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What do splenorenal and prominent umbilical varices mean?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Prob. bad liver: Splenorenal usually indicates blood vessels between spleen & kidneys. Umbilical (around belly button) varices are swollen/enlarged blood vessels (sometimes referred to as medusa's head). Both can be alternate blood flow path for someone with severe liver disease. Should see GI dr/hepatologist.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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