Caput medusae

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Caput medusae in CT

300px|náhled|vpravo|Caput medusae na CT Caput medusae or head of the Medusa. This term refers to the visible expansion of the venous plexus (bluish drawing) in the area of ​​the abdominal wall around the navel. This condition occurs in association with portal hypertension. The cause is most often liver cirrhosis.




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