Caput medusae, liver cirrhosis, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, splenomegally, VRT, MIP

CASE

Undulating contours of the liver, ascites, widened portal vein, enlarged spleen, anasarca are indicative of advaced stage of liver cirrhosis. This patient developed massive porto-venous shunts, one most prominent through the recanalised umbilical vein creating a typical picture of caput medusae.

Radiology image - Caput medusae, liver cirrhosis, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, splenomegally: Abdomen, Liver, Lymphatic, Peritoneal cavity, Vessels: CT - Computed tomography

Caput medusae, liver cirrhosis, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, splenomegally

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