Thursday, May 21, 2015

91) ANSWER
A) Hemorrhoids

RATIONALE

Obstruction to portal blood flow causes a rise in portal venous pressure resulting in splenomegaly, ascites, and dilation of collateral venous channels predominantly, in the paraumbilical and hemorrhoidal veins, the cardia of the stomach, and extending into the esophagus. Look for the option that would reflect increased venous pressure.

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