caput medusae
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Introduction
Engorged veins forming a knot or ring around the umbilicus.
Etiology
- portal hypertension
- obstruction of the inferior vena cava or superior vena cava
More general terms
References
- ↑ DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 467