disease interaction(s) of alcohol abuse with splenomegaly
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Diagnostic procedures
- upper GI endoscopy to evaluate for esophageal varices
Clinical significance
- splenomegaly is associated with portal hypertension & cirrhosis[1]
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Garcia-Tsao G, Abraldes JG, Berzigotti A, et al. Portal hypertensive bleeding in cirrhosis: risk stratification, diagnosis, and management: 2016 practice guidance by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology. 2017;65:310-335. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27786365