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Consequences of portal hypertension:
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Ascites
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Portosystemic shunts; varices,
hemorrhoids, caput medusae, spiders.
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Splenomegaly; shortened life
span for formed elements of blood, leads to anemia, infections and bleeding.
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Hepatic encephalopathy.
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Consequences of loss of functional
liver tissue:
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Decreased metabolism of estrogens;
gynecomastia.
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Malabsorption.
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Decreased vitamin K dependent
clotting factors.
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Decreased albumin and other
liver dependent proteins.
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Icterus, leading to unbelievable
itching.
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