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Medical condition
A varix (pl.: varices) is an abnormally dilated blood vessel with a tortuous course. Varices usually occur in the venous system, but may also occur in
Varices
Dilated veins in the lower oesophagus
with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop severe bleeding which when left untreated can be fatal. Esophageal varices are typically diagnosed
Esophageal_varices
Dilated submucosal veins in the stomach lining
patients may soon develop shock. Treatment of gastric varices can include injection of the varices with cyanoacrylate glue, or a radiological procedure
Gastric_varices
Topics referred to by the same term
Gastroesophageal varices may refer to: Esophageal varices, dilated sub-mucosal veins in esophagus Gastric varices, dilated submucosal veins in the stomach
Gastroesophageal_varices
Dilated veins in the anus
esophageal varices, and at the level of the umbilicus, causing caput medusae. Between 44% and 78% of patients with portal hypertension get anorectal varices. Blood
Anorectal_varices
Medical condition in which superficial veins become large and twisted
complications can include bleeding, skin ulcers, and superficial thrombophlebitis. Varices in the scrotum are known as varicocele, while those around the anus are
Varicose_veins
Medical device
the management of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices (distended and fragile veins in the esophageal wall, usually a result of
Sengstaken–Blakemore_tube
Abnormal enlargement of the pampiniform plexus veins in the scrotum
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Varicocele
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
to varices. Esophageal varices often do not have symptoms until they rupture. A ruptured varix is considered a medical emergency because varices can
Esophagus
Endoscopic sign
bleeding from esophageal varices include the cherry-red spot, which is circular and red in colour. Bleeding risk of esophageal varices can be ascertained at
Wale_mark
Medical condition
and black like caviar. Caviar tongue is also referred to as sublingual varices (plural) and varix (singular) and look like varicose veins in the tongue
Caviar_tongue
Chronic disease of the liver, characterized by fibrosis
the abdomen An enlarged spleen in 35–50% of cases Esophageal varices and gastric varices result from collateral circulation in the esophagus and stomach
Cirrhosis
Vomiting of blood
malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as bleeding gastric varices or intestinal varices. Mallory–Weiss syndrome: bleeding tears in the esophagal mucosa
Hematemesis
Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract
bleeding. Causes of upper GI bleeds include: peptic ulcer disease, esophageal varices due to liver cirrhosis and cancer, among others. Causes of lower GI bleeds
Gastrointestinal_bleeding
Medical condition
Intestinal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the intestine.[citation needed]One treatment includes a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Intestinal_varices
Medical condition
venous dilatations. Such dilatation can lead to esophageal varices and anorectal varices. Caput medusae can also result. A portacaval shunt is analogous
Portacaval_anastomosis
Thickened axial ridge on the shell of a gastropod
varix (pl.: varices) is an anatomical feature of the shell of certain sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs. Gastropods whose shells have varices are primarily
Varix_(mollusc)
Oxygen shortage of the brain
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Cerebral_hypoxia
Artificial channel within the liver
bleeding from dilated veins in the esophagus or stomach (esophageal varices or gastric varices). Absolute contraindications for TIPS include congestive heart
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Transjugular_intrahepatic_portosystemic_shunt
Abnormally increased portal venous pressure
cavity Vomiting blood (hematemesis) from gastric or esophageal varices Anorectal varices Increased spleen size (splenomegaly), which may lead to lower
Portal_hypertension
Bowel movement consisting of fresh blood
Salmonellosis Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Peptic ulcer disease Esophageal varices Gastric cancer Angiodysplasia Intense exercise, especially a high-impact
Hematochezia
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Atherosclerosis
Surgical Procedure
bleeding varices, and a mean follow-up time of 10 years 4 months, demonstrated 0% mortality and 80% resolution with disappearance of the varices and no
Sugiura_procedure
Ballooning or rupturing of a blood vessel in the brain
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Intracranial_aneurysm
Pharmaceutical compound
steatohepatitis. In a phase 2b/3 trial belapectin at 2 mg/kg/LBW reduces varices development in MASH cirrhosis with portal hypertension. Al Attar, Atef;
Belapectin
Long-term high blood pressure in the arteries
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Hypertension
Vascular structures in the anal canal
problems, including fissures, fistulae, abscesses, colorectal cancer, rectal varices, and itching have similar symptoms and may be incorrectly referred to as
Hemorrhoid
Diagnostic endoscopic procedure
celiac disease (via biopsy) Treatment (banding/sclerotherapy) of esophageal varices Injection therapy (e.g., epinephrine in bleeding lesions) Cutting off of
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Arteriosclerosis
Octapeptide that mimics natural somatostatin pharmacologically
given as an infusion for management of acute hemorrhage from esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis on the basis that it reduces portal venous pressure
Octreotide
Blockage of an artery in the lungs
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Pulmonary_embolism
Small bright red dome-shaped bump on the skin
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Cherry_angioma
Inflammation of the veins
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Phlebitis
Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
collateral circulation develops, causing visible veins such as esophageal varices. Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It is usually accompanied by
Vein
Injury to the innermost layer of the aorta
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Aortic_dissection
Formation of blood clots inside the blood vessels
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Thrombosis
Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Deep_vein_thrombosis
Medical condition where fat accumulates in the liver
abdomen. Complications may include cirrhosis, liver cancer, and esophageal varices. The main subtypes of fatty liver disease are metabolic dysfunction–associated
Fatty_liver_disease
Chemical compound
the endoscope. Other sites of varices, including esophageal varices, duodenal varices and colonic varices. Gastric varices have also been obliterated with
Butyl_cyanoacrylate
Localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta
hypertensive effects from abdominal edema which leads to hemorrhoids, esophageal varices, and other conditions, is also considered a long-term cause of AAA.[citation
Abdominal_aortic_aneurysm
Reduction of blood flow to the heart
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Coronary_artery_disease
Pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of arteries
doi:10.1023/A:1021931508946. PMID 12533747. S2CID 23726657. "Esophageal Varices: Article Excerpt by: Samy A Azer". eMedicine. Archived from the original
Blood_pressure
Egyptian Hafiz and Qari (1920–1969)
father. He died on June 20, 1969, due to being afflicted by esophageal varices for a long period of his life. Al Minshawi's recitations continue to be
Muhammad_Siddiq_Al-Minshawi
Small dilated blood vessels
"Telangiectasia in the Edinburgh Vein Study: Epidemiology and Association with Trunk Varices and Symptoms". European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 36
Telangiectasia
Medical procedure used to treat gastric varices
of recurrent bleeding from gastric varices (GOV2 or IGV1). BRTO may be used for the treatment of ectopic varices. As BRTO results in a blockage of a
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration
Balloon-occluded_retrograde_transvenous_obliteration
Pharmaceutical drug
esophageal varices that have recently bled, to prevent rebleeding. Ethanolamine is not indicated for the treatment of patients with esophageal varices that
Monoethanolamine_oleate
Drop in blood pressure when standing up or sitting down
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Orthostatic_hypotension
Medical condition
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Hypertensive_heart_disease
Changes in the mucosa of the stomach in patients with portal hypertension
sources of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, such as esophageal varices and gastric varices. On endoscopic evaluation of the stomach, this condition shows
Portal hypertensive gastropathy
Portal_hypertensive_gastropathy
Medical condition
hemorrhoids (which are dilated vessels in the perianal fat pads), rectal varices, proctitis (of various causes), stercoral ulcers, and infections. Diagnosis
Rectal_bleeding
Medical condition
hepatitis C (HCV virus); it also suggests the probability of esophageal varices. Spider angiomas are found only in the distribution of the superior vena
Spider_angioma
Bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Aneurysm
Medical condition
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Stenosis
Blockage of the hepatic veins that drain the liver
flow through alternative veins leading to esophageal, gastric, and rectal varices. Obstruction also causes centrilobular necrosis and peripheral lobule fatty
Budd–Chiari_syndrome
Increased blood pressure in lung arteries
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Pulmonary_hypertension
Type of unsaturated fat
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Trans_fat
Inflammation of a vein due to a blood clot
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Thrombophlebitis
Dilation of a leg artery
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Popliteal_artery_aneurysm
Loss of elasticity in blood vessels
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Arterial_stiffness
Sengstaken–Blakemore tube Used in the management of bleeding esophageal varices Balloon dilator Used to perform esophageal balloon dilatation, pyloric
Instruments used in gastroenterology
Instruments_used_in_gastroenterology
Disease involving heart or blood vessels
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Cardiovascular_disease
Residual symptoms following thrombosis (clots in the blood vessels)
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Post-thrombotic_syndrome
Abnormally low blood pressure
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Hypotension
Medical condition in which spasm of arteries causes episodes of reduced blood flow
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Raynaud_syndrome
English musician (1945–2003)
concluded that Redding died from "shock haemorrhage due to oesophageal varices in reaction to cirrhosis of the liver". He was 57 years old and survived
Noel_Redding
Ruler of the Hunnic Empire from 434 to 453
succumbed to internal bleeding, possibly due to ruptured esophageal varices. Esophageal varices are dilated veins that form in the lower part of the esophagus
Attila
Scoring system to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease
in 1972 in a report on surgical treatment of bleeding from esophageal varices. They replaced Child's criterion of nutritional status with the prothrombin
Child–Pugh_score
Pinching of the intestine between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Superior_mesenteric_artery_syndrome
Peripheral vascular disease
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Cannabis_arteritis
Inflammation due to periodic blood vessel blockage
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Erythromelalgia
Fat-laden M2 macrophages seen in atherosclerosis
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Foam_cell
Non-invasive medical procedure
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Ultrasonography of chronic venous insufficiency of the legs
Ultrasonography_of_chronic_venous_insufficiency_of_the_legs
Family of molluscs
and strong sculpture with spiral ridges and often axial varices (typically three or more varices on each whorl), also frequently bearing spines, tubercles
Muricidae
Excessive enlargement of the human aorta
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Aortic_aneurysm
Species of gastropod
miniature, though its varices ("ribs") are spaced at approximately 180° apart, rather than the ~120° more common in murexes. The varices have a wavy appearance
Eupleura_sulcidentata
Medical procedure which uses elastic bands for constriction
in order to stop bleeding, as in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices. The band restricts blood flow to the ligated tissue, so that it eventually
Banding_(medical)
Bleeding of the esophagus, stomach, or upper intestine
Esophageal varices Esophagitis Esophageal cancer Esophageal ulcers Mallory-Weiss tear Gastric causes: Gastric ulcer Gastric cancer Gastritis Gastric varices Gastric
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Upper_gastrointestinal_bleeding
Mollusc shell
labiate or marginate, when it is callously thickened near the margin. The varices, denticles (teeth), or severe narrowing of the lip defend the animal against
Lip_(gastropod)
Blockage of a blood vessel by a circulatory mass (embolus)
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Embolism
Type of human blood group
patient Auberger, who was a 59-year-old French woman with oesophageal varices.[citation needed] "OMIM Entry - # 111200 - BLOOD GROUP--LUTHERAN SYSTEM;
Auberger's_blood_group
Abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Peripheral_artery_disease
Vein carrying blood from the GI tract, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen to the liver
hypertension include those of chronic liver disease: ascites, esophageal varices, spider nevi, caput medusae, and palmar erythema. Portal vein pulsatility
Portal_vein
American choreographer and dancer (1927–2013)
gastrointestinal bleed caused by "severe metabolic acidosis, esophageal varices, and alcoholic liver cirrhosis," at the age of 63. Kelly, Devin (2013-09-18)
Patsy_Swayze
Medical specialty
1770, French anatomist Antoine Portal noted bleeding due to oesophageal varices, In 1844, Gabriel Valentin showed pancreatic juices break down food in
Hepatology
Japanese actor and voice actor (1929-1995)
hospital bed at the Nihon University Itabashi Hospital from abdominal varices. At the time of Miyauchi's death, he was represented by Aoni Production
Kōhei_Miyauchi
Medical condition
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Renal_vein_thrombosis
Genus of gastropods
Mediterranean species. It contains the small vitreous species without internal varices, with curved spire and slightly obtuse apex. Species within the genus Vitreolina
Vitreolina
Sterol biosynthesized by all animal cells
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Cholesterol
Abnormal connection between two hollow bodily spaces, often organs
the portal venous system from high pressure which can cause esophageal varices, caput medusae, and hemorrhoids.[citation needed] Globally, every year
Fistula
Surgical removal of the spleen
cases of wandering spleen Splenic vein thrombosis with bleeding gastric varices When platelets are destroyed in the spleen as a result of an auto-immune
Splenectomy
Very high blood pressure and signs of organ damage
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Hypertensive_emergency
Pain in the jaw while chewing
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Jaw_claudication
Medical intervention
gastrointestinal bleeding from causes other than gastric or esophageal varices (e.g., nonvariceal bleeding). TC-325 results in immediate control of bleeding
Hemostatic Powder Spray TC-325
Hemostatic_Powder_Spray_TC-325
Accumulation of chyle in the pleural space around the lungs
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Chylothorax
Medical condition
esophageal varices. The formation of esophageal varices (dilated veins) is linked to the presence of portal hypertension. Additionally, esophageal varices can
Mallory–Weiss_syndrome
Medical condition
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
May–Thurner_syndrome
Compression of the left renal vein, restricting bloodflow from the left kidney
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Nutcracker_syndrome
Filipino actress and singer (born 1979)
underwent a medical procedure to heal her vocal cords polyps and esophageal varices from her vocal folds at St. Luke's Medical Center – Global City. "Jessa
Jessa_Zaragoza
Hardening of small arteries (arterioles)
Post-thrombotic syndrome Varicose veins Gastric varices Portacaval anastomosis Caput medusae Esophageal varices Hemorrhoid Varicocele Other Chronic venous
Arteriolosclerosis
Index of articles associated with the same name
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a topographic name or a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Girl/Female
Persian
Happy.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Having Everything
Surname or Lastname
English (Hampshire)
English (Hampshire) : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Father of Malik
Girl/Female
Arabic
Inspiration
Boy/Male
Tamil
All whole perfect
Girl/Female
Indian
God of river, Ocean, Hope
Girl/Female
English French
Merchant.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Hindu Boy
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a.
Irregularly swollen or enlarged; affected with, or containing, varices, or varicosities; of or pertaining to varices, or varicosities; as, a varicose nerve fiber; a varicose vein; varicose ulcers.
n.
Any one of many species of marine gastropods belonging to Triton and allied genera, having a stout spiral shell, often handsomely colored and ornamented with prominent varices. Some of the species are among the largest of all gastropods. Called also trumpet shell, and sea trumpet.
n. pl.
See Varix.
n.
Any one of numerous species of marine gastropods of the genus Scalaria, or family Scalaridae, having elongated spiral turreted shells, with rounded whorls, usually crossed by ribs or varices. The color is generally white or pale. Called also ladder shell, and wentletrap. See Ptenoglossa, and Wentletrap.
n.
Any operation for the removal of varices by incision.
pl.
of Varix