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Gallbladder varices

Friday 02 October 2009, Rudolf Králik, M.D.

Ultrasonographic image of gallbladder varices in a patient with portal hypertension. The patient had a portal vein thrombosis two years ago. At the time of the examination also esophageal varices were detected.

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Video 1

Rich collateral circulation around the gallbladder.

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Keywords: gallbladder varices, ultrasonographic image of gallbladder varices, portal hypertension, portal vein thrombosis, abdominal ultrasonography, collateral circulation around the gallbladder