4. Esophagus, Varices - Gross
Several prominent, dilated, dark blue, submucosal blood vessels
(varices) are visible in the distal esophagus at the gastroesophageal
junction. The mucosa over some of the varices is eroded from the
previous sclerotherapy the patient received to control bleeding from
these varices. Esophageal varices are a manifestation of what type of
vascular shunt? Name some of the other similar type vascular shunts
noted in patients with cirrhosis?
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