Antral varices.
Varices of the gastric fundus, often associated with esophageal varices, are a common complication of portal hypertension or splenic vein occlusion. However, varices of the gastric antrum have been reported rarely. We describe a 61-yr-old man with antral and esophageal varices caused by portal hypertension due to hepatic cirrhosis.
D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011706:Pyloric Antrum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography