Hepatopulmonary syndrome: a case report.
The Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is one of many extrahepatic manifestations of liver failure. It consists of a triad of liver dysfunction, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation and hypoxemia. We present a case of post necrotic cirrhosis (HBV related) who developed exertional dyspnoea subsequent to the development of hepatopulmonary syndrome.
Rana
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Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated L.N. Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Das
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Krishnamani
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Kumar
Suresh
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Kar
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D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D020065:Hepatopulmonary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged