Portal hypertension

Definition

Portal hypertension is abnormal increase of portal vein pressure, which induces development of collateral vessels of portal vein including oesophageal and cardiac varices. It also contributes to development of ascites.

7 subordinate codes

• DB98.70Idiopathic portal hypertension
• DB98.71Non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis
• DB98.72Partial nodular transformation of liver
• DB98.73Splanchnic arteriovenous fistula
• DB98.74Secondary portal hypertension
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Vascular disorders of the liver

• DB98.0Infarction of liver
• DB98.1Peliosis hepatis
• DB98.2Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of liver
• DB98.3Portal vein thrombosis
• DB98.4Splenic vein thrombosis
• DB98.5Budd-Chiari syndrome
• DB98.6Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
• DB98.8Passive congestion of liver