[Hypersplenism in the presinusoidal portal hypertension syndrome].
1978
A Popovici, and
S Chicoş, and
D Setlacec
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D006971
Hypersplenism
Condition characterized by splenomegaly, some reduction in the number of circulating blood cells in the presence of a normal or hyperactive bone marrow, and the potential for reversal by splenectomy.
Abnormal increase of resistance to blood flow within the hepatic PORTAL SYSTEM, frequently seen in LIVER CIRRHOSIS and conditions with obstruction of the PORTAL VEIN.