A 54 Year Old Reports Vomiting Blood

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 54 year old reports vomiting blood.Tests reveal portal hypertension.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this condition?

• A) Thrombosis in the spleen
• B) Cirrhosis of the liver
• C) Left ventricular failure
• D) Renal stenosis

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