Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2022
A man with alcoholism was diagnosed with hepatic cirrhosis. Over the past six months, he developed varicose veins on his abdomen, splenomegaly, and ascites (portal hypertension syndrome). What complication is most likely to be lethal for the patient?
Answer options
- Hypoproteinemia
- Hepatolienal syndrome
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Accelerated erythrocyte hemolysis
- Bleeding from the varicose veins in the gastrointestinal tract
Correct answer
Bleeding from the varicose veins in the gastrointestinal tract
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