Esophageal Varices

In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, such as may be seen with cirrhosis; patients with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop bleeding. Esophageal varices are diagnosed with endoscopy.
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Esophageal varices n. Longitudinal, superficial venous varices at the lower end of the esophagus that are prone to ulceration and massive bleeding. [more]Esophageal varices - Community and Resources