A Blood Clot Blocking Flow Through the Liver Might Cause

Question

A blood clot blocking flow through the liver might cause
A) gallstones.
B) cirrhosis.
C) portal hypertension.
D) jaundice.
E) hepatitis C.

Accepted Answer

A blood clot blocking flow through the liver can cause portal hypertension, which is characterized by high blood pressure in the portal vein system that carries blood to the liver. This can cause complications such as varices (enlarged veins), ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen), and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen). Gallstones, cirrhosis, jaundice, and hepatitis C are not typically caused by blood clots blocking flow through the liver.