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Cruveilhier's sign
Associated persons:
Jean Cruveilhier
Description:
Prominent periumbilical veins. A sign of persistent hypertension and occlusion of the portal vein.
Bibliography:
- L. J. B. Cruveilhier:
Maladie des veines. In: Anatomie pathologique du corps humain.
Paris, Bailliére, 1829-1835, volume I, page 16.
Traité d’anatomie pathologique générale. Paris, 1852. Volume 2.
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