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== Clinical Presentation ==
== Clinical Manifestations ==


* Platypnea
* Platypnea

Latest revision as of 01:54, 22 July 2020

Definition

  • Syndrome characterized by liver disease, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation, and abnormal oxygenation
  • Even mild liver disease
  • Separate from portopulmonary hypertension

Epidemiology

  • 5-30% of patients with liver disease

Clinical Manifestations

  • Platypnea
  • Orthodeoxia
  • Clubbing
  • Cyanosis

Investigations

Management

  • Liver transplant is the only cure