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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
