Inner surface of a human oesophagus showing oesophageal varices. They are dilated submucosal veins located in the lower third of the oesophagus, a con

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Inner surface of a human oesophagus showing oesophageal varices. They are dilated submucosal veins located in the lower third of the oesophagus, a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis.

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