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Hammer and Otoscope Hyperestrinism in Liver Cirrhosis

Which of the following is not the consequence of hyperestrinism in liver cirrhosis?
A) Testicular atrophy
B) Spider nevi in the chest
C) Loss of pubic hair
D) Caput medusae
E) Gynecomastia
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testicular atrophy does not happen as a direct cons.
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Caput medusae is not due to hyperesternism its due to poryal hpt
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D) caput medusae is seen in portal hypertension due to anastomosis between paraumbilical vein and superior and inferior epigastric vein
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[QUOTE=Evergreen;88189]Which of the following is not the consequence of hyperestrinism in liver cirrhosis?
A) Testicular atrophy
B) Spider nevi in the chest
C) Loss of pubic hair
D) Caput medusae
E) Gynecomastia
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caput medusae - paraumbilical superior and inferior epigastric veins
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