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56. A patient with cirrhosis develops esophageal varices. What is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism leading to variceal formation?

A. Decreased synthetic function of the liver.
B. Portal hypertension, causing collateral circulation and dilation of esophageal veins.
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C. Inflammation of the esophagus.
D. Gastric acid reflux.

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  • Decreased synthetic function of the liver.
  • Portal hypertension, causing collateral circulation and dilation of esophageal veins.
  • Inflammation of the esophagus.
  • Gastric acid reflux.

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