CAPUT MEDUSAE - Dilated Portosystemic collaterals

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Caput Medusae
- Distended and engorged superficial epigastric veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen.
- It is a sign of Portal Hypertension with anastomosis between Paraumblical vein and epigastric veins
- The name is derived from Greek "head of medusa" - who had snakes in place of hair.

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