A patient was admitted to the hospital with dilated, tortuous veins in the esophagus.The term for this condition is

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Dilated, tortuous veins in the esophagus are a sign of esophageal varices, which can occur in patients with liver disease causing increased pressure in the portal vein. Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux is a condition where acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus, and hiatal hernia is a condition where the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm into the chest. Varicose esophagus is not a recognized medical term.

A Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital with Dilated, Tortuous