Which of the following pulmonary disorders is most likely to result in hepatomegaly?

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Cor pulmonale, also known as pulmonary heart disease, is a condition that occurs when the right side of the heart is overworked and enlarged due to pulmonary hypertension, which is often caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other chronic lung disorders. The enlarged heart can push against the liver, resulting in hepatomegaly (enlarged liver). A, B, and D are unlikely to result in hepatomegaly.

Which of the Following Pulmonary Disorders Is Most Likely to Result