Hypoxaemia--think of the liver! Every internist should be aware of the hepatopulmonary syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Hepatopulmonary syndrome is characterised by arterial hypoxaemia, liver disease, and intrapulmonary vascular dilatation. A case is reported in which severe hypoxaemia, detected by chance, led to the diagnosis of liver disease and hepatopulmonary syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
- Hypoxia