Terry's Nails
_A physical finding in which fingernails and/or toenails appear white with a characteristic "ground glass" appearance, with no lunula. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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Spider Angioma (Nevi)
_Spider angioma, also known as "spider nevi", is an abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. The pattern sometimes resembles the threads of a spider's web. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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_Jaundice_A yellowish tinting of the skin caused by excessive amounts of bile pigments—substances that are produced when the liver breaks down red blood cells — in the bloodstream. This discoloration may also appear in the eyes. The urine, too, may be abnormally dark. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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Edema
_Edema is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. Edema most commonly occurs in the feet and legs, where it is referred to as peripheral edema. The swelling is the result of the accumulation of excess fluid under the skin in the spaces within the tissues. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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Ascites
Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (belly). Ascites is most often found in cirrhosis patients, but not always. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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Esophageal Varices
_Esophageal varices are abnormal, enlarged veins in the lower part of the esophagus — the tube that connects the throat and stomach. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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__Caput Medusae
_Caput medusae is the appearance of distended and engorged paraumbilical veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen to join systemic veins. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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Gynecomastia
_Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the male breast resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast. When gynecomastia occurs in adult males, it is usually caused by another condition, such as liver or lung cancer or cirrhosis of the liver. Click on an image to see a bigger image.
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