Medicine – MCQ 142 – Presenting symptom of non cirrhotic portal hypertension

Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom of non cirrhotic portal hypertension?
A. Chronic liver failure
B. Ascites
C. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
D. Encephalopathy

Correct answer : C. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Acute gastrointestinal bleed is the most common presenting symptom of extrahepatic portal hypertension.

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