Answer: VizD Challenge Week of 1/21/08

Congratulations to Rana, this week's VizD winner.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Rana is the winner of $5

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Questions:
1. What is the diagnosis?
2. What is the etiology of this condition?


Answer:
1. Caput Medusae - engorged veins
2. Usually secondary to liver cirrhosis, with subsequent portal hypertension

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