Esophageal varices

ICD-10 Code I85

Esophageal varices

Definition

Abnormally dilated veins of the esophagus.

Also known as esophageal varices, esophageal varix, esophagus varicose disease, oesophagus varicose disease, varicose disease of esophagus, varicose disease of oesophagus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Esophagus Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Ethanolamine Oleate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Propranolol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)