The Role of Transabdominal Sonography in the Diagnostics of Choledocholithiasis: Compared to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Abstract

Portal hypertension is associated with an increased number of gastric polyps, hence the term portal hypertension-associated gastric polyps. Histopathological examination reveals mucosal hyperplasia and vascular proliferation. Formation may be due to mucosal injury that is vascular in nature.