2024年6月19日 · Caput medusae is the appearance of enlarged or swollen veins across the front of your abdomen (belly). The name is Latin for “head of Medusa”. The veins appear to radiate out from your navel (belly button) like snakes from Medusa’s head. Sometimes, caput medusae is also called the “palm tree sign”.

2018年11月13日 · Caput medusae refers to large, visible veins in your abdomen. Learn what causes it and why it's important to seek immediate treatment.

Caput medusae is the appearance of distended and engorged superficial epigastric veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen. The name caput medusae (Latin for "head of Medusa") originates from the apparent similarity to Medusa's head, which had venomous snakes in place of hair

2023年9月12日 · Caput medusae is the name for a cluster of swollen veins in your abdomen. The swelling usually appears around the belly button, and the veins branch out from a central point.

2022年8月26日 · The caput medusae sign is seen in patients with severe portal hypertension. It describes the appearance of distended and engorged paraumbilical veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen to join the systemic veins.

DVAs also may be called venous angiomas or benign variations in venous drainage. Some healthcare providers refer to them as caput medusae. This is a Latin term that means head of Medusa . These unusual vein formations can occur anywhere in the body. But they are found most often in the brain or spinal cord. What causes developmental venous ...

The name “Caput Medusae” refers to the resemblance to the snake-haired Medusa from Greek mythology, where the veins resemble snakes wrapping around the abdomen. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Caput Medusae, as well as when medical attention is necessary.

Caput medusae describes the appearance of distended and engorged paraumbilical veins, which are seen radiating from the umbilicus across the abdomen to join the systemic veins 1. Caput medusae is one of the cardinal features of portal hypertension 2 .