Journal of hepatology
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Journal of hepatology · Dec 1999
Case ReportsSevere portopulmonary hypertension after liver transplantation in a patient with preexisting hepatopulmonary syndrome.
Portopulmonary hypertension and hepatopulmonary syndrome have been considered mutually exclusive pulmonary vascular disorders in liver disease states. ⋯ This case illustrates the potential occurrence of hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension in the same patient, suggesting that the presence of hepatopulmonary syndrome may not preclude the development of portopulmonary hypertension.