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We report a case of asymptomatic primary pulmonary hypertension associated with liver cirrhosis (type B) and portal hypertension found by chance during a preoperative Swan-Gantz catheterization study. Our experience suggests that the actual prevalence of primary pulmonary hypertension associated with liver cirrhosis may be greater than that previously reported. During the follow-up of liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension, we should consider primary pulmonary hypertension, even if the patient is free of symptoms, and a chest X-ray check may be necessary.
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Murata, K., Shimizu, A., Takase, K. et al. Asymptomatic primary pulmonary hypertension associated with liver cirrhosis. J Gastroenterol 32, 102–104 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01213304
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01213304