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Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur
Introduction
Cruveilhier-Baumgarten murmur is a venous hum heard in epigastric region (on examination by stethoscope) due to collateral connections between portal system and the remnant of the umbilical vein in portal hypertension.
Additional Resource
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