Question

Venous hums may be heard over the upper abdomen in patients with

Answer 1

during auscultation of veins of the neck in anemia

Answer 2

During auscultation of liver, venous hums may be heard in the upper abdomen if the patient suffers from portal hypertension, which is usually seen in patients with liver disease.

Terminology:

Venous hum is the humming sound produced due to the vibration of the walls of the veins that carries blood.

Auscultation is the process of hearing sounds inside the human body using a stethoscope.

Portal hypertension is the increased pressure of the blood flow through portal vein. The portal venous system merges the veins of intestine, stomach, pancreas, spleen and finally reach the liver.