Downhill esophageal varices is a rare condition, less common than the classical "uphill" varies characterized by the presence of esophageal varies in the absence of portal hypertension. Because of the rarity of this condition, there are no clear guidelines or recommendations regarding its management. This is a case of Downhill esophageal varies incidentally discovered during endoscopy.
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