A 68-year-old man presents for a routine physical exam. A soft venous hum over the epigastric and umbilical area is noted on auscultation. The venous hum is due to increased collateral circulation resulting from what type of condition?
A) Hepatic cirrhosis
B) Chlamydial perihepatitis
C) Gonococcal perihepatitis
D) Liver tumor
E) Recent liver biopsy
