Budd–Chiari syndrome
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Not to be confused with Chiari malformation.
Budd–Chiari syndrome is a very rare condition, affecting one in a million adults.[1][2] The condition is caused by occlusion of the hepatic veins (usually due to a blood clot) that drain the liver. The symptoms are non-specific and vary widely, but it may present with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement. It is usually seen in younger adults, with the median age at diagnosis between the ages of 35 and 40, and it has a similar incidence in males and females.[2] The syndrome can be fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. Subacute presentation is the most common form.
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Budd–Chiari syndrome secondary to cancer; note clot in the inferior vena cava and the metastasis in the liver | |
Specialty | Hepatology |
Complications | Liver failure |
Treatment | Anticoagulant medication, Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, Liver transplantation |
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