Budd-Chiari Syndrome Flashcards

1
Q

what is it

A

hypercoagulation in hepatic vein causing clotting

this causes obstruction and thrombosis

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what causes it

A

oral contraceptive pill
thrombophilia
leukaemia
other obstruction (tumours)

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3
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how is it diagnosed

A

high protein ascetic fluid
centrizonal congestion
US/CT/MRI show occlusion

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4
Q

how is it treated

A

thrombolysis
treat ascites
TIPS
liver transplant if chronic/fulminant

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