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Budd-Chiari syndrome

Other Names for this Disease
  • Hepatic vein obstruction
  • Hepatic veno-occlusive disease
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Overview


Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by narrowing and obstruction of the veins of the liver.[1] This narrowing or obstruction slows or prevents blood from flowing out of the liver and back to the heart which can lead to liver damage.[2] While some people experience no symptoms, many experience fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, and jaundice. Other associated findings include an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), an enlarged spleen and/or liver, and severe bleeding in the esophagus.[1][3] The severity of the disorder varies from case to case, depending on the site and number of affected veins.[1] Drugs may be used to dissolve or decrease the size of the obstruction (if it is a clot). In some cases surgery is performed.[3] In most cases, the cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome is unknown.[1]

References

  1. Budd Chiari Syndrome. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Budd%20Chiari%20Syndrome. Accessed October 30, 2010.
  2. Dugdale DC, Longstreth GF. Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari). MedlinePlus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000239.htm. Accessed October 30, 2010.
  3. Shaffer EA. Budd-Chiari Syndrome. Merck Online Medical Library . http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch138/ch138d.html. Accessed October 30, 2010.
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