Budd Chiari Flashcards

1
Q

What causes Bud Chiari?

A

Occlusion of hepatic veins

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2
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What is the typical presentation of Bud Chiari? (3)

A

Abdo pain

Ascites

Hepatomegaly

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3
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How is Bud Chiari diagnosed? (2)

A

Doppler US (absence of hepatic vein filling)

Abdominal CT (rapid contrast clearing in caudate lobe)

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What is the management of Bud Chiari? (3)

A

Anticoagulants

Symptomatic control

Hepatic angioplasty or TIPS

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