Budd Chiari Flashcards
1
Q
What causes Bud Chiari?
A
Occlusion of hepatic veins
2
Q
What is the typical presentation of Bud Chiari? (3)
A
Abdo pain
Ascites
Hepatomegaly
3
Q
How is Bud Chiari diagnosed? (2)
A
Doppler US (absence of hepatic vein filling)
Abdominal CT (rapid contrast clearing in caudate lobe)
4
Q
What is the management of Bud Chiari? (3)
A
Anticoagulants
Symptomatic control
Hepatic angioplasty or TIPS