Budd-Chiari syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
Hepatic vein thrombosis
2
Q
What is Budd-Chiari syndrome usually seen with?
A
Underlying haematological disease or another procoagulant condition.
3
Q
What are the main causes of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
polycythaemia rubra vera
thrombophilia
pregnancy
combined oral contraceptive pill
4
Q
What medication is a cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
Combined oral contraceptive pill
5
Q
What is the classic triad of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
abdominal pain: sudden onset, severe
ascites → abdominal distension
tender hepatomegaly
6
Q
How does the abdominal pain occur in someone with Budd-Chiari syndrome?
A
Sudden, severe onset
ascites → abdominal distension
tender hepatomegaly
7
Q
How is Budd-Chiari diagnosed?
A
Ultrasound with Doppler flow studies
