Budd-Chiari Syndrome Flashcards
1
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Budd-Chiari syndrome
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= hepatic vein thrombosis
2
Q
Budd-Chiari syndrome causes
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Polycythaemia Rubra Vera Thrombophilia - activated protein C resistance Antithrombin III deficiency Protein C& S deficiencies Pregnancy Oral contraceptive
3
Q
Budd-Chiari syndrome Presentation
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Triad of Abdominal Pain, Ascites & Tender Hepatomegaly.
4
Q
Budd-Chiari syndrome Investigations
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US with Doppler flow studies