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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:Gray1121.png|thumb|Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels. (Hepatic veins labeled at center top.)]]
[[File:Gray1121.png|thumb|Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels. (Hepatic veins labeled at center top.)]]
*Rare
*Rare
*Caused by occlusion of hepatic veins, 75% primary (thrombosis), 25% secondary (compression by mass)
*Caused by occlusion of hepatic veins, 75% primary (thrombosis), 25% secondary (compression by mass)
*Fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic.
*Fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic.


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
Classic triad:  
Classic triad:  
#[[Abdominal pain]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/Abdominal pain|Abdominal pain]]
#[[Ascites]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/Ascites|Ascites]]
#[[Hepatomegaly]]
#[[Special:MyLanguage/Hepatomegaly|Hepatomegaly]]
 


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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{{DDX RUQ}}
{{DDX RUQ}}
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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
[[File:Buddchiari2.png|thumb|Budd–Chiari syndrome secondary to cancer, note clot in the inferior vena cava and the metastasis in the liver.]]
[[File:Buddchiari2.png|thumb|Budd–Chiari syndrome secondary to cancer, note clot in the inferior vena cava and the metastasis in the liver.]]
*[[LFTs]], BMP, LDH
*[[Special:MyLanguage/LFTs|LFTs]], BMP, LDH
*[[RUQ ultrasound|Ultrasound]], retrograde angiography
*[[Special:MyLanguage/RUQ ultrasound|Ultrasound]], retrograde angiography
*CT and MRI less sensitive
*CT and MRI less sensitive


==Management==
==Management==
*Sodium restriction, [[diuretics]], [[anticoagulants]]
 
*Venous shunts or [[TIPS]]
*Sodium restriction, [[Special:MyLanguage/diuretics|diuretics]], [[Special:MyLanguage/anticoagulants|anticoagulants]]
*Venous shunts or [[Special:MyLanguage/TIPS|TIPS]]
*Liver transplant
*Liver transplant


==Disposition==
==Disposition==


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Portal vein thrombosis]]
 
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Portal vein thrombosis|Portal vein thrombosis]]
 


==External Links==
==External Links==


==References==
==References==
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<references/>


[[Category:GI]]
[[Category:GI]]
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Background

Posterior abdominal wall, after removal of the peritoneum, showing kidneys, suprarenal capsules, and great vessels. (Hepatic veins labeled at center top.)
  • Rare
  • Caused by occlusion of hepatic veins, 75% primary (thrombosis), 25% secondary (compression by mass)
  • Fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic.


Clinical Features

Classic triad:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Ascites
  3. Hepatomegaly


Differential Diagnosis

RUQ Pain


Evaluation

Budd–Chiari syndrome secondary to cancer, note clot in the inferior vena cava and the metastasis in the liver.
  • LFTs, BMP, LDH
  • Ultrasound, retrograde angiography
  • CT and MRI less sensitive


Management


Disposition

See Also


External Links

References