Budd-Chiari syndrome associated with nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver

The Budd-Chiari syndrome due to membranous obstruction of the hepatic blood outflow tract is a rare condition in western countries, and its association with nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver has never been described. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with membranous obstruction...

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Published inJournal of clinical gastroenterology Vol. 11; no. 6; p. 698
Main Authors Castellano, G, Canga, F, Solis-Herruzo, J A, Colina, F, Martinez-Montiel, M P, Morillas, J D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1989
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Adult
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - diagnosis
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - etiology
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - pathology
Female
Humans
Hyperplasia
Liver - pathology
Liver Regeneration
Phlebography
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The Budd-Chiari syndrome due to membranous obstruction of the hepatic blood outflow tract is a rare condition in western countries, and its association with nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver has never been described. We present the case of a 34-year-old woman with membranous obstruction of hepatic veins and nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver. Although webs have been difficult to demonstrate by sonography, we were able to image a structure in the hepatic vein near the junction with the inferior vena cava, suggesting a membranous nature.
ISSN:0192-0790
1539-2031
DOI:10.1097/00004836-198912000-00022