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[Budd-Chiari syndrome associated with celiac disease]
F Ben Hriz1, H Habbassi, N Maamouri
1Service de gastro-entérologie B, hôpital La Rabta, 1007 Tunis, Tunisie.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 5, 2010
Summary
Celiac disease, a rare cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome, was identified in a young man experiencing epigastric pain. This case highlights the importance of considering celiac disease in Budd-Chiari syndrome diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion.
- Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old male with a history of celiac disease, managed with a gluten-free diet since age 16, presented with epigastric pain.
- Diagnostic evaluation revealed Budd-Chiari syndrome as the cause of his symptoms.
Findings:
- No alternative etiologies for Budd-Chiari syndrome were identified in this patient.
- This case adds to the limited reported associations between celiac disease and Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Implications:
- Suggests a potential etiological link between celiac disease and Budd-Chiari syndrome.
- Highlights the need for increased awareness and investigation of celiac disease in patients diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome, even with adherence to a gluten-free diet.
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