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Hepatic vein thrombosis in Behçet's disease
E Bismuth1, A Hadengue, P Hammel
1Service d'Hépatologie, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Hepatic vein thrombosis in Behçet's disease predominantly affects males and often stems from inferior vena cava obstruction, leading to sudden liver failure. This contrasts with primary myeloproliferative disorders, which show a female predominance and a more progressive course.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Hepatology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Hepatic vein thrombosis (HVT) is a rare condition with various underlying causes.
- Behçet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder with a predilection for vascular involvement.
- Primary myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) are also associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.