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    • Vascular Medicine
    • Hepatology
    • Interventional Radiology

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    • Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare condition characterized by obstruction of hepatic venous outflow.
    • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing symptoms like ascites and hepatomegaly.

    Observation:

    • A 24-year-old female presented with severe abdominal distension, lower limb edema, and shortness of breath.
    • Initial treatments for chronic liver disease and heart failure were ineffective.
    • Imaging revealed obstruction at the inferior vena cava-hepatic vein junction, indicative of Budd-Chiari syndrome.

    Findings:

    • Computed tomography and ultrasonography confirmed inferior vena cava obstruction with pre-stenotic dilatation.
    • Successful treatment was achieved using balloon dilatation via the right femoral vein.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering Budd-Chiari syndrome in young patients with unexplained ascites and edema.
    • Minimally invasive endovascular procedures like balloon dilatation offer effective treatment options.
    • Prompt diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life.