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Budd-Chiari syndrome: CT observations.

R L Vogelzang, S L Anschuetz, R M Gore

    Radiology
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Computed tomography (CT) revealed previously undescribed venous thrombosis in Budd-Chiari syndrome patients. This included portal circulation, hepatic veins, and inferior vena cava, aiding diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Vascular Medicine
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction.
    • Portal vein thrombosis is a known complication, but its CT imaging characteristics in Budd-Chiari syndrome require further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe novel CT findings in Budd-Chiari syndrome patients.
    • To highlight the role of contrast-enhanced CT in identifying venous thrombosis at multiple sites.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of four Budd-Chiari syndrome patients.
    • Detailed review of contrast-enhanced computed tomographic (CT) scans.

    Main Results:

    • CT demonstrated low-density venous thrombosis in the portal circulation, hepatic veins, and intrahepatic inferior vena cava in three previously undescribed locations.
    • Three of four patients had portal vein thrombosis, with one exhibiting extensive involvement of portal, mesenteric, and splenic veins.
    • Distinctive hepatic parenchymal contrast enhancement patterns were observed, potentially linked to associated portal thrombosis.

    Conclusions:

    • The presence of portal venous thrombosis on CT should raise suspicion for Budd-Chiari syndrome.
    • CT detection of hepatic vein and inferior vena cava thrombosis confirms the diagnosis and aids in understanding disease extent.

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