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Budd-Chiari syndrome: imaging with pathologic correlation

W J Miller1, M P Federle, W H Straub

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Abdominal Imaging
|January 1, 1993
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Imaging modalities like CT, MR, and sonography aid in assessing Budd-Chiari syndrome. Each technique has strengths and weaknesses for evaluating liver changes and hepatic vein status in patients undergoing liver transplant.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Budd-Chiari syndrome involves hepatic venous outflow obstruction.
  • Liver transplantation is a treatment option for advanced cases.
  • Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correlate pathological findings of Budd-Chiari syndrome with imaging results.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of CT, sonography, and MR in assessing the condition.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 21 liver transplant patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome.
  • Correlation of resected liver pathology with pre-operative imaging (CT, sonography, MR).

Main Results:

  • Pathological features included fibrosis, hemorrhage, and congestion, often with hepatic vein abnormalities.

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  • Sonography and MR showed better correlation for hepatic vein status than CT.
  • CT excelled in visualizing parenchymal abnormalities, while MR/CT detected ascites and collaterals.

    • Conclusions:

    • Each imaging modality (CT, MR, sonography) has unique strengths and limitations for Budd-Chiari syndrome.
    • Comprehensive assessment requires integrating findings from multiple imaging techniques.