Chronic Budd-Chiari syndrome

Case contributed by Fazel Rahman Faizi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal distension.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

The hepatic veins cannot be identified. 

Case Discussion

The features are compatible with chronic Budd Chiari syndrome complicated by portal venous hypertension. Hypertrophy of the caudate lobe is an indicator of chronicity of the disease.

Dr. Mohammed Tahir Aien has also contributed to this case.

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