Budd-Chiari Syndrome Caused by Polycythemia Vera: A Case Report

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by the obstruction of hepatic venous outflow. It has various potential etiologies, with myeloproliferative neoplasms representing the most prevalent pathogenic association. Here, we present the case of a 51-year-old male who manifested abd...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Camões Neves, Joana, Rodrigues, Filipa, Apolinário, Isabel, Alves, Marina, Sousa Caetano, Olinda
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
Materias:
Gastroenterology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10585603/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37868390
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45527
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Sumario:Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by the obstruction of hepatic venous outflow. It has various potential etiologies, with myeloproliferative neoplasms representing the most prevalent pathogenic association. Here, we present the case of a 51-year-old male who manifested abdominal pain and ascites. Subsequent clinical investigation revealed the presence of BCS secondary to a myeloproliferative syndrome, specifically polycythemia vera. This case emphasizes the importance of diagnosing BCS and conducting a thorough investigation into its underlying etiology.

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