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Budd-Chiari Syndrome

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Budd-Chiari Syndrome Definition

Common names:

Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Hepatic Vein Thrombosis

A person with Budd-Chiari's syndrome has blockage of the veins that drain blood from the liver, caused by blood clots that form within the veins. Budd-Chiari's syndrome is very rare, and causes liver enlargement, jaundice and liver failure.

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Related Conditions

Biliary tract disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Gallbladder disease
Pancreatic cancer

Abdominal pain
Jaundice
Weakness or fatigue

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Last Updated: Dec 26, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Budd-Chiari Syndrome References:

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