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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hepatic vein obstruction is a blockage of the [[hepatic vein]], which carries [[blood]] away from the [[liver]]. | [[Hepatic vein]] obstruction is a blockage of the [[hepatic vein]], which carries [[blood]] away from the [[liver]]. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ==What are the symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ||
[[Symptoms]] of [[Budd-Chiari syndrome]] include the following: | |||
* [[Abdominal swelling]] or stretching | * [[Abdominal swelling]] or stretching | ||
* [[Pain]] in the right upper abdomen | * [[Pain]] in the right upper abdomen | ||
* [[Vomiting blood]] | * [[Vomiting blood]] | ||
* Yellowing of the skin ([[jaundice]]) | * Yellowing of the [[skin]] ([[jaundice]]) | ||
==What causes Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ==What causes Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ||
Hepatic vein obstruction prevents blood from flowing out of the liver and back to the heart. This blockage can cause liver damage. Obstruction of this vein can be caused by a [[tumor]] or growth pressing on the vessel, or by a clot in the vessel (hepatic vein thrombosis). | [[Hepatic vein]] obstruction prevents [[blood]] from flowing out of the [[liver]] and back to the [[heart]]. This blockage can cause [[liver]] damage. Obstruction of this [[vein]] can be caused by a [[tumor]] or growth pressing on the [[vessel]], or by a [[clot]] in the [[vessel]] ([[hepatic vein]] [[thrombosis]]). | ||
Most often, it is caused by conditions that make blood clots more likely to form, including: | Most often, it is caused by conditions that make blood [[Clot|clots]] more likely to form, including: | ||
* Abnormal growth of cells in the [[bone marrow]] ([[myeloproliferative disorders]]) | * Abnormal growth of [[cells]] in the [[bone marrow]] ([[myeloproliferative disorders]]) | ||
* [[Cancers]] | * [[Cancers]] | ||
* Chronic inflammatory or [[autoimmune diseases]] | * Chronic [[inflammatory]] or [[autoimmune diseases]] | ||
* [[Infections]] | * [[Infections]] | ||
* Inherited (hereditary) or acquired problems with [[blood clotting]] | * Inherited ([[hereditary]]) or acquired problems with [[blood clotting]] | ||
* [[Oral contraceptives]] | * [[Oral contraceptives]] | ||
* [[Pregnancy]] | * [[Pregnancy]] | ||
Hepatic vein obstruction is the most common cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome. | [[Hepatic vein]] obstruction is the most common cause of [[Budd-Chiari syndrome]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
One of the signs | One of the [[Medical sign|signs]] are swelling of the [[abdomen]] from fluid buildup ([[ascites]]). The [[Liver (2)|liver]] is often [[Swelling|swollen]] and [[Tenderness|tender]]. | ||
Tests include: | Tests include the following: | ||
* CT scan or MRI of the abdomen | * [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] or [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] of the [[abdomen]] | ||
* Doppler ultrasound of the liver veins | * [[Doppler ultrasound]] of the [[liver]] [[veins]] | ||
* [[Liver biopsy]] | * [[Liver biopsy]] | ||
* [[Liver function tests]] | * [[Liver function tests]] | ||
* Ultrasound of the liver | * [[Ultrasound]] of the [[liver]] | ||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
Call your health care provider if: | Call your health care provider if: | ||
You have symptoms of hepatic vein obstruction | * You have [[symptoms]] of [[hepatic vein]] obstruction | ||
You are being treated for this condition and you develop new symptoms | * You are being treated for this condition and you develop new [[symptoms]] | ||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
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* Blood-thinners ([[anticoagulants]]) | * Blood-thinners ([[anticoagulants]]) | ||
* Clot-busting drugs ([[thrombolytic]] treatment) | * Clot-busting drugs ([[thrombolytic]] treatment) | ||
* Medicines to treat | * Medicines to treat [[liver]] disease, including [[ascites]] | ||
Surgery may be recommended. This may involve: | Surgery may be recommended. This may involve: | ||
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* [[Angioplasty]] and stent placement | * [[Angioplasty]] and stent placement | ||
* [[Liver transplant]] | * [[Liver transplant]] | ||
* [[Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt]] (TIPS) | * [[Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt]] ([[Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt|TIPS]]) | ||
* Venous shunt surgery | * [[Venous]] shunt surgery | ||
==Where to find medical care for Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ==Where to find medical care for Budd-Chiari syndrome?== | ||
[http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Budd-Chiari syndrome}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Budd-Chiari syndrome] | [http://maps.google.com/maps?q={{urlencode:{{#if:{{{1|}}}|{{{1}}}|map+top+hospital+Budd-Chiari syndrome}}}}&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wl Directions to Hospitals Treating Budd-Chiari syndrome] | ||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000239.htm National Library of Medicine] | |||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Overview
Hepatic vein obstruction is a blockage of the hepatic vein, which carries blood away from the liver.
What are the symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
Symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome include the following:
- Abdominal swelling or stretching
- Pain in the right upper abdomen
- Vomiting blood
- Yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
What causes Budd-Chiari syndrome?
Hepatic vein obstruction prevents blood from flowing out of the liver and back to the heart. This blockage can cause liver damage. Obstruction of this vein can be caused by a tumor or growth pressing on the vessel, or by a clot in the vessel (hepatic vein thrombosis).
Most often, it is caused by conditions that make blood clots more likely to form, including:
- Abnormal growth of cells in the bone marrow (myeloproliferative disorders)
- Cancers
- Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune diseases
- Infections
- Inherited (hereditary) or acquired problems with blood clotting
- Oral contraceptives
- Pregnancy
Hepatic vein obstruction is the most common cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Diagnosis
One of the signs are swelling of the abdomen from fluid buildup (ascites). The liver is often swollen and tender.
Tests include the following:
- CT scan or MRI of the abdomen
- Doppler ultrasound of the liver veins
- Liver biopsy
- Liver function tests
- Ultrasound of the liver
When to seek urgent medical care?
Call your health care provider if:
- You have symptoms of hepatic vein obstruction
- You are being treated for this condition and you develop new symptoms
Treatment options
Treatment varies, depending on the cause of the blockage.
Recommendations include the following medicines:
- Blood-thinners (anticoagulants)
- Clot-busting drugs (thrombolytic treatment)
- Medicines to treat liver disease, including ascites
Surgery may be recommended. This may involve:
- Angioplasty and stent placement
- Liver transplant
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
- Venous shunt surgery
Where to find medical care for Budd-Chiari syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Budd-Chiari syndrome
Possible complications
Hepatic vein obstruction can get worse and lead to liver failure, which can be life-threatening.