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Overview
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari. Ultrasound is the first line imaging method preferred for its high sensitivity and specificity of up to 85%. Color-flow doppler ultrasonography is used to confirm the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome.
Ultrasound
- Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari. Ultrasound is the first line imaging method preferred for its high sensitivity and specificity of up to 85%.[1]
- Color-flow Doppler ultrasonography is used to confirm the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome.
- Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of Acute Budd-Chiari include :
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
- Heterogeneous echotexture
- Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of Chronic Budd-Chiari include :
References
- ↑ Goel RM, Johnston EL, Patel KV, Wong T (2015). "Budd-Chiari syndrome: investigation, treatment and outcomes". Postgrad Med J. 91 (1082): 692–7. doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133402. PMID 26494427.