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  • Title: Clinical and histological features of different types of Budd-Chiari syndrome: a comparison of 4 cases.
    Author: Nishida N, Iwamura S, Ida H, Hagiwara S, Kagioka Y, Minami Y, Maetani Y, Itoh K, Kudo M.
    Journal: Dig Dis; 2013; 31(5-6):408-14. PubMed ID: 24281013.
    Abstract:
    Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction. In this report, we present 4 cases of BCS with complete and incomplete obstruction of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and hepatic vein (HV). Each case showed different and unique features of liver damage, which were attributed to the site and degree of obstruction. Interestingly, improved liver functions such as increased serum albumin levels, decreased hyaluronic acid levels and a normal indocyanine green clearance test were evident within 1 month of the balloon angioplasty. Pericellular fibrosis and hypervascular regenerative nodules were also reversible after obstruction removal. Therefore, it is very important to manage this rare disease before it progresses to liver cirrhosis.
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