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  • Title: Budd-Chiari syndrome: an update on imaging features.
    Author: Faraoun SA, Boudjella Mel A, Debzi N, Benidir N, Afredj N, Guerrache Y, Bentabak K, Soyer P, Bendib SE.
    Journal: Clin Imaging; 2016; 40(4):637-46. PubMed ID: 27317208.
    Abstract:
    Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare cause of portal hypertension and liver failure. This condition is characterized by an impaired hepatic venous drainage. The diagnosis of BCS is based on imaging, which helps initiate treatment. Imaging findings can be categorized into direct and indirect signs. Direct signs are the hallmarks of BCS and consist of visualization of obstructive lesions of the hepatic veins or the upper portion of the inferior vena cava. Indirect signs, which are secondary to venous obstruction, correspond to intra- and extrahepatic collateral circulation, perfusion abnormalities, dysmorphy and signs of portal hypertension.
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