Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the presence of large blood clots that cause the obstruction of the veins that drain the liver. Symptoms start suddenly and can be very aggressive. The liver becomes painful, the abdominal volume increases, the skin turns yellow, there is severe abdominal pain and bleeding.
Sometimes the clots become very large and can reach the vein that penetrates the heart, leading to symptoms of heart problems.
The diagnosis can be made in several ways, by observing the characteristic symptoms combined through magnetic resonance imaging or liver biopsy, which help to rule out the possibility of other diseases.
Main Symptoms
The main symptoms of budd-chiari syndrome are:
- Abdominal pain Swelling of the abdomenYellow skinHemorrhagesObstruction of the vena cavaEdemas in the lower limbs.Dilation of the veinsFailure of liver functions.
Budd-chiari syndrome is a serious disease that affects the liver, it is characterized by the presence of large blood clots that cause the obstruction of the veins that drain the liver.
Treatment for budd-chiari syndrome
The treatment for is done through the administration of anticoagulants, as long as there is no contraindication. These anticoagulants are intended to prevent thrombosis and other complications.
In obstruction of the veins, the percutaneous angioplasty method is used, which consists of dilating the veins with a balloon, followed by doses of anticoagulants.
Another treatment option for buss chiari syndrome is to divert blood flow from the liver, preventing hypertension and thus improving liver functions.
If there are symptoms of liver failure the safest means of treatment is through liver transplantation.
The patient must be monitored, and the correct treatment is fundamental to the individual's health. If there is no treatment, patients with the budd chiari syndrome can die in a few months.
