Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari)
Definition
Hepatic vein obstruction is a blockage of the hepatic vein, which carries blood away from the liver.
Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari)
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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 lump (tumor) pressing on the vessel, or by a clot (thrombus) in the vessel.
Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari syndrome)
Portal vein thrombosis does not usually cause ascites unless hepatocellular damage is also present.
Nonhepatic causes include the following: ...
Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari)
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (Hepatic vein obstruction (Budd-Chiari))
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D virus (Delta agent (Hepatitis D))
Hepatocellular carcinoma ...
Terminal Hepatic Vein Obliteration; Terminal Hepatic Vein Obstruction
TIPS
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ...
 See also: Cancer, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Pregnancy, Infections, Surgery
  
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