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Budd-Chiari Syndrome

A condition in which the hepatic venous outflow is obstructed anywhere from the small HEPATIC VEINS to the junction of the INFERIOR VENA CAVA and the RIGHT ATRIUM. Usually the blockage is extrahepatic and caused by blood clots (THROMBUS) or fibrous webs. Parenchymal FIBROSIS is uncommon.

Year introduced: 2008 (1966)

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Tree Number(s): C06.552.347, C14.907.355.830.925.275

MeSH Unique ID: D006502

Entry Terms:

  • Budd Chiari Syndrome
  • Chiari's Syndrome
  • Chiaris Syndrome
  • Chiari Syndrome
  • Hepatic Venous Outflow Obstruction
  • Hepatic Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatic Vein Thromboses
  • Thromboses, Hepatic Vein
  • Thrombosis, Hepatic Vein
  • Vein Thromboses, Hepatic
  • Vein Thrombosis, Hepatic

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