J Korean Radiol Soc.  2007 Jan;56(1):55-57.

Budd-Chiari Syndrome Caused by Diaphragmatic Hernia of the Liver: A Case Report

• Song JM
• Yoon JW
• Kim JW
• Chung WK
• Chung HS
• Kim JH
• Choi JH
• Kim SH

Abstract

Budd-Chiari syndrome is an uncommon disorder, and it is caused by obstruction of the hepatic venous outflow or inferior vena cava above the hepatic vein. It may result from a large number of conditions, including primary congenital obstructions of the hepatic veins or inferior vena cava by webs or bands. Secondary causes include trauma, polycythemia vera, chronic leukemia, pregnancy, tumors and use of oral contraceptives. No definitive etiologic factors have been identified in two thirds of all cases (1-3). We recently experienced a case of Budd-Chiari syndrome caused by diaphragmatic hernia in 21-year-old man. Postoperative follow up CT showed normal venous flow after reintroduction of the liver into the abdominal cavity and closure of the diaphragm defect.

Keyword

Budd-Chiari syndrome; Hernia; Diaphragm; Hepatic veins, thrombosis

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Cavity
Budd-Chiari Syndrome*
Contraceptives, Oral
Diaphragm
Follow-Up Studies
Hepatic Veins
Hernia
Hernia, Diaphragmatic*
Humans
Leukemia
Liver*
Polycythemia Vera
Pregnancy
Vena Cava, Inferior
Young Adult
Contraceptives, Oral