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Anticardiolipin antibody-related Budd-Chiari syndrome: report of a case.

Abstract
We report a case of a 37-year-old female who suffered from upper abdominal pain, progressive abdominal distention, shortness of breath, palpitation and pitting edema of lower legs for more than one month. Abdominal sonography showed small caliber of hepatic veins, mild hepatosplenomegaly and moderate ascites. Computed tomography of abdomen disclosed extensive thrombi in bilateral femoral veins, ovarian veins and inferior vena cava. Ascites was transudate with normal cell count. Laboratory data showed hypoalbuminemia, mild elevation of total bilirubin and iron deficiency anemia. Anti-cardiolipin antibody was positive and antinuclear antibody was negative. The histopathological features, including sinusoidal dilatation with atrophic change of adjacent hepatocytes, slight congestion and hemosiderin-like material within the cytoplasm of Kupffer cells, were compatible with the criteria of Budd-Chiari syndrome. Heparin was intravenously administered immediately to prevent further progression of thrombosis. The ascites was successfully controlled with diuretics (spironolactone and furosemide). After a two-week course of treatment, she was discharged in good condition and on warfarin anti-coagulant medication.
AuthorsM S Tsai, N Y Cheng, C K Wang, L Y Liao, C S Wang
JournalThe Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (Kaohsiung J Med Sci) Vol. 14 Issue 1 Pg. 48-52 (Jan 1998) ISSN: 1607-551X [Print] China (Republic : 1949- )
PMID9519690 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin
Topics
  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Anticardiolipin (blood)
  • Budd-Chiari Syndrome (etiology)
  • Female
  • Humans

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