Parker-Chad syndrome

Budd-Chiari Syndrome is caused by partial or complete obstruction of the hepatic vein or inferior vena cava, and is mainly a symptom of hepatic drainage disorder. It is also called hepatic vein obstruction syndrome. The eigen was reported by Budd and Chiari in 1846 and 1889, respectively. The main clinical features are abdominal pain, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites and lower extremity edema. It is relatively rare and can be seen at any age, mostly 20 to 40 years.

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