emDocs - October 18, 2017 - Authors: Balogun R and Oliver J
Edited by: Koyfman A and Long
"Key Points
- Budd Chiari is a rare syndrome that is usually associated with a hypercoagulable state.
- Paracentesis may support diagnosis and be therapeutic to the patient.
- Treatment of this syndrome can be managed medically but may require surgical intervention.
- Be wary of other serious conditions that may mimic this syndrome such as: constrictive pericarditis, tricuspid insufficiency, right atrial myxoma, congestive heart failure, hepatitis, and cholecystitis."