The ideal imaging modality should show the anatomy of the hepatic veins, IVC and portal venous system. Ultrasound, CT and MRI are the most commonly used modalities.

Summary and Introduction Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) occurs as a result of obstruction of hepatic venous outflow at any level from the small hepatic veins to the junction of the inferior vena cava ...

Higher NEU levels were identified as an independent risk factor for Budd-Chiari syndrome recurrence (P = 0.003, OR = 1.197), while higher levels of ALB (P = 0.033, OR = 0.967) and AFP (P = 0.025, OR = ...

Primary Budd-Chiari syndrome is related to thrombosis of hepatic veins or the terminal portion of the inferior vena cava. This rare disease is usually caused by multiple concurrent factors ...

Often with Chiari decompression surgeries, the syrinx is not directly treated, but may be improved over time as a result of the decompression. With time and healing, Ruby would know just how much ...

Chiari Malformation Type 1 In Chiari malformation type 1, signs and symptoms usually appear in late childhood or adulthood. Headaches, often severe, are a classic symptom of Chiari malformation. They ...

Headache is a common complaint in children and adolescents. Around 60% of children and young people report at least three episodes of headache a year and around 8% suffer from migraine.1 Episodic ...

The breadth of Chiari type-1 presentations has made it difficult for physicians to develop a consistent treatment protocol for their patients. A study by Washington University in St. Louis ...

He or she may refer you to a specialist. Imaging tests are done to detect a Chiari malformation type I. Your child may have 1 or more of these tests: MRI. This test is the one most often used to ...