Budd-Chiari syndrome as the major thrombotic complication of systemic lupus erythematosus with the lupus anticoagulant.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus was first diagnosed after she had developed the Budd-Chiari syndrome. We believe that the Budd-Chiari syndrome was part of her tendency for thrombosis, induced by the presence of a lupus anticoagulant. The association between enhanced thrombosis and the lupus anticoagulant is discussed, and the need for prompt recognition and administration of anticoagulant therapy is emphasised.
D000328:Adult; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000032:analysis / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*
D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D016682:Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor