Ulcerative colitis complicated by Budd-Chiari syndrome.
We present two cases of ulcerative colitis associated with a chronic pattern of hepatic vein thrombosis (Budd-Chiari syndrome). Progression of the hepatic disorder appeared to be unrelated to the activity of the colitis. Liver function tests were normal until a late stage in the disease except for a high serum alkaline phosphate and a low serum albumin. This combination of abnormalities together with ascites merit further investigation and should raise the suspicion of hepatic vein thrombosis complicating ulcerative colitis.
D000328:Adult; D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged