title: Budd-Chiari syndrome: computed tomographic and ultrasonographic findings.
abstract: A case of Budd-Chiari syndrome is presented in which computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography suggested the correct diagnosis and excluded adjacent tumor as the cause of hepatic vein occlusion. The CT appearance in this case (homogeneously increased attenuation of an enlarged caudate lobe) differed from the appearance previously reported (patchy liver enhancement) in Budd-Chiari syndrome. Underlying mechanisms responsible for the different CT appearance are discussed.
mesh_terms: D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium