Ruptured Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Child with Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
Indian Pediatr
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2016 Sept; 53(9): 833-834
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in English
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| ID: sea-179233
ABSTRACT
Background:
Hepatocellular carcinoma is an uncommon complication described in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome. Case characteristics A 12-year-old boy with Budd-Chiari syndrome, who was earlier treated with Transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS), presented with acute onset hemoperitoneum and hypotension.Outcome:
It was diagnosed to be a case of ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma. Message Successful TIPS may not prevent the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, and children with Budd Chiari syndrome should be monitored for the same.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2016
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