Which of the following is the classical triad of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
Correct Answer: Hepatomegaly, abdominal pain, ascites
Description: Classical triad of Budd - Chiari syndrome is Ascites Hepatomegaly (Mnemonic - AsHA) Abdominal pain Etiology of Budd - Chiari syndrome: Hepato-venous outflow obstruction caused by Hepatic venous Thrombosis /IVC obstruction Acutely obstruction results in tender hepatomegaly. Chronically liver is atrophied but caudate lobe will be hyperophied IOC for diagnosis - venography TOC in hepatic failure - liver transplantation TOC in Hepatic vein thrombosis - shunt - preferred shunt is side to side poocaval shunt
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