Case of Budd-Chiari syndrome, an enigma as abdominal tuberculosis in a tubercular endemic country: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Bud-Chiari syndrome is an uncommon disease due to obstruction of hepatic venous outflow. Clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic cases to those requiring liver transplants. The study highlights the importance of diagnosing a case of Budd-Chiari syndrome which has been suspected with abdominal tuberculosis where anti-tubercular drugs may themselves damage the liver.

Case presentation

Herein we report a case of 18 years old female presenting with upper abdominal pain along with recurrent abdominal distention, jaundice, and deranged liver function. Also, adenosine deaminase level was raised in both pleural and peritoneal fluids, hence, anti-tubercular treatment was started but could not be continued as she developed adverse reactions to these

SUBMITTER: Shrestha R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577515 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature