Which of the following is the classical triad of Budd-Chiari syndrome?
High-Yield Explanation
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