Ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma in a child with Budd-Chiari syndrome

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 hemoperit...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2016-09, Vol.53 (9), p.833-834
Main Authors: Suri, Anandini, Sharma, Varun K., Ranade, Prajakta R., Marar, Shaji, Nagral, Aabha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Budd-Chiari Syndrome - complications
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - complications
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnosis
Case Report
Child
Humans
Liver Neoplasms - complications
Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis
Male
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Portasystemic Shunt, Transjugular Intrahepatic
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-016-0941-x