Budd-Chiari Syndrome: An Unusual Complication of Sarcoidosis
Raja Amri, Rabie Ayari, Mouna Medhioub, Manel Loukil, Haifa Tounsi, Mohamed Ali Sbai
Asian Journal of Research in Surgery · pp. 160–164 · Published 1 Sep 2020
Abstract
Hepatic involvement during sarcoidosis is common but rarely symptomatic. Budd-Chiari syndrome is an exceptional but potentially serious complication. A case of 38-year-old woman was diagnosed with a Budd-Chiari syndrome complicating multisystemic sarcoidosis has been reported in present case study. The patient was treated with hydroxychloroquine and long-term corticosteroid therapy with favorable clinical and radiologic outcomes. Although BCS is an exceptional complication of hepatic sarcoidosis, it should always considered. A Doppler ultrasound should be performed in front of any evocating sign to establish an early diagnosis.
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