A Rare Association of Epstein-Barr Virus and Budd-Chiari Syndrome

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Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare hepatic venous outflow obstruction typically associated with hypercoagulable states. We present a unique case of a 29-year-old male with BCS triggered by a recent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Workup unveiled antiphospholipid antibody syndrome as an underlying prothrombotic condition. Diagnostic challenges included inconclusive ultrasound findings, necessitating magnetic resonance imaging for confirmation. This case underscores the importance of considering infectious triggers for venous thromboembolism in BCS. Understanding the potential link between EBV and thrombosis warrants further investigation.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

Cureus - 16(2024), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite e52323

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zaher, Eli A [VerfasserIn]
Ebrahim, Mohamed A [VerfasserIn]
Patel, Parth [VerfasserIn]
Eshan, Shayet Hossain [VerfasserIn]
Alvi, Muhammad Sohaib [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (aps)
Budd-chiari syndrome
Case Reports
Epstein barr virus (ebv)
Mrcp imaging
Thrombosis

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Date Revised 17.02.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.52323

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368517810