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Budd-Chiari syndrome in children and outcome after liver transplant.
Pediatric transplantation - 1 Dec 2012
Gomes Ana Cristina, Rubino Gina, Pinto Carla, Cipriano Augusta, Furtado Emanuel, Gonçalves Isabel
Abstract excerpt
BCS is a rare form of portal hypertension in children. The authors describe two cases of BCS with differing presentations. Case 1: Previously healthy four-yr-old girl. BCS was diagnosed during the course of an episode of acute gastroenteritis with dehydration. Despite conservative therapy for two months, the condition was progressive resulting in liver failure leading ultimately to LT. Molecular studies showed...
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