Cholangitis and Budd Chiari Syndrome as Complications of Simple Cystic Liver Disease
1993
Cholangitis and Budd Chiari Syndrome from Liver Cysts
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): A.J. Johnstone, L.W. Turnbull, P.L. Allan, O.J. Garden
Primary Institution: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Conclusion
The complications of cholangitis and Budd Chiari syndrome resolved after the liver cysts were decompressed.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed cholangitis and Budd Chiari syndrome due to polycystic liver disease.
- Both complications resolved after surgical intervention.
- Ultrasound and CT scans were used to diagnose the liver cysts.
Takeaway
A 63-year-old woman had serious liver problems because of large cysts, but after surgery to treat the cysts, she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparotomy, drainage of ascitic fluid, and de-roofing of liver cysts.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
63-year-old female patient.
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