Introduction: The Budd-Chiari syndrome is an obstruction of the hepatic venous drainage. It is not common as a complication of hepatic sarcoidosis but the association is possible. We report a case of Budd-Chiari syndrome complicating a hepatic sarcoidosis. Case Report: A 32-year-old female patient with a history of mediastino-pulmonary, hepatic, and splenic sarcoidosis since her young age, that stopped her medication, was readmitted at our Emergency Department for recurrent threatening hematemesis. The oesogastroduodenal fibroscopy found esophageal varices. Biological assessment found a cytolysis and cholestasis. Hepatic Doppler ultrasound showed nodular bumpy hepatomegaly, with outflow obstruction of the hepatic veins, and a laminated aspect of the inferior vena cava that remains permeable. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed multinodular liver and spleen, multiple lymphadenopathies, and a lack of individualization of hepatic veins. Chest CT showed an interstitial syndrome associated with bilateral mediastinal and hilar adenopathies. Viral serologies B and C, and the search for thrombophilia were negative. Hepatic sarcoidosis was previously confirmed by liver biopsy, with a negative tuberculosis testing and a high level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. All these assessments led to the diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome complicating hepatic sarcoidosis. Conclusion: Budd-Chiari syndrome is thus an exceptional complication, but possible in case of hepatic sarcoidosis. Therefore, it is
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2025 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.