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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 7, 2006; 12(41): 6734-6735
Published online Nov 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i41.6734
Published online Nov 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i41.6734
A case report of hepatic veno-occlusive disease after ingesting dainties
Yong-Song Guan, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Correspondence to: Dr. Yong-Song Guan, Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxuexiang, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. yongsongguan@yahoo.com
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Received: August 13, 2006
Revised: September 1, 2006
Accepted: September 11, 2006
Published online: November 7, 2006
Revised: September 1, 2006
Accepted: September 11, 2006
Published online: November 7, 2006
Abstract
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (HVOD) is rarely encountered and easily misjudged as Budd-Chiari syndrome. It is often related to stem cell transplantation in recent years. We report a case of HVOD that is related to ingestion of some palatable local dishes. The diagnosis was confirmed by liver biopsy pathology with specific observation of inflammatory changes and fibrosis of venules intima, dilated sinusoids and central veins. Chronic diarrhea is unique for this case as a result of ingesting harmful stuffs. This case demonstrated that supervision and instruction of food recipe and traditional medicine are crucial, and prompt diagnosis, supportive care and specific treatment are essential to decreasing the morbidity and mortality of HVOD.
Keywords: Hepatic veno-occlusive disease, Diagnosis, Management, Biopsy