LIVER-SCAN IN BUDD-CHIARI SYNDROME

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 17  (5) , 365-368
Abstract
Seventeen liver scans were performed in 7 patients with occlusion of hepatic veins, the Budd-Chiari syndrome. When some, but not all liver veins were occluded, markedly diminished uptake over the affected segments was usually seen (absence of uptake may occur in acute infarction and in chronic cases). When all major liver veins are occluded, markedly diminished uptake is seen over the peripheral parts of the right and left lobes with a triangular midline area of normal or excessive activity. The latter affect is probably caused by uptake in segments surrounding the inferior vena cava (frequently the caudate lobe) that have direct venous drainage. This liver-scan appearance warrants consideration of the Budd-Chiari syndrome as the 1st diagnosis. Good correlation existed between selective venography and liver-scan findings. The usefulness of liver scans in the follow-up after portocaval shunting is illustrated in 1 patient.

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