Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Case Report
Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis with Concurrent Budd-Chiari Syndrome: A Rare Case Study
Author(s): Ghayda Alwahbi*
This look at opinions a case of a 7-12 months-old female admitted with bloody diarrhea and stomach ache, who turned into sooner or later diagnosed with Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) in the context of Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Medical exam revealed hepatomegaly and ascites, and laboratory assessments confirmed severe anemia and slight leukocytosis. Endoscopy confirmed pancolitis. Initial treatment with heparin and methylprednisolone became powerful, but a relapse befell during steroid weaning, necessitating anti-TNF remedy. That is one of the youngest said instances of BCS related to UC, highlighting the significance of early and multidisciplinary management in such complicated instances... View More»