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Budd-Chiari syndrome

What is Budd-Chiari syndrome?

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is caused by obstruction of hepatic venous outflow involving either the hepatic veins or the terminal segment of the inferior vena cava.

Inheritance type

Multigenic/multifactorial

Prevalence

  • Europe: 1-9 in 100,000
  • Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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