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BACK PAIN-causes of back pain

Back pain can have various causes, and it often results from a combination of factors. Here are some common causes of back pain: Muscle or Ligament Strain: Overstretching or tearing of muscles and ligaments, often due to sudden movements or lifting heavy objects...

OCCIPITAL BONE

The occipital bone (occiput) is the posterior part of the skull, covering for the cerebellum and it contains several bony landmarks that are important for anatomical reference and clinical assessment. Here are some key bony landmarks of the occiput: External Occipital...

Budd-Chiari syndrome-management

Management of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) should be undertaken using a stepwise approach including anticoagulation, angioplasty/stent/thrombectomy/thrombolysis, TIPS and orthotopic liver transplantation, at experienced centres. Long-term anticoagulation should be given...

Budd-Chiari syndrome-diagnosis

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) presentation and manifestations are extremely diverse, so that the diagnosis must be considered in any patient with acute, acute-on-chronic, or chronic liver disease. BCS is diagnosed by the demonstration of an obstruction of the venous...

Budd-Chiari syndrome–definition

What is Budd-Chiari syndrome ? Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is the consequence of an obstruction to the hepatic venous outflow. Obstruction can be located from the level of the small hepatic veins to the level of the entrance of the IVC into the right atrium. BCS is the...