SUPERStudy: Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Introduction Budd-Chiari syndrome is caused by the occlusion of hepatic venous outflow due to a thrombus, leading to ischemia from reduced hepatic arterial perfusion and necrosis of hepatocytes. Epidemiology Incidence: 1 case per million per year. Non-Asian countries: More common in women aged 30–40 years. Asian countries: More common in males. Risk Factors Hypercoagulable states: […]

Complete Molar Pregnancy

Introduction: Molar pregnancy is part of a spectrum of gestational trophoblastic tumors that include benign hydatidiform moles, locally invasive moles, and choriocarcinoma.  Hydatidiform mole is the most common form of gestational trophoblastic disease and is benign in nature. Two distinct forms of hydatidiform mole exist: complete and partial moles. Complete molar pregnancy is characterized by […]