Psychiatric Profile Study in Egyptian patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome | ||||
| Al-Azhar International Medical Journal | ||||
| Volume 2025, Issue 4, April 2025, Page 124-129 PDF (349.53 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/aimj.2025.446513 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Enaam Ali Al Mowafy1; Rania El Sayed Hassan Kasem2; Zeinab Mohammed Hefny1; Amir Mohammed Farid1; Ahmed Fouad Sherief1 | ||||
| 1Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| 2Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition characterized by obstruction of hepatic venous outflow, resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality. Despite its impact, there has been a lack of research examining the psychological impact of this illness. The present cross-sectional study evaluates the psychological dimensions and quality of life (QOL) among Egyptian individuals diagnosed with BCS. Results: A cross-sectional study involving 42 Egyptian patients diagnosed with BCS, predominantly females, included diverse etiological factors and medical interventions. The study revealed high rates of severe depression (40.5%) and moderate to severe anxiety (64.4%), which had an adverse impact on the patient's QOL. Furthermore, significant correlations were noted between the severity of liver disease and its psychological impact. Conclusion: The findings underscore the significance of addressing mental health in the care of individuals with BCS. It is a priority to integrate mental health support into the overall medical management of BCS patients. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Budd-Chiari Syndrome; Hepatic venous outflow obstruction; QOL; Depression; Anxiety | ||||
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