diseases of the liver can affect both children and adults. They most often involve thrombosis (blood clots) of the large blood vessels of the liver (portal vein, hepatic veins) , but can also affect the small blood vessels. A prothrombotic factor, sometimes genetic, must be carefully investigated, and anticoagulant therapy is often prescribed for a minimum of six months. These diseases can be complicated by hypertension in the portal venous system.
The center at Caen Normandy University Hospital is coordinated by Dr. Isabelle Ollivier-Hourmand for adult patients and Professor Claire Dupont for children and adolescents. It is affiliated with the Reference Center for Vascular Liver Diseases at Beaujon Hospital, the French Network for Vascular Liver Diseases, and the FILFOIE network. It collaborates closely with thepatient association AMVF.
A multidisciplinary team is involved in the care of patients.
