Hepatic veno-occlusive disease: pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment

Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is one of the most serious complications following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and is associated with a very high mortality in its severe form. This review outlines the pathogenesis and clinical features of VOD, with an emphasis on endothelial c...

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Published in:	Current opinion in hematology Vol. 10; no. 6; p. 451
Main Authors:	Wadleigh, Martha, Ho, Vincent, Momtaz, Parisa, Richardson, Paul
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.11.2003
Subjects:	Endothelium, Vascular - pathology Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease - diagnosis Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease - drug therapy Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease - etiology Humans Risk Factors
ISSN:	1065-6251
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Summary:	Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is one of the most serious complications following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and is associated with a very high mortality in its severe form. This review outlines the pathogenesis and clinical features of VOD, with an emphasis on endothelial cell injury and risk factors. The current status and future directions of research for both prophylaxis and treatment are also discussed.
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ISSN:	1065-6251
DOI:	10.1097/00062752-200311000-00010