Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease, also known as veno-occlusive disease (VOD), is a condition where some of the small veins in the liver are blocked as a result of high-dose chemotherapy given before a bone marrow transplant.1 It may also occur after the ingestion of certain plant alkaloids such as pyrrolizidine alkaloids found in some herbal teas.1
Fast Facts:
- Hepatic veno-occlusive disease can happen at any age, although more common among those who are malnourished.2
- Symptoms include and enlarged, tender liver and jaundice.2
- Since there is no specific treatment, the cause for the blockage should be eliminated.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Merck Manuals: Veno-Occlusive Disease of the Liver
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Leanne
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Diseases, Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease, Hepatic Venoocclusive Diseases, Veno-Occlusive Diseases, Veno-Occlusive Disease, Venoocclusive Diseases, Venoocclusive Disease
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