Veno-Occlusive Disease: A Life-Saving Novel Approach With Plasma Exchange, IVIG, and Steroid, Without Defibrotide
Banu Katlan,
Funda Erkasar,
Mesut Topdemir
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) is a critical medical emergency with a high mortality rate of up to 90% if not promptly treated. Defibrotide is the only approved medication for VOD treatment, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and anti-ischemic properties. This report presents a case of severe VOD in a patient undergoing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment.
Case Presentation:
We describe the successful and rapid tr… Show more
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