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Larue M, Labopin M, Brissot E, Alaskar AS, Aljurf M, Arat M, Baron F, Bazarbachi A, Ciceri F, Corbacioglu S, Dignan FL, Kenyon M, Malard F, Nagler A, Pagliuca A, Ruggeri A, Yakoub-Agha I, Ye Y, Duarte RF, Ruutu T, Carreras E, Peric Z, Mohty M. An international survey to better understand the current incidence, severity, and management of VOD/SOS. Bone Marrow Transplant 2024:10.1038/s41409-024-02434-9. [PMID: 39375526 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02434-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 10/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
Abstract
This international questionnaire survey aimed to explore the current incidence, diagnostic policies, management, and outcomes of veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (VOD/SOS) among healthcare providers involved in the management of these patients. A questionnaire was e-mailed to practitioners with an interest in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Of the respondents, 144 of 215 (67.0%) felt that early detection or diagnosis of VOD/SOS was difficult. Regarding diagnostic criteria, 142 (66.1%) already declared using the 2023 EBMT refined criteria. Most respondents (163/215, 75.8%) found these recent refined EBMT criteria useful for diagnosis, and 193 (89.8%) found the severity criteria easy to use. The major risk factors identified for VOD/SOS were a second allo-HCT (41.4%), pre-existing liver disease (54.9%), and prior use of antibody-drug conjugates (49.8%). Preferences for starting VOD/SOS treatment varied, with 61 (28.4%) preferring initiating therapy at a mild stage, and 122 (56.7%) preferring the moderate stage. In summary, this survey provided valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities of the identification and management of VOD/SOS. By improving current knowledge and increasing collaboration among healthcare professionals, early detection, management, and clinical outcomes for patients with this potentially serious complication can also be improved.
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- Marion Larue
- Sorbonne Université, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine INSERM UMRs938, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, Hôpital Saint Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France.
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- Sorbonne Université, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine INSERM UMRs938, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, Hôpital Saint Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Sorbonne Université, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine INSERM UMRs938, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, Hôpital Saint Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- F Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital, HSCT Unit, Istanbul, Turkey
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- BMT program, department of internal medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Hematology and Bone marrow Transplantation Unit, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of clinical haematology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Haematology, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Sorbonne Université, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine INSERM UMRs938, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, Hôpital Saint Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chaim Sheba Medical center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Hematology and Bone marrow Transplantation Unit, Milan, Italy
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- CHU de Lille, université de Lille, Infinite, Inserm U1286, 59000, Lille, France
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- Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Research Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Center, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Josep Carreras Foundation & Leukemia Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb and School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Sorbonne Université, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine INSERM UMRs938, Service d'Hématologie Clinique et de Thérapie Cellulaire, Hôpital Saint Antoine, AP-HP, Paris, France
- EBMT ALWP office, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France
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Putta S, Young B, Pine P, Shi J, Amber V, Saber W, Levine JE, Grupp SA. Verification of the Prediction Accuracy of a Biomarker-Based Prognostic for Veno-Occlusive Disease/Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome (VOD/SOS) After Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT). Transplant Cell Ther 2024; 30:986.e1-986.e7. [PMID: 38996974 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2024.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (VOD/SOS) is a potentially life-threatening complication of hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT), especially in severe cases. Patient outcomes are improved with prompt treatment; however, diagnosing this disease is challenging as many clinical symptoms of VOD/SOS overlap with other post-HCT complications. A biomarker-based prognostic test for the assessment of VOD/SOS risk, termed "VODCheck" was developed in a previous study but has not yet been validated. This study aimed to validate the accuracy of VODCheck as a prognostic test for VOD/SOS in an independent cohort of patients. VODCheck incorporates hyaluronan (HA), angiopoietin-2 (ANG-2), and thrombomodulin (TM) based on their association with VOD/SOS, their analytical characteristics, and their ability to complement each other in a multivariate prognostic model. To validate VODCheck we measured plasma biomarker levels from a subset of patients enrolled in the control arm of a phase 3 study that tested VOD/SOS prophylaxis. We used a hierarchical design with prespecified primary (day 7), secondary A (day 15), and secondary B (day 1) hypotheses to verify the prognostic accuracy of VODCheck post-HCT. The cases of VOD/SOS (n = 22) were age-matched ∼1:3 with controls (n = 65). VODCheck was prognostic of VOD/SOS risk at all 3 time points with an area under the curve (AUC) of .815 (P < .001) for day 7, .836 (P < .001) for day 15, and .706 (P = .002) for day 1 post-HCT. A multivariate analysis confirmed the prognostic accuracy of VODCheck after adjustment for confounders such as age, VOD/SOS risk status, primary disease, and ozogamicin treatment. VODCheck was validated as an independent predictor of risk for VOD/SOS within 15 days post-HCT and appears to provide clinicians with actionable information to improve patient care.
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- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, California
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- Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Palo Alto, California
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- Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Pediatric Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Tsakiris DA, Gavriilaki E, Chanou I, Meyer SC. Hemostasis and complement in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: clinical significance of two interactive systems. Bone Marrow Transplant 2024; 59:1349-1359. [PMID: 39004655 PMCID: PMC11452340 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02362-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT) represents a curative treatment option for certain malignant and nonmalignant hematological diseases. Conditioning regimens before HCT, the development of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in the allogeneic setting, and delayed immune reconstitution contribute to early and late complications by inducing tissue damage or humoral alterations. Hemostasis and/or the complement system are biological regulatory defense systems involving humoral and cellular reactions and are variably involved in these complications after allogeneic HCT. The hemostasis and complement systems have multiple interactions, which have been described both under physiological and pathological conditions. They share common tissue targets, such as the endothelium, which suggests interactions in the pathogenesis of several serious complications in the early or late phase after HCT. Complications in which both systems interfere with each other and thus contribute to disease pathogenesis include transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA), sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD), and GVHD. Here, we review the current knowledge on changes in hemostasis and complement after allogeneic HCT and how these changes may define clinical impact.
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Hematology and Central Hematology Laboratory, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Kasper P, Fischer AK, Schumacher JC. Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome after immune-checkpoint-inhibitor therapy: when the liver sends SOS. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e260066. [PMID: 39349302 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2024-260066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2024] Open
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A woman in her 50s presented to the hospital with new-onset jaundice and ascites. Her medical history included a melanoma of the right shoulder, diagnosed 8 months before, for which she had received four cycles of ipilimumab and nivolumab. Due to the oncological history and previous immunotherapy, an immune-checkpoint-inhibitor (ICI)-induced hepatitis was suspected, and a high-dose corticosteroid treatment was initiated. However, as there was no improvement in the liver function tests, a percutaneous liver biopsy was performed for further diagnostic clarification. Histological analysis ultimately identified a hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) as the underlying cause of liver dysfunction and portal hypertension. ICI-related hepatic SOS represents an extremely rare adverse event related to immunotherapy that should be considered in all patients with treatment-refractory ICI-related hepatotoxicity and clinical signs of portal hypertension.
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- Philipp Kasper
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Gómez-Centurión I, Gallardo Morillo AI, Pérez Martínez A, Cabrero Calvo M, Chinea A, González L, Pedraza A, Jiménez Lorenzo MJ, Robles MC, Bailén R, Cascón MJP, Cabero A, Piñana Sánchez JL, Luna A, Perera Alvarez M, Rovira M, Torrent Catarineu A, Sánchez-Pina J, Kwon M. Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome/Veno-Occlusive Disease after Unmanipulated Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation with Post-Transplantation Cyclophosphamide: A Study on Behalf of the Spanish Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Group (GETH). Transplant Cell Ther 2024; 30:914.e1-914.e8. [PMID: 38851323 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a life-threatening complication after both autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). However, its characterization after haploidentical HSCT (haplo-HSCT) with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (PT-Cy) is scarce. This study aimed to describe characteristics and outcomes of patients with SOS/VOD after haplo-HSCT with PT-Cy. We conducted a retrospective study of 797 patients undergoing a haplo-HSCT with PT-Cy between 2007 and 2019 in 9 centers in Spain. SOS/VOD was defined according to modified Seattle, Baltimore, or revised European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) criteria. Severity was graded retrospectively according to revised EBMT severity criteria into 4 categories: mild, moderate, severe, and very severe. From a total of 797 haplo-HSCTs performed, 46 patients (5.77%) were diagnosed with SOS/VOD at a median of 19 days (range, 4 to 84 days) after transplantation. Based on revised EBMT severity criteria, the SOS/VOD cases were classified as mild (n = 4; 8.7%), moderate (n = 10; 21.7%), severe (n = 12; 26.1%), and very severe (n = 20; 43.5%). Overall, 30 patients (65%) achieved SOS/VOD complete response, 25 (83%) of whom were treated with defibrotide. Twenty patients (43%) died before day +100 post-HSCT. Death was attributed to SOS/VOD in 11 patients, and 5 patients died of other causes without resolution of SOS/VOD. The incidence of SOS/VOD after haplo-HSCT with PT-Cy was comparable to those reported after HLA-identical HSCT series. Most of the patients developed very severe SOS/VOD according to revised EBMT severity criteria. Despite a promising SOS/VOD complete response (CR) rate (65%), 100-day mortality remained high (43%), indicating that further improvement in the management of this potentially fatal complication is needed.
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- Ignacio Gómez-Centurión
- Department of Hematology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Hematology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; Department of Hematology, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Department of Hematology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Department of Hematology, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Department of Hematology, Institut Català d'Oncologia-Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain; Department of Hematology, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Hematology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain; Department of Hematology, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín, Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Institut Català d'Oncologia-Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Hematology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
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Cui K, Chen J, Zhang S, He C, Sun S, Li J. Risk Factors for Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15449. [PMID: 39258505 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE AND BACKGROUND Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is a life-threatening complication in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients. However, the related risk factors in pediatric and young adult HSCT recipients remain unclear. Thus, we conducted this meta-analysis to identify potential risk factors for SOS in children and young adults undergoing HSCT. METHOD We acquired related articles through searching PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library up to May 31, 2024. We calculated odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to identify potential risk factors. RESULTS A total of 12 studies with 7644 HSCT recipients were included. Bone marrow transplantation (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.03-1.77, I2 = 0%), busulfan (BU) (OR = 3.63, 95% CI: 1.78-7.38, I2 = 70%), and fludarabine (FLU) (OR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.09-2.21, I2 = 16%) were risk factors for SOS after HSCT in children and young adults. CONCLUSION Bone marrow transplantation and the use of BU or FLU might be risk factors for SOS after HSCT in children and young adults.
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- Kai Cui
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Fleming S, Scott AP, Coutsouvelis J, Fraser C, Bajel A, Nelson A, Conyers R, McEwan A, Yeung D, Campion V, Teague L, McGuire M, Morris E, Gabriel M, Wayte R, Douglas G, Chien N, Hamad N. ANZTCT practice statement: sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease diagnosis and management. Intern Med J 2024; 54:1548-1556. [PMID: 39076028 DOI: 10.1111/imj.16453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a life-threatening complication which can develop after haemopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and some antibody-drug conjugates. Several SOS/VOD diagnostic and management guidelines exist, with the most recent and refined being the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation adult and paediatric guidelines. Timely diagnosis and effective management (including the availability of therapeutic options) significantly contribute to improved patient outcomes. In Australia and New Zealand, there is variability in clinical practice and access to SOS/VOD therapies. This review aims to summarise the current evidence for SOS/VOD diagnosis, prevention and treatment and to provide recommendations for SOS/VOD in the context of contemporary Australasian HSCT clinical practice.
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- Shaun Fleming
- Clinical Haematology, Alfred Hospital and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Blood and Marrow Transplant Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Pharmacogenomics Team, Stem Cell Biology, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Children's Cancer Centre, The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Haematology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- South West Sydney Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital and Adelaide Medical School, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Starship Blood and Cancer Center, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Centre for Children, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Haematology, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Venkatesh SK, Harper KC, Borhani AA, Furlan A, Thompson SM, Chen EZM, Idilman IS, Miller FH, Hoodeshenas S, Navin PJ, Gu CN, Welle CL, Torbenson MS. Hepatic Sinusoidal Disorders. Radiographics 2024; 44:e240006. [PMID: 39146204 DOI: 10.1148/rg.240006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Hepatic sinusoids are highly specialized microcirculatory conduits within the hepatic lobules that facilitate liver functions. The sinusoids can be affected by various disorders, including sinusoidal dilatation, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), sinusoidal cellular infiltration, perisinusoidal infiltration, and endothelial neoplasms, such as hemangioendothelioma and angiosarcoma. While these disorders, particularly SOS and neoplasms, can be life threatening, their clinical manifestation is often nonspecific. Patients may present with right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, hepatomegaly, ascites, splenomegaly, and unexplained weight gain, although the exact manifestation depends on the cause, severity, and duration of the disease. Ultimately, invasive tests may be necessary to establish the diagnosis. A comprehensive understanding of imaging manifestations of various sinusoidal disorders contributes to early diagnosis and can help radiologists detect subclinical disease. Additionally, specific imaging features may assist in identifying the cause of the disorder, leading to a more focused and quicker workup. For example, a mosaic pattern of enhancement of the liver parenchyma is suggestive of sinusoidal dilatation; peripheral and patchy reticular hypointensity of the liver parenchyma on hepatobiliary MR images is characteristic of SOS; and associated diffuse multiple hyperintensities on diffusion-weighted images may be specific for malignant sinusoidal cellular infiltration. The authors provide an overview of the pathogenesis, clinical features, and imaging appearances of various hepatic sinusoidal disorders, with a special emphasis on SOS. ©RSNA, 2024 Supplemental material is available for this article.
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- Sudhakar K Venkatesh
- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging Division, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 (S.K.V., K.C.H., S.M.T., S.H., P.J.N., C.N.G., C.L.W.); Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (K.C.H.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Ill (A.A.B.); Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa (A.F., F.H.M.); Department of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn (E.Z.M.C., M.S.T.); and Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey (I.S.I.)
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Herms Q, Fuster-Anglada C, Juanola A. Pembrolizumab-Induced Liver Injury: Beyond Immune-Mediated Hepatitis. Gastroenterology 2024; 167:443-445. [PMID: 38320724 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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- Queralt Herms
- Liver Unit, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red Enfermedades Hepaticas y Digestivas, Barcelona, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red Enfermedades Hepaticas y Digestivas, Barcelona, Spain.
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Thielemans N, De Beule N, Van den Bergh F, Lefesvre P, De Becker A. Successful Treatment of Very Severe Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome After Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin With Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt, Defibrotide, and High-Dose Corticosteroids: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e67682. [PMID: 39185292 PMCID: PMC11344603 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication, usually described in the setting of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The very severe forms have a high mortality rate (>80%) and need fast recognition and urgent treatment. In this case report, we describe a unique and successful treatment strategy. We present a 27-year-old patient with newly diagnosed CD33+ acute myeloid leukemia (AML). She was treated with induction chemotherapy (7+3 regimen) and gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO). In the absence of other major risk factors, she developed a very severe SOS with multiple organ failure. She was successfully treated with the urgent insertion of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), defibrotide, and high-dose corticosteroids. This case of successful treatment for very severe SOS supports a combination strategy involving the immediate mechanical reduction of portal hypertension through TIPS and drug-mediated inhibition of microvascular thrombosis. Furthermore, this case shows the need for an improved prevention strategy, including the identification of additional risk factors and biomarkers.
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- Naomi Thielemans
- Department of Clinical Hematology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, BEL
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- Department of Clinical Hematology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, BEL
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, BEL
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- Department of Anatomopathology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, BEL
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- Department of Clinical Hematology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, BEL
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Davidov Y, Shem-Tov N, Yerushalmi R, Hod T, Ben-Ari Z, Nagler A, Shimoni A, Danylesko I. Liver stiffness measurements predict Sinusoidal Obstructive Syndrome after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2024; 59:1070-1075. [PMID: 38658660 PMCID: PMC11296942 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02288-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Sinusoidal Obstructive Syndrome (SOS) is a life-threatening complication after hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT), characterized by post-sinusoidal portal hypertension. FibroScan is used to assess portal hypertension non-invasively. We assessed transient elastography (TE) applicability in diagnosing SOS. The study included 27 adult patients, 11 underwent TE for high SOS risk pre-HSCT, 17 underwent TE post-HSCT due to bilirubin ≥2 mg/dl with no definite diagnosis of SOS. The first group had median Liver Stiffness Measurement (LSM) of 7.4 kPa (range, 3.3-22.5). Based on LSM results, conditioning regimen was modified for six patients and two of them developed SOS. Only one patient who did not have protocol adjustment experienced SOS. No patient with LSM < 7 kPa developed SOS. The second group had median LSM of 7.7 kPa (4.4-31.5). Median LSM after HSCT was significantly higher in patients who subsequently developed established SOS (n = 10) compared to patients who did not (n = 8), with values of 10.7 kPa (5.6-31.5) and 5.9 kPa (4.4-13.8), respectively (p = 0.02). An LSM cut-off of 7.5 kPa had a sensitivity and specificity of 75 and 80% for diagnosing SOS. In conclusion, pre-HSCT LSM can help adjustment of conditioning regimen in patients with high-risk for SOS. Post-HSCT LSM can help in early diagnosis of SOS.
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- Yana Davidov
- Liver Diseases Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- Renal Transplant Center and Nephrology department, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Liver Diseases Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- The Division of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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Randhawa B, Blosser N, Daly A, Storek J, Shaheen AA, Jamani K. Chronic liver disease after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Cytotherapy 2024:S1465-3249(24)00772-2. [PMID: 39046389 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 06/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND AIMS There are few descriptions of the epidemiology of chronic liver disease (CLD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Among those transplanted before 2000, viral hepatitis was the dominant cause of CLD. Recently, the prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, previously known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) is increasing in the general population. In addition, survivors of allo-HCT are known to be at increased risk of metabolic syndrome. We set out to describe the epidemiology of CLD in a modern cohort of allo-HCT recipients. We hypothesized that MASLD would be the most common cause of CLD in the cohort. METHODS We undertook a retrospective cohort and nested case-control study of 2-year survivors of allo-HCT in Alberta transplanted between 2008 and 2018. RESULTS Among 392 2-year survivors of allo-HCT between 2008 and 2018, the prevalence of CLD was 41.8% and MASLD was identified in 56% of those with CLD, followed by iron overload in 47% of those with CLD. The prevalence of MASLD among the entire cohort was 46%. Although most patients developed CLD before 2 years post-transplant, there was a 13% cumulative incidence of new CLD after 2 years posttransplant. Grade 2-4 acute graft-versus-host disease and/or moderate-to-severe chronic graft-versus-host disease and pretransplant CLD were strongly associated with CLD. In the case-control study examining the association between cardiovascular risk factors and CLD, type 2 diabetes was associated with CLD. Cirrhosis developed in 1.5% of survivors, and MASLD was an underlying etiology in one half of these cases. There was no difference in overall survival and non-relapse mortality between those who did and did not develop CLD. CONCLUSIONS MASLD is the main cause of CLD in recent long-term survivors of allo-HCT and may be associated with post-transplant corticosteroid exposure and type 2 diabetes. We note a shift in the underlying etiology of CLD post-HCT: previous studies describe viral hepatitis as the most common cause of CLD. The high prevalence of MASLD in allo-HCT recipients has important implications for survivorship care.
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- Baljit Randhawa
- Alberta Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Division of Hematology & Hematologic Malignancies, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Georgescu D, Lighezan DF, Lascu A, Buzas R, Faur A, Ionita I, Rosca CI, Suceava I, Calamar-Popovici D, Ionita M, Ancusa OE. Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Expect the Unexpected. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:845. [PMID: 39063599 PMCID: PMC11277572 DOI: 10.3390/life14070845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a rare liver vascular condition, potentially life-threatening, with clinical signs of portal hypertension, frequently reported in relation to bone marrow transplantation and possibly in non-transplantation-related chemotherapy. We report the case of a 65-year-old female patient who insidiously developed fatigue, mild tenderness of the right upper abdominal quadrant, hepato-splenomegaly and slight weight gain consecutive to ascites development, as well as persistent elevation of transaminases and mild thrombocytopenia. To note, she had a previous history of colorectal cancer (CRC) with liver metastases and several courses of chemotherapy. Abdominal duplex and elastography measurements made the diagnosis of cirrhosis improbable. A lot of lab work-ups were performed in order to rule out several diseases and conditions. Further, transjugular access was used to perform the measurement of the hepatic venous pressure gradient and liver biopsy that confirmed SOS/VOD. In late 2023, she was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma, requiring chemotherapy again. At present, the liver condition is stationary, but the prognosis is, however, uncertain. In conclusion, we presented the atypical case of a female patient who developed portal hypertension syndrome associated with the late onset of SOS/VOD, after 5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin chemotherapy for CRC and liver metastases, subsequently diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma, which posed many diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Given the potentially bad outcome, an early diagnosis of SOS/VOD in patients receiving drugs of risk is important not only to stratify further risk, but also to initiate an appropriate therapy in order to improve the prognosis.
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- Doina Georgescu
- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Functional Sciences, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embriology, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, “V Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (D.G.); (D.F.L.); (R.B.); (I.I.); (C.I.R.); (I.S.); (D.C.-P.); (M.I.); (O.E.A.)
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Katlan B, Erkasar F, Topdemir M, Günaydin G, Ozen A. Veno-Occlusive Disease: A Life-saving Novel Approach With Plasma Exchange, IVIG, and Steroid, Without Defibrotide. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2024; 46:e348-e353. [PMID: 38810004 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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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 treatment of severe VOD in an ALL patient using therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), and methylprednisolone (MPZ). The patient showed significant clinical and laboratory improvement after this combined therapeutic approach. CONCLUSION This case highlights the effectiveness of TPE, IVIG, and MPZ in the treatment of severe VOD in ALL patients, providing insights into alternative therapeutic strategies in the absence of Defibrotide.
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- Banu Katlan
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology
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- Radiology, Mersin Training and Research Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- Radiology, Mersin Training and Research Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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Wu J, Zhang X, Qin B, Qiu X, Zhang X, Zhang H, Du X, Sun L, Cai Y, Zhou J. Incidence, Etiology and Prognosis of Initial Liver Injury After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study. Transplant Proc 2024; 56:1436-1445. [PMID: 38972762 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Liver injury post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT), particularly first-time occurrences, is a prevalent and severe complication. METHODS Clinical data from 262 patients treated at 3 medical centers in Shenzhen, China, between January 2018 and December 2021 were retrospectively collected. Risk factors and outcomes of initial liver injury post allo-HSCT were analyzed. RESULTS Liver injury occurred in 70.8% of patients, with drug-induced liver injury (DILI) being the most common cause. Other causes included graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and veno-occlusive disease (VOD). Pre-transplant HBsAg positivity was a significant risk factor. Differences in the timing and survival outcomes were observed among patients with different causes and types of liver injury. Patients with VOD or hepatic aGVHD had lower overall survival compared to those with DILI or hepatic cGVHD. Patients with isolated enzyme elevation had a more favorable prognosis than those with isolated bilirubin elevation or simultaneous enzyme and bilirubin elevation. CONCLUSION Findings of our study serve as a crucial resource for clinicians, assisting in the challenging task of diagnosing and managing liver injuries after allo-HSCT, especially when it occurs for the first time, which may ultimately help to reduce early treatment-related mortality and enhance the long-term survival of transplant recipients.
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- Jingsong Wu
- Department of Hematology, The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; the First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; the First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Hematology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China.
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- Department of Hematology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University; the First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China.
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Farina M, Scaini MC, Facchinetti A, Leoni A, Bernardi S, Catoni C, Morello E, Radici V, Frioni F, Campodonico E, Traverso G, Cavallaro G, Olivieri A, Galieni P, Renzo ND, Patriarca F, Carluccio P, Skert C, Maffini E, Pellizzeri S, Campisi G, Re F, Benedetti E, Rosato A, Almici C, Chiusolo P, Peccatori J, Malagola M, Poggiana C, Russo D. Evaluation of Circulating Endothelial Cells as Direct Marker of Endothelial Damage in Allo-Transplant Recipients at High Risk of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease/Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome. Transplant Cell Ther 2024; 30:580.e1-580.e14. [PMID: 38582286 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2024.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), also known as veno-occlusive disease (VOD), is a rare but potentially fatal complication following allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT). Timely identification of SOS/VOD to allow for prompt treatment is critical, but identifying a VOD-predictive biomarker remains challenging. Given the pivotal role of endothelial dysfunction in SOS/VOD pathophysiology, the CECinVOD study prospectively evaluated levels of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) in patients undergoing allo-HCT with a myeloablative conditioning (MAC) regimen to investigate the potential of CEC level in predicting and diagnosing SOS/VOD. A total of 150 patients from 11 Italian bone marrow transplantation units were enrolled. All participants were age >18 years and received a MAC regimen, putting them at elevated risk of developing SOS/VOD. Overall, 6 cases of SOS/VOD (4%) were recorded. CECs were detected using the Food and Drug Administration-approved CellSearch system, an immunomagnetic selection-based platform incorporating ferrofluid nanoparticles and fluorescent-labeled antibodies, and were defined as CD146+, CD105+, DAPI+, or CD45-. Blood samples were collected at the following time points: before (T0) and at the end of conditioning treatment (T1), at neutrophil engraftment (T2), and at 7 to 10 days postengraftment (T3). For patients who developed VOD, additional samples were collected at any suspected or proven VOD onset (T4) and weekly during defibrotide treatment (T5 to T8). A baseline CEC count >17/mL was associated with an elevated risk of SOS/VOD (P = .04), along with bilirubin level >1.5 mg/mL and a haploidentical donor hematopoietic stem cell source. Postconditioning regimen (T1) CEC levels were elevated (P = .02), and levels were further increased at engraftment (P < .0001). Additionally, patients developing SOS/VOD after engraftment, especially those with late-onset SOS/VOD, showed a markedly higher relative increase (>150%) in CEC count. Multivariate analysis supported these findings, along with a high Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score at engraftment (T2). Finally, CEC kinetics corresponded with defibrotide treatment. After the start of therapy (T4), CEC levels showed an initial increase in the first week (T5), followed by a progressive decrease during VOD treatment (T6 and T7) and a return to pre-SOS/VOD onset levels at resolution of the complication. This prospective multicenter study reveals a low incidence of SOS/VOD in high-risk patients compared to historical data, in line with recent reports. The results from the CECinVOD study collectively confirm the endothelial injury in allo-HCT and its role in in the development of SOS/VOD, suggesting that CEC level can be a valuable biomarker for diagnosing SOS/VOD and identifying patients at greater risk of this complication, especially late-onset SOS/VOD. Furthermore, CEC kinetics may support treatment strategies by providing insight into the optimal timing for discontinuing defibrotide treatment.
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- Mirko Farina
- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padua, Italy; Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DISCOG), University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padua, Italy.
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Hematology Section, Department of Radiologic and Hematologic Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome; Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy, Oncology, and Hematology, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitana Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Clinica di Ematologia e Clinica Medica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia e Terapia cellulare, Ospedale C. e G. Mazzoni, Ascoli Piceno, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOUC Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, "Ospedale Dell'Angelo", Venezia Mestre, Italy
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- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna; Istituto "L. e A. Seràgnoli", Bologna, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitana Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padua, Italy; Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology (DISCOG), University of Padua, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Laboratory for Stem Cells Manipulation and Cryopreservation, Department of Transfusion Medicine, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Hematology Section, Department of Radiologic and Hematologic Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome; Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy, Oncology, and Hematology, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cell Therapies and Hematology Research Program, Department of Clinical and Experimental Science, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Takemura K, Nakamae M, Okamura H, Sakatoku K, Ido K, Makuuchi Y, Kuno M, Takakuwa T, Hirose A, Nishimoto M, Nakashima Y, Koh H, Igarashi K, Kubota H, Hino M, Nakamae H. Autotaxin is a potential predictive marker for the development of veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:1705-1715. [PMID: 38494552 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-024-05685-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Veno-occlusive disease/sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (VOD/SOS) is a life-threatening complication after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT), and stratification of the high-risk group before transplantation is significant. Serum autotaxin (ATX) levels have been reported to increase in patients with liver fibrosis caused by metabolic inhibition from liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. Considering that the pathophysiology of VOD/SOS begins with liver sinusoidal endothelial cell injury, an increase in serum ATX levels may precede the onset of VOD/SOS. A retrospective study with 252 patients, including 12 patients with VOD/SOS, who had received allo-HCT was performed. The cumulative incidence of VOD/SOS was higher in the group with serum ATX levels before conditioning (baseline ATX) above the upper reference limit (high ATX group, p < 0.001), and 1-year cumulative incidences were 22.7% (95% confidence interval [95%CI], 3.1-42.4%) and 3.5% (95%CI, 1.1-5.8%), respectively. In the multivariate analysis, elevated baseline ATX was identified as an independent risk factor for VOD/SOS development and showed an additive effect on the predictive ability of known risk factors. Furthermore, the incidence of VOD/SOS-related mortality was greater in the high ATX group (16.7% vs. 1.3%; p = 0.005). Serum ATX is a potential predictive marker for the development of VOD/SOS.
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- Kazuya Takemura
- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Bioscience Division, Tosoh Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Informatics, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-8585, Japan
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- Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, Osaka Metropolitan University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Sawyer J, Elliott T, Orton L, Sowell H, Gatwood K, Shultes K. Prevention and management of acute toxicities from conditioning regimens during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clin Hematol Int 2024; 6:1-10. [PMID: 38817311 PMCID: PMC11087001 DOI: 10.46989/001c.94952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) remains the only curative option for several hematological malignancies. Its use has continued to grow, with an estimated 23,500 transplants performed annually in the United States alone. The acute toxicities that occur from conditioning chemotherapy can impact the peri-transplant period and have substantial implications on patients' tolerability and outcomes, irrespective of the treatment of their disease. Chemotherapy-induced nausea vomiting (CINV), mucositis, transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA), and sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, also known as a veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) can all have significant implications for patients. These acute complications begin with the start of conditioning chemotherapy and add to potential toxicity for patients throughout the early post-transplant period, from Day +30 for CINV, mucositis, and SOS, and which can continue through at least Day +100 with the onset of TA-TMA. These toxicities must be prevented and managed appropriately. This review will summarize the literature surrounding them and guide their management.
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- Jana Sawyer
- PharmacyVA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
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Ichikawa H, Yakushijin K, Kurata K, Tsuji T, Takemoto N, Joyce M, Okazoe Y, Takahashi R, Matsumoto S, Sakai R, Kitao A, Miyata Y, Saito Y, Kawamoto S, Yamamoto K, Ito M, Murayama T, Matsuoka H, Minami H. Utility of the refined EBMT diagnostic and severity criteria 2023 for sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease. Bone Marrow Transplant 2024; 59:518-525. [PMID: 38287083 PMCID: PMC10994840 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-024-02215-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease (SOS/VOD) is a life-threatening complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Early diagnosis of SOS/VOD is associated with improved clinical outcomes. In 2023, the refined European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation diagnostic and severity criteria (refined EBMT criteria 2023) have been advocated. The revision has introduced new diagnostic categories, namely; probable, clinical, and proven SOS/VOD. In addition, the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score has been newly incorporated into the SOS/VOD severity grading. We performed a retrospective analysis to evaluate the utility of these criteria. We analyzed 161 cases who underwent allogeneic HSCT. We identified 53 probable, 23 clinical, and 4 proven SOS/VOD cases. Probable SOS/VOD was diagnosed a median of 5.0 days earlier (interquartile range: 2-13 days, P < 0.001) than that of clinical SOS/VOD. The development of probable SOS/VOD alone was associated with a significantly inferior survival proportion compared to non-SOS/VOD (100-day survival, 86.2% vs. 94.3%, P = 0.012). The SOFA score contributed to the prediction of prognosis. Consequently, the refined EBMT criteria 2023 demonstrated the utility of SOS/VOD diagnosis and severity grading. Further investigations and improvements in these criteria are warranted.
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- Hiroya Ichikawa
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan.
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Hyogo Prefectural Harima-Himeji General Medical Center, Himeji, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Science, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Division of Molecular and Cellular Signaling, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Laboratory of Hematology, Division of Medical Biophysics, Kobe University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Hyogo Cancer Center, Akashi, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
- Department of Integrated Analyses of Bioresource and Health Care, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Department of Medicine, Kobe University Hospital and Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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Kabat M, Gill S, Kim K, Omidvari K, Lee R. Hepatic veno-occlusive disease complicated with extreme hyperammonaemia (920 µmol/L) treated with defibrotide, lactulose, rifampin and haemodialysis. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e258876. [PMID: 38514165 PMCID: PMC10961531 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD)/sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) is a severe complication that can occur following haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) with high-intensity conditioning chemotherapy regimens. Severe VOD/SOS, often characterised by multiorgan failure, is associated with a high mortality rate. This case report details the complex clinical course of a male patient in his mid-20s, recently diagnosed with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, who underwent allogeneic HSCT. Based on the 2023 European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) criteria, the patient developed very severe VOD/SOS, prompting immediate treatment with defibrotide. Unexpectedly, he developed profound hyperammonaemia exceeding 900 µmol/L, leading to encephalopathy and cerebral oedema. Despite aggressive interventions including defibrotide, lactulose, rifampin and haemodialysis, the patient passed away due to cerebral oedema and pulseless electrical activity arrest. We theorise the hyperammonaemia is disproportionate to his hepatic dysfunction and is possibly secondary to an acquired defect of the urea synthesis consistent with idiopathic hyperammonaemia, a rare complication in patients receiving intense conditioning chemotherapy.
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- Maciej Kabat
- Internal Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Hematology and Oncology, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA
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Gaume C, Moluçon Chabrot C, Chabrot P, Abergel A. Editorial: How often can we get the right diagnosis after bone marrow transplant in patients with abnormal liver function tests? Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2024; 59:705-706. [PMID: 38349701 DOI: 10.1111/apt.17840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Dezan et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17756 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17870
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- C Gaume
- Médecine digestive et hépatobiliaire, CHU Clermont Ferrand, Clermont Ferrand, France
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- Service de thérapie cellulaire et hématologie clinique, CHU Clermont Ferrand, Clermont Ferrand, France
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- Imagerie médicale et radiologie interventionnelle, CHU Clermont Ferrand, Clermont Ferrand, France
- Thérapies Guidées par l'Image, Institut Pascal, UMR 6602 CNRS UCA SIGMA, Clermont Ferrand, France
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- Médecine digestive et hépatobiliaire, CHU Clermont Ferrand, Clermont Ferrand, France
- Thérapies Guidées par l'Image, Institut Pascal, UMR 6602 CNRS UCA SIGMA, Clermont Ferrand, France
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Lu F, Jia S, Lu H, Zhao H, Li Z, Zhuge Y, Romeiro FG, Mendez-Sanchez N, Qi X. Primary Budd-Chiari syndrome versus sinusoidal obstruction syndrome: a review. Curr Med Res Opin 2024; 40:303-313. [PMID: 38006404 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2288909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) and sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) are two major vascular disorders of the liver, of which both can cause portal hypertension related complications, but their locations of obstruction are different. BCS refers to the obstruction from the hepatic vein to the junction between the inferior vena cava and right atrium, which is the major etiology of post-sinusoidal portal hypertension; by comparison, SOS is characterized as the obstruction at the level of hepatic sinusoids and terminal venulae, which is a cause of sinusoidal portal hypertension. Both of them can cause hepatic congestion with life-threatening complications, especially acute liver failure and chronic portal hypertension, and share some similar features in terms of imaging and clinical presentations, but they have heterogeneous risk factors, management strategy, and prognosis. Herein, this paper reviews the current evidence and then summarizes the difference between primary BCS and SOS in terms of risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Feifei Lu
- College of Medicine and Biological Information Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutis, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutis, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutis, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutis, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Liver Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic and Foundation, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- College of Medicine and Biological Information Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
- Liver Cirrhosis Study Group, Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
- Department of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceutis, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China
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Wang X, Zhou Y, Sun Q, Zhang Q, Zhou H, Zhang J, Du Y, Wang Y, Yuan K, Xu L, Zhang M, Yan D, Zeng L, Xu K, Sang W. Thymosin β4 exerts cytoprotective function and attenuates liver injury in murine hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Transplant Cell Ther 2023:S2666-6367(23)01292-7. [PMID: 37192732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtct.2023.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
Abstract
Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS) is one of the life-threatening complications that may occur after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells (HSECs) injury and liver fibrosis are key mechanisms of HSOS. Thymosin β4 (Tβ4) is an active polypeptide that functions in a variety of pathological and physiological states such as inflammation regulation, anti-apoptosis and anti-fibrosis. In this study, we found that Tβ4 can stimulate HSECs proliferation, migration and tube formation in vitro via activation of pro-survival signaling AKT (protein kinase B). In addition, Tβ4 resisted γ irradiation-induced HSECs growth arrest and apoptosis in parallel with upregulation of anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma-extra-large (Bcl-xL) and B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), which may be associated with activation of AKT. More importantly, Tβ4 significantly inhibited irradiation-induced proinflammatory cytokines in parallel with negative regulation of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB and MAPK p38. Meanwhile, Tβ4 reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species production and upregulated antioxidants in HSECs. Additionally, Tβ4 inhibited irradiation-induced activation of hepatic stellate cells via downregulation expression of fibrogenic markers α-SMA, PAI-1 and TGF-β. In a murine HSOS model, levels of circulating alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, total bilirubin, and pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-1β and TNF-α were significantly reduced after administration of Tβ4 peptide; further, Tβ4 treatment successfully ameliorated HSECs injury, inflammatory damage and fibrosis of murine liver. Taken together, Tβ4 stimulates proliferation and angiogenesis of HSECs, exerts cytoprotective effect and attenuates liver injury in murine HSOS model, which could be a potential strategy to prevent and treat HSOS after HSCT.
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Affiliation(s)
- Xiangmin Wang
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Qing Zhang
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Hongyuan Zhou
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Jiaoli Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
| | - Yuwei Du
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Yuhan Wang
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Ke Yuan
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Linyan Xu
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
| | - Meng Zhang
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China.
| | - Kailin Xu
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China.
| | - Wei Sang
- Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Jiangsu Province, China.
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