Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease
| Definition: |
Blockage of the small- or medium-sized hepatic veins due to nonthrombotic subendothelial edema which may progress to fibrosis. |
| Notes: |
hepatic vein blockage; DF: HVOD |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hepatic Vein Thrombosis (1966-1986),Hepatic Veins (1966-1986),Liver/blood supply (1966-1986) |
Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease Definitions and Terms
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