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sinusoidal obstruction syndrome
sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, SOS.A disruption in the normal flow of venous blood from the sinusoids of the liver and the hepatic venules. It occurs primarily after hematopoietic ("stem") cell transplantation and is characterized by enlargement of the liver, right upper quadrant pain, jaundice, and massive fluid retention in the peritoneum (ascites) within the first three weeks after transplantation. It was formerly known as veno-occlusive disease of the liver. AcronymsSeeSOS |