Table 2.

Sinusoidal obstructive syndrome associated with inotuzumab

Diagnosis (new EBMT criteria18 )PreventionTreatment
Within 21 d from HCT Avoid double alkylator for conditioning regimen with HCT Permanent discontinuation of inotuzumab if occurs while on therapy 
 Bilirubin ≥2 mg/dL along with 2 of the following: (1) painful hepatomegaly, (2) weight gain >5%, and (3) ascites Avoid treatment with >2 cycles of inotuzumab if planning HCT after induction Supportive therapy for fluid balance and pain control 
Late onset >21 d after HCT Avoid concomitant hepatotoxic medication use (eg, azoles) Paracentesis if respiratory compromise due to ascites 
 Symptoms as the criteria above Encourage use of prophylactic agents, such as ursodiol during HCT Limit fluid removal with paracentesis to <1 L to avoid disruption of renal perfusion 
 Histological diagnosis of SOS Defibrotide for severe SOS 
 Two of the above criteria along with hemodynamic and/or ultrasound evidence of SOS  
Diagnosis (new EBMT criteria18 )PreventionTreatment
Within 21 d from HCT Avoid double alkylator for conditioning regimen with HCT Permanent discontinuation of inotuzumab if occurs while on therapy 
 Bilirubin ≥2 mg/dL along with 2 of the following: (1) painful hepatomegaly, (2) weight gain >5%, and (3) ascites Avoid treatment with >2 cycles of inotuzumab if planning HCT after induction Supportive therapy for fluid balance and pain control 
Late onset >21 d after HCT Avoid concomitant hepatotoxic medication use (eg, azoles) Paracentesis if respiratory compromise due to ascites 
 Symptoms as the criteria above Encourage use of prophylactic agents, such as ursodiol during HCT Limit fluid removal with paracentesis to <1 L to avoid disruption of renal perfusion 
 Histological diagnosis of SOS Defibrotide for severe SOS 
 Two of the above criteria along with hemodynamic and/or ultrasound evidence of SOS  

EBMT, European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation; HCT, allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

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