Korean J Pediatr.  2007 Jul;50(7):613-621. 10.3345/kjp.2007.50.7.613.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: overview for general pediatrician

• Hwang TJ

• KMID: 2278455
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2007.50.7.613

Abstract

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has expanded and evolved substantially in the last decades to treat various malignant and nonmalignant diseases. However, the conditioning regimen can lead to transplantation related death by major organ dysfunction, severe infection and bleeding. In the allogeneic setting, graft versus host disease may also develop, making post-transplant management complex. To overcome these problems, new stem cell sources, stem cell mobilizing agents and new skills, nonmyeloablative stem cell transplantation including reduced intensity stem cell transplantation has been introduced in clinical practice, but problems remained so far. Recipients of stem cell transplant may be severely immunocompromised for many months after transplantation. Furthermore, long- term complications (endocrine, metabolic, relapse, second malignancies, etc) can develop. Pediatrician is open called on to participate in the evaluation and consideration of patients for possible transplant and long-term follow-up of HSCT patients. This review is intended as a basic overview of HSCT relevant to general pediatrician.

Keyword

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; General pediatrician

MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies
Graft vs Host Disease
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
Hematopoietic Stem Cells*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Neoplasms, Second Primary
Recurrence
Stem Cell Transplantation
Stem Cells