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Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for childhood autoimmune disease.
- Source :
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Pediatric clinics of North America [Pediatr Clin North Am] 2010 Feb; Vol. 57 (1), pp. 239-71. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can be used in the management of patients with autoimmune disorders. Experience gained in adults has helped to better define the conditioning regimens required and appropriate selection of patients who are most likely to benefit from autologous HSCT. The field has been shifting toward the use of safer and less intense nonmyeloablative regimens used earlier in the disease course before patients accumulate extensive irreversible organ damage. This article reviews the experience of using autologous HSCT in treating the most common childhood autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, primarily juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and diabetes mellitus.<br /> (Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-8240
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20307720
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2009.12.003