Graft-versus-myeloma after withdrawal of immunosuppression following allogeneic peripheral stem cell transplantation

Bone Marrow Transplant. 1999 Oct;24(8):925-7. doi: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1701980.

Abstract

There is growing evidence for a graft-versus-myeloma effect following allogeneic stem cell transplantation. We add to this evidence by reporting complete remission achieved by withdrawal of immunosuppression in a patient with multiple myeloma progressing after HLA-identical sibling peripheral stem cell transplantation. De novo chronic graft-versus-host disease coincided with the anti-myeloma effect and responded to treatment. The patient remains in complete remission 3 years after transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Graft vs Tumor Effect*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy
  • Multiple Myeloma / immunology
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*
  • Transplantation, Homologous