Does hematopoietic stem cell transplantation benefit infants with acute leukemia?

Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2013:2013:601-4. doi: 10.1182/asheducation-2013.1.601.

Abstract

A 6-month-old girl was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). She has completed induction therapy and is currently in first complete remission (CR1). You are asked by your resident if hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) would benefit infants with acute leukemia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Allografts
  • Female
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Leukemia / therapy*
  • Male
  • Remission Induction