Induction of late graft-versus-host disease in a patient post-allogeneic stem cell transplantation by progesterone in conjunction with donor lymphocyte infusion

Leuk Res. 2008 Mar;32(3):501-3. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2007.07.014. Epub 2007 Aug 28.

Abstract

Patients after stem cell transplantation (SCT), often develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) which, although potentially dangerous, is associated with the beneficial graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect. Where there is high risk of disease recurrence, donor lymphocyte infusions (DLI) are given to provide long-term disease control. We present a patient treated with DLI 4 years post-SCT, who developed acute GVHD after administration of progesterone to induce menstruation. This rare allergic reaction warrants further investigation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Disease / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / therapy
  • Lymphocyte Transfusion*
  • Progesterone / adverse effects*
  • Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Transplantation, Homologous

Substances

  • Progesterone