Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for inherited bone marrow failure syndromes.

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for inherited bone marrow failure syndromes.
Int J Hematol. 2016 Feb 12;
Authors: Dalle JH, de Latour RP
Abstract
Inherited bone marrow failure (IBMF) syndromes are a heterogeneous group of rare hematological disorders characterized by the impairment of hematopoiesis, which harbor specific clinical presentations and pathogenic mechanisms. Some of these syndromes may progress through clonal evolution, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Most prominent are failures of DNA repair such as Fanconi Anemia and much rarer failure of ribosomal apparatus, e.g., Diamond Blackfan Anemia or of telomere elongation such as dyskeratosis congenita. In these congenital disorders, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is often a consideration. However, HSCT will not correct the underlying disease and possible co-existing extra-medullary (multi)-organ defects, but will improve BMF. Indications as well as transplantation characteristics are most of the time controversial in this setting because of the rarity of reported cases. The present paper proposes a short overview of current practices.
PMID: 26872907 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: International Journal of Hematology - February 12, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Dalle JH, de Latour RP Tags: Int J Hematol Source Type: research