ISSN:
1432-0584
Keywords:
Bone marrow transplantation
;
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary This is the first report of a successful bone marrow transplantation for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. A 41-year-old woman with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia received, as primary treatment, a novel preparatory regimen consisting of high dose fractionated total body irradiation and high dose VP-16 chemotherapy followed by allogeneic marrow transplantation from her histocompatible brother. The patient is now more than two years after marrow transplantation with normal blood counts and a normal bone marrow which is of donor type. For younger patients with this disease who have a histocompatible sibling donor, bone marrow transplantation may represent a valid therapeutic option with curative potential.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00320376
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