| Literature DB >> 17893186 |
Ronald M Kline1, Steven M L Neudorf, Howard I Baron.
Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been shown to correct or improve a variety of autoimmune disorders. This has not been reported for celiac disease, but transmission to a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipient from a donor with celiac disease has been reported. We report a 12-year-old girl with celiac disease who was diagnosed with acute leukemia and received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Her celiac disease resolved after the hematopoietic stem cell transplant.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17893186 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2006-3397
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatrics ISSN: 0031-4005 Impact factor: 7.124