| Literature DB >> 23879 |
B Salfner, H Borberg, G Krüger, K Schumacher, E Siebel.
Abstract
Graft-versus-Host disease following the transfusion of leukocytes from normal donor occured during remission-reinduction therapy in a 5 years old girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia. The clinical picture consisting of rash, diarrhea and somnolence was congruent with the diagnosis. Graft-versus-Host disease was confirmed by histology of skin biopsy and exclusion of other causes. The child survived the disease. We recommend the irradiation of leukocyte concentrates before transfusion.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 23879 DOI: 10.1007/BF01002117
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blut ISSN: 0006-5242