| Literature DB >> 24168326 |
Niall O'Connell1, Matthew Goodyer, Mary Gleeson, Lorna Storey, Martina Williams, Melanie Cotter, Aengus O'Marcaigh, Owen Smith.
Abstract
AIHA following allogeneic HSCT is appearing more frequently in the literature. It occurs as a result of donor cell-derived antibodies targeting donor red cell antigens. Little guidance exists on the management of such patients, particularly in the pediatric setting. First-line conventional treatment is corticosteroids and/or immunoglobulin therapy with monoclonal antibody therapy reserved for treatment failure. We report our experience of a child refractory to immunoglobulin and steroid therapy who required several infusions of rituximab and immunomodulatory therapy to obtain a clinically significant response.Entities:
Keywords: anemia; hematopoietic stem cell transplant; mycophenolate mofetil; rituximab
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24168326 DOI: 10.1111/petr.12172
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Transplant ISSN: 1397-3142