The controversial and changing role of haematopoietic cell transplantation for lysosomal storage disorders: an update

Bone Marrow Transplant. 2008 Jun:41 Suppl 2:S87-9. doi: 10.1038/bmt.2008.62.

Abstract

Haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can benefit some selected subsets of patients with lysosomal diseases. Results had been impressive in children with MPS I-H, but poor in other disorders. Careful, multidisciplinary decision-making regarding whether to recommend HCT and how to provide optimal pre- and post-HCT care has proven essential to increase the likelihood of a good outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lysosomal Storage Diseases / therapy*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation