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Published on: January 19, 2024
Acquired Aplastic Anemia: What Have We Learned and What Is in the Horizon?
1Division of Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 3901 Beaubien Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
Abstract:
Acquired aplastic anemia (aAA) characterized by peripheral pancytopenia and bone marrow aplasia is a rare and serious disorder. Differential diagnosis includes constitutional bone marrow failure syndromes and myelodysplastic disorders. Autoimmune reaction to altered hematopoietic stem cells highlights the underlying mechanism. Matched related donor allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the ideal pediatric treatment; alternative approaches include immunosuppressive therapy and use of eltrombopag. Progression to clonal disorders can occur. Recently, alternative donor hematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcomes have significantly improved. Despite advances, aAA continues to be a challenge for hematologists.
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