What is Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Stem Cell Transplant
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) involves the intravenous infusion of autologous or allogeneic stem cells collected from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood to reestablish hematopoiesis in patients with damaged or defective bone marrow or immune systems.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 10 | 6 | |
| Fanconi's anemia | 2 | 0 | |
| Multiple myeloma | 2 | 0 | |
| Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy | 1 | 1 | |
| Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | 1 | 0 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Weakened immune system | 1 |
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