Pure red cell aplasia after ABO major-mismatched allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation successfully treated with plasma exchange and low-dose steroid: two case reports

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2004 Mar;20(3):128-32. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70096-8.

Abstract

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a complication of ABO-incompatible allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The mechanism is not well known, although the isoagglutinin titer before transplantation or cyclosporine use is considered to be the cause. Patients with this complication require more blood transfusions than those without it. There is no standard treatment. We report two cases of PRCA after allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation that were successfully treated with plasma exchange and low-dose steroid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System / immunology*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Adult
  • Blood Group Incompatibility / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Plasma Exchange*
  • Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure / etiology*
  • Red-Cell Aplasia, Pure / therapy
  • Transplantation, Homologous

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones