Correction of celiac disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for acute myelogenous leukemia

Pediatrics. 2007 Oct;120(4):e1120-2. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-3397. Epub 2007 Sep 24.

Abstract

Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been shown to correct or improve a variety of autoimmune disorders. This has not been reported for celiac disease, but transmission to a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation recipient from a donor with celiac disease has been reported. We report a 12-year-old girl with celiac disease who was diagnosed with acute leukemia and received an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Her celiac disease resolved after the hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Celiac Disease / complications
  • Celiac Disease / therapy*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / therapy*
  • Siblings
  • Transplantation, Homologous