DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
DOCTORS'
Medical Case Studies
Stem cell transplant
Stem cell transplantation for articular cartilage repair
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are pluripotent cells found in multiple human adult tissues including bone marrow, synovial tissues, and adipose tissues. Since they are derived from the mesoderm, they have been shown to differentiate into bone, cartilage, muscle, and adipose tissue. MSCs from embryonic sources have shown promise scientifically while creating significant controversy. As a result, many researchers have focused on adult stem cells http://www. spinalinjuryfoundation. org/MSC/Stem%20Cell%20Success%20Case%20studies. htm, or stem cells isolated from adult humans that can be transplanted into damaged tissue...
Stem cell transplant - List of case studies
- Stage 4 Neuroblastoma
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and a half months, followed by collection of peripheral stem cells, in sight of a high dose treatment followed by re-infusion of the ... modality therapy with high dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue is indicated . Despite this, as noted in the reference cited ...
- Multiple Myeloma (MM) and Cardiomyopathy
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by high-dose cyclophosphamide (HDC) and autologous stem cell transplantation. The patient's low platelet count is of concern. ...
- Multiple myeloma with renal involvement, bone lesions and Neuropathy
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including a bone biopsy which showed medullary plasma cell infiltration amounting to 40%. A hematology visit was performed by ... and continue only with Dexamethasone and plan a stem cell harvest in view of an autologous transplant. In October 2007 ...
- Portosystemic Encephalopathy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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a liver transplant is possible? Is it possible to use the stem cells? Medical Background: ... (bulky) with histological examination : Non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma diffuse big cells . Bulky stage IIIA ( weight loss 20 kg ...
- Autoimmune hepatitis/cholangitis in patient with Crohn’s disease.
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3) What is your opinion on the possible use of stem cells in this case? 4) Can you advise Italian and international ... plus Remicade increases the risk of hepato-splenic T cell lymphoma in the young. However, Remicade should be given in conjunction ...
- Treatments
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Allogeneic HSCT Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HSCT) Allogeneic stem cell transplant Allogeneic transplantation Allogeneic transplants ...
- IgG Multiple Myeloma
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in the M-component. He received melphalan-based autologous stem cell transplantation, which was complicated by reversible respiratory failure. ...