Paediatric myelodysplasia.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in childhood comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders, many of which respond poorly to intensive chemotherapy; the only curative treatment for these is bone marrow transplant (BMT). There are, however, some types of paediatric MDS with a slower, more indolent course, and it is important to differentiate these and tailor treatment accordingly. The prognosis for children with MDS who have a matched sibling BMT is improving and, as experience of unrelated donor BMT is gained, this treatment modality is likely to become available for the majority of the remainder.
Passmore
S J
SJ
Department of Haematology and Oncology, Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, London, UK.
Hann
I M
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D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*