Imaging in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) is used to treat a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, solid malignancies, and metabolic and autoimmune diseases. Although imaging has a limited role before SCT, it is important after transplantation when it may support the clinical diagnosis of a variety of complications. It may also be used to monitor the effect of therapy and to detect recurrence of the underlying disease if the transplant is unsuccessful. We present a pictorial review of the imaging of patients who have undergone SCT, based upon 15 years experience in a large unit performing both adult and paediatric transplants.
Evans
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Department of Clinical Radiology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK. alison@alison57.freeserve.co.uk
Steward
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Lyburn
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Grier
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