Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
Early studies on high-dose therapy followed by autologous bone marrow transplantation demonstrated the safety and efficacy of this approach in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). As the procedure became easier and safer with the introduction of peripheral blood progenitor cells instead of marrow, the popularity of this procedure declined. In the last decade, autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has played an important role in front-line and salvage treatments of indolent and aggressive NHL.
Zinzani
Pier Luigi
PL
L. and A. Seràgnoli Institute of Hematology and Oncology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. plzinzo@med.unibo.it
D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000628:therapy*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous