CNS complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
OBJECTIVE
With the worldwide increase in the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a high level of diligence is required for radiologists to understand HSCT-related complications in the CNS. This article describes the clinical background of HSCT and complications that occur in a time-dependent manner through the course of HSCT and addresses pivotal issues in diagnostic imaging.


CONCLUSIONS
Acknowledging the realm of imaging manifestations and the underlying mechanism of HSCT will enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment decisions.
Nishiguchi
Tomokazu
T
Department of Radiology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3, Asahimachi, Abeno, Osaka, 545-8585 Japan. tomokazu-n@med.osaka-cu.ac.jp
Mochizuki
Kunizo
K
Shakudo
Miyuki
M
Takeshita
Tohru
T
Hino
Masayuki
M
Inoue
Yuichi
Y
D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans