title: Graft-Versus-Host Disease of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract After an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant.
abstract: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in recipients of autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) is less common compared to recipients of allogeneic SCT, but its existence has been well documented. Similarly, the diarrheal component of the disease is highlighted when discussing its gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations, with less emphasis given to upper GI symptoms like nausea and vomiting. We present a case illustrating the upper GI tract signs and symptoms of GVHD after autologous SCT, and emphasize that prompt treatment can rapidly improve morbidity and prevent disease progression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, New York University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Barbash
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, New York University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kramer
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, New York University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Demetrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tzimas
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, New York University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Saitta