Another successful allogeneic bone marrow transplant for a child with thalassemia

The 7th allogeneic bone marrow transplant was for baby DQT (29 months old). He was diagnosed with HbE/Beta-Thalassemia at 7 months old and has since had 12 blood transfusions. After testing for HLA (human leukocyte antigen), he was confirmed to be a perfect match with his sister, who is 10 years older, so he received a bone marrow transplant on April 4, 2025. After the transplant, platelets recovered on the 23rd day and granulocytes recovered on the 16th day.

The 45th autologous stem cell transplant was on patient D.PN (32 months old). N was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma 9 months ago. The child was transferred to Hue Central Hospital after chemotherapy and surgery. Doctors performed an autologous stem cell transplant on the child the following day. After the transplant, the patient's platelets and granulocytes recovered on the 30th day.

Doctors share joy with children and their families at the discharge ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Pham Nhu Hiep - Director of Hue Central Hospital emphasized that the successful treatment of the 7th allogeneic bone marrow transplant for a child with congenital hemolytic disease, Beta-Thalassemia is a breakthrough in the application of allogeneic stem cell transplantation technique. The children no longer have to depend on daily blood transfusions and iron excretion, but can develop normally like other healthy children.

The success of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation at the hospital not only brings hope to children with thalassemia but also opens up treatment prospects for other diseases that require allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, such as bone marrow failure, congenital immunodeficiency, and recurrent cancer.

According to Hue Central Hospital, thalassemia is a genetic disease that causes microcytic anemia, seriously affecting the physical and mental development of children. In severe cases, children must rely on regular blood transfusions, causing iron overload in the body, causing iron accumulation in the body's organs, leading to many difficulties in life. Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation is considered the optimal treatment method, providing the opportunity for complete recovery for children, helping them to live healthy lives without blood transfusions.

It is known that Hue Central Hospital is the first unit in the Central Highlands region and the third unit in the country to successfully implement the allogeneic bone marrow transplant technique for pediatric patients.

Thuy Nhung

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