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Multicenter Study
. 2024 Dec;205(6):2387-2402.
doi: 10.1111/bjh.19831. Epub 2024 Oct 27.

Haematopoietic cell transplantation for 106 infants and preschoolers with acquired and inherited bone marrow failures

Gisele Loth  1   2   3 , Cilmara C K Dumke  3 , Rafaella R Muratori  4 , Polliany D Pelegrina  1   3 , Carolina M A Peixoto  3 , Juliana L M Bach  1   3 , Samantha Nichele  2   4 , Joanna P Trennepohl  2   4 , Adriana Koliski  2 , Rebeca T G Mousquer  2 , Adriana M Rodrigues  1   2   3 , Rafael Marchesini  2 , Margareth K Feitosa  3   5 , Daniela V Pilonetto  5 , Lara Gouvea  2   4 , Fernanda M L Benini  3 , Emanuele S Pirolli  3 , Rebeca A F Tutumi  1   3 , Alberto C M Lima  5 , Ricardo Pasquini  2   4 , Carmem Bonfim  1   2   3   4
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Multicenter Study

Haematopoietic cell transplantation for 106 infants and preschoolers with acquired and inherited bone marrow failures

Gisele Loth et al. Br J Haematol. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Aplastic anaemia in infants and young children presents unique challenges due to high prevalence of inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) in this age group. The objective of this study is assessing clinical characteristics and outcomes of haematopoietic cell transplantation in children ≤5 years with bone marrow failure syndromes. We analysied 106 patients (66% males), median age 4.6 years, including 40 with Fanconi anaemia (FA), 32 with Acquired Severe Aplastic anaemia (aSAA), 15 with Diamond-Blackfan Anaemia, 11 with Amegakaryocytic Purpura and 8 with other IBMFS. Molecular testing was limited (39%), with 25.4% confirmed genetically. Retrospective longitudinal study across three paediatric transplantation centres (1982-2020). Overall survival (OS) was 76.4% over a median 10-year follow-up. OS rates were similar between aSAA and IBMFS (FA 77.5%, other IBMFS 76.5%). Transplant-related mortality (TRM) was lower in aSAA (9.4%) compared with IBMFS (16.2%). Recent years showed improved outcomes, with TRM declining post-2010. Choice of stem cell source impacted OS, favouring bone marrow over umbilical cord, but showing encouraging results with haploidentical. Late complications were common, including endocrine-metabolic issues and delayed neuropsychomotor development. Diagnosing and managing bone marrow failures in young children pose significant challenges. Despite advancements in transplant practices, ongoing vigilance and comprehensive care are necessary to improve long-term survival rates.

Keywords: Fanconi anaemia; acquired aplastic anaemia; children; haematopoietic stem cell transplantation; inherited bone marrow failures; paediatric.

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