Abstract
Adolescent and young adult patient presentations of aplastic anemia require a particular perspective on both diagnosis and treatment. This unique age group necessitates a thorough diagnostic evaluation to ensure the etiology, acquired or inherited, is sufficiently determined. The treatment options include human leukocyte antigen-identical sibling hematopoietic cell transplantation or immunosuppressive therapy, and both require attention to the specific medical and social needs of these adolescents and young adults. Longitudinal surveillance throughout life for the development of late complications of the disease and treatment is mandatory.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-339 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Acta haematologica |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 12 2014 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Aplastic anemia
- Bone marrow failure
- Hematopoietic cell transplant
- Immunosuppressive therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology