Autologus peripheral blood stem cell transplantation and the role of lenalidomide in patients affected by poem syndrome.

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Abstract

POEMS syndrome is a rare paraneoplastic condition, with a poorly understood pathogenesis. High dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has been reported to be an effective therapeutic option for patients with good performance status. Here, we review the role of ASCT for POEMS syndrome and discuss indications together with advantages and disadvantages, and related issues such lenalidomide given before or after ASCT, VEGF levels as a marker of disease, and different regimens for stem cell mobilization.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)392-398
Number of pages7
JournalHEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY NEWS & ISSUES
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Autologus peripheral blood stem cell transplantation and the role of lenalidomide

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