Abstract
New-onset autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) occurs in 2% to 6% of pediatric patients post-hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and is a significant complication. Incomplete immune recovery following HSCT may predispose to immune dysregulation including autoimmune cytopenias. We describe an innovative therapy for AIHA refractory to proteasome inhibition. In potentially life-threatening AIHA in the context of HSCT, daratumumab may be an effective rescue therapy.
© 2018 by The American Society of Hematology.
MeSH terms
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Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / diagnosis
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Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / mortality
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Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / therapy*
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / administration & dosage
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
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Biomarkers
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Child, Preschool
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Female
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation* / adverse effects
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation* / methods
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Retrospective Studies
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Transplantation, Homologous
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Treatment Outcome
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Biomarkers
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daratumumab