Favorable outcome of allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in farber disease
Journal Title: International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology - Year 2018, Vol 13, Issue 5
Abstract
Farber disease is a rare autosomal recessively inherited disorder caused by acid ceramidase deficiency. Painful subcutaneous skin nodules, progressive joint stiffness, and laryngeal involvement leading to a progressive hoarseness are the main characteristics of the disease. We report favorable outcome of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after 24 months of follow up in a 2.7-years-old girl with Farber’s disease who was transplanted from her 49-years-old maternal grandfather resulting in resolution of her symptoms. Hematopoetic stem cell transplantation could provide sufficient amount of enzyme and accordingly diminish or stabilize the symptoms in these patients.
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Amir Ali Hamidieh, Tahereh Rostami, Maryam Behfar, Azadeh Kiumarsi, Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh
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