Cytomegalovirus colitis after autologous transplantation for multiple myeloma

Authors
Ramsey, DJC Schey, SA
Citation
Djc. Ramsey et Sa. Schey, Cytomegalovirus colitis after autologous transplantation for multiple myeloma, BR J HAEM, 110(4), 2000, pp. 894-896
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Hematology,"Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HAEMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
00071048 → ACNP
Volume
110
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
894 - 896
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1048(200009)110:4<894:CCAATF>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Bone marrow or stem cell transplantation is an established therapy for haem atological malignancies. We report a cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG +ve 56-year- old patient who underwent autologous rescue with CD34(+) selected periphera l blood stem cells as part of consolidation therapy for multiple myeloma an d subsequently developed CMV colitis. In contrast to infection secondary to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), CMV colitis has not previously been de scribed in this context. We discuss this case and issues arising from it re lated to the use of CD34(+) selected stem cells for transplantation.