Amyloidosis (Overview, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Treatment)

Stem Cell Transplantation

Stem cell transplantation or peripheral stem cell transplantation is the medical procedure in which the healthy plasma cells from a matching donor are available for the replacement. These plasma cells are present in the bloodstream, and they are also a part of bone marrow.

First, there is the destruction of abnormal cells by strong chemotherapeutic drugs. Then, there is the replacement of highly specialized hematopoietic plasma cells. These plasma cells should be from a matching blood group donor. These cells are highly capable of producing large amounts of hemoglobin.

This transplantation is a recommendation for the people who have not significant organ damage. This procedure is unsuccessful for patients with relatively serious organ damage as the body organs fail to respond to the newly introduced cells. The survival chances are higher if the amyloid deposition has less influence on organs.

This treatment has higher risk factors because there might be a chance of rejection of foreign stem cells by the recipient. Knowing the possible consequences, the medical specialist beware of the patient with the risks. Also, the transplantation is an option considering the age, gender, and the overall health of the patient.