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Bone-marrow transplant - series—Indications

Indications

Overview

Bone-marrow transplants are performed for:

  • Deficiencies in red blood cells (aplastic anemia) and white blood cells (leukemia or lymphoma)
  • Aggressive cancer treatments (chemotherapy or radiation therapy)
  • Inherited (genetic) diseases (such as thalassemia)
  • Immune-system disorders (such as congenital neutropenia and severe-combined immunodeficiency syndrome)

Review Date 2/2/2023

Updated by: Mark Levin, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist, Monsey, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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