Abstract
The authors treated a 6-month-old boy with malignant infantile osteopetrosis using bone marrow transplantation. The patient's clinical response was compared with his biochemical response for bone metabolic markers such as tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRAcP 5b) and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP). Treatment was successful, resulting in a decrease in the serum TRAcP 5b level. These bone-specific markers may be useful for the early assessment of malignant infantile osteopetrosis patients with stem cell transplantation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5-8 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase
- Children
- Malignant infantile osteopetrosis
- Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health