Bone marrow transplantation for the treatment of alpha-mannosidosis

J Pediatr. 1998 Aug;133(2):282-5. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70237-9.

Abstract

We report successful bone marrow transplantation in a child with a severe form of alpha-mannosidosis, type I. There was complete resolution of the recurrent sinopulmonary disease and organomegaly, improvement in the bony disease, and stabilization of neurocognitive function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation*
  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • alpha-Mannosidosis / diagnostic imaging
  • alpha-Mannosidosis / therapy*