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Is Stem Cell Transplantation An Option When Diagnosed With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?

Hello Doctor, I have a 19 year old daughter who had a live related kidney transplant in 2000. Lived with it approximately 13 years .. 2 years ago she started on hemodialysis. she is about 4 feet high, weighs 29.5 kg. my question is would stem cells transplantation would be an option in her case? she was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulus sclerosis .
Fri, 8 Jul 2022
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Hello,

Stem cell transplant is helpful in cases of blood cancer. It would not be of any help in case of chronic kidney disease.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Is Stem Cell Transplantation An Option When Diagnosed With Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?

Hello, Stem cell transplant is helpful in cases of blood cancer. It would not be of any help in case of chronic kidney disease. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist