Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation is a medical procedure that involves transplanting healthy stem cells in a patient's body to replace damaged or diseased cells. The word "Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation" is spelled with phonetic symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /pəˈrɪfərəl/ /stɛm/ /sɛl/ /trænsplænˈteɪʃən/. Each symbol represents a specific sound in the English language. Understanding the IPA helps to ensure accurate spelling and pronunciation of complex medical terminology. This procedure is often used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and blood disorders.
Peripheral stem cell transplantation, also known as peripheral blood stem cell transplantation or peripheral blood stem cell rescue, is a medical procedure used in the treatment of certain diseases, mainly those affecting the blood and immune system. It involves the collection and subsequent infusion of stem cells from the peripheral blood of the patient or a compatible donor.
Stem cells are unspecialized cells that have the ability to develop into different cell types in the body. In the context of peripheral stem cell transplantation, the collected stem cells are infused into the patient's bloodstream after undergoing a process called mobilization, where they are stimulated to move from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. This is achieved by giving the patient growth factors or specific medications.
Once the stem cells are collected and mobilized, they are stored and frozen until needed for transplantation. The patient then undergoes a pre-conditioning regimen, which involves receiving high-dose chemotherapy or radiation therapy to destroy the diseased cells in their body. Subsequently, the previously collected stem cells are thawed and infused back into the patient's bloodstream, where they can migrate to the bone marrow and start producing healthy blood cells.
Peripheral stem cell transplantation is commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and certain autoimmune diseases. The procedure aims to replace or restore the patient's damaged or destroyed blood and immune cells, promoting their recovery, and ultimately improving their health and overall outcomes. It is considered a potentially curative approach for certain diseases and relies on the abilities of stem cells to self-renew and differentiate into specialized cells that can replenish and restore the patient's blood and immune system.