Engraftment syndrome after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: high-resolution computed tomography findings in 2 patients

J Thorac Imaging. 2011 Feb;26(1):W23-5. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e3181f240e0.

Abstract

Engraftment syndrome is a noninfectious pulmonary complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation that represents a form of diffuse capillary leak associated with lung injury and pulmonary edema. The high-resolution computed tomography findings are interstitial edema and pleural effusions. A combination of clinical information and high-resolution computed tomography findings may help to confirm the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Graft vs Host Disease / diagnosis*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed