Original Article

Clinical analysis of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation on pediatric myeloid sarcoma

  • WU Jinjun ,
  • XIONG Hao ,
  • ZENG Hui ,
  • CHEN Zhi ,
  • YANG Li ,
  • SUN Ming ,
  • WANG Zhuo ,
  • DU Yu ,
  • QI Shanshan ,
  • WANG Wei ,
  • ZHANG Lannan
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  • 1. Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
    2. Department of Hematology and Oncology, Wuhan Children's Hospital,Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430016, Hubei, China
    3. Department of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Wuhan Sixth Hospital and Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430015, Hubei, China
    4. Hematology Laboratory, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430016, Hubei, China

Received date: 2025-08-19

  Accepted date: 2025-09-23

  Online published: 2026-01-05

Abstract

Objective To explore the efficacy of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) combined with chemotherapy in children with myeloid sarcoma (MS). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical diagnosis, treatment and follow-up data of 7 children with MS who were diagnosed and treated at the hematology and oncology center from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023. Results There were 3 male and 4 female patients included in this study. The median age of diagnosis was 62 months (10 months - 14 years). Of the 7 patients, only 1 was initially presented with a "local mass," while the remaining 6 were diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and subsequently discovered to have extramedullary involvement, including 4 in the head and face, 2 in the mediastinum, and 1 in the ilium. All 7 patients received CCLG-AML-2019 protocol-based chemotherapy and bridging allo-HSCT. All children received a myeloablative pretreatment regimen prior to transplantation. Five of the 7 children were treated with post-infusion cyclophosphamide (PTCY), and 2 with busulfan combined with cyclophosphamide (BUCY). The median number of mononuclear cells infused was 19.87 (7.4-24.28)×108/kg, and the median number of CD34+ cells infused was 12.87 (7.1-14.7)×106/kg. The median time of neutrophil engraftment was +15(13-15) days, and the median time of platelet engraftment was +12(11-17) days. As of June 30, 2025, The median follow-up time was 1008 (371-1814) d. Five patients were alive, and 2 died. There was no death related to allo-HSCT. The estimated 3-year OS rate was 71%. Conclusion There are still challenges in the early diagnosis of MS in children, and the standard chemotherapy bridging allo-HSCT in the treatment of MS in children can obtain better efficacy.

Cite this article

WU Jinjun , XIONG Hao , ZENG Hui , CHEN Zhi , YANG Li , SUN Ming , WANG Zhuo , DU Yu , QI Shanshan , WANG Wei , ZHANG Lannan . Clinical analysis of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation on pediatric myeloid sarcoma[J]. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, 2026 , 44(1) : 44 -50 . DOI: 10.12372/jcp.2025.25e1007

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