Clin Nutr Res.  2018 Jul;7(3):223-228. 10.7762/cnr.2018.7.3.223.

Nutritional Intervention for a Patient with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

• Kim S
• Kim S
• Park Y
• Shin AR
• Yeom H

• KMID: 2417718
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7762/cnr.2018.7.3.223

Abstract

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) causes many complications such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mucositis. Most patients undergoing HSCT have risk for malnutrition in the process of transplantation so artificial nutrition support is required. The purpose of this case report is to share our experience of applying nutrition intervention during the transplantation period. According to HSCT process, the change of the patient's gastrointestinal symptoms, oral intake and nutritional status was recorded. By encouraging oral intake and providing parenteral nutrition, the patient had only 0.3%, losing weight during the transplantation period. In conclusion, it emphasized that the nutritional status changes during the HSCT period should be closely monitored and nutritional management through appropriate nutritional support and interventions in hospital and after discharge.

Keyword

Peripheral blood stem cell transplantation; Nutrition support; Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

MeSH Terms

Anorexia
Diarrhea
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Humans
Malnutrition
Mucositis
Nausea
Nutritional Status
Nutritional Support
Parenteral Nutrition
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation*
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma*
Vomiting