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The International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Registry
The International Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Registry
The Genetics of PPB

Critical Issues


Constitutional & Familial Issues: Genetics of PPB:


A Very Rare Disease: Enrolling Patients in the Registry


Cerebral Metastases in PPB


Genetic Study of PPB


PPB Associated with Cystic Nephroma and Other Renal Tumors


Type I PPB: Treatment Issues


Type II and III THERAPY RECOMMENDATION CHANGE

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Whats New

04/09/2010
2010 PPB FAMILY WEEKEND IN WASHINGTON DC

02/15/2007
THERAPY CHANGE: PPB Types II and III

11/15/2006
PPB, Cystic Nephroma & Small Bowel Polyps

10/01/2005
Genetic Study in PPB - PPB Tissue Bank

Recommendations
Stem Cell Therapy

High dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell reconstitution has been used in several children with recurrent or metastatic PPB. Despite this relatively small number of cases, HDCT + ASCR has been successful in approximately 50% of cases. This is greater success than might be predicted for a sarcoma and suggests that this treatment should be considered. (see Compilation of HDCT + ASCR Cases). Clinicians are encouraged to contact the Registry for the latest data on such treatments. Consultation with physicians who have used HDCT + ASCR can be arranged.

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Data and recommendations on this site are conscientiously presented but some are unpublished observations and have not undergone peer review. Consultation with the Registry is encouraged to clarify any topics. The International PPB Registry advises caution in the citation of website information.
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