The controversial and changing role of haematopoietic cell transplantation for lysosomal storage disorders: an update

Haematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) can benefit some selected subsets of patients with lysosomal diseases. Results had been impressive in children with MPS I-H, but poor in other disorders. Careful, multidisciplinary decision-making regarding whether to recommend HCT and how to provide optimal pre- and post-HCT care has proven essential to increase the likelihood of a good outcome.