Emerging Concepts in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation–Associated Renal Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Prospects for New Treatments

Thrombotic microangiopathy associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT-TMA) is a well-recognized complication of HSCT that has a high risk for death. Even in patients who survive, HSCT-TMA is associated with long-term morbidity and chronic organ injury. HSCT-TMA is a multisystem disease that often affects the kidneys. Renal manifestations of HSCT-TMA include reduced glomerular filtration rate, proteinuria, and hypertension. Understanding of the pathophysiology of HSCT-TMA has expanded in the last decade.