Severe Aplastic Anaemia with Complete Autologous Marrow Reconstitution Following Treatment with Antithymocyte Globulin

Abstract
In a patient with end-stage acquired aplastic anemia, unsuccessful treatment with splenectomy, prednisone, pyridoxine and anabolic steroid was followed by administration of antithymocyte globulin (ATG). This therapy soon led to a gradual improvement and after 12 mo. complete remission was obtained. The possible mechanism of action of ATG and the general principles of treatment are discussed.