Stem Cell Transplant at Hyderabad Hospital Saves 10-Month-Old with Rare Bone Marrow Disorder

Hyderabad: Doctors at Yashoda Hospitals have successfully treated a 10-month-old boy suffering from a rare inherited bone marrow failure disorder through a haploidentical stem cell transplant, offering new hope for children with complex genetic conditions.

The infant, M. Khadar Armaan, was admitted to the hospital on December 26, 2025, after tests revealed persistently low platelet counts. His worried parents brought him from Nandavaram village in Kurnool district, seeking urgent medical care.

Soon after admission, the child developed sudden respiratory distress while being fed, leading to severe hypoxia and bradycardia. The medical team responded immediately, intubating him and placing him on mechanical ventilation in the paediatric intensive care unit. He remained under critical care observation for four days.

Following stabilization, specialists confirmed the diagnosis of a rare inherited bone marrow disorder and recommended a haploidentical stem cell transplant — a complex procedure using a partially matched family donor. The transplant was carried out successfully, and the child showed gradual but steady recovery.

Hospital doctors said the case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, advanced transplant techniques, and coordinated critical care. “This successful outcome demonstrates that even high-risk paediatric bone marrow disorders can be treated effectively with timely intervention and specialized expertise,” the medical team noted.

The child is now recovering well under follow-up care, marking a significant milestone for paediatric transplant medicine in Hyderabad and offering renewed hope to families facing similar rare conditions.