hematology and oncology
Lymphocytopenia
Treatment of Lymphocytopenia
Treatment of associated infections Treatment of underlying disorder Sometimes IV or subcutaneous immune globulin Possibly hematopoietic stem cell transplantation In acquired lymphocytopenias, lymphocytopenia usually remits with removal of the underlying factor or successful treatment of the underlying disorder. IV or subcutaneous immune globulin is indicated if patients have chronic immunoglobulin G deficiency, lymphocytopenia, and recurrent infections. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation can be considered for all patients with congenital immunodeficiencies and may be curative. Avoid giving live vaccines (because of the risk of causing infection) in these patients. Inactive or recombinant vaccines are safe, but their efficacy is variable depending on type and severity of the lymphocytopenia. 