Ankylosing Spondylitis

Acceptability at Recruitment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Donor / Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the lower spine causing stiffening and fusion of the spinal bones. More common in people carrying HLA B27.

Guidance

Risk of transmission to recipient. Risk of exacerbation by G-CSF.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Sacroiliitis

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012