Treatment of Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma with Immunochemotherapy.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 4749-4749
Author(s):  
Jacques Tabacof ◽  
Novis A.S. Yana
Keyword(s):  
Complete Remission ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Small Series ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract Background: Primary mediastinal large B-cell (PMLBCL) non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) is a relative rare disease and represents less than 2% of all newly diagnosed NHL. Analyses with DNA microarrays verified that primary mediastinal and diffuse large B-cell lymphomas are different diseases. The optimal treatment is still undefined. The aim of this study is to evaluate the response to immunochemotherapy in 10 cases of PMLBCL. Patients and Methods: 10 previously untreated patients with confirmed diagnosis of PMLBCL were enrolled in 2 different institutions. All the patients were treated with rituximab (R) plus polychemotherapy. We retrospectively analysed their clinical data and response to immunochemotherapy. Results: median age was 37 years-old (range 18 to 45 years), 5 were male and 5 were female, 6 had bulky disease, 4 had B symptoms and 4 presented HDL elevated. The immunochemotherapy regimens utilized for treatment were: 3 R+MACOP-B, 5 R+CHOP, 1 R+CBV and 1 R+MACOP-B+ICE+BEAM. Complete remission was obtained in 9 patients (90%) and no relapse was observed in this group. One patient died 7 months after ABMT. Three out of 10 patients who were chemosensitive underwent Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation (ABMT). Median disease free survival was 22 months. One patient got pregnant 4 months after the 8th cycle of R+CHOP, when she was in complete remission. The patient was delivered of a healthy child and is in complete remission for 34 months. It was observed toxicities related to chemotherapy. There was no report of toxicities during and after rituximab infusion. Conclusion: the addition of rituximab to polychemotherapy may be a good strategy to the management of primary mediastinal large-B cell lymphoma. In this small series there was a high rate of complete sustained response. However, larger randomized studies are needed to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals A multi-institutional analysis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) treated with consolidative radiotherapy and the impact of cell-of-origin on outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrishanthi Rajasooriyar ◽  
Jeremy Tey ◽  
Lea Choung Wong ◽  
Michelle Poon ◽  
Rao Nandini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Disease Free Survival ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Cell Of Origin ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract Background Patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with bulky disease and/or those who fail to achieve complete response benefit from the addition of radiotherapy (RT). We aim to review the outcome, as well as determine the impact of cell-of-origin, on patients undergoing consolidative RT. Patients and methods Patients with DLBCL treated with radical intent consolidative RT were included. Clinical, pathological and treatment characteristics were extracted from electronic medical records. Survival outcomes and factors that predict for disease-free survival (DFS) were analysed. Results Seventy-four patients were included in this analysis. The median follow up was 3 years (0.7–16 years). Fifty-eight percent of patients had stage I–II disease, and 61% received at least 6 cycles of chemotherapy. Cell-of-origin was discernible in 60% of patients, and approximately half were classified as Germinal centre origin. The 5-year overall survival (OS) of this group was excellent at 92% (median survival not reached). The 5-year DFS was 73% (95% CI 57–83%). Seven percent (n = 5) of patients experienced local recurrence at a median time of 6 months. Failure to achieve complete response post RT and/or initial bulky disease are significant predictors of inferior DFS. There was no association between cell-of-origin and DFS or OS. Conclusions The outcome of patients who received radiotherapy as consolidation is excellent. Patients who fail to achieve complete response after radiotherapy had poorer outcomes. Despite using radiotherapy, presence of bulky disease remains a significant predictor of disease recurrence. We did not find any association of poorer outcomes, with regards to cell-of-origin, in the use of consolidative RT.

scholarly journals Nivolumab plus gemcitabine, dexamethasone, and cisplatin chemotherapy induce durable complete remission in relapsed/refractory primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma: a case report and literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052094507
Author(s):  
Gang Huang ◽  
Ju Huang ◽  
Zhili Zhang ◽  
Chongchong Xue ◽  
Yuan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Complete Remission ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Combined Therapy ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Immune Checkpoint Blockade ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Clinical Trial Designs ◽  
Potential Use ◽  
Large B Cell

Primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL) is an uncommon, but aggressive, type of B-cell lymphoma. Patients with relapsed refractory PMBCL (rrPMBCL) have limited therapeutic options and usually have a relatively poor outcome. Immune checkpoint blockade has become a potential treatment for this disease. We report here a case of a female patient with rrPMBCL who was treated with nivolumab plus gemcitabine, dexamethasone, and cisplatin (GDP) chemotherapy. Complete remission was achieved after four cycles of combined therapy. With continued nivolumab maintenance monotherapy, she has remained in complete remission for longer than 28 months. This is the first report of nivolumab plus GDP chemotherapy inducing complete remission in patient with rrPMBCL. This case supplements the limited literature and provides implications for clinical trial designs regarding the potential use of nivolumab in the treatment of rrPMBCL.

scholarly journals Impact of Genetic Polymorphism of Myeloid Differentiation Primary Response Gene 88, Enhancer of Zeste Homolog 2, and B-cell Lymphoma 2 like 11 in Patients with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Treated with Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristin

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (A) ◽  
pp. 98-105
Author(s):  
Hussam Zawam ◽  
Noha E. Ibrahim ◽  
Rasha Salama ◽  
Mai Samir ◽  
Walaa Abdelfattah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Poor Response ◽  
Cell Of Origin ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Extranodal Disease ◽  
Large B Cell

BACKGROUND: Despite the growing landscape of genetic drivers in Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, yet their clinical implication is still unclear and R-CHOP regimen remains a “one size fits all” therapy. We aimed in this study to examine the prevalence of EZH2, BCL211 and MYD 88 genetic polymorphisms in DLBCL patients and correlate the results with various clinical and survival outcomes. METHODS: Genotyping of MYD88 (rs387907272 T/C), EZH2 (rs3757441 C/T), and BCL2L11 (rs3789068 A/G) polymorphisms were conducted using real time polymerase chain reaction analysis in a total of 75 DLBCL patients. RESULTS: Most of our cases carried the wild TT genotype of MYD88 gene (64%), the mutant TT genotype of EZH2 gene (52%) and the wild AA genotype of BCL2L11 gene (48%). Regarding cell of origin, Germinal Centre (GC) phenotype was present in 56% of cases while 44% expressed the Post-GC (PGC) phenotype. Poor response outcome to first line R-CHOP was significantly correlated with the mutated CC genotype of MYD 88 (p=0.02), while better response to R-CHOP was significantly associated with younger age <50 years (p <0.0001), good PS (p=0.046), normal LDH level (p=0.003), earlier stage (p <0.0001), good IPI score (p=0.009), absence of extranodal disease (p <0.0001) and absence of bulky disease (p=0.004). The median PFS and the 2 year OS were significantly higher in younger age, earlier stage, good IPI score, absence of extranodal disease, absence of bulky disease and in GC phenotype. CONCLUSIONS: Our results emphasized that the mutated genotype of MYD 88 gene polymorphism is significantly associated with poor response to R-CHOP therapy.

scholarly journals Twenty Years of Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Single Portuguese Center Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Margarida Dantas Brito ◽  
Fernando Campilho ◽  
Rosa Branca ◽  
Carlos Vaz ◽  
Susana Roncon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Complete Remission ◽  
Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Large B Cell ◽  
First Complete Remission

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can be cured in 60% – 70% of patients. Autologous stem cell transplantation is the standard treatment for relapsed disease. This high-intensity treatment after first complete remission in patients with high International Prognostic Index remains controversial and was performed in our department during some years. <br /><strong>Material and Methods:</strong> Retrospective study, review of clinical records. <br /><strong>Results:</strong> This study evaluates the outcome of 113 patients transplanted between 1992 and 2012. Considering status before transplantation patients were divided in groups: a) first complete remission after 1 line of chemotherapy (n = 64); b) first complete remission after ≥ two chemotherapy lines (n = 15); c) second complete remission (n = 15); d) more advanced diseased (n = 19). Chemotherapy used in first line therapy was mainly R-CHOP (n = 71) and CHOP (n = 28). The median follow-up of patients still alive was 34 months (1 - 221). At five years, overall survival was 73% (± 5) and disease free survival was 75% (± 5).<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Conventional chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant is a safe and efficient option for selected patients. In our series 70% high-risk patients were free from disease with this strategy.</p>

scholarly journals A multi-institutional and case-matched control study on treatment outcomes of consolidative radiotherapy after a full course of R-CHOP compared with R-CHOP alone in Stage I–II diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (KROG 17-02)

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 677-684
Author(s):  
Mi Joo Chung ◽  
Won Kyung Cho ◽  
Dongryul Oh ◽  
Keun-Yong Eom ◽  
Jin Hee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
B Cell ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Chop Chemotherapy ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract We compared treatment outcomes between rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy alone with R-CHOP followed by consolidative radiation therapy (RT) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We analyzed 404 patients with Stage I–II DLBCL who received six to eight cycles of R-CHOP and achieved a good response after a full course of chemotherapy. Propensity-score matching was used to assess the role of consolidative RT. The R-CHOP alone group (n = 184) was matched in a 1:2 ratio with the R-CHOP plus RT group (n = 92). Twenty-four (13.0%) of 184 patients receiving R-CHOP alone and 8 (8.7%) of 92 patients receiving R-CHOP plus RT had bulky diseases (>7.5 cm). A Deauville score of 1–2 was achieved for 159 (86.4%) of 184 patients receiving R-CHOP alone and 84 (91.3%) of 92 patients receiving R-CHOP plus RT. After a median follow-up time of 42 months, the recurrence-free survival (RFS) rate (86.7% vs 93.0%, P = 0.464) and overall survival rate (88.3% vs 95.1%, P = 0.295) at 5 years did not differ significantly between the R-CHOP alone and R-CHOP plus RT arms. In the additional multivariate analyses, large tumor size (>7.5 cm) was significantly associated with decreased RFS (hazard ratio, 2.368 and confidence interval, 1.837–6.697; P = 0.048). Consolidative radiation was not a significant factor for RFS (P = 0.563). Tumor size was a significant factor for RFS in the rituximab era. The outcome of omitting consolidative RT for good responders after six to eight cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy was acceptable in early-stage DLBCL without a bulky disease.

Primary anaplastic large B-cell lymphoma in mandible: Long-term complete remission with R-CHOP regimen and involved field radiotherapy

Oral Oncology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. e113
Author(s):  
Pasquale Niscola ◽  
Massimiliano Palombi ◽  
Malgorzata Monika Trawinska ◽  
Laura Scaramucci ◽  
Marco Giovannini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complete Remission ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Chop Regimen ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Involved Field ◽  
Involved Field Radiotherapy ◽  
Large B Cell

Acquired Immunodeficiency and Malnutrition in Patients Treated with Bi-Weekly CHOP-Based Chemotherapy for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 2443-2443
Author(s):  
Dorte Tholstrup ◽  
Mads Hansen ◽  
Peter De Nully Brown ◽  
Jesper Jurlander
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Bone Marrow Involvement ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract During the recent years CHOP-14/CHOEP-14 in combination with the monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody Rituximab has become the standard choice of treatment for non-localized, poor risk Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. We, and others, have observed a relative high incidence of opportunistic infections not normally associated with the short neutropenic periods of CHOP-based treatment. We therefore introduced a prospective risk-assessment study in February 2005. The aim of the study is to assess the degree of malnutrition and immunodeficiency that may be associated with bi-weekly regimens. This is a preliminary evaluation of the first 27 patients included. Median age was 60 (31–80), 21 (78%) had CS III/IV disease, 14 (52%) extranodal involvement, 19 (70%) elevated LDH, 9 (33%) a Performance Score ≥2, i.e.13 (48%) presented with IPI 3–5 disease. Furthermore, 7 (26%) had bone marrow involvement, 8 (30%) bulky disease and 17 (63%) B-symptoms. All patients received 6 or 8 cycles of CHOP-14/CHOEP-14, and 15 patients received Rituximab at day 1 of each cycle. Patients were examined four times: 1) before 1st cycle, 2) 14 days after 4th cycle, 3) 14 days after last cycle (i.e. 6th or 8th), and 4) 3 months after treatment. Examination included blood tests, bodyweight and DEXA-scans. 20 patients (74%) had a significant weight loss during treatment. However, 3/4 had regained normal weight three months later. Consistently, DEXA-scans demonstrated a significant reduction in total lean body mass in 12 (44%) patients. P-protein, p-albumin, and selected trace elements were decreased in about 1/4 of patients during treatment. However, most patients had significant declines in T-cell levels during treatment, and interestingly about 1/4 presented with very low T-cell levels at diagnosis. Thus, total CD3-count was low in 7 (26%) patients at diagnosis, and reduced under treatment in 23 (85%). Both CD4- and CD8-count was low in 6 patients at diagnosis, while CD4 was reduced under treatment in 24 and CD8 in 16 patients. Likewise, a significant decrease of IgA, IgM, and IgG subclasses developed during treatment (Table 1). We conclude that patients treated with bi-weekly CHOP-chemotherapy may develop severely decreased levels of T-cells and severe hypogammaglobulinemia, which may be related to an increased incidence of opportunistic infections such as PCP or CMV reactivation.

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