scholarly journals The relationship between Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis and lymphoproliferative diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (12) ◽  
pp. 126-136
Author(s):  
V. I. Vasil'ev ◽  
B. D. Chal'tsev ◽  
V. R. Gorodetskii ◽  
S. G. Pal'shina ◽  
N. S. Shornikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Malt Lymphoma ◽  
Cytotoxic Agents ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Diseases ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the large number of studies devoted to the study of systemic sclerosis (SSc), the high risk of developing lymphomas in this disease, the relationship of their development with certain subtypes of SSc and specific SSc-associated autoantibodies is still debated in the literature. Aim.To study demographic, clinical, laboratory and immunological characteristics of patients with a combination of primary Sjogrens syndrome (pSS) and SSc and diagnosed lymphoproliferative diseases (LPDs); to characterize morphological/immunomorphological variants and course of non-Hodgkins lymphomas (NHL), developing in patients with these rheumatic diseases (RDs). Materials and methods.In 19982018 at the Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology, 13 patients with clinical and laboratory manifestations of pSS (12) and SSc (13) were diagnosed with various lymphoproliferative diseases (LPDs). In 3 cases, an induced RD was observed: 1 case of a diffuse, rapidly progressive form of SSc, 2 cases of pSS in combination with a limited form of SSc after chemotherapy and radiation therapy of Hodgkins lymphoma (1), B-cell NHL (1) and CR of the breast (1) respectively. The first 2 cases were excluded from the analysis, since the development of lymphomas is not pathogenetically associated with RD. Results.Of 11 patients with LPDs, 10 after a long course of RDs were diagnosed with NHL [MALT lymphoma of the parotid salivary glands 7, disseminated MALT lymphoma 2, disseminated MALT lymphoma with transformation into diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) 1]. RDs debuted with Raynauds phenomenon (RP) in 64.5% and pSS manifestations in 45.5% of patients. Stomatological manifestations of pSS were characterized by recurrent parotitis in 36%, significant parotid gland enlargement with massive infiltration of labial salivary glands (focus score 4) in 100%, severe xerostomia in 70%, extraglandular manifestations and lymphadenopathy in 50% of patients. The course of the SSc was characterized by mild RP with various types of capillaroscopic changes and mild lung changes and non-significant progression during long-term follow-up (median 22 years). The entire spectrum of SSс specific antibodies (anticentromere antibodies 60%, antibodies to ribonucleoprotease III 30%, Pm/Scl 10%), excepting antibodies to topoisomerase I, as well as pSS specific autoantibodies (antiRo/La 70%, RF (rheumatoid factor) 90%), were detected in patients with a combination of these RDs. Conclusion.pSS is often combined with a limited form of SSc regardless of the type of autoantibodies detected. The presence of pSS, rather than SSc, is a high-risk factor for the development of NHL in this group of patients. The patients with pSS and SSc are characterized by a steady progression of pSS with a slow and mild course of SSc throughout the observation period. The development of severe stomatological manifestations and high immunological activity of pSS contribute to the development of localized MALT lymphomas (70%) and disseminated MALT lymphomas (30%) with primary lesions of the salivary glands and transformation into DLBCL in case of their late diagnosis. The optimal method for preventing the development of NHL in this group of patients is the early diagnosis of pSS, the appointment of alkylating cytotoxic agents and/or anti-B-cell therapy in the early stages of pSS. Given the possibility of transformation of localized NHL into DLBCL, for early diagnosis, minimally invasive surgical biopsies of significantly enlarged parotid salivary glands should be performed before glucocorticoids are prescribed. Detection of positive B-cell clonality and lymphoepithelial lesions in the parotid salivary gland is considered a predictor of MALT lymphoma development during follow-up. Localized and disseminated MALT lymphomas in patients with pSS and SSc respond well to therapy, in contrast to MALT lymphomas transformed into DLBCL.

scholarly journals New risk model is able to identify patients with a low risk of progression in systemic sclerosis

RMD Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e001524
Author(s):  
Nina Marijn van Leeuwen ◽  
Marc Maurits ◽  
Sophie Liem ◽  
Jacopo Ciaffi ◽  
Nina Ajmone Marsan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Systemic Sclerosis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Immunosuppressive Drugs ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Risk Of Progression

ObjectivesTo develop a prediction model to guide annual assessment of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients tailored in accordance to disease activity.MethodsA machine learning approach was used to develop a model that can identify patients without disease progression. SSc patients included in the prospective Leiden SSc cohort and fulfilling the ACR/EULAR 2013 criteria were included. Disease progression was defined as progression in ≥1 organ system, and/or start of immunosuppression or death. Using elastic-net-regularisation, and including 90 independent clinical variables (100% complete), we trained the model on 75% and validated it on 25% of the patients, optimising on negative predictive value (NPV) to minimise the likelihood of missing progression. Probability cutoffs were identified for low and high risk for disease progression by expert assessment.ResultsOf the 492 SSc patients (follow-up range: 2–10 years), disease progression during follow-up was observed in 52% (median time 4.9 years). Performance of the model in the test set showed an AUC-ROC of 0.66. Probability score cutoffs were defined: low risk for disease progression (<0.197, NPV:1.0; 29% of patients), intermediate risk (0.197–0.223, NPV:0.82; 27%) and high risk (>0.223, NPV:0.78; 44%). The relevant variables for the model were: previous use of cyclophosphamide or corticosteroids, start with immunosuppressive drugs, previous gastrointestinal progression, previous cardiovascular event, pulmonary arterial hypertension, modified Rodnan Skin Score, creatine kinase and diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide.ConclusionOur machine-learning-assisted model for progression enabled us to classify 29% of SSc patients as ‘low risk’. In this group, annual assessment programmes could be less extensive than indicated by international guidelines.

A Sialolith and a Megalith: a Report of Two Cases

Dental Update ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Jawaad Ahmed Asif ◽  
Paras Ahmad ◽  
Tahir Yusuf Noorani
Keyword(s):  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Salivary Glands ◽  
Submandibular Gland ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Clinical Relevance ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Normal Functioning ◽  
First Case ◽  
Free Swelling

Sialolithiasis is considered as one of the most frequently encountered diseases of the salivary glands. The most susceptible site is the submandibular gland and its duct. However, megaliths have been sparsely reported in the literature. This article portrays management of a sialolith and a megalith in a 26-year-old and a 59-year-old male patient, respectively. The sialolith in the first case case was 4 mm long, whereas the second case demonstrated a megalith measuring 46 mm at its greatest size. Follow-up revealed normal functioning and a painless gland in the first case, while the second case showed no eventful complications. It is interesting to know that both patients remained relatively pain-free, despite having such longstanding sialolith/megaliths. After removal of the small sialolith, the gland regained its normal functioning swiftly, whereas in the case of the megalith, the gland removal was mandatory because such a longstanding megalith led to irreversible functional injury to the gland. CPD/Clinical Relevance: A giant sialolith can be easily misdiagnosed as a submandibular infection or neoplasm, especially when the patient presents with a longstanding pain-free swelling. Hence, early and appropriate referral and investigation is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment.

Long Term Follow-Up of 4-Hydroperoxycyclophosphamide Purged Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation in Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Patients with High Risk of Bone Marrow Involvement.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 5234-5234
Author(s):  
Elise A. Chong ◽  
Charalambos Andreadis ◽  
Stephen J. Schuster ◽  
Selina M. Luger ◽  
David L. Porter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
High Risk ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Platelet Transfusion ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Free Survival

Abstract Introduction: High-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) can result in long term survival for patients with advanced non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) but relapse remains a common cause of treatment failure. Bone marrow (BM) involvement is common in NHL and there is controversy over whether or not reinfusion of BM stem cells contaminated by clonogenic tumor cells is a major cause of relapse following ASCT. Bone marrow purging can reduce the number of tumor cells in vitro, but the impact on relapse and disease free survival (DFS) remains unknown. Methods: Between 1990 and 1993, 20 pts with poor prognosis NHL (B-symptoms, high LDH, bulky adenopathy, stage III or IV, or relapsed disease) at high risk for BM involvement underwent 4-hydroperoxycyclophosphamide (4-hc) purged BM transplantation. Thirteen pts had low grade B-cell NHL, 6 had an intermediate grade B-cell NHL with a small B-cell component, and 1 had T-lymphoblastic lymphoma. Seven of 20 pts had received ≥3 prior chemotherapeutic regimens. Three pts underwent transplantation in first complete remission and 17 pts were in chemotherapy-responsive relapse. At diagnosis, 11 of 20 pts had documented BM involvement, and at ASCT, 6 of 20 pts had BM involvement (all < 5% involvement at BM harvest). Eighteen pts (90%) received 4-hc purged autologous BM, and 2 pts (10%) received 4-hc purged autologous BM and peripheral stem cell support. High dose regimens included Cytoxan/TBI (85%), BCV(10%), and Melphalan/TBI (5%). The median age was 45 yrs (range: 20–57 yrs). The median nucleated cell count of 4-hc marrow that was reinfused was 2.4 × 108 /kg (range: 0.87–5.5). The median time to granulocyte recovery was 26 days (range: 14–59). Two pts died at days 31 and 35 without achieving platelet transfusion independence. In the remaining 18 pts, the last platelet transfusion was given at a median of 29 days post-marrow infusion (range 18–149), and the median in-patient hospital days was 27 (range: 16–82 days). Results: There were 2 deaths (fungal infection and CNS relapse) during ASCT. One pt died in CR after developing secondary AML 5.34 yrs after ASCT. Post-ASCT, 18 of 20 pts achieved CR (including 1 pt who had no evidence of disease at autopsy), 1 pt had a PR, and 1 pt died during BMT and was not evaluable for response. Median follow-up for the group was 8.2 yrs (range: 0.1–12.4 yrs). At last follow-up, 9 pts remain in CR (1 died of AML in CR), 5 pts had relapsed and remain alive, and 5 pts died of progressive disease. Median follow-up for survivors was 11.1 yrs (range: 5.2–12.4 yrs). 65% of pts remain alive at last follow-up. The median EFS was 9.4 yrs (range: 0.1–12.4 yrs). Those who achieved a CR post-ASCT had a median DFS of 10.6 yrs (range: 1.1–12.4 yrs). At 8.2 yrs, 4/6 pts with involved BM at the time of harvest had relapsed or died compared to 7/14 pts with negative BM which is not significantly different. Conclusion: ASCT using 4-hc BM purging is feasible and can result in long term relapse free survival, even for pts with subtypes of NHL at high risk for BM involvement. Whether 4-hc BM purging is equivalent or superior to immunologic approaches to stem cell processing remains to be determined.

Front-Line Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT) in Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma: The GEL-TAMO Experience.

Blood ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 108 (11) ◽  
pp. 3056-3056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Rodriguez ◽  
Eulogio Conde ◽  
Antonio Gutierrez ◽  
Juan Carlos Garcia-Ruiz ◽  
Juan Jose Lahuerta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Autologous Transplantation ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Large B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Peripheral Stem Cells ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract From 1985 to 2006, 71 patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma receiving induction doxorubicine-based chemotherapy followed by ASCT as front-line therapy were registered in the GEL-TAMO (Spanish Group for Lymphoma and Autologous Transplantation). Median age was 28 years, 56% of patients were female, 40% presented with an ECOG ≥ 2; B-symptoms at diagnosis were present in 25% of the patients. Most patients presented with high-risk clinical features: bulky tumours defined as ≥10 cms of diameter were observed in most patients (87%), high LDH in 72% and, as previously reported (Rodriguez et al, Ann Oncol, 1994), β2m was elevated only in 7% of the cases. Forty-seven percent of patients presented 2–3 risk factors of the a-IPI. At transplant, thirty-five patients (49%) in first complete remission (CR), 23 (33%) in partial response and 13 patients (18%) failing the first induction therapy were transplanted, respectively. Conditioning regimens were BEAM or BEAC in 90% of the patients. 39 patients received Radiotherapy: 19 prior and 20 after the transplant. Most patients (91%) received peripheral stem cells. Only a patient failed to engraft after the transplant. After the transplant 73% of the patients achieved a CR and 17 patients were refractory. With a median follow-up from transplantation of 46,5 months the OS, PFS and DFS are 68%, 59% and 81% respectively. Progression of the disease was the main cause of death (78%). A patient died of a second neoplasia and 3 patients died of sepsis. There were no deaths related to transplant toxicity. By multivariate survival analysis both status of the disease at transplant (CR vs PR vs failure) and the Tumor score (Rodriguez et al, Ann Oncol,1992 ) were the only independent variables associated with the OS and PFS, respectively. In conclusion our experience, with a prolonged follow-up, shows that patients with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma presenting at diagnosis with high-risk features have an encouraging survival and PFS with front-line ASCT. However, patients who received the transplant having failed the induction regimen have a very poor prognosis and should be tested with another innovative approach.

R-HCVAD/R-MTX-Arac (R-HCVAD) Overcomes Risk Features Associated with Inferior Outcomes In the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).

Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 1782-1782
Author(s):  
Anthony R Mato ◽  
Tatyana Feldman ◽  
Tania Zielonka ◽  
Pritish K. Bhattacharyya ◽  
Alexandria Campaiola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Ki 67 ◽  
Bulky Disease ◽  
Poor Risk

Abstract Abstract 1782 Background: Chemo immunotherapy (R-CHOP) has improved outcomes of both GC (germinal center) and ABC (activated B-cell) subtypes of DLBCL. However outcomes in DLBCL patients treated with R-CHOP with ABC subtype (vs. GC) and/or with poor-risk features (High IPI, high Ki-67) remain inferior. These patients might benefit from more dose-intensive or high-dose therapy approaches. In our practice at The John Theurer Cancer Center, we have employed a risk-adaptive strategy with R-HCVAD to treat patients with DLBCL with aggressive features. Methods: Utilizing Kaplan Meier (KM) survival and Cox regression analyses, we conducted a retrospective cohort study to describe the outcome of patients treated with R-HCVAD in the 1st-line setting with the following high-risk features: high Ki-67 (MIB-1), high IPI, multiple extra-nodal (EN) sites, bulky disease or immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining patterns (GC vs. non GC by Hans’ model). The primary study endpoints were PFS and OS. The proportional hazards assumption was met for this analysis. Results: 45 patients (median age 57, range 34–71 yrs) with newly diagnosed DLBCL treated with R-HCVAD (median 6 cycles, range 1–8) were available for this analysis, representing 1010 total months of follow up at-risk. Baseline characteristics included: stage III-IV (90%), IPI ≥ 3 (52%), median Ki-67 (80%, range 10–100%), median EN sites (2), non-GC subtype (34%), bone marrow (BM) involvement (38%), EBER positive (14%), HIV negative (100%). With 17 months (range 9–64 months) median follow up, median OS and PFS (graph) are not yet reached. 2-yr PFS and OS were 80% (95% CI 61–91%) and 78% (95% CI 61–88%) respectively. In Cox regression analysis, survival outcomes were not adversely affected by: patient age > 60 (HR .8, p=.18), LDH > ULN (HR 2.3, p=.3), non-GC IHC pattern (HR .5, p=.5), BM involvement (HR 1.9, p=.4), Ki-67 ≥ 80% (HR 1.7, p=.6) or EN sites ≥ 2 (HR 4.7, p=.15). Conclusions: This analysis represents the largest reported cohort of DLBCL patients treated with R-HCVAD. These data suggest that R-HCVAD can overcome traditional poor-risk features such as high IPI, high Ki-67 and non-GC IHC pattern. Future work will focus on identifying molecular markers for failure in DLBCL patients treated with dose-intensive regimens. A randomized trial comparing R-HCVAD to R-CHOP in selected high-risk patients is warranted. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

High Complete Response Rates with Dose Dense/Dose Intense Chemotherapy Plus Radioimmunotherapy in High Risk Diffuse Large B Cell and Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (21) ◽  
pp. 2681-2681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne W Beaven ◽  
David A. Rizzieri ◽  
Zachary Powell ◽  
Zhiguo Li ◽  
Peggy Alton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Mantle Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Cell Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Mantle Cell ◽  
Dose Dense ◽  
Large B Cell

Abstract Abstract 2681 Background: Despite recent advances, the 5 year overall survival for patients with high risk diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is approximately 50% and there is still no known cure for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). This phase II study of multimodal dose dense therapy evaluated 2 courses of dose intense chemotherapy followed by radioimmunotherapy (RIT) consolidation in patients with previously untreated, mantle cell or high/high intermediate (int) risk aggressive B cell lymphoma. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dose intense/dose dense, multimodal chemo-immunotherapy combined with RIT. Methods: Patients with untreated MCL or high int/high risk DLBCL were enrolled. Treatment regimen involved 3 phases of therapy: induction 1, induction 2 and consolidation with RIT (Table 1). Induction 2 occurred approximately 5 weeks after induction 1 and RIT was given 12–24 weeks after rituximab was completed. Patients were evaluated after each treatment phase and those with stable disease (SD) or better and blood count recovery could proceed to the next phase of therapy. Results: Thirty nine patients (pts) with high/high int risk DLBCL (n=25) or MCL (n=14) were enrolled. The median age was 60 years (range 21–80). Toxicity: Common, anticipated toxicities in the induction phases were thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, nausea, fatigue, and anemia. During Ind1 (n=39), grade (gr) III mucositis occurred in 13 pts (33%) and febrile neutropenia (FN) in 31 (79%). Three pts did not proceed to Ind2 due to death (1 candidemia, 1 septic knee prosthesis, 1 from complications of colectomy for prolonged diverticulitis after count recovery) and 2 withdrew to pursue less intense chemotherapy. During Ind2 (n=34) gr III mucositis occurred in 12pts (35%) and FN in 24 (67%). Two pts had gr III/IV cerebellar toxicity that was disabling in 1 pt. Of the 34 pts who received the Ind2, 9 did not receive RIT due to progressive disease (PD) (4), prolonged cytopenias (4), or diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (1). Twenty five pts received RIT and 3 (12%) had FN, 20 (80%) had gr III/IV neutropenia, 23 (92%) had gr III/IV thrombocytopenia, 1 pt died from bacteremia. Two pts developed myelodysplasia 21 and 48 months after starting therapy. Response: Pts were evaluated for response after Ind1, Ind2 and RIT. 38/39 pts were evaluable for response, with 1 pt withdrawing prior to assessment. The pts who died prior to response evaluation were counted as non-responders. The best overall response rate (ORR) was 95% (36/38) with a complete response rate (CR) of 84% (32/38). See tables 2 and 3 for more detailed response data by phase of treatment and disease type. After a median follow up of 17.2 months, 30 pts (77%) are alive (see figure). The median overall survival for MCL has not been reached and is 36.5 months for DLBCL. Deaths were from Hodgkin lymphoma (1), infection (3), DLBCL (2), complications of surgery (1), MCL (2). The median progression free survival is 36.5 months with 11/14 (79%) MCL and 14/25 (56%) DLBCL pts alive and in continued CR. Conclusion: The combination of dose dense, dose intense chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody, and RIT demonstrates considerable efficacy, despite expected toxicity, in high risk DLBCL and MCL pts. The response rates seen in this study are higher than expected from standard R-CHOP in this pt population. Further follow up to determine impact on OS and long term complications will be required to confirm these promising outcomes. Disclosures: Beaven: Glaxo Smith Kline: Family Member Employed by GSK. Off Label Use: Tositumomab is approved for use in relapsed/refractory low grade CD20 positive NHL. It is not FDA approved for first line use in diffuse large B cell lymphoma or mantle cell lymphoma. Neither cytarabine nor etoposide are approved for use in non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Rizzieri:Glaxo Smith Kline: Speakers Bureau. Moore:Glaxo Smith Kline: Speakers Bureau.

Risk Adjusted Management of Newly Diagnosed High and Intermediate FLIPI Follicular Lymphoma Using (90)Y Ibritumomab Tiuxetan

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 1794-1794
Author(s):  
Neil L Berinstein ◽  
Nancy M Pennell ◽  
Rashmi Weerasinghe ◽  
Matthew C. Cheung ◽  
Eugenia Piliotis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
B Cell ◽  
International Prognostic Index ◽  
Prognostic Index ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Ibritumomab Tiuxetan ◽  
Cell Counts ◽  
Post Therapy

Abstract Background: Although the natural history of follicular lymphoma is indolent with a median overall survival of about 12-15 years, the disease is heterogeneous. The 5 and 10 year overall survival (OS) of low, intermediate and high risk FLIPI is 91%, 78% and 53% and 71%, 51% and 36% using standard rituximab-based treatment. 5-year progression-free survival (PFS) is 80%, 70% and 48% respectively. Methods: Based upon this we conducted an investigator-initiated single-centre Phase II trial of intensified therapy with CHOP-R followed by (90)Y ibritumomab tiuxetan consolidation and 24 months of rituximab maintenance as treatment for patients with intermediate and high-risk newly diagnosed symptomatic follicular lymphoma. 33 patients were enrolled. Results: The addition of (90)Y ibritumomab tiuxetan was well tolerated but resulted in asymptomatic grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in11-36% and 10-24% of patients between weeks 2-8 post (90) Y. After 9 years of follow-up (median follow-up 61 months) the 0S for intermediate and high risk FLIPI was 95% and 78%. The 5 year PFS was 79% and 64% for intermediate and high risk FLIPI, respectively. Responses at three months post consolidation were as follows: 3/33 (9%) achieved CR, 25/33(76%), achieved CRU, 1/33(3%) had PR, and 1/33(3%) had PD. Three patients did not receive (90)Y ibritumomab tiuxetan due to disease progression 2/33(6%), or death 1/33(3%). Of 19 patients who had a molecular marker for their lymphoma, 18 (95%) achieved molecular remissions in peripheral blood with CHOP-R therapy. Nine (47%) of these patients have been recently assessed for MRD and remain in molecular remission. The therapy resulted in decreased levels of IgG, IgM and IgA below the lower normal level in 33%, 40% and 23% of patients respectively post therapy. These levels did not recover in most of these patients. B cells were depleted to undetectable levels during therapy including rituximab maintenance. In 18 evaluable patients only 11 recovered normal B cell counts post maintenance rituximab. There was no correlation between normal B-cell recovery and Ig levels. Many patients with low or no B cell counts had normal IgG levels, whereas some patients who regained normal B cell counts were still unable to reach normal Ig levels. No patient developed human anti-mouse antibody. Immunity to measles, mumps, or rubella was retained post therapy. Patients did not have significant infections or opportunistic infections (although 2 developed Grade 1 shingles post (90)Y ibritumomab tiuxetan) and none required IVIG. Conclusions: We conclude that this intensified regimen is highly active in cyto-reducing lymphoma in high and intermediate risk FLIPI follicular lymphoma patients. The toxicity is tolerable although a significant percentage of patients will end up with persistent asymptomatic reductions in B cells and serum Ig. Only randomized trials will determine whether this regimen enhances outcome over standard of care in this higher risk follicular lymphoma population. References: 1.Examination of the follicular lymphoma international prognostic index (FLIPI) in the National LymphoCare study (NLCS): a prospective US patient cohort treated predominantly in community practices. Nooka AK, Nabhan C, Zhou X, Taylor MD, Byrtek M, Miller TP, Friedberg JW, Zelenetz AD, Link BK, Cerhan JR, Dillon H, Sinha R, Shenoy PJ, Levy D, Dawson K, Hirata JH, Flowers CR. Ann Oncol. 2013 Feb;24(2):441-8. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mds429. Epub 2012 Oct 5 2.Validation, revision and extension of the Follicular Lymphoma International Prognostic Index (FLIPI) in a population-based setting. van de Schans SA, Steyerberg EW, Nijziel MR, Creemers GJ, Janssen-Heijnen ML, van Spronsen DJ. Ann Oncol. 2009 Oct;20(10):1697-702. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdp053. Epub 2009 Jun 23. PMID: 19549712 Disclosures Buckstein: Novartis: Honoraria; Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding.

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