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Lin Z, Chen X, Liu L, Zeng H, Li Z, Xu B. The role of central nervous system (CNS) prophylaxis in preventing DLBCL patients from CNS relapse: A network meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2022; 176:103756. [PMID: 35809794 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Secondary central nervous system (CNS) relapses are an uncommon yet devastating complication in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Although several prophylaxis attempts were employed clinically in order to reduce the CNS relapse rate, the optimal management remained uncertain. METHODS We employed conventional meta-analysis along with Network meta-analysis to investigate an optimal prophylactic strategy. The primary outcome was CNS relapse rate. RESULTS A total of thirty-six studies comprising 5 RCTs, one clinical trial and 30 observational studies were included. Rituximab overall was superior in reducing CNS relapse rate, and the statistical significance exists (RR 0.79(0.68-0.93), p = 0.004). In rituximab era, none of intravenous, intrathecal administration or novel target agents could significantly decrease CNS relapse rate in high CNS risk patients. Intensive chemotherapy regimen containing HD-MTX with HD-Ara-C (SUCRA 93.4 %) was ranked as the first in reducing CNS relapse rate followed by no prophylaxis (SUCRA 57.5 %), HD-MTX (SUCRA 53.1 %), IT (SUCRA 34.5 %) and lenalidomide maintenance (SUCRA 11.5 %). In addition, intercalated HD-MTX had a trend of reducing CNS relapse but without statistical significance (RR 0.86(0.44-1.68), p = 0.67). However, i-HD-MTX was associated with increased grade 3-4 toxicities and prolonged inpatient stay. Early HD-MTX exposure also increased the treatment related death. CONCLUSION Our network meta-analysis provides an overview of the relative efficacy of all available CNS prophylaxis strategies in DLBCL. In rituximab era, none of intravenous, intrathecal administration or novel target agents could significantly decrease CNS relapse rate in high CNS risk patients. Further studies with prospective, randomized clinical trials as well as with more focus on novel target agents that could spread blood-brain barriers are suggested.
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- Zhijuan Lin
- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China; Key Laboratory of Xiamen for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancy, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Nephrology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China; Key Laboratory of Xiamen for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancy, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China; Key Laboratory of Xiamen for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancy, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China; Key Laboratory of Xiamen for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancy, Xiamen, China.
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- Department of Hematology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and Institute of Hematology, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China; Key Laboratory of Xiamen for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematological Malignancy, Xiamen, China.
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Jain A, Singh C, Dhawan R, Jindal N, Mohindra R, Lad D, Prakash G, Khadwal A, Suri V, Bhalla A, Kumari S, Varma N, John MJ, Mahapatra M, Malhotra P. How to Use a Prioritised Approach for Treating Hematological Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India? Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2020; 36:605-615. [PMID: 32837051 PMCID: PMC7274942 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-020-01300-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The current pandemic coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is known to cause severe infection (COVID-19) in patients with comorbidities, particularly cancer or an immunosuppressed state. Most healthcare systems in the country are likely to be overwhelmed soon if the pandemic moves to a stage of community transmission. Currently, limited evidence is available for managing patients with hematological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current review summarises the possible challenges clinicians are likely to face, key considerations to guide decision making, and possible solutions to the anticipated challenges. Disease specific recommendations and possible guidance for decision making have been suggested for most hematologic diseases that are feasible in our health setup. It is not meant to replace individual clinical judgment, but to provide a template to formulate local policies.
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- Arihant Jain
- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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- Department of Hematology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Hematology, All India Institute of Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, 160012 India
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Clinical Effect of CD25 on the Prognosis of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma with Secondary Central Nervous System Relapse. Pathol Oncol Res 2019; 26:1843-1850. [PMID: 31768966 DOI: 10.1007/s12253-019-00778-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In the present study, we investigated the effects of immunophenotyping on prognosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with central nervous system (CNS) relapse treated with rituximab-CHOP (R-CHOP). CNS relapse occurred in 9.5% of DLBCL patients. At the diagnosis of DLBCL, CD25 was detected in 14.3% of cases. CD25 positivity correlated with an advanced stage, higher R-IPI, higher CNS-IPI, the presence of B symptoms, the presence of extranodal involvement >1, and bone involvement. Moreover CNS relapse was more frequently observed in patients with CD25+ than in those with CD25-. The univariate analysis showed that an advanced stage, high-risk R-IPI, high-risk CNS-IPI, bone involvement, and CD25+ were associated with shorter overall survival (OS). The multivariate analysis confirmed that CD25+ and high-risk CNS-IPI were independent adverse prognostic factors for shorter OS. A Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed the potential of CD25+ as a prognostic factor in patients with CNS relapse and that it correlated with shorter survival. The present results showed that the expression of CD25 in DLBCL patients with CNS relapse was associated with the patient prognosis independent other prognostic factors. The establishment of a treatment strategy for CNS relapse patients with CD25+ DLBCL cells is needed to improve poor outcomes.
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Eyre TA, Djebbari F, Kirkwood AA, Collins GP. Efficacy of central nervous system prophylaxis with stand-alone intrathecal chemotherapy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients treated with anthracycline-based chemotherapy in the rituximab era: a systematic review. Haematologica 2019; 105:1914-1924. [PMID: 31488560 PMCID: PMC7327624 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2019.229948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Central nervous system (CNS) relapse of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma remains uncommon but catastrophic. The benefit of standalone intrathecal prophylaxis in reducing CNS recurrence is unclear and remains controversial. No systematic review analysing the evidence for stand-alone intrathecal prophylaxis has been performed in the era of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy. A comprehensive search (01/2002-01/2019) was systematically performed using Ovid MEDLINE®, Ovid EMBASE® and Cochrane. Studies were selected from a total of 804, screened based on predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria, and were critically appraised. Three post hoc analyses (RICOVER-60, RCHOP-14/21, GOYA), one prospective database and 10 retrospective series were included. 7,357 rituximab/obinutuzumab-exposed patients were analysed. The median percentage receiving intrathecal prophylaxis was 11.9%. Cumulative CNS relapse incidence ranged from 1.9% at 6.5 years to 8.4% at 5 years. Median time (of medians) to CNS relapse was 10 months. 73% developed isolated CNS relapses, 24% concurrent CNS/systemic relapse, and 3% post-systemic relapse. Reported CNS relapse sites were: parenchymal (58%), leptomeningeal (27%), and both (12%). Event rates were low resulting in limited power within each study to provide robust univariable/multivariable analysis. Intrathecal prophylaxis was not a univariable or multivariable factor associated with a reduction in CNS relapse in any study. We found no strong evidence for the benefit, or indeed genuine lack of benefit, of stand-alone intrathecal prophylaxis in preventing CNS relapse in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma-treated patients using anthracycline-based immunochemotherapy. Current published study designs limit the strength of such conclusions.
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- Toby A Eyre
- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
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- Department of Pharmacy, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
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- Cancer Research UK & UCL Cancer Trials Centre, UCL Cancer Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford
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- A J M Ferreri
- Unit of Lymphoid Malignancies, Department of Onco-Haematology, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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Yang W, Garzon-Muvdi T, Braileanu M, Porras JL, Caplan JM, Rong X, Huang J, Jallo GI. Primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma: a population-based study. Neuro Oncol 2017; 19:414-421. [PMID: 28011925 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma (PISCL) is a rare diagnosis with poorly understood disease progression. Clarification of the factors associated with survival in PISCL patients is warranted. Methods We conducted a population-based cohort study utilizing prospectively collected data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Patients with histological diagnosis of primary lymphoma in spinal cord (C72.0) from 1973 to 2012 in the SEER database were included. Multivariable survival analysis between patient, lesion characteristics, and PISCL-related death was performed to adjust for confounding factors. Results We included 346 PISCL patients in our study. Average age was 56.5 ± 17.8 years, with 62.7% being male. Racial distribution of these patients was white (87.6%), black (8.0%), and other (4.3%). More than half (55.8%) of patients were married. The most prevalent histology of PISCL was diffuse B-cell (46.2%), and the majority (55.2%) were low stage (Ann Arbor stage I/II). Most patients (67.9%) received radiation therapy. Average survival interval of patients with PISCL-related death (n=135, 39.0%) was 27.8 months. General cumulative survival probability at 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years was 73.8%, 67.9%, and 63.1%, respectively. Multivariable accelerated failure time (AFT) regression showed follicular lymphoma (HR:0.25, P=.008) and more recent diagnosis (HR:0.96, P<.001) was positively associated with PISCL-related survival. Conversely, nonwhite race (HR:1.69, P=.046), older age (HR:1.02, P<.001), unmarried status (HR:2.14, P<.001), and higher stage (HR:1.54, P=.022) were negatively associated with survival. Conclusions Age, race, marital status, tumor histology, tumor stage, and year of diagnosis were associated with survival of PISCL. While most PISCL-related deaths occur within a 1-year period, subsequent slow progression was observed after the first year of survival.
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- Wuyang Yang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Internal Medicine Residency Program, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington DC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Peñalver FJ, Sancho JM, de la Fuente A, Olave MT, Martín A, Panizo C, Pérez E, Salar A, Orfao A. Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention and management of central nervous system involvement in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients by the Spanish Lymphoma Group (GELTAMO). Haematologica 2016; 102:235-245. [PMID: 27846613 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2016.149120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients have a 5% overall risk of central nervous system events (relapse or progression), which account for high morbidity and frequently fatal outcomes,1 and shortened overall survival of <6 months.2 Early diagnosis of central nervous system events is critical for successful treatment and improved prognosis. Identification of patients at risk of central nervous system disease is critical to accurately identify candidates for central nervous system prophylaxis vs. THERAPY 3-5 This report by the Spanish Lymphoma Group (GELTAMO) aims to provide useful guidelines and recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of central nervous system diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients with, or at risk of, leptomeningeal and/or brain parenchyma lymphoma relapse. A panel of lymphoma experts working on behalf of GELTAMO reviewed all data published on these topics available in PubMed up to May 2016. Recommendations were classified according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.6 A practical algorithm based on the proposed recommendations was then developed (Figure 1). Initial discussions among experts were held in May 2014, and final consensus was reached in June 2016. The final manuscript was reviewed by all authors and the Scientific Committee of GELTAMO.
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- Clinical Hematology Department, ICO-IJC Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Department of Medicine, Cytometry Service (NUCLEUS) and Cancer Research Center (IBMCC-USAL-CSIC) and IBSAL, University of Salamanca, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital General Universitario Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Hematology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Department of Medicine, Cytometry Service (NUCLEUS) and Cancer Research Center (IBMCC-USAL-CSIC) and IBSAL, University of Salamanca, Pamplona, Spain
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Wudhikarn K, Bunworasate U, Julamanee J, Lekhakula A, Chuncharunee S, Niparuck P, Ekwattanakit S, Khuhapinant A, Norasetthada L, Nawarawong W, Makruasi N, Kanitsap N, Sirijerachai C, Chansung K, Wong P, Numbenjapon T, Prayongratana K, Suwanban T, Wongkhantee S, Praditsuktavorn P, Intragumtornchai T. Secondary central nervous system relapse in diffuse large B cell lymphoma in a resource limited country: result from the Thailand nationwide multi-institutional registry. Ann Hematol 2016; 96:57-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s00277-016-2848-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Kim YJ, Kim HK, Yang DH, Jung S, Noh MG, Lee JH, Lee KH, Moon KS. Pineal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Concomitant With Pituitary Prolactinoma: Possible Correlation Between 2 Distinguished Pathologies: A Case Report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e2923. [PMID: 26937937 PMCID: PMC4779034 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000002923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This is the first reported case of pineal lymphoma with concomitant prolactin-producing pituitary adenoma.A 51-year-old male experienced worsening headaches accompanied by nausea, diplopia, and memory loss for 1 month. Cranial nerve examination revealed bilateral upward gaze limitation with convergence impairment, which is known as Parinaud syndrome. Magnetic resonance images revealed a mass in the pineal gland with a coexisting mass within the enlarged sella fossa. Hormone analysis revealed hyperprolactinemia. The pineal mass was removed without injuring the hypothalamus, brain stem, or any neighboring vessels. Pathology examination confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) involving the pineal gland. After further studies, the pineal lymphoma was determined to be a secondary tumor from a gastric primary tumor. The patient died 6 months after diagnosis due to systemic progression of DLBCL.Although the mechanistic link between hyperprolactinemia and lymphoma progression has not been clarified on a clinical basis, high prolactin levels may contribute to the rapid progression and therapeutic resistance of the lymphoma.
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- Yeong-Jin Kim
- From the Department of Neurosurgery (Y-JK, SJ, K-SM); Department of Internal Medicine (HKK, D-HY); and Departments of Pathology, Chonnam National University Research Institute of Medical Sciences (M-GN, J-HL, K-HL), Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital and Medical School, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanamdo, South Korea
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Activity of ibrutinib in mantle cell lymphoma patients with central nervous system relapse. Blood 2015; 126:1695-8. [PMID: 26239089 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2015-05-647834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The risk of central nervous system (CNS) dissemination in mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is low and occurs late in the course of the disease. However, prognosis in such cases remains extremely poor despite high-dose antimetabolite chemotherapy. Among novel drugs used to treat relapsing MCL patients, ibrutinib, an oral inhibitor of Bruton tyrosine kinase, shows great promise. Here we report the clinical observation of 3 MCL patients with symptomatic CNS relapse treated with single-agent ibrutinib. All 3 patients had dramatic and rapid responses with almost immediate recovery from symptoms. We also confirmed that ibrutinib crosses the blood-brain barrier with parallel pharmacokinetic analyses in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid using a validated LC-MS/MS method. All responses were ongoing after 2 months to 1 year of follow-up.
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Uni M, Kagoya Y, Nannya Y, Nakamura F, Kurokawa M. Central nervous system relapse in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: analysis of incidence and prognostic factors. Leuk Lymphoma 2014; 56:1869-71. [PMID: 25267182 DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2014.969261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Masahiro Uni
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo , Tokyo , Japan
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Montoro J, Mattia L, Bertazzoni P, Liptrott S, Colombo N, Civelli M, Preda L, Laszlo D, Martinelli G, Frungillo N. Primary cardiac lymphoma with isolated parenchymal central nervous system relapse: report of two cases and review of the literature. Ecancermedicalscience 2014; 8:474. [PMID: 25374622 PMCID: PMC4217537 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2014.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) is a rare subset of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma involving the heart and/or pericardium with no or minimal evidence of extracardiac involvement at presentation. Distant relapses have infrequently been observed. We report two cases of this disorder that showed isolated central nervous system (CNS) relapse. Diagnosis by endomyocardial biopsy was consistent with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. After immunochemotherapy they achieved complete remission (CR). Eight and five weeks after, isolated CNS relapses were observed respectively. The first patient was treated with high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) and high-dose cytarabine, resulting in a second CR. She then went onto receive autologous stem-cell transplantation but unfortunately died shortly after because of infection. The second patient received systemic CNS prophylaxis with HD-MTX, and later she was treated with an induction chemotherapy strategy with evidencing of progressive disease after two courses of treatment. She was subsequently initiated on a salvage therapy with cytarabine, followed by whole-brain radiotherapy, and autologous stem-cell transplant (ASCT), finally achieving a complete remission. Isolated CNS relapse is a very uncommon pattern in PCL and a standard approach to treatment is not yet well established. Nevertheless, the importance of CNS evaluation, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture, in patients with PCL should be considered, and further studies are recommended to determine the appropriate management of this complication.
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- Juan Montoro
- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Haematology/Oncology, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20141, Italy
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Ferreri AJM, Bruno-Ventre M, Donadoni G, Ponzoni M, Citterio G, Foppoli M, Vignati A, Scarfò L, Sassone M, Govi S, Caligaris-Cappio F. Risk-tailored CNS prophylaxis in a mono-institutional series of 200 patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treated in the rituximab era. Br J Haematol 2014; 168:654-62. [PMID: 25312994 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.13194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The most effective strategy to prevent central nervous system (CNS) dissemination in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains an important, unmet clinical need. Herein, we report a retrospective analysis of risk-tailored CNS prophylaxis in 200 human immunodeficiency virus-negative adults with DLBCL treated with rituximab-CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) or similar. High risk of CNS relapse was defined by involvement of specific extranodal organs, or simultaneous presence of advanced stage and high serum lactate dehydrogenase level; CNS prophylaxis with high-dose methotrexate ± intrathecal chemotherapy (IT) was routinely used in high-risk patients diagnosed after 2007. CNS relapse risk was low in 93 patients and high in 107; 40 high-risk patients received prophylaxis, which consisted of IT alone in 7. At a median follow-up of 60 months, one low-risk and nine high-risk patients (1% vs. 8%; P = 0·01) experienced CNS relapse. In the high-risk group, CNS relapses occurred in 8/67 (12%) patients who did not receive prophylaxis and in 1/40 (2·5%) patients who did; the latter occurred in a patient managed with IT alone. CNS relapse rate was 12% (9/74) for patients treated with "inadequate" prophylaxis (none or IT only) and 0% (0/33) for patients managed with intravenous prophylaxis (P = 0·03). In conclusion, high-dose methotrexate-based prophylaxis significantly reduces CNS failures in high-risk patients stratified by involvement of specific extranodal sites and International Prognostic Index.
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- Andrés J M Ferreri
- Division of Onco-Haematological Medicine, Department of Onco-Haematology, Unit of Lymphoid Malignancies, Milan, Italy
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Cheah CY, Seymour JF, Dickinson M. Ongoing challenge of optimal patient selection for CNS prophylaxis in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Int J Hematol Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.2217/ijh.14.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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SUMMARY CNS relapse is a devastating and frequently lethal complication in patients with lymphoma, and selecting patients to receive CNS-directed prophylaxis is a common and frequently challenging decision for the clinician. Histologic subtype, anatomic location, molecular and clinical risk factors may all be used to stratify patients for CNS risk. In this paper we focus on these issues and attempt to provide practical guidance for the clinician in selecting which patients with lymphoma may benefit from CNS prophylaxis.
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- Chan Yoon Cheah
- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
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