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Lee ZD, Loh DDL, Yang VS, Bin Harunal Rashid MF, Chen MW. Intracranial metastasis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A literature review of published case reports and case presentation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35952. [PMID: 39262962 PMCID: PMC11388333 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Background Intracranial metastasis of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is uncommon and the optimal management for these patients remains undefined. The introduction of selective tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has drastically improved survival in patients with GISTs. However, its efficacy in patients with intracranial metastasis of GISTs is uncertain due to poor penetration of the blood brain barrier. The role of surgery and radiotherapy in these patients has also not been established. No large-scale studies exist, and the literature is limited to case reports. We report a case treated at our institution, conducted a literature review of existing case reports, and discussed the optimal management of patients with intracranial metastasis of GISTs. Methods A literature review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. All studies with intracranial metastasis of GISTs were included, with data extracted and analyzed in totality. Results 26 cases were included in the review. The median time to diagnosis of intracranial metastasis in patients with previously known GISTs was 66 months. Solitary metastasis was seen in 16 cases (59.3 %). 18 patients (69.72 %) underwent surgical resection; 14 had additive therapy with 9 receiving TKI. The mean duration of follow up was 11 months. Clinical response was seen in 3 patients in the non-surgical group, all 3 were treated with TKI alone. Conclusion The effectiveness of TKI in intracranial GISTs metastasis is seen both as first-line therapy for asymptomatic lesions and as an additive treatment post-surgery. Surgery retains a key role in establishing histological and molecular diagnosis and for symptomatic relief of mass effect.
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- Zhiquan Damian Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore 11 Hospital Crescent, Singapore, 169610
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433
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Santoleri F, Romagnoli A, Costantini A. Use and costs of originator and biosimilar erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced anemia: real-world evidence from an Italian hospital. Future Oncol 2019; 15:45-51. [DOI: 10.2217/fon-2018-0333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate adherence, switch and costs a year after the start of treatment with different erythropoietin-stimulating agents. There were 277 patients, 200 were originators (72.20%) and 77 (27.80%) were biosimilars. Adherence to treatment for originators is 0.84 ± 0.22 versus 0.76 ± 0.27 for biosimilars (p = 0.3241). Medication adherence was calculated as ratio between received daily dose to prescribed daily dose. The optimum value is 1, values less than 1 indicate loss of adherence. The cost of treatment per year is €7365 per patient for the use of the originator drug versus €2587 for biosimilars, with a difference of €4777 per patient.
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Treatment strategies for adolescent and young adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Blood 2018; 132:362-368. [PMID: 29895667 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2017-12-778472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) form a unique group of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). They differ in terms of disease biology, psychosocial challenges, survival, and in other important respects from children as well as from middle-aged and older adults. AYAs may be treated using pediatric protocols developed in trials composed primarily of younger patients, or using adult protocols developed in trials composed primarily of older patients. After reviewing the distinguishing characteristics of AYAs with AML, we compare and contrast the chemotherapy approaches and argue that neither the pediatric nor adult approaches may be ideally suited for AYAs and the development of AYA-specific approaches merits further consideration. We finish by putting forth ideas for future research to optimize chemotherapy treatment of AYAs with AML.
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Santoleri F, Lasala R, Logreco A, Ranucci E, Costantini A. Using a treatment diary to improve the medication adherence in patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2018; 25:1035-1041. [DOI: 10.1177/1078155218759184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Le Calloch R, Lacut K, Le Gall-Ianotto C, Nowak E, Abiven M, Tempescul A, Dalbies F, Eveillard JR, Ugo V, Giraudier S, Guillerm G, Lippert E, Berthou C, Ianotto JC. Non-adherence to treatment with cytoreductive and/or antithrombotic drugs is frequent and associated with an increased risk of complications in patients with polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia (OUEST study). Haematologica 2017; 103:607-613. [PMID: 29246923 PMCID: PMC5865440 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2017.180448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence, causes and impact of non-adherence to oral and subcutaneous chronic treatments for patients with polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia. Patients receiving cytoreductive drugs for polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia were recruited at our institution (Observatoire Brestois des Néoplasies Myéloprolifératives registry). They completed a one-shot questionnaire designed by investigators (Etude de l’Observance Thérapeutique et des Effets Secondaires des Traitements study). Data about complications (thrombosis, transformation and death) at any time in the patient’s life (before diagnosis, up until consultation and after the completion of the questionnaire) were collected. Sixty-five (22.7%) of 286 patients reported poor adherence (<90%) to their treatment with cytoreductive drugs and 46/255/18%) also declared non-adherence to antithrombotic drugs. In total, 85/286 patients (29.7%) declared they did not adhere to their treatment. Missing an intake was rare and was mostly due to forgetfulness especially during occupational travel and holidays. Patients who did not adhere to their treatment were characterized by younger age, living alone, having few medications but a high numbers of pills and determining their own schedule of drug intake. Having experienced thrombosis or hematologic evolution did not influence the adherence rate. Non-adherence to oral therapy was associated with a higher risk of phenotypic evolution (7.3 versus 1.8%, P=0.05). For patients treated for polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia, non-adherence to cytoreductive and/or antithrombotic therapies is frequent and is influenced by age, habitus and concomitant treatments, but not by disease history or treatment side effects. Phenotypic evolution seems to be more frequent in the non-adherent group.
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- Ronan Le Calloch
- Service de Médecine Interne-Maladies du Sang-Maladies Infectieuses (MIIS), CHIC de Quimper, France.,Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France
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- CIC 1412, INSERM, Brest, France.,EA3878 G.E.T.B.O, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France.,Département de Médecine Interne et Pneumologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Laboratoire d'Hématologie, CHU d'Angers, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Laboratoire d'Hématologie, CHRU de Brest and Equipe ECLA, INSERM U1078, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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- Fédération Inter Hospitalière d'Immuno-Hématologie de Bretagne Occidentale (FIHBO), France .,EA3878 G.E.T.B.O, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France.,Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancérologie et Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, France
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