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Christen S, Roser K, Mader L, Otth M, Scheinemann K, Sommer G, Kuehni C, Michel G. Incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal health conditions in survivors of childhood and adolescent cancers: A report from the Swiss childhood cancer survivor study. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7204. [PMID: 38650581 PMCID: PMC11036073 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Childhood cancer and its treatment can cause damage to the musculoskeletal system. We aimed to determine the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal health conditions (MSHC) in survivors, and to investigate differences by cancer-related characteristics. METHODS We used data from the Childhood Cancer Registry and the Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, including survivors (≥5 years since diagnosis; diagnosed 1976-2015 at <20 years of age) aged ≥15 years at study. Cumulative incidence and prevalence of MSHCs (osteoporosis, limb length discrepancy, limited joint mobility, bone/joint pain, scoliosis, changes to chest/ribs and amputation) were calculated from self-reported data. RESULTS We included 2645 survivors (53% men; median age 24 years, range 15-59 years). Prevalence and cumulative incidence of any MSHC was 21% and 26%, respectively. Incidence rate for any MSHC was 15.6/1000 person-years. Scoliosis (8%), bone/joint pain (7%) and limited joint mobility (7%) were the most prevalent MSHC. MSHC co-occurred with other health conditions in 87% of survivors. We found increased rates of MSHC in women (RR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.2-1.7), bone tumour survivors (RR = 6.0, 95%CI: 4.5-7.9), survivors older at diagnosis (11-15 years: RR = 1.8, 95%CI: 1.5-2.3), after a relapse (RR = 1.5, 95%CI: 1.3-1.9), treatment with surgery (RR = 1.2, 95%CI: 1.0-1.5), chemotherapy (RR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.1-1.8) or stem cell transplantation (RR = 1.6, 95%CI: 1.0-2.5), and more recent year of diagnosis (2011-2015: RR = 4.3, 95%CI: 2.8-6.8). CONCLUSION MSHCs are prevalent in survivors, the risk is increasing in younger survivor cohorts, and MSHCs usually occur in multimorbid survivors. Strengthening of rehabilitation services and appropriate referrals are needed to mitigate the effects of the cancer and cancer treatment.
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- Salome Christen
- Faculty of Health Sciences and MedicineUniversity of LucerneLucerneSwitzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and MedicineUniversity of LucerneLucerneSwitzerland
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- Cancer Registry Bern SolothurnUniversity of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and MedicineUniversity of LucerneLucerneSwitzerland
- Department of OncologyUniversity Children's Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyChildren's Hospital of Eastern SwitzerlandSt. GallenSwitzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and MedicineUniversity of LucerneLucerneSwitzerland
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/OncologyChildren's Hospital of Eastern SwitzerlandSt. GallenSwitzerland
- Department of PediatricsMcMaster Children's Hospital and McMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- Swiss Childhood Cancer RegistryInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Swiss Childhood Cancer RegistryInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of BernBernSwitzerland
- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of PediatricsInselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of BernBernSwitzerland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and MedicineUniversity of LucerneLucerneSwitzerland
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Halton JM, Ma J, Babyn P, Matzinger MA, Kaste SC, Scharke M, Fernandez CV, Miettunen P, Ho J, Alos N, Abish S, Barr R, Cairney E, Dix DB, Grant RM, Israels S, Lewis V, Wilson B, Atkinson S, Cabral D, Cummings E, Rodd C, Stein R, Sbrocchi AM, Jaremko JL, Koujok K, Shenouda N, Rauch F, Siminoski K, Ward LM. Reductions in Bone Mineral Density Are Apparent Early in Children With Prevalent Osteonecrosis Lesions Following Leukemia Therapy. J Bone Miner Res 2023; 38:1104-1115. [PMID: 37326443 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Osteonecrosis (ON) is a serious complication of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. We determined the prevalence of osteonecrotic lesions in our patient population by a one-time multisite magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) more than 1 year following leukemia therapy. MRI findings were evaluated in relationship to clinical factors (including longitudinal changes in bone mineral density [BMD]). Eighty-six children enrolled in the Steroid Associated Osteoporosis in the Pediatric Population (STOPP) study were evaluated for ON at 3.1 ± 1.3 years following therapy. Thirty children had a total of 150 confirmed ON lesions (35%). Lumbar spine (LS) BMD Z-scores (mean ± SD) were low at diagnosis and similar between patients with and without ON (-1.09 ± 1.53 versus -1.27 ± 1.25, p = 0.549). LS BMD Z-scores declined from baseline to 12 months in children with ON (-0.31 ± 1.02) but not in those without (0.13 ± 0.82, p = 0.035); the hip BMD Z-scores from baseline to 24 months declined in both groups, but to a greater extent in those with ON (-1.77 ± 1.22) compared to those without (-1.03 ± 1.07, p = 0.045). At the time of the MRI, mean total hip and total body (TB) BMD Z-scores were lower in children with ON (hip -0.98 ± 0.95 versus -0.28 ± 1.06, p = 0.010; TB -1.36 ± 1.10 versus -0.48 ± 1.50, p = 0.018). Pain occurred in 11/30 (37%) with ON versus 20/56 (36%) without, p = 0.841. In multivariable models, older age at diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] 1.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.15-2.13; p = 0.004), and hip BMD Z-score at MRI (OR 2.23; 95% CI, 1.02-4.87; p = 0.046) were independently associated with ON. Overall, one-third of children demonstrated ON after leukemia therapy. Those with ON had greater reductions in spine and hip BMD Z-scores in the first 1 and 2 years of therapy, respectively. Older age and lower hip BMD Z-scores at MRI were significantly associated with prevalent, off-therapy ON. These data assist in identifying children at risk of ON. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- The Ottawa Pediatric Bone Health Research Group, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Département de Pédiatrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British of Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British of Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Muggeo P, Grassi M, D'Ascanio V, Brescia V, Fontana A, Piacente L, Di Serio F, Giordano P, Faienza MF, Santoro N. Bone Remodeling Markers in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia after Intensive Chemotherapy: The Screenshot of a Biochemical Signature. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15092554. [PMID: 37174020 PMCID: PMC10177249 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15092554] [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: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE to investigate the effects of intensive chemotherapy and glucocorticoid (GC) treatment on bone remodeling markers in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out in 39 ALL children (aged 7.64 ± 4.47) and 49 controls (aged 8.7 ± 4.7 years). Osteoprotegerin (OPG), receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL), osteocalcin (OC), C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX), bone alkaline phosphatase (bALP), tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP5b), procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide (P1NP), Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1), and sclerostin were assessed. Statistical analysis was conducted using the principal component analysis (PCA) to study patterns of associations in bone markers. RESULTS ALL patients showed significantly higher OPG, RANKL, OC, CTX, and TRACP5b than the controls (p ≤ 0.02). Considering ALL group, we found a strong positive correlation among OC, TRACP5b, P1NP, CTX, and PTH (r = 0.43-0.69; p < 0.001); between CTX and P1NP (r = 0.5; p = 0.001); and between P1NP and TRAcP (r = 0.63; p < 0.001). The PCA revealed OC, CTX, and P1NP as the main markers explaining the variability of the ALL cohort. CONCLUSIONS Children with ALL showed a signature of bone resorption. The assessment of bone biomarkers could help identify ALL individuals who are most at risk of developing bone damage and who need preventive interventions.
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- Paola Muggeo
- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Policlinic, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Policlinic, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA), Italian National Research Council (CNR), 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University "A. Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, AOU Policlinico Consorziale di Bari-Ospedale Giovanni XXIII, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University "A. Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, University Hospital of Policlinic, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Huault A, Michel G, Charon V, Chouklati K, Domenech C, Chastagner P, Dalle JH, Paillard C, Ducassou S, Poirée M, Plat G, Tabone MD, Kanold J, Baruchel A, Berger C, Pellier I, Plantaz D, Theron A, Mustafa A, Auquier P, Gandemer V. Symptomatic osteonecrosis in French survivors of childhood and adolescent leukemia: a clinical and MRI study of LEA cohort. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2023:1-17. [PMID: 36820621 DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2023.2168810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Osteonecrosis (ON) is a known complication of acute leukemia (AL) management, affecting 1%-10% of young patients and resulting in long-term morbidity. Widespread access to MRI over the past decade has allowed earlier detection and more accurate assessment. This study investigated clinical and MRI features of the 129 (2.5%) patients with symptomatic ON retrospectively recruited from the French LEA (Leucémies de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, or child and adolescent leukemias) cohort (n = 4,973). We analyzed data concerning ON risk factors, multifocal involvement, severe lesions detected by MRI, and patient quality of life (QoL). ON patients tended to be >10 years old at the time of AL diagnosis (odds ratio [OR]: 22.46; p < 10-6), female (OR: 1.8; p = 0.002), or treated for relapse (OR: 1.81; p = 0.041). They more frequently suffered from other sequelae (p < 10-6). Most necroses involved weight-bearing joints, and they were multifocal in 69% of cases. Double-blinded review of MRIs for 39 patients identified severe lesions in 14, usually in the hips. QoL of adolescents and adults was poor and permanently impacted after onset of ON. In conclusion, age >10 at time of AL diagnosis, female sex, and relapse occurrence were risk factors for multifocal ON; MRI revealed severe ON in a third of the patients considered; and ON was associated with persistently poor QoL affecting multiple domains. Future studies should include prospective data addressing ON management and seek to identify genetic markers for targeted screening enabling early ON detection and treatment.
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- Alice Huault
- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Aix-Marseille University and La Timone Children's Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Department of Radiology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Department of Radiology, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Institute (IHOPE), Hospices Civils de Lyon, University Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Hôpital d'Enfants de Brabois, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Nice University Hospital (L'Archet), Nice, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Toulouse University Hospital (Purpan), Toulouse, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Armand Trousseau Hospital, APHP. Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Saint-Étienne University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Public Health, EA 3279 Research Unit, Marseille University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Public Health, EA 3279 Research Unit, Marseille University Hospital, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology department, University Hospital, Rennes, France
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Subbu K, Renner JB, Rubin JE. Extensive Osteonecrosis After Glucocorticoids: Clinical Response to Bisphosphonate. JCEM CASE REPORTS 2023; 1:luac006. [PMID: 37908238 PMCID: PMC10578391 DOI: 10.1210/jcemcr/luac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Osteonecrosis is a devastating complication of long-term glucocorticoid therapy that has been described in both malignant and nonmalignant diseases. Its incidence has been found to greater than 50% using magnetic resonance imaging in asymptomatic patients, thus osteonecrosis is likely underdiagnosed. Recent studies have suggested that treatment with bisphosphonates can improve pain and mobility and decrease bone marrow edema. We describe a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who presented with debilitating osteonecrosis after treatment with prednisone for a total cumulative dose of 5100 mg. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed extensive infarcts of her bilateral tibiae and femora and left humerus, talus, and calcaneus consistent with osteonecrosis that had persisted for more than 2 years. Her severe knee, shoulder, and ankle pain was treated with 1 dose zolendronic acid. Despite a prolonged acute phase reaction, the patient's symptoms improved with near total resolution of pain.
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- Karthik Subbu
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of North Carolina, NC 27514, USA
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- Departments of Radiology and Health Sciences, University of North Carolina, NC 27514, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of North Carolina, NC 27514, USA
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Kuhlen M, Kunstreich M, Gökbuget N, Escherich G. [Osteonecrosis-severe side effect of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 51:792-799. [PMID: 36069910 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04301-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Osteonecrosis occurs as an acute and long-term serious side effect in children, adolescents, and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is associated with severe pain and reduced mobility, ultimately leading to joint destruction and significant long-term morbidity. The cumulative incidence ranges from 11 to 20% in adolescents and young adults. In symptomatic patients, multiple joints are frequently affected, which in turns poses a risk factor for the development of severe osteonecrosis. The genesis of leukemia-associated osteonecrosis is multifactorial. Risk factors include the use of corticosteroids and asparaginase. These exert their effects on the blood supply to the bone through hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and hypertension. Bacteriemia, genetic susceptibility, and stem cell transplantation pose additional risk factors. The treatment of osteonecrosis is challenging and not evidence based. Preventive measurements have as yet mainly been tested in preclinical models.
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- Michaela Kuhlen
- Schwäbisches Kinderkrebszentrum, Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Augsburg, Stenglinstr. 2, 86156, Augsburg, Deutschland.
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- Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Universitätskinderklinik, Magdeburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik II, Hämatologie/Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Pädiatrische Hämatologie und Onkologie, Universitätskinderklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Reddy N, Seaman A, Jefferson R, Evans T, Popp J. Selective Ulnar Nerve Decompression, Capsular Branch Denervation, and Arthroscopic Debridement as a Unique Technique to Improve Quality of Life for Avascular Necrosis of the Distal Humerus and Radius in a Young Patient With ALL. Hand (N Y) 2022; 17:NP17-NP20. [PMID: 35081812 PMCID: PMC9274881 DOI: 10.1177/15589447211072218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Avascular necrosis (AVN), one of the most common therapy-related and debilitating side effects of antileukemic treatment, can adversely affect a patient's long-term quality of life. Our case study presents a young woman with bilateral elbow AVN and hip AVN after acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment, with a unique treatment strategy for her elbow pain. The treatment strategy included elbow joint denervation with arthroscopic debridement and distal humerus core decompression. The goal of this procedure was to improve symptomatic pain while retaining bone stock in the distal humerus hopefully allowing better function of the patient's elbow. This treatment may not only improve the quality of life in a young patient but also delay the need for future surgery. Our patient had improved pain relief in her elbow postsurgery. This procedure may be used for pain control and may have beneficial future implications in this limited population.
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- Nihaal Reddy
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA,Nihaal Reddy, The Ohio State University College of Medicine1, Columbus, 370 West 9th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, USA,Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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Watson C, Gadikota H, Barlev A, Beckerman R. A review of the risks of long-term consequences associated with components of the CHOP chemotherapy regimen. J Drug Assess 2022; 11:1-11. [PMID: 35693477 PMCID: PMC9176678 DOI: 10.1080/21556660.2022.2073101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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A common chemotherapy regimen in post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) following solid organ transplants (SOT) is cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP). This study reviews the quantitative evidence for long-term consequences associated with components of CHOP identified from the Children's Oncology Group Long-Term Follow-Up Guidelines. Cited references were screened using prespecified criteria (English, systematic review, randomized controlled trial n > 100, observation study n > 100, case series n > 20). Relevant data were extracted and synthesized. Of 61 studies, 66% were retrospective cohort studies, 28% were in the US, and 95% enrolled pediatric patients. No study focused specifically on the CHOP regimen. Long-term consequences for CHOP components observed in >3 studies included cardiac toxicity (n = 14), hormone deficiencies/infertility (n = 14), secondary leukemia (n = 7), osteonecrosis (n = 6), and bladder cancer (n = 4). These effects are significant, impact a high percentage of patients, and occur as early as one year after treatment. Although none of the studies focused specifically on the CHOP regimen, 30%, 23%, and 15% evaluated alkylating agents (e.g. cyclophosphamide), anthracyclines (e.g. doxorubicin), and corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone), respectively. All three product classes had a dose-dependent risk of long-term consequences with up to 13.2-fold, 27-fold, 16-fold, 14.5-fold, and 6.2-fold increase in risk of heart failure, early menopause, secondary leukemia, bladder cancer, and osteonecrosis, respectively. Lymphoma patients had significantly elevated risks of cardiac toxicity (up to 12.2-fold), ovarian failure (up to 3.8-fold), and osteonecrosis (up to 6.7-fold). No studies were found in PTLD or SOT. Safe and effective PTLD treatments that potentially avoid these long-term consequences are urgently needed.
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- Crystal Watson
- Atara Biotherapeutics Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Atara Biotherapeutics Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev 2022; 6:01979360-202205000-00002. [PMID: 35511598 PMCID: PMC9076447 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-21-00176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a progressive and debilitating condition with a wide variety of etiologies including trauma, steroid use, and alcohol intake. Diagnosis and staging are based on imaging including MRI at any stage and plain radiography in more advanced lesions. The only definitive treatment is total hip arthroplasty, although numerous treatments including disphosphonates and core decompression are used to delay the progression. Lack of satisfactory conservative measures suggests the need for additional research of osteonecrosis including large patient registries to further understand this condition.
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Osteonecrosis in Korean Paediatric and Young Adults with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma: A Nationwide Epidemiological Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092489. [PMID: 35566613 PMCID: PMC9105090 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Osteonecrosis (ON) is a serious complication of acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL) or lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) treatment, and there is little information regarding ON in Korean paediatric and young adult patients. This retrospective cohort study assessed the cumulative incidence of and risk factors for ON using national health insurance claims data from 2008 to 2019 in 4861 ALL/LBL patients. The Kaplan–Meier method was used to estimate the cumulative incidence of ON according to age groups; the Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to identify risk factors related to ON development after diagnosing ALL/LBL. A cause-specific hazard model with time-varying covariates was used to assess the effects of risk factors. Overall, 158 (3.25%) patients were diagnosed with ON, among whom 23 underwent orthopaedic surgeries. Older age, radiotherapy (HR = 2.62, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.87–3.66), HSCT (HR = 2.40, 95% CI 1.74–3.31), steroid use and anthracycline use (HR = 2.76, CI 1.85–4.14) were related to ON in the univariate analysis. In the multivariate analysis, age and steroid and asparaginase use (HR = 1.99, CI 1.30–3.06) were factors associated with ON. These results suggest that Korean patients with ALL/LBL who used steroids and asparaginase should be closely monitored during follow-up, even among young adult patients.
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Brivio E, Cossio A, Borra D, Silvestri D, Prunotto G, Colombini A, Verna M, Rizzari C, Biondi A, Conter V, Valsecchi MG, Balduzzi A. Osteonecrosis in paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: Incidence, risk factors, radiological patterns and evolution in a single-centre cohort. Br J Haematol 2022; 197:602-608. [PMID: 35362095 PMCID: PMC9323502 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Osteonecrosis (ON) is a well‐known sequela of paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) treatment. Incidence differs substantially among studies and the clinical significance of radiological findings is not fully established. We analysed 256 consecutive patients with ALL treated in our Institution between October 2010 and December 2016. Within the cohort, 41 developed ON, with a mean 5‐year cumulative incidence of 18.5 (standard error, SE, 5.7)% overall. The mean (SE) 5‐year cumulative incidence of ON was 12.7 (2.1)% after censoring upon stem cell transplantation (SCT) and/or relapse. Patients aged ≥10 years and patients allocated to the high‐risk stratum had a 10‐fold and fivefold higher risk of ON respectively. The risk of ON was more than double in relapsed patients, whereas no significant impact of gender, immunophenotype and SCT was demonstrated. Multiple lesions (median four joints involved per patient) were detected by magnetic resonance imaging in all but one patient, with the knee being the most affected joint. Lesions affecting convex joint surfaces experienced the worst evolution, whereas most lesions on diaphyses and concave surfaces remained radiologically stable or disappeared during follow‐up. ON has a high prevalence in paediatric ALL, presenting with multiple lesions. Lesions involving convex surfaces were at higher risk of radiological deterioration.
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- Erica Brivio
- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Orthopedic Department, Ospedale S. Gerardo, Monza, Italy
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- Orthopedic Department, Ospedale S. Gerardo, Monza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro di Ricerca in Biostatistica per l'Epidemiologia Clinica, Universita' degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Centro di Ricerca in Biostatistica per l'Epidemiologia Clinica, Universita' degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Clinica Pediatrica Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, Monza, Italy
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Periasamy U, Chilutti M, Kaplan SL, Hickey CP, Hayes K, Pennington JW, Balamuth F, Fitzgerald JC, Weiss SL. Prevalence of and Associations With Avascular Necrosis After Pediatric Sepsis: A Single-Center Retrospective Study. Pediatr Crit Care Med 2022; 23:e153-e161. [PMID: 34991135 PMCID: PMC8897239 DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a rare, but serious, complication after sepsis in adults. We sought to determine if sepsis is associated with postillness diagnosis of AVN, as well as potential-associated risk factors for AVN in children with sepsis. DESIGN Retrospective observational study. SETTING Single academic children's hospital. PATIENTS Patients less than 18 years treated for sepsis or suspected bacterial infection from 2011 to 2017. Patients who developed AVN within 3 years after sepsis were compared with patients who developed AVN after suspected bacterial infection and with patients with sepsis who did not develop AVN. INTERVENTION None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS AVN was determined using International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition/10th Edition codes and confirmed by chart review. The prevalence of AVN after sepsis was 0.73% (21/2,883) and after suspected bacterial infection was 0.43% (53/12,276; risk difference, 0.30; 95% CI, 0.0-0.63; p = 0.05). Compared with 43 sepsis controls without AVN, AVN in the 21 sepsis cases was associated with being older, having sickle cell disease and malignancy, higher body mass index, unknown source of infection, and low platelet count in the first 7 days of sepsis. Half of sepsis patients were treated with corticosteroids, and higher median cumulative dose of steroids was associated with AVN (23.2 vs 5.4 mg/kg; p < 0.01). Older age at infection (odds ratio [OR], 1.3; 95% CI, 1.1-1.4), malignancy (OR, 8.8; 95% CI, 2.6-32.9), unknown site of infection (OR, 12.7; 95% CI, 3.3-48.6), and minimal platelet count less than 100,000/µL in first 7 days of sepsis (OR, 5.0; 95% CI, 1.6-15.4) were identified as potential risk factors for AVN after sepsis following adjustment for multiple comparisons. CONCLUSIONS Although rare, sepsis was associated with a higher risk of subsequent AVN than suspected bacterial infection in children. Older age, malignancy, unknown site of infection, and minimum platelet count were potential risk factors for AVN after sepsis.
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- Uvaraj Periasamy
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston MA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Sepsis Program, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Sepsis Program, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Sepsis Program, Philadelphia PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Sepsis Program, Philadelphia PA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Sepsis Program, Philadelphia PA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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The Impact of a Precision-Based Exercise Intervention in Childhood Hematological Malignancies Evaluated by an Adapted Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14051187. [PMID: 35267495 PMCID: PMC8909675 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14051187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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During cancer treatments in childhood hematological malignancies, reduced exercise tolerance is one of the main hardships. Precision-based training programs help children, adolescents, and young adults and their families to resume regular physical activity, exercise, and sports once they return to their communities after the intensive phases spent in hospital. This study was aimed at verifying whether an intermittent recovery test, the Yo-Yo AD, could provide a simple and valid way to evaluate an individual’s capacity to perform repeated intense exercise and to follow up on the impact of tailored exercise in children, adolescents, and young adults with hematological malignancies. The Yo-Yo AD involved the repetition of several shuttles to muscle exhaustion, at pre-established speeds (walking and slow running). The heart rate (HR) and oxygen saturation (SaO2) were monitored during the test. The total distance and the walking/running ability, measured as the slope of the HR vs. distance correlation, were investigated before (T0) and after 11 weeks (T1) of precision exercise intervention. The Yo-Yo AD was also performed by healthy children (CTRL). Ninety-seven patients (10.58 ± 4.5 years, 46% female) were enrolled. The Yo-Yo AD showed the positive impact of the exercise intervention by increasing the distance covered by the individuals (T0 = 946.6 ± 438.2 vs. T1 = 1352.3 ± 600.6 m, p < 0.001) with a more efficient walking/running ability (T0 = 2.17 ± 0.84 vs. T1 = 1.73 ± 0.89 slope, p < 0.0164). CTRLs performed better (1754.0 ± 444.0 m, p = 0.010). They were equally skillful (1.71 ± 0.27 slope) when compared to the patients after they received the precision-based intervention. No adverse events occurred during the Yo-Yo AD and it proved to be an accurate way of correctly depicting the changes in performance in childhood hematological malignancies.
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Tezol O, Karahan F, Unal S. Sickle Cell Disease and Psychosocial Well-Being: Comparison of Patients With Preclinical and Clinical Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head. Turk Arch Pediatr 2022; 56:308-315. [PMID: 35005723 PMCID: PMC8655956 DOI: 10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2021.20270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Aim: Sickle cell disease (SCD) has significant adverse psychosocial impacts in childhood. Patients with SCD may be affected by avascular necrosis (AVN) and the most commonly involved site is the femoral head. We aimed to conduct a comparative investigation of the psychosocial well-being of pediatric SCD patients with preclinical and clinical femoral head AVN. Materials and Methods: Patients with homozygous SCD and healthy peers aged 7-17 years were included in this cross-sectional study. Psychosocial well-being was assessed by the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), parent version. SDQ scores were compared between the groups. Results: A total of 74 mother–child couples were enrolled in this study. The SCD with clinical AVN (stages I-IV) group consisted of 17 patients, SCD with preclinical AVN (stage 0) group consisted of 20 patients, and the control group consisted of 37 individuals. The sociodemographic characteristics and medians of total difficulties, emotional problems, conduct problems, hyperactivity, and peer problems scores were not different between the 3 groups (P > .05). There was a significant difference between the 3 groups in the prosocial score that indicates more positive social behaviors. Both groups, SCD with clinical AVN and with preclinical AVN, had lower prosocial scores than the control group (P < .001). The 2 patient groups did not differ in any SDQ scores or disease-related characteristics of vaso-occlusive crises and blood/exchange transfusions in the recent year (P > .05). Conclusions: Pediatric patients with SCD, whether or not complicated with clinical AVN, had lower prosocial scores than healthy peers. This study has presented the first comparison of the psychosocial well-being of pediatric SCD patients with preclinical and clinical femoral head AVN.
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- Ozlem Tezol
- Department of Pediatrics Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey
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Beitrag der Ganzkörper-MRT in der Beurteilung von Osteonekrosen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen mit onkologischen und hämatologischen Grunderkrankungen. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-019-0723-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Friend BD, Schiller GJ. Beyond steroids: A systematic review and proposed solutions to managing acute graft-versus-host disease in adolescents and young adults. Blood Rev 2021; 52:100886. [PMID: 34509319 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2021.100886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The outcomes of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with hematologic malignancies have been shown to be poorer when compared to results in children, due to a combination of higher relapse rates and greater treatment-related mortality (TRM). Although differences in relapse risk have been studied extensively, toxicity has been examined and reported less often. In this systematic review, we summarize recently published studies that have examined the differences in rates of TRM and acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in AYAs and children with hematologic malignancies, and attempt to explain why these disparities exist and how they impact outcomes. In addition, we present best practices for management of steroid-refractory GVHD that are likely to improve survival in this patient population. Further, we propose the development of personalized, risk-based approaches for the prevention and treatment of GVHD that incorporate novel platforms and interventions. We believe this individualized approach is likely to reduce toxicity and greatly improve outcomes for this vulnerable population.
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- Brian D Friend
- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 1102 Bates Ave, Suite 1630, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, University of California Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Ave, 42-121 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
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Barzilai-Birenboim S, Yacobovich J, Zalcberg Y, Arad-Cohen N, Avrahami G, Gilad G, Litichever N, Izraeli S, Elitzur S. Bone pain at leukemia diagnosis and other risk factors for symptomatic osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2021; 68:e29033. [PMID: 33788395 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.29033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteonecrosis is a major cause of acute and long-lasting complications of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) therapy in children. Our study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, risk factors, and outcome of osteonecrosis in children with ALL. PROCEDURE The cohort included 559 children aged 1-20 years diagnosed with ALL between 2003 and 2018 at two tertiary medical centers in Israel and enrolled in two consecutive protocols: ALL-IC BFM 2002 and AIEOP-BFM ALL 2009. Symptomatic osteonecrosis was prospectively captured as an adverse event. RESULTS Osteonecrosis occurred in 51 patients (9.1%). Ninety-four percent of the events were graded as moderate or severe (grades 3-4, Ponte di Legno Toxicity Working Group classification) and multiple bone involvement was common. Full resolution of osteonecrosis was documented in only 16% of the children (median follow-up 4.2 years). Stepwise logistic regression identified five risk factors for osteonecrosis, with a high predictive value (AUC = 0.88): older ageat ALL diagnosis, high-risk ALL group, T-cell immunophenotype, female gender, and a novel risk factor: bone pain at the time of leukemia diagnosis. In addition, osteonecrosis was less common among children of Arab ethnicity. Thrombophilia and an elevated age-adjusted body mass index were not confirmed as risk factors for osteonecrosis. CONCLUSION Due to the low rates of osteonecrosis resolution and its debilitating long-term impact, the identification of patients at high risk for osteonecrosis is important for their inclusion in further studies evaluating potential therapeutic adjustments.
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- Shlomit Barzilai-Birenboim
- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation, The Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Rina Zaizov Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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van Atteveld JE, de Winter DTC, Pieters R, Neggers SJCMM, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM. Recent perspectives on the association between osteonecrosis and bone mineral density decline in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fac Rev 2021; 10:57. [PMID: 34308423 PMCID: PMC8265561 DOI: 10.12703/r/10-57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The attention to treatment-related toxicity has increased since the survival of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has improved significantly over the past few decades. Intensive ALL treatment schedules including corticosteroids and asparaginase have been shown to give rise to skeletal abnormalities such as osteonecrosis and low bone mineral density (BMD), which may lead to debilitating sequelae in survivors. Although osteonecrosis and low BMD are different entities with suggested separate pathophysiological mechanisms, recent studies indicate that osteonecrosis is associated with accelerated BMD decline. Common underlying mechanisms for osteonecrosis and BMD decline are considered, such as an enhanced sensitivity to corticosteroids in children who suffer from both osteonecrosis and low BMD. In addition, restriction of weight-bearing activities, which is generally advised in patients with osteonecrosis, could aggravate BMD decline. This induces a clinical dilemma, since bone stimulation is important to maintain BMD but alternative interventions for osteonecrosis are limited. Furthermore, this recent finding of accelerated BMD decline in children with osteonecrosis emphasizes the need to develop effective preventive measures for osteonecrosis, which may include targeting BMD decline.
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- Jenneke E van Atteveld
- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Maintenance therapy and risk of osteonecrosis in children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a NOPHO ALL2008 sub-study. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2021; 88:911-917. [PMID: 34145469 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-021-04316-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Osteonecrosis is a burdensome treatment-related toxicity that is mostly diagnosed during or soon after 6-mercaptopurine (6MP)/methotrexate (MTX) maintenance therapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), possibly indicating a pathogenic role of these drugs. METHODS We prospectively registered symptomatic osteonecrosis during treatment of 1234 patients aged 1.0-45.9 years treated according to the Nordic Society of Hematology and Oncology (NOPHO) ALL2008 protocol. MTX/6MP metabolites were measured as part of the NOPHO ALL2008 maintenance therapy study. RESULTS After a median follow-up of 5.6 years [interquartile range (IQR) 3.6-7.5], 68 patients had been diagnosed with symptomatic osteonecrosis. The cumulative incidence was 2.7% [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.6-3.8%] for patients aged < 10 years, 14.9% (95% CI 9.7-20.2%) for patients aged 10.0-17.9 years, and 14.4% (95% CI 8.0-20.8%) for patients aged ≥ 18 years. The median time from diagnosis of ALL to diagnosis of osteonecrosis in these age groups was 1.0 year (IQR 0.7-2.0), 2.0 years (IQR 1.1-2.4), and 2.2 years (IQR 1.8-2.8), respectively (p = 0.001). With 17,854 blood samples available for MTX and 6MP metabolite analysis, neither erythrocyte levels of 6-thioguanine (TG) nucleotides (p > 0.99), methylated 6MP metabolites (p = 0.37), MTX polyglutamates (p = 0.98) nor DNA-TG (p = 0.53) were significantly associated with the hazard of osteonecrosis in Cox models stratified by the three age groups and adjusted for sex. CONCLUSION Maintenance therapy intensity determined by 6MP and MTX metabolites was not associated with the risk of developing osteonecrosis in the NOPHO ALL2008 cohort.
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Hernigou P, Auregan JC, Dubory A, Flouzat Lachaniette CH, Rouard H. Ankle osteonecrosis in fifty-one children and adolescent's leukemia survivors: a prospective randomized study on percutaneous mesenchymal stem cells treatment. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:2383-2393. [PMID: 33893522 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05051-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Corticoid treatment associated with haematologic treatments can lead to ankle osteonecrosis in children's survivors of acute leukemia (ALL). Based on the efficiency of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in hip osteonecrosis, we performed an evaluation of this treatment in 51 children and adolescents who had symptomatic ankle osteonecrosis after therapy for haematologic cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS The 51 patients had a total of 79 osteonecrosis sites on MRI, with 29 talus sites, 18 metaphyseal tibia sites, 12 epiphyseal tibia sites, eight calcaneus sites, six fibula sites, four navicular sites, and two cuboid sites. In this prospective randomized trial, 37 ankles were addressed for cell therapy, 37 others for core decompression alone, and 20 were considered as a control group without treatment. We analyzed the outcome of this treatment osteonecrosis, the number and characteristics of bone marrow mesenchymal cells (MSCs) that could be transplanted, and the risks of tumorigenesis in these patients with haematologic cancers. The patients were operated on over a period of ten years from 2000 to 2010 and were monitored through December 31, 2019. RESULTS Despite a normal systemic blood cells count, MSCs in the iliac crest (counted as CFU-F) were in low number (1021 MSCs/mL; range 314-3015) and were of host origin after even allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. Better clinical outcomes (pain, foot and ankle deformity) and osteonecrosis repair on MRI with absence of collapse were obtained in ankles that received cell therapy as compared with those with core decompression alone or those without initial surgery. No tumour was found on MRI at the sites of injection and this study found no increased risk of recurrence or of new cancer in this population after an average follow-up of 15 years. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that autologous MSCs can improve the quality of life of leukemia survivors with ankle osteonecrosis.
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- Philippe Hernigou
- Orthopedic Department, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris East, Paris, France.
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- Orthopedic Department, Antoine Beclère Hospital, University Paris West, Paris, France
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- Orthopedic Department, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris East, Paris, France
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- Etablissement Français du Sang, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris East, Paris, France
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Kuhlen M, Kunstreich M, Gökbuget N. Osteonecrosis in Adults With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: An Unmet Clinical Need. Hemasphere 2021; 5:e544. [PMID: 33718802 PMCID: PMC7951118 DOI: 10.1097/hs9.0000000000000544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Osteonecrosis is a serious complication of antileukemic therapy associated with severe pain and reduced mobility, ultimately leading to joint destruction and significant long-term morbidity. The 5-year cumulative incidence of osteonecrosis ranges from 11% to 20% in adolescents and young adults to 3% to 8% in patients aged 30 years and older. Most symptomatic patients have multiple joints affected, which in turn poses a risk factor for developing severe osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis has a multifactorial genesis. Treatment-associated risk factors for developing osteonecrosis depend on the therapeutic context including the use of glucocorticosteroids and the simultaneous and/or intensified use of asparaginase (ASP) which may, among others, exert its effect on blood supply to the bone through hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, bloodstream infections, and genetic factors may additionally impact the risk of osteonecrosis. In this article, the authors used the best available evidence in the literature to develop management recommendations for the use in the context of steroid and asparaginase containing regimens. These considerations may be helpful for similar treatment approaches.
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- Michaela Kuhlen
- Swabian Children’s Cancer Center, Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Center Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Hematology/Oncology, University Hospital, Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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van Atteveld JE, de Groot-Kruseman HA, Fiocco M, Lequin MH, Neggers SJCMM, Pluijm SMF, van der Sluis IM, Pieters R, van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM. Effect of post-consolidation regimen on symptomatic osteonecrosis in three DCOG acute lymphoblastic leukemia protocols. Haematologica 2021; 106:1198-1201. [PMID: 32646890 PMCID: PMC8018109 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2020.257550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology
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Diesch-Furlanetto T, Gabriel M, Zajac-Spychala O, Cattoni A, Hoeben BAW, Balduzzi A. Late Effects After Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in ALL, Long-Term Follow-Up and Transition: A Step Into Adult Life. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:773895. [PMID: 34900873 PMCID: PMC8652149 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.773895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) can be a curative treatment for children and adolescents with very-high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Improvements in supportive care and transplant techniques have led to increasing numbers of long-term survivors worldwide. However, conditioning regimens as well as transplant-related complications are associated with severe sequelae, impacting patients' quality of life. It is widely recognised that paediatric HSCT survivors must have timely access to life-long care and surveillance in order to prevent, ameliorate and manage all possible adverse late effects of HSCT. This is fundamentally important because it can both prevent ill health and optimise the quality and experience of survival following HSCT. Furthermore, it reduces the impact of preventable chronic illness on already under-resourced health services. In addition to late effects, survivors of paediatric ALL also have to deal with unique challenges associated with transition to adult services. In this review, we: (1) provide an overview of the potential late effects following HSCT for ALL in childhood and adolescence; (2) focus on the unique challenges of transition from paediatric care to adult services; and (3) provide a framework for long-term surveillance and medical care for survivors of paediatric ALL who have undergone HSCT.
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- Tamara Diesch-Furlanetto
- Division of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, University Children's Hospital Basel (UKB), University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Cancer Centre for Children, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantology, University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Clinica Pediatrica, University degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Fondazione Monza e Brianza per il Bambino e la sua Mamma (MBBM), San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.,Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Clinica Pediatrica, University degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Fondazione Monza e Brianza per il Bambino e la sua Mamma (MBBM), San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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Karol SE, Yang JJ. Pharmacogenomics and ALL treatment: How to optimize therapy. Semin Hematol 2020; 57:130-136. [PMID: 33256902 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Inherited genetic variations may alter drug sensitivity in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, predisposing to adverse treatment side effects. In this review, we discuss evidence from children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia to review the available pharmacogenomic data with an emphasis on clinically actionable and emerging discoveries, for example, genetic variants in thiopurine methyltransferase and NUDT15 that alter 6-mercaptopurine dosing. We also highlight the need for ongoing pharmacogenomic research to validate the significance of recent findings. Further research in young adults, as well as with novel therapeutics, is needed to provide optimal therapy in future trials.
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- Seth E Karol
- Departments of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Marcucci G, Beltrami G, Tamburini A, Body JJ, Confavreux CB, Hadji P, Holzer G, Kendler D, Napoli N, Pierroz DD, Rizzoli R, Brandi ML. Bone health in childhood cancer: review of the literature and recommendations for the management of bone health in childhood cancer survivors. Ann Oncol 2020; 30:908-920. [PMID: 31111878 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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In the past decades, new cancer treatment approaches for children and adolescents have led to a decrease in recurrence rates and an increase in long-term survival. Recent studies have focused on the evaluation of the late effects on bone of pediatric cancer-related treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Treatment of childhood cancer can impair the attainment of peak bone mass, predisposing to premature onset of low bone mineral density, or causing other bone side-effects, such as bone quality impairment or avascular necrosis of bone. Lower bone mineral density and microarchitectural deterioration can persist during adulthood, thereby increasing fracture risk. Overall, long-term follow-up of childhood cancer survivors is essential to define specific groups at higher risk of long-term bone complications, identify unrecognized long-term adverse effects, and improve patient care. Children and adolescents with a cancer history should be carefully monitored, and patients should be informed of possible late complications of their previous medical treatment. The International Osteoporosis Foundation convened a working group to review the bone complications of pediatric cancer survivors, outlining recommendations for the management of bone health, in order to prevent and treat these complications.
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- G Marcucci
- Bone Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences, University of Florence
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
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- Hematology-Oncology Service, Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital AOU-Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- University of Lyon - INSERM UMR 1033-Lyos - Expert Center for Bone Metastases and Secondary Bone Oncology (CEMOS), Rheumatology Department Hospices Civils de Lyon, Pierre Bénite, France
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Nord West Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Unit of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Roma, Italy; Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, USA
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- International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), Nyon
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- Division of Bone Diseases, Geneva University Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Bone Metabolic Diseases Unit, Department of Biomedical, Experimental and Clinical Sciences, University of Florence.
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Bernsen EC, Hagleitner MM, Kouwenberg TW, Hanff LM. Pharmacogenomics as a Tool to Limit Acute and Long-Term Adverse Effects of Chemotherapeutics: An Update in Pediatric Oncology. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:1184. [PMID: 32848787 PMCID: PMC7421781 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In the past decades, new cancer treatments have been introduced in pediatric oncology leading to improvement in clinical outcomes and survival rates. However, due to inter-individual differences, some children experience severe chemotherapy-induced toxicities or a poor clinical outcome. An explanation for the diversity in response to chemotherapy is genetic variation, leading to differences in expression and activity of metabolizing and transport enzymes as well as drug targets. Pharmacogenetic testing has emerged as a promising tool to predict and limit acute and long-term adverse effects in patients. However, in pediatric oncology, limited number of patients and a considerable diversity in study results complicate the interpretation of test results and its clinical relevance. With this review, we provide an overview of new developments over the past four years regarding relevant polymorphisms related to toxicity in pediatric oncology. The following chemotherapeutics and associated toxicities are discussed: alkylating agents, anthracyclines, asparaginase, methotrexate, platinum compounds, steroids, thiopurines, topoisomerase inhibitors, and vinca alkaloids. Our review identifies several questions regarding the role of genetic variants in chemotherapy-induced toxicities. Ambiguities in the literature stem from small population sizes, differences in (statistical) interpretation and variations in sequencing technologies as well as different clinical outcome definitions. Standardization of clinical outcome data and toxicity definitions within electronic health records combined with the increased availability of genomic sequence techniques in clinical practice will help to validate these models in upcoming years.
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- Emma C. Bernsen
- Pharmacy, Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-oncology, Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-oncology, Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Pharmacy, Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Choi ES, Shin HD. Medulloscopy-Assisted Surgery for Osteonecrosis of the Knee Following Treatment for Adolescent Leukemia: Mid-term Results. Indian J Orthop 2020; 54:27-32. [PMID: 32952906 PMCID: PMC7474035 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00126-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to introduce the medulloscopy-assisted autologous bone graft for osteonecrosis of the knee following adolescent leukemia treatment and to report the mid-term clinical and radiological results. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed records of eight consecutive knees in six patients with extensive osteonecrosis of the distal femoral condyles, from 2013 to 2015. All patients were treated with autologous bone grafts using medulloscopy. We evaluated functional and objective Knee Society Score (KSS) pre- and postoperatively. Clinical and radiological outcomes were evaluated at the last follow-up. RESULTS The mean age of the patients at the time of surgery was 21.5 years. The mean follow-up period was 45 months. No additional surgery was required during the follow-up period. The mean objective KSS significantly increased from 60.6 points (range 55-65) to 90.0 points (range 70-95), postoperatively (p < 0.001). The mean functional KSS significantly improved from 48.8 points (range 45-55) to 90.0 points (range 80-100) postoperatively (p < 0.001). No patients had progression of collapse of the femoral condyles at the final follow-up. At the final follow-up, the onset of minimal osteoarthritis was seen in two knees, with a Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1. CONCLUSION Medulloscopy-assisted bone grafting can be an effective treatment option for early symptomatic osteonecrosis of knee following treatment for adolescent leukemia.
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- Eun Seok Choi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, 266 Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 35015 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, 266 Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 35015 Republic of Korea
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Kaste S, Suliman AY, Li Y, Keerthi D, Kang G, Triplett B, Srinivasan A. Pre- and post-magnetic resonance imaging of hips and knees for detecting osteonecrosis in children and adolescents undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant 2020; 55:1837-1839. [PMID: 32265502 DOI: 10.1038/s41409-020-0882-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 03/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Sue Kaste
- Department of Radiology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Kuhlen M, Kunstreich M, Niinimäki R, Dunstheimer D, Lawitschka A, Bardi E, Willasch A, Bader P, Högler W, Peters C, Balduzzi A. Guidance to Bone Morbidity in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2020; 26:e27-e37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2019.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Imaging Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2020; 214:455-464. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.21833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chou DTS, Taylor M, Baker M, Studer P, Solomon LB. Acetabular avascular necrosis following high-dose steroid treatment and chemotherapy for leukemia : Computer tomography analysis of treatment with impaction bone grafting. Skeletal Radiol 2020; 49:147-154. [PMID: 31139921 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-019-03244-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the bone is thought to be a serious complication of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The acetabulum is an unusual area to be affected by AVN, and there are currently no reports of successful joint salvage procedures found in the literature. We present a case of a 20-year-old man with ALL who was diagnosed with debilitating AVN of both acetabula 2 years following initial diagnosis of ALL and treatment with a multi-agent chemotherapy regimen including high-dose corticosteroids. After unsuccessful treatment with bisphosphonate therapy, the acetabular AVN underwent bilateral curettage and impaction bone grafting to prevent collapse of subchondral fractures with the hope of salvaging both hip joints. Computer tomography (CT) of the AVN affected areas, pre- and post-bone impaction grafting, demonstrated healing of the subchondral fractures and a doubling of bone density that was maintained at 2 years after surgery. The patient resumed full weight-bearing at 3 months after first surgery, continues to ambulate unrestricted, and remains pain free 3 years post-surgery.
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- Daud Tai Shan Chou
- Discipline of Orthopedics & Trauma and Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia. .,Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.
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- Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, 1284 South Road, Adelaide, SA, 5042, Australia
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- South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre and Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust, Dorking Rd, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG, UK
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- Orthopaedics & Trauma, Orthopädie Unfallchirurgie Staphanshorn AG, 9016, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Discipline of Orthopedics & Trauma and Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia.,Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Finch ER, Janke LJ, Smith CA, Karol SE, Pei D, Cheng C, Kaste SC, Inaba H, Pui CH, Wolf J, Relling MV. Bloodstream infections exacerbate incidence and severity of symptomatic glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2019; 66:e27669. [PMID: 30758124 PMCID: PMC6472979 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteonecrosis is a common toxicity associated with glucocorticoid (e.g., dexamethasone and prednisone) treatment of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), but risk factors are incompletely defined. Infections are also a common complication of ALL therapy. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is used experimentally to mimic infection-related systemic effects. To our knowledge, the contribution of systemic infections to the risk of glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis has not been investigated. PROCEDURE Patients with ALL on St. Jude Total Therapy XV (n = 365) were assessed for documented bacteremia prior to development of osteonecrosis, which was confirmed by MRI, and graded using the National Cancer Institute's Common Terminology for Adverse Events (version 3.0). In a preclinical model, Balb/cJ mice treated with dexamethasone plus or minus LPS were assessed for frequency and severity of osteonecrosis and arteriopathy. RESULTS We found that patients with ALL who experienced bacteremia had a higher frequency of symptomatic osteonecrosis (≥grade 2) than those who did not (OR: 1.88; 95% CI, 1.03-3.41, P = 0.038). LPS exacerbated experimental dexamethasone-induced osteonecrosis. Mice treated with dexamethasone plus LPS had a higher incidence of osteonecrosis (P = 0.00086) and arteriopathy (P = 0.0047) than did those treated with dexamethasone alone, and the severity of osteonecrosis (P = 0.00045) and arteriopathy (P = 0.0048) was also more pronounced with the addition of LPS treatment. The increase in osteonecrosis was not explained by any alteration of dexamethasone pharmacokinetics by LPS. CONCLUSIONS These data identify systemic infection during ALL therapy as a novel risk factor in the development of glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis.
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- Emily R. Finch
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Veterinary Pathology Core, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Amin N, Kinsey S, Feltbower R, Kraft J, Whitehead E, Velangi M, James B. British OsteoNEcrosis Study (BONES) protocol: a prospective cohort study to examine the natural history of osteonecrosis in older children, teenagers and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e027204. [PMID: 31122988 PMCID: PMC6538027 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Osteonecrosis is a well-recognised treatment-related morbidity risk in patients diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL), with a high rate of affected patients requiring surgical intervention. Patients may have asymptomatic changes on imaging studies that spontaneously regress, and little is known about the natural history of osteonecrotic changes seen. The main aim of the British OsteoNEcrosis Study (BONES) is to determine the incidence of symptomatic and asymptomatic osteonecrosis in the lower extremities of survivors of ALL or LBL diagnosed aged 10-24 years in the UK at different time points in their treatment. This study also aims to identify risk factors for progression and the development of symptomatic osteonecrosis in this population, as well as specific radiological features that predict for progression or regression in those with asymptomatic osteonecrosis METHODS AND ANALYSIS: BONES is a prospective, longitudinal cohort study based at principal treatment centres around the UK. Participants are patients aged 10-24 years diagnosed with ALL or LBL under standard criteria. Assessment for osteonecrosis will be within 4 weeks of diagnosis, at the end of delayed intensification and 1, 2 and 3 years after the start of maintenance therapy. Assessment will consist of MRI scans of the lower limbs and physiotherapy assessment. Clinical and biochemical data will be collected at each of the time points. Bone mineral density data and vertebral fracture assessment using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry will be collected at diagnosis and annually for 3 years after diagnosis of malignancy. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been obtained through the Yorkshire and Humber Sheffield Research Ethics Committee (reference number: 16/YH/0206). Study results will be published on the study website, in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant conferences and via social media. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02598401; Pre-results.
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- Nadia Amin
- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Cancer and Pathology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Ali N, Gohar S, Zaky I, Elghoneimy A, Youssef S, Sameer G, Yassin D, Salem S, Magdi H, Sidhom I. Osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A report from Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (CCHE). Pediatr Blood Cancer 2019; 66:e27440. [PMID: 30183135 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 07/14/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND As survival rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) improve, awareness of treatment complications becomes important. Osteonecrosis (ON) is a serious disabling complication in treated ALL patients. The aim of the study was to define the frequency of ON identified by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to study the risk factors for ON. PATIENTS AND METHODS The frequency of ON was evaluated retrospectively in 858 patients with ALL who were diagnosed at Children's Cancer Hospital of Egypt from January 2009 to December 2012. Patients were treated with St Jude Total Therapy Study XV. RESULTS Of 858 patients evaluated, 665 were eligible for the study and 65 (9.7%) developed ON. The cumulative 5-year incidence of ON was 11.96% (SE, 0.131%). Of 154 patients aged 10 years and older, 40 (26%) developed ON. The mean age of patients with ON was 10.7 years. The prognostic factors with a significant relationship with ON were age 10 years and older (P = 0.0001) and intermediate-/high-risk group (P = 0.0001). However, gender did not have a significant relationship. At the onset of ON, the mean cumulative dexamethasone dose was 796 mg/m2 , and the mean total corticosteroid dose, calculated as prednisolone equivalence, was 6,431 mg/m2 . Out of 43 patients who developed ON while on corticosteroid therapy, 36 (84%) required dexamethasone dose modification and/or discontinuation. CONCLUSION The frequency of ON among the studied patients was 9.7%. Risk factors with a significant association with ON were older age and more intensive corticosteroid therapy.
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- Nesreen Ali
- Lecturer of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Consultant of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Professor of Radiodiagnosis, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Radiodiagnosis, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Kasr Al Eeiny, Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Orthopedic Surgery, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacy, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Professor of Clinical Pathology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Clinical Pathology, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Clinical Pathology, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Clinical Research, Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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- Professor of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), Cairo University, Egypt, Consultant of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Children Cancer Hospital, Egypt
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Over 80% of children diagnosed with cancer are now cured. The burgeoning population of survivors of childhood cancer experiences high rates of morbidity and mortality due to 'late-effects' of treatment. These can be defined as any consequence of treatment that persists beyond or develops after the completion of cancer therapy. Awareness of late-effects is critically important for pediatricians and adult providers alike, as late-effects impact children in proximity to cancer treatment, as well as adults many decades removed. This review presents the importance of lifelong follow-up care for survivors, highlights existing screening guidelines, and reviews various models of survivor care. RECENT FINDINGS National and international guidelines have been developed to standardize screening for survivors, and multiple models of survivorship care exist. The optimal model likely depends on individual factors, including the survivor's needs and preferences, as well as local resources. Key strategies for the successful care of survivors include accurate risk-stratification for specific late-effects, individualized screening plans, education of survivors and professionals, clear communication between providers, and well coordinated transition of care across services. SUMMARY Early identification and management of late-effects are important for survivors of childhood cancer. Providers should be familiar with the risks for specific late-effects and have access to screening guidelines. The strengths and weaknesses of care models, along with individual circumstances, should be considered in designing the optimal approach to care for each survivor.
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Parasole R, Valsecchi MG, Silvestri D, Locatelli F, Barisone E, Petruzziello F, Putti MC, Micalizzi C, Colombini A, Mura R, Mina T, Testi AM, Notarangelo LD, Santoro N, Casini T, Consarino C, Nigro LL, Ziino O, Giagnuolo G, Rizzari C, Conter V. Correspondence: Osteonecrosis in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a retrospective cohort study of the Italian Association of Pediatric Haemato-Oncology (AIEOP). Blood Cancer J 2018; 8:115. [PMID: 30442887 PMCID: PMC6237817 DOI: 10.1038/s41408-018-0150-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2018] [Revised: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- Rosanna Parasole
- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausilipon, Naples, Italy.
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- Center of Biostatistics for Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Health Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Center of Biostatistics for Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Health Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.,Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, MBBM Foundation/ASST Monza, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS "Bambino Gesù" Children's Hospital, Rome, and Department of Pediatrics, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Onco-Hematology, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausilipon, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman and Child Health, Laboratory of Haematology-Oncology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS "Giannina Gaslini" Children's Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, MBBM Foundation/ASST Monza, Monza, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Ospedale Microcitemico, Cagliari, Italy
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- Oncoematologia Pediatrica, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnologies and Hematogy, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Pediatria ad indirizzo Oncoematologico Ospedaliera, Policlinico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, IRCCS Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera Pugliese Ciaccio, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Center of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Azienda Policlinico - OVE, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Haemato-Oncology, ARNAS Civico e Di Cristina, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, A.O.R.N. Santobono-Pausilipon, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, MBBM Foundation/ASST Monza, Monza, Italy
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- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University of Milano-Bicocca, MBBM Foundation/ASST Monza, Monza, Italy
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Mogensen SS, Harila-Saari A, Mäkitie O, Myrberg IH, Niinimäki R, Vestli A, Hafsteinsdottir S, Griškevicius L, Saks K, Hallböök H, Retpen J, Helt LR, Toft N, Schmiegelow K, Frandsen TL. Comparing osteonecrosis clinical phenotype, timing, and risk factors in children and young adults treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2018; 65:e27300. [PMID: 29943905 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 05/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment-related osteonecrosis (ON) is a serious complication of treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). PROCEDURE This study included 1,489 patients with ALL, aged 1-45 years, treated according to the Nordic Society of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology ALL2008 protocol, using alternate-week dexamethasone during delayed intensification, with prospective registration of symptomatic ON. We aimed at comparing risk factors, timing, and clinical characteristics of ON in children and young adults. RESULTS ON was diagnosed in 67 patients, yielding a 5-year cumulative incidence of 6.3%, but 28% in female adolescents. Median age at ALL diagnosis was 12.1 years and 14.9 years for females and males, respectively. At ON diagnosis, 59 patients had bone pain (91%) and 30 (46%) had multiple-joint involvement. The median interval between ALL and ON diagnosis was significantly shorter in children aged 1.0-9.9 years (0.7 years [range: 0.2-2.1]) compared with adolescents (1.8 years [range: 0.3-3.7, P < 0.001]) and adults (2.1 years [range: 0.4-5.3, P = 0.001]). Female sex was a risk factor in adolescent patients (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.1, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.1-4.2) but not in children aged 1.1-9.9 years (HR = 2.4, 95% CI: 0.9-6.2, P = 0.08) or adults aged 19-45 years (HR = 1.1, 95% CI: 0.3-4.0). Age above 10 years at ALL diagnosis (odds ratio [OR] = 3.7, P = 0.026) and multiple joints affected at ON diagnosis (OR = 3.4, P = 0.027) were risk factors for developing severe ON. CONCLUSION We provide a detailed phenotype of patients with ALL with symptomatic ON, including description of risk factors and timing of ON across age groups. This awareness is essential in exploring measures to prevent development of ON.
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- Signe Sloth Mogensen
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the Juliane Marie Center, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery and Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Children and Adolescents, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- PEDEGO Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Transfusion Medicine Center, Vilnius University Hospital Santariskiu Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Hematology Oncology, Tallinn Children´s Hospital, Tallinn, Estonia
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Herlev Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the Juliane Marie Center, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the Juliane Marie Center, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, the Juliane Marie Center, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Kuhlen M, Bader P, Sauer M, Albert MH, Gruhn B, Güngör T, Kropshofer G, Lang P, Lawitschka A, Metzler M, Pentek F, Rossig C, Schlegel PG, Schrappe M, Schrum J, Schulz A, Schwinger W, von Stackelberg A, Strahm B, Suttorp M, Luettichau ITV, Wößmann W, Borkhardt A, Meisel R, Poetschger U, Glogova E, Peters C. Low incidence of symptomatic osteonecrosis after allogeneic HSCT in children with high-risk or relapsed ALL - results of the ALL-SCT 2003 trial. Br J Haematol 2018; 183:104-109. [DOI: 10.1111/bjh.15511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Michaela Kuhlen
- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Clinical Immunology; Centre for Child and Adolescent Health; Medical Faculty; Heinrich Heine University; Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department for Children and Adolescents; Division for Stem Cell Transplantation and Immunology; University Hospital Frankfurt; Frankfurt am Main Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; Hannover Medical School; Hannover Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; Dr. von Hauner University Children's Hospital; Ludwig-Maximilians Universität; Munich Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; Jena University Hospital; Jena Germany
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- Division of Stem Cell Transplantation; University Children's Hospital Zürich; Zürich Switzerland
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- Department of General Paediatrics, Oncology/Haematology; Tübingen University Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Tübingen Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; Medical University of Vienna; Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung; Vienna Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine; University Hospital Erlangen; Erlangen Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; Kinderklinik III, Universitätsklinikum-Essen; and the University of Duisburg-Essen; Essen Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; University Children′s Hospital Münster; Münster Germany
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- Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation; University of Würzburg; University Children's Hospital; Würzburg Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel; Kiel Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; University Children's Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf; Hamburg Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; University Medical Centre; Ulm Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine; Medical University of Graz; Graz Austria
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology/Haematology; CharitéUniversitätsmedizin Berlin; Charité Campus Virchow; Berlin Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine; Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; Medical Centre; Faculty of Medicine; University of Freiburg; Freiburg Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus; Technische Universität Dresden; Dresden Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology; Justus-Liebig-University; Giessen Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Clinical Immunology; Centre for Child and Adolescent Health; Medical Faculty; Heinrich Heine University; Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology, Haematology and Clinical Immunology; Centre for Child and Adolescent Health; Medical Faculty; Heinrich Heine University; Düsseldorf Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics; Medical University of Vienna; Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung; Vienna Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics; Medical University of Vienna; Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung; Vienna Austria
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- Department of Paediatrics; Medical University of Vienna; Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung; Vienna Austria
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Krull K, Kunstreich M, Bronsema A, Bleckmann K, Classen CF, Erdlenbruch B, Jorch N, Kolb R, Leipold A, Moser O, Prokop A, Scheurlen W, Steinbach D, Klasen-Sansone J, Klee D, Escherich G, Moericke A, Schrappe M, Borkhardt A, Kuhlen M. Osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at initial diagnosis and prior to any chemotherapy. Leuk Lymphoma 2018; 60:78-84. [DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2018.1466292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Kathinka Krull
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- University Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Johannes Wesling Klinikum Minden, Ruhr University Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Evangelical Hospital, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Elisabeth-Hospital Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Children's Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Cnopf'sche Kinderklinik, Nürnberg Children's Hospital, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Medical Faculty, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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Rhodes A, Gray J, Harvey N, Davies JH, Oreffo ROC, Reading I, Clarke NMP, Aarvold A. Osteonecrosis following treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: The Southampton Children's Hospital experience. J Child Orthop 2017; 11:440-447. [PMID: 29263756 PMCID: PMC5725770 DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.11.170142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the prevalence of osteonecrosis (ON) in children following treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), characterise these cases and review treatment methods. METHODS All children diagnosed and treated for ALL between 01 January 2003 and 31 December 2013 at our centre were retrospectively reviewed. Logistic regression was used to investigate risk factors for ON occurrence. RESULTS Of 235 children treated for ALL, 48/235 (20.4%) children suffered musculoskeletal symptoms necessitating radiological investigation. A total of 13 (5.5%) had MRI-diagnosed ON, with a median diagnosis time of 12 months (interquartile range 10 to 14) following initiation of chemotherapy.ON affected 40 joints in 13 children. The most commonly involved joints were hips (14 joints in eight patients) and knees (12 joints in seven patients).Older age at ALL diagnosis was associated with significantly increased risk of development of ON per year (odds ratio 1.35, 95% confidence interval 1.17 to 1.57, p < 0.001).Eight children underwent at least one surgical intervention. Joint arthroplasty was undertaken in nine joints of four children at a mean age of 18.3 years. All patients who underwent hip arthroplasty had previously received core decompression, with a mean time of 27.8 months (18 to 33) between treatments. CONCLUSIONS ON is a significant complication of ALL treatment. Our results suggest risk stratification for development of ON by age, and targeted monitoring of high-risk joints is possible. ON treatment is varied with little evidence base.
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- A. Rhodes
- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and Southampton Children’s Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK,Correspondence should be sent to A. Rhodes, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom. E-mail:
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- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and Southampton Children’s Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and Southampton Children’s Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and Bone and Joint Research Group, Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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- University of Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK and Southampton Children’s Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, UK
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de Rojas T, Martínez-Álvarez S, Lerma-Lara S, Díaz MÁ, Madero L, Ramírez M. Outcome of childhood leukaemia survivors and necrosis of the femoral head treated with autologous mesenchymal stem cells. Clin Transl Oncol 2017; 20:584-590. [DOI: 10.1007/s12094-017-1752-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Boissel N. How should we treat the AYA patient with newly diagnosed ALL? Best Pract Res Clin Haematol 2017; 30:175-183. [PMID: 29050690 DOI: 10.1016/j.beha.2017.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2017] [Revised: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are recognized as a unique population with specific characteristics and needs. In adolescents aged 15-20 years old, the use of full paediatric protocols is supported by many comparative studies of paediatric and adult cooperative groups. In young adults, growing evidence suggests that paediatric-inspired approaches may also improve outcomes and lead to long-term survival rates of almost 70%. In the last decade, better knowledge of ALL oncogenic landscape, age distribution, and minimal residual disease prognostic impact have improved risk stratification. New targets have emerged mostly in the heterogeneous subgroup of Philadelphia-like ALL and will require both in-depth molecular investigations and specific evaluations in rare subgroups of ALL. The remaining gap with the excellent results reported in children has many other contributing factors that should not be underestimated including late or difficult access to care, or poor adherence to treatment.
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- Nicolas Boissel
- Adolescent & Young Adult Hematology Unit, Saint-Louis Hospital, EA-3518, Paris 7 University, 1 avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010, Paris, France.
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Finkelstein Y, Blonquist TM, Vijayanathan V, Stevenson KE, Neuberg DS, Silverman LB, Vrooman LM, Sallan SE, Cole PD. A thymidylate synthase polymorphism is associated with increased risk for bone toxicity among children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2017; 64. [PMID: 27957785 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.26393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 11/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bone fractures and osteonecrosis frequently complicate therapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Bone toxicity has been associated with exposure to corticosteroids and methotrexate (MTX) and age greater than 10 years. We tested whether common genetic polymorphisms were associated with bone toxicity during treatment for ALL. PROCEDURE A total of 615 of 794 children enrolled on Dana Farber Cancer Institute ALL Consortium protocol 05-001 (NCT00400946) met eligibility criteria for inclusion in this analysis. Nineteen candidate polymorphisms were selected a priori, targeting genes related to glucocorticoid metabolism, oxidative damage, and folate physiology. Polymorphisms were genotyped using either PCR-based allelic discrimination or PCR product length analysis. RESULTS Twenty percent of subjects were homozygous for two 28 bp repeats (2R/2R, where 2R is two 28-nucleotide repeats within the 5' untranslated region [UTR] of the thymidylate synthase [TS] gene) within the 5' UTR of the gene for TS. This 2R/2R genotype was associated with increased risk of osteonecrosis among children younger than 10 years at diagnosis (multivariable hazard ratio [HR] 2.71; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.23-5.95; P = 0.013), and with bone fracture among children ≥ 10 years (multivariable HR 2.10; 95% CI 1.11-3.96; P = 0.022). No significant association was observed between TS genotype and red blood cell (RBC) folate, RBC MTX, or relapse risk. CONCLUSIONS A common genetic variant is associated with increased risk of osteonecrosis among children younger than 10 years at diagnosis and with bone fractures among older children. These findings suggest that children and adolescents with the 2R/2R TS genotype should be closely monitored for the development of bone toxicity during therapy for ALL, and support a clinical trial testing the efficacy of protective interventions specifically in this vulnerable population.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.,Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.,Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.,Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.,Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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Kuhlen M, Kunstreich M, Krull K, Meisel R, Borkhardt A. Osteonecrosis in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a therapeutic challenge. Blood Adv 2017; 1:981-994. [PMID: 29296741 PMCID: PMC5737600 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2017007286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Osteonecrosis (ON) represents one of the most common and debilitating sequelae of antileukemic treatment in children and adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Systematic screening strategies can focus on early detection and intervention to prevent ON from progressing to stages associated with pain and functional impairment. These strategies hold promise for reducing ON-associated morbidity without the risk of impairing leukemia control. Herein, we critically reviewed clinical data on pharmacological, nonpharmacological/nonsurgical, and surgical (including cellular) treatment options for ON, which are covered in the literature and/or are conceivable based on the supposed underlying ON pathophysiology. Prevention of ON progression is of paramount importance, and attempts seem to be more effective in early (precollapse) disease status than in late-stage (collapse) ON. Based on the results of ongoing prospective magnetic resonance imaging screening studies, which will hopefully identify those patients with a high risk of ON progression and debilitating sequelae, prospective interventional studies are urgently needed. Although there is still a lack of high-quality studies, based on currently available data, core decompression surgery combined with cellular therapies (eg, employing mesenchymal stem cells) appears most promising for preventing joint infraction in children at high risk of developing late-stage ON.
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- Michaela Kuhlen
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Medical Faculty, University of Duesseldorf, Duesseldorf, Germany
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Boissel N, Ducassou S. [Adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A specific management]. Bull Cancer 2017; 104:683-689. [PMID: 28576259 DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2017.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Revised: 02/28/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the first cancer for which emerged the particularity of the adolescent and young adult population. After decades of poorly concerted approaches, adult and pediatric haematologists found out that adolescents treated according to pediatric approaches had a better outcome than those treated in adult protocols. Therefore, pediatric-inspired therapies have been successfully implemented in the young adult population, leading to decreased criteria for allogeneic stem cell transplantation. More recently, a high prevalence of Philadelphia-like ALL has been identified in the AYA population, which opens the door to the combination of target therapy similar to Philadelphia-positive ALL. AYA patients require specific care programs including fertility counselling, adhesion evaluation, and long-term survivor follow-up. They are to be optimally treated by multidisciplinary teams, exploring their personal needs and determining the best management of the "whole patient".
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- Nicolas Boissel
- Hôpital Saint-Louis, unité d'hématologie adolescents et jeunes adultes, 1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux, 75010 Paris, France.
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- Hôpital des enfants, unité d'hématologie et oncologie pédiatrique, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux cedex, France
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Schmiegelow K, Müller K, Mogensen SS, Mogensen PR, Wolthers BO, Stoltze UK, Tuckuviene R, Frandsen T. Non-infectious chemotherapy-associated acute toxicities during childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia therapy. F1000Res 2017; 6:444. [PMID: 28413626 PMCID: PMC5389408 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.10768.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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During chemotherapy for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, all organs can be affected by severe acute side effects, the most common being opportunistic infections, mucositis, central or peripheral neuropathy (or both), bone toxicities (including osteonecrosis), thromboembolism, sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, endocrinopathies (especially steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency and hyperglycemia), high-dose methotrexate-induced nephrotoxicity, asparaginase-associated hypersensitivity, pancreatitis, and hyperlipidemia. Few of the non-infectious acute toxicities are associated with clinically useful risk factors, and across study groups there has been wide diversity in toxicity definitions, capture strategies, and reporting, thus hampering meaningful comparisons of toxicity incidences for different leukemia protocols. Since treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia now yields 5-year overall survival rates above 90%, there is a need for strategies for assessing the burden of toxicities in the overall evaluation of anti-leukemic therapy programs.
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- Kjeld Schmiegelow
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Ness KK, Howell CR, Bjornard KL. Frailty and quality of life in adult survivors of childhood cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 2:79-85. [PMID: 28451645 DOI: 10.1080/23809000.2017.1300507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Adult survivors of childhood cancer are at risk for frailty, a state of diminished physiologic reserve, typically seen in older adults, associated with morbidity and mortality. They are also at risk for poor quality of life. This review explores potential associations between frailty and quality of life and proposes potential interventions that may prevent or remediate frail health. AREAS COVERED AND LITERATURE SEARCH A literature search using MEDLINE and EMBASE was undertaken using key words: childhood cancer survivors and each of the following: frailty, physical performance, emotional health, and quality of life. 796 abstracts were reviewed for relevance. Reference lists for retrieved articles were consulted for pertinent manuscripts (N=40). Recent literature (from January 2013 to November 2016) was obtained using the key words: aging and frailty and quality of life. The final reference list includes 44 documents. EXPERT OPINION Childhood cancer survivors are at risk for frailty and less than optimal quality of life. Poor emotional health may contribute to this association. Further research is needed to better explain these associations and to provide a foundation for the development of interventions designed to prevent and remediate frail health and suboptimal quality of life in this population.
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Michel G, Auquier P. Le suivi sur le long terme : quels enseignements après dix ans de fonctionnement de la cohorte LEA ? ONCOLOGIE 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10269-016-2668-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kunstreich M, Kummer S, Laws HJ, Borkhardt A, Kuhlen M. Osteonecrosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Haematologica 2016; 101:1295-1305. [PMID: 27742768 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2016.147595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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The morbidity and toxicity associated with current intensive treatment protocols for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in childhood become even more important as the vast majority of children can be cured and become long-term survivors. Osteonecrosis is one of the most common therapy-related and debilitating side effects of anti-leukemic treatment and can adversely affect long-term quality of life. Incidence and risk factors vary substantially between study groups and therapeutic regimens. We therefore analyzed 22 clinical trials of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in terms of osteonecrosis incidence and risk factors. Adolescent age is the most significant risk factor, with patients >10 years old at the highest risk. Uncritical modification or even significant reduction of glucocorticoid dosage cannot be recommended at this stage. A novel and innovative approach to reduce osteonecrosis-associated morbidity might be systematic early screening for osteonecrosis by serial magnetic resonance images. However, discriminating patients at risk of functional impairment and debilitating progressive joint disease from asymptomatic patients still remains challenging.
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- Marina Kunstreich
- University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Germany
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- University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Department of General Pediatrics, Neonatology and Pediatric Cardiology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Germany
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- University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Germany
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- University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Germany
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- University of Duesseldorf, Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Clinical Immunology, Center for Child and Adolescent Health, Germany
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