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Alnasser SM, Alharbi KS, Almutairy AF, Almutairi SM, Alolayan AM. Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Hodgkin's and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and AL Amyloidosis. Cells 2023; 12:2855. [PMID: 38132175 PMCID: PMC10741865 DOI: 10.3390/cells12242855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Human body cells are stem cell (SC) derivatives originating from bone marrow. Their special characteristics include their capacity to support the formation and self-repair of the cells. Cancer cells multiply uncontrollably and invade healthy tissues, making stem cell transplants a viable option for cancer patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy (HDC). When chemotherapy is used at very high doses to eradicate all cancer cells from aggressive tumors, blood-forming cells and leukocytes are either completely or partially destroyed. Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is necessary for patients in those circumstances. The patients who undergo autologous transplants receive their own stem cells (SCs). The transplanted stem cells first come into contact with the bone marrow and then undergo engraftment, before differentiating into blood cells. ASCT is one of the most significant and innovative strategies for treating diseases. Here we focus on the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and AL amyloidosis, using ASCT. This review provides a comprehensive picture of the effectiveness and the safety of ASCT as a therapeutic approach for these diseases, based on the currently available evidence.
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- Sulaiman Mohammed Alnasser
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.A.); (A.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.A.); (A.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Unaizah College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia; (K.S.A.); (A.F.A.)
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Chakraborty R, Milani P, Palladini G, Gertz M. Role of autologous haematopoietic cell transplantation in the treatment of systemic light chain amyloidosis in the era of anti-CD38 monoclonal antibodies. Lancet Haematol 2023; 10:e936-e940. [PMID: 37802087 DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3026(23)00175-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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The primary goal of the initial treatment in systemic light chain amyloidosis is to obtain a rapid and profound haematological response as safely as possible, coupled with supportive care by a multidisciplinary team. The treatment landscape has evolved with the introduction of highly effective therapies targeting the plasma cell clones, which can attain high rates of haematological complete response with minimal treatment-related morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the role of high-dose melphalan followed by autologous haematopoietic cell transplantation (HDM-AHCT) is being analysed, particularly considering the absence of randomised controlled trial data supporting its superiority over standard-dose therapies in systemic light chain amyloidosis treatment. In this Viewpoint, we will explore the role of HDM-AHCT in the management of patients with systemic light chain amyloidosis who are eligible for transplantation, and the unresolved questions surrounding HDM-AHCT use as both front-line and salvage therapy.
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- Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Department of Molecular Medicine, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Amyloidosis Research and Treatment Center, Department of Molecular Medicine, Foundation IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Iijima T, Sawa N, Nakayama Y, Oba Y, Ikuma D, Mizuno H, Yamanouchi M, Suwabe T, Wake A, Kono K, Hoshino J, Ubara Y, Ohashi K. Vincristine, Doxorubicin, and Dexamethasone Induction before Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with AL Amyloidosis: A Retrospective Comparison with Frontline Stem Cell Transplantation. Intern Med 2022; 61:2853-2860. [PMID: 35228429 PMCID: PMC9593158 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9039-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective High-dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) therapy for AL amyloidosis are now associated with reduced mortality based on the application of strict criteria. However, there is no long-term evidence concerning the performance of induction therapy with newer agents, such as bortezomib or daratumumab. Concerns regarding long-term relapse despite treatment with ASCT exist, and missing the opportunity to perform ASCT might occur if induction proves to not be efficacious and cardiac amyloidosis progression deprives the patients of a chance to receive ASCT. We herein report good amyloid control by vincristine, doxorubicin, and dexamethasone (VAD) induction therapy and argue the importance of induction therapy before ASCT. Methods We compared patients who underwent VAD induction and ASCT (VAD+ASCT) with patients who underwent frontline ASCT in our hospital. Patients A total of 26 patients with histologically proven AL amyloidosis were included (18 in the VAD+ASCT group and 8 in the frontline ASCT). Results In the VAD+ASCT group, the 10-year overall survival and renal response rates were 82% and 43%, respectively. The renal response rate at two years in the VAD+ASCT group was significantly better than that in the frontline ASCT group. Although there was no significant difference in the survival rates between the two groups, the time to next treatment or death was significantly better in the VAD+ASCT group than in the the frontline ASCT group. Acute kidney injury was the most frequent reason for failure to receive two courses of VAD, and early mortality was mainly due to gastrointestinal complications. Conclusion Considering that only those who underwent 2 courses of VAD experienced a 10-year renal response, induction therapy was deemed to be directly related to the long-term control of AL amyloidosis.
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Department of Hematology, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Nephrology Center, Toranomon Hospital Kajigaya, Japan
- Okinaka Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Toranomon Hospital, Japan
- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan
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Cappuyns S, Verbesselt M, Van De Bruaene A, Bogaert J, Michaux L, Delforge M. Case report: Two sisters with light-chain cardiac amyloidosis, a mere coincidence? Eur Heart J Case Rep 2022; 6:ytac084. [PMID: 35299705 PMCID: PMC8922710 DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytac084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Light-chain amyloidosis has always been described as a sporadic disease caused by plasma cell dyscrasia. Cardiac amyloidosis refers to cardiac involvement with infiltration of amyloid fibrils in the myocardium. The degree of cardiac involvement is the greatest predictor of prognosis. To our knowledge, AL cardiac amyloidosis has only been reported once before in first-degree relatives. Case summary In this report, we describe the unusual cases of two sisters with light-chain cardiac amyloidosis. The first patient underwent autologous stem cell transplantation and remained in remission for 10 years until the disease relapsed and she died of end-stage heart failure. The second patient was promptly started on a chemotherapy regimen but died shortly after her initial diagnosis due to rapid progression of cardiac dysfunction. Conclusion Cardiac amyloidosis is a severe life-threatening condition which requires a multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Based on this case report, a genetic cause for AL amyloidosis might be suspected or is this a purely coincidental finding? Counselling, screening, and follow-up of other family members are very challenging. As is often the case with rare diseases, many unsolved questions remain, representing important challenges for clinicians.
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- Sarah Cappuyns
- Department of Internal Medicine, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Centrum voor Menselijke Erfelijkheid, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)/University Hospital Leuven (UZ Leuven), Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Gertz MA, Schonland S. Stem Cell Mobilization and Autologous Transplant for Immunoglobulin Light-Chain Amyloidosis. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2020; 34:1133-1144. [PMID: 33099429 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Stem cell transplantation was one of the first proven effective regimens for the management of immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis. Criteria for patient selection and the mobilization regimen become important features in ensuring a safe outcome. The technique of stem cell transplantation has evolved considerably in parallel with the development of new chemotherapeutic agents for the management of amyloidosis. Optimal outcomes require both the use of effective novel agent induction and appropriate application of high-dose chemotherapy with subsequent stem cell reconstitution.
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- Morie A Gertz
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, 200 Southwest First Street, W10, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine V, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Amyloidosis Center, Heidelberg University Hospital, Im Neuenheimer Feld 450, Heidelberg 69120, Germany
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Gertz MA. Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis: 2020 update on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Am J Hematol 2020; 95:848-860. [PMID: 32267020 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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DISEASE OVERVIEW Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis is a clonal, nonproliferative plasma cell disorder in which fragments of immunoglobulin light or heavy chain are deposited in tissues. Clinical features depend on organs involved but can include heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, nephrotic syndrome, hepatic dysfunction, peripheral/autonomic neuropathy, and "atypical smoldering multiple myeloma or monoclonal gammopathy undetermined significance (MGUS)." DIAGNOSIS Tissue biopsy stained with Congo red demonstrating amyloid deposits with apple-green birefringence is required for diagnosis. Invasive organ biopsy is not required in 85% of patients. Verification that amyloid is composed of immunoglobulin light chains is mandatory. The gold standard is laser capture mass spectroscopy. PROGNOSIS N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), serum troponin T, and difference between involved and uninvolved immunoglobulin free light chain (FLC) values are used to classify patients into four groups of similar size; median survivals are 94.1, 40.3, 14.0, and 5.8 months. THERAPY All patients with a systemic amyloid syndrome require therapy to prevent deposition of amyloid in other organs and prevent progressive organ failure. Stem cell transplant (SCT) is preferred, but only 20% of patients are eligible. Requirements for safe SCT include systolic blood pressure >90 mmHg, troponin T < 0.06 ng/mL and serum creatinine ≤1.7 mg/dL. Nontransplant candidates can be offered cyclophosphamide-bortezomib-dexamethasone or daratumumab-containing regimens as it appears to be highly active in AL amyloidosis. FUTURE CHALLENGES Delayed diagnosis remains a major obstacle to initiating effective therapy prior to the development of end-stage organ failure.
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- Morie A. Gertz
- Division of HematologyMayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota USA
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Vaxman I, Dispenzieri A, Muchtar E, Gertz M. New developments in diagnosis, risk assessment and management in systemic amyloidosis. Blood Rev 2019; 40:100636. [PMID: 31706583 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2019.100636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 09/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Amyloidosis is a group of disorders characterized by a misfolded protein that deposits in organs and compromise their function. Clinician should have a high index of suspicion because in most cases, the clinical picture is non-specific. Typing of amyloid is of utmost importance and should be an integral part of accurately diagnosing a patient. AL amyloidosis is the most common systemic amyloidosis in the western world in which the misfolded proteins are immunoglobulin light chains secreted by clonal plasma cells. New data about prognostication of AL amyloidosis patients are accumulating. The treatment goal is to eradicate the amyloidogenic plasma cell clone, by using high dose melphalan and/or novel agents (proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, monoclonal antibodies against CD38). Early diagnosis is important for effectively treating the patient as late diagnosis hampers chances for organ recovery. ATTR amyloidosis is less recognized but is increasingly seen due to better recognition and improved diagnostic tools. New data about treatment options (patisiran, inotersen and tafamidis) have recently been published and are discussed.
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- Iuliana Vaxman
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, Israel; Israel Sackler Faculty of Medicine Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Minnema MC, Nasserinejad K, Hazenberg B, Hegenbart U, Vlummens P, Ypma PF, Kröger N, Wu KL, Kersten MJ, Schaafsma MR, Croockewit S, de Waal E, Zweegman S, Tick L, Broijl A, Koene H, Bos G, Sonneveld P, Schönland S. Bortezomib-based induction followed by stem cell transplantation in light chain amyloidosis: results of the multicenter HOVON 104 trial. Haematologica 2019; 104:2274-2282. [PMID: 30923094 PMCID: PMC6821610 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2018.213900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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This prospective, multicenter, phase II study investigated the use of four cycles of bortezomib-dexamethasone induction treatment, followed by high-dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) in patients with newly diagnosed light chain amyloidosis. The aim of the study was to improve the hematologic complete remission (CR) rate 6 months after SCT from 30% to 50%. Fifty patients were enrolled and 72% had two or more organs involved. The overall hematologic response rate after induction treatment was 80% including 20% CR and 38% very good partial remissions (VGPR). Fifteen patients did not proceed to SCT for various reasons but mostly treatment-related toxicity and disease-related organ damage and death (2 patients). Thirty-one patients received melphalan 200 mg/m2 and four patients a reduced dose because of renal function impairment. There were no deaths related to the transplantation procedure. Hematologic responses improved at 6 months after SCT to 86% with 46% CR and 26% VGPR. However, due to the high treatment discontinuation rate before transplantation the primary endpoint of the study was not met and the CR rate in the intention-to-treat analysis was 32%. Organ responses continued to improve after SCT. We confirm the high efficacy of bortezomib-dexamethasone treatment in patients with AL amyloidosis. However, because of both treatment-related toxicity and disease characteristics, 30% of the patients could not proceed to SCT after induction treatment. (Trial registered at Dutch Trial Register identifier NTR3220).
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- Monique C Minnema
- Department of Hematology, UMC Utrecht Cancer Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- HOVON Data Center, Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, University of Groningen Medical Center, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Amyloidosis Center, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, HagaZiekenhuis, Den Haag, the Netherlands
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- Department of Stem Cell Transplantation, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Hematology, ZNA Stuivenberg, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology, Academic Medical Center, Lymphoma and Myeloma Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, University of Groningen, Medical Center, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam Cancer Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maxima Medisch Centrum, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Oncology and Rheumatology, Heidelberg University, Amyloidosis Center, Heidelberg, Germany
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Vaxman I, Gertz M. Recent Advances in the Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Management of Systemic Light-Chain Amyloidosis. Acta Haematol 2019; 141:93-106. [PMID: 30650422 DOI: 10.1159/000495455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The term amyloidosis refers to a group of disorders in which protein fibrils accumulate in certain organs, disrupt their tissue architecture, and impair the function of the effected organ. The clinical manifestations and prognosis vary widely depending on the specific type of the affected protein. Immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) amyloidosis is the most common form of systemic amyloidosis, characterized by deposition of a misfolded monoclonal light-chain that is secreted from a plasma cell clone. Demonstrating amyloid deposits in a tissue biopsy stained with Congo red is mandatory for the diagnosis. Novel agents (proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, monoclonal antibodies, venetoclax) and autologous stem cell transplantation, used for eliminating the underlying plasma cell clone, have improved the outcome for low- and intermediate-risk patients, but the prognosis for high-risk patients is still grave. Randomized studies evaluating antibodies that target the amyloid deposits (PRONTO, VITAL) were recently stopped due to futility and currently there is an intensive search for novel treatment approaches to AL amyloidosis. Early diagnosis is of paramount importance for effective treatment and prognosis, due to the progressive nature of this disease.
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- Iuliana Vaxman
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA,
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Rutten KHG, Raymakers RAP, Hazenberg BPC, Nienhuis HLA, Vellenga E, Minnema MC. Haematological response and overall survival in two consecutive Dutch patient cohorts with AL amyloidosis diagnosed between 2008 and 2016. Amyloid 2018; 25:227-233. [PMID: 30513220 DOI: 10.1080/13506129.2018.1536043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although survival has improved in recent decades, the short-term prognosis of patients with immunoglobulin light chain (AL) amyloidosis remains grim. We aimed to assess overall survival (OS) of AL amyloidosis patients by comparing cohorts in two consecutive time periods. METHODS Data were collected and compared on 126 patients from two tertiary referral centres in The Netherlands during the time periods 2008-2012 and 2013-2016. RESULTS There was a non-significant trend to improved 6-month OS in the last cohort (78% vs. 67%, p = .216, crude odds ratio 1.66, 95%CI 0.74-3.70, adjusted odds ratio 2.22, 95%CI 0.88-5.56). Patients in this cohort had higher Mayo risk scores (stage III 40% vs. 24%, p < .001 and revised stage IV 14% vs. 11%, p < .001), higher use of bortezomib (50% vs. 30%), and better haematological response (complete response/very good partial response in 39% vs. 27%, p < .001). Diagnostic delay was similar in both time periods. CONCLUSIONS In the 2013-2016 cohort there was a trend toward improved 6-month OS, and an improved haematological response. Patients in this cohort had more advanced cardiac disease and received bortezomib more frequently, but diagnostic delay was similar to the 2008-2012 cohort. For further prognostic improvement, practitioners should be more alert, especially for cardiac amyloidosis.
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- Karlijn H G Rutten
- a Department of Haematology , Utrecht University, University Medical Centre Utrecht , Utrecht , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Haematology , Utrecht University, University Medical Centre Utrecht , Utrecht , The Netherlands
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- b Department of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology , University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands
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- b Department of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology , University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands
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- c Department of Haematology , University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen , Groningen , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Haematology , Utrecht University, University Medical Centre Utrecht , Utrecht , The Netherlands
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Gertz MA. Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis: 2018 Update on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Am J Hematol 2018; 93:1169-1180. [PMID: 30040145 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.25149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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DISEASE OVERVIEW Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis is a clonal, nonproliferative plasma cell disorder in which fragments of immunoglobulin light or heavy chain are deposited in tissues. Clinical features depend on organs involved but can include restrictive cardiomyopathy, nephrotic syndrome, hepatic dysfunction, peripheral/autonomic neuropathy, and "atypical multiple myeloma." DIAGNOSIS Tissue biopsy stained with Congo red demonstrating amyloid deposits with apple-green birefringence is required for diagnosis. Invasive organ biopsy is not required because amyloid deposits can be found in bone marrow, salivary gland, or subcutaneous fat aspirate in 85% of patients. Verification that amyloid is composed of immunoglobulin light chains is mandatory. The gold standard is laser capture mass spectroscopy. PROGNOSIS N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), serum troponin T, and difference between involved and uninvolved immunoglobulin free light chain values are used to classify patients into four groups of similar size; median survivals are 94.1, 40.3, 14.0, and 5.8 months. THERAPY All patients with a systemic amyloid syndrome require therapy to prevent deposition of amyloid in other organs and prevent progressive organ failure. Stem cell transplant (SCT) is preferred, but only 20% of patients are eligible. Requirements for safe SCT include systolic blood pressure >90 mm Hg, troponin T < 0.06 ng/mL, age < 70 years, and serum creatinine ≤1.7 mg/dL. Nontransplant candidates can be offered melphalan-dexamethasone or cyclophosphamide-bortezomib-dexamethasone. Daratumumab appears to be highly active in AL amyloidosis. Antibodies designed to dissolve existing amyloid deposits are under study. FUTURE CHALLENGES Delayed diagnosis remains a major obstacle to initiating effective therapy. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be better able to: Master recognition of clinical presentations that should raise suspicion of amyloidosis. Understand simple techniques for confirming the diagnosis and providing material to classify the protein subunit. Recognize that a tissue diagnosis of amyloidosis does not indicate whether the amyloid is systemic or of immunoglobulin light chain origin. Understand the roles of the newly introduced chemotherapeutic and investigational antibody regimens for the therapy of light chain amyloidosis.
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- Morie A. Gertz
- Division of Hematology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota
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Lin HM, Gao X, Cooke CE, Berg D, Labotka R, Faller DV, Seal B, Hari P. Disease burden of systemic light-chain amyloidosis: a systematic literature review. Curr Med Res Opin 2017; 33:1017-1031. [PMID: 28277869 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2017.1297930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A systematic literature review on systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis was conducted in order to understand the disease burden, and identify unmet medical needs and knowledge gaps. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases were searched for English language studies published in the last 10 years using search terms that focused on the clinical, economic, and patient-reported outcome (PRO) aspects of AL amyloidosis. There was a low yield of articles in the economic and PRO categories and additional searches were conducted in clinical conference proceedings, and using Google and Google Scholar. After review, there were 65 articles included for data extraction. RESULTS AL amyloidosis is a rare disorder without any FDA or EMA approved indications for drug therapy. Using off-label therapies, there is a high rate, 42-64%, of non-response or progression, and an associated high mortality. Toxicities during therapy are common with estimates of up to 30-40% of patients experiencing severity of grade 3 or higher. Patients with AL amyloidosis report severe psychological distress, anxiety and clinical depression. CONCLUSIONS There is a deficiency in the literature on the economic costs associated with AL amyloidosis, and information on costs has been derived from studies that examined multiple myeloma or other disease or treatment components common to AL amyloidosis.
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- Huamao Mark Lin
- a Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , Cambridge , MA , USA
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- b Pharmerit International , Bethesda , MD , USA
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- a Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , Cambridge , MA , USA
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- a Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , Cambridge , MA , USA
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- a Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , Cambridge , MA , USA
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- a Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , Cambridge , MA , USA
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Gertz MA. Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis: 2016 update on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Am J Hematol 2016; 91:947-56. [PMID: 27527836 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Abstract
DISEASE OVERVIEW Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis is a clonal, nonproliferative plasma cell disorder in which fragments of immunoglobulin light chain are deposited in tissues. Clinical features depend on organs involved but can include restrictive cardiomyopathy, nephrotic syndrome, hepatic failure, peripheral/autonomic neuropathy, and atypical multiple myeloma. DIAGNOSIS Tissue biopsy stained with Congo red demonstrating amyloid deposits with applegreen birefringence is required for diagnosis. Invasive organ biopsy is not required because amyloid deposits can be found in bone marrow biopsy or subcutaneous fat aspirate in 85% of patients. Verification that amyloid is composed of immunoglobulin light chains is mandatory. PROGNOSIS N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP), serum troponin T, and difference between involved and uninvolved immunoglobulin free light chain values are used to classify patients into four groups of similar size; median survivals are 94.1, 40.3, 14.0, and 5.8 months. THERAPY All patients with a systemic amyloid syndrome require therapy to prevent deposition of amyloid in other organs and prevent progressive organ failure of involved sites. Stem cell transplant (SCT) is preferred, but only 20% of patients are eligible. Requirements for safe SCT include systolic blood pressure >90 mmHg, troponin T <0.06 ng mL21, age <70 years, and serum creatinine 1.7 mg dL21. Nontransplant candidates can be offered melphalan-dexamethasone or cyclophosphamide-bortezomib-dexamethasone. Other combinations of chemotherapy with agents such as cyclophosphamide-thalidomide (or lenalidomide)-dexamethasone, bortezomib-dexamethasone, and melphalan-prednisone-lenalidomide have documented activity. Antibodies designed to dissolve existing amyloid deposits are under study for previously treated and untreated patients. Late diagnosis remains a major obstacle to initiating effective therapy. Am. J. Hematol., 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Am. J. Hematol. 91:948-956, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Morie A. Gertz
- Division of Hematology; Mayo Clinic; Rochester Minnesota
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Gertz MA, Lacy MQ, Dispenzieri A, Buadi FK, Dingli D, Hayman SR, Kumar SK, Leung N, Lust J, Rajkumar SV, Russell SJ, Suman VJ, Le-Rademacher JG, Hogan WJ. Stem cell transplantation compared with melphalan plus dexamethasone in the treatment of immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis. Cancer 2016; 122:2197-205. [PMID: 27142462 PMCID: PMC4930380 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT) is a common management strategy for select patients with immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis, but no trials have documented improved overall survival. METHODS Eighty-nine patients with biopsy-proven immunoglobulin light-chain amyloidosis were allowed to select treatment with melphalan plus dexamethasone (n = 34) or SCT (n = 55); all patients were transplant eligible. Treatment preference resulted in imbalanced study arms. Patients who selected SCT were younger, more frequently had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status score less than 2, had lower-stage amyloidosis, and had a lower incidence of cardiac amyloidosis. RESULTS Patients receiving melphalan plus dexamethasone had a 3-year progression-free survival rate of 29.1% and an overall survival rate of 58.8%. Patients undergoing SCT had a 3-year progression-free survival rate of 51.7% and an overall survival rate of 83.6%. An attempt to match patients between the 2 arms in terms of risk produced 24 matched triplet sets (2 SCT patients for each melphalan-dexamethasone patient); there was no difference in hematologic response, but there was better survival after autologous SCT. A propensity score-matched analysis of the cohorts (melphalan plus dexamethasone vs SCT) showed an overall mortality hazard ratio of 2.56 (P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Although the study had limitations, similar hematologic responses and improved survival were observed after SCT versus melphalan plus dexamethasone. Cancer 2016;122:2197-205. © 2016 American Cancer Society.
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- Morie A Gertz
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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