Prise en charge du lymphome B diffus à grandes cellules en 2012

in Revue Médicale Suisse (2012), 8

Diffuse Large B Cells Lymphoma (DLBCLI is the mast comman non-Hodgkin Iymphoma and comprises a large numberof different entities with different clinico-pathological characteristics. The role of positron ... [more ▼]

Diffuse Large B Cells Lymphoma (DLBCLI is the mast comman non-Hodgkin Iymphoma and comprises a large numberof different entities with different clinico-pathological characteristics. The role of positron emission tomography is essential dudog the Ini tial staging and post treatment assessment, and potentially at early or mid-treatmentevaluation of response. First-line therapy comprises immuno-chemotherapy with rituximab and different cytotox ic agents that differforcomponents, dosages and frequency of administration taking worldwlderecognized pre-treatment prognostic variables into account. After relapse, peripheral blood stem cells transplantation remains the only chance of cu re. This review attempts to summarize the current state of our knowledge by highlighting the leads pursued to further improve current therapeutic results. [less ▲]

Lymphome du manteau : prise en charge 2011

in Revue Médicale Suisse (2011), 7

Le lymphome du manteau (LM) représente 6% des lymphomes non hodgkiniens (LNH). Le diagnostic repose sur l'immunophénotypage et la démonstration de la présence de la location entre les chromosomes 11 et 14 ... [more ▼]

Le lymphome du manteau (LM) représente 6% des lymphomes non hodgkiniens (LNH). Le diagnostic repose sur l'immunophénotypage et la démonstration de la présence de la location entre les chromosomes 11 et 14, avec surexpression de la cycline D1. Le traitement de première ligne du sujet jeune associe trois cures de R-CHOP21 alternées avec trois cures de R-DHAP21, suivies d'une autogreffe conditionnée par irradiation corporelle totale, cyclophosphamide et aracytine. Le sujet de plus de 65 ans peut bénéficier de huit cures de R-CHOP21. L'intérêt du traitement de maintenance est en cours d'évaluation. L'allogreffe de cellules souches hématopoïétiques offre une chance de guérison aux patients en rechute en bon état général. Les traitements ciblés permettront une amélioration du pronostic de cette maladie. [less ▲]

Enteroviral meningoencephalitis as complication of Rituximab therapy in a patient treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

in British Journal of Haematology (2010), 150(3), 379-381

Toxoplasmore cérébrale compliquant une mini-allogreffe de cellules souches hématopoïétiques du sang périphérique

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2009), 64(7-8), 366-369

We report the occurrence of a cerebral toxoplasmosis 52 days after a non-myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation as treatment for acute myeloid leukemia.

Traitements actuels du lymphome folliculaire

in Revue Médicale Suisse (2009), 5

After diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma is the most frequent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It remains incurable, except for localized diseases. Advanced disease has to be treated only in the ... [more ▼]

After diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma is the most frequent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It remains incurable, except for localized diseases. Advanced disease has to be treated only in the presence of clinical and/or biology aggressiveness. These patients should be treated by rituximab (Mab-Thera) associated to polychemotherapy comprising cyclophosphamide, vincristine and prednisone. After this therapy, the benefit of rituximab in maintenance has to be confirmed. Autologous stem cell transplantation is also an interesting option. The other therapeutic options comprise radio-immunotherapy with 90Y ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin) and bortezomib (Velcade). [less ▲]

Indications cliniques de la radiotherapie metabolique dans les tymphomes.

in Revue Médicale Suisse (2008), 4(168), 1818-22

In their later stages low grade lymphoma are incurable. These lymphomas being radio-sensitive, a treatment of metabolic radioimmunotherapy, using monoclonal antibodies (anti-CD20) as the carrier has been ... [more ▼]

In their later stages low grade lymphoma are incurable. These lymphomas being radio-sensitive, a treatment of metabolic radioimmunotherapy, using monoclonal antibodies (anti-CD20) as the carrier has been developed. The aim of this treatment is to use these antibodies to target radiation to tumor tissues while limiting toxicity to normal cells. Ibritumomab tiuxetan (Zevalin) is currently prescribed for patients with relapsed or refractory low-grade follicular lymphoma after rituximab treatment. This outpatient treatment has a high level of overall response rate including complete response and that for a long period. The side effects are essentially hematological and reversible. In the near future many more indications should become apparent and Zevalin should become an important tool in the B-cell lymphoma (low and high grade). [less ▲]

Actualités thérapeutiques en hématologie.

in Revue Médicale de Liège (2007), 62(5-6), 384-90

This article focuses on recent advances in four important areas of hematology: aggressive lymphomas, allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, multiple myeloma, and molecular therapy of cancer.