Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) for Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Patients with Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma (PCNSL)

Conclusions: In our group of 44 PCNSL patients, prophylactic use of LMWH was highly effective, with no VTE events. Two cases of VTE occurred in our patient group, both occurred while the patients were off LMWH treatment. Only one, asymptomatic, intracranial bleed was recorded, indicating the relative safety of this treatment in PCNSL patients. Further prospective studies should be done to support the routine use of this prophylactic strategy.DisclosuresNo relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Rund, D., Gazal, S., Kalish, Y., Makranz, C., Goldschmidt, N. Tags: 627. Aggressive Lymphoma (Diffuse Large B-Cell and Other Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas)-Results from Retrospective/Observational Studies: Poster II Source Type: research