Management of adults with Burkitt lymphoma.

Management of adults with Burkitt lymphoma. Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2018 Dec;16(12):812-822 Authors: Gastwirt JP, Roschewski M Abstract Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by marked tumor proliferation resulting from translocation of the MYC oncogene. Distinct clinical variants include endemic, sporadic, and immunodeficiency-associated cases. All variants are characterized by rapidly dividing tumor masses that quickly disseminate to extranodal sites, including the bone marrow and central nervous system (CNS). Although common in children, BL is rare in adults, mandating a high index of clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis. Prompt recognition and initiation of comprehensive supportive care are essential for prevention of early complications, such as tumor lysis syndrome and multisystem organ dysfunction. BL is highly sensitive to chemotherapy, and patients who tolerate highly intensive combination chemotherapy regimens are frequently cured. Most regimens were developed in children and young adults, however, and the treatment-related toxicities remain a major barrier for those with advanced age and/or comorbid conditions. Younger patients are less susceptible to acute toxicities but are more likely to experience long-term sequelae of treatment, including infertility and secondary malignancies. The infusional regimen of dose-adjusted etoposide, prednisolone, vincristine, cyclophospham...
Source: Clinical Advances in Hematology and Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Clin Adv Hematol Oncol Source Type: research