자가 조혈모세포이식 이후 재발한 환자에서의 fludarabine과 melphan을 사용한 저강도 전처치 동종 조혈모세포이식

Dept. of Medicine/석사The current study was performed to determine the feasibility of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) using reduced-intensity conditioning (RIC) with fludarabine and melphalan in patients relapsed after autologous HSCT. Twelve patients (multiple myeloma n=7, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma n=3, acute myeloid leukemia n=2) received allogeneic HSCT using the RIC with fludarabine (25mg/m2 for 5days) and melphalan (140mg/m2 for 1day) for relapsed disease after a prior autologous HSCT. The graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis consisted of cyclosporine plus a mini-dose of methotrexate. All patients achieved a neutrophil or platelet engraftment in a median of 13.5 days and 17.5 days, respectively. The transplant-related mortality was 2 patients (16.7%). Grade II~IV acute GVHD and chronic extensive GVHD was noted in 4 (33.3%) and 1 patient (11.1%), respectively. Over a median follow-up duration of 12.5 months, 5 patients are currently alive without evidence of disease. The estimated non-relapse mortality (NRM) at 1 year was 28.4%. The estimated overall survival (OS) rate at 1 year 2was 58.3% and the estimated event-free survival (EFS) rate at 1 year was 41.7%. Allogeneic HSCT using RIC with fludarabine and melphalan appears to be feasible for a second HSCT in patients relapsed after autologous HSCT.ope

Clinical Observation of the Legg-Perthes Disease

The clinical observation and analysis were carried out on 69 cases of Legg·Perthes disease. And the following results were obtained. 1. Sex ratio (male: female) was 8 : 1. 2. Peak age was from 4 years to 13 years. 3. Chief complaint at diagnosis was limping. (62.396). 4. Limitation of motion was marked in abduction and internal rotation of hip. 5. The most frequent pathological stage was fragmentation state. (46. 4%) 6. The second Caterall group was most frequent. (44.4%) 7. The most frequent method of treatment was ambulatory abduction brace. 8. According to evaluation by Mose method, good results was obtained in the first and second Caterall group. 9. Caterall grouping was a good indicator for prognosis

Single-Center Real-World Experience with Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma in the 21st Century

목적 대한민국에서 원발 중추신경계림프종(primary central nervous system lymphoma, PCNSL)의 발생이 증가하고 있고, 자가 조혈모세포 이식술(autologous stem cell transplantation, ASCT)이 젊은 환자들의 생존 성적을 호전시켜 왔다. 이에 서울아산병원(Asan Medical Center, AMC)의 PCNSL 환자 현실 세계 경험을 분석하고자 하였다. 방법 환자 자료를 전향적으로 수집, 기록 중인 AMC 림프종 등록을 이용하였다. 2002년부터 2019년 8월까지 279명의 환자를 분석하였다. 결과 AMC의 PCNSL 발생은 점진적으로 증가하여 최근 4년 동안은 매해 전체 비호지킨림프종 신규 환자의 7.4-8.9%를 차지하였다. 중앙 연령은 60세(범위, 17-85)였고, 남자가 55%였다. 65세 미만(n = 183)은 후두엽 침범이 보다 적고, 베타-2 저분자글로불린 수치가 낮다는 것 외에는 65세 이상과 비교해 의미 있는 차이를 보이지 않았다. 리툭시맵, 메토트렉세이트, 프로카르바진, 빈크리스틴(rituximab, methotrexate, procarbazine, and vincristine, R-MPV) 복합 유도 요법의 전체 반응률이 95%로 가장 우수하였다. 전체 환자의 중앙 생존 기간은 3.8년, 5년 생존율은 41.5%, 10년 생존율은 30.2%였다. 비교 시 젊은 연령군과 ASCT 시행군의 생존이 더 우수하였다. 싸이오테파, 부설판, 사이클로포스퍼마이드(thiotepa + busulfan + cyclophosphamide, TBC) 고용량 요법이 여타 조합보다 성적이 우수하였다. 기존의 PCNSL 예후 점수 체계가 본 연구에서도 유효하였다. 연령과 수행도가 독립 예후 인자였다. 중추신경계 외에서만 실패하는 경우는 전체 107명의 실패 중 6명(5.6%)이었다. 결론 PCNSL의 발생은 증가 추세를 보이고 있다. R-MPV 유도 요법 후 TBC 고용량 요법을 동반한 ASCT 시행이 젊고 적응증에 해당하는 PCNSL 환자의 생존 성적을 향상시켜 왔다. Background/Aims In Korea, the incidence of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system (PCNSL) is increasing and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has improved the survival of younger patients. We explored our real-world experience with PCNSL at Asan Medical Center (AMC). Methods We used the AMC lymphoma registry to collect patient data prospectively. We analyzed 279 patients diagnosed from 2002 until August 2019. Results The PCNSL incidence at AMC increased progressively and comprised 7.4-8.9% of new non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients annually during the most recent 4 years. The median age was 60 years (range, 17-85) and males comprised 55%. Patients under 65 years of age (n = 183) had no significant differences in characteristics compared to those aged 65 years or over, with the exception of less occipital lobe involvement and lower beta-2 microglobulin levels. Rituximab, methotrexate, procarbazine, and vincristine (R-MPV) combination induction had the best overall response, of 95%. The median overall survival was 3.8 years with 5- and 10-year survival rates of 41.5% and 30.2%, respectively. Survival was better in younger patients and those treated with ASCT. Thiotepa, busulfan, and cytoxan (TBC) conditioning chemotherapy had better survival than other combinations. The International Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center prognostic score systems were valid in this cohort. Age and performance status were independent prognostic factors. Exclusive extra-central nervous system failure occurred in six patients (5.6%) among 107 failures. Conclusions The incidence of PCNSL is rising. R-MPV induction therapy followed by ASCT with TBC has improved the survival of young, fit PCNSL patients

Liposomal irinotecan plus fluorouracil/leucovorin versus FOLFIRINOX as the second-line chemotherapy for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer: a multicenter retrospective study of the Korean Cancer Study Group (KCSG)

Background: There is no clear consensus on the recommended second-line treatment for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have disease progression following gemcitabine-based therapy. We retrospectively evaluated the clinical outcomes of liposomal irinotecan (nal-IRI) plus fluorouracil/ leucovorin (FL) and FOLFIRINOX (fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) in patients who had failed on the first-line gemcitabine-based therapy. Patients and methods: From January 2015 to August 2019, 378 patients with MPC who had received nal-IRI/FL (n = 104) or FOLFIRINOX (n = 274) as second-line treatment across 11 institutions were included in this retrospective study. Results: There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between groups, except age and first-line regimens. With a median follow-up of 6 months, the median progression-free survival (PFS) was 3.7 months with nal-IRI/FL versus 4.6 months with FOLFIRINOX (P = 0.44). Median overall survival (OS) was 7.7 months with nal-IRI/ FL versus 9.7 months with FOLFRINOX (P = 0.13). There was no significant difference in PFS and OS between the two regimens in the univariate and multivariate analyses. The subgroup analysis revealed that younger age (<70 years) was associated with better OS with FOLFIRINOX. In contrast, older age (>= 70 years) was associated with better survival outcomes with nal-IRI/FL. Adverse events were manageable with both regimens; however, the incidence of grade 3 or higher neutropenia and peripheral neuropathy was higher in patients treated with FOLFIRINOX than with nal-IRI/FL. Conclusions: Second-line nal-IRI/FL and FOLFIRINOX showed similar effectiveness outcomes after progression following first-line gemcitabine-based therapy. Age could be the determining factor for choosing the appropriate second-line therapy