Bewertung der Expertengruppe Off-Label Fachbereich
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Bewertung der Expertengruppe Off-Label Fachbereich
30.04.2013 Bewertung der Expertengruppe Off-Label Fachbereich Onkologie nach § 35 c Abs. 1 SGB V zur Anwendung von „Liposomalem Doxorubicin bei kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen (nach Versagen von PUVA und INF α, Chlorambucil)“ 1. a. Wirkstoff (INN) Doxorubicin-Hydrochlorid, das in Liposomen eingeschlossen und an deren Oberfläche Methoxypolyethylenglykol (MPEG) gebunden ist (Caelyx® 2mg/ml) Liposomenverkapselter Doxorubicin-Citrat-Komplex, entsprechend 50mg Doxorubicinhydrochlorid (HCl) (Myocet®) b. Im Geltungsbereich des AMG/zentral zugelassene Fertigarzneimittel (gemäß Recherche in der Datenbank AMIS aktualisiert am 03.05.2013) Caelyx® 2mg/ml Janssen-Cilag International NV, Belgien Parallelimporte: Haemato Pharm AG, Medicopharm AG, Aaston Healthcare GmbH, Inopha GmbH, Pharma Westen GmbH, Eurim-Pharm Arzneimittel GmbH, CC-Pharma GmbH, EMRA-MED Arzneimittel GmbH, Maxi Pharma GmbH, MZGPharma Vertriebs-GmbH, kohlpharma GmbH, MTK-Pharma-Vertriebs-GmbH, Pharma Gerke Arzneimittelvertriebs GmbH Myocet® TEVA Pharma B. V., Niederlande Parallelimporte: Pharma Gerke Arzneimittelvertriebs GmbH, kohlpharma GmbH, EMRA-MED Arzneimittel GmbH, CCPharma GmbH, Haemato Pharm AG, Inopha GmbH 2. Zugelassene Indikationen gemäß Zentralisiertem Zulassungsverfahren (http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/) Für Caelyx® Caelyx ist indiziert: – Als Monotherapie bei Patientinnen mit metastasierendem Mammakarzinom mit erhöhtem kardialen Risiko. – Zur Behandlung von Patientinnen mit fortgeschrittenem Ovarialkarzinom nach Versagen einer platinhaltigen First-Line-Chemotherapie. Seite: 1 – In Kombination mit Bortezomib zur Behandlung des progressiven multiplen Myeloms bei Patienten, die zumindest eine vorangegangene Therapie erhalten haben, und die sich bereits einer Knochenmarkstransplantation unterzogen haben bzw. dafür ungeeignet sind. – Zur Behandlung von Patienten mit AIDS assoziiertem Kaposi-Sarkom (KS) mit niedrigen CD4-Werten (<200 CD4-Lymphozyten/mm3) und umfangreichem mukokutanem und viszeralem Befall. Die Anwendung von Caelyx kann entweder als primäre systemische Chemotherapie erfolgen oder als sekundäre Chemotherapie bei AIDS-KS-Patienten, bei denen die Krankheit fortschreitet oder eine vorherige, systemische Kombinationschemotherapie mit mindestens zwei der folgenden Wirkstoffe – ein Vinca-Alkaloid, Bleomycin und StandardDoxorubicin (oder sonstige Anthrazykline) – nicht toleriert wurde. (Fachinformation für Caelyx® 2mg/ml Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung, JanssenCilag International NV, Belgien, Stand: Juni 2012) Für Myocet® Myocet in Kombination mit Cyclophosphamid ist für die First-line-Behandlung von metastasiertem Brustkrebs bei erwachsenen Frauen angezeigt. (Fachinformation Für Myocet® 50 mg Pulver, Dispersion und Lösungsmittel für ein Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionsdispersion, TEVA Pharma B.V., Niederlande, Stand: Januar 2013) 3. Epidemiologische Daten zur beurteilten Indikation Nach den Lymphomen des Gastrointestinaltraktes sind die kutanen Lymphome die zweithäufigste Gruppe der primär extranodalen Non-Hodgkin Lymphome. Die Inzidenz der kutanen T-Zell Lymphome wird auf 1 Neuerkrankung pro Jahr und 100 000 Einwohner geschätzt. Dabei sind ca. 2/3 der Fälle T-Zell-Lymphome und ca. 1/3 B-ZellLymphome. (Li JY, 2012) Die Mycosis fungoides (MF) und das Sézary-Syndrom (SS) als häufigste Vertreter kutaner TZell-Lymphome zeigen anhand von Daten aus Krebsregistern in den USA eine Inzidenz von 0,3 Fällen pro Jahr und 100 000 Einwohner. Insgesamt bestehen eine Häufung der Erkrankung mit zunehmendem Alter sowie eine Geschlechterverteilung zwischen Mann und Frau von 2:1. Die Inzidenz der kutanen Lymphome scheint in den letzten Jahren zuzunehmen, die Ursache hierfür ist unklar. 4. Zugelassene Wirkstoffe für die beurteilte Indikation s. Anlage 0 5. Weitere Behandlungsstrategien/Outcome Eine Standardtherapie in der Behandlung rezidivierter primär kutaner T-Zell-Lymphome ist momentan nicht definitiv festgelegt. Dies spiegelt sich auch in den Leitlinien verschiedener Fachgesellschaften (Willemze und Dreyling, Whittacker et al, Trautinger et al) und TherapieReviews (Prince et al) wider. Als arzneimittelrechtlich zugelassene Therapieoption im Rezidiv stehen u. a. Interferon alpha-2a, 8-Methoxypsoralen und Bexaroten zur Verfügung. Seite: 2 Zusatzinformationen: Denileukin Diftitox, auch als DAB(389)IL-2 bezeichnet, ist der internationale Freiname für ein in den Vereinigten Staaten zugelassenes Immuntoxin zur Behandlung von Patienten mit therapierefraktärem kutanem T-Zell-Lymphom. Vorinostat der Firma Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, United Kingdom ist ein HistonDeacetylase-Hemmer, der innerhalb der EU eine „Orphan Drug Designation“ für „die Behandlung multipler Myelome“ (EU/3/11/854) besitzt. Ein Zulassungsantrag bei der europäischen Arzneimittelbehörde EMA für die Behandlung kutaner T-Zell-Lymphome wurde aufgrund einer negativen Nutzen-Risiko-Bewertung durch das CHMP vom pharmazeutischen Unternehmen zurückgezogen (EMEA/CHMP/559066/2008). In den USA ist der Wirkstoff unter dem Namen ZolinzaTM für die Behandlung kutaner T-Zell Lymphome zugelassen ∗ Pralatrexat (Folotyn) der Firma Allos Therapeutics ist ein Antimetabolit, der die Aktivität des Enzyms Dihydrofolat-Reductase blockiert. Dieses Enzym ist notwendig für die Replikation der Tumorzellen. Auch bei Pralatrexat hat die EMA aufgrund einer negativen Nutzen-RisikoBewertung durch das CHMP keine Zulassungsempfehlung ausgesprochen. (EMA/CHMP/255106/2012) Romidepsin ist ebenfalls ein Histon-Deactylase-Hemmer, dessen Zulassung für die Behandlung von T-Zell-Lymphomen vom CHMP der EMA ebenfalls nicht empfohlen wurde, da ein Einfluss auf die Überlebenszeit im Vergleich zu Standardbehandlungen nicht gesichert wurde und ein Zertifikat über die Einhaltung der GMP-Bestimmungen bei der Produktion nicht vorgelegt wurde (19 July 2012, EMA/475603/2012, EMA/H/C/002122) Das zu prüfende Medikament (liposomales Doxorubicin) ist eine besondere Präparation des Wirkstoffs Doxorubicin, welcher in konventioneller Präparation ebenfalls als zugelassenes Arzneimittel verfügbar ist. Um den Stellenwert von liposomalem Doxorubicin bewerten zu können, sind Daten klinischer Studien zum Einsatz von konventionellem Doxorubicin ebenfalls relevant. Dazu wurde eine orientierende Literaturrecherche in Medline durchgeführt. Konventionelles Doxorubicin als Monotherapie zeigte in einer sehr kleinen Beobachtungsstudie bei Mykosis fungoides Anti-Tumor-Wirksamkeit. 1977 berichteten Levi et al über 13 Patienten, die wegen einer weit fortgeschrittenen, überwiegend vorbehandelten (n=11) Mykosis fungoides mit Doxorubicin 60 mg/m2 alle 3 Wochen behandelt worden waren (Levi JA et al., 1977). 3 Patienten erreichten eine auch histologisch gesicherte komplette Remission und 5 weitere Patienten eine partielle Remission. In den Folgejahren wurde Doxorubicin bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenen T-Zell-Lymphomen – genau wie bei Patienten mit B-NHL - überwiegend im Rahmen des CHOP-Protokolls oder ähnlicher Kombinationen eingesetzt. Meist wurden Patienten mit T-NHL in die gleichen Protokolle wie Patienten mit B-NHL eingeschlossen. Die Auswertung der Ergebnisse der Patienten mit T-NHL ergab, dass es Untergruppen mit sehr unterschiedlicher Prognose gibt. Eine günstige Prognose unter CHOP-Therapie haben Patienten mit ALK-positiven anaplastischen großzelligen NHL (ALCL), die vergleichbar günstig ist wie die von Patienten mit großzelligen B-NHL, während die der anderen Unterformen (ALK-negative ALCL, unspezifizierte periphere T-NHL (PTCLU) und angioimmunoblastische T-NHL (AILT) ungünstiger ist. Bei Patienten mit erhöhter LDH scheint die zusätzliche Gabe von Etoposid (CHOEP) zur Verbesserung der Langzeitüberlebensraten zu führen (Schmitz N et al., 2010). CHOP oder CHOEP werden somit – genau wie bei B-NHL – regelhaft in der Behandlung von Patienten mit fortgeschrittenen T-NHL eingesetzt. Dies gilt auch für Patienten mit primär kutanen T-NHL bei denen die ∗ “ZOLINZA is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor indicated for: Treatment of cutaneous manifestations in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) who have progressive, persistent or recurrent disease on or following two systemic therapies. “(US-amerikanissche Fachinformation für Zolinza, Merck & Ci Inc, Stand 11/2011) Seite: 3 lokalen Therapieoptionen wie Bestrahlung, PUVA oder topische Anwendung von Medikamenten ausgeschöpft sind. 6. Sonstige Angaben Unter http://clinicaltrials.gov wurde mit dem Suchalgorithmus “cutaneous t-cell lymphoma and liposomal doxorubicin” 1 relevante Studie gefunden: Liposomal Doxorubicin in Treating Patients With Stage IIB, Stage IVA, or Stage IVB Recurrent or Refractory Mycosis Fungoides Study NCT00074087, EORTC-21012, EUDRACT-2004-001746-32 Investigator: Dummer, R.; University of ZuerichNach Abschluss des Gutachtens durch den externen Gutachter wurde das Ergebnis dieser Studie als Epub veröffentlicht (Dummer R et al., J Clin Oncol 2012 Oct 8). Eingeschlossen wurden 49 auswertbare Patienten mit refraktärer oder rezidivierter Mykosis fungoides Stadium IIB, IVA oder IVB nach mindestens 2 systemischen Vorbehandlungen. Im Median erhielten die Patienten 5 Zyklen Chemotherapie mit pegyliertem, liposomalen Doxorubicin 20 mg/m2. 3 Patienten erreichten eine CR und 17 Patienten eine PR (Ansprechrate 41 %). Die mediane Zeit bis zum Progress betrug 7,4 Monate und die mediane Remissionsdauer 6 Monate. Bei einer medianen Nachbeobachtung von 10,6 Monaten verstarben 14 Patienten, davon 7 am Tumorprogress. Es gab nur extrahämatologische Toxizität > Grad 3. Ein Patient verstarb an einem Myokardinfarkt innerhalb von 8 Wochen nach Therapieeinleitung und wurde als Frühtodesfall bewertet. 7. Literatur-Recherche Die Recherche wurde in folgenden Datenbanken durchgeführt: • Cochrane Datenbank (The Cochrane library; http://www.thecochranelibrary.com) Datum: 20.02.2012 • PubMed; Literatursuche mit PubMed Advanced Search Builder Datum: 20.02.2012; Wiederholung 27.02.2012 und 28.02.2012 Die Wiederholung der Recherche am 24.01.2013 lieferte keine neuen Treffer. Die Suche in der Cochrane Datenbank (The Cochrane library; http://www.thecochranelibrary.com) ergab 0 Treffer. (Suchvorgang: “liposomal doxorubicin in Keywords and cutaneous t-cell lymphoma in Keywords”) Die Suche in PubMed ergab folgende Resultate: Tab. 1: Darstellung der Suchstrategie und Suchwörter in PubMed: insges. erfolgten 6 Suchvorgänge mit unterschiedlichen Suchbegriffen in PubMed mittels PubMed Advanced Search Builder. Seite: 4 Suchvorgang #5 (s. Anlage 1d): Die Suche # 5 (((sezary syndrome[MeSH Terms]) AND mycosis fungoides[MeSH Terms]) AND liposomal doxorubicin) AND pegylated liposomal doxorubicin ergibt 1 Treffer. Ein Abgleich der gefundenen ‚Publikation mit den Publikationen der Suche #2 und #4 ergab eine Übereinstimmung, die Suche #5 ergibt somit keine neuen Ergebnisse. Suchvorgang #6: Die Suche #6 “(cutaneous t-cell lymphoma[MeSH Terms]) AND liposomal doxorubicin[Pharmacological Action]” ergibt 0 Treffer. Auswahlkriterien der gefundenen Studien: Einschlußkriterien: Indikation: primär kutane T-Zell-Lymphome Prüfintervention: Therapie mit liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin Fallserie mit n > 5 Phase II/Phase-III-Studien Vollpublikation Ausschlußkriterien: Indikation: nicht primär kutane T-Zell-Lymphome Prüfintervention: nicht liposomales bzw. nicht liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin narrativer Review Phase-I-Studien Einzelfallkasuistik (n= 1) 8. Darstellung des Ergebnisses der Recherche Tab. 2: Darstellung der Suchergebnisse aus Suchvorgang #2, die die Auswahlkriterien nicht erfüllen: Erstautor Titel Quelle Ausschlußgrund Bird BR Uncommon hematologic malignancies. Case 3. Parotid swelling during treatment for transformed mycosis fungoides. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4251-2. 2, 4 Levi JA Adriamycin therapy in advanced mycosis fungoides. Cancer May;39(5):1967-70.1977 3, 4 Lybaek D Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. 1 Seite: 6 Prince HM, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. 1 Sterry W Clinical research in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma moving forward. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. 1 Tsatalas C Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. 4 Ausschlußgrund: 1: narrativer Review 2: andere Indikation 3: keine Intervention mit liposomalem oder liposomalem pegyliertem Adriamycin 4: Kasuistik mit n = 1 Tab. 3: Darstellung der Suchergebnisse aus Suchvorgang #4, die die Auswahlkriterien nicht erfüllen: Erstautor Titel Quelle Ausschlußgrund Apisarnthanarax N Treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma: current status and future directions. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002; 3(3):193-215. 1 Dummer R. Future perspectives in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Semin Oncol. 2006 Feb;33(1 Suppl 3):S336. 1 Horwitz SM Novel therapies for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Lymphoma Service, Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, 1 Huber MA Management of refractory early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Am J Clin Dermatol. 2006;7(3):155-69. 1 Lybaek D Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. 1 Prince HM Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. 1 Quéreux G Sudden onset of an aggressive cutaneous lymphoma in a young patient with psoriasis: role of immunosuppressants Acta Derm Venereol. 2010 Nov;90(6):616-20. 3, 4 Seite: 7 Sterry W Clinical research in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma moving forward. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. 1 Tsatalas C Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. 4 Ausschlußgrund: 1: narrativer Review 2: andere Indikation 3: keine Intervention mit liposomalem oder liposomalem pegyliertem Adriamycin 4: Kasuistik mit n = 1 Tab. 4: Darstellung der Suchergebnisse aus Suchvorgang #2, die die Auswahlkriterien erfüllen: Erstautor Titel Quelle Di Lorenzo G Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. Pulini S Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):9931001. Wollina U x Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. Wollina U Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. Quereux G Wollina U 1 Wollina U x 1 Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Ann N Y Acad Sep;941:214-6 Sci. 2001 x1: In beiden Publikationen wird über die 10 gleichen Patienten berichtet (Doppelpublikation). Seite: 8 Tab. 5: Darstellung der Suchergebnisse aus Suchvorgang #4, die die Auswahlkriterien erfüllen Erstautor Titel Quelle Di Lorenzo G Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. Pulini S Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Haematologica 2007 Quereux G Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Wollina U Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993- Wollina U Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. Wollina U Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. May;92(5):686-9. 1001. Hinweis: Alle berücksichtigten Publikationen aus Suchvorgang #4 finden sich auch in Suchvorgang #2. Somit verbleiben 7 zu berücksichtigende Publikationen. Die Publikation „Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up” von Wollina-U wurde in 2 verschiedenen Zeitschriften publiziert, ist aber inhaltlich identisch (Doppelpublikation). Ergebnis der Recherche: Letztendlich verbleiben 6 Publikationen, die die Auswahlkriterien erfüllen und somit in der Auswertung berücksichtigt werden (siehe Tab. 6). Seite: 9 Tab. 6: Übersicht der Studien/Fallserien, die die Auswahlkriterien erfüllen Publikation Studiendesign Fallzahl Einschlusskriterien Therapieschema Med. Nachbeobachtung Di Lorenzo G 2005 Retrospektiv, unizentrisch n = 10 histol. Bestätigte Mycosis fungiodes (MF) Stadium IV b Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin; 20 mg/qm alle 4 Wochen Nicht angegeben Pulini S 2007 Prospektiv, Phase-II-Studie, offen, einarmig multizentrisch n = 19 fortgeschrittene, relabierte oder refraktäre primär kutane T-Zell Lymphome Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin; med. Follow-up: 22,6 Monate Quereux G 2008 Prospektive, Phase-II-Studie, offen, einarmig, multizentrisch n = 25 Wollina U 2003 Retrospektiv, offen, einarmig, multizentrisch n = 34 Wollina U 2001 x1 Fallserie, monozentrisch Wollina U 2000 Fallserie, monozentrisch 20 mg/qm alle 4 Wochen bis zum Progreß Evidenzkriterien Relevante 1 Zielkriterien nach SIGN Ansprechrate: 50%, med. OS: 5 Mo. 2-- Gesamtansprechrate: 84,2% med. OS: 34 Mo. med. PFS: 22,6 Mo. 2+ Med. EFS: 18 Mo. liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin 40 mg/qm i.v. alle 4 Wochen; max. 8 Zyklen Nicht angegeben Ansprechrate: 56%, med. OS: 43,7 Mo. 2+ Rezidiv CTLC liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin i.v. 20 mg/qm bis 40 mg/qm alle 2-4 Wochen Nicht angegeben Ansprechrate: 88,2%, OS : 17,8 Mo. +/- 10,5 Mo. , DFS: 13,3 Mo. 2-- n = 10 Rezidiv CTCL Stadium Ib bis IVa liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin i.v. 20 mg/qm alle 4 Wochen Nicht angegeben OS: 19,8 Mo. med. EFS 16,7 mo. med. PFS: 18,2 Mo. 3 n=6 refraktäres oder rezidiviertes CTLC St. Ib, IIa und IIb liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin 20 mg/qm i.v. alle 4 Wochen; max. 8 Zyklen Therapiedauer Ansprechrate: 83% 3 Kutane T-ZellLymphome (CTLC) St. II-IV mind. 2 Vortherapien x1: Die Fallserie von Wollina wird in der Bewertung nicht berücksichtigt, da diese Patienten auch in der retrospektiven Studie von Wollina aus dem Jahre 2003 ausgewertet wurden. 1 OS = Gesamtüberleben, PFS=Progressionsfreies Überleben, DFS/EFS = Krankheitsfreies- bzw- ereignisfreies Überleben Seite: 10 9. Studienextraktionsbögen Die Darstellung erfolgt gesondert in den Anlagen 2a – 2f. 10. Bewertungsvorschlag Zum Zeitpunkt der Literaturabfrage liegen nur 6 Publikationen zum Einsatz von pegyliertem, liposomalem Doxorubicin bei primär kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen vor, die die Auswahlkriterien (s.o.) erfüllen. Die zwei qualitativ hochwertigsten Studien (prospektive Studien ohne Vergleichsarm, Evidenzniveau SIGN 2+) sind die von Quereux et al. und Pulini et al.. Die anderen 4 Publikationen sind retrospektive Studien bzw. Fallserien (SIGN 2 bzw. 3). Die Fallserie von Wollina aus dem Jahr 2001 mit 10 Patienten wird nicht berücksichtigt, da diese Patienten auch in der retrospektiven Studie von Wollina aus dem Jahre 2003 ausgewertet wurden. In den beiden prospektiven Phase-II-Studien von Quereux und Pulini wurden zusammen 44 Patienten untersucht (25 bzw. 19 Patienten). In der Studie von Quereux wurden 25 Patienten mit rezidiviertem kutanem T-Zell-Lymphom (CTLC) und mindestens 2 Vortherapien sowie transformierte CTLC behandelt. Alle Patienten hatten mindestens 2 Vortherapien, 60% waren mit einer system. Chemotherapie vorbehandelt. 10 Patienten hatten ein Sezary-Syndrom und weitere 10 Patienten ein transformiertes CTLC, die prognostisch ungünstiger sind. Primärer Endpunkt war die Ansprechrate, sekundäre Endpunkte Dauer des Therapieansprechens und Überleben. Die Nachbeobachtungsdauer wird nicht angegeben. Die verwendete Dosierung betrug 40 mg/qm KOF. Die Gesamtansprechrate lag bei 56% mit 5 kompletten und 9 partiellen Remissionen (CR 20% und PR 36%). Das mediane Gesamtüberleben betrug 43,7 Monate. Das mediane PFS bei den 14 Patienten mit Therapieansprechen wird mit 5,02 Monaten angegeben, das mediane Gesamtüberleben mit 45,8 Monate. Von den 5 Patienten mit CR rezidivierten 3 nach einer Zeit von median 358 Tagen. Die häufigsten Nebenwirkungen waren Anämie, Asthenie sowie Nausea und Emesis. 80% der Nebenwirkungen waren Grad 1 und 2, allerdings wurden auch 4 schwere Infektionen beobachtet. Dies könnte lt. Autoren auf die höhere Dosis des liposomalen Doxorubicins zurückzuführen sein. Die Studie von Pulini schloss 19 Patienten mit fortgeschrittenen, rezidivierten oder refraktären CTLC ein. Primäre und sekundäre Studienendpunkte werden nicht expressis verbis genannt. Die verwendete Dosierung war mit 20mg/qm KOF niedriger als in der Studie von Quereux. Die Gesamtansprechrate betrug 84,2% mit einer Rate an kompletten Remissionen von 42,1% bei den vorbehandelten Patienten. Nach einem max. Follow-up von 46 Monaten betrug das mediane Gesamtüberleben 34 Monate und das PFS 19 Monate. Nebenwirkungen traten bei 26% der Patienten auf, bei 2 Patienten traten Grad 3/4-Toxizitäten auf. Beide Studien sind nicht verblindet, nicht randomisiert und ohne Vergleichsarm. Die verwendeten Dosierungen der Prüfsubstanz sind unterschiedlich. In der Studie von Quereux erfolgt ein Vergleich mit historischen Kontrollen. Die Vergleichbarkeit ist jedoch aufgrund der Unterschiede in den betrachteten Patientenkollektiven und den unterschiedlichen Methoden der Remissionsbeurteilung nur sehr eingeschränkt gegeben. Die Aussagekraft beider Studien ist demnach aufgrund ihrer methodischen Limitationen, dem fehlenden Vergleichsarm und der geringen Patientenzahl (insges. 44 Patienten) als eingeschränkt zu bewerten. Da die Prüfmedikation mit keiner anderen Behandlung direkt verglichen wurde, kann die Wirksamkeit nur indirekt bewertet werden. Die Aussagekraft der retrospektiven Studien und Fallserien ist naturgemäß als noch geringer einzustufen. Seite: 11 Studien, die die Wirksamkeit von konventionellem Doxorubicin bei primär kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen mit der von liposomalem, pegylierten Doxorubicin vergleichen, existieren nicht (s. Anlage 3 „Suchstrategie Doxorubicin“). Es gibt Evidenzen für eine Wirksamkeit beider Substanzen; eine Überlegenheit der liposomalen / pegylierten Substanz ist nicht belegt. Die am 8. Oktober 2012 veröffentlichte Auswertung der EORTC-Studie 21012 (Dummer R et al.) zur Gabe von liposomalem Doxorubicin bei Patienten mit refraktärer / rezidivierter Mycosis fungoides weist im Vergleich mit den in Tabelle 6 dargestellten Phase 2-Studien bzw. Fallserien mit 41 % eine eher niedrige Ansprechrate und mit 7,4 Monaten (Median) ein eher kurzes progressionsfreies Überleben auf. Dabei muss berücksichtigt werden, dass die Patienten umfangreich vorbehandelt waren. Insgesamt begründet diese Studie keine andere Bewertung der Wirksamkeit oder Toxizität von liposomalem Doxorubicin bei Patienten mit kutanem T-Zell-Lymphom als die in Tabelle 6 aufgeführten Publikationen. Zusammenfassende Bewertung: Alle drei Studien sind nicht verblindet, nicht randomisiert und ohne Vergleichsarm. Die verwendeten Dosierungen der Prüfsubstanz sind unterschiedlich. In der Studie von Quereux erfolgt ein Vergleich mit historischen Kontrollen. Die Vergleichbarkeit ist jedoch aufgrund der Unterschiede in den betrachteten Patientenkollektiven und den unterschiedlichen Methoden der Remissionsbeurteilung nur sehr eingeschränkt gegeben. Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin zeigt symptomatisch-palliative Wirksamkeit. Ob die Substanz diesbezüglich besser oder schlechter als die anderen Behandlungsverfahren ist, kann wegen des Fehlens randomisierter Vergleiche nicht festgestellt werden. Auch kann wegen der Nicht-Durchführbarkeit einer Studie mit Placebo-Arm nicht gesagt werden, ob die Behandlung das Überleben oder die gesundheitsbezogene Lebensqualität verbessert. Die Aussagekraft aller drei Studien ist demnach aufgrund ihrer methodischen Limitationen, dem fehlenden Vergleichsarm, der geringen Patientenzahl (insgesamt 93 Patienten) und unterschiedlicher Dosierungen in den einzelnen Studien als eingeschränkt zu bewerten. Die Aussagekraft der zusätzlich aufgefundenen Fallserien ist aufgrund der Methodik und der noch geringeren Fallzahl noch eingeschränkter. Aufgrund der dargestellten Datenlage mit Fehlen vergleichender Studien ist eine Bewertung des Stellenwertes von liposomalem Doxorubicin zur Behandlung von Patienten mit T-Zell-Lymphomen nicht möglich. Dies gilt auch für die zu prüfende Indikation kutane T-Zell-Lymphome nach Versagen von PUVA und INF α und Chlorambucil. Bei der Beurteilung muss allerdings berücksichtigt werden, dass es sich bei kutanen T-ZellLymphomen (CTLC) um eine sehr seltene Erkrankung handelt, bei denen im Rezidiv bei fortgeschrittenem Tumorstadium nur wenige Optionen für die systemische Therapie zur Verfügung stehen. Besonders in der Zweitlinientherapie ist eine für eine Phase 3-Studie ausreichend große Studienpopulation innerhalb eines adäquaten Zeitraums selbst auf supranationaler Ebene nur schwer zu rekrutieren. Somit ist auch unwahrscheinlich, dass zukünftig zu dieser Fragestellung Daten aus randomisierten Studien zur Verfügung stehen werden. 11. Fazit (Bewertung durch die Expertengruppe) Die vorgelegten Daten sind unzureichend, um eine zulassungsüberschreitende Anwendung von liposomalem Doxorubicin für Patienten mit rezidiviertem T-Zell-Lymphom, auch bei überwiegend kutaner Manifestation nach Ausschöpfen der lokalen Therapiemöglichkeiten wie Bestrahlung, PUVA oder topische Medikamentenanwendung, als neue Therapieoption empfehlen zu können. Seite: 12 Im Einzelfall kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden, dass die Gabe von liposomalem Doxorubicin bei Patienten mit T-Zell-NHL in Betracht gezogen werden muss. Dies gilt insbesondere für Patienten mit Indikation für eine Doxorubicin- bzw. CHOP-Therapie, bei denen eine Kontraindikation für konventionelles Doxorubicin besteht, z. B. aufgrund einer kardialen Erkrankung. 12. 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Treatment of advanced stage mycosis fungoides with bleomycin, doxorubicin, and methotrexate with topical nitrogen mustard (BAM-M). Cancer. 1986 Dec 15;58(12):2611-6. 100. Zhang H, Gupta R, Wang JC, Lipton JF, Huang YW. Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma in a patient with long-term remission with standard chemotherapy. J Natl Med Assoc. 2007 Oct;99(10):1190-2. Seite: 20 Anlage 0 a. folgende Wirkstoffe besitzen eine Zulassung für „kutanes T-Zell-Lymphom“ (Recherche in der Datenbank AMIS, aktualisiert am 19.03.2012, Suchkriterien: „Anwendungsgebiet “kutanes T-Zell Lymphom” OR “CTCL” OR „Mycosis?”) Interferon alfa-2a …… Kutanes T-Zell-Lymphom. Interferon alfa-2a könnte in der Behandlung von Patienten wirksam sein, die an einer fortschreitenden Erkrankung leiden und auf eine konventionelle Behandlung nicht ansprechen oder für eine solche ungeeignet sind. ……. (Fachinformation für Roferon®-A 18 Mio. I.E /0,6 ml, Roche Pharma AG, Stand der Information August 2011) Psoralen (Methoxsalen = 8-Methoxypsoralen) Orale Anwendung Schwere Formen der Psoriasis vulgaris. Mycosis fungoides und andere Formen des kutanen T-Zell-Lymphoms (besonders frühe Stadien mit Plaques, weniger späte Stadien mit tumorösen Veränderungen). Vitiligo bei entsprechendem Hauttyp (ab Typ III). Art und Dauer der Anwendung : ……. Die Einnahme darf nur an den Tagen erfolgen, an denen auch eine Bestrahlung vorgenommen wird. Meladinine (Methoxsalen) wird ausschließlich im Zusammenhang mit UVA therapeutisch eingesetzt (PUVA-Therapie). ……. (Fachinformation für Meladinine® 10 mg Tabletten, Galderma Laboratorium GmbH, Stand der Information 05/2008) Extrakorporale Anwendung Methoxsalen wird in Verbindung mit entweder dem Therakos® Cellex® oder dem UvarTM XTSTM Photopherese-System bei der palliativen Behandlung der Hautmanifestationen (Patch-Plaque, ausgedehnte Plaque, Erythrodermie) der fortgeschrittenen Phase (T2 – T4) von kutanem T-Zell-Lymphom (CTCL) nur bei Patienten eingesetzt, die auf andere Behandlungsformen nicht angesprochen haben (z.B. PUVA-Therapie, Systemisches Corticosteroid,Caryolysin, Interferon Alpha). TM (Fachinformation für Uvadex 20 Mikrogramm/ml Lösung zur Modifikation einer Blutfraktion, Therakos, UK, Stand der Information September 2009) Bexaroten Bexaroten dient zur Behandlung von Hautmanifestationen bei Patienten mit kutanem TZell-Lymphom (CTCL) im fortgeschrittenen Stadium, die auf mindestens eine systemische Behandlung nicht angesprochen haben. (Fachinformation für Targretin® 75 mg Weichkapseln®, Eisai Ltd., Stand der Information Juli 2012) b. für die Indikation „Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome“ sind in Deutschland mehrere Wirkstoffe zugelassen z.B. Chlorambucil Chronisch lymphatische Leukämie (CLL), niedrig maligne Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome, Waldenström Makroglobulinämie. (Fachinformation für Leukeran® 2 mg Filmtabletten, Aspen Pharma Trading Limited, Irl., Stand der Information September 2011) Vincristinsulfat Vincristinsulfat wird bei folgenden Indikationen in der Regel in der Kombinationschemotherapie angewendet: – Remissionseinleitung und Konsolidierung bei akuter lymphatischer Leukämie − Hodgkin-Lymphome, − Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome, − Metastasiertes Mammakarzinom (Palliativtherapie bei ansonsten therapieresistenten Fällen), − Kleinzelliges Bronchialkarzinom, − Sarkome (osteogenes Sarkom, Ewing-Sarkom, Rhabdomyosarkom), − Wilms-Tumor − Neuroblastome. (Fachinformation für Vincristinsulfat-Gry 1 mg/ ml Injektionslösung , Gry-Pharma GmbH, Stand der Information November 2006) Etoposid/Etoposidphosphat Etoposid ist in Kombination mit anderen antineoplastisch wirksamen Präparaten bei der Behandlung folgender bösartiger Neubildungen angezeigt: − Palliative Therapie des fortgeschrittenen, kleinzelligen Bronchialkarzinoms − Palliative Therapie des fortgeschrittenen, nicht-kleinzelligen Bronchialkarzinoms − Reinduktionstherapie bei Morbus Hodgkin nach Versagen (nicht vollständiges Ansprechen auf die Therapie bzw. Wiederauftreten der Erkrankung) von Standardtherapien − Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome von intermediärem und hohem Malignitätsgrad nach Versagen (nicht vollständiges Ansprechen auf die Therapie bzw. Wiederauftreten der Erkrankung) von Standardtherapien In der Mono- und Polychemotherapie ist Etoposid angezeigt zur Behandlung der akuten myeloischen Leukämie bei Patienten, für die eine intensive, myeloablative Therapie nicht geeignet ist. In der Monotherapie ist Etoposid angezeigt − zur Behandlung des rezidivierten oder therapierefraktären Hodenkarzinoms − zur palliativen systemischen Behandlung fortgeschrittener Ovarialkarzinome nach Versagen von platinhaltigen Standardtherapien.. (Fachinformation für Vepesid®, Bristol-Myers Squibb GmbH, Stand der Information August 2008) Methotrexat in der Onkologie: Methotrexat in niedriger (Einzeldosis <100 mg/m2 Körperoberfläche [KOF]) und mittelhoher Dosierung (Einzeldosis 100 – 1000 mg/m2 KOF) ist angezeigt bei folgenden onkologischen Erkrankungen: Maligne Trophoblasttumoren – als Monochemotherapie bei Patientinnen mit guter Prognose („low risk“) – in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln bei Patientinnen mit schlechter Prognose („high risk“) Mammakarzinome – in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln zur adjuvanten Therapie nach Resektion des Tumors oder Mastektomie sowie zur palliativen Therapie im fortgeschrittenen Stadium Karzinome im Kopf-Hals-Bereich – zur palliativen Monotherapie im metastasierten Stadium oder bei Rezidiven Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome – im Erwachsenenalter: Zur Behandlung von Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen von intermediärem oder hohem Malignitätsgrad in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln – im Kindesalter: in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln Akute lymphatische Leukämien (ALL) Methotrexat in niedriger Dosierung wird angewendet zur Behandlung akuter lymphatischer Leukämien im Kindes- und Erwachsenenalter im Rahmen komplexer Therapieprotokolle in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln zur remissionserhaltenden Therapie (bei systemischer Anwendung) und zur Prophylaxe und Therapie der Meningeosis leucaemica bei intrathekaler Anwendung mit einer Verdünnung auf eine maximale Methotrexat-Konzentration von 5 mg/ml. Bei der intrathekalen Anwendung von Methotrexat zur Prophylaxe und Therapie der Meningeosis leucaemica darf nach Verdünnung des methotrexathaltigen Arzneimittels eine maximale Methotrexat-Konzentration von 5 mg/ml nicht überschritten werden. Methotrexat in hoher Dosierung (Einzeldosis> 1000 mg/m2 KOF) ist angezeigt bei folgenden onkologischen Erkrankungen: Osteosarkome – in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln zur adjuvanten und neoadjuvanten Therapie Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome – im Erwachsenenalter: Zur Behandlung von Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen von intermediärem oder hohem Malignitätsgrad in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln. – im Kindesalter: in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln – primär im Zentralnervensystem lokalisierte Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome vor einer Radiotherapie Akute lymphatische Leukämien (ALL) Methotrexat in hoher Dosierung wird angewendet zur Behandlung der akuten lymphatischen Leukämie im Kindes- und Erwachsenenalter jeweils in Kombination mit anderen zytostatischen Arzneimitteln. Methotrexat in hoher Dosierung hat sich im Rahmen unterschiedlicher Therapieprotokolle insbesondere zur systemischen Vorbeugung und Behandlung der Meningeosis leucaemica als wirksam erwiesen. (Mustertext für Methotrexat-Dinatrium, Muster-Nr. 8000240,, Stand der Information November 2009) Doxorubicinhydrochlorid • kleinzelliges Bronchialkarzinom (SCLC) • Mammakarzinom • fortgeschrittenes Ovarialkarzinom • zur intravesikalen Rezidivprophylaxe oberflächlicher Harnblasenkarzinome nach TUR bei Patienten mit hohem Rezidivrisiko • zur systemischen Behandlung lokal fortgeschrittener oder metastasierter Harnblasenkarzinome • neoadjuvante und adjuvante Therapie des Osteosarkoms • fortgeschrittenes Weichteilsarkom des Erwachsenenalters • Ewing-Sarkom • Frühstadium des Hodgkin-Lymphoms (Stadium I – II) bei schlechter Prognose • fortgeschrittenes (StadiumIII – IV) Hodgkin-Lymphom • hochmaligne Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome • Remissionsinduktion bei akuter lymphatischer Leukämie • Remissionsinduktion bei akuter myeloischer Leukämie • fortgeschrittenes Multiples Myelom • fortgeschrittenes oder rezidiviertes Endometriumkarzinom • Wilms-Tumor (im Stadium II bei hochmalignen Varianten, alle fortgeschrittenen Stadien [III–IV]) • fortgeschrittenes papilläres / follikuläres Schilddrüsenkarzinom • anaplastisches Schilddrüsenkarzinom • fortgeschrittenes Neuroblastom • fortgeschrittenes Magenkarzinom ® (Fachinformation für ADRIBLASTIN Lösung 10 mg, Pharmacia GmbH, Stand der Information Oktober 2009) Cytarabin Cytarabin wird eingesetzt zur Hochdosistherapie bei: – refraktären (anderweitig therapieresistenten) Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen – refraktärer akuter nichtlymphatischer Leukämie – refraktärer akuter lymphoblastischer Leukämie – Rezidiven akuter Leukämien – Leukämien mit besonderem Risiko – sekundären Leukämien nach vorausgegangener Chemotherapie und/oder Bestrahlung – manifester Leukämie nach Transformation von Präleukämien – Konsolidierung der Remission akuter, nichtlymphatischer Leukämien bei Patienten unter 60 Jahren (Fachinformation für Alexan® 50mg/ml, EBEWE Pharma, Stand der Information Januar 2012) Ifosfamid Hodentumoren Zur Kombinationschemotherapie bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenen Tumoren in den Stadien II bis IV nach TNM-Klassifikation (Seminome und Nicht-Seminome), welche nicht oder nicht genügend auf eine Initialchemotherapie ansprechen. Zervixkarzinom Palliative Cisplatin/Ifosfamid Kombinations-Chemo-Therapie (alleinig, ohne weitere Kombinationspartner) des Zervixkarzinoms im FIGO StadiumIV B (wenn eine kurative Therapie der Erkrankung durch Chirurgie oder Radiotherapie nicht möglich ist) – als Alternative zur palliativen Radiotherapie. Mammakarzinom Zur Palliativtherapie bei fortgeschrittenen, therapierefraktären bzw. rezidivierenden Mammakarzinomen. Nicht-kleinzellige Bronchialkarzinome Zur Einzel- oder Kombinationschemotherapie von Patienten mit inoperablen oder metastasierten Tumoren. Kleinzelliges Bronchialkarzinom Zur Kombinationschemotherapie. Weichteilsarkome (inkl. Osteosarkom und Rhabdomyosarkom) Zur Einzel- oder Kombinationschemotherapie des Rhabdomyosarkoms oder des Osteosarkoms nach Versagen der Standardtherapien. Zur Einzel- oder Kombinationschemotherapie anderer Weichteilsarkome nach Versagen der Chirurgie und Strahlentherapie. Ewing-Sarkom Zur Kombinationschemotherapie nach Versagen der zytostatischen Primärtherapie. Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome Zur Kombinationschemotherapie bei Patienten mit hochmalignen Non-HodgkinLymphomen, welche nicht oder nur unzureichend auf die Initialtherapie ansprechen. Zur Kombinationstherapie von Patienten mit rezidivierten Tumoren. Morbus Hodgkin Zur Behandlung von Patienten mit primär progredienten Verläufen und Frührezidiven des Morbus Hodgkin (Dauer der kompletten Remission kürzer als ein Jahr) nach Versagen der chemotherapeutischen bzw. radio-chemotherapeutischen Primärtherapie – im Rahmen anerkannter Kombinations-Chemotherapie-Regime, wie z. B. dem MINE Protokoll. (Fachinformation für Holoxan®, Baxter Oncology GmbH, Stand der Information November 2008) Bleomycinsulfat Bleomycin wird fast immer in Kombination mit anderen Zytostatika und/oder einer Strahlentherapie verabreicht. Bleomycin ist indiziert fur die Behandlung von: - Plattenepithelkarzinomen (SCC) von Kopf und Hals, äußeren Genitalen und Zervix - Hodgkin-Lymphomen - Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen von intermediärer und hoher Malignitat bei Erwachsenen - Hoden-Karzinom (Seminomen und Nichtseminomen) - intrapleurale Therapie von malignen Pleuraergussen. (Fachinformation Bleomycin-TEVA®, TEVA GmbH, Stand der Information August 2010) Vindesinsulfat Kombinationschemotherapie: Remissionseinleitung und Konsoldierung bei akuter lymphatischer Leukämie. Kombinationschemotherapie: Blastenschub bei chronischer myeloischer Leukämie. Kombinationschemotherapie: Morbus Hodgkin nach Versagen der Standardtherapie (nicht vollständiges Ansprechen auf die Therapie bzw. Wiederauftreten der Erkrankung). Kombinationschemotherapie: lokal fortgeschrittenes oder metastasiertes nichtkleinzelliges Bronchialkarzinom (Stadium IIIB oder IV). Kombinationschemotherapie: aggressives Non-Hodgkin-Lymphom (Stadium I oder II). (elektronische Einreichung lt. AMIS für: Eldisine 5 mg Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektionslösung, Stand: Oktober 2010) Bendamustinhydrochlorid Primärtherapie bei chronisch-lymphatischer Leukämie (Binet-StadiumB oder C) bei Patienten, bei denen eine Fludarabin-Kombinations- Chemotherapie ungeeignet ist. Monotherapie bei indolenten Non-Hodgkin- Lymphomen bei Patienten mit Progression während oder innerhalb von 6 Monaten nach Behandlung mit Rituximab oder mit einer Rituximab-haltigen Therapie. Primärtherapie bei multiplem Myelom (Stadium II nach Durie-Salmon mit Progression oder StadiumIII) in Kombination mit Prednison, bei Patienten, die älter als 65 Jahre und nicht für eine autologe Stammzellen-Transplantation (HDT/ASCT) geeignet sind und die bereits bei Diagnosestellung eine klinische Neuropathie aufweisen, wodurch eine Behandlung mit Thalidomid oder Bortezomib ausgeschlossen ist. (Fachinformation für Levact® 2,5 mg/ml, Mundipharma, Stand der Information Dezember 2010) Trofosfamid Therapie von Non-Hodgkin-Lymphomen nach Versagen von Standardtherapie (Fachinformation für Ixoten®, Baxter Oncology Gmbh, Stand der Information November 2008) Vinblastinsulfat Vinblastin wird manchmal in der Monotherapie, üblicherweise jedoch in Kombination mit anderen Zytostatika und/oder Strahlentherapie zur Behandlung der folgenden malignen Erkrankungen angewendet: – maligne Non-Hodgkin-Lymphome – Morbus Hodgkin – fortgeschrittenes Hodenkarzinom – rezidivierendes oder metastasierendes Mammakarzinom (wenn eine Behandlung mit Anthracyclinen nicht erfolgreich war) – Langerhans-Zell-Histiozystosis (Histiozystosis X). (Fachinformation für Vinblastinsulfat-TEVA®, TEVA GmbH, Stand der Information September 2009) Anlage 1a Suchvorgang #1 : 100 Treffer Sortierung: alphabetisch nach Erstautor 1. Cancer. 1999 Oct 1;86(7):1368-76. Chemotherapy with etoposide, vincristine, doxorubicin, bolus cyclophosphamide, and oral prednisone in patients with refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Akpek G, Koh HK, Bogen S, O'Hara C, Foss FM. Section of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore, Maryland 21287-8985, USA. BACKGROUND: This Phase II study was undertaken to assess the efficacy and toxicity of chemotherapy with etoposide, vincristine, doxorubicin, bolus cyclophosphamide, and oral prednisone (EPOCH regimen) in patients with advanced, refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). METHODS: Fifteen patients were treated with a 96-hour continuous infusion of etoposide, vincristine, doxorubicin, bolus cyclophosphamide, and oral prednisone, followed by granulocyte-colony stimulating factor support and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis. The median age of the patients was 53 years (range, 17-82 years). Six patients had Sézary syndrome (SS), four patients had visceral involvement, and four patients had anaplastic large cell morphology, three with Ki-1 (CD30) positivity. All patients had disease that was refractory to prior chemotherapy or electron beam irradiation and eight of these patients had received cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone. Seven patients had received prior interferon therapy and nine patients had received fludarabine and/or 2-CDA. RESULTS: After a median of 5 cycles (range, 1-9 cycles), 4 patients achieved a complete response (27%) and 8 patients achieved a partial response (53%) for an overall response rate of 80% (95% confidence interval, 52-96%). Three patients with visceral involvement, two of three patients with anaplastic large cell morphology, and one patient with human T-cell lymphoma virus leukemia/lymphoma did not respond. All 12 responders had improvement in skin disease; 2 of 6 patients with SS had complete disappearance of circulating Sézary cells. The median progression free survival was 8.0 months (range, 3-22 months). After a median follow-up of 11.4 months (range, 2-56+ months), the median patient survival was 13.5 months. Grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity occurred in 8 patients (61%); 5 of these 8 patients had febrile neutropenia. Six patients developed staphylococcal bacteremia, two patients had disseminated herpes infection, and one patient had Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Grade 3 neurotoxicity occurred in one patient. Two patients had a significant decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction and one patient had supraventricular tachycardia. CONCLUSIONS: EPOCH chemotherapy has a high response rate with acceptable toxicity in patients with advanced and refractory CTCL. Copyright 1999 American Cancer Society. PMID: 10506727 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 2. Mymensingh Med J. 2011 Jul;20(3):497-500. Sezary syndrome. Ali CM, Sikdar TK, Sultana N, Hoque MR, Ahmed N, Parvez Z, Kamal B, Rahman F. Department of Dermatology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sezary syndrome is a rare form of primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma. A male patient of 37 years old was reported with multiple subcutaneous swelling at different parts of the body which were asymptomatic for the last 2 years. But he had persistent generalized itching, induration in skin surface and erythema for months. The disease was diagnosed by the presence of Sezary cells in the skin biopsy, peripheral blood smears and epidermotrophism of lymphocytes. The patient was treated by CHOP (Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisolone) therapy. PMID: 21804519 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 3. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Oct;65(4):855-62. Epub 2011 May 6. Evaluation of cutaneous angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma. Balaraman B, Conley JA, Sheinbein DM. Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. BACKGROUND: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL) accounts for 18% of peripheral T-cell lymphomas worldwide. Skin involvement occurs in up to 50% of patients but poses a diagnostic dilemma because of the limited number of reported cases and subsequent lack of established diagnostic criteria. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to examine common clinical, histologic, and molecular findings in cases of AITL with the hope of improving the diagnostic accuracy of this challenging condition. METHODS: We present a case of AITL and conducted a review of the literature. RESULTS: The common clinical and histologic features in cases of AITL are nonspecific. However, newer immunohistochemical stains and gene rearrangement studies appear very promising at improving diagnostic capabilities. LIMITATIONS: There was a paucity of reported cases of AITL in the literature, and this review is retrospective. CONCLUSION: AITL presents with nonspecific clinical and histologic findings, but immunohistochemical stains and gene rearrangements can help establish the diagnosis. Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. PMID: 21550134 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 4. Acta Derm Venereol. 2009;89(4):427-9. Thoracic subcutaneous infiltration: an unusual presentation of subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma. Ballanger F, Barbarot S, Le Gouill S, Gaillard F, Cassagnau E, Lodé L, Dréno B, Stalder JF. PMID: 19688166 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2007 Jun;108(3):228-30. Epub 2007 Mar 30. [Cervicofacial cellulitis revealing cutaneous lymphomas]. [Article in French] Benbouzid MA, Bencheikh R, Benhammou A, El Edghiri H, Boulaich M, Essakali L, Kzadri M. Service d'ORL et de chirurgie maxillofaciale, hôpital des spécialités, CHU Rabat-Salé, Maroc. INTRODUCTION: The cervicofacial localization of cutaneous lymphomas is rare. These lymphomas usually present as a long-lasting and treatment-refractory papule or nodule. Lymphomas can also be revealed by cervicofacial cellulitis. CASES: We report 2 cases of cervicofacial cellulitis revealing a cutaneous lymphoma. The diagnosis was proved by multiple biopsies, performed because there was no clinical improvement in spite of an aggressive and adequate antibiotherapy. Our 2 patients were treated by radio and chemotherapy. DISCUSSION: Cutaneous lymphomas are lymphocytic proliferations stemming from cutaneous lymphoid tissue, without nodal, medullary, or visceral localization. Their clinical presentation is quite polymorphic, and cellulitis is one of the modes of revelation, especially forehead and neck localization. They have no portal of entry and are resistant to treatment. The diagnosis relies on histology, and biopsies must be performed if there is a suspicion of lymphoma. The treatment is radio and chemotherapy, and the evolution depends on the tumoral stage. PMID: 17399753 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Dermatol Online J. 2006 Mar 30;12(3):2. Role of slit skin smear examination in cutaneous T-cell lymphomas and other chronic dermatoses. Bindu B, Kurien A, Shenoi SD, Prabhu S. Department of Skin and STD, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of slit-skin smear examination in the diagnosis of various chronic dermatoses. The study included 24 patients with chronic dermatoses who presented to the skin outpatient department. Ten patients had idiopathic erythroderma, seven were diagnosed with airborne contact dermatitis, four had cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, two had chronic actinic dermatoses, and a single patient had panniculitis. Slit skin smears were obtained from all patients, stained with Leishman stain, and examined under microscope. Out of 24 patients, all four cases of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma showed abnormal cells suggestive of lymphomatous infiltration, two patients with airborne contact dermatitis showed reactive lymphocytes, and two idiopathic erythroderma cases showed numerous eosinophils in the smear. Slit skin smear examination is a simple rapid, decisive test in the diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It is a useful screening test, especially in Sezary syndrome and diseases with specific skin infiltrate. PMID: 16638416 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 7. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4251-2. Uncommon hematologic malignancies. Case 3. Parotid swelling during treatment for transformed mycosis fungoides. Bird BR, Daly PA. St. James's Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. PMID: 14615457 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 8. Am J Dermatopathol. 2009 Dec;31(8):834-7. A dyshidrosis-like variant of adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma with clinicopathological aspects of mycosis fungoides. A case report. Bittencourt AL, Mota K, Oliveira RF, Farré L. Department of Pathology, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) is an aggressive type of leukemia/lymphoma associated with the human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-I). We describe an adult male patient clinically and pathologically diagnosed as mycosis fungoides and treated with chemotherapy after which complete involution of the lesions occurred. The disease relapsed with confluent dyshidrosis-like vesicles on the palmoplantar regions, followed by disseminated vesiculopapules and associated lymphocytosis. A serological test performed at this time revealed HTLV-I infection, and a diagnosis of chronic ATL was made. Monoclonal integration of HTLV-I was detected in peripheral blood mononuclear cells by inverse long polymerase chain reaction. A skin biopsy revealed spongiosis, Pautrier abscesses, and intraepidermal vesicles with atypical lymphocytes and an infiltration of small and atypical CD4 lymphocytes in the superficial dermis. Proliferative index (Ki-67) was 70%. This is the first reported vesicular cutaneous ATL with confirmation of HTLV-I proviral integration. The delay that occurred in diagnosing ATL was due to the fact that mycosis fungoides and ATL may present the same clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical features. PMID: 19770630 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 9. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2003 Oct;1(10):785-9. Bexarotene--an alternative therapy for progressive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma? First experiences. Bohmeyer J, Stadler R, Kremer A, Nashan D, Muche M, Gellrich S, Luger T, Sterry W. Department of Dermatology, Medical Centre Minden. BACKGROUND: A standard therapy for advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphomas has not yet been defined. Bexarotene is a new retinoid x receptor-specific retinoid that has been approved for systemic second-line therapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas in the USA and Europe. In order to evaluate the efficacy of bexarotene in cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, a pilot trial was initiated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a pilot project 10 patients with advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, who had received a variety of previous treatments, were treated with bexarotene at the departments of dermatology in Münster, Minden and Charité Berlin, Germany. The patients received bexarotene at a dose of 300 mg/m2 body surface daily. According to the percentage of tumour reduction and affected body surface, the response rates were divided in complete and partial remission, stable disease and progressive disease. Laboratory parameters i.e. cholesterol, triglycerides transaminases, T3, T4, and TSH were screened regularly. RESULTS: In 2 patients a short partial remission was achieved; however, after a few weeks progression followed. In 4 patients a lasting stabilisation was obtained. The other 4 patients showed a progressive disease during therapy. 6 patients developed hypertriglyceridemia with levels up to 2000 mg/dl; therapy had to be suspended in 3 patients because of these adverse drug events. CONCLUSION: Weighing benefits and risks, bexarotene can at present not be recommended as standard therapy in the treatment of patients with progressive cutaneous lymphomas. PMID: 16281814 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 10. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Jan;16(1 Pt 1):45-60. Combined total body electron beam irradiation and chemotherapy for mycosis fungoides. Braverman IM, Yager NB, Chen M, Cadman EC, Hait WN, Maynard T. Since 1979 a protocol of total body electron beam therapy (3,600 rads; 6 MeV), followed by six monthly cycles of chemotherapy (doxorubicin, 30 mg/M2 given intravenously once monthly, and cyclophosphamide, 100 mg/M2 given orally each day for 14 days), has been used to treat fifty patients with mycosis fungoides (primarily Stages I and II). A group of twenty-four patients, treated by identical high-dose electron beam therapy alone, served as control subjects. Actuarial analysis by the Kaplan-Meier method and statistical analysis by the generalized Wilcoxon test of Gehan demonstrated a significant difference (p = 0.008) in the probability of Stages I and II patients' remaining in complete clinical remission when combination therapy was compared with high-dose electron beam therapy alone. No statistically significant difference was demonstrated in patients in Stages III and IV mycosis fungoides. Although 60% of patients were in "complete clinical remission," the longest follow-up being 75 months, all continued to show karyotypic abnormalities of circulating lymphocytes, and 70% had intermittently and abnormally elevated blood levels of Sézary cells. PMID: 3100583 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 11. Oncol Rep. 2001 Jan-Feb;8(1):197-9. Mycosis fungoides and pregnancy. Castelo-Branco C, Torné A, Cararach V, Iglesias X. Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatology, Hospital Clínic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. Mycosis fungoides is a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a subgroup of nonHodgkin's lymphomas, characterized by skin infiltration and occasionally systemic involvement. The association of pregnancy and mycosis fungoides has not been described previously. A case of mycosis fungoides, stage IVb, in a pregnant woman is reported. Prior to pregnancy, the patient received adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine prednisolone (CHOP) and bleomycin and total body irradiation. Around the concepcional period she presented a cutaneous relapse palliated with photon radiotherapy. No obstetrics complications were observed during gestation. At 39 week's gestation a cesarean section was performed and a healthy 2900 g boy was delivered. Mycosis fungoides did not worsen during pregnancy and postpartum period. In conclusion mycosis fungoides did not adversely affect pregnancy outcome and gestation did not worsen the malignancy course. This case report may be valuable in managing patients with mycosis fungoides who are currently pregnant or are contemplating pregnancy. PMID: 11115598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 12. Dermatology. 2011;222(4):297-303. Epub 2011 May 21. Two atypical cases of cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphomas. Caudron A, Bouaziz JD, Battistella M, Sibon D, Lok C, Leclech C, Ortonne N, Molinier-Frenkel V, Bagot M. Department of Dermatology, AP-HP, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris, France. [email protected] Cutaneous γ/δ T-cell lymphoma (CGD-TCL) is a recent entity described in the newly revised World Health Organization-European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer classification of cutaneous lymphomas, and is characterized by the γ/δ T-cell receptor expression on atypical lymphocytes. Only a few cases of primary CGD-TCL have been reported, with an extremely aggressive course (median survival time of 15 months). We describe 2 atypical cases of CGDTCL. The first case was initially misdiagnosed as an inflammatory panniculitis due to the granulomatous infiltrate on the skin biopsy specimen. Diagnosis was confirmed using δ PCR that revealed γ/δ T-cell clonal expansion. The evolution was marked by predominant γ/δ T-cell infiltrate with diffuse body fat involvement as seen on positron emission tomography-computed tomography. The second case is the first described Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated CGD-TCL with a rapidly fatal evolution. CGD-TCL is also a heterogeneous entity and δ PCR and EBV-encoded RNA probe to detect an EBV latent infection may help diagnose and characterize these cutaneous lymphomas. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 21606639 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 13. Int J Oncol. 2005 Jun;26(6):1559-62. Cutaneous CD56 positive natural killer and cytotoxic T-cell lymphomas. Chattopadhyay A, Slater DN, Hancock BW. Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2SJ, UK. We report two cases of CD56 positive natural killer (NK) cell and cytotoxic T-cell cutaneous lymphomas and review the literature on these rare forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The first case was diagnosed to have extra nodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal-type. She had a rapid downhill clinical course and died within 3 months of presentation. She had been started on systemic chemotherapy but did not respond. The second case was diagnosed as subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma, CD56 positive variant. She presented with skin nodules that were quiescent for 10 years. Then the course of the disease suddenly changed and progressed rapidly. She had systemic chemotherapy and initially had a complete response, but she relapsed within 1 month of completion of chemotherapy. She then had partial response with further chemotherapy but relapsed rapidly. She died within 15 months of her lymphoma changing to its aggressive form. These cases illustrate the often poor prognosis of cutaneous CD56 positive lymphomas. PMID: 15870869 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 14. J Clin Pathol. 2008 Jun;61(6):770-2. Rare provisional entity: primary cutaneous aggressive epidermotropic CD8+ cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma in a young woman. Csomor J, Bognár A, Benedek S, Sinkó J, Fekete S, Krenács L, Matolcsy A, Reiniger L. 1st Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. Primary cutaneous aggressive epidermotropic CD8+ cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma is a rare and provisional entity, characterised by cutaneous involvement and aggressive clinical behaviour. The case is here presented of a young woman with concurrent cutaneous and systemic involvement. Despite multi-agent chemotherapy, only partial remission could be achieved, and the patient died from therapy-resistant respiratory and circulatory failure. This case report is intended to add to the data collected on this rare entity, with only about 20 cases as yet described. PMID: 18505891 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 15. J Cutan Med Surg. 2003 May-Jun;7(3):247-9. Unusual presentation of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma mimicking perianal abscess. Dashkovsky I, Cozacov JC. Department of Surgery, Sieff Government Hospital, Safed, Israel. [email protected] BACKGROUND: Subcutaneous angiocentric T cell is a common form of cutaneous lymphoma localized within subcutis mimicking lobular panniculitis. It is rarely manifested as perianal skin lesion. OBJECTIVE: To suggest that perianal T-cell lymphoma is a rare entity that should be included in the differential diagnosis of perianal infiltrate mimicking perianal abscess. METHODS AND RESULTS: A 65-year-old woman presented with painful perianal infiltrate mimicking a perianal abscess. The pain lasted seven days and there was no evidence of fever. Bacterial examination of tissue of the infiltrate discovered Staphylococcus aureus. Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma was demonstrated on biopsy. CONCLUSION: Our case represented sequela of subcutaneous angiocentric Tcell malignant lymphoma with a complication of a secondary infection mimicking perianal abscess. In patients presenting with a perianal infiltrate without abscess, a malignant condition should be considered a differential diagnosis and a biopsy should be performed. PMID: 12717588 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 16. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2003 Nov;28(6):620-4. Co-existent primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma and lymphomatoid papulosis. Dawn G, Morrison A, Morton R, Bilsland D, Jackson R. Department of Dermatology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland. [email protected] We describe the case of a 37-year-old female with a history of psoriasiform dermatitis who presented with multicentric primary cutaneous CD30-positive anaplastic large T cell lymphoma (ALCL). Despite aggressive systemic therapy, the patient suffered multiple relapses and the lymphoma spread to cervical and inguinal lymph nodes. Later in her clinical course it was appreciated that she was also suffering from lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP). The case illustrates the overlapping clinical, histological and immunophenotypic features of ALCL and LyP, conditions which represent a spectrum of CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disease. A multidisciplinary approach between dermatologist, oncologist and pathologist is essential for the optimal management of these complex conditions. PMID: 14616830 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 17. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1987 Oct 10;295(6603):873-5. Membrane phenotype and response to deoxycoformycin in mature T cell malignancies. Dearden CE, Matutes E, Hoffbrand AV, Ganeshaguru K, Brozovic M, Williams HJ, Traub N, Mills M, Linch DC, Catovsky D. Medical Research Council Leukaemia Unit, Hammersmith Hospital, London. The adenosine deaminase inhibitor deoxycoformycin was used in low doses to treat 19 patients with clinically aggressive T cell malignancy with a mature membrane phenotype. The patients comprised eight with prolymphocytic leukaemia, two with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, four with adult T cell leukaemia-lymphoma, three with Sézary syndrome, and two with T cell lymphoma. Two thirds of the patients had been resistant or minimally responsive to combination chemotherapy. Complete remission was obtained in five patients (two with prolymphocytic leukaemia and one each with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, adult T cell leukaemialymphoma, and Sézary syndrome) and partial remission in two others. Unmaintained complete remission lasting more than one year was seen in three patients. Responses were obtained only in patients with CD4+,CD8-membrane markers (seven out of 10), and no responses were recorded in any of the nine patients with a different phenotype. In this series remission appeared to correlate with the membrane phenotype of the neoplastic cell and not with the cytopathological diagnosis. Future studies should establish the biochemical basis for the greater sensitivity of CD4+ lymphoid cells to deoxycoformycin. PMCID: PMC1247926 PMID: 2890401 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 18. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides. Di Lorenzo G, Di Trolio R, Delfino M, De Placido S. Dipartimento di Patologia Sistematica, Clinica Dermatologica, Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy. [email protected] BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (LD) is effective in the treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the activity and toxicity of LD in patients with stage IVB mycosis fungoides (MF). METHODS: In this retrospective study, we evaluated outcomes and recorded adverse effects in 10 patients with MF (seven men and three women) with extracutaneous involvement. Patients were treated with LD 20 mg m(-2) administered intravenously every 4 weeks. RESULTS: All patients received at least two cycles of LD, three patients received four cycles and one patient received six cycles. Three patients (30%) had a partial response and two patients had stable disease. Grade 1-2 leucopenia occurred in three of the 10 patients, and grade 4 leucopenia in one. Three patients had grade 2 palmoplantar erythrodysaesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that LD is beneficial in terms of activity and toxicity in stage IVB MF. These observations should be verified in larger studies. PMID: 16029347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 19. Hematology. 2007 Apr;12(2):155-7. Rapid leukaemic evolution in a cutaneous blastic NK-cell lymphoma initially diagnosed as pseudolymphoma. Di Mario A, Garzia M, d'Alò F, Rumi C, Massini G, Bellesi S, Zini G. Istituto di Ematologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. PMID: 17454197 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 20. Int J Hematol. 2009 Sep;90(2):226-9. Epub 2009 Jun 23. Differential diagnosis and treatment of primary, cutaneous, anaplastic large cell lymphoma: not always an easy task. Diamantidis MD, Papadopoulos A, Kaiafa G, Ntaios G, Karayannopoulou G, Kostopoulos I, Girtovitis F, Saouli Z, Kontoninas Z, Raptis ID, Savopoulos C, Hatzitolios A. Department of Hematology, First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, 1 S. Kiriakidi Street, Thessaloniki, Greece. [email protected] Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (PC-ALCL) is a rare and distinct neoplasm appearing de novo on the skin. We present a case of a 75-year-old man diagnosed with PC-ALCL in his left femoral region. We describe the morphology of lesions along with the differential diagnosis, treatment, clinical course and prognosis. We further discuss parameters concerning treatment that should be considered when a PC-ALCL is diagnosed. Our case report demonstrates the complexity in classification, staging, differential diagnosis and therapy selection of PC-ALCLs. It is crucial to emphasize the importance of clinical criteria in diagnosing a PC-ALCL in combination with immunohistochemistry. PMID: 19548068 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 21. Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2006 Dec;133(12):991-4. [Aggressive T cytotoxic CD8+ epidermotropic cutaneous lymphoma: a case in a patient with Steinert's myotonic dystrophy]. [Article in French] Du-Thanh A, Durand L, Costes V, Guillot B, Dereure O. Service de Dermatologie, Laboratoire d'Anatomie Pathologique, CHRU Montpellier. INTRODUCTION: Primary cutaneous "aggressive" CD8-positive epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma is a rare subset of cutaneous cytotoxic T/NK lymphomas that clearly differs from mycosis fungoides, whether CD4+ or CD8+, by the presence of rapidly evolving tumoral cutaneous lesions, foci of keratinocytes necrosis, a cytotoxic T phenotype and a poor prognosis. CASE REPORT: A 33-year-old man with Steinert's myotonic dystrophy was referred for evaluation of rapidly worsening cutaneous tumors along with marked deterioration of general status. Clinical, histological and immunohistological data led to the diagnosis of primary cutaneous CD8+ epidermotropic cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma. CHOP chemotherapy was effective despite cardiac toxicity in the setting of Steinert's dystrophy, but the patient relapsed and died of pulmonary sepsis after chemotherapy was resumed. DISCUSSION: The treatment of primary cutaneous epidermotropic CD8+ cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma is not codified. CHOP chemotherapy is usually the firstline therapy but relapses are frequent with median survival of no more than 34 months. In our patient, an additional difficulty was the cardiac toxicity of cytostatic drugs linked to the myopathy which prevented the use of high dosages, requiring a change of therapeutic regimen. PMID: 17185931 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 22. Leuk Lymphoma. 1998 Nov;31(5-6):583-8. Systemic polychemotherapy in the treatment of primary cutaneous lymphomas: a clinical follow-up study of 81 patients treated with COP or CHOP. Fierro MT, Quaglino P, Savoia P, Verrone A, Bernengo MG. Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, University of Turin, Italy. The efficacy of systemic polychemotherapy in the treatment of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCL) or T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) is still controversial. A series of 81 patients (46 primary CBCL and 35 CTCL) were treated with COP or CHOP regimens. In primary CBCL, the overall objective response rate (RR) was 98%, with an 89% CR rate and a 33% relapse-rate. Five-year disease-free survival was 70%, 5-year survival 97%. Patients with leg or widespread lesions showed a higher relapse-rate (55% vs 26%) than those with trunk or head lesions. The overall objective RR was 40% in CTCL patients, with a 23% CR rate; median response duration was 5.7 months, median survival 19 months. The results confirm both the good prognosis of primary CBCL and the efficacy of polychemotherapy. CHOP regimen is to be preferred to COP in as much as it reduces relapse rates. Conversely, there are no indications for the use of COP/CHOP regimens as first-line chemotherapy in CTCL patients. PMID: 9922049 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 23. Dermatol Online J. 2010 Feb 15;16(2):6. An unusual ulcer in an 8-year-old girl. Friedman A, Abadi M, Wu K, Fisher M, Abadi J. Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA. [email protected] PMID: 20178702 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 24. Int J Hematol. 2002 Jan;75(1):67-71. Therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome in a case of cutaneous adult Tcell lymphoma. Fukuda N, Shinohara K, Ota I, Muraki K, Shimohakamada Y. Department of Medicine, Yamaguchi Prefecture Central Hospital, Hofu, Japan. We report a case of therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS) in adult T-cell lymphoma. A 69-year-old man suffered from cutaneous adult T-cell lymphoma, which was treated with radiation to the skin and combination chemotherapy of CHOP-V-MMV and VEPA-B. After 14 months of these therapies, anemia and thrombocytopenia appeared, and bone marrow aspiration smears showed immature myeloblasts, dysplastic erythroblasts, and micromegakaryocytes. Therapyrelated MDS of refractory anemia with an excess of blasts was diagnosed. Cytogenetic study of the bone marrow cells showed 5q- and additional abnormalities. Rearrangement of the MLL gene was observed in the bone marrow cells. Mutations of N-ras codons at 12,13, and 61, p53 tumor suppressor gene, and monoclonal integration of human T-lymphotrophic virus -1 provirus DNA were not observed in the bone marrow cells. The patient died of pneumonia 21 months after diagnosis of cutaneous adult T-cell lymphoma. PMID: 11843294 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 25. JOP. 2008 Nov 3;9(6):719-24. Obstructive jaundice in a patient with mycosis fungoides metastatic to the pancreas. EUS findings. Gottlieb K, Anders K, Kaya H. Endoscopic Ultrasound, Deaconess Medical Center Department of Pathology, Cancer Care Northwest, Spokane, WA, USA. [email protected] CONTEXT: Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas such as mycosis fungoides are uncommon neoplasms with a long and often relatively indolent course. Some eventually metastasize to lymph nodes or visceral organs but there are to our knowledge only two prior reports which describe clinically relevant pancreas involvement. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 52-year-old man with mycosis fungoides who developed abdominal pain and jaundice. Endoscopic ultrasound guided-fine needle aspiration biopsies of a peculiar infiltrative appearing mass in the head of the pancreas revealed T-cell lymphoma cells. CONCLUSION: There is an increased incidence of second primaries in cutaneous T-cell lymphomas and a biopsy diagnosis of new intra-abdominal masses is essential. PMID: 18981554 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 26. Cancer Treat Rep. 1979 Apr;63(4):647-53. Combination chemotherapy for mycosis fungoides: a Southwest Oncology Group study. Grozea PN, Jones SE, McKelvey EM, Coltman CA Jr, Fisher R, Haskins CL. Between 1972 and 1977, the Southwest Oncology Group studied the following three chemotherapy programs for the treatment of patients with advanced forms of mycosis fungoides: (a) cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) (seven patients); (b) adriamycin, vincristine, and prednisone (HOP) (five patients); and (c) cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone, and bleomycin (COP plus bleomycin) (12 patients). Among the 24 evaluable patients there was an overall objective response rate of 95% with seven (29%) achieving a complete remission. With the adriamycin-containing chemotherapy, five (42%) of 12 patients achieved a complete remission compared to two (17%) of 12 patients treated with COP plus bleomycin. The median duration of remission (partial plus complete) was longer with the COP plus bleomycin combination (median, 47 weeks) than with the adriamycin-containing combinations (median, 22 weeks; P = 0.03). The median survival for all 24 evaluable patients was 95 weeks and was similar regardless of remission-induction therapy. In summary, combination chemotherapy proved to be effective palliative therapy for advanced mycosis fungoides. PMID: 87277 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 27. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 Nov;65(5):1063-4. Adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia presenting as pagetoid reticulosis of the palms and soles. Grubb B, Henderson DB, Pandya AG. PMID: 22000876 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 28. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Mar;17(2):219-22. Cytotoxic gamma/delta subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma: report of a case with pulmonary involvement unresponsive to therapy. Guizzardi M, Hendrickx IA, Mancini LL, Monti M. Department of Dermatology, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. Peripheral subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (PSPTCL) is a rare form of cutaneous lymphoma recently proposed as a distinct clinicopathological entity. It usually presents with multiple indurated subcutaneous plaques or tumours, most commonly located on the extremities and trunk and clinically mimicking lobular panniculitis. Associated constitutional symptoms due to haemophagocytic syndrome may advance or, more often, complicate the clinical course in about 40-70% of cases. Finding of TIA-1+ and perforin + cytolytic granules in atypical pleomorphic lymphocytes suggests PSPTCL origin from granular cells of Tcell or natural killer cell phenotype. Cells have a CD3+ CD4+ CD8- or CD3+ CD4CD8+ T-cell phenotype. Moreover, these lymphomas can express natural killer cell associated antigens, such as CD56, especially in gamma/delta variants. PSPTCL following an indolent clinical course with recurrent self-healing lesions have been described. The prognosis of most PSPTCL is poor even when treated with aggressive chemotherapy. This paper reports a case of PCTCL in a young woman with T-cytotoxic differentiation, with rapid progression unresponsive to several treatments. PMID: 12705758 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 29. Eur J Haematol. 2004 May;72(5):377-8. Treatment with alemtuzumab in a case of refractory primary cutaneous CD30-negative CD8-positive cytotoxic large T-cell lymphoma. Gutierrez A, Rodriguez J, Ramos R, Gines J, Sampol A, Galmes B, Besalduch J. PMID: 15059077 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 30. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1997 Nov;37(5 Pt 2):832-5. Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma treated with systemic chemotherapy, autologous stem cell support, and limb amputation. Haycox CL, Back AL, Raugi GJ, Piepkorn M. Division of Dermatology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-6524, USA. Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma is an unusual variant of peripheral T-cell lymphoma in which the malignant infiltrate preferentially involves the subcutis. The disease is often initially misdiagnosed as a benign inflammatory panniculitis or a granulomatous disease. We describe subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma in a 39-year-old man who was treated with systemic chemotherapy, autologous stem cell support, and amputation of the limb primarily involved with the lymphomatous infiltrate. This is the first report of amputation being included in the treatment regimen of subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Because preferential involvement of the extremities often occurs in patients with subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma, surgical debulking of refractory disease by partial or complete limb amputation may be a useful therapeutic adjunct. PMID: 9366846 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 31. Cancer. 1985 May 1;55(9 Suppl):2176-83. The role of radiation therapy in the management of the non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Hoppe RT. Radiation therapy has a broad range of applications in the management of patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It has curative potential for patients with Stage I to II low-grade lymphoma (small lymphocytic, follicular small cleaved, and follicular mixed) and has substantial palliative efficacy in patients with more advanced stage low-grade lymphoma. Low-dose whole-body irradiation may be used as palliative therapy even in patients with bone marrow involvement by these lymphomas. In the management of the large cell lymphomas (diffuse large cell, diffuse mixed, and immunoblastic), radiation alone has curative potential in only the most favorable early-stage presentations. However, since radiation can achieve significant responses in these tumors, it should be considered for inclusion in combined-modality programs. Reports that have appeared in the literature as well as results of treatment at Stanford that bear upon these issues are reviewed. PMID: 2579725 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 32. J Cutan Pathol. 2008 Nov;35(11):1063-7. Epub 2008 Jun 9. Transformation of cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma following 15 years of indolent behavior. Hosler GA, Liégeois N, Anhalt GJ, Moresi JM. Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. [email protected] Subcutaneous gamma/delta (gamma/delta) T-cell lymphoma is a rare lymphoma, characterized by its unique immunophenotype and clinical course. It has been shown to behave more aggressively than its counterpart bearing the alpha/beta receptor and has recently been removed from the subcutaneous panniculitislike T-cell lymphoma category for this very reason. We present a case of a patient with a 15-year running diagnosis of panniculitis. Following these years of indolent behavior, the disease began an aggressive clinical course and she was diagnosed with gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma. Molecular analysis identified a T-cell clone, which through retrospective analysis, was also shown to be present in the patient's original biopsy material. We present this case as a rare example of initial indolent behavior in a lymphoma typically considered very aggressive. PMID: 18544066 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 33. Ai Zheng. 2009 Oct;28(10):1093-9. [Clinical analysis of 19 cases of subcutaneous panniculitis T-cell lymphoma with literature review]. [Article in Chinese] Huang JJ, Cai MY, Ye S, Li ZM, Huang HQ, Lin TY. State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P. R. China. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Subcutaneous panniculitis T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare subtype of primary cutaneous lymphoma. This study was to analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of SPTCL. METHODS: Clinical data of 19 SPTCL patients, treated at Cancer Center and the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2001 to July 2007, were analyzed. RESULTS: The median age of the patients was 36 years. Seven patients had skin-excluded extra-nodal involvement; ten had lactate dehydragenase (LDH) elevation before treatment; one had hemophagocytic syndrome. Most of the parents received chemotherapy, including CHOP regimen, modified-alternative triple therapy (m-ATT), and Hyper-CVAD/HD-MA regimen. The median follow-up was 56 months. The median survival was 40 months, and the 2-year expected overall survival rate was 56%. Eight patients who received treatment of intensive chemotherapy had continous remission of 17-70 months; six of them underwent radiotherapy after chemotherapy. Univariate analysis (log-rank test) showed that sex, B symptoms, skin-excluded extra-nodal involvement, and pre-treatment blood cell count and LDH level affected the prognosis. CONCLUSIONS: SPTCL might be cured by high dose chemotherapy combined with whole body irradiation. The regimens which are effective without crossing resistance or more intensive may improve the response rate and overall survival. PMID: 19799820 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 34. Clin Lymphoma. 2002 Mar;2(4):238-41. Testicular lymphoma: a literature review and report of a case with a zoster-like cutaneous recurrence. Ingram RM, Williams ME, Fintel WA, Ross M. Division of Hematology/Oncology and Adult Stem Cell Transplantation Program, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. [email protected] Testicular lymphoma accounts for approximately 1% of all cases of nonHodgkin's lymphoma. This distinct clinical entity can have an aggressive course with a high rate of systemic relapse. We describe a unique case of a diffuse large Bcell lymphoma, T-cell-rich variant with cutaneous dermatomal zosteriform recurrence presenting as neuralgia. This case represents a unique pattern of treatment failure in this aggressive extranodal lymphoma. PMID: 11970763 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 35. Intern Med. 2006;45(9):641-7. Epub 2006 Jun 1. Coexistent B-cell lymphoma and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Inokuchi T, Shincho M, Moriwaki Y, Ka T, Takahashi S, Tsutsumi Z, Lin Y, Hirota S, Yamamoto T. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya. A 78-year-old man with a history of mycosis fungoides was referred for evaluation of a right adrenal mass. A physical examination showed the left cervical lymph node to be palpable, which was later shown to be caused by a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The patient was diagnosed with concurrent mycosis fungoides and a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Three courses of chemotherapy were performed, however, the patient died of advanced disease. Autopsy findings showed that the right adrenal and soft tissue masses had an identical B-cell origin. Although the exact mechanism remains unclear, the pathogenesis of this rare association is discussed. PMID: 16755097 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 36. Dermatology. 2004;209(3):243-5. Nasal-type NK/T-cell lymphoma successfully treated with ProMACE-CytaBOM therapy. Isogai R, Kawada A, Hashimoto K, Aragane Y, Tezuka T, Maeda Y, Kanamaru A. PMID: 15459544 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 37. Dermatol Online J. 2008 Sep 15;14(9):6. Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides and a leonine clinical appearance of the face. Ito T, Yamamoto T, Matsumoto Y, Wakamatsu J, Kato Y, Tsuboi R. Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, Japan. [email protected] A 73-year-old man presented with a two year history of multiple nodules and follicular papules accompanied by slight itching on the face and the forearm. A physical examination showed multiple, soft, erythematous nodules on the forehead, cheek, and jaw, contributing to a generally leonine appearance of the face. Histopathological examination from the forehead revealed dense, massive concentrations of atypical lymphocytes in the dermis, and the forearm showed infiltration of atypical lymphocytes predominantly around the follicles. We diagnosed this condition as folliculotropic cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). EPOCH therapy was very effective and the lesions of the forehead and forearm showed a decrease in tumor elevation; the histology showed a precipitous decrease in the number of the atypical lymphocytes. PMID: 19061588 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 38. Acta Haematol. 2008;120(1):14-8. Epub 2008 Aug 21. Durable remission of Sézary syndrome after unrelated bone marrow transplantation by reduced-intensity conditioning. Kahata K, Hashino S, Takahata M, Fujisawa F, Kondo T, Kobayashi S, Fujita Y, Shimizu H, Imamura M, Asaka M. Department of Gastroenterology and Hematology, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan. [email protected] A 22-year-old Japanese man was diagnosed with Sézary syndrome with large cell transformation. His skin lesions persisted after treatment with 7 cycles of CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone), psoralen and ultraviolet light A, and total skin electron beam irradiation. He subsequently underwent allogeneic bone marrow transplantation by reduced-intensity conditioning from a human leukocyte antigen-identical unrelated donor. He developed grade II of acute graft-versus-host disease and extensive-type chronic graft-versus-host disease. He has no signs of disease 36 months after the transplantation. The prognosis of patients with advanced stage of mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome is very poor. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, especially by reduced-intensity conditioning, is expected to become a curative treatment option, and graft-versus-tumor effect might play a critical role for sustained remission. Copyright 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 18716396 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 39. N Engl J Med. 1989 Dec 28;321(26):1784-90. A randomized trial comparing combination electron-beam radiation and chemotherapy with topical therapy in the initial treatment of mycosis fungoides. Kaye FJ, Bunn PA Jr, Steinberg SM, Stocker JL, Ihde DC, Fischmann AB, Glatstein EJ, Schechter GP, Phelps RM, Foss FM, et al. National Cancer Institute-Navy Medical Oncology Branch, Bethesda, Md 20814. Comment in N Engl J Med. 1989 Dec 28;321(26):1822-4. N Engl J Med. 1990 May 17;322(20):1470-1. Mycosis fungoides is a T-cell lymphoma that arises in the skin and progresses at highly variable rates. Nonradomized studies have suggested that early aggressive therapy may improve the prognosis in this usually fatal disease. We studied 103 patients with mycosis fungoides, who, after complete staging, were randomly assigned to receive either combination therapy, consisting of 3000 cGy of electron-beam radiation to the skin combined with parenteral chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, etoposide, and vincristine (n = 52) or sequential topical treatment (n = 51). The prognostic factors were well balanced in the two groups. Combined therapy produced considerable toxicity: 12 patients required hospitalization for fever and transient neutropenia, 5 had congestive heart failure, and 2 were later found to have acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. Patients receiving combined therapy had a significantly higher rate of complete response, documented by biopsy, than patients receiving conservative therapy (38 percent vs. 18 percent; P = 0.032). After a median follow-up of 75 months, however, there was no significant difference between the treatment groups in disease-free or overall survival. We conclude that early aggressive therapy with radiation and chemotherapy does not improve the prognosis for patients with mycosis fungoides as compared with conservative treatment beginning with sequential topical therapies. PMID: 2594037 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 40. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Mar;83(3):351-4. 39-year-old woman with fever and weight loss. Keane AM, Kasten MJ. St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. PMID: 18316004 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 41. Dermatology. 1994;189(2):188-92. Lymphomatoid papulosis and Hodgkin's disease: report of a case. Koeppel MC, Horschowski N, Terrier G, Andrac L, Stoppa AM, Signoret R, Sayag J. Department of Dermatology, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France. The authors report the case of a 67-year-old-man who presented with stage IIIAa Hodgkin's disease (HD) almost 17 years after developing CD30+ type A lymphomatoid papulosis (LP). Combination chemotherapy resulted in a complete remission of the HD for 2 years, although the LP continued relentlessly as before. A possible link between HD and LP is discussed in the light of similar cases reported in the literature. PMID: 7521232 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 42. Bone Marrow Transplant. 1997 Jul;20(2):171-3. Effective high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation in a patient with the aggressive form of cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis. Koizumi K, Sawada K, Nishio M, Katagiri E, Fukae J, Fukada Y, Tarumi T, Notoya A, Shimizu T, Abe R, Kobayashi H, Koike T. Department of Internal Medicine II, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan. A 20-year-old Japanese man developed generalized, subcutaneous, painless nodules, fever, abnormal liver function, serosal effusions, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy and anemia. Skin biopsies revealed lobular panniculitis with a morphologically benign histiocytic infiltration and prominent phagocytosis. Atypical T lymphocytes were also present in the skin and liver. The diagnosis given was aggressive cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis (CHP) or aggressive subcutaneous panniculitic T cell lymphoma (SPTCL). He received cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and vincristine on day 1, prednisolone on days 1-5, and etoposide on days 1, 3 and 5 (CHOP-E), with the support of granulocyte colonystimulating factor. This regimen was repeated every 2 weeks and complete clinical remission (CCR) was attained after three cycles of CHOP-E. As the clinical course of aggressive CHP is recurrent and often fatal, he was given high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation (APBSCT), after five cycles of CHOP-E. He has remained in CCR for 12 months after APBSCT. High-dose chemotherapy followed by APBSCT is considered to be one of the most beneficial therapies for patients with aggressive CHP and aggressive phase SPTCL. PMID: 9244423 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 43. Int J Dermatol. 2009 Dec;48(12):1338-42. Cutaneous natural killer (NK) / T-cell lymphoma: nasal type with extensive facial destruction. Kost Al M, Kost Alová M, Belada D, Laco J. 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Teaching Hospital, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. PMID: 19930492 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 44. Int J Dermatol. 2003 Sep;42(9):710-4. Nasal-type natural killer cell lymphoma preceded by benign panniculitis arising in an asymptomatic HTLV-1 carrier. Kunisada M, Adachi A, Matsumoto S, Ogawa Y, Horikawa T, Iwatsuki K. Department of Dermatology, Hyogo Prefectural Kakogawa Hospital, Kakogawa, Japan. We report a case of an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated nasal-type natural killer cell lymphoma (NKCL) preceded by benign panniculitis, which arose in a 48-year-old woman with an asymptomatic human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus type-1 (HTLV-1) infection. A biopsy of the initial panniculitis lesion demonstrated lobular panniculitis with a germinal center composed of benign mononuclear cells with a phenotype of CD4+CD45RO+CD5sCD3+ cCD3 epsilon + Tcell intracellular antigen-1 (TIA-1)- and granzyme B-. One year after oral prednisolone therapy, the patient developed subcutaneous nodules composed of atypical lymphoid cells with a phenotype of CD4-CD45RO+CD56+sCD3-cCD3 epsilon + (TIA-1)+ and granzyme B+. In the initial panniculitis lesion, neither EBVencoded RNA (EBER-1) nor clonal proliferation of EBV-infected cells was identified. In later lesions, however, a large number of atypical cells were positive for EBER-1, and a clonal expansion of EBV-infected cells was detected. No clonal rearrangement of T-cell receptor-alpha, -beta, or -gamma genes was found in either specimen. This patient was an asymptomatic carrier of human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus type-1 (HTLV-1) without clonal integration of proviral HTLV-1 in neither the peripheral blood nor the skin lesions. These observations suggest that EBV-associated NKCL occurred subsequently in the clinical course of benign panniculitis under the influence of immunosuppression caused by prednisolone treatment and HTLV-1 infection. PMID: 12956685 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 45. Leuk Lymphoma. 2009 Oct;50(10):1715-7. CD56-negative extranodal nasal type of natural killer/T-cell lymphoma with extranasal skin involvement. Lan MX, Zhen ZX, Ming WH. PMID: 19863343 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 46. J Dermatol. 1999 Jul;26(7):465-8. A case of pre-Sézary syndrome preceded by hand lesions. Lee NH, Lee SW, Choi EH, Lee WS, Ahn SK. Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. Pre-Sézary syndrome is an erythroderma with a chronic course, clinical findings of Sézary syndrome, lymphocytic subepidermal band infiltration at times, and repeated cycles of circulating Sézary cells of less than 1,000 cells/mm3. Duration of the pre-existing skin diseases preceding pre-Sézary erythroderma varies from a few weeks to 20 years. Before the erythroderma develops, these patients are diagnosed with contact dermatitis, neurodermatitis, chronic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, or asteatotic eczema. Hand lesion also precedes the pre-Sézary erythroderma. This condition has been controlled by three cycles of chemotherapy consisting of vincristine, cytoxan, doxorubicin, and prednisolone. We describe a case of pre-Sézary syndrome preceded by hand lesion and treated with chemotherapy. PMID: 10458089 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 47. Cancer. 1977 May;39(5):1967-70. Adriamycin therapy in advanced mycosis fungoides. Levi JA, Diggs CH, Wiernik PH. Thirteen patients with advanced mycosis fungoides received induction therapy with Adriamycin, 60/m2 I.V. repeated at 21-day intervals. Ten patients had extensive skin tumors; all patients had lymph node enlargement with mycosis fungoides involvement in eight; four patients had biopsy-proven visceral involvement. Only two patients had received no prior therapy. The overall response rate with Adriamycin therapy was 85% with three patients (23%) achieving a biopsyproven complete remission and five patients (39%) partial remissions. The median number of courses to maximum response was two (range two to four). The principle toxicity was myelosuppression, but this was not severe and the entire group received more than 90% of the intended doses of Adriamycin. One patient developed probable Adriamycin cariotoxicity. Maintenance therapy for patients achieving a remission was methotrexate 15 mg/m2 I.M. twice weekly and cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 I.V. every 21 days. The median duration of complete remission was 32+ weeks (range 16+-40+ weeks) while the median duration of partial remission was 18 weeks (range 8-111+ weeks). Adriamycin has proven to be an effective induction agent in the treatment of advanced mycosis fungoides and its incorporation into combination chemotherapy regimens is warranted. PMID: 858126 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 48. Pathol Res Pract. 2011 Jan 15;207(1):55-9. Epub 2010 Jun 22. Primary cutaneous blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm without extracutaneous manifestation: case report and review of the literature. Li Y, Li Z, Lin HL, Chen XH, Li B. Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58# Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China. Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell (BPDC) neoplasm is a rare, highly aggressive hematopoietic malignancy with involvement of bone marrow and peripheral blood. We present 2 cases of primary cutaneous BPDC neoplasm without extracutaneous manifestation during the course of disease. A 36-year-old and a 51-year-old male presented with erythematous patches, purple plaques, and nodules on the head, trunk, and extremities. Skin biopsies revealed that the lesions of both cases were composed of diffusely medium-sized monomorphic blastoid cells infiltrating into the dermis and subcutis. The neoplastic cells were strongly positive for CD4, CD56, CD123, and TdT, whereas other T-cell markers and EBV markers were not expressed. The patients underwent polychemotherapy with hyper-CVAD regimen and obtained a remarkable clinical response with regression of skin lesions. No sign of recurrence and extracutaneous manifestation was found during the period of follow-up. We presume that the favorable prognosis of our cases might result from the presentation only with a skin lesion, diffuse TdT expression in tumor cells, and aggressive chemotherapy with hyper-CVAD regimens. Laboratory examination for blood and bone marrow should be performed every 3-6 months during the first period of follow-up to monitor the progression of disease even if the patients had complete remission at initial chemotherapy. Crown Copyright © 2010. Published by Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved. PMID: 20573459 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 49. J Cutan Med Surg. 2008 Nov-Dec;12(6):299-301. A young man with fever and skin nodules. Lomaga MA, Walsh S. Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON. BACKGROUND: There are two rare variants of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that primarily involve the subcutis. These include subcutaneous panniculitislike T-cell lymphoma (SPTL) and cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma. OBJECTIVE: This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a young man with probable SPTL. A review of recent literature outlining the differences between SPTL and cutaneous gamma/delta T-cell lymphoma is discussed. CONCLUSION: The differential diagnosis in patients presenting with subcutaneous nodules and constitutional symptoms should include CTCL. PMID: 19317953 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 50. Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides. Lybaek D, Iversen L. PMID: 17106606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 51. Cancer Radiother. 1998 Jul-Aug;2(4):404-7. [Cutaneous lymphoma in Tunisia: clinical profile and therapeutic results]. [Article in French] Maalej M, Frikha H, Daoud J, Sellami D, Ben Romdhane K, Kamoun MR, Souissi R, Ben Osmen A, Zahaf A, Nouira R, Bouaouina N, Ben Abdallah M. Institut Salah Azaiz, Tunis, Tunisie. PURPOSE: The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate therapeutic result of cutaneous lymphoma in Tunisia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1969 and June 1994, 100 patients with cutaneous lymphoma were referred either to Salah Azaiz Institute or the other University Hospitals of Tunisia. Fifty-one patients had epidermotropic lymphoma and 49 non-epidermotropic lesions. Eighty-seven patients received complete treatment. Puvatherapy and other local dermatologic treatments were used for early stage mycosis fungoïdes. Thirty-two patients benefited from radiotherapy, with curative dose in 28 cases. Chemotherapy including anthracyclin agents was used for high grade lymphoma. Thirteen patients had association of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. RESULTS: Five-year survival rates were 50% for patients with epidermotropic lesions and 56% for patients with non-epidermotropic cutaneous lymphoma. Statistical study has not identified any significant prognosis factor. CONCLUSION: Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are both effective. Treatment should depend on stage and histologic type. PMID: 9755755 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 52. Am J Clin Pathol. 2006 Jul;126(1):14-22. Primary CD20+CD10+CD8+ T-cell lymphoma of the skin with IgH and TCR beta gene rearrangement. Magro CM, Seilstad KH, Porcu P, Morrison CD. Department of Pathology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA. Most cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are derived from mature postthymic T cells of the CD4 subtype. When other less common profiles are encountered, a diagnostic challenge is posed. Accurate categorization is critical because of the specificity of therapeutic regimens, including biologics. A 65-year-old woman was seen in 2001 because of a thigh mass manifesting an unusual phenotype eventually categorized as a mature postthymic CD8+ T-cell lymphoma with CD10 and weak CD20 expression. Molecular studies revealed T-cell receptor and heavy chain immunoglobulin rearrangement. Her cutaneous disease progressed despite several cycles of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, a therapeutic trial with denileukin diftitox resulted in a striking response. The importance of this case lies in the novel phenotype and dual T- and B-cell rearrangements. Rather than representing an aberrant phenotype, this tumor may represent the malignant counterpart of a benign population of weakly CD20+ T cells of the CD8 subset. PMID: 16753590 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 53. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2008 Jul;30(7):558-61. Subcutaneous panniculitislike T-cell lymphoma with hemophagocytosis: complete remission with BFM-90 protocol. Medhi K, Kumar R, Rishi A, Kumar L, Bakhshi S. Department of Medical Oncology, Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. [email protected] SUMMARY: Subcutaneous panniculitislike T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is an uncommon type of cutaneous lymphoma. In many cases, SPTCL is accompanied by hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS), resulting in prominent systemic symptoms. The natural history, optimal treatment strategy, and prognostic factors associated with this malignancy are not well defined. We report an 11-year-old boy of SPTCL with HPS who was initially treated with conventional cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone chemotherapy, but progressed later on therapy. Subsequently, the child was treated with multiagent combination chemotherapy as per BFM-90 protocol and achieved complete remission, and has remained so for 3 years. This report suggests the value of this particular multiagent combination chemotherapy regimen in the treatment of patients with SPTCL and HPS. PMID: 18797207 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 54. Acta Derm Venereol. 1980;60(6):542-4. Combination chemotherapy in the tumour stage of mycosis fungoides with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, vp-16, adriamycin and prednisolone (cop, chop, cavop): a report from the Scandinavian mycosis fungoides study group. Molin L, Thomsen K, Volden G, Groth O, Hellbe L, Holst R, Knudsen EA, Roupe G, Schmidt H. Combination chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, VP-16, adriamycin and prednisolone was given in 9 cases of mycosis fungoides in the tumor stage; 3 of these patients received COP, one received CHOP, and 5 CAVOP. Complete remission was obtained in one case and partial remission in 5, the response rate thus being 6/9. It was impossible, however, to maintain remission. The treatment was reduced or withdrawn owing to toxic effects in 4 cases. These forms of combination chemotherapy are beneficial in non-Hodgkin lymphomas but do not seem to be of value in the tumour stage of mycosis fungoides. PMID: 6162347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 55. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1997 Jan;24(1):23-9. [Primary cutaneous lymphoma--mycosis fungoides]. [Article in Japanese] Nagatani T, Okazawa H, Mizuno H, Yanagi N, Miyazawa M, Baba N. Department of Dermatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Japan. Malignant lymphoma of the skin is a type of extranodal lymphoma with a benign prognosis, in which the main organ involved is the skin. Some 80-90% of the cases in Japan show a T-cell phenotype. Mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome are common T-cell lymphomas of the skin. The tumor cells of mycosis fungoides, small and medium-sized cells with cerebriform nuclei, are detected in an epidermo-dermo junction. The tumor cells show CD3, CD4 and CLA, (cutaneous lymphocyte associated antigen) positivity. Various forms of topical therapy, such as topical steroid, photochemotherapy (PUVA), and interferons, have been indicated for the good-risk group (stages I A, I B and II A). Electron-beam irradiation, various chemotherapy, such as low-dose etoposide, low-dose MTX and CPT-11 and deoxy coformycin (DCF) plus IFNs, have been indicated for intermediate-risk group (stage II B, III and IV A). BRMs plus low-dose etoposide, electron-beam irradiation and a multiagent combination chemotherapy, such as MACOP-B, MBACOD or ProMACE-CytaBOM, have been indicated for the high-risk group (stages IV A and IV B). Cutaneous B cell lymphoma (CBCL) can be diagnosed using a molecular biological assay. The tumor cells of CBCL do not express T-cell antigens such as CD2, CD3 and CD43 and show B-cell antigens such as sIg, CD19, CD20 and CD22. Electron-beam irradiation has been indicated for early-stage CBCL (stages I and II). An effective multiagent combination chemotherapy, such as MACOP-B, MBACOD or ProMACE-CytaBOM, is required for patients with advanced stage CBCL (stages III and IV). PMID: 9020941 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 56. Acta Haematol. 2009;121(4):239-42. Epub 2009 Jun 29. Autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplantation to treat CHOPrefractory aggressive subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma. Nakahashi H, Tsukamoto N, Yamane A, Saitoh T, Uchiumi H, Handa H, Karasawa M, Murakami H, Kojima M, Nojima Y. Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan. PMID: 19556752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 57. Arch Dermatol. 2006 Jun;142(6):793-5. Mycosis fungoides bullosa. Natsuga K, Shimizu T, Abe R, Kodama K, Shimizu H. PMID: 16785397 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 58. Dermatol Online J. 2003 Oct;9(4):42. Subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Nguyen NQ. Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA. A 70-year-old woman presents with a 2-year history of intermittent, subcutaneous nodules. The patient was otherwise asymptomatic. A biopsy specimen was consistent with a subcutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare subset of peripheral T-cell lymphoma; when accompanied by the hemocphagocytic syndrome, it can be rapidly fatal. The histopathologic characteristics and nature of the disease are discussed. PMID: 14594615 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 59. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma. 2008 Dec;8 Suppl 5:S166-7. At long last, it's finally 'T' time. O'Connor OA. PMID: 19073523 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 60. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1997 Jul;24(9):1074-8. [Recent progress in the management of malignant lymphoma]. [Article in Japanese] Ohnishi K. Dept. of Medicine III, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Japan. In this article recent lymphoma-related topics were reviewed. REAL classification, a new histopathological classification of lymphoid neoplasm, has been controversial in terms of clinical usefulness. However, mantle cell lymphoma in the classification has been well established as one histopathological entity, and considered an intermediate grade lymphoma in prognosis. In gastric MALT lymphoma, Helicobacter pylori might provide the antigenic stimulus for its growth. The eradication of H. pylori causes regression of MALT lymphoma, and anti-H. pylori treatment should be given for this type of lymphoma. The international prognostic index has made it possible to make a different therapeutic plan according to the risk group. The results of new therapies, such as purine nucleoside analogs for low grade B cell lymphoma and high dose chemoradiotherapy for high grade aggressive lymphoma, were reviewed. PMID: 9239159 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 61. Acta Chir Plast. 2005;47(3):65-6. T-cell lymphoma presenting as a rapidly enlarging tumor on the lower eyelid. Onesti MG, Mazzocchi M, De Leo A, Scuderi N. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy. Lymphoma or leukemia skin lesions as a secondary site of disease are quite common; however, to discover a cutaneous Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma is very unusual. To find a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma on the skin of the face is a rarity. Because the condition is so rare and difficult to diagnose and treat, we report the case of a young man with a T-cell lymphoma with atypical and anaplastic cells on the lower eyelid. The patient was treated with 4 cycles of chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and the tumor was resolved after 6 weeks. Our case was clinically suggestive of a rapidly enlarging malignant lymphoma on the eyelid. If the lymphomas are detected at an early stage the prognosis for survival is favorable. A few forms of treatment are possible, either surgical treatment, or radiotherapy and chemotherapy, where response to the treatment is better. PMID: 16173513 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 62. Rinsho Ketsueki. 1993 Jun;34(6):723-7. [Parapsoriasis en plaque suspected of progression to mycosis fungoides associated with extranodal malignant B cell lymphoma of the cheek]. [Article in Japanese] Onizuka T, Satou S, Koike M, Ishiyama T, Tomoyasu S, Tsuruoka N, Ohta H, Fujisawa R, Yamaguchi A, Tashiro T. Department of Hematology, Showa University. A 59-year-old female, clinically diagnosed as having parapsoriasis en plaque for ten years, was referred on June 1991 to the Department of Oral Surgery in the Dental School of showa University with a complaint of painless swelling of the left malar area. The swelling was found to have been caused by a tumor. Since the excised tumor was suspected to be a malignant lymphoma, she was admitted to our hospital. The specimen was subsequently confirmed to be a malignant lymphoma of the diffuse large cell type according to the LSG classification, and was immunologically confirmed to be a B cell lymphoma. In addition, the excised skin was suspected of incipient mycosis fungoides. She was classified as having stage IE disease according to her bone marrow biopsy and other examinations. she was treated with combination of chemotherapy (CHOP) and radiation therapy. This subject was interesting because her tumor probably resulted from a parapsoriasis en plaque skin lesion. PMID: 8366574 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 63. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Mar;49(1):69-71. Vaginal obliteration in a woman with a history of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: the results of combined chemotherapy-induced gonadal toxicity and lymphoma relapse. Pan CC, Lee WL. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang-Ming University Hospital, Ilan, Taiwan. OBJECTIVE: Although ovarian failure commonly occurs following chemotherapy, the relation between menopause or related sexual activity in this failure is often overlooked. We report a case that emphasizes a clinically rare complication, the complete obliteration of the vagina. CASE REPORT: A 42-year-old married woman with a history of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, an established neovagina, and complete clinical remission of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (stage T4) treated with bleomycin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisolone had suffered from abdominal pain. Imaging studies (computed tomography) and laboratory evaluations indicating a suspicious pelvic abscess with leukocytosis (16,800/mm(3)) and elevated serum C-reactive protein (18.4 mg/L) levels. The patient underwent intensive medical treatment and surgical intervention, but died 2 months later. Pathology showed widespread lymphoma throughout the perineal area, including the neovagina, deep pelvic cavity and the entire abdominal cavity. CONCLUSION: Physicians should be greatly concerned about the frequency and severity of treatment-associated acute and long-term complications, such as gonadal toxicity. In this case, vaginal obliteration was an early sign of tumor recurrence, although menopause may have contributed to the vaginal obliteration. PMID: 20466296 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 64. Clin Lymphoma. 2004 Dec;5(3):190-3. Lymphomatoid papulosis from childhood with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma of the small bowel. Perna AG, Jones DM, Duvic M. Department of Pathology, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA. [email protected] Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a lymphoproliferative disorder that exists on a spectrum of diseases with cutaneous CD30+ anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL). Multiple treatment options are available, although none are curative. The typical age of onset for LyP is in the third and fourth decades, but it has been seen occasionally in children. Lymphomatoid papulosis is associated with primary cutaneous ALCL and other lymphoproliferative malignancies, but is rarely associated with extranodal systemic ALCL. A 43-year-old man developed lymphomatoid papulosis lesions at 3 years of age, which persisted into adulthood, and he later developed ALCL of the duodenum. Treatment with standard CHOP (cyclophosphamide/doxorubicin/vincristine/prednisolone) chemotherapy resulted in complete remission of his gastrointestinal lymphoma and temporary improvement of his skin lesions. However, the LyP relapsed and proved refractory to psoralen plus ultraviolet-A phototherapy, and was only temporarily and partially responsive to bexarotene and denileukin diftitox. PMID: 15636695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 65. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ryan G, McCormack C. Comment on J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. PMID: 11148501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 66. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous Tcell lymphomas. Pulini S, Rupoli S, Goteri G, Pimpinelli N, Alterini R, Tassetti A, Scortechini AR, Offidani M, Mulattieri S, Stronati A, Brandozzi G, Giacchetti A, Mozzicafreddo G, Ricotti G, Filosa G, Bettacchi A, Simonacci M, Novelli N, Leoni P. Clinic of Hematology, Polytechnic University of the Marche, Medical School, Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I, G.M. Lancisi-G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy. [email protected] Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Peg-Doxo) is a promising drug for advanced/recalcitrant primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). This prospective phase II trial enrolled 19 patients. We observed overall and complete response rates of 84.2% and 42.1% (with no significant differences between stage I-IIA and IIB-IV patients), and 11% grade III/IV toxicity. After a maximum 46 month-follow-up, median overall (OS), event-free (EFS) and progression-free (PFS) survival were 34, 18 and 19 months. OS, EFS and PFS rates at 46 months were 44%, 30% and 37% respectively. Peg-Doxo seems to be an active and safe principle that should be used in plurirelapsed, early stage-MF and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in advanced and aggressive CTCLs. PMID: 17488695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 67. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2008 Sep;99(7):560-4. [Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation followed by oral bexarotene in a patient with advanced mycosis fungoides]. [Article in Spanish] Pérez-Barrio S, Izu R, García-Ruiz JC, Acebo E, Martínez de Lagrán Z, DíazPérez JL. Servicio de Dermatología. Hospital de Cruces. Baracaldo. Vizcaya. España. [email protected] We describe the case of a 17-year-old patient with rapidly progressing and aggressive mycosis fungoides, with multiple cutaneous tumors and large cell transformation. She was initially treated with 3 cycles of high-dose chemotherapy with mega-CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) without response, leading to the decision to undertake autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Partial remission of the disease was achieved with this treatment and subsequent introduction of oral bexarotene led to complete remission, which has been maintained for more than 3 years with good tolerance of oral therapy. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the use of oral bexarotene. PMID: 18682170 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 68. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Quereux G, Marques S, Nguyen JM, Bedane C, D'incan M, Dereure O, Puzenat E, Claudy A, Martin L, Joly P, Delaunay M, Beylot-Barry M, Vabres P, Celerier P, Sasolas B, Grange F, Khammari A, Dreno B. Departments of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes, France. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. OBJECTIVE: To assess the rate of objective response to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride (Caelyx) in patients with advanced or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). DESIGN: Prospective, open, multicenter study. SETTING: Thirteen dermatology departments in France. PATIENTS: Twenty-five patients with either (1) stage II to stage IV CTCL previously unsuccessfully treated with at least 2 lines of treatments or (2) histologically transformed epidermotropic CTCL requiring chemotherapy. INTERVENTION: Administration of Caelyx intravenously once every 4 weeks at a dose of 40 mg/m(2). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The response to treatment was evaluated by clinical evaluation. RESULTS: At the end of treatment, we observed an objective response (primary end point) in 56% of the patients (14 of 25): 5 complete responses and 9 partial responses. The median overall survival time was 43.7 months. For the 14 patients who experienced an objective response, the median progression-free survival time after the end of treatment was 5 months. CONCLUSIONS: This prospective study demonstrates the effectiveness of Caelyx in treating CTCL, with an overall response rate of 56% in spite of the high proportion of patients with advanced-stage disease. Responses were observed in 2 subpopulations of patients in which the prognosis is known to be poorer: Sézary syndrome (overall response rate, 60%) and transformed CTCL (overall response rate, 50%). Moreover, this study shows that dose escalation to 40 mg/m(2) does not seem to improve the effectiveness but increases toxic effects (especially hematologic toxic effects) compared with the dose previously tested of 20 mg/m(2). PMID: 18559761 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 69. Acta Derm Venereol. 2010 Nov;90(6):616-20. Sudden onset of an aggressive cutaneous lymphoma in a young patient with psoriasis: role of immunosuppressants. Quéreux G, Renaut JJ, Peuvrel L, Knol AC, Brocard A, Dréno B. Nantes University Hospital, INSERM, Nantes, France. Psoriasis is thought to be associated with an increased risk of lymphoma. We report here the first case of an aggressive primary cutaneous pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma in a patient with psoriasis. The 36-year-old patient, who had previously been treated successively with methotrexate, ciclosporin and etanercept, presented with rapidly growing nodules on the leg. A biopsy confirmed a stage IVa primary cutaneous pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma. Despite treatment with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, the disease progressed and the patient died 5 months later. This case of pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma was remarkable in both its extremely rapid onset and the aggressive nature of the disease. The onset of this disease in a patient with psoriasis who had been previously treated with immunosuppressive drugs and a tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α blocker is of major interest. Only eight cases of cutaneous lymphomas associated with treatment with TNF-α blockers have been published previously. Most of these eight cases related to anti-TNFα antibodies; only two were linked to etanercept. PMID: 21057746 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 70. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2001 Jun-Jul;23(5):321-3. Lymphomatoid papulosis and Ki-1+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma occurring concurrently in a pediatric patient. Rifkin S, Valderrama E, Lipton JM, Karayalcin G. Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Schneider Children's Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, USA. [email protected] Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a benign, self-healing, papular eruption that can wax and wane over the course of time. Transformation to T-cell lymphoma has been well documented in 10% to 20% of adults with LyP, but there are have been no cases reported in patients younger than age 26 years. We describe the first pediatric patient, a 16-year-old girl, who had clinical features of LyP and concurrently was found to have a lesion diagnosed as Ki-1+ anaplastic large cell lymphoma. After treatment with chemotherapy, she has been in continuous remission for 16 months. PMID: 11464993 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 71. Clin Cancer Res. 2006 Mar 1;12(5):1547-55. Increased MDR1 expression in normal and malignant peripheral blood mononuclear cells obtained from patients receiving depsipeptide (FR901228, FK228, NSC630176). Robey RW, Zhan Z, Piekarz RL, Kayastha GL, Fojo T, Bates SE. Cancer Therapeutics Branch, Center for Cancer Research, NIH, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA. [email protected] The increased expression of markers associated with a differentiated phenotype, such as P-glycoprotein (Pgp), follows treatment with histone deacetylase inhibitors. Because depsipeptide (FR901228, FK228, NSC630176) is a substrate for Pgp, up-regulation of the gene that encodes it, MDR1, would mean that depsipeptide induces its own mechanism of resistance. To examine the effect of depsipeptide on expression of ATP-binding cassette transporters associated with multidrug resistance, the kidney cancer cell lines 108, 121, 127, and 143 were treated with depsipeptide and evaluated by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR. Increased levels of MDR1 (1.3- to 6.3-fold) and ABCG2 (3.2- to 11.1-fold) but not MRP1 (0.9- to 1.3-fold) were observed. The induced Pgp transported the fluorescent substrates rhodamine 123, bisantrene, calceinAM, BODIPY-vinblastine, and BODIPY-paclitaxel. In normal peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and circulating tumor cells obtained from patients receiving depsipeptide, increased levels of histone H3 acetylation were found. We next examined MDR1 levels in normal and malignant PBMCs obtained from 15 patients enrolled in clinical trials with depsipeptide and detected up to a 6-fold increase in normal PBMCs and up to an 8-fold increase in circulating tumor cells after depsipeptide administration. In one patient with Sézary syndrome, increased MDR1 gene expression was accompanied by increased cell surface Pgp expression in circulating Sézary cells as determined by measurement of MRK-16 staining by flow cytometry. These studies suggest that depsipeptide induces its own mechanism of resistance and thus provide a basis for clinical trials evaluating depsipeptide in combination with a Pgp inhibitor. PMID: 16533780 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 72. Leuk Lymphoma. 2009 Aug;50(8):1369-71. Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration: initial presentation in a patient with anaplastic T-cell lymphoma, associated with ichthyosiform cutaneous lesions. Rodis DG, Liatsos GD, Moulakakis A, Pirounaki M, Tasidou A. PMID: 19544138 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 73. Leuk Lymphoma. 2007 Mar;48(3):560-3. Cyclosporin in subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma. Rojnuckarin P, Nakorn TN, Assanasen T, Wannakrairot P, Intragumtornchai T. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailland. Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare form of hematologic malignancy characterized by lesions in subcutaneous fat associated with systemic symptoms. The standard treatment of the disease, currently, is not established, but CHOP or CHOP-like regimens are usually given. We report, herein, 4 cases of SPTCL diagnosed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry who were refractory to CHOP and/or ESHAP and/or fludarabine-based regimen, but showed rapid improvement within weeks after oral cyclosporin 4 mg/kg/day. Three sustained complete remission for the durations of 8 - 9 months offtreatments. T-cell receptor gene rearrangement revealed polyclonality in 3 cases and monoclonality in 1 case. Our data suggest the benefit of incorporating cyclosporin into the treatment regimen for SPTCL. PMID: 17454599 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 74. Cancer. 1985 Aug 1;56(3):649-51. Rapid pulmonary dissemination in mycosis fungoides simulating pneumonia. A case report and review of the literature. Rubin DL, Blank N. Mycosis fungoides is a neoplastic disease with extranodal dissemination most frequently to the lung. The roentgenographic and clinical manifestations in these patients may simulate pneumonia and delay appropriate treatment. Disseminated disease is thought to occur in the setting of involvement of the peripheral blood with the neoplastic cells. A case of rapid pulmonary involvement with mycosis fungoides which simulated pneumonia is presented in which there was no peripheral blood manifestation of the disease. PMID: 3839162 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 75. Hematology Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2008:280-8. Prognosis and primary therapy in peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Savage KJ. British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada. [email protected] Peripheral NK/T-cell neoplasms are an uncommon group of diseases that show distinct racial and geographic variation. The prognostic significance of the T-cell phenotype has been clearly defined in recent studies by using modern lymphoma classification systems. However, within this heterogenous group of neoplasms, some have a more favorable prognosis, such as ALK-positive anaplastic large-cell leukemia (ALCL) and primary cutaneous ALCL, and some have ultimately fatal courses with standard chemotherapy programs (e.g., hepatosplenic gammadelta T-cell lymphomas). Further, unlike the benefits observed with CHOP chemotherapy in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), peripheral Tcell lymphomas (PTCL), other than ALK-positive ALCL, are relatively chemoresistant to this regimen. Given disease rarity and biological heterogeneity, advances in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment have lagged behind DLBCL. Recently, however, studies are emerging that focus specifically on PTCLs with the ultimate goal of better understanding disease biology and developing more effective therapies. PMID: 19074097 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 76. Strahlentherapie. 1977 May;153(5):283-92. [Chemotherapy in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (author's transl)]. [Article in German] Schmidt CG. The type of therapy in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) depends on the state of the disease and on histological classification. As in Hodgkin's lymphoma radiotherapy is indicated with localized disease, whereas chemotherapy is given in disseminated cases. In contrast to Hodgkin's lymphoma chemotherapy is indicated earlier (already in most stage II cases), since dissemination may occur outside the typical lymph node areas. Division of NHLs according to higher or lower degree of malignancy is possible histologically on the basis of the Kiel classification as well as of the Rappaport classification. Low-grade malignant lymphomas are treated best with conventional doses of an alkylating agent. An intensive combined chemotherapy is not indicated. Because of the tendency to early and frequent relapses a cyclic maintenance therapy with an alkylating agent is incidated. High-grade malignant lymphomas have to be treated with agressive combination chemotherapy in order to get the patient into complete remission with the possibility for a long relapse-free interval. Up to now there is no indication that any of the published chemotherapy combinations is definitely superior to the others. It is most important to apply the therapy consequently for at least six months. The value of a maintenance therapy is not yet proven. PMID: 69343 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 77. Leuk Lymphoma. 2009 Aug;50(8):1389-91. Sustained response of primary cutaneous CD30 positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma to bexarotene and photopheresis. Sheehy O, Catherwood M, Pettengell R, Morris TC. PMID: 19544141 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 78. Dermatol Online J. 2008 Nov 15;14(11):5. CD4+/CD56+ Hematodermic neoplasm (plasmacytoid dendritic cell tumor). Shiman M, Marchione R, Ricotti C, Romanelli P, Alonso-Llamazares J. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA. A 60-year-old male presented with multiple, purplish-red, nodules and plaques. After a complete work-up, he was diagnosed with CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm. We review the clinical, pathological, and immunohistochemical features of this disease. CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm, which is also known as blastic natural killer-cell lymphoma, is a rare, aggressive neoplasm with a strong predilection for skin involvement. PMID: 19094843 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 79. Int J Cardiol. 2007 Apr 25;117(2):e84-5. Epub 2007 Feb 27. Intracardiac right ventricular metastatic tumor of malignant T-cell lymphoma. Sibbing D, Barthel P, Abbrederis K, Dennig K, Gaa J. PMID: 17331600 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 80. Int J Dermatol. 1998 Jul;37(7):541-3. Lymphomatoid papulosis followed by Hodgkin's disease. Silva MM, Morais JC, Spector N, Maceira J, Sousa MA, Filgueira AL. Department of Pathology, University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. PMID: 9679697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 81. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2010 Nov;101(9):810-2. [Primary cutaneous CD30+ large T-Cell lymphoma with lymph node and cerebral metastases]. [Article in Spanish] Simal E, Hörndler C, Porta N, Baldellou R. Comment in Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2011 May;102(4):308-9; author reply 309. PMID: 21034717 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 82. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2008 Mar-Apr;74(2):151-3. Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell cutaneous lymphoma. Singh A, Kumar J, Kapur S, Ramesh V. Institute of Pathology (ICMR), New Delhi, India. [email protected] Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare cytotoxic T-cell lymphoma classified in the World Health Organization-European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (WHO-EORTC) classification as a unique extranodal lymphoma with characteristic by T cell receptor (TCR) gene rearrangement. We report here a case of SPTCL in a 22 year-old woman who had presented with variably sized multiple nodules on both her legs. Initial differential diagnoses considered were panniculitis and lupus panniculitis. The histopathology showed a predominantly subcutaneous lobular infiltrate with atypical lymphocytes, karyorrhexis and rimming of adipocytes by lymphoid cells. Immunohistochemistry showed CD4-, CD8+, CD56- T-cell phenotype. Although TCR rearrangement studies were not done, the above T-cell phenotype and sparing of epidermis and dermis suggested the possibility of an SPTCL alpha/beta type. The patient received five cycles of a cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone (CHOP) regimen which resulted in the regression in her skin lesions and constitutional symptoms. PMID: 18388378 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 83. Oncology (Williston Park). 2007 Feb;21(2 Suppl 1):29-32. Optimal combination with PUVA: rationale and clinical trial update. Stadler R. Department of Dermatology, Medical Centre Minden, Germany. [email protected] Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is relatively benign in its early stages, but survival rates decrease dramatically as the disease progresses. As no curative therapies are currently available, the goal of therapy is preventing or delaying progression from early disease stages while minimizing long-term toxicity. No single agent, including psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA), can control disease progression fully, so combination therapy is needed to improve response rates. In addition, low-dose combination therapy may improve treatment safety and tolerability. A combination of PUVA and interferon (IFN) alpha in early disease has been shown to be effective and well tolerated. Likewise, small studies of PUVA and bexarotene (Targretin) indicate good efficacy for this combination. Reduced doses of these combinations may also be effective as maintenance therapies following complete remission. Other treatment combinations shown to be effective in early disease stages include bexarotene with IFNalpha and bexarotene with denileukin diftitox (Ontak). In advanced stages of CTCL, liposomal-encapsulated doxorubicin or extracorporeal photopheresis may be combined with bexarotene or IFNalpha. PMID: 17474357 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 84. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. Clinical research in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma moving forward. Sterry W, Heinzerling L. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2009 Feb;145(2):209-10. Comment on Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):738-46. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. PMID: 18559771 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 85. J Cutan Pathol. 2008 Jun;35(6):579-84. Epub 2007 Nov 12. CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm: report of a rare variant with a T-cell receptor gene rearrangement. Stetsenko GY, McFarlane R, Kalus A, Olerud J, Cherian S, Fromm J, George E, Argenyi Z. Department of Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-6100, USA. [email protected] CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm (HN), formerly known as a blastic natural killer (NK) cell lymphoma, is a rare subtype of a cutaneous dendritic cell neoplasm notable for highly aggressive behavior. The characteristic features are: expression of the T-helper/inducer cell marker CD4 and the NK-cell marker CD56 in the absence of other T cell or NK-cell specific markers. In particular, CD3 (surface or cytoplasmic) and CD2 are not expressed. Although T-cell receptor (TCR) genes are generally reported to be in a germline configuration, we present an unusual variant of a CD4+/CD56+ HN with a clonal rearrangement of TCR genes. This feature of a CD4+/CD56+ HN has been only rarely reported. Recognition of the presence of clonal TCR gene rearrangements in a small subset of CD4+/CD56+ HN is important to avoid misdiagnosis of this entity as an unusual variant of a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. PMID: 18005171 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 86. Dermatol Online J. 2010 Apr 15;16(4):8. A case of CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm (plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm). Su O, Onsun N, Demirkesen C, Aydin Y, Pirmit S, Gereli M. Department of Dermatology, Vakif Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm (blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm) involving the skin is relatively rare and has been of significant interest in the recent literature. We report here a 64-year-old male who presented with multiple purple-red nodules and plaques on his face, back, and chest. Histological examination of skin biopsies showed an intense hematolymphoid infiltration in the dermis and in the subcutaneous tissue. Stains were positive for CD4 (weak), CD56, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT). These cells were negative for CD2, CD3, CD5, CD10, CD20, CD30, CD68, and T cell intracellular antigen (TIA). In situ hybridization (ISH) for Epstein-Barr virus was negative and the diagnosis was blastic NK cell lymphoma. The patient was treated with a hyper-CVAD regimen (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicine, dexamethasone, methotrexate, and cytarabine).This treatment regimen achieved partial remission but the patient died eight months after the diagnosis. The patient presented with exclusively cutaneous involvement at the beginning but progressed rapidly and died shortly after despite aggressive chemotherapy. Due to its rarity, we present here a case of CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm. PMID: 20409415 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 87. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 May;38(5 Pt 2):803-5. Follicular mucinosis as a presenting sign of acute myeloblastic leukemia. Sumner WT, Grichnik JM, Shea CR, Moore JO, Miller WS, Burton CS. Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA. Follicular mucinosis is often associated with mycosis fungoides and has been rarely observed to occur with other neoplastic and inflammatory conditions. We describe a 60-year-old patient with follicular mucinosis who later developed acute myelogenous leukemia. This is the first reported case of follicular mucinosis as a presenting sign of acute myeloblastic leukemia in the absence of mycosis fungoides or leukemia cutis. PMID: 9591790 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 88. Med Pediatr Oncol. 2001 Dec;37(6):549-52. Subcutaneous panniculitic T-cell lymphoma in childhood: successful response to chemotherapy. Thomson AB, McKenzie KJ, Jackson R, Wallace WH. Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. PMID: 11745897 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 89. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Tsatalas C, Martinis G, Margaritis D, Spanoudakis E, Kotsianidis I, Karpouzis A, Bourikas G. Department of Haematology, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece. [email protected] Advanced stage mycosis fungoides (MF) generally has a poor prognosis, and currently there is no standard treatment available. Here we report the case of a young woman with recalcitrant tumour-stage MF (T3, stage IIb) whose disease was unresponsive to several therapeutic modalities, but who has showed sustained clinical response to pegylated liposomal doxorubucin. No severe infectious complications have been observed. The use of this drug in tumour-stage MF should be investigated further. PMID: 12602979 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 90. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1995 Jul 15;32(4):987-95. Systemic chemotherapy and extracorporeal photochemotherapy for T3 and T4 cutaneous T-cell lymphoma patients who have achieved a complete response to total skin electron beam therapy. Wilson LD, Licata AL, Braverman IM, Edelson RL, Heald PW, Feldman AM, Kacinski BM. Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Therapeutic Radiology, New Haven, CT, USA. PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of systemic adjuvant therapies on relapsefree (RFS) and overall survival (OS) of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) patients treated with total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT). METHODS AND MATERIALS: Between 1974 and 1990, TSEBT (36 Gy at 1 Gy/day; 9 weeks; 6 MeV electrons) was administered with curative intent to a total of 163 CTCL (mycosis fungoides) patients using six fields supplemented by orthovoltage boosts (120 kvp, 1 Gy x 20) to the perineum, soles of feet, and apical scalp (120 kvp, 2 Gy x 3). In this group, all patients who achieved a clinical complete response or a good partial response were offered one of two competing regimens of either adjuvant doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide or adjuvant extracorporeal photochemotherapy (ECP). RESULTS: When the results for the group who achieved a complete response (CR) to TSEBT were analyzed, OS for T1 and T2 patients was excellent (85-90% at 510 years) and not improved by either adjuvant regimen. However, T3 and T4 patients who received either adjuvant doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide (75% at 3 years) or adjuvant ECP (100% at 3 years) had better overall survival than those who received neither adjuvant regimen (approximately 50% at 5 years). The difference between the OS curves for those who received ECP vs. those who received no adjuvant therapy approached statistical significance (p < 0.06), while a significant survival benefit from the addition of chemotherapy for TSEBT complete responders was not observed. Neither adjuvant therapy provided benefit with respect to relapse free survival after TSEBT. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that an adjuvant nontoxic regimen of extracorporeal photochemotherapy may prolong survival in advanced stage CTCL patients who have achieved a complete remission after TSEBT. The combination of doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide had no significant impact on overall survival in those patients who achieved CR to TSEBT, and neither adjuvant therapy had an impact on relapse free survival for all T-stages. Such results are the basis for the current development of a prospective, randomized trial studying the impact of ECP after TSEBT in patients with advanced stage CTCL. PMID: 7607973 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 91. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993-1001. Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Wollina U, Dummer R, Brockmeyer NH, Konrad H, Busch JO, Kaatz M, Knopf B, Koch HJ, Hauschild A. Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Friedrichstrasse 41, 01067 Dresden, Germany. [email protected] BACKGROUND: In single center studies and case reports, it was shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was effective as second-line therapy for patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of single-agent PEG-DOXO as second-line chemotherapy in patients with CTCL. METHODS: A retrospective, multicenter study was performed evaluating 34 patients (31 male patients and 3 female patients). Twenty-seven patients received PEG-DOXO 20 mg/m(2), 5 patients received PEG-DOXO 20-30 mg/m(2), and 2 patients received PEG-DOXO 40 mg/m(2). PEG-DOXO was administered intravenously every 2 weeks in 6 patients, every 2-3 weeks in 4 patients, and every 4 weeks in 23 patients. One patient received only a single course of PEG-DOXO. Outcomes were evaluated, and adverse effects were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients received at least 1 cycle of PEG-DOXO. Disease was classified as mycosis fungoides in 28 patients, mycosis fungoides with follicular mucinosis in 2 patients, small or medium-sized pleomorphic CTCL in 2 patients, Sèzary syndrome in 1 patient, and CD30 positive CTCL in 1 patient. Fifteen patients achieved a complete response (CR), including patients who achieved a CR and patients who achieved a CR defined by clinical criteria only with no biopsy (CRu), and 15 patients achieved a partial response (PR), resulting in a response rate (CRs, CRus, and PRs) of 88.2%. Two patients dropped out: one patient after a single PEG-DOXO infusion because of Grade 3 capillary leakage syndrome and one patient after two cycles because of a suicide attempt that was not related to treatment or to CTCL. All other patients received at least four cycles of PEG-DOXO. Overall survival was 17.8 months +/- 10.5 months (n = 33 patients), event-free survival was 12.0 months +/- 9.5 months, and disease-free survival was 13.3 +/- 10.5 months (n = 16 patients). Adverse effects were seen in 14 of 34 patients (41.2%); they were temporary and generally mild. Only 6 patients had Grade 3 or 4 adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: This multicenter study provided evidence of high efficacy of PEG-DOXO monotherapy with a low rate of severe adverse effects compared with other chemotherapy protocols in patients with CTCL. Copyright 2003 American Cancer Society. PMID: 12942567 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 92. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2002 Feb;128(2):103-10. Epub 2001 Nov 16. Galectin fingerprinting by immuno- and lectin histochemistry in cutaneous lymphoma. Wollina U, Graefe T, Feldrappe S, André S, Wasano K, Kaltner H, Zick Y, Gabius HJ. Department of Dermatology and Dermatological Allergology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany. [email protected] Owing to their relevance for growth regulation and cell adhesion monitoring the expression of galectins (endogenous beta-galactoside-binding lectins) and their binding sites has relevance for tumor biology. Using galectin-type-specific reagents (non-crossreactive antibodies for proto-type galectin-1, chimeratype galectin-3 and tandem-repeat-type galectins-4 and -8, and labeled galectins-1, -3, and -4) we determined galectin expression in cutaneous T cell lymphomas (CTCL) and controls. In addition to commonly studied galectins-1 and -3, tandem-repeat-type galectins could be detected, i.e., galectin-8 in six from 15 cases and galectin-4 in one of 15 cases. In view of relevant ligands such as bcl-2 or integrins the presence of galectins-3 and -8 seems to be possibly related to loss of proliferation control and change in cell adhesion properties that are involved in clonal expansion and epidermal spread of malignant T cell clones. Successful chemotherapy of CTCL alters galectin expression selectively as shown for liposomal doxorubicin. PMID: 11862481 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 93. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Sep;941:214-6. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany. [email protected] PMID: 11594577 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 94. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany. [email protected] PURPOSE: Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was found to be effective in primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). The present observation reports on follow-up and relapse-free interval in patients with CTCL. METHODS: Ten patients (one female, nine male) aged 50-78 years (mean 66.7 years) with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL, stage I b (n = 3), II a (2), II b (3), IV a (1), and IV b (1) were treated with PEG-DOXO 20 mg m(-2) once a month with an upper limit of 400 mg or eight infusions to induce a clinical response. There was one drop out after a single infusion because of a capillary leak syndrome. RESULTS: In nine patients with PEG-DOXO the best response was a complete response (CR) in five patients and a partial response (PR) in four patients. The final outcome was CR in six, PR in two, stable disease (SD) in one, and progressive disease (PD) in another patient. The overall response rate (CR + PR) was 80% (of ten patients). The follow-up was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The overall survival was calculated as 19.8+/-7.4 months with eight out of ten patients still alive. Response duration was 15.2+/-3.9 months, disease-free survival 13.3+/-6.1 months, event-free survival 16.7+/-9.0 months, and progression-free survival 18.2+/-6.5 months. Four patients (stage I b and II b) achieved 12-19 months of disease-free survival. The follow-up after the first course with PEG- DOXO was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The survival rate after 12 months of follow-up was 80% (n = 5). One patient free of relapse died after 12 months because of pulmonary embolism not related to disease or treatment. Another patient died 1 month after a second course of PEG-DOXO in an advanced tumor stage of CTCL. The most frequent side effects of treatment were anemia and lymphopenia without the need of supportive treatment or dose-reduction. Only one patient developed toxicity of grade 4 (anemia). CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve an 80% response rate with PEG-DOXO and long-term remissions. PMID: 11216914 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 95. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Wollina U, Graefe T, Karte K. Department of Dermatology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Germany. Comment in J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. BACKGROUND: Pegylated liposomes are stable, long-circulating carriers useful for delivering doxorubicin to tumor sites with a lower toxicity than the free drug. Free doxorubicin is used in several treatment protocols for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is currently used in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, no data are available for tumors, such as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine the efficacy and toxicity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL. The cumulative dose was limited to 320 mg. METHODS: A prospective pilot study was performed. Six patients (1 woman and 5 men) aged 59 to 78 years with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL of the mycosis fungoides type, stage (Ib/IIb), were treated with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin to induce a clinical response. The drug was administered at a dosage of 20 mg m(-2) once a month. Four patients received 8 doses, and 2 patients received 6 doses. RESULTS: The best response was a complete response in 4 patients and a partial response in 2 patients. The final outcome was a complete response in 4, a partial response in 1, and progressive disease in 1 patient (overall response rate, 83%). The responders showed a decrease of lymphocytic infiltrates and activated T lymphocytes in skin biopsy specimens. Side effects were seen temporarily, ranging from grade 0 to grade 3. The most frequent side effects were mild anemia and lymphopenia. There was no need of additional therapy because of side effects. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve a high response rate with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and that a monthly dose is a well-tolerated regimen. PMID: 10607318 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 96. Zhonghua Bing Li Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Apr;40(4):267-8. [Granulomatous slack skin with anaplastic large cell lymphoma: report of a case]. [Article in Chinese] Xie JJ, Zhou ZQ, Wang Y, Li Y, Zhang RY, Ren YB, Chen B, Zhou GY. PMID: 21616005 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 97. Eur J Dermatol. 2011 Jul-Aug;21(4):609-10. CD8-positive primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma presenting as multiple scrotal nodules and plaques. Xu H, Qian J, Wei J, Zhao Y, Zhou C, Chen D, Zhang J. PMID: 21680287 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 98. Australas J Dermatol. 2001 Aug;42(3):183-7. Subcutaneous panniculitic T-cell lymphoma and cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis. Yung A, Snow J, Jarrett P. Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton and Dermatology Unit, Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. [email protected] A 43-year-old Maori man presented with a 1 month history of malaise, weight loss, anorexia, arthralgia, recurrent fever and tender erythematous subcutaneous skin lesions. Histological examination of an incisional biopsy of a lesion revealed a lobular panniculitis with an inflammatory infiltrate of atypical lymphocytes and evidence of cytophagocytosis consistent with a diagnosis of subcutaneous Tcell lymphoma. The systemic symptoms and skin lesions resolved spontaneously within 3 weeks, only to recur 2 months later, requiring treatment with oral prednisolone. T-cell gene rearrangement studies demonstrated a monoclonal T-cell receptor (gamma-chain) gene rearrangement, further supporting the diagnosis of subcutaneous panniculitic T-cell lymphoma. Treatment with chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone) led to remission of symptoms. Four months after completing chemotherapy, the patient remained asymptomatic with a few indurated subcutaneous plaques on the chest. Biopsy of these areas revealed lobular panniculitis, lymphocytic infiltrate without cytological atypia, abundant lipophages and fibrosis and sclerosis consistent with a healing response. He remains well 24 months following chemotherapy. PMID: 11488712 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 99. Cancer. 1986 Dec 15;58(12):2611-6. Treatment of advanced stage mycosis fungoides with bleomycin, doxorubicin, and methotrexate with topical nitrogen mustard (BAM-M). Zakem MH, Davis BR, Adelstein DJ, Hines JD. Ten patients with advanced stage (TNM IIB-IVB) mycosis fungoides were treated with a combination chemotherapy program consisting of bleomycin and methotrexate weekly, doxorubicin every 3 weeks, and topical nitrogen mustard daily (BAMM). Seven patients obtained histologically documented complete remissions ranging from 4 to 105+ months in duration. Median survival is 16.5+ months. Three patients in whom splenomegaly was detected during their staging evaluation underwent splenectomy. These three patients have had unmaintained diseasefree survivals of 36+, 100+, and 105+ months. This study indicates that BAM-M is effective therapy for advanced stage mycosis fungoides and suggests that the therapeutic role of splenectomy should be evaluated further. PMID: 2430687 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 100. J Natl Med Assoc. 2007 Oct;99(10):1190-2. Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma in a patient with long-term remission with standard chemotherapy. Zhang H, Gupta R, Wang JC, Lipton JF, Huang YW. Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA. Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTL) is a very rare postthymic T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma with poor prognosis. There is not a standard treatment for this disease. Here we describe the first case of SPTL with unusual periorbital involvement, pancytopenia, hepatic dysfunction and coagulopathy, which was successfully treated with a chemotherapy regimen of cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunomycin (doxorubicin), Oncovin (vincristine) and prednisone (CHOP). Our case demonstrates that although the natural history of SPTL is aggressive, patients may respond effectively to combination chemotherapy. Early recognition of the classic subcutaneous lesions and its associated systemic signs, such as unusual periorbital involvement, liver dysfunction and hemophagocytic syndrome, is very important in managing this aggressive lymphoma. Immunohistochemical and genetic studies are helpful in confirming the diagnosis. Early initiation of aggressive chemotherapy is recommended for better clinical outcome. PMCID: PMC2574403 PMID: 17987923 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Anlage 1aa 10 für die Fragestellung relevante Publikationen aus Suchschritt #1: 1. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. PMID: 11216914 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 2. Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Wollina U, Dummer R, Brockmeyer NH, Konrad H, Busch JO, Kaatz M, Knopf B, Koch HJ, Hauschild A. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993-1001. PMID: 12942567 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Free Article Related citations 3. Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Tsatalas C, Martinis G, Margaritis D, Spanoudakis E, Kotsianidis I, Karpouzis A, Bourikas G. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. PMID: 12602979 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 4. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Sep;941:214-6. No abstract available. PMID: 11594577 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 5. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ryan G, McCormack C. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. No abstract available. PMID: 11148501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 6. Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Wollina U, Graefe T, Karte K. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. PMID: 10607318 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 7. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides. Lybaek D, Iversen L. Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. No abstract available. PMID: 17106606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 8. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides. Di Lorenzo G, Di Trolio R, Delfino M, De Placido S. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. PMID: 16029347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 9. Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Quereux G, Marques S, Nguyen JM, Bedane C, D'incan M, Dereure O, Puzenat E, Claudy A, Martin L, Joly P, Delaunay M, Beylot-Barry M, Vabres P, Celerier P, Sasolas B, Grange F, Khammari A, Dreno B. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. PMID: 18559761 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations 10. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Pulini S, Rupoli S, Goteri G, Pimpinelli N, Alterini R, Tassetti A, Scortechini AR, Offidani M, Mulattieri S, Stronati A, Brandozzi G, Giacchetti A, Mozzicafreddo G, Ricotti G, Filosa G, Bettacchi A, Simonacci M, Novelli N, Leoni P. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. PMID: 17488695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations Anlage 1b Suchvorgang #2 : 13 Treffer Sortierung: alphabetisch nach Erstautor 1. J Clin Oncol. 2003 Nov 15;21(22):4251-2. Uncommon hematologic malignancies. Case 3. Parotid swelling during treatment for transformed mycosis fungoides. Bird BR, Daly PA. St. James's Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. PMID: 14615457 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 2. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides. Di Lorenzo G, Di Trolio R, Delfino M, De Placido S. Dipartimento di Patologia Sistematica, Clinica Dermatologica, Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy. [email protected] BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (LD) is effective in the treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the activity and toxicity of LD in patients with stage IVB mycosis fungoides (MF). METHODS: In this retrospective study, we evaluated outcomes and recorded adverse effects in 10 patients with MF (seven men and three women) with extracutaneous involvement. Patients were treated with LD 20 mg m(-2) administered intravenously every 4 weeks. RESULTS: All patients received at least two cycles of LD, three patients received four cycles and one patient received six cycles. Three patients (30%) had a partial response and two patients had stable disease. Grade 1-2 leucopenia occurred in three of the 10 patients, and grade 4 leucopenia in one. Three patients had grade 2 palmoplantar erythrodysaesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that LD is beneficial in terms of activity and toxicity in stage IVB MF. These observations should be verified in larger studies. PMID: 16029347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 3. Cancer. 1977 May;39(5):1967-70. Adriamycin therapy in advanced mycosis fungoides. Levi JA, Diggs CH, Wiernik PH. Thirteen patients with advanced mycosis fungoides received induction therapy with Adriamycin, 60/m2 I.V. repeated at 21-day intervals. Ten patients had extensive skin tumors; all patients had lymph node enlargement with mycosis fungoides involvement in eight; four patients had biopsy-proven visceral involvement. Only two patients had received no prior therapy. The overall response rate with Adriamycin therapy was 85% with three patients (23%) achieving a biopsyproven complete remission and five patients (39%) partial remissions. The median number of courses to maximum response was two (range two to four). The principle toxicity was myelosuppression, but this was not severe and the entire group received more than 90% of the intended doses of Adriamycin. One patient developed probable Adriamycin cariotoxicity. Maintenance therapy for patients achieving a remission was methotrexate 15 mg/m2 I.M. twice weekly and cyclophosphamide 750 mg/m2 I.V. every 21 days. The median duration of complete remission was 32+ weeks (range 16+-40+ weeks) while the median duration of partial remission was 18 weeks (range 8-111+ weeks). Adriamycin has proven to be an effective induction agent in the treatment of advanced mycosis fungoides and its incorporation into combination chemotherapy regimens is warranted. PMID: 858126 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 4. Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides. Lybaek D, Iversen L. PMID: 17106606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 5. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ryan G, McCormack C. Comment on J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. PMID: 11148501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous Tcell lymphomas. Pulini S, Rupoli S, Goteri G, Pimpinelli N, Alterini R, Tassetti A, Scortechini AR, Offidani M, Mulattieri S, Stronati A, Brandozzi G, Giacchetti A, Mozzicafreddo G, Ricotti G, Filosa G, Bettacchi A, Simonacci M, Novelli N, Leoni P. Clinic of Hematology, Polytechnic University of the Marche, Medical School, Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I, G.M. Lancisi-G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy. [email protected] Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Peg-Doxo) is a promising drug for advanced/recalcitrant primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). This prospective phase II trial enrolled 19 patients. We observed overall and complete response rates of 84.2% and 42.1% (with no significant differences between stage I-IIA and IIB-IV patients), and 11% grade III/IV toxicity. After a maximum 46 month-follow-up, median overall (OS), event-free (EFS) and progression-free (PFS) survival were 34, 18 and 19 months. OS, EFS and PFS rates at 46 months were 44%, 30% and 37% respectively. Peg-Doxo seems to be an active and safe principle that should be used in plurirelapsed, early stage-MF and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in advanced and aggressive CTCLs. PMID: 17488695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 7. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Quereux G, Marques S, Nguyen JM, Bedane C, D'incan M, Dereure O, Puzenat E, Claudy A, Martin L, Joly P, Delaunay M, Beylot-Barry M, Vabres P, Celerier P, Sasolas B, Grange F, Khammari A, Dreno B. Departments of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes, France. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. OBJECTIVE: To assess the rate of objective response to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride (Caelyx) in patients with advanced or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). DESIGN: Prospective, open, multicenter study. SETTING: Thirteen dermatology departments in France. PATIENTS: Twenty-five patients with either (1) stage II to stage IV CTCL previously unsuccessfully treated with at least 2 lines of treatments or (2) histologically transformed epidermotropic CTCL requiring chemotherapy. INTERVENTION: Administration of Caelyx intravenously once every 4 weeks at a dose of 40 mg/m(2). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The response to treatment was evaluated by clinical evaluation. RESULTS: At the end of treatment, we observed an objective response (primary end point) in 56% of the patients (14 of 25): 5 complete responses and 9 partial responses. The median overall survival time was 43.7 months. For the 14 patients who experienced an objective response, the median progression-free survival time after the end of treatment was 5 months. CONCLUSIONS: This prospective study demonstrates the effectiveness of Caelyx in treating CTCL, with an overall response rate of 56% in spite of the high proportion of patients with advanced-stage disease. Responses were observed in 2 subpopulations of patients in which the prognosis is known to be poorer: Sézary syndrome (overall response rate, 60%) and transformed CTCL (overall response rate, 50%). Moreover, this study shows that dose escalation to 40 mg/m(2) does not seem to improve the effectiveness but increases toxic effects (especially hematologic toxic effects) compared with the dose previously tested of 20 mg/m(2). PMID: 18559761 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 8. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. Clinical research in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma moving forward. Sterry W, Heinzerling L. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2009 Feb;145(2):209-10. Comment on Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):738-46. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. PMID: 18559771 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 9. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Tsatalas C, Martinis G, Margaritis D, Spanoudakis E, Kotsianidis I, Karpouzis A, Bourikas G. 10. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993-1001. Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Wollina U, Dummer R, Brockmeyer NH, Konrad H, Busch JO, Kaatz M, Knopf B, Koch HJ, Hauschild A. Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Friedrichstrasse 41, 01067 Dresden, Germany. [email protected] BACKGROUND: In single center studies and case reports, it was shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was effective as second-line therapy for patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of single-agent PEG-DOXO as second-line chemotherapy in patients with CTCL. METHODS: A retrospective, multicenter study was performed evaluating 34 patients (31 male patients and 3 female patients). Twenty-seven patients received PEG-DOXO 20 mg/m(2), 5 patients received PEG-DOXO 20-30 mg/m(2), and 2 patients received PEG-DOXO 40 mg/m(2). PEG-DOXO was administered intravenously every 2 weeks in 6 patients, every 2-3 weeks in 4 patients, and every 4 weeks in 23 patients. One patient received only a single course of PEG-DOXO. Outcomes were evaluated, and adverse effects were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients received at least 1 cycle of PEG-DOXO. Disease was classified as mycosis fungoides in 28 patients, mycosis fungoides with follicular mucinosis in 2 patients, small or medium-sized pleomorphic CTCL in 2 patients, Sèzary syndrome in 1 patient, and CD30 positive CTCL in 1 patient. Fifteen patients achieved a complete response (CR), including patients who achieved a CR and patients who achieved a CR defined by clinical criteria only with no biopsy (CRu), and 15 patients achieved a partial response (PR), resulting in a response rate (CRs, CRus, and PRs) of 88.2%. Two patients dropped out: one patient after a single PEG-DOXO infusion because of Grade 3 capillary leakage syndrome and one patient after two cycles because of a suicide attempt that was not related to treatment or to CTCL. All other patients received at least four cycles of PEG-DOXO. Overall survival was 17.8 months +/- 10.5 months (n = 33 patients), event-free survival was 12.0 months +/- 9.5 months, and disease-free survival was 13.3 +/- 10.5 months (n = 16 patients). Adverse effects were seen in 14 of 34 patients (41.2%); they were temporary and generally mild. Only 6 patients had Grade 3 or 4 adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: This multicenter study provided evidence of high efficacy of PEG-DOXO monotherapy with a low rate of severe adverse effects compared with other chemotherapy protocols in patients with CTCL. Copyright 2003 American Cancer Society. PMID: 12942567 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 11. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2001 Sep;941:214-6. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany. [email protected] PMID: 11594577 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 12. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany. [email protected] PURPOSE: Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was found to be effective in primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). The present observation reports on follow-up and relapse-free interval in patients with CTCL. METHODS: Ten patients (one female, nine male) aged 50-78 years (mean 66.7 years) with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL, stage I b (n = 3), II a (2), II b (3), IV a (1), and IV b (1) were treated with PEG-DOXO 20 mg m(-2) once a month with an upper limit of 400 mg or eight infusions to induce a clinical response. There was one drop out after a single infusion because of a capillary leak syndrome. RESULTS: In nine patients with PEG-DOXO the best response was a complete response (CR) in five patients and a partial response (PR) in four patients. The final outcome was CR in six, PR in two, stable disease (SD) in one, and progressive disease (PD) in another patient. The overall response rate (CR + PR) was 80% (of ten patients). The follow-up was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The overall survival was calculated as 19.8+/-7.4 months with eight out of ten patients still alive. Response duration was 15.2+/-3.9 months, disease-free survival 13.3+/-6.1 months, event-free survival 16.7+/-9.0 months, and progression-free survival 18.2+/-6.5 months. Four patients (stage I b and II b) achieved 12-19 months of disease-free survival. The follow-up after the first course with PEG- DOXO was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The survival rate after 12 months of follow-up was 80% (n = 5). One patient free of relapse died after 12 months because of pulmonary embolism not related to disease or treatment. Another patient died 1 month after a second course of PEG-DOXO in an advanced tumor stage of CTCL. The most frequent side effects of treatment were anemia and lymphopenia without the need of supportive treatment or dose-reduction. Only one patient developed toxicity of grade 4 (anemia). CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve an 80% response rate with PEG-DOXO and long-term remissions. PMID: 11216914 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 13. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Wollina U, Graefe T, Karte K. Department of Dermatology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Germany. Comment in J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. BACKGROUND: Pegylated liposomes are stable, long-circulating carriers useful for delivering doxorubicin to tumor sites with a lower toxicity than the free drug. Free doxorubicin is used in several treatment protocols for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is currently used in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, no data are available for tumors, such as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine the efficacy and toxicity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL. The cumulative dose was limited to 320 mg. METHODS: A prospective pilot study was performed. Six patients (1 woman and 5 men) aged 59 to 78 years with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL of the mycosis fungoides type, stage (Ib/IIb), were treated with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin to induce a clinical response. The drug was administered at a dosage of 20 mg m(-2) once a month. Four patients received 8 doses, and 2 patients received 6 doses. RESULTS: The best response was a complete response in 4 patients and a partial response in 2 patients. The final outcome was a complete response in 4, a partial response in 1, and progressive disease in 1 patient (overall response rate, 83%). The responders showed a decrease of lymphocytic infiltrates and activated T lymphocytes in skin biopsy specimens. Side effects were seen temporarily, ranging from grade 0 to grade 3. The most frequent side effects were mild anemia and lymphopenia. There was no need of additional therapy because of side effects. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve a high response rate with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and that a monthly dose is a well-tolerated regimen. PMID: 10607318 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Anlage 1c Suchvorgang #4: 15 Treffer Sortierung: alphabetisch nach Erstautor 1. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3(3):193-215. Treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma: current status and future directions. Apisarnthanarax N, Talpur R, Duvic M. Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Dermatology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA. The treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL), which includes mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome, has been in a state of continual change over recent decades, as new therapies are constantly emerging in the search for more effective treatments for the disease. However, prognosis and survival of patients with CTCL remains dependent upon overall clinical stage (stage IA-IVB) at presentation, as well as response to therapy. Past therapies have been limited by toxicity or the lack of consistently durable responses, and few treatments have been shown to actually alter survival, especially in the late stages of disease. Even aggressive chemotherapy has not been shown to improve overall survival compared to conservative sequential therapy in advanced disease, and adds the risk of immunosuppressive complications. Over the last decade, extracorporeal photopheresis has been the only single treatment that has been shown to improve survival in patients with Sezary syndrome, although its true efficacy and place in combination therapy remain unclear. Much of the focus of current research has been on combinations of skin-directed therapies and biological response modifiers, which improve response rates. The results of various trials over the years have also brought into favor the use of post-remission maintenance therapy with topical corticosteroids, topical mechlorethamine (nitrogen mustard), interferon-alpha, or phototherapy to prevent disease relapse. Recent novel developments in CTCL therapy include oral bexarotene, a retinoid X receptor-selective retinoid that has activity in all stages of CTCL, and the topical gel formulation of bexarotene, which plays a role in treating localized lesions. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, oral systemic bexarotene has the advantage of a 48% overall response rate at a dosage of 300 mg/m(2)/day, and avoids immunosuppression and risk of central line and catheter-related infectious complications that are associated with other systemic therapies. Monitoring of triglycerides and use of concomitant lipid-lowering agents and thyroid replacement is required in most patients. Also recently FDAapproved, denileukin diftitox is the first of a novel class of fusion toxin proteins and is selective for interleukin-2R (CD25+) T cells, targeting the malignant T cell clones in CTCL. Denileukin diftitox is associated with capillary leak syndrome in 20 to 30% of patients, which may be ameliorated by hydration and corticosteroids. Higher response rates are possible by combining bexarotene with "statin" drugs and active CTCL therapies. Studies are being conducted on combining bexarotene and denileukin diftitox with other modalities. Biological response modifier therapies that are in current or future investigational trials include topical tazarotene, pegylated interferon, interleukin-2, and interleukin-12. At the forefront of systemic chemotherapy development, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, gemcitabine, and pentostatin appear to have the greatest potential for success in CTCL therapy. Bone marrow transplantation, which is currently limited by the risk of graft-versus-host disease, offers the greatest potential for disease cure. Further developments for CTCL may include more selective immunomodulatory agents, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. PMID: 11978140 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 2. Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides. Di Lorenzo G, Di Trolio R, Delfino M, De Placido S. Dipartimento di Patologia Sistematica, Clinica Dermatologica, Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy. [email protected] BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (LD) is effective in the treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the activity and toxicity of LD in patients with stage IVB mycosis fungoides (MF). METHODS: In this retrospective study, we evaluated outcomes and recorded adverse effects in 10 patients with MF (seven men and three women) with extracutaneous involvement. Patients were treated with LD 20 mg m(-2) administered intravenously every 4 weeks. RESULTS: All patients received at least two cycles of LD, three patients received four cycles and one patient received six cycles. Three patients (30%) had a partial response and two patients had stable disease. Grade 1-2 leucopenia occurred in three of the 10 patients, and grade 4 leucopenia in one. Three patients had grade 2 palmoplantar erythrodysaesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that LD is beneficial in terms of activity and toxicity in stage IVB MF. These observations should be verified in larger studies. PMID: 16029347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 3. Semin Oncol. 2006 Feb;33(1 Suppl 3):S33-6. Future perspectives in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Dummer R. Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland. [email protected] Over the last 20 years the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma has been in a state of continual change. New therapies are constantly emerging as the search continues for more effective and tolerable disease-specific agents that satisfy medical needs. Therapies under investigation include topical retinoids, fusion molecules like denileukin diftitox, pegylated interferon, interleukin-2, and interleukin-12. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, gemcitabine, and chlorodeoxyadenosine also appear to have clinical potential. Other identified agents include vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. This article reviews some of the most recent clinical innovations. PMID: 16516674 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 4. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma. 2008 Dec;8 Suppl 5:S187-92. Novel therapies for cutaneous T-cell lymphomas. Horwitz SM. Lymphoma Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA. [email protected] Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs) are a group of uncommon mature T-cell lymphomas presenting primarily or exclusively in the skin. The most common subtype, mycosis fungoides and its leukemic variant Sézary syndrome, frequently behave as a chronic lymphoma with good prognosis for early-stage disease and shortened survival only for patients in advanced stages. Historically, these patients have experienced excessive toxicity from chemotherapy without durable benefit, leading to current conservative treatment strategies. An increasing number of novel therapies are available or in development. These newer therapies often have unique mechanisms of action and different toxicities with less myelosuppression than traditional cytotoxic chemotherapy. Among these novel systemic therapies are so-called biologic therapies such as retinoids like bexarotene, the fusion toxin denileukin diftitox, lenalidomide, and tolllike receptor agonists. Other important novel or emerging agents include the histone deacetylase inhibitors; a novel antifolate, pralatrexate; the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib; and the purine nucleoside phosphorylase inhibitor forodesine. Even agents considered to be conventional chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine or pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, have demonstrated activity in CTCL at relatively lower doses with less myelosuppression. The mechanisms of action of the novel agents are reviewed as well as available clinical data. As the role of these new agents is better understood, particularly with regard to nonoverlapping toxicities, combination strategies might emerge. Evaluation through carefully designed clinical trials should lead to better, safer, and more effective treatment strategies in the future. PMID: 19073526 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2006;7(3):155-69. Management of refractory early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Huber MA, Staib G, Pehamberger H, Scharffetter-Kochanek K. Department of Dermatology, Division of General Dermatology, Vienna Medical University, Vienna, Austria. [email protected] Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a heterogeneous group of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas that manifest primarily in the skin. Mycosis fungoides is recognized as the most common type of CTCL. Patients with early-stage CTCL usually have a benign and chronic disease course. However, although there is a wide array of therapeutic options for early-stage CTCL, not all patients respond to these individual therapies, resulting in refractory cutaneous disease over time. Refractory early-stage CTCL poses an important therapeutic challenge, as one of the principal treatment goals is to keep the disease confined to the skin, thereby preventing disease progression. Much of the focus of current research has been on the evaluation of already available skin-directed therapies and biologic response modifiers and combination regimens thereof, such as the combination of psoralen and UVA (PUVA) with interferon-alpha or retinoids. Recent novel developments include oral bexarotene, a retinoid X receptor-selective retinoid that has activity in all stages of CTCL and has been shown to be effective in patients with refractory early-stage disease as well as advanced-stage disease. Likewise, the topical gel formulation of bexarotene has proved to be an important therapeutic option in patients with refractory or relapsed lesions. Oral bexarotene and topical bexarotene have been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of refractory CTCL. Systemic chemotherapy is typically reserved for advanced-stage CTCL and is usually not recommended for early-stage, skinlimited disease. However, recent exploratory studies indicate that low-dose methotrexate may represent an overall well tolerated therapy in a subset of patients with refractory early-stage CTCL, as may pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, which is currently being investigated in this specific clinical setting. Another recently FDA-approved therapy is the interleukin-2 fusion toxin denileukin diftitox, which is now well established to play a role in the treatment of refractory CTCL, including early-stage extensive plaque disease. The value of other agents, such as topical tazarotene, topical methotrexate, and topical imiquimod, and of novel immunomodulatory approaches including monoclonal antibodies, still needs to be assessed for refractory early-stage CTCL. PMID: 16734503 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 6. Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):545-7. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of mycosis fungoides. Lybaek D, Iversen L. PMID: 17106606 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 7. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ryan G, McCormack C. Comment on J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. PMID: 11148501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 8. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous Tcell lymphomas. Pulini S, Rupoli S, Goteri G, Pimpinelli N, Alterini R, Tassetti A, Scortechini AR, Offidani M, Mulattieri S, Stronati A, Brandozzi G, Giacchetti A, Mozzicafreddo G, Ricotti G, Filosa G, Bettacchi A, Simonacci M, Novelli N, Leoni P. Clinic of Hematology, Polytechnic University of the Marche, Medical School, Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I, G.M. Lancisi-G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy. [email protected] Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Peg-Doxo) is a promising drug for advanced/recalcitrant primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). This prospective phase II trial enrolled 19 patients. We observed overall and complete response rates of 84.2% and 42.1% (with no significant differences between stage I-IIA and IIB-IV patients), and 11% grade III/IV toxicity. After a maximum 46 month-follow-up, median overall (OS), event-free (EFS) and progression-free (PFS) survival were 34, 18 and 19 months. OS, EFS and PFS rates at 46 months were 44%, 30% and 37% respectively. Peg-Doxo seems to be an active and safe principle that should be used in plurirelapsed, early stage-MF and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in advanced and aggressive CTCLs. PMID: 17488695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 9. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Quereux G, Marques S, Nguyen JM, Bedane C, D'incan M, Dereure O, Puzenat E, Claudy A, Martin L, Joly P, Delaunay M, Beylot-Barry M, Vabres P, Celerier P, Sasolas B, Grange F, Khammari A, Dreno B. Departments of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes, France. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. OBJECTIVE: To assess the rate of objective response to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride (Caelyx) in patients with advanced or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). DESIGN: Prospective, open, multicenter study. SETTING: Thirteen dermatology departments in France. PATIENTS: Twenty-five patients with either (1) stage II to stage IV CTCL previously unsuccessfully treated with at least 2 lines of treatments or (2) histologically transformed epidermotropic CTCL requiring chemotherapy. INTERVENTION: Administration of Caelyx intravenously once every 4 weeks at a dose of 40 mg/m(2). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The response to treatment was evaluated by clinical evaluation. RESULTS: At the end of treatment, we observed an objective response (primary end point) in 56% of the patients (14 of 25): 5 complete responses and 9 partial responses. The median overall survival time was 43.7 months. For the 14 patients who experienced an objective response, the median progression-free survival time after the end of treatment was 5 months. CONCLUSIONS: This prospective study demonstrates the effectiveness of Caelyx in treating CTCL, with an overall response rate of 56% in spite of the high proportion of patients with advanced-stage disease. Responses were observed in 2 subpopulations of patients in which the prognosis is known to be poorer: Sézary syndrome (overall response rate, 60%) and transformed CTCL (overall response rate, 50%). Moreover, this study shows that dose escalation to 40 mg/m(2) does not seem to improve the effectiveness but increases toxic effects (especially hematologic toxic effects) compared with the dose previously tested of 20 mg/m(2). PMID: 18559761 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 10. Acta Derm Venereol. 2010 Nov;90(6):616-20. Sudden onset of an aggressive cutaneous lymphoma in a young patient with psoriasis: role of immunosuppressants. Quéreux G, Renaut JJ, Peuvrel L, Knol AC, Brocard A, Dréno B. Nantes University Hospital, INSERM, Nantes, France. Psoriasis is thought to be associated with an increased risk of lymphoma. We report here the first case of an aggressive primary cutaneous pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma in a patient with psoriasis. The 36-year-old patient, who had previously been treated successively with methotrexate, ciclosporin and etanercept, presented with rapidly growing nodules on the leg. A biopsy confirmed a stage IVa primary cutaneous pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma. Despite treatment with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, the disease progressed and the patient died 5 months later. This case of pleomorphic T-cell lymphoma was remarkable in both its extremely rapid onset and the aggressive nature of the disease. The onset of this disease in a patient with psoriasis who had been previously treated with immunosuppressive drugs and a tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α blocker is of major interest. Only eight cases of cutaneous lymphomas associated with treatment with TNF-α blockers have been published previously. Most of these eight cases related to anti-TNFα antibodies; only two were linked to etanercept. PMID: 21057746 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 11. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):786-7. Clinical research in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma moving forward. Sterry W, Heinzerling L. Comment in Arch Dermatol. 2009 Feb;145(2):209-10. Comment on Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):738-46. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. PMID: 18559771 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 12. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):80-2. Long-term remission of recalcitrant tumour-stage mycosis fungoides following chemotherapy with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Tsatalas C, Martinis G, Margaritis D, Spanoudakis E, Kotsianidis I, Karpouzis A, Bourikas G. Department of Haematology, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece. [email protected] Advanced stage mycosis fungoides (MF) generally has a poor prognosis, and currently there is no standard treatment available. Here we report the case of a young woman with recalcitrant tumour-stage MF (T3, stage IIb) whose disease was unresponsive to several therapeutic modalities, but who has showed sustained clinical response to pegylated liposomal doxorubucin. No severe infectious complications have been observed. The use of this drug in tumour-stage MF should be investigated further. PMID: 12602979 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 13. Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993-1001. Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Wollina U, Dummer R, Brockmeyer NH, Konrad H, Busch JO, Kaatz M, Knopf B, Koch HJ, Hauschild A. Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Friedrichstrasse 41, 01067 Dresden, Germany. [email protected] BACKGROUND: In single center studies and case reports, it was shown that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was effective as second-line therapy for patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of single-agent PEG-DOXO as second-line chemotherapy in patients with CTCL. METHODS: A retrospective, multicenter study was performed evaluating 34 patients (31 male patients and 3 female patients). Twenty-seven patients received PEG-DOXO 20 mg/m(2), 5 patients received PEG-DOXO 20-30 mg/m(2), and 2 patients received PEG-DOXO 40 mg/m(2). PEG-DOXO was administered intravenously every 2 weeks in 6 patients, every 2-3 weeks in 4 patients, and every 4 weeks in 23 patients. One patient received only a single course of PEG-DOXO. Outcomes were evaluated, and adverse effects were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients received at least 1 cycle of PEG-DOXO. Disease was classified as mycosis fungoides in 28 patients, mycosis fungoides with follicular mucinosis in 2 patients, small or medium-sized pleomorphic CTCL in 2 patients, Sèzary syndrome in 1 patient, and CD30 positive CTCL in 1 patient. Fifteen patients achieved a complete response (CR), including patients who achieved a CR and patients who achieved a CR defined by clinical criteria only with no biopsy (CRu), and 15 patients achieved a partial response (PR), resulting in a response rate (CRs, CRus, and PRs) of 88.2%. Two patients dropped out: one patient after a single PEG-DOXO infusion because of Grade 3 capillary leakage syndrome and one patient after two cycles because of a suicide attempt that was not related to treatment or to CTCL. All other patients received at least four cycles of PEG-DOXO. Overall survival was 17.8 months +/- 10.5 months (n = 33 patients), event-free survival was 12.0 months +/- 9.5 months, and disease-free survival was 13.3 +/- 10.5 months (n = 16 patients). Adverse effects were seen in 14 of 34 patients (41.2%); they were temporary and generally mild. Only 6 patients had Grade 3 or 4 adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS: This multicenter study provided evidence of high efficacy of PEG-DOXO monotherapy with a low rate of severe adverse effects compared with other chemotherapy protocols in patients with CTCL. Copyright 2003 American Cancer Society. PMID: 12942567 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 14. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Feb;127(2):128-34. Pegylated doxorubicin for primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: a report on ten patients with follow-up. Wollina U, Graefe T, Kaatz M. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Germany. [email protected] PURPOSE: Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PEG-DOXO) was found to be effective in primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). The present observation reports on follow-up and relapse-free interval in patients with CTCL. METHODS: Ten patients (one female, nine male) aged 50-78 years (mean 66.7 years) with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL, stage I b (n = 3), II a (2), II b (3), IV a (1), and IV b (1) were treated with PEG-DOXO 20 mg m(-2) once a month with an upper limit of 400 mg or eight infusions to induce a clinical response. There was one drop out after a single infusion because of a capillary leak syndrome. RESULTS: In nine patients with PEG-DOXO the best response was a complete response (CR) in five patients and a partial response (PR) in four patients. The final outcome was CR in six, PR in two, stable disease (SD) in one, and progressive disease (PD) in another patient. The overall response rate (CR + PR) was 80% (of ten patients). The follow-up was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The overall survival was calculated as 19.8+/-7.4 months with eight out of ten patients still alive. Response duration was 15.2+/-3.9 months, disease-free survival 13.3+/-6.1 months, event-free survival 16.7+/-9.0 months, and progression-free survival 18.2+/-6.5 months. Four patients (stage I b and II b) achieved 12-19 months of disease-free survival. The follow-up after the first course with PEG- DOXO was 2-22 months (mean 12.8+/-7.1 months). The survival rate after 12 months of follow-up was 80% (n = 5). One patient free of relapse died after 12 months because of pulmonary embolism not related to disease or treatment. Another patient died 1 month after a second course of PEG-DOXO in an advanced tumor stage of CTCL. The most frequent side effects of treatment were anemia and lymphopenia without the need of supportive treatment or dose-reduction. Only one patient developed toxicity of grade 4 (anemia). CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve an 80% response rate with PEG-DOXO and long-term remissions. PMID: 11216914 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] 15. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. Wollina U, Graefe T, Karte K. Department of Dermatology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Germany. Comment in J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jan;44(1):149-50. BACKGROUND: Pegylated liposomes are stable, long-circulating carriers useful for delivering doxorubicin to tumor sites with a lower toxicity than the free drug. Free doxorubicin is used in several treatment protocols for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Although pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is currently used in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma, no data are available for tumors, such as primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine the efficacy and toxicity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL. The cumulative dose was limited to 320 mg. METHODS: A prospective pilot study was performed. Six patients (1 woman and 5 men) aged 59 to 78 years with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL of the mycosis fungoides type, stage (Ib/IIb), were treated with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin to induce a clinical response. The drug was administered at a dosage of 20 mg m(-2) once a month. Four patients received 8 doses, and 2 patients received 6 doses. RESULTS: The best response was a complete response in 4 patients and a partial response in 2 patients. The final outcome was a complete response in 4, a partial response in 1, and progressive disease in 1 patient (overall response rate, 83%). The responders showed a decrease of lymphocytic infiltrates and activated T lymphocytes in skin biopsy specimens. Side effects were seen temporarily, ranging from grade 0 to grade 3. The most frequent side effects were mild anemia and lymphopenia. There was no need of additional therapy because of side effects. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that patients with relapsing or recalcitrant CTCL can achieve a high response rate with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and that a monthly dose is a well-tolerated regimen. PMID: 10607318 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Anlage 1d Suchvorgang # 5: 1 Treffer 1. Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous Tcell lymphomas. Pulini S, Rupoli S, Goteri G, Pimpinelli N, Alterini R, Tassetti A, Scortechini AR, Offidani M, Mulattieri S, Stronati A, Brandozzi G, Giacchetti A, Mozzicafreddo G, Ricotti G, Filosa G, Bettacchi A, Simonacci M, Novelli N, Leoni P. Clinic of Hematology, Polytechnic University of the Marche, Medical School, Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I, G.M. Lancisi-G. Salesi, Ancona, Italy. [email protected] Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Peg-Doxo) is a promising drug for advanced/recalcitrant primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCLs). This prospective phase II trial enrolled 19 patients. We observed overall and complete response rates of 84.2% and 42.1% (with no significant differences between stage I-IIA and IIB-IV patients), and 11% grade III/IV toxicity. After a maximum 46 month-follow-up, median overall (OS), event-free (EFS) and progression-free (PFS) survival were 34, 18 and 19 months. OS, EFS and PFS rates at 46 months were 44%, 30% and 37% respectively. Peg-Doxo seems to be an active and safe principle that should be used in plurirelapsed, early stage-MF and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in advanced and aggressive CTCLs. PMID: 17488695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Anlage 2a Stand der Bearbeitung 08.03.2012 Nr. Feld Hinweise für die Bearbeitung 1 Quelle 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als Quereux G Prospective multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin treatment in patients with advanced or refractory mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Jun;144(6):727-33. Prospektive, offene, multizentrische Studie 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung x Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) □ Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien □ Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle(n): nein □ mit Aktivkontrolle(n): nein □ mit Dosisgruppen: nein □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): nein 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien gemäß SIGN □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist x 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang 1 nicht kausal ist □ 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Nennung des Auftraggebers und der für die Durchführung des Berichts verantwortlichen Institution Funding: Nantes University Hospital Die Prüfsubstanz Caelyx wurde von der Fa. ScheringPlough gestellt Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? Rolle des Sponsors: Der Sponsor hatte keinen Einfluß auf das Design der Studie, die Durchführung, die Analyse und Interpretation der Daten oder der Erstellung des Manuskriptes. 6 Indikation Therapie refraktärer kutaner T-Zell-Lymphome mit liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Primäre Zielsetzung ist die Untersuchung der objektiven Ansprechrate von pegyliertem liposomalen Doxorubicin bei Patienten mit refraktären kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien wichtigste Einschlußkriterien: Primär kutanes T-Zell-Lymphom Stadium II-IV mit mind. 2 Vortherapien oder histol. transformiertes epidermotropes kutanes T-ZellLymphom mit Indikation einer Chemotherapie wichtigste Ausschlußkriterien: Herzinsuffizienz Zweitkarzinom aktive Infektion Vorbehandlung mit Doxorubicin; kum. Dosis > 300 mg/qm 9 Prüfintervention Art der Therapie: Liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin 40 mg/qm i.v. alle 4 Wochen Dauer der Therapie: bis max. 8 Zyklen 10 Vergleichsintervention historische Kontrollen: 2 retrospektive Studien mit liposomalem Doxorubicin Fludarabin Methotrexat Gemcitabine Polychemotherapie 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen keine 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind ? □ keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung x post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen: Sezary-Syndrom: n = 10 transformierte kutane T-Zell-Lymphome: n = 10 2 13 Studiendesign Prüfung der Therapie ohne Kontrollen Anzahl der Behandlungsarme: 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design □ Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... Geplante Fallzahl ( falls angegeben): nicht angegeben Wurde eine Fallzahlplanung (Power-Kalkulation) durchgeführt? nein Waren Interimanalysen geplant? nein 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: 13 Vergleichbarkeit der Studiendurchführung in den einzelnen Zentren gegeben: ist gegeben 15 Randomisierung Keine Randomisierung! 16 Verblindung der Behandlung x Keine Verblindung (offene Behandlung) □ Patienten verblindet □ Behandler verblindet □ Beurteiler verblindet ( z.B. bei Bildgebung) 17 Beobachtungsdauer nicht angegeben 18 Primäre Zielkriterien primärer Endpunkt: objektive Ansprechrate Wurden relevante patientennahe Zielkriterien verwendet? Ja: medianes Gesamtüberleben Mit welchen Instrumenten und in welcher Form erfolgte die Erfassung der Zielkriterien: klinische Untersuchung zu definierten Zeitpunkten 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien nicht angegeben 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte Kaplan-Meyer- Kurve und log-rank-Test Signifikanz-/Konfidenzniveau alpha-Fehler: 5% 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten Erreichte Fallzahl: 25 Wurde die Studie vorzeitig beendet? nein 3 22 Zahl und Charakteristika der eingeschlossenen und ausgewerteten Patienten es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der Patientencharakteristika vor; n = 25; medianes Alter: 64 Jahre 10 Pat. mit Mycois fungoides (MF) 5 Pat. mit Sezary -Syndrom (SS) 5 Pat. mit histol. transformiertem SS 5 Pat. mit transformierter MF 15/25: T3 10/25: T4 Differenzierte Darstellung nach Behandlungsgruppen vorhanden? es gibt nur 1 Behandlungsgruppe Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach dem CONSORTFlussdiagramm nein Sind die Ausfälle von Studienteilnehmern (Drop-outs) dokumentiert und begründet? 2 Drop-outs wg. Progreß 1 Drop-out wg. Tod bei akutem Leber- und Nierenversagen ohne Bezug zur Prüfmedikation Erfolgte eine Intention-to-treat- (ITT-) Analyse? ja Erfolgte eine Per Protocol- (PP-) Analyse? nein Gibt es Hinweise auf systematische und relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Drop-outs und den gemäß Studienprotokoll behandelten Patienten? nein 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen stark eingeschränkte Vergleichbarkeit der Studienergebnisse mit den histor. Kontrollen: unterschiedl. Patientenkollektive (Stadium; Vortherapien) unterschiedl. Methoden zur Remissionsbeurteilung unterschiedl. Definition von Ansprechdauer und PFS 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der Behandlungsergebnisse vor; Gesamtansprechrate: 56% (14/25) CR: 5 Patienten PR: 9 Patienten PD: 9 Patienten medianes Overall Survival: 43,7 Monate medianes PFS bei 14 Patienten mit CR/PR: 5,02 Monate medianes Overall Survival bei 14 PAtienten mit CR/PR: 45,8 Monate Subgruppen: bei 10 Patienten mit SS: Gesamtansprechrate 60% (6/10); 1 CR bei 10 Patienten mit transformierten kutanen T-ZellLymphomen: Gesamtansprechrate 50 (5/10); 1 CR 4 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung Sind unerwünschte Ereignisse (UEs/AEs) berichtet? es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der AE nach Art und Schwere vor; AE Grad 1 und höher: 80% d. Patienten Die meisten Grad 1/ 2 Nebenwirkungen waren: Anämie, Asthenie, Übelkeit und Erbrechen. Sind schwerwiegende UEs (SUEs/SAEs) berichtet? 2 Nebenwirkungen Grad 4 beim selben Patienten: Hyperthermie und Hämophagozytose Infektionen Grad 3 bei 3 Patienten Wurde der Bezug zur Behandlung beurteilt? Ja 26 Fazit der Autoren 27 Abschließende Bewertung durch den Bearbeiter Die Studie demonstriert die Wirksamkeit von Caelyx in der Behandlung von primär kutenen T-Zell-Lymphomen mit einer Gesamtansprechrate von 56%. Vor allem bei den schwer therapiebaren Formen Sezary-Syndrom und transformierte MF zeigen sich mit 60% bzw. 50% gute Ansprechraten. Die vorliegende Publikation wird x berücksichtigt □ nicht berücksichtigt Wenn nicht berücksichtigt: Gründe angeben: □ Klinisch relevante Patientengruppen nicht berücksichtigt □ Klinisch relevante Alternativen zum Einsatz der Technologie nicht berücksichtigt □ Der in der Studie abgebildete Entwicklungsstatus der Technologie entspricht nicht mehr heutigen Ansprüchen □ Keine (patienten-) relevanten Endpunkte □ Nicht auf den deutschen Versorgungskontext übertragbar □ Erheblich eingeschränkte Validität der Ergebnisse aufgrund schwerwiegender Mängel im Studiendesign □ Es liegen aussagekräftigere Studien vor. □ Sonstige Gründe – und zwar: 5 Anlage 2b Stand der Bearbeitung 08.03.2012 Nr. Feld Hinweise für die Bearbeitung 1 Quelle Pulini S Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in the treatment of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas Haematologica. 2007 May;92(5):686-9. 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als prospektive, multizentrische Phase-II-Studie 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) x Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien □ Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle(n): nein □ mit Aktivkontrolle(n): nein □ mit Dosisgruppen: nein □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): nein 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien gemäß SIGN □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist x 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang nicht kausal ist 1 □ 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Nennung des Auftraggebers und der für die Durchführung des Berichts verantwortlichen Institution Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italien Funding: partially supported by AIL Onlus (Italian Association against leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma) Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? Ein Interessenskonflikt wird von den Autoren nicht erklärt. 6 Indikation Therapie fortgeschrittener, relabierter und refraktärer kutaner T-Zell-Lymphome mit liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Untersuchung der Wirksamkeit von pegyliertem liposomalen Doxorubicin bei fortgeschrittenen oder relabierten/refraktären primär kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen. 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien Wichtigste Einschlußkriterien: Alter < 18; ECOG 0-1; fortgeschrittene, relabierte oder refraktäre primär kutane T-Zell-Lymphome Wichtigste Ausschlußkriterien: Kum. Anthracyclindosis > 200 mg/qm; Zweitneoplasie 9 Prüfintervention Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin Dosis: 20 mg/qm über 1h i.v. alle 4 Wochen Therapiedauer:bis zum Progreß 10 Vergleichsintervention keine 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen keine 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind ? x keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung □ post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen 13 Studiendesign Anzahl der Behandlungsarme: 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design □ Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... Geplante Fallzahl: keine Planung Wurde eine Fallzahlplanung (Power-Kalkulation) durchgeführt? nein Waren Interimanalysen geplant? nein 2 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: 8 Vergleichbarkeit der Studiendurchführung in den einzelnen Zentren beurteilbar? Nicht beurteilbar 15 Randomisierung Keine Randomisierung!. 16 Verblindung der Behandlung x Keine Verblindung (offene Behandlung) □ Patienten verblindet □ Behandler verblindet □ Beurteiler verblindet ( z.B. bei Bildgebung) 17 Beobachtungsdauer Maximum follow-up: 46 Monate Medianes follow-up: 22,6 Monate 18 Primäre Zielkriterien Es erfolgt keine explizite Nennung von primären bzw. Haupt-Zielkriterien durch die Autoren. Im Ergebnisteil werden Therapieansprechen, overall survival (OS), event-free survival (EFS) und progression-freesurvival (PFS) berichtet. Wurden relevante patientennahe Zielkriterien verwendet? Ja: medianes OS Mit welchen Instrumenten und in welcher Form erfolgte die Erfassung der Zielkriterien: Klinische Untersuchung und Bildgebung(CT) zu definierten Zeitpunkten 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien Es erfolgt keine explizite Nennung von sekundären Zielkriterien durch die Autoren. 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte Fisher`s exact test Log-rank-test 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten Erreichte Fallzahl: n = 19 Wurde die Studie vorzeitig beendet? Nein 22 Zahl und Charakteristika der eingeschlossenen und ausgewerteten Patienten es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der Patientencharakteristika im Online-Appendix vor; medianes Alter: 67 Jahre; 68% haben eine MF in unterschiedl. Stadien bei 23% liegt eine Transformation in ein großzelliges Lymphom vor 16% haben ein SS 16% haben eine peripheres T-Zell-Lymphom unspecified (PTCL-u) alle Patienten sind vorbehandelt mediane Zeit von Erstdiagnose bis Behandlung mit liposomalem Doxorubicin: 43 Monate Differenzierte Darstellung nach Behandlungsgruppen vorhanden? Es gibt nur 1 Behandlungsgruppe Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach dem CONSORTFlussdiagramm 3 Nein Sind die Ausfälle von Studienteilnehmern (Drop-outs) dokumentiert und begründet? Es werden keine Drop-outs angegeben. Erfolgte eine Intention-to-treat- (ITT-) Analyse? ja Erfolgte eine Per Protocol- (PP-) Analyse? nein 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen Es gibt nur 1 Behandlungsgruppe Gibt es relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Behandlungsgruppen □ bei Studienbeginn (Baseline)? □ in der Durchführung der Intervention? mediane Therapiezyklen: 6 Kurse (Range 2-8) Gesamtansprechrate: 84,2% (16/19) CR: 8/19 Patienten (42,1%) VGPR: 5/19 Patienten (26,3%) PR: 3/19 Patienten (15,8%) Progreß: 3/19 Patienten (15,8%) medianes OS (medianes follow-up: 22,6 Monate): 34 Monate medians EFS (medianes follow-up: 22,6 Monate): 18 Monate medians PFS (medianes follow-up: 22,6 Monate): 19 Monate 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der AE nach Art und Schwere vor; Sind unerwünschte Ereignisse (UEs/AEs) berichtet? Neutropenie > Grad 2: 1 Patient Gastrointestinale Toxizität > Grad 2: 2 Patienten PPE Grad 1: 1 Patient Sind schwerwiegende UEs (SUEs/SAEs) berichtet? Toxizität Grad 3 und 4: 2 Fälle Wurde der Bezug zur Behandlung beurteilt? ja 26 Fazit der Autoren 27 Abschließende Bewertung durch den Bearbeiter Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin scheint eine aktive und sichere Substanz in der Behandlung cutaner T-ZellLymphome zu sein, welches als Monotherapie in relabierten Frühstadien und in Kombination mit anderen Zytostatika bei fortgeschrittenen Lymphomen eingesetzt werden sollte. Die vorliegende Publikation wird x berücksichtigt □ nicht berücksichtigt Wenn nicht berücksichtigt: Gründe angeben: □ Klinisch relevante Patientengruppen nicht berücksichtigt □ Klinisch relevante Alternativen zum Einsatz der Technologie nicht berücksichtigt 4 Anlage 2c Stand der Bearbeitung 08.03.2012 Nr. Feld Hinweise für die Bearbeitung 1 Di Lorenzo G Quelle Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in stage IVB mycosis fungoides Br J Dermatol. 2005 Jul;153(1):183-5. 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als Retrospektive Studie 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) x Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien □ Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle: nein □ mit Aktivkontrolle: nein □ mit Dosisgruppen: nein □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): nein 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien gemäß SIGN □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist x 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang nicht kausal ist □ 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien 1 □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Nennung des Auftraggebers und der für die Durchführung des Berichts verantwortlichen Institution Erstautor s.oben; Dipartimento di Patologica Sistematica; Clinica dermatologica, Universita di Napoli, Neapel, Italien Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? nein Conflicts of interest: none declared 6 Indikation Therapie der Mycosis fungoides im Stadium IVb mit pegyliertem liposomalen Doxorubicin 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Wirksamkeit von pegyliertem liposomalen Doxorubicin bei MF Stadium IVb 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien wichtigste Einschlußkriterien: histol. bestätigte MF Stadium IV b wichtigste Ausschlußkriterien: nicht angegeben 9 Prüfintervention Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin; Dosis: 20 mg/qm KÖF über 2h i.v. alle 4 Wochen Therapiedauer: bis Progreß 10 Vergleichsintervention Keine 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen Keine 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind ? x keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung □ post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen 13 Studiendesign Anzahl der Behandlungsarme: 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design □ Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... Geplante Fallzahl ( falls angegeben): nicht angegeben Wurde eine Fallzahlplanung (Power-Kalkulation) durchgeführt? nein Waren Interimanalysen geplant? nein 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: unizentrisch: 1 Vergleichbarkeit der Studiendurchführung in den einzelnen Zentren beurteilen: entfällt 2 15 Randomisierung Keine Randomisierung! 16 Verblindung der Behandlung x Keine Verblindung (offene Behandlung) □ Patienten verblindet □ Behandler verblindet □ Beurteiler verblindet ( z.B. bei Bildgebung) 17 Beobachtungsdauer Eine Beobachtungsdauer wird nicht angegeben. 18 Primäre Zielkriterien Es erfolgt keine explizite Definition der Zielkriterien (outcomes) durch die Autoren. Im Ergebnisteil wird die Ansprechrate und das mediane Gesamtüberleben in Monaten angegeben. Wurden relevante patientennahe Zielkriterien verwendet? Ja, das mediane Gesamtüberleben. Mit welchen Instrumenten und in welcher Form erfolgte die Erfassung der Zielkriterien: Klinische Untersuchung alle 4 Wochen. Bildgebende Untersuchung mit CT nach je 3 Therapiezyklen 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien Keine Nennung sekundärer Zielkriterien. 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte Keine Nennung statistischer Methoden in der Publikation 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten Erreichte Fallzahl: 10 Wurde die Studie vorzeitig beendet? Nein (retrospektive Studie) 22 Zahl und Charakteristika der eingeschlossenen und ausgewerteten Patienten 10 Patienten mit histol. bestätigter MF Stadium IVb. Patientenalter: zwischen 50 und 70 Jahren Art und Zahl der Vortherapien sind angegeben Metastasierungsorte (Lunge, Leber, beide) sind angegeben Differenzierte Darstellung nach Behandlungsgruppen vorhanden? nein Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach dem CONSORTFlussdiagramm: nein Sind die Ausfälle von Studienteilnehmern (Drop-outs) dokumentiert und begründet? Erfolgte eine Intention-to-treat- (ITT-) Analyse? nein Erfolgte eine Per Protocol- (PP-) Analyse? nein Gibt es Hinweise auf systematische und relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Drop-outs und den gemäß Studienprotokoll behandelten Patienten: In der Studie sind keine Drop-outs aufgeführt. 3 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen Nur 1 Behadlungsgruppe. Gibt es relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Behandlungsgruppen □ bei Studienbeginn (Baseline)? □ in der Durchführung der Intervention? 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung Progreß : 5/10 Patienten (50%) PR: 3/10 Patienten (30%) CR: 0/10 Patienten (0%) SD: 2/10 Patienten: ( 20%) Überleben: 2-8 Monate; medianes Gesamtüberleben: nicht angegeben 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung Sind unerwünschte Ereignisse (UEs/AEs) berichtet? Leukopenie Grad 1 und 2: 3 Patienten Leukopenie Grad 4: 1 Patient Palmoplantare Erythrodysästhesie Grad 2: 3 Patienten Sind schwerwiegende UEs (SUEs/SAEs) berichtet? nein Wurde der Bezug zur Behandlung beurteilt? nein 26 Fazit der Autoren 27 Abschließende Bewertung durch den Bearbeiter Stichwortartige Zusammenfassung der Schlussfolgerungen (conclusions) der Autoren der Studie: Pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin ist wirksam und verträglich bei Patienten mit MF im Stadium IVb. Die Ergebnisse sollten in größeren Studien verifiziert werden . Die vorliegende Publikation wird x berücksichtigt □ nicht berücksichtigt Wenn nicht berücksichtigt: Gründe angeben: □ Klinisch relevante Patientengruppen nicht berücksichtigt □ Klinisch relevante Alternativen zum Einsatz der Technologie nicht berücksichtigt □ Der in der Studie abgebildete Entwicklungsstatus der Technologie entspricht nicht mehr heutigen Ansprüchen □ Keine (patienten-) relevanten Endpunkte □ Nicht auf den deutschen Versorgungskontext übertragbar □ Erheblich eingeschränkte Validität der Ergebnisse aufgrund schwerwiegender Mängel im Studiendesign □ Es liegen aussagekräftigere Studien vor. □ Sonstige Gründe – und zwar: 4 Anlage 2d Stand der Bearbeitung 08.03.2012 Nr. Feld Hinweise für die Bearbeitung 1 Quelle 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als Wollina U Multicenter study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Cancer. 2003 Sep 1;98(5):993-1001. retrospektive multizentrische Studie 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) x Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien □ Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle(n): nein □ mit Aktivkontrolle(n): nein □ mit Dosisgruppen: nein □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): nein 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien gemäß SIGN □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist x 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang nicht kausal ist 1 □ 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Uwe Wollina, Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? The study was supported by an unrestricted grant from Essex Pharma, Munich, Germany 6 Indikation Therapie kutaner T-Zell-Lymphome mit liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Untersuchung der Wirksamkeit von liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin als Zweitlinientherapie bei Patienten mit primär kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien wichtigste Einschlußkriterien: Rezidiv eines histol. gesicherten kutanen T-ZellLymphoms wichtigste Ausschlußkriterien: schwere Herzerkrankung kum. Anthracyclindosis > 200mg/qm aktive Infektion 9 Prüfintervention liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin i.v.über 2h: Dosis: 20 mg/qm (20 Patienten) 20-30mg(qm (5 Patienten) 40 mg/qm (2 Patienten) Dosisintervall: alle 2 Wochen (6 Patienten); alle 2-3 Wochen (8Patienten) oder alle 4 Wochen (19 Patienten) 10 Vergleichsintervention nein 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen nein 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind ? x keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung □ post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen Subgruppen ggf. benennen 13 Studiendesign Prüfung der Therapie ohne Kontrollen Anzahl der Behandlungsarme: 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design □ Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... Geplante Fallzahl ( falls angegeben): nicht angegeben 2 Wurde eine Fallzahlplanung (Power-Kalkulation) durchgeführt? nein Waren Interimanalysen geplant? nein 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: 7 Vergleichbarkeit der Studiendurchführung in den einzelnen Zentren beurteilen: nicht beurteilbar 15 Randomisierung keine Randomisierung! 16 Verblindung der Behandlung x Keine Verblindung (offene Behandlung) □ Patienten verblindet □ Behandler verblindet □ Beurteiler verblindet ( z.B. bei Bildgebung) 17 Beobachtungsdauer nicht angegeben 18 Primäre Zielkriterien Von den Autoren als primäre bzw. Haupt-Zielkriterien werden genannt: Erreichen einer kompletten Remission (CR) Overall survival Failure free survival Progression free survival Wurden relevante patientennahe Zielkriterien verwendet? Overall survival Mit welchen Instrumenten und in welcher Form erfolgte die Erfassung der Zielkriterien (z. B. Interview, Untersuchung, standardisierte Fragebögen, Referenzbeurteilung)? klinische Untersuchung 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien sekundären Zielkriterien werden nicht angegeben. 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte Bezeichnung der verwendeten Test- bzw. Schätzprozeduren: nicht angegeben Signifikanz-/Konfidenzniveau: nicht angegeben 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten Erreichte Fallzahl: 34 Wurde die Studie vorzeitig beendet? nein 22 Zahl und Charakteristika der eingeschlossenen und ausgewerteten Patienten es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der Patientencharakteristika mit Angabe von Alter, TNPBMKlassifikation, Stadium und Vortherapie vor. Alter: 40-80 Jahre medianes Alter: nicht angegeben MF: 28 Patienten MF mit follikulärer Muzinose: 2 Patienten pleomorphes CTCL: 2 Patienten 3 Sezary-Syndrom: 1 Patient anaplastisches großzelliges CTLC: 1 Patient Differenzierte Darstellung nach Behandlungsgruppen vorhanden? es gibt nur 1 Behandlungsgruppe Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach dem CONSORTFlussdiagramm: nein Sind die Ausfälle von Studienteilnehmern (Drop-outs) dokumentiert und begründet? es werden 2 Drop-outs berichtet: 1 Patient mit capillary leak syndrome (Bezug zur Studienmedikation vermutet) 1 Patient mit Suizidversuch (kein Bezug zur Studienmedikation vermutet) Erfolgte eine Intention-to-treat- (ITT-) Analyse? nein (Patient mit Suizidversuch wird nicht berücksichtigt) Erfolgte eine Per Protocol- (PP-) Analyse? ja Gibt es Hinweise auf systematische und relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Drop-outs und den gemäß Studienprotokoll behandelten Patienten? nein 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen Gibt es relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Behandlungsgruppen □ bei Studienbeginn (Baseline)? □ in der Durchführung der Intervention? 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der Behandlungsergebnisse vor; CR: 15/34 Patienten PR: 15/34 Patienten Gesamtansprechrate: 88,2% Overall survival: 17,8 Monate +/- 10,5 Monate (n = 33) Disease free survival: 13,3 Monate +/- 10,5 Monate (n =16) 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung Sind unerwünschte Ereignisse (UEs/AEs) berichtet? es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der AE nach Art und Schwere vor; AE wurden bei 14/34 Patienten (41,2 %) berichtet. Sind schwerwiegende UEs (SUEs/SAEs) berichtet? AE Grad 3 und 4: bei 6 Patienten berichtet: LEukopenie, Anämie, capillary leak syndrome, PPE Wurde der Bezug zur Behandlung beurteilt? ja 26 Fazit der Autoren Die Studie liefert Evidenz für die hohe Wirksamkeit von liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin bei geringer Nebenwirkungsrate bei Patienten mit kutanen T-ZellLymphomen. 4 Anlage 2e Stand der Bearbeitung Datum: 08.03.2012 Nr. Feld Hinweise für die Bearbeitung 1 Quelle 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als Wollina U Treatment of relapsing or recalcitrant cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 Jan;42(1 Pt 1):40-6. Prospektive Pilotstudie 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) □ Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien X Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle(n): nein □ mit Aktivkontrolle(n): nein □ mit Dosisgruppen: nein □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): nein 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien gemäß SIGN □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang nicht kausal ist X 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien 1 □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Uwe Wollina, Department of Dermatology, Hospital Dresden-Friedrichstadt, Dresden Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? Keine ersichtlichen Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte. 6 Indikation Therapie rezidivierter oder refraktärer kutaner T-ZellLymphome mit liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Untersuchung der Wirksamkeit von liposomalem pegyliertem Doxorubicin als Zweitlinientherapie bei Patienten mit primär kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien wichtigste Einschlußkriterien: refraktäres oder rezidiviertes histol. gesichertes kutanes TZell-Lymphom St. Ib, IIa und IIb wichtigste Ausschlußkriterien: schwere Herzerkrankung kum. Anthracyclindosis > 200mg/qm aktive Infektion 9 Prüfintervention liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin i.v.über 1h: Dosis: 20 mg/qm Intervall: alle 4 Wochen Max. Zykluszahl: 8 10 Vergleichsintervention Keine 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen Keine 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind ? X keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung □ post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen Subgruppen ggf. benennen 13 Studiendesign Prüfung der Therapie ohne Kontrollen Anzahl der Behandlungsarme: 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design □ Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... Geplante Fallzahl ( falls angegeben): Nicht angegeben Wurde eine Fallzahlplanung (Power-Kalkulation) durchgeführt? Nein Waren Interimanalysen geplant? Nein 2 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: 1 15 Randomisierung keine Randomisierung! 16 Verblindung der Behandlung x Keine Verblindung (offene Behandlung) □ Patienten verblindet □ Behandler verblindet □ Beurteiler verblindet ( z.B. bei Bildgebung) 17 Beobachtungsdauer Dauer der Therapie 18 Primäre Zielkriterien Von den Autoren als primäre bzw. Haupt-Zielkriterien werden genannt: Ansprechrate Wurden relevante patientennahe Zielkriterien verwendet? Ansprechrate Mit welchen Instrumenten und in welcher Form erfolgte die Erfassung der Zielkriterien (z. B. Interview, Untersuchung, standardisierte Fragebögen, Referenzbeurteilung)? Klinische Untersuchung und Kontrollbiospie 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien Keine 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte Bezeichnung der verwendeten Test- bzw. Schätzprozeduren Signifikanz-/Konfidenzniveau: Nicht angegeben 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten Erreichte Fallzahl: 6 Wurde die Studie vorzeitig beendet? Nein 22 Zahl und Charakteristika der eingeschlossenen und ausgewerteten Patienten Differenzierte Darstellung nach Behandlungsgruppen vorhanden? es liegt eine tab. Darstellung der Patientencharakteristika mit Angabe von Alter, Geschlecht,TNPBM-Klassifikation, Stadium und Vortherapie vor. Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach dem CONSORTFlussdiagramm: Nein Sind die Ausfälle von Studienteilnehmern (Drop-outs) dokumentiert und begründet? Es gab keine Drop-outs. Erfolgte eine Intention-to-treat- (ITT-) Analyse? nein Erfolgte eine Per Protocol- (PP-) Analyse? nein Gibt es Hinweise auf systematische und relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Drop-outs und den gemäß Studienprotokoll behandelten Patienten? Entfällt (keine Drop-outs) 3 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen Gibt es relevante Unterschiede zwischen den Behandlungsgruppen □ bei Studienbeginn (Baseline)? □ in der Durchführung der Intervention? 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung es liegt eine tab. Darstellung der Behandlungsergebnisse vor; 2 Patienten erhielten 6 Therapiezyklen, 4 Patienten 8 Therapiezyklen. CR: 4/6 Patienten PR: 1/6 Patienten PD: 1/6 Patienten Gesamtansprechrate: 83% 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung Sind unerwünschte Ereignisse (UEs/AEs) berichtet? es liegt eine differenzierte tab. Darstellung der AE nach Art und Schwere vor; Lymphopenie: 3 Patienten Anämie: 5 Patienten Sind schwerwiegende UEs (SUEs/SAEs) berichtet? Lymphopenie Grad 3: 1 Patient Anämie Grad 3: 1 Patient Wurde der Bezug zur Behandlung beurteilt? ja 26 Fazit der Autoren 27 Abschließende Bewertung durch den Bearbeiter liposomales pegyliertes Doxorubicin zeigt eine gute Wirksamkeit bei Patienten mit rezidivierten oder refraktären kutanen T-Zell-Lymphomen mit einer Gesamtansprechrate von 83%. Die vorliegende Publikation wird X berücksichtigt □ nicht berücksichtigt Wenn nicht berücksichtigt: Gründe angeben: □ Klinisch relevante Patientengruppen nicht berücksichtigt □ Klinisch relevante Alternativen zum Einsatz der Technologie nicht berücksichtigt □ Der in der Studie abgebildete Entwicklungsstatus der Technologie entspricht nicht mehr heutigen Ansprüchen □ Keine (patienten-) relevanten Endpunkte □ Nicht auf den deutschen Versorgungskontext übertragbar □ Erheblich eingeschränkte Validität der Ergebnisse aufgrund schwerwiegender Mängel im Studiendesign □ Es liegen aussagekräftigere Studien vor. □ Sonstige Gründe – und zwar: 4 Anlage 2 f Stand der Bearbeitung 05.12.2012 Nr. Feld 1 Quelle Prospective International Multicenter Phase II Trial of Intravenous Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Monochemotherapy in Patients With Stage IIB, IVA, or IVB Advanced Mycosis Fungoides: Final Results From EORTC 21012 Reinhard Dummer, Pietro Quaglino, Ju¨rgen C. Becker, Baktiar Hasan, Matthias Karrasch, Sean Whittaker, Stephen Morris, Michael Weichenthal, Rudolf Stadler, Martine Bagot, Antonio Cozzio, Maria G. Bernengo,and Robert Knobler J Clin Oncol 30: 4091-4097, 2012 2 Studientyp vom Autor bezeichnet als Prospective International Multicenter Phase II Trial 3 Studientyp nach Durchsicht Zuordnung zu einem der folgenden Studientypen: □ Therapiestudie mit randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit nicht-randomisierter Gruppenzuteilung □ Therapiestudie mit Vergleichen über Zeit und Ort (z. B. historische Kontrollen) X Therapiestudie ohne Vergleichsgruppen (auch Beobachtungsstudien und Anwendungsbeobachtungen) □ Fall-Kontrollstudien □ Fallserie □ Fallbericht / Kasuistik (case report) □ Nicht eindeutig zuzuordnen Falls Therapiestudie: □ mit Placebokontrolle(n) □ mit Aktivkontrolle(n) □ mit Dosisgruppen □ sonstige Kontrollgruppe(n): Nennen 4 Formale Evidenzkriterien □ 1++: Qualitativ hochwertige Metaanalyse bzw. gemäß SIGN systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit sehr geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1+: Gut durchgeführte Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit geringem Risiko von Bias □ 1-: Metaanalyse bzw. systematischer Review von RCTs oder RCT mit hohem Risiko von Bias □ 2++: Qualitativ hochwertiger systematischer Review von Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudien oder Qualitativ hochwertige Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit sehr geringem Risiko von 1 Nr. Feld Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist X 2+: Gut durchgeführte Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit niedrigem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einer mittleren Wahrscheinlichkeit, so dass der Zusammenhang kausal ist □ 2-: Fallkontroll- oder Kohortenstudie mit hohem Risiko von Confounding, Bias oder Zufallsschwankungen und einem signifikanten Risiko, so dass der Zusammenhang nicht kausal ist □ 3: Andere Studien wie Einzelfallberichte, Fallserien □ 4: Expertenmeinung 5 Bezugsrahmen Studie initiiert von der European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Cutaneous Lymphoma Task Force Unterstützt durch eine Spende der Schweizerischen Krebsliga über die European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Charitable Trust Unterstützt durch Schering-Plough, die das Studienmedikament zur Verfügung gestellt hat Unterstützt durch die Gottfried und Julia BangerterRhyner-Stiftung. Dies ist eine Schweizer Stiftung für medizinische Forschung gegründet von einem auch politisch aktiven Unternehmer (Nationalrat und Mitglied des Bankrats der Nationalbank). Gibt es Hinweise auf relevante Interessenkonflikte? Ich verstehe die DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST in der Arbeit nicht 6 Indikation Histologisch bestätigte Mycosis fungoides ab Stadium IIB – refraktär gegenüber oder rezidiviert nach mindestens zwei vorherigen Therapien ohne Erythrodermie und ohne ZNS-Befall ECOG Null bis 2 7 Primäre Fragestellung / primäre Zielsetzung(en) Wie viele Remissionen werden erreicht? Primärer Endpunkt: Prozentsatz erreichter Voll- und Teilremissionen Sekundärer Endpunkte: Toxizität der Therapie (CTC AE version 2.0), Zeit bis zur Progression, Dauer der Remission 8 Relevante Ein- und Ausschlusskriterien Einschlusskriterien: Histologisch nachgewiesene Erkrankung, keine Therapie während der letzten beiden Wochen vor Start der Studienmedikation, ECOG 0-2, Ausschlusskriterien: Systemische Steroidbehandlung 2 Nr. Feld bei Studienbeginn, ZNS-Befall, Erythrodermie, kumulative Anthrazyklindosis unter 200 mg/m², pathologische linksventrikuläre Ejektionsfraktion, 9 Prüfintervention 20 mg/m² pegyliertes liposomales Doxorubicin (Caelyx) Tage 1+15. Neustart nächster Zyklus am Tag 29. Therapiedauer: 6 Zyklen. Abbruch: Bei Progression der Erkrankung, bei exzessiver Toxizität, bei Neustart einer anderen Therapie, bei Ablehunung durch den Patienten oder bei Erreichen der Anthrazyklin-Maximaldosis von 400 mg/m² 10 Vergleichsintervention Keine 11 Evtl. weitere Behandlungsgruppen Keine 12 Subgruppen Enthält die Studie Subgruppen, die für die Fragestellung an die Kommission relevant sind? □ keine relevanten Subgruppen □ prospektiv geplante Subgruppenauswertung X post hoc definierte oder in Auswertung gefundene Subgruppen Subgruppen: "Hohe" versus "niedrige" Tumorlast, Vorherige Chemotherapie versus keine Zusätzlicher extrakutaner Befall versus keiner 3 13 Studiendesign Anzahl der Behandlungsarme 1 Typus: □ Parallelgruppendesign □ Cross-Over Design X Prae-Post-Vergleich □ Sonstige:......................... 14 Zentren Anzahl der Zentren: Neun Vergleichbarkeit der Studiendurchführung in den einzelnen Zentren nicht beurteilbar 15 Randomisierung Entfällt 16 Verblindung der Behandlung Entfällt 17 Beobachtungsdauer Mediane Beobachtungszeit 10.6 Monate 18 Primäre Zielkriterien Prozentsatz erreichter Voll- und Teilremissionen. Krankheits-Evaluation durch ein standardisiertes Evaluationssystem für Hautläsionen. 19 Sekundäre Zielkriterien Sekundärer Endpunkte: Toxizität der Therapie (CTC AE version 2.0), Zeit bis zur Progression, Dauer der Remission 20 Statistische Methoden für die Analyse der primären Endpunkte One-step Fleming design. (s. Publikation) 21 Anzahl der behandelten Patienten 49 Patienten 22 Zahl und Charakteristika Differenzierte Darstellung des Patientenflusses nach der eingeschlossenen CONSORT vorhanden und ausgewerteten Patienten Keine Drop-outs vorhanden 23 Vergleichbarkeit der Behandlungsgruppen Entfällt 24 Ergebnisse und ihre Darstellung Vollremissionsrate 6.1% Teilremissionsrate 34.7% No change: 28.6% Progression: 10.2% Not assessable: 16.3% Früh-Todesfälle: 2% Mediane Zeit bis zur Progression: 7.4 Monate 25 Unerwünschte Therapiewirkung Grad-3/4 Toxizitäten Insgesamt: Patientenzahl nicht angegeben 4 Blutbild: Keine Kardiale Symptome: 1 Patient Allergie: 1 Patient Allgemeinsymptome: 2 Patienten Hand-Fuß-Syndrom: 1 Patient Andere Haut-Toxizität: 3 Patienten GI-Toxizität: 2 Patienten Infektion: 1 Patient Lungenembolie: 1 Patient Myokard-Ischämie: 1 Patient Mittelohrentzündung: 2 Patienten 26 Fazit der Autoren Of 49 patients, 20 were responders. 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