Combined radiation and chemotherapy in posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder

Med Oncol. 1998 Dec;15(4):279-81. doi: 10.1007/BF02787213.

Abstract

The optimal treatment for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder which has progressed despite a reduction in immunosuppression has not been defined. We report on two patients with stage I posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder who developed progressive disease despite a reduction in the level of immunosuppression. Both patients were treated with combined short course CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) chemotherapy followed by involved-field radiation therapy. In both patients, a rapid response was obtained followed by complete remission. Combined modality therapy can be utilized successfully in progressive limited stage posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Heart Transplantation / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Lung Transplantation / immunology*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / chemically induced
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Remission Induction
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone

Supplementary concepts

  • CHOP protocol