Ibrutinib and rituximab induced rapid response in refractory Richter syndrome

Clin Case Rep. 2015 Jul;3(7):615-7. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.269. Epub 2015 Jun 5.

Abstract

We report a 53-year-old man diagnosed with Richter syndrome. He was heavily pretreated and was refractory to prior therapy. He received rituximab and ibrutinib, and achieved a significant response after 1 month of therapy. Our case illustrates the importance of investigation of rituximab and ibrutinib in Richter's syndrome.

Keywords: Ibrutinib; Richter; Richter syndrome; Richter’s transformation; rituximab.

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  • Case Reports