Malignant histiocytosis. Complete remission in two pediatric patients

Cancer. 1987 May 1;59(9):1566-70. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19870501)59:9<1566::aid-cncr2820590906>3.0.co;2-z.

Abstract

The experience with the treatment of malignant histiocytosis has been disappointing. Despite modest treatment success with a combination of cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin (doxorubicin), vincristine and prednisone, the overall prognosis remains poor. There are only a few reports of prolonged complete remissions in pediatric patients. The following report describes two children who have had long-term remission with an aggressive combination chemotherapy program that included intrathecal prophylaxis. The chemotherapeutic regimen described merits further evaluation in a larger number of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Histiocytic Sarcoma / drug therapy*
  • Histiocytic Sarcoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Male