Therapeutic potential of intravenous 67-gallium in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Eur J Haematol. 1993 Oct;51(4):206-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0609.1993.tb00631.x.

Abstract

67-gallium accumulates rather selectively in malignant lymphoid tissue. The isotope has a substantial cytotoxic effect in human-derived cell-lines. 67-gallium was given intravenously to 3 patients with end-stage, resistant large-cell lymphoma. Evaluation of tumour response was done by physical measurements, and CT-scanning together with gallium scintigraphy. Three weekly doses of 20, 40 and 60 mCi respectively caused persistent pancytopenia in 1 patient. Pancytopenia was not observed in 2 other patients given two 40 mCi doses 4 weeks apart. In all 3 patients, some response was noted, be it shortlived and different from site to site. 67-gallium has some cytostatic effect in large cell lymphoma. It seems feasible to start a phase I study to find a tolerable dose to be given every 4 weeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Gallium Radioisotopes / administration & dosage
  • Gallium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / radiotherapy*
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Radionuclide Imaging

Substances

  • Gallium Radioisotopes