The SIL index is a simple and objective prognostic indicator in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2016 Dec;57(12):2763-2770. doi: 10.1080/10428194.2016.1195498. Epub 2016 Jun 20.

Abstract

We previously developed a prognostic index, SIL, which includes advanced stage (S), soluble interleukin-2 receptor level (I), and elevated lactate dehydrogenase level (L) in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients treated with rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunomycin, oncovin, and prednisone (R-CHOP). This time we evaluated the index in a larger cohort and its utility in the risk stratification. The above three factors were independent risk of progression-free survival (PFS). Five-year PFS rates in the standard-risk (SIL index: 0 or 1, n = 367) and high-risk groups (SIL index: 2 or 3, n = 205) were 79% and 53%, respectively (p < 0.0001). When the patients were divided by age (≤60 years and >60 years), the SIL index was a good prognostic indicator for PFS in both groups as well as divided by the number of extranodal involvement site (0-1 and >1). The SIL index is a simple and objective prognostic indicator in DLBCL.

Keywords: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; R-CHOP; SIL index; prognosis; soluble interleukin-2 receptor.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived / adverse effects
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Biomarkers
  • Cyclophosphamide / adverse effects
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Doxorubicin / adverse effects
  • Doxorubicin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lactate Dehydrogenases / blood*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / blood*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / mortality
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prednisone / adverse effects
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Prognosis
  • Receptors, Interleukin-2 / blood*
  • Rituximab
  • Survival Analysis
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vincristine / adverse effects
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Biomarkers
  • R-CHOP protocol
  • Receptors, Interleukin-2
  • Rituximab
  • Vincristine
  • Doxorubicin
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Lactate Dehydrogenases
  • Prednisone