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SynthesisDiagnostic pathology2024

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case report, meta-analysis, and systematic review.

You-Yuan Su, Ya-Fei Yu, Zhen-Yu Yan, Ya-Jing Zhao, Jian-Wei Lou, Feng Xue, Miao Xu, Qi Feng, Xue-Bin Ji, Xiao-Yuan Dong and 4 more

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Synthesis in Diagnostic pathology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

You-Yuan Su *Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Ya-Fei Yu *Department of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Zhen-Yu YanNorth China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Hospital, Tangshan, China.
Ya-Jing ZhaoDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China. zhaoyajing93115@163.com.
Jian-Wei LouDepartment of Neurology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Feng XueDepartment of Radiology, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Miao XuDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Qi FengDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Xue-Bin JiDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Xiao-Yuan DongDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Wen WangDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Chuan-Fang LiuDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Jun PengDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China.
Xin-Guang LiuDepartment of Hematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 107 West Wenhua Road, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China. liuxingrant@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82170123Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province of China ZR2022QH297
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPost-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) are rare but severe complications that occur after solid organ or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantations (allo-HSCT), with rapid progression and high mortality. Primary central nervous system (CNS)-PTLD are rarely recognized histo-pathologically. In addition, the diagnostic value of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA copies in CNS-PTLD remains poorly understood.

objectivesWe herein report a case of monomorphic EBV-associated CNS-PTLD (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, DLBCL) after allo-HSCT and perform a meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of PTLD treatment strategies in recent years.

methodsWe present the case report covering clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of a patient with primary CNS-PTLD. Additionally, we include a systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical characteristics of 431 patients with PTLD after allo-HSCT. We evaluate the main treatment options and outcomes of PTLD management, including rituximab, chemotherapies, and autologous or human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched EBV-specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte infusion (EBV-CTLs)/donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI).

resultsThe meta-analysis revealed an overall response rate of 69.0% for rituximab alone (95% CI: 0.47-0.84), 45.0% for rituximab plus chemotherapies (95% CI: 0.15-0.80), and 91.0% for rituximab plus EBV-CTLs/DLI (95% CI: 0.83-0.96). The complete response (CR) rate after treatments for PTLD was 67.0% (95% CI: 0.56-0.77). Moreover, the 6-month and 1-year overall survival (OS) rate was 64.0% (95% CI: 0.31-0.87) and 49.0% (95% CI: 0.31-0.68), respectively.

conclusionsThis case highlighted the urgent need for effective, low-toxic treatment regimens for CNS-PTLD. Our meta-analysis suggested that rituximab combined with EBV-CTLs/DLI could be a favorable strategy for the management of PTLD after allo-HSCT.

Indexed as

Epstein-Barr Virus InfectionsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLymphoproliferative DisordersHerpesvirus 4, HumanHumansLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseRituximabTransplantation, HomologousRituximabAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationCentral nervous systemMeta-analysisPost-transplant lymphoproliferative disordersRituximab

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PMID39244586
PMCPMC11380407

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