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ArticleCancer medicine2025

Influence of Organ-Specific Extranodal Involvement on Survival Outcomes in Stage IV Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.

Tong-Yoon Kim, Tae-Jung Kim, Eun Ji Han, Gi June Min, Sung-Soo Park, Silvia Park, Jae-Ho Yoon, Sung-Eun Lee, Byung-Sik Cho, Ki-Seong Eom and 7 more

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Tong-Yoon KimDepartment of Hematology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9559-992X
Tae-Jung KimDepartment of Hospital Pathology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Eun Ji HanDivision of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9041-9977
Gi June MinLymphoma and Cell Therapy Research Center, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Sung-Soo ParkDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8826-4136
Silvia ParkDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Jae-Ho YoonDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2145-9131
Sung-Eun LeeDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9810-2050
Byung-Sik ChoDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-6616
Ki-Seong EomDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Yoo-Jin KimDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Hee-Je KimDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Seok LeeDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Chang-Ki MinDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1940-0392
Jong-Wook LeeDepartment of Hematology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2949-4166
Youngwoo JeonDepartment of Hematology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3362-8200
Seok-Goo ChoLymphoma and Cell Therapy Research Center, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5429-4839

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prognostic significance of extranodal sites in stage IV diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains uncertain, making it challenging to select appropriate treatment strategies for individual patients. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the influence of different extranodal sites on prognosis in young patients with stage IV DLBCL who achieved complete remission (CR) following initial chemo-immunotherapy and to explore the potential of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) as a consolidation treatment for specific patient subgroups.

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed data from 119 patients with DLBCL aged < 60 years who achieved CR after chemo-immunotherapy between 2008 and 2020. Patient survival rates were analyzed in correlation with different extranodal sites using univariate and multivariate models. Additionally, we assessed the effect of ASCT on 5-year progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with different extranodal sites involved. STUDY

designA retrospective bicenter study.

resultsUnivariate analysis revealed a significant decrease in survival rates in patients with a Deauville score of 3 and those with extranodal DLBCL affecting the spleen, bone marrow, nasosinus, and liver. In multivariate analysis, only nasosinusal involvement remained a significant predictor of reduced OS. Patients with spleen involvement benefited significantly from ASCT in terms of 5-year PFS and OS, whereas those with nasosinusal involvement did not demonstrate any survival advantage with ASCT.

conclusionOur findings highlight the influence of specific extranodal sites on the prognosis of patients with stage IV DLBCL. The data indicate a clear need for precise patient stratification based on extranodal involvement for more effective treatment planning. Notably, patients with spleen involvement appear to benefit from ASCT, suggesting that this strategy could be useful in this subgroup. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm and incorporate these findings into clinical practice.

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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseNeoplasm StagingAdultBone MarrowFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRemission InductionRetrospective StudiesSpleenSurvival RateTransplantation, Autologousautologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantationdiffuse large B‐cell lymphomaextranodal involvementpositron emission tomography

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