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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Case Report: Targeting the Achilles' heel of monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma.

Song Xue, Hong-Fei Gu, Fan Yang, Wei Zhang, Xi-Yang Liu, Hui-Peng Sun, Xing-Yu Cao

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors.

Song XueLu Daopei Hospital, Beijing, China.
Hong-Fei GuHexiaoduo Beijing Health Management Co., Ltd, Beijing, China.
Fan YangLu Daopei Hospital, Beijing, China.
Wei ZhangLu Daopei Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xi-Yang LiuLu Daopei Hospital, Beijing, China.
Hui-Peng SunLu Daopei Hospital, Beijing, China.
Xing-Yu CaoDepartment of Bone Marrow Transplant, Hebei Yanda Lu Daopei Hospital, Langfang, China.

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Abstract

Background: Monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphoma (MEITL) is a rare and highly aggressive lymphoma with a dismal prognosis and no established standard therapy. Its frequent expression of BCL-2 provides a rationale for targeting this anti-apoptotic protein. Methods: We report the case of a 34-year-old female with refractory MEITL who failed prior lines of therapy, including CHOPE and gemcitabine/oxaliplatin (GemOx) combined with golidocitinib. Based on positive BCL-2 expression by immunohistochemistry, a salvage regimen combining venetoclax with Gemox was administered. Results: The treatment induced a rapid and significant clinical improvement. A follow-up PET/CT scan confirmed complete metabolic remission. The main adverse event was grade 4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia with febrile neutropenia, attributable primarily to the Gemox backbone, which resolved with supportive care. The off-label use was approved by the institutional committee, and informed consent was obtained. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first report of successful treatment of refractory MEITL with a venetoclax-containing regimen. This case validates BCL-2 as a actionable therapeutic target in MEITL. Future efforts should focus on optimizing combination partners for venetoclax to improve efficacy and tolerability. The rationale for exploring venetoclax as post-transplant maintenance therapy in MEITL is also discussed.

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allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationBCL2EATL-2monomorphic epitheliotropic intestinal T-cell lymphomavenetoclax

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