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ArticleInternational journal of hematology2026

Timing of autologous stem cell transplantation and induction response in central nervous system lymphoma.

Yusuke Higuchi, Hiro Tatetsu, Taichi Hirano, Takafumi Shichijo, Asami Yamada, Shikiko Ueno, Tatsuya Takezaki, Junichiro Kuroda, Naoki Shinojima, Kisato Nosaka and 2 more

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Yusuke HiguchiDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Hiro TatetsuDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan. tatetsu@kumamoto-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8131-3401
Taichi HiranoDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Takafumi ShichijoDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Asami YamadaDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Shikiko UenoDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Tatsuya TakezakiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Junichiro KurodaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Naoki ShinojimaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Kisato NosakaDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Akitake MukasaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan.
Jun-Ichirou YasunagaDepartment of Hematology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-Ku, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science London 24K11563
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Abstract

Primary and secondary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL and SCNSL, respectively) are aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphomas with high relapse risk. Methotrexate rarely achieves durable remission, necessitating combination therapy or consolidation. Although high-dose busulfan and thiotepa (BuTT) conditioning followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is a promising consolidation strategy, the optimal timing and real-world outcomes of ASCT remain unclear. We retrospectively analyzed 12 patients (eight with PCNSL and four with SCNSL) treated with BuTT/ASCT at a single center between 2019 and 2024. Nine patients underwent upfront ASCT shortly after achieving complete remission with rituximab, methotrexate, procarbazine, and vincristine and remained in remission at a median follow-up of 681 days (range, 147-1322 days). Three patients (two with PCNSL and one with SCNSL) who underwent salvage ASCT following multiple prior therapies experienced early relapse (51-125 days post-ASCT) and died of their disease. BuTT/ASCT is highly effective when administered promptly after remission, whereas salvage ASCT after multiple therapies is associated with poor outcomes. Timely clinical decision-making and upfront consolidation may be key to optimizing the therapeutic benefits of ASCT in CNSL, although further validation is warranted.

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Central Nervous System NeoplasmsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationLymphoma, Non-HodgkinAdultAgedAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBusulfanFemaleHumansMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedRemission InductionRetrospective StudiesRituximabSalvage TherapyBusulfanMethotrexateRituximabThiotepaVincristineASCTPrimary CNS lymphomaSecondary CNS lymphomaTirabrutinib

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PMID42618876
PMCPMC13638692

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