Current approach to Waldenström macroglobulinemia

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Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a unique CD20+, B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, characterized by lymphoplasmacytic infiltration of the bone marrow and circulating monoclonal immunoglobulin M. The clinical manifestations and outcomes of patients are highly variable. High-level evidence supports integration of monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody, rituximab, to the chemotherapy backbone to treat WM. However, its contemporary management has become more nuanced, with deeper understanding of the pathophysiology and incorporation of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors to the treatment paradigm. Prior knowledge of the patients' MYD88L265P and CXCR4 mutation status may aid in the treatment decision-making. Currently, the two frequently utilized approaches include fixed-duration chemoimmunotherapy and BTK inhibitor-based continuous treatment until progression. Randomized trials comparing these two vastly divergent approaches are lacking. Recent studies demonstrating efficacy of B cell lymphoma-2 (BCL2) inhibitors and non-covalent BTK inhibitors in patients, previously exposed to a covalent BTK inhibitor, are a testament to the rapidly expanding options against WM.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:62

Enthalten in:

Blood reviews - 62(2023) vom: 23. Nov., Seite 101129

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kapoor, Prashant [VerfasserIn]
Rajkumar, S Vincent [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

4F4X42SYQ6
Antineoplastic Agents
BTK inhibitor
CXCR4
Chemoimmunotherapy
IgM monoclonal gammopathy
Journal Article
Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma
MYD88
Review
Rituximab

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Date Completed 06.12.2023

Date Revised 29.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.blre.2023.101129

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NLM36157648X