We report 4 cases of prolymphocytic leukemia (PLL) resistant to conventional chemotherapy that were treated with pentostatin. We obtained 1 complete remission (CR) and 2 partial remissions (PR). Our data confirm the effectiveness of this drug in the treatment of prolymphocytic leukemia.

Pagano, L., Ortu La Barbera, E., Voso, M.t., Zollino, M., Laurenti, L., Marra, R., et al. (1994). Salvage chemotherapy with pentostatin in prolymphocytic leukemia. HAEMATOLOGICA, 79(6), 542-545.

Salvage chemotherapy with pentostatin in prolymphocytic leukemia

VOSO, MARIA TERESA;
1994-01-01

Abstract

We report 4 cases of prolymphocytic leukemia (PLL) resistant to conventional chemotherapy that were treated with pentostatin. We obtained 1 complete remission (CR) and 2 partial remissions (PR). Our data confirm the effectiveness of this drug in the treatment of prolymphocytic leukemia.
1994
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/15 - MALATTIE DEL SANGUE
English
Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Leukemia, Prolymphocytic; Male; Middle Aged; Pentostatin; Remission Induction; Salvage Therapy
Pagano, L., Ortu La Barbera, E., Voso, M.t., Zollino, M., Laurenti, L., Marra, R., et al. (1994). Salvage chemotherapy with pentostatin in prolymphocytic leukemia. HAEMATOLOGICA, 79(6), 542-545.
Pagano, L; Ortu La Barbera, E; Voso, Mt; Zollino, M; Laurenti, L; Marra, R; Leone, G
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