Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia with MLL gene rearrangement following radioimmunotherapy (RAIT) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

C. Nabhan*, L. A. Peterson, S. A. Kent, M. S. Tallman, G. Dewald, P. Multani, L. I. Gordon

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Abstract

Targeted therapy with conjugated and unconjugated monoclonal antibodies for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has revolutionized the approach to this disease. The efficacy and low toxicity of these agents have allowed introduction of this strategy in the early stages of therapy. Longer follow-up is needed before validating the safety of these agents. Since monoclonal antibodies are being given as front-line therapy, it is important to identify all potential adverse events. We report a case of secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) with 11q23 cytogenetic abnormality and mixed lymphoid leukemia (MLL) gene expression in a patient treated with Y90 labeled anti-CD20 antibody (Zevalin). The patient was not exposed to topoisomerase II inhibitors. Our observations suggest a relationship between 11q23 leukemia and radioimmunotherapy (RAIT) and further studies are needed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2145-2149
Number of pages5
JournalLeukemia and Lymphoma
Volume43
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2002

Funding

This work was supported in part by the clinical oncology training grant (5T32 CA79447-03) from the National Cancer Institute.

Keywords

  • Acute myelogenous leukemia
  • MLL gene rearrangement
  • Radioimmunotherapy
  • Secondary leukemia
  • Zevalin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hematology
  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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