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Oganesyan A, Gregory A, Malard F, Ghahramanyan N, Mohty M, Kazandjian D, Mekinian A, Hakobyan Y. Monoclonal gammopathies of clinical significance (MGCS): In pursuit of optimal treatment. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1045002. [PMID: 36505449 PMCID: PMC9728929 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1045002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Monoclonal gammopathy of clinical significance (MGCS) represents a new clinical entity referring to a myriad of pathological conditions associated with the monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). The establishment of MGCS expands our current understanding of the pathophysiology of a range of diseases, in which the M protein is often found. Aside from the kidney, the three main organ systems most affected by monoclonal gammopathy include the peripheral nervous system, skin, and eye. The optimal management of these MGUS-related conditions is not known yet due to the paucity of clinical data, the rarity of some syndromes, and limited awareness among healthcare professionals. Currently, two main treatment approaches exist. The first one resembles the now-established therapeutic strategy for monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), in which chemotherapy with anti-myeloma agents is used to target clonal lesion that is thought to be the culprit of the complex clinical presentation. The second approach includes various systemic immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive options, including intravenous immunoglobulins, corticosteroids, or biological agents. Although some conditions of the MGCS spectrum can be effectively managed with therapies aiming at the etiology or pathogenesis of the disease, evidence regarding other pathologies is severely limited to individual patient data from case reports or series. Future research should pursue filling the gap in knowledge and finding the optimal treatment for this novel clinical category.
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- Artem Oganesyan
- Department of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, National Institute of Health, Yerevan, Armenia,Department Of Adult Hematology, Hematology Center after Prof. R. Yeolyan, Yerevan, Armenia,*Correspondence: Artem Oganesyan,
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, United States
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Cellular Therapy, INSERM, Saint-Antoine Research Centre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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- Department Of Adult Hematology, Hematology Center after Prof. R. Yeolyan, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Clinical Hematology and Cellular Therapy, INSERM, Saint-Antoine Research Centre, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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- Myeloma Program, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine (DMU i3), Sorbonne University, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France,French-Armenian Clinical Research Center, National Institute of Health, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Department of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, National Institute of Health, Yerevan, Armenia,Department Of Adult Hematology, Hematology Center after Prof. R. Yeolyan, Yerevan, Armenia
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Nicol C, Pan-Petesch B, Ianotto JC. Acquired von Willebrand syndrome and lymphoid neoplasms: A review of malignancy management, and propositions of practical recommendations. Haemophilia 2022; 28:938-949. [PMID: 36006003 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AWS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening bleeding disorder. AWS is primarily associated with lymphocyte-related disorders (AWS-LRD), such as lymphoma and IgM monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), and plasmocyte-related disorders (AWS-PRD), such as non-IgM MGUS and myeloma. Symptomatic treatments are important to control and prevent bleeding, but AWS-LRD and AWS-PRD can only be cured by targeting the responsible clonal cell. No reviews exist on this specific subgroup of AWS. AIM We performed a literature review to help manage these rare cases. METHOD Thirty-two AWS-PRD and 43 AWS-LRD cases with data on malignancy treatment were reported in 56 articles from the Medline database. RESULTS LRDs were exclusively indolent and primarily associated with IgM monoclonal compounds. LRDs and PRDs may be treated because of severe bleeding symptoms, but severe VWF deficiency did not necessarily correlate with severe bleeding. Immunosuppressive drugs in AWS-PRD, including rituximab, provided an overall response rate of AWS (AWS-ORR) of 30% (3/10), including short responses. Anti-myeloma drugs provided an AWS-ORR of 71.4% (20/28), with long-lasting remissions. Bortezomib was the most commonly used drug and provided an AWS-ORR of 66.7% (6/9), including therapeutic associations with other anti-myeloma drugs. Autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation was performed in eight and two patients, respectively, and some details on the management of AWS during these procedures were provided. Rituximab in AWS-LRD provided an AWS-ORR of 60% (3/5), and a chemotherapy + rituximab regimen increased the AWS-ORR to above 50%. Bleeding syndrome in AWS-PRD and AWS-LRD generally improved prior to AWS biological improvement. CONCLUSION Long term remission of AWS due to lymphoid neoplasms is attainable by treating the underlying clonal cell. Some data and recommendations are provided to help answer difficult questions, including treatment timing, choice of drug, and the timing of evaluations and treatment changes.
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- Christophe Nicol
- Service d'Onco-Hématologie, Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix, Morlaix, France
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- Service d'Hématologie Clinique, Institut de Cancéro-Hématologie, CHRU de Brest, Brest, France.,Centre de ressources et de compétence des maladies hémorragiques, CHRU de Brest, Brest, France
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Acquired von Willebrand syndrome can occur in the setting of myeloproliferative neoplasms; plasma cell dyscrasias and other lymphoproliferative disorders; autoimmune conditions; and causes of increased shear forces, such as aortic stenosis or other structural heart disease and mechanical circulatory support. The depletion of von Willebrand factor, especially high-molecular-weight multimers, can lead to mucocutaneous bleeding and the formation of arteriovenous malformations, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Management focuses on correction of the underlying cause when possible, but may include intravenous immunoglobulins, von Willebrand factor concentrate, rituximab, or antiangiogenic therapy depending on the clinical context.
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- Arielle L Langer
- Division of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome in IgM Monoclonal Gammopathy as the Presentation of Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma. Case Rep Hematol 2017; 2017:9862620. [PMID: 28695028 PMCID: PMC5485300 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9862620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is an increasingly recognized entity with numerous potential underlying etiologies. Most commonly implicated are lymphoproliferative, myeloproliferative, cardiovascular, and autoimmune disorders. Unlike inherited von Willebrand disease (vWD), AVWS tends to present at an older age and without a family history of vWD. Treatment is directed at the underlying etiology if one is uncovered, as well as treatment and prevention of bleeding. Here, we present a rare case of AVWS secondary to Waldenström macroglobulinemia which went unrecognized for several years but resolved promptly with treatment. The potential mechanisms of AVWS secondary to monoclonal gammopathies are discussed as well as strategies to treat and prevent bleeding in these patients.
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Komeno Y, Shibuya N, Uryu H, Yamada H, Toda T, Shibasaki M, Kunishima S, Iihara K, Ryu T. Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma with Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome Diagnosed via Splenic Bleeding. Intern Med 2017; 56:557-562. [PMID: 28250305 PMCID: PMC5399210 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.56.7258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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An 85-year-old woman underwent emergent splenectomy due to left abdominal pain and active bleeding in a massively enlarged spleen. The histological diagnosis was splenic marginal zone lymphoma (SMZL). A prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) was noted, and additional tests led to the diagnosis of type 2A-like acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS). An APTT cross mixing test ruled out the presence of inhibitors. She received eight courses of rituximab monotherapy. The coagulation data showed no improvement, possibly because the lymphoma showed a poor response to the treatment. AVWS rarely causes bleeding in solid organs. This is the first case of SMZL with AVWS diagnosed via splenic bleeding.
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- Yukiko Komeno
- Department of Hematology, Japan Community Healthcare Organization (JCHO) Tokyo Yamate Medical Center, Japan
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Glavey SV, Leung N. Monoclonal gammopathy: The good, the bad and the ugly. Blood Rev 2015; 30:223-31. [PMID: 26732417 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2015] [Revised: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 12/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a condition characterized by the presence of a monoclonal gammopathy (MG) in which the clonal mass has not reached a predefined state in which the condition is considered malignant. It is a precursor to conditions such as multiple myeloma or lymphoma at a rate of ~1%/year. Thus, from a hematologic standpoint, MGUS is a fairly benign condition. However, it is now recognized that organ damage resulting from just the MG without the need MM or lymphoma can occur. One of the most recognized is nephropathy secondary to monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS). Other well-recognized conditions include neuropathies, oculopathies and dermopathies. Some conditions such as autoimmune diseases and coagulopathies are less common and recognized. Finally, systemic involvement of multiple organs is well described in several entities. In all of these conditions, the role of the MG is no longer insignificant. Thus, the term MGUS should be avoided when describing these entities.
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- Siobhan V Glavey
- Department of Hematology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Budde U, Scheppenheim S, Dittmer R. Treatment of the acquired von Willebrand syndrome. Expert Rev Hematol 2015; 8:799-818. [DOI: 10.1586/17474086.2015.1060854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Scepansky E, Othman M, Smith H. Acquired von Willebrand syndrome with a type 2B phenotype: diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. Acta Haematol 2013; 131:213-7. [PMID: 24296552 DOI: 10.1159/000353525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this report, we provide evidence of an acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) with a type 2B phenotype rather than the expected type 1 or 2A. The patient was referred prior to surgical removal of a fibrous mass within the maxillary sinus. His first bleeding 7 years earlier following a retinal tear had been complicated by monocular blindness. Several mucocutanous bleedings followed. Hematological investigations revealed von Willebrand factor (VWF):Ag 91 IU/ml, factor VIII 86 IU/ml, VWF:RCo 34 IU/ml and profound thrombocytopenia with platelet clumping. VWF multimer analysis showed a loss of high-molecular-weight multimers and his plasma aggregated normal platelets under low ristocetin concentration, consistent with type 2B von Willebrand disease (VWD). Sequencing of VWF exon 28 and of the platelet GP1BA gene to investigate the possibility of platelet-type VWD failed to reveal mutations. Serum protein electrophoresis showed a monoclonal IgG protein and led to the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS), raising suspicion of an AVWS. Over 2 years, he experienced severe gingival bleedings and traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage. Following debridement of the sinus mass, the patient required 20 units of packed red blood cells, despite high-dose Humate-P, continuous Amicar and twice-daily platelet transfusions. Bleeding finally ceased following infusion of activated factor VIIa. A history of prior uncomplicated vasectomy and tendon laceration, no family history of bleeding, the inability to identify a causative mutation in either exon 28 VWF or platelet GP1BA and the MGUS led to diagnosis of AVWS with a type 2B phenotype. This case highlights the difficulties in assigning a diagnosis and the management of bleeding in a patient with an atypical presentation of AVWS.
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- Ellen Scepansky
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass., USA
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Kanakry JA, Gladstone DE. Maintaining hemostasis in acquired von Willebrand syndrome: a review of intravenous immunoglobulin and the importance of rituximab dose scheduling. Transfusion 2012; 53:1730-5. [DOI: 10.1111/trf.12017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Revised: 09/18/2012] [Accepted: 10/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Dierickx D, Beke E, Devos T, Delannoy A. The use of monoclonal antibodies in immune-mediated hematologic disorders. Med Clin North Am 2012; 96:583-619, xi. [PMID: 22703857 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2012.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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In this article, the evidence on the clinical use of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of immune-mediated hematologic disorders is described. Insights into pathogenic mechanisms have revealed a major role of both B and T cells. Controlled trials have shown conflicting results, necessitating further research regarding pathogenesis, mechanism of action, and resistance. Although the use of more potent and specific monoclonal antibody therapy, mainly targeting costimulation signals, may improve response rates and long-term outcome, its use should be carefully balanced against potential side effects.
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MESH Headings
- Alemtuzumab
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/pharmacology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/pharmacology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived/pharmacology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived/therapeutic use
- Antigens, CD20/immunology
- Basiliximab
- Daclizumab
- Graft vs Host Disease/drug therapy
- Hematologic Diseases/immunology
- Hematologic Diseases/therapy
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/adverse effects
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin G/pharmacology
- Immunoglobulin G/therapeutic use
- Immunosuppressive Agents/pharmacology
- Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use
- Infliximab
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/pharmacology
- Recombinant Fusion Proteins/therapeutic use
- Rituximab
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- Daan Dierickx
- Department of Hematology, University Hospitals Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Voisin S, Hamidou M, Lefrançois A, Sigaud M, Mahé B, Trossaërt M. Acquired von Willebrand syndrome associated with monoclonal gammopathy: a single-center study of 36 patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2011; 90:404-411. [PMID: 22033454 DOI: 10.1097/md.0b013e3182397166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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In this single-center retrospective study, we evaluated the accuracy of laboratory tests in diagnosing acquired von Willebrand syndrome associated with lymphoproliferative disorders in 36 consecutive patients diagnosed at the University Hospital of Nantes, France. We also compared hemostatic treatments in the following groups: 21 patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM), 14 with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) (10 with IgG-MGUS and 4 with IgM-MGUS), and 1 with IgA multiple myeloma (IgA-MM). The diagnosis was made in 18 (50%) patients during systematic screening, in 6 (17%) during active mild hemorrhage, and in 12 (33%) during an active, severe bleed. Of the laboratory tests studied, only closure times measured on the Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA)-100 device reliably diagnosed the hemostatic problem. There was no relationship between the factor VIII activity (FVIII:C) or von Willebrand factor activity (VWF:RCo) levels and the previous history of hemorrhage described by patients.We studied hemostatic treatment in most patients: IgG-MGUS patients responded well to high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) infusions (1 g/kg per d), although patients with IgM-MGUS did not. Desmopressin infusions were effective in 3 patients with IgG-MGUS and 2 patients with IgM-MGUS when the baseline values were above 10 IU/dL, but levels soon returned to the baseline. The 7 WM patients had a good response to desmopressin. These results confirm the efficacy of IVIg in IgG-MGUS patients and the prominent role of closure time in the diagnosis of acquired von Willebrand syndrome.
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- Sophie Voisin
- From Laboratoire Hématologie (SV), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Hôpital Rangueil, Toulouse; Médecine Interne (MH), Hôtel Dieu, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes; Centre Régional de Traitement de l'Hémophilie (AL, MS, MT), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes; and Hématologie Clinique (BM), Hôtel Dieu, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Nantes; France
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The acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is a bleeding disorder that is frequently unrecognized or is misdiagnosed as von Willebrand disease. AVWS is characterized by structural or functional defects of von Willebrand factor (VWF) that are secondary to autoimmune, lymphoproliferative or myeloproliferative, malignant, cardiovascular, or other disorders. VWF abnormalities in these disorders can result from (1) antibody-mediated clearance or functional interference, (2) adsorption to surfaces of transformed cells or platelets, or (3) increased shear stress and subsequent proteolysis. Diagnosis can be challenging as no single test is usually sufficient to prove or exclude AVWS. Furthermore, there are no evidence-based guidelines for management. Treatments of the underlying medical condition, including chemo/radiotherapy, surgery, or immunosuppressants can result in remission of AVWS, but is not always feasible and successful. Because of the heterogeneous mechanisms of AVWS, more than one therapeutic approach is often required to treat acute bleeds and for prophylaxis during invasive procedures; the treatment options include, but are not limited to, desmopressin, VWF-containing concentrates, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasmapheresis or recombinant factor VIIa. Here, we review the management of AVWS with an overview on the currently available evidence and additional considerations for typical treatment situations.
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Ojeda-Uribe M, Caron C, Itzhar-Baikian N, Debliquis A. Bortezomib effectiveness in one patient with acquired von Willebrand syndrome associated to monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Am J Hematol 2010; 85:396. [PMID: 20425807 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.21692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bussone G, Hachulla E, Sibilia J, Michel M, Godeau B, Guillevin L, Mouthon L. Rituximab et traitement des maladies auto-immunes et inflammatoires systémiques. Presse Med 2009; 38:808-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2009.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2009] [Accepted: 02/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mazoyer E, Fain O, Dhote R, Laurian Y. Is rituximab effective in acquired von Willebrand syndrome? Br J Haematol 2009; 144:967-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2141.2008.07538.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Unexpectedly high rates of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) concurrent with the introduction of highly effective immune modulating drugs thalidomide and lenolidomide for treatment of multiple myeloma have focused attention on the incidence and underlying pathophysiology of VTE in patients with plasma cell dyscrasias, and on thromboprophylaxis approaches. While bleeding complications are relatively uncommon in patients with lymphoproliferative disorders, acquired von Willebrand syndrome, typically occurring in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance, and acquired coagulopathies associated with primary amyloidosis can present with haemorrhagic complications and both are challenging to manage. This review highlights these important haemostasis-related complications of plasma cell dyscrasias and provides an overview of other uncommon bleeding and thrombotic events that can affect diagnostic and therapeutic management of clonal plasma cell disorders. Due to the infrequency of most of these haemostasis complications, available information is typically based on retrospective cases or series.
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- Charles Eby
- Department of Pathology & Immunology and Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA.
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