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Acute myeloid leukemia in Italian patients with multiple sclerosis treated with mitoxantrone
COCCO, ELEONORA;GALLO, PASQUALE;CAPOBIANCO, MARTINA;Frau, J.;LOREFICE, LORENA;Coghe, G.;
2011-01-01
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the incidence and dose-dependency of mitoxantrone (MTX)-associated acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) in the network of Italian multiple sclerosis (MS) clinics. Methods: We performed a multicenter retrospective cohort study of patients treated with MTX in MS centers under the Italian national health care system between 1998 and 2008. Demographic, disease, treatment, and follow-up information were collected using hospital records. Results: Data were available for 3,220 patients (63% women) from 40 Italian centers. Follow-up (mean±SD) was 49±29 months (range 12-140 months).Weobserved 30 cases of AML (incidence 0.93% [95% confidence interval 0.60%-1.26%]). The mean cumulative dose was higher in patients with AML (78 vs 65 mg/m2, p=0.028). The median interval from the start of therapy to AML diagnosis was longer than expected at 33 months (range 13-84 months); 8 patients (27%) developed AML 4 years or more after the first MTX infusion. The rate of mortality associated with AML was 37%. Conclusions: This higher than expected risk of AML and related mortality requires that treatment decisions must be made jointly between clinicians and patients who understand their prognosis, treatment options, and treatment-related risks. The now large exposed MS population must be monitored for hematologic abnormalities for at least 6 years from the end of therapy, to ensure the rapid actions needed for early diagnosis and treatment of AML.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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