Primary plasma cell leukemia: autologous stem cell transplant in an era of novel induction drugs

Bone Marrow Transplant. 2019 Jul;54(7):1089-1093. doi: 10.1038/s41409-018-0392-1. Epub 2018 Nov 16.

Abstract

Primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL) is a rare and aggressive variant of multiple myeloma (MM) with poor long-term survival after cytotoxic chemotherapy. Many novel drugs have revolutionized the treatment algorithms for MM. The impact of targeted therapy, both pre- and post-autologous stem cell transplant (auto-HCT) remains an area of ongoing interest. In this study, we report outcomes post auto-HCT for pPCL and the impact of maintenance therapy posttransplant with novel agents.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Autografts
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Induction Chemotherapy*
  • Leukemia, Plasma Cell / mortality*
  • Leukemia, Plasma Cell / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Survival Rate