Successful treatment of B cell prolymphocytic leukemia by fludarabine, cyclophosphomide and rituximab therapy: own experience and literature review / 白血病·淋巴瘤

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of B cell prolymphocytic leukemia (B-PLL).Methods The clinical manifestation,treatment and outcome of a 33-year-old man with B-PLL were reported.Results The young patient had thrombocytopenia and systemic B-symptoms,markedly raised lymphocyte'count,bulky splenomegaly and lymphadenopathy.He refused stem cell transplant,so RFC regimen (fludarabine,cyclophosphomide and rituximab) therapy were administered.After 4 cycles of RFC therapy,the patient achieved a complete immunophenotypical and hematological remission response.Conclusion RFC therapy might be a feasible and useful treatment option for B-PLL.