Irinotecán y temozolomida en tumores sólidos pediátricos en recaída o refractarios / Irinotecan plus temozolomide in refractory or relapsed pediatric solid tumors

Introducción: El pronóstico de los tumores sólidos pediátricos refractarios o en recaída es infausto, y actualmente no existen tratamientos estandarizados para este tipo de situaciones. La combinación irinotecán y temozolomida ha demostrado su utilidad en adultos como segunda línea de tratamiento en distintos tumores sólidos. En pacientes pediátricos ya ha demostrado su eficacia en sarcoma de Ewing, neuroblastoma o rabdomiosarcoma en recaída o refractario. Pacientes y métodos: Se ha realizado un estudio retrospectivo de 32 pacientes pediátricos con tumores sólidos en recaída o refractarios que fueron tratados con irinotecán y temozolomida desde septiembre de 2005 hasta junio de 2012 en el Servicio de Oncología del Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús. Se analizaron las características clínicas, el tratamiento realizado, la toxicidad presentada y la respuesta obtenida. Resultados: Treinta y dos pacientes recibieron un total de 180 ciclos. De 30 pacientes valorables, 10 (33%) presentaron respuesta positiva (2 remisión completa y 8 remisión parcial) y 8 (27%) mantuvieron enfermedad estable. El 94% de los pacientes que obtuvo respuesta lo hicieron en los 4 primeros ciclos. De los 180 ciclos analizados, solo 50 (28%) presentaron toxicidad y, de ellos, solo 15 (8%) fueron de grado III-IV . La toxicidad más frecuente fue la diarrea que apareció en 18 pacientes. Todos los pacientes recibieron el tratamiento de forma ambulatoria, excepto 3 que precisaron ingreso por síntomas relacionados con su enfermedad de base. Conclusión: La combinación irinotecán y temozolomida es bien tolerada y activa frente a tumores sólidos pediátricos refractarios al tratamiento o en recaída (AU)

Introduction: The prognosis of refractory or relapsed pediatric solid tumors is very poor, and there is no standard treatment for this condition. The combination of irinotecan and temozolomide has proved useful in adults as a second-line treatment of different solid tumors. In pediatric patients, this combination has been effective in Ewing's sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and relapsed or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma. Patients and methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 32 pediatric patients with refractory or relapsed solid tumors, who were treated with irinotecan and temozolomide in the Oncology Department at Children's Hospital Niño Jesus from September 2005 to June 2012. The clinical characteristics, treatment performed, toxicity and outcome, were analyzed. Results: Thirty-two patients received a total of 180 cycles. Of the 30 evaluable patients, 10 (33%) had a positive response (2 complete remission and 8 partial remission), and in 8 (27%) the disease remained stable. Almost all (94%) of the patients achieved a response in the first four cycles. Of the 180 cycles analyzed, only 50 (28%) had toxicity, and of these only 15 (8%) were grade III-IV . The most common toxicity was diarrhea appearing in 18 patients. All patients received ambulatory treatment, except three of them who required hospitalization due to symptoms of their underlying disease. Conclusion: The combination of irinotecan and temozolomide is well tolerated and active against pediatric refractory or relapsed solid tumors (AU)

[Irinotecan plus temozolomide in refractory or relapsed pediatric solid tumors]. / Irinotecán y temozolomida en tumores sólidos pediátricos en recaída o refractarios.

INTRODUCTION: The prognosis of refractory or relapsed pediatric solid tumors is very poor, and there is no standard treatment for this condition. The combination of irinotecan and temozolomide has proved useful in adults as a second-line treatment of different solid tumors. In pediatric patients, this combination has been effective in Ewing's sarcoma, neuroblastoma, and relapsed or refractory rhabdomyosarcoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted on 32 pediatric patients with refractory or relapsed solid tumors, who were treated with irinotecan and temozolomide in the Oncology Department at Children's Hospital Niño Jesus from September 2005 to June 2012. The clinical characteristics, treatment performed, toxicity and outcome, were analyzed. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients received a total of 180 cycles. Of the 30 evaluable patients, 10 (33%) had a positive response (2 complete remission and 8 partial remission), and in 8 (27%) the disease remained stable. Almost all (94%) of the patients achieved a response in the first four cycles. Of the 180 cycles analyzed, only 50 (28%) had toxicity, and of these only 15 (8%) were grade iii-iv. The most common toxicity was diarrhea appearing in 18 patients. All patients received ambulatory treatment, except three of them who required hospitalization due to symptoms of their underlying disease. CONCLUSION: The combination of irinotecan and temozolomide is well tolerated and active against pediatric refractory or relapsed solid tumors.