T-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma: Relapse 16 Years after First Remission. (13th April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Elreda, Lauren; Sandhu, Manpreet; Sun, Xinlai; Bekele, Wondwessen; Cohen, Alice J.; Shah, Maya
• Other Names: Allsup D. J. Academic Editor.; Dasgupta U. Academic Editor.; Kawauchi K. Academic Editor.; Ohsaka A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in hematology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-04-13
• Subjects: Hematology -- Periodicals; Hematology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Hematology; Hematologic Diseases; Blood -- Diseases; Hematology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.15
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/359158
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6560

Abstract

Abstract : Little information is available regarding late relapse in patients with T-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-LBL). Because of the aggressive nature of this disease, relapse is common and often happens early. Late relapses are rare and generally occur within a few years after initial remission. The relapse rate after 3 years has been reported to steadily decrease over time yet does not parallel with cure. We report a case of a 26-year-old female with T-LBL and relapse 16 years after her first remission with successful treatment with HyperCVAD and L-asparaginase.