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Venetoclax-based therapy for early relapse in acute myeloid leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a case report and minireview
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  • Yufeng Du,
  • Mohammad arian Hassani,
  • Chunhong Li,
  • Zhijia Zhao,
  • Yikun Liu,
  • Chengtao Zhang,
  • Jinsong Yan
Yufeng Du
Dalian Medical University
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Mohammad arian Hassani
Dalian Medical University
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Chunhong Li
Dalian Medical University
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Zhijia Zhao
Dalian Medical University
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Yikun Liu
Dalian Medical University
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Chengtao Zhang
Dalian Medical University
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Jinsong Yan
Dalian Medical University

Corresponding Author:yanjsdmu@dmu.edu.cn

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Abstract

Background: Refractory/Relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (R/R-AML) typically exhibits resistance to conventional chemotherapy, resulting in a poor overall therapeutic outcome, salvage allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is the primary treatment option in such patients. However, post-transplant relapse is still a challenge, with no established effective regimens. Case: In this case report, we present the case of a 40-year-old male diagnosed with R/R-AML who underwent salvage allo-HSCT. Unfortunately, after 4 months of follow-up, a relapse occurred. we modified the immunosuppressive therapy and administered donor lymphocyte infusion (DLI) and decitabine but failed to obtain complete remission (CR). Subsequently, a combination of venetoclax (Ven) and azacitidine (Aza), followed by the DLI regimen, was initiated. The patient achieved CR with no measurable residual disease. Conclusion: Our data suggests that the administration of Ven in combination with Aza followed by the DLI regimen used for early post-HSCT relapsed AML could serve as a valuable reference for treating similar patients.
29 Sep 2024Submitted to Cancer Reports
04 Oct 2024Submission Checks Completed
04 Oct 2024Assigned to Editor
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08 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned