Clinical features and treatment outcomes of 14 patients with hepatosplenic γ δ T-cell lymphoma

Background Hepatosplenic gamma delta T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL) is a rare subtype of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) with aggressive clinical behavior. To date, no standard therapy for HSTCL has been established. This study analyzed the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis for patients with HSTCL to determine the best therapeutic approach. Methods We reviewed the clinical characteristics, treatments, and responses to treatment of patients in our center between January 2001 and June 2021, and also reviewed related literature. Results Median patient age was 38 years (range 16-60 years) and the patients included eight males and six females. HSTCL in these patients typically presented with B symptoms (71.4%), splenomegaly (100%), and hepatomegaly (50.0%), but lymphadenopathy was extremely rare. In these patients, routine laboratory testing showed elevated lactate dehydrogenase (71.4%), liver dysfunction (42.9%), and decreased fibrinogen (35.7%). In the induction phase, five of the 14 patients received chemotherapy regimens containing anthracycline (CHOP, or CHOP plus bortezomib or Chidamide), and six were treated with non-CHOP chemotherapy. Seven patients responded to induction treatment, four of whom received allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation and then achieved a complete response in the consolidation phase. survival time of patients who received alloHCT range from 10 to 27 months. Conclusion Hepatosplenic gamma delta T-cell lacks a standard therapy and is often refractory to conventional chemotherapy regimens. Intensive induction chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic cell transplantation may improve the prognosis of HSTCL.

Automated summary

HSTCL typically presents with splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and B symptoms. Some patients respond to chemotherapy, with those receiving allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation having a survival time ranging from 10 to 27 months. Intensive induction chemotherapy followed by HSCT may improve the prognosis of HSTCL.