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The Efficacy of Imatinib Mesylate in the Treatment of a Rare Lytic Bone Lesion Caused by Hypereosinophilic Syndrome/Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia.
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JBJS Case Connector . Jan-Mar2020, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Case: We report a patient with hypereosinophilia-associated massive osteolytic lesion of the sacrum who was admitted to our hospital. Genetic analysis revealed that atypical eosinophilic cells were positive for FIP1-like-1-platelet-derived growth factor receptor-alpha (FIP1L1-PDGFRA) fusion gene. Treatment was initiated with oral administration of imatinib mesylate. The patient responded rapidly to this medication with a marked reduction in eosinophilia both from the peripheral blood and FIP1L1-PDGFRA fusion gene in the bone marrow within 2 weeks, followed by gradual osteosclerotic repair of the sacrum. Conclusions: This case study found that the drug imatinib proved very effective in the treatment of this rare condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21603251
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- JBJS Case Connector
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 144212107
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00126