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  • Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare hematologic cancer affecting subcutaneous fat, often accompanied by systemic symptoms.
  • Typical treatments, like CHOP and related regimens, may not be effective, as seen in four cases that were resistant to standard therapies but showed significant improvement after starting oral cyclosporin.
  • The study recommends considering cyclosporin as a potential treatment option for SPTCL, with some patients achieving complete remission for 8 to 9 months following its use.

Article Abstract

Subcutaneous panniculitis-like T-cell lymphoma (SPTCL) is a rare form of hematologic malignancy characterized by lesions in subcutaneous fat associated with systemic symptoms. The standard treatment of the disease, currently, is not established, but CHOP or CHOP-like regimens are usually given. We report, herein, 4 cases of SPTCL diagnosed by histopathology and immunohistochemistry who were refractory to CHOP and/or ESHAP and/or fludarabine-based regimen, but showed rapid improvement within weeks after oral cyclosporin 4 mg/kg/day. Three sustained complete remission for the durations of 8 - 9 months off-treatments. T-cell receptor gene rearrangement revealed polyclonality in 3 cases and monoclonality in 1 case. Our data suggest the benefit of incorporating cyclosporin into the treatment regimen for SPTCL.

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