Combination chemotherapy in histiocytosis X.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Twenty-five children with generalized histiocytosis X were treated with a combination of cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, and prednisone: 8 patients experienced complete response, 8 partial response, 2 imporvement, and 7 no response. Response rates for children over 1 year of age were higher than those reported for single agents. Twelve children are now off therapy with no evidence of disease for 10--50 months. Very poor response rates and high toxicity were seen in children less than 1 year of age. The two infants who eventually achieved CR did so by other therapies. Further trials in combination chemotherapy must weight possible long-term effects of such therapy against the prospect of more rapid disease control.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Komp, DM; Vietti, TJ; Berry, DH; Starling, KA; Haggard, ME; George, SL
Published Date
- 1977
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 3 / 3
Start / End Page
- 267 - 273
PubMed ID
- 311409
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0098-1532
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/mpo.2950030308
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States