Articles

P1.22 Characteristics, treatment and prognosis of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a single center retrospective study

BJH - volume 6, issue Abstract Book BHS, january 2015

D. Dierickx MD, PhD, A. van Mellaert , L. Smets , G. Verhoef MD, PhD, P. Clement MD, PhD, P. Demaerel , T. Tousseyn MD, PhD, M. Delforge MD, PhD, T. Devos MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, J. Maertens MD, PhD, H. Schoemans MD, PhD

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P3.02 Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Crohn’s Disease: Results from our first 14 patients

BJH - volume 6, issue Abstract Book BHS, january 2015

D. Dierickx MD, PhD, A. Van Besien MD, S. Vermeire , G. Verhoef MD, PhD, M. Delforge MD, PhD, T. Devos MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, J. Maertens MD, PhD, H. Schoemans MD, PhD

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P4.10 De novo thrombotic microangiopathy after non-renal solid organ transplantation

BJH - volume 6, issue Abstract Book BHS, january 2015

D. Dierickx MD, PhD, A. Verbiest , J. Pirenne , G. Verhoef MD, PhD, M. Delforge MD, PhD, T. Devos MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, J. Maertens MD, PhD, H. Schoemans MD, PhD

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Treatment of mantle cell lymphomas: recommendations of the Belgian Hematological Society

BJH - volume 5, issue 3, september 2014

E. Mourin MD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, A. Bosly MD, PhD, C. Bonnet MD, PhD, V. De Wilde MD, PhD, C. Doyen MD, PhD, C. Hermans MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, L. Michaux MD, PhD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, A. Sonet MD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, P. Zachée MD, PhD, M. André MD, PhD

Summary

Mantle cell lymphoma was recognised in the nineties and is characterised by the t(11;14)(q13;q32) translocation which results in overexpression of cyclin D1.1 This disease represents approximately 6% of all non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Mantle cell lymphoma generally affects patients over 60 years-old. Most patients have advanced disease (>70 % Ann Arbor stage IV). Several efforts have been made to predict outcome in mantle cell lymphoma. The cell-proliferation marker Ki-67, the Mantle Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and minimal residual disease are prognostic tools. For young patients, chemoimmunotherapy followed by high-dose chemotherapy plus stem cell transplantation is the treatment of choice. For the main group of older patients, chemo-immunotherapy followed by maintenance with rituximab is the gold standard. In relapses, temsirolimus is actually registered and new drugs, such as ibrutinib, are currently evaluated with promising preliminary results.2–5

(BELG J HEMATOL 2014;5(3):89–96)

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Bendamustine: a therapy from the past, for the present and future, in daily clinical practice

BJH - volume 5, issue 3, september 2014

A. Janssens MD, PhD

Summary

Bendamustine is an efficacious treatment for several lymphoma subtypes with a mild toxicity profile. This review will describe practical recommendations concerning administration and adverse events to guide the clinician in the optimal use of this compound.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2014;5(3):97–103)

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BHS guidelines for the treatment of marginal zone lymphomas

BJH - volume 5, issue 1, march 2014

D. Bron MD, PhD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD, A. Kentos MD, PhD, F. Offner MD, PhD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, C. Bonnet MD, PhD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD

Summary

Marginal zone lymphomas are a heterogeneous subtype of indolent B-non-Hodgkin Lymphoma that includes three distinct diseases: Extranodal mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, nodal marginal zone lymphoma and splenic marginal zone lymphoma lymphocytes +/− villous lymphocytes. The different diagnosis, work up and treatment options are discussed in these guidelines.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2014;5(1):12–21)

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Treatment of peripheral T-cell lymphomas: recommendations of the Belgian Hematological Society (BHS)

BJH - volume 4, issue 3, september 2013

F. Van Obbergh MD, A. Van Hoof MD, PhD, G. Verhoef MD, PhD, D. Dierickx MD, PhD, V. De Wilde MD, PhD, F. Offner MD, PhD, D. Bron MD, PhD, A. Sonet MD, M. André MD, PhD, A. Janssens MD, PhD, C. Bonnet MD, PhD, B. Deprijck MD, P. Zachée MD, PhD, A. Kentos MD, PhD, W. Schroyens MD, PhD, E. Van den Neste MD, PhD

Summary

The sub-committee on lymphoproliferative disorders of the Belgian Hematological Society has met several times to prepare guidelines on the management of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphomas. Each panellist’s expert provided interpretation of the evidence, based on literature review and personal experience. The available evidence was systematically discussed prior to formulating recommendations. A systematic approach to obtain consensus of expert opinion was used. After each meeting, the draft guideline was circulated to all experts for comment and approval. The present guidelines focus on general management of peripheral T-cell lymphomas with special emphasis on more specific disease-adapted strategies.

(BELG J HEMATOL 2013;4(3):90–101)

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