Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports (Nov 2022)

Liposomal Daunorubicin and Cytarabine, a Potential Therapy for Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm

  • Prashanth Ashok Kumar MBBS,
  • Mulham Ombada MBBS,
  • Gayatri Pemmasani MBBS,
  • Ajay Tambe MBBS,
  • Katalin Banki MD,
  • Teresa Gentile MD, PhD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096221127114
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare aggressive malignancy with poor outcomes. Although novel options like tagraxofusp, a CD123-directed cytotoxin, has emerged and is promising, treatment options are very limited in the relapsed and recurrent setting. We present a case of refractory BPDCN in a 62-year-old man who showed a complete bone marrow response to liposomal daunorubicin and cytarabine (vyxeos).