Treatment of EBV-induced lymphoproliferative disorder with epipodophyllotoxin VP16-213. 1994

R Migliorati, and A Castaldo, and S Russo, and F Porta, and A Fiorillo, and S Guida, and V Poggi, and A Guarino
Department of Paediatrics, University Federico II of Naples, Italy.

A case of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis consistent with X-linked lymphoproliferative disorder is described. Remission was observed after administration of VP-213, a cytotoxic drug generally used to treat histiocytosis. The child is currently in good clinical health.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007244 Infectious Mononucleosis A common, acute infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN). There is an increase in mononuclear white blood cells and other atypical lymphocytes, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and occasionally hepatomegaly with hepatitis. Glandular Fever,Mononucleosis, Infectious,Fever, Glandular
D008040 Genetic Linkage The co-inheritance of two or more non-allelic GENES due to their being located more or less closely on the same CHROMOSOME. Genetic Linkage Analysis,Linkage, Genetic,Analyses, Genetic Linkage,Analysis, Genetic Linkage,Genetic Linkage Analyses,Linkage Analyses, Genetic,Linkage Analysis, Genetic
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008198 Lymph Nodes They are oval or bean shaped bodies (1 - 30 mm in diameter) located along the lymphatic system. Lymph Node,Node, Lymph,Nodes, Lymph
D008232 Lymphoproliferative Disorders Disorders characterized by proliferation of lymphoid tissue, general or unspecified. Duncan's Syndrome,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome,Duncan Disease,Epstein-Barr Virus Infection, Familial Fatal,Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced Lymphoproliferative Disease In Males,Familial Fatal Epstein-Barr Infection,Immunodeficiency 5,Immunodeficiency, X-Linked Progressive Combined Variable,Lymphoproliferative Disease, X-Linked,Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, X-Linked, 1,Purtilo Syndrome,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder,Disease, Duncan,Disease, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,Diseases, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,Disorder, Lymphoproliferative,Disorder, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,Disorders, Lymphoproliferative,Disorders, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,Epstein Barr Virus Induced Lymphoproliferative Disease In Males,Epstein Barr Virus Infection, Familial Fatal,Familial Fatal Epstein Barr Infection,Immunodeficiency 5s,Immunodeficiency, X Linked Progressive Combined Variable,Lymphoproliferative Disease, X Linked,Lymphoproliferative Diseases, X-Linked,Lymphoproliferative Disorder,Lymphoproliferative Disorder, X-Linked,Lymphoproliferative Disorders, X-Linked,Lymphoproliferative Syndrome, X-Linked,Lymphoproliferative Syndromes, X-Linked,Purtilo Syndromes,Syndrome, Purtilo,Syndrome, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,Syndromes, Purtilo,Syndromes, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative,X Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease,X Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder,X Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Diseases,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disorders,X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Syndromes
D008297 Male Males
D011034 Podophyllotoxin A lignan (LIGNANS) found in PODOPHYLLIN resin from the roots of PODOPHYLLUM plants. It is a potent spindle poison, toxic if taken internally, and has been used as a cathartic. It is very irritating to skin and mucous membranes, has keratolytic actions, has been used to treat warts and keratoses, and may have antineoplastic properties, as do some of its congeners and derivatives. Epipodophyllotoxin,CPH86,Condyline,Condylox,Podocon-25,Podofilm,Podofilox,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a alpha,9 alpha))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a alpha,9 beta))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a alpha,8a beta,9 alpha))-Isomer,Podophyllotoxin, (5R-(5 alpha,5a beta,8a alpha,9 beta))-Isomer,Wartec,Warticon
D001853 Bone Marrow The soft tissue filling the cavities of bones. Bone marrow exists in two types, yellow and red. Yellow marrow is found in the large cavities of large bones and consists mostly of fat cells and a few primitive blood cells. Red marrow is a hematopoietic tissue and is the site of production of erythrocytes and granular leukocytes. Bone marrow is made up of a framework of connective tissue containing branching fibers with the frame being filled with marrow cells. Marrow,Red Marrow,Yellow Marrow,Marrow, Bone,Marrow, Red,Marrow, Yellow
D002675 Child, Preschool A child between the ages of 2 and 5. Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D004854 Herpesvirus 4, Human The type species of LYMPHOCRYPTOVIRUS, subfamily GAMMAHERPESVIRINAE, infecting B-cells in humans. It is thought to be the causative agent of INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS and is strongly associated with oral hairy leukoplakia (LEUKOPLAKIA, HAIRY;), BURKITT LYMPHOMA; and other malignancies. Burkitt Herpesvirus,Burkitt Lymphoma Virus,E-B Virus,EBV,Epstein-Barr Virus,Human Herpesvirus 4,Infectious Mononucleosis Virus,Burkitt's Lymphoma Virus,HHV-4,Herpesvirus 4 (gamma), Human,Burkitts Lymphoma Virus,E B Virus,E-B Viruses,Epstein Barr Virus,Herpesvirus, Burkitt,Infectious Mononucleosis Viruses,Lymphoma Virus, Burkitt,Mononucleosis Virus, Infectious,Mononucleosis Viruses, Infectious

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