The document discusses acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. It provides background on ALL, noting that it is a malignant disease caused by the infiltration of immature lymphoblasts in bone marrow and lymphatic organs. It then discusses the epidemiology, incidence, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, classification, prognostic factors, and management of ALL. The management involves induction of remission through chemotherapy with drugs like vincristine and dexamethasone, intensification/consolidation therapy, central nervous system treatment, and continuation therapy, all with the goal of eradicating leukemic cells. It concludes by noting challenges in diagnosis, cost, and treatment complications for ALL patients.
The document discusses acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. It provides background on ALL, noting that it is a malignant disease caused by the infiltration of immature lymphoblasts in bone marrow and lymphatic organs. It then discusses the epidemiology, incidence, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, classification, prognostic factors, and management of ALL. The management involves induction of remission through chemotherapy with drugs like vincristine and dexamethasone, intensification/consolidation therapy, central nervous system treatment, and continuation therapy, all with the goal of eradicating leukemic cells. It concludes by noting challenges in diagnosis, cost, and treatment complications for ALL patients.
The document discusses acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. It provides background on ALL, noting that it is a malignant disease caused by the infiltration of immature lymphoblasts in bone marrow and lymphatic organs. It then discusses the epidemiology, incidence, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, classification, prognostic factors, and management of ALL. The management involves induction of remission through chemotherapy with drugs like vincristine and dexamethasone, intensification/consolidation therapy, central nervous system treatment, and continuation therapy, all with the goal of eradicating leukemic cells. It concludes by noting challenges in diagnosis, cost, and treatment complications for ALL patients.
Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Introduction Leukemia: 25-35% Childhood Cancer ALL: Malignant Disease Progressive Infiltration of Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Organs by immature lymphoid cell lymphoblasts
Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Etiology and Epidemiology Radiation Chemicals Drugs Viruses Genetic Abnormalities Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Incidence 3 per 100.000 children Peak: 2-6 years Sardjito (1992-1998) Leukemia= 48% Indonesia problems: Registration, Protocol, Specific diagnosis, Cost (drugs and suportive) Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Prognosis Poorer Countries: prognosis poor Many patients without any treatment
Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Clinical Signs Symptoms: Malaise, Fatigue Bleeding, bruising Fever Bone pain Lymphadenophaty (80% Splenomegali and hepatomegali (70-75%) Enlargement of the testes CNS: Intracranial pressure > and cranial nerve palsies) Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Laboratory and Radiology Peripheral blood: anemia, trombocytopenia, Neutropenia Bone marrow Aspirate: >25% leukemia lymphoblasts Radiographic: Mediastinal mass (5-10%) Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. FAB Classification Morphological classification: French-American-British (FAB): L1: 80%, L3:< 2%, L2: the Remainder
L1: Higher remission Prolonged survival than L2 and L3 L3: The worst prognosis
Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Prognostic Factors WBC, Hb, Trombosit Age Cytogenetic Age Organomegaly FAB Morphology Immunophenotype Mediastinum mass, Sex, CNS disease Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. ALL Management in childhood Four components Remission induction Intensification CNS treatment Continuation The purpose: eradicate leukemic cells Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Remission induction Regimen: Vincrisrine (VCR) Dexzamethasone Methotrexate (MTX) intratekal Daunorobicin (Dauno) hanya untuk resti L-asparaginase Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Problems: Difficult diagnosis Education/ information No cost, no delay Complications/ failure Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Intensification/ consolidation Combination: MTx iv, 6- MP and L-asp Problems: cost, complications, isolation room Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Supportive care Hemorrhage Infection Leukemia patients association Doc. Arifin Dwi Atmaja, S. Kep. Terima kasih