<p>Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a serious condition characterised by uncontrolled hyperinflammation. Etoposide has been used as a treatment option in paediatric HLH; however, its effectiveness and the necessity for adult induction therapy remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of etoposide-based induction therapy in adult HLH, focusing on overall response (OR). A systematic literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on 11 December 2023, resulting in the inclusion of seven studies in the analysis. The pooled data demonstrated a significant improvement in OR with etoposide-based therapy in adult patients with HLH (1.95, 95% CI 1.51–2.53), compared with non-etoposide-treated patients. Furthermore, overall survival improved with etoposide treatment (1.25, 95% CI 1.03–1.52). Our analysis revealed the potential benefit of etoposide-based therapy in adult patients with HLH. Therefore, etoposide should be considered as a timely and early therapeutic option for the management of adult HLH.</p>

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Assessing the effectiveness of etoposide treatment in adult haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  • Tiankuo Gao,
  • Dina Suolitiken,
  • Chun Yang,
  • Chaofan Wu,
  • Lingbo He,
  • Yini Wang

摘要

Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a serious condition characterised by uncontrolled hyperinflammation. Etoposide has been used as a treatment option in paediatric HLH; however, its effectiveness and the necessity for adult induction therapy remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of etoposide-based induction therapy in adult HLH, focusing on overall response (OR). A systematic literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on 11 December 2023, resulting in the inclusion of seven studies in the analysis. The pooled data demonstrated a significant improvement in OR with etoposide-based therapy in adult patients with HLH (1.95, 95% CI 1.51–2.53), compared with non-etoposide-treated patients. Furthermore, overall survival improved with etoposide treatment (1.25, 95% CI 1.03–1.52). Our analysis revealed the potential benefit of etoposide-based therapy in adult patients with HLH. Therefore, etoposide should be considered as a timely and early therapeutic option for the management of adult HLH.