Bence-Jones Protein λ-type Multiple Myeloma Patient Withdrawn from Maintenance Hemodialysis after Long-term Bortezomib and Dexamethasone Therapy

Intern Med. 2016;55(3):263-8. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.55.5310. Epub 2016 Feb 1.

Abstract

The effectiveness of bortezomib treatment for multiple myeloma (MM) is well established. However, the protocol by which maintenance therapy using bortezomib should be continued for myeloma patients requiring regular hemodialysis remains to be established. We herein report a case of MM with severe renal insufficiency requiring hemodialysis for nearly 30 months which was finally withdrawn from renal replacement therapy during monthly maintenance treatment with bortezomib and dexamethasone for two years. The details of this case are essential for establishing clinical guidelines for applying intermittent low-frequency bortezomib therapy in dialysis-dependent myeloma patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / etiology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bence Jones Protein / urine*
  • Bortezomib / administration & dosage*
  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*
  • Multiple Myeloma / metabolism
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Renal Dialysis / methods*
  • Renal Insufficiency / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Bortezomib
  • Dexamethasone
  • Bence Jones Protein