Red cell exchange for rapid leukoreduction in adults with hyperleukocytosis and leukostasis

Blood. 2024 Mar 14;143(11):1049-1054. doi: 10.1182/blood.2023021895.

Abstract

We show that red cell exchange (RCE) treats hyperleukocytosis in acute leukemia. RCE provided similar leukoreduction to standard therapeutic leukoreduction and could be superior in patients with severe anemia or monocytic leukemias or when requiring rapid treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Leukapheresis
  • Leukemia, Monocytic, Acute* / therapy
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute* / therapy
  • Leukocytosis / therapy
  • Leukostasis* / therapy