Glofitamab treatment of Richter transformation with isolated central nervous system involvement: a case report
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a common subtype of Richter transformation (RT) in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), accounting for 90-95% of all transformation cases. However, RT with isolated cerebral involvement is rare. Herein, we report the case of a 67-year-old man with DLBCL that transformed from CLL during obinutuzumab treatment. This patient developed RT with only central nervous system (CNS) involvement and no systemic features. After undergoing single-agent treatment with the CD20×CD3 bispecific antibody glofitamab, the patient regained consciousness and improved clinically. Although only one successful case has been presented, glofitamab may be considered a promising therapeutic option for patients with RT and isolated CNS involvement.
Authors
- Xuemei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3442-324X)
- Xiaohui Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4746-4262)
- Ping Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8068-1891)
- Bing-Zong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2732-9354)
- Liying Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4517-0751)
- Weicheng Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0405-2559)
- Kang Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1047-1378)
Institutions
- Soochow University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2025-07-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1635589
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science and Technology Program of Suzhou