Multiagent chemotherapy including IrIVA regimen and maintenance therapy in the treatment of desmoplastic small round cell tumor.

Ferrari, Andrea; Bergamaschi, Luca; Chiaravalli, Stefano; Pecori, Emilia; Diletto, Barbara; Alessandro, Ombretta; Giandini, Tommaso; Virginia, Livellara; Sironi, Giovanna; Casanova, Michela

This study reports the treatment feasibility and efficacy of a novel multiagent intensive treatment program for young patients with desmoplastic small round cell tumor. This small series includes three patients and should be seen as a first suggestion of integration of the dose density and the maintenance chemotherapy concept. The IrIVA regimen (irinotecan, ifosfamide, vincristine, and actinomycin-D) is added-used at a short interval between chemotherapy administrations-at more classic intensive ifosfamide-based regimens. The vinorelbine and low-dose oral cyclophosphamide maintenance therapy is added at the end of conventional chemotherapy to achieve an antiangiogenic effect.