title: Low-dose methotrexate for the Sézary syndrome.
abstract: Seventeen patients with Sézary syndrome were treated with low-dose methotrexate for periods of up to 5 years (median follow-up 22 months). Seven patients (41%) achieved a complete response, and six patients (35%) achieved a partial response (more than 50% improvement). As of their latest evaluation, 10 of 17 (59%) were in a state of either complete or partial response. The estimated 5-year survival rate was 71% (standard error 13%). Toxicity was minor and self-limiting in only one patient. Clinical improvement was accompanied by a decrease in the circulating Sézary cell count.
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of California-San Francisco.
authors: H S
authors: HS
authors: Zackheim
authors: E H
authors: EH
authors: Epstein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012751:Sezary Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D015996:Survival Rate
chemical_list: D008727:Methotrexate