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What is the definition of Richter Syndrome?
Richter syndrome is a rare condition in which chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) changes into a fast-growing type of lymphoma. Symptoms of Richter syndrome can include fever, loss of weight and muscle mass, abdominal pain, and enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen. Laboratory results may show anemia and low platelet counts (which can lead to easy bleeding and bruising).
What are the alternative names for Richter Syndrome?
  • Richter syndrome
  • Richter transformation
Who are the top Richter Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Dr. Richard Furman
Oncology
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Dr. Richard Furman
Oncology

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

520 E 70th St # 3, 
New York, NY 
347-380-6759
Languages Spoken:
English
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Richard Furman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Furman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Furman is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Richter Syndrome
Francesco Forconi
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Francesco Forconi
Southampton, ENG, GB 

Francesco Forconi practices practicing medicine in Southampton, United Kingdom. Mr. Forconi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Richter Syndrome
Dr. William Wierda
Hematology | Oncology
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Dr. William Wierda
Hematology | Oncology

University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 428, 
Houston, TX 
713-792-7040
Languages Spoken:
English
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William Wierda is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wierda is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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What are the latest Richter Syndrome Clinical Trials?
A Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Bispecific CD3xCD20 Antibody GLOfitamab in Combination With Rituximab or Obinutuzumab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisone (CHOP) in Patients With RIchter Syndrome as Frontline therapY. A FILO Study
A Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Bispecific CD3xCD20 Antibody GLOfitamab in Combination With Rituximab or Obinutuzumab Plus Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisone (CHOP) in Patients With RIchter Syndrome as Frontline therapY. A FILO Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: This is a national clinical trial, multicentric (28 centers), non-randomized phase 2 study. Population: Patients with previously untreated Richter's syndrome (RS), defined as the occurrence of an aggressive lymphoma (of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma histology) in a patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Study treatment: The duration of each cycle is 21 days. Cycle 1: Participants will re...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center