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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
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

Regents Of The University Of California

9350 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Thomas Kipps is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kipps and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Leukemia.

Richard R. Furman
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology
Elite in Richter Syndrome
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

Weill Medical College Of Cornell

525 E 68th St, 
New York, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Richard Furman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Furman and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

Francesco Forconi practices in Southampton, United Kingdom. Forconi and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Richter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).

What are the latest Richter Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Correlative Study of Epcoritamab in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Richter Syndrome

Summary: This correlative study aims to understand the pharmacodynamic effects and clonal dynamics in response to epcoritamab by obtaining and analyzing lymph node, bone marrow, and blood samples from subjects enrolled in GCT3013-03 trial sponsored by Genmab at NIH. Samples will be collected before and at multiple time points during treatment with epcoritamab. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHL...

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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

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