Hideko Hoshina1, Hiroyuki Takei2. 1. Department of Breast Surgery, Kikuna Memorial Hospital, 4-4-27 Kikuna, Kouhoku, Yokohama 222-0011, Kanagawa, Japan; Department of Breast Surgery and Oncology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8603, Japan. Electronic address: s8083@nms.ac.jp. 2. Department of Breast Surgery and Oncology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-8603, Japan.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aortitis following granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration has been reported in 0.3-0.47% of cases. To evaluate the characteristics of G-CSF-associated aortitis, we systematically reviewed the literature. METHODS: We searched PubMed and found 49 cases of G-CSF-associated aortitis and cancer comorbidities and analyzed their characteristics and treatments. RESULTS: Since 2004, cases of G-CSF-associated aortitis have been increasing, particularly in Asia (75.5%). The mean age was 60.1 years; 79.6% of patients were 50 years and older; and most patients were females (91.8%). All patients underwent chemotherapy (taxane, 51.0%). The most frequent symptom was fever, which occurred within 10 days (61.2%) of G-CSF administration, similar to that in febrile neutropenia. The period to remission was within 14 days in 44.9% of cases. Steroids were administered to 59.2% of patients; however, treatment efficacy was not significant. No patients died. CONCLUSIONS: High levels of inflammatory cytokines might induce aortitis; however, further studies are warranted.
BACKGROUND: Aortitis following granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) administration has been reported in 0.3-0.47% of cases. To evaluate the characteristics of G-CSF-associated aortitis, we systematically reviewed the literature. METHODS: We searched PubMed and found 49 cases of G-CSF-associated aortitis and cancer comorbidities and analyzed their characteristics and treatments. RESULTS: Since 2004, cases of G-CSF-associated aortitis have been increasing, particularly in Asia (75.5%). The mean age was 60.1 years; 79.6% of patients were 50 years and older; and most patients were females (91.8%). All patients underwent chemotherapy (taxane, 51.0%). The most frequent symptom was fever, which occurred within 10 days (61.2%) of G-CSF administration, similar to that in febrile neutropenia. The period to remission was within 14 days in 44.9% of cases. Steroids were administered to 59.2% of patients; however, treatment efficacy was not significant. No patients died. CONCLUSIONS: High levels of inflammatory cytokines might induce aortitis; however, further studies are warranted.