JAK Inhibitors in Myelofibrosis

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John Mascarenhas, MD, reviews JAK2 inhibitor options for patients with myelofibrosis, including pacritinib, ruxolitinib, and momelotinib.

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      Case: A 62-Year-Old Man with Myelofibrosis

      Clinical Presentation:

      • A 62-year-old man presented with symptoms of fatigue, night sweats, and increased bruising.
      • PMH: type 2 diabetes, hypercholesteremia, and hypertension
      • 1 year prior, patient had a “normal” physical and blood work.
        • PCP noticed lower Hg (11 to 9.5 g/dL) and Plt (350 to 195 cells/m3)
      • Patient was referred to Hem/Onc – first available appoint in 2 months.

      Initial Clinical Workup and Diagnosis (Post-PCP Visit):

      • Exam: fatigue and night sweats worsening; bone pain.
      • Labs: RBC 3.40 x 1012/L; Hb 8.7 g/dL; Hct 36%; MCV 94fL; WBC 28.0 x 109/L; Plt 75 x 109/; LDH 330 IU/L
      • Spleen: 5 cm below LCM
      • Bone Marrow Fibrosis: Grade 2
      • Bone Marrow Blasts: 3%
      • Blood Smear: leukoerythroblastosis; 1% blasts by manual count/flow cytometry
      • Molecular Analysis: JAK V617F+
      • ECOG PS 2
      • Diagnosis: Primary MF

      Current Treatments:

      • Patient was initiated on pacritinib.

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