Original ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 19 | Issue 1 | pp. 120–122Open access
Effective Use of BV-AVD Regimen in The Management of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case-Based Approach
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Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Dhivya Kothandan
Department of Pharmacy Practice, C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Email: divyapharmd@gmail.com
- Received:
- Apr 25, 2025
- Accepted:
- Aug 18, 2025
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ijopp.20260387
How to cite
Sasikumar, S., Anandan, M., Alan, D., & Kothandan, D. Effective Use of BV-AVD Regimen in The Management of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case-Based Approach. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 19(1), 120–122. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.20260387
Abstract
Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (CHL) is a malignant lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells(R-SC), which are large, multinucleated cells within an inflammatory microenvironment of immune cells, fibrosis, and necrosis. While its exact cause remains unclear, CHL is strongly associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection, genetic factors, and immune dysregulation. Common symptoms include fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, pruritus, fatigue, and hepatosplenomegaly. This report presents a rare case of CHL of mixed cellularity in a 35-year-old pregnant woman, who was admitted with generalized pruritus, joint pain, and bilateral upper lymphadenopathy. The diagnosis was confirmed through a PET-CT scan, bone marrow biopsy, and lymph node excision biopsy. The patient was initiated on cycle 1B chemotherapy with adriamycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine, and Brentuximab Vedotin (BV-AVD), along with supportive care and lifestyle modifications to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
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| Title | Effective Use of BV-AVD Regimen in The Management of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case-Based Approach |
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| Authors | Shirly Sasikumar; Mathesh Anandan; Darius Alan; Dhivya Kothandan |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacy Practice, C.L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy, Thoraipakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | divyapharmd@gmail.com |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 19, Issue 1 |
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