SSTR-directed peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for recurrent meningiomas: analysis of safety, efficacy and prognostic factors
摘要
This study evaluates safety and efficacy of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) as a stand-alone treatment for recurrent meningiomas and investigates the prognostic value of laboratory markers and quantitative PET parameters.
MethodsThe single-center study includes 32 patients with recurrent meningioma, who underwent PRRT with [177Lu]Lu-DOTATOC/-TATE. Pre-treatment assessments comprised [68 Ga]Ga-DOTATOC PET imaging, routine hematology and serum chemistry analysis. Outcomes including progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and treatment related toxicity, were retrospectively evaluated using Kaplan–Meier survival analysis and Cox regression models.
ResultsPRRT showed only mild hematological and renal toxicity, with most adverse events being low-grade (87%). OS was significantly shorter in patients with WHO grade III meningiomas (10 months) compared to grade I (not reached, HR 4.77, p < 0.01) and grade II (47 months, HR 4.05, p = 0.01). Similarly, PFS was shorter in patients with WHO grade III meningiomas (4.5 months) compared to grade I (17 months, HR 6.47, p < 0.001) and grade II (17 months, HR 2.71, p = 0.02). In multivariable analysis, only higher WHO grade was an independent predictor of disease progression, while baseline PET and laboratory parameters showed no consistent association. Furthermore, increase of SSTR-positive tumor volume in follow-up PET was associated with shorter PFS (HR 1.02, p = 0.02).
ConclusionPRRT is a safe treatment option and appears to have a favourable effect in patients with recurrent meningiomas. WHO tumor grade is the strongest predictor of PFS and OS, while baseline PET parameters appear to have no prognostic value.