Viable CAR T-cells remain detectable in cerebrospinal fluid in patients with grade ≥3 ICANS despite corticosteroid therapy - Scorecard - MDSpire

Viable CAR T-cells remain detectable in cerebrospinal fluid in patients with grade ≥3 ICANS despite corticosteroid therapy

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  • Alexander Casimir Angleitner

  • Markus Maulhardt

  • Gerald Wulf

  • Judith Büntzel

  • June 11, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Detectable Viable CAR T-cells in Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patients with Grade ≥3 ICANS Despite Corticosteroid Treatment

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients receiving CAR T-cell therapy who develop grade ≥3 ICANS (28 patients).
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Clarify the significance of elevated protein and albumin levels in relation to ICANS.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Monitor CSF parameters including cell count, protein, albumin, lactate, and any neurological symptoms.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        133 patients received CAR T-cell therapy; 28 developed grade ≥3 ICANS.

        Patients received various CAR T-cell products including axi-cel, brexu-cel, tisa-cel, and liso-cel.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Add recommendations for follow-up care after lumbar puncture.

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