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ArticleThe oncologist2026

Clinical outcomes of HIF-2α inhibition in Von Hippel-Lindau disease: a multicenter real-world study.

Mousab Al Abbas, Jabra Zarka, Alvin C Silva, Filippo Cingolani, Muhammed Uzair Sarfraz, Albert Jang, Muhammad Ali Khan, Fouad Nahhat, Winston Tan, Brian A Costello and 3 more

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Article in The oncologist, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mousab Al AbbasDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.ORCID 0009-0009-6892-8650
Jabra ZarkaDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55905, United States.
Alvin C SilvaDivision of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.
Filippo CingolaniDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.ORCID 0009-0006-3639-0858
Muhammed Uzair SarfrazDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.
Albert JangDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55905, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-0461-6174
Muhammad Ali KhanDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.
Fouad NahhatDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.
Winston TanDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224, United States.
Brian A CostelloDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN 55905, United States.
Haidar Abdul-MuhsinDivision of Urology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.
Irbaz Bin RiazDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-4249-0311
Yousef ZakhariaDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85054, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveManagement of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is challenging due to multisystem involvement and limited systemic treatment options. Belzutifan has shown promising efficacy in clinical trials; however, real-world data remain limited. We aimed to evaluate its effectiveness and safety in a real-world cohort.

methodsWe conducted a retrospective study of 59 patients with VHL disease treated with belzutifan between August 2021 and January 2026. Objective response rates (ORR) for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), central nervous system hemangioblastomas (CNS HB), and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET) were assessed by an independent radiologist. Retinal hemangioblastoma outcomes were evaluated through ophthalmology records by chart review.

resultsMedian follow-up was 29 months. ORR was 27.6%, 39.6%, and 85.7% for RCC, CNS HB, and pNET, respectively. Among 13 patients with retinal hemangioblastomas (20 eyes), 17 eyes (85%) showed improvement. At data cutoff, 47 patients (79.6%) remained on treatment, while 12 (20.3%) discontinued (7 due to adverse events, 3 to disease progression, and 2 to other reasons). The most common adverse event was anemia (86.4%). Grade ≥3 adverse events occurred in 10 patients (16.9%). The procedure rate per patient-year decreased from 0.35 in the 3 years prior to treatment to 0.08 during follow-up (Incidence Rate Ratio, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.12-0.47; P < .001).

conclusionsBelzutifan demonstrated efficacy across VHL-associated lesions, with a favorable safety profile. Most adverse events were grade 1-2. A reduction in procedure rate was observed after treatment initiation.

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Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Proteinsvon Hippel-Lindau DiseaseAdultCarcinoma, Renal CellEndothelial PAS Domain-Containing Protein 1FemaleHemangioblastomaHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsEndothelial PAS Domain-Containing Protein 1belzutifanHIF-2αreal-worldVHL disease

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PMID42610708
PMCPMC13570587

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