Sharon Lionel, Liron Barnea Slonim, Guy Hannah, Victoria Potter, Daniele Avenoso
{"title":"Very late onset Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD) after Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HCT) - A Clinical Case.","authors":"Sharon Lionel, Liron Barnea Slonim, Guy Hannah, Victoria Potter, Daniele Avenoso","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.048","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.048","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178060/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gianluca Cavallaro, Laura Paris, Paola Stefanoni, Chiara Pavoni, Silvia Mangiacavalli, Claudio Salvatore Cartia, Alessandra Pompa, Anna Maria Cafro, Maria Luisa Pioltelli, Sara Pezzatti, Stefano Crippa, Alessandro Rambaldi, Monica Galli
{"title":"Impact of the Addition of Daratumumab to the Standard Bortezomib-Thalidomide-Dexamethasone Regimen on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization and Collection, Post-Transplant Engraftment and Infectious Complications: A Case-Control Multicentre Real-Life Analysis.","authors":"Gianluca Cavallaro, Laura Paris, Paola Stefanoni, Chiara Pavoni, Silvia Mangiacavalli, Claudio Salvatore Cartia, Alessandra Pompa, Anna Maria Cafro, Maria Luisa Pioltelli, Sara Pezzatti, Stefano Crippa, Alessandro Rambaldi, Monica Galli","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.049","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fan Jiang, Yuan Sun, Zhou-Yang Liu, Shi-Fen Fan, Juan Xiao, Jiao Chen, Hong-Yan Liu, Nan-Hai Wu, Zi-Kuan Guo
{"title":"Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Paediatric Patients with X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome.","authors":"Fan Jiang, Yuan Sun, Zhou-Yang Liu, Shi-Fen Fan, Juan Xiao, Jiao Chen, Hong-Yan Liu, Nan-Hai Wu, Zi-Kuan Guo","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.036","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic factors of haploid hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in the treatment of X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome. Seven children with X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome diagnosed by XIAP gene analysis were enrolled. The conditioning regimens were tolerated in all seven patients, and the median time of neutrophil engraftment was 10 days (8-13 days), and that of platelet engraftment was 21 days (14-24 days). STR-PCR analysis on the peripheral blood cells showed complete donor origins. Four cases developed Grade I acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD), one developed Grade III aGVHD (intestinal tract), and two cases had limited chronic GVHD. Four cases had cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, and two cases had Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation. One case was diagnosed as pneumocystosis, and thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) occurred in three cases. During the follow-up period (median time of 42 months), one patient died of TMA and six patients survived. Statistical analysis showed that the status of disease remission and the positive result of virus in blood before transplantation were independent prognostic factors. Haplo-HSCT might be a curative option for children with refractory X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome. Low-intensity conditioning regimens may reduce transplant-related mortality and improve overall survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Serena Vita, Emanuela Giombini, Patrizia De Marco, Martina Rueca, Cesare Ernesto Maria Gruber, Alessia Beccacece, Laura Scorzolini, Valentina Mazzotta, Carmen Pinnetti, Priscilla Caputi, Daniele Focosi, Enrico Girardi, Andrea Antinori, Fabrizio Maggi, Alessandra D'Abramo, Emanuele Nicastri
{"title":"Antiviral and Monoclonal Antibody Combination Therapy in Haematological Patients in the Omicron Era.","authors":"Serena Vita, Emanuela Giombini, Patrizia De Marco, Martina Rueca, Cesare Ernesto Maria Gruber, Alessia Beccacece, Laura Scorzolini, Valentina Mazzotta, Carmen Pinnetti, Priscilla Caputi, Daniele Focosi, Enrico Girardi, Andrea Antinori, Fabrizio Maggi, Alessandra D'Abramo, Emanuele Nicastri","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.043","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331401","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical and Laboratory Features of Sickle Cell Disease S/D Punjab: Impact of HbF and Hydroxyurea.","authors":"S Alkindi, I B M Al-Busaidi, A V Pathare","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.046","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major public health issue worldwide with high morbidity and mortality. SCD SD Punjab is the third most common genotype of SCD in Oman and is associated with several serious complications. The aim of the study is to establish the clinical and laboratory features of SCD patients with SD double heterozygotes and study the impact of haemoglobin F, hydroxyurea, and other modulators on the disease severity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analysed the electronic medical records of 52 consecutive SCD patients who were diagnosed as double heterozygote SD Punjab between 2006 and 2022. The study was approved by the local medical research and ethics committee. The data captured included SCD-related complications and current clinical and laboratory indices. Data from other studies on other SCD genotypes were used as historical controls.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>52 patients (31 males, 21 females) who formed this cohort had a median age of 32 years with an interquartile range (IQR) of 21-39.8 years. 37(71.2%) had <3 VOC per year, whereas 15 (28.8%) patients had ≥3 vasooclusive (VOC) episodes per year. SCD-related complications included Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS) (48%), Gall stones (26.9%), Avascular necrosis (AVN) (28.8%), Stroke (13.5%) and splenic sequestration (7.7%), whereas 5 (9.6%) patients of this cohort died. Surgical and Autosplenectomy were seen in 18 (34.6%). These findings were similar to other SCD genotypes in this community. 19 (57.6%) were taking Hydroxyurea (HU) amongst the 33 patients who were prescribed HU. Haematological parameters showed a median (IQR) Hb (g/dl), MCV (fl), Retic count (%), WBC count(×10<sup>9</sup>/L) and Platelet count(×10<sup>9</sup>/L) of 9.7 (8.5-11.3), 74.9 (68.4-79.8), 4 (3.2-5.7), 9.9 (8.1-12.6) and 309 (239-428) respectively. The haemoglobin electrophoresis showed an elevated HbF, whereas serum bilirubin and LDH were elevated amongst the biochemical parameters. The use of hydroxyurea showed no impact on VOC, ACS, AVN, Stroke or mortality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SD Punjab is the third most common SCD genotype in Oman and was associated with recurrent VOC, ACS, AVN, and gall stones comparable to other SCD genotypes. Patients with > 3 VOC/year had significantly increased incidence of Stroke, AVN, and gallstones. However, HU was not associated with improved prognosis and better survival in this cohort of patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178054/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elaiza Almeida Antônio de Kós, Viviane Lamim Lovatel, Rita de Cássia Barbosa Tavares, Gerson Moura Ferreira, Bernadete Gomes, Ana Paula Silva Bueno, Elaine Sobral da Costa, Teresa de Souza Fernandez
{"title":"Outcome of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in a Child with Myelodysplastic Neoplasm with Complex Karyotype and <i>ETV6</i> Variant.","authors":"Elaiza Almeida Antônio de Kós, Viviane Lamim Lovatel, Rita de Cássia Barbosa Tavares, Gerson Moura Ferreira, Bernadete Gomes, Ana Paula Silva Bueno, Elaine Sobral da Costa, Teresa de Souza Fernandez","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.040","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.040","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11178053/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141331419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Congress abstract","authors":"M. Voso","doi":"10.4084/mjhid.2024.035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4084/mjhid.2024.035","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140375451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mireille Yayo-Aye, Adia Eusèbe Adjambri, Boidy Kouakou, Rebecca N'guessan-Blao, Louis Missa Adjé, Tairatou Kamagaté, Vincent Yapo, Duni Sawadogo
{"title":"Impact of Hydroxyurea on Clinical and Biological Parameters of Sickle Cell Anemia in Children in Abidjan.","authors":"Mireille Yayo-Aye, Adia Eusèbe Adjambri, Boidy Kouakou, Rebecca N'guessan-Blao, Louis Missa Adjé, Tairatou Kamagaté, Vincent Yapo, Duni Sawadogo","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.026","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927184/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140101966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Matteo Chinello, Olivia Chapin Arnone, Silvia Artusa, Giorgia Mazzuca, Elisa Bonetti, Virginia Vitale, Ada Zaccaron, Dario Raniero, Simone Cesaro
{"title":"Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis with Fatal Air Embolism after Minor Blunt Abdominal Trauma in a 6-Year-Old Girl Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Trasplant: Case Report and Review of Literature.","authors":"Matteo Chinello, Olivia Chapin Arnone, Silvia Artusa, Giorgia Mazzuca, Elisa Bonetti, Virginia Vitale, Ada Zaccaron, Dario Raniero, Simone Cesaro","doi":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.028","DOIUrl":"10.4084/MJHID.2024.028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":18498,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927201/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140101993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}