Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-08-01DOI: 10.3390/reports8030132
Ralitsa Bogovska-Gigova
{"title":"Management of a Complicated Crown Fracture in a 16-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report.","authors":"Ralitsa Bogovska-Gigova","doi":"10.3390/reports8030132","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030132","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Traumatic dental injuries, particularly complicated crown fractures of permanent incisors, are common in adolescents, with maxillary central incisors most frequently affected due to their prominent position. These injuries, often resulting from sports or accidents, require prompt management to prevent complications such as pulp necrosis or infection, which can compromise long-term prognosis. Fragment reattachment offers a conservative, esthetically favorable approach when the fractured segment is intact, with outcomes comparable to composite restorations. This case report underscores the importance of timely intervention and advanced restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry. <b>Case Presentation</b>: A 16-year-old male presented with a complicated crown fracture of the upper left central incisor sustained during a soccer game. The fracture extended subgingivally with pulp exposure. The patient preserved the fragment in saline. Treatment involved fragment reattachment using a dentin bonding agent and flowable composite resin, followed by single-visit root canal therapy due to delayed presentation (48 h). A glass fiber post was placed to reinforce the restoration due to significant coronal loss. Three years of follow-up visits (1, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36 months) revealed no clinical or radiographic complications, with the tooth remaining asymptomatic and functional. <b>Conclusions</b>: This case underscores the effectiveness of fragment reattachment when combined with meticulous technique and long-term monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372160/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Infective Endocarditis with Gerbode Defect and DRESS Syndrome: A Rare Case Report.","authors":"Corina Ureche, Diana Lavinia Moldovan, Ionel Vița, Valeria Guila, Teodora Nicola-Varo","doi":"10.3390/reports8030127","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious condition with rising incidence, frequently caused by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>. However, cases involving rare congenital anomalies such as Gerbode's defect are uncommon. <b>Case Presentation:</b> This report presents the first documented case of IE in a patient with a congenital Gerbode defect complicated by DRESS syndrome-a severe, drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction typically triggered by antibiotics like oxacillin. A 65-year-old woman developed infective endocarditis involving vegetations on the cardiac device lead, the tricuspid valve, and adjacent to a Gerbode defect. The diagnosis was confirmed by positive blood cultures and echocardiographic findings. She received treatment with oxacillin. Subsequently, she exhibited clinical features consistent with DRESS syndrome, including rash, eosinophilia, and multi-organ involvement. Rapid recognition and management, including corticosteroid therapy and antibiotic modification, led to clinical improvement. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case highlights the importance of vigilance for DRESS syndrome in prolonged antibiotic therapy for IE, especially in the context of rare congenital cardiac anomalies. In addition, guidelines are needed to optimize the diagnosis and treatment of this potentially lethal complication.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-31DOI: 10.3390/reports8030126
Maria Puleo, Sarah Pafumi, Martina Di Pietro, Giuseppina Rosaria Rita Ricciardi, Maria Vita Sanò
{"title":"Sustained Complete Response to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Beyond Treatment Discontinuation in a Heavily Pretreated HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patient with Skin Metastases: A Case Report.","authors":"Maria Puleo, Sarah Pafumi, Martina Di Pietro, Giuseppina Rosaria Rita Ricciardi, Maria Vita Sanò","doi":"10.3390/reports8030126","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease with different spread of metastases. In particular, skin metastases are common in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (mBC). However, anti-HER2 therapies have shown limited activity in this context. Recently, Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd), a novel potent anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), has revolutionized the therapeutic armamentarium of HER2 mBC with unprecedented evidence of efficacy in pretreated patients. However, the activity of this drug in patients with skin involvement is largely unknown. <b>Case Presentation</b>: Here, we report a case of extensive cutaneous involvement in a heavily pretreated patient who achieved a long-lasting complete response to T-DXd, which, unexpectedly, remained sustained for more than three years following treatment discontinuation. <b>Conclusions</b>: Skin toxicity is not a common adverse event with this agent, and, as demonstrated in the present case, it might not be drug-related, and additional causes might be ruled out before treatment discontinuation. However, the possibility of discontinuing anti-Her2 treatment in a patient who has achieved a complete response could represent a field of research, potentially using liquid biopsy or other new technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372158/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-29DOI: 10.3390/reports8030125
Rasa Mladenovic, Andrija Nedeljkovic, Ljiljana Vujacic, Marko Stevanovic, Vladan Djordjevic, Srbislav Pajic, Kristina Mladenovic
{"title":"A Personalized 3D-Printed CAD/CAM Functional Space Maintainer Following the Premature Loss of a Primary First Molar in a Five-Year-Old Child.","authors":"Rasa Mladenovic, Andrija Nedeljkovic, Ljiljana Vujacic, Marko Stevanovic, Vladan Djordjevic, Srbislav Pajic, Kristina Mladenovic","doi":"10.3390/reports8030125","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary teeth play a crucial role in a child's development, particularly in maintaining space for permanent teeth. The premature loss of a primary tooth can lead to orthodontic issues, making the use of space maintainers essential to ensure proper growth and development of permanent teeth. To preserve space, the fabrication of a space maintainer is necessary. Since conventional space maintainers do not restore masticatory function, this study presents an innovative solution for space preservation following the extraction of the first primary molar through the design of the functional space maintainer KOS&MET (Key Orthodontic System and Materials Enhanced Therapy). The space maintainer was designed using the 3Shape Dental Designer 2023 version software tool and manufactured via additive 3D printing, utilizing a metal alloy with high resistance to masticatory forces. The crown is supported by the primary canine, while an intraoral window is created to monitor the eruption of the successor tooth. This design does not interfere with occlusion and enables bilateral chewing. Masticatory performance was assessed using two-color chewing gum, and the results showed improvement after cementing the space maintainer. This innovative approach not only preserves space for permanent teeth but also enhances masticatory function, contributing to the proper growth and development of the jaws and teeth.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372091/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-28DOI: 10.3390/reports8030124
Radu Aurelian Vișan, Victor Baluța
{"title":"Silently Wrapped: Embolization and Surgical Strategy for Giant Sciatic-Sparing Myxoid Liposarcoma-Case Report.","authors":"Radu Aurelian Vișan, Victor Baluța","doi":"10.3390/reports8030124","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Myxoid liposarcoma (MLS) is a malignant soft tissue tumor that often presents as a painless, slow-growing mass and is known for its atypical extrapulmonary metastatic pattern. Although sciatic nerve involvement is rare, when present, it usually causes neurologic symptoms. In this case, a large MLS silently expanded and completely encased the sciatic nerve without causing deficits, highlighting the importance of early imaging, multidisciplinary planning, and individualized surgical strategy in managing complex soft tissue sarcomas. <b>Case Presentation:</b> This case report describes a 67-year-old male with a 30 cm encapsulated myxoid liposarcoma of the posterior left thigh. The tumor had grown insidiously over one year and completely encased the sciatic nerve without causing pain, paresthesia, or motor impairment. Selective embolization was performed preoperatively to minimize blood loss. A posteromedial surgical approach allowed for en bloc resection with negative margins and preservation of sciatic nerve integrity. Histopathology confirmed a myxoid liposarcoma composed primarily of spindle-shaped tumor cells. The patient experienced no postoperative complications or neurologic deficits. At the two-year follow-up, he remains disease-free with full functional recovery. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case illustrates the potential for large, asymptomatic myxoid liposarcomas to encase critical neurovascular structures without infiltration. Preoperative embolization as part of a multidisciplinary plan was key to achieving safe resection and excellent functional outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371972/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-26DOI: 10.3390/reports8030122
Nefeli Katanaki, Ioanna Pouliezou
{"title":"Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation in Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report.","authors":"Nefeli Katanaki, Ioanna Pouliezou","doi":"10.3390/reports8030122","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is a rare, benign, but locally aggressive fibro-osseous neoplasm that primarily affects the craniofacial skeleton of children and adolescents. Early surgical intervention is often required due to the lesion's rapid growth and potential for significant facial deformity. Long-term functional and esthetic rehabilitation following maxillary resection in early childhood remains a clinical challenge. <b>Case Presentation</b>: This case reports a unique long-term follow-up of a 22-year-old female patient who underwent partial maxillary resection at the age of five due to JOF. Initial reconstructive efforts failed, necessitating a removable prosthesis to restore function and appearance. The patient experienced persistent self-consciousness and social withdrawal during adolescence, attributed to altered facial esthetics and repeated surgical disappointment. Nevertheless, prosthetic rehabilitation significantly improved mastication, phonetics, facial symmetry, and psychological well-being. <b>Conclusions</b>: The enduring psychosocial and functional impact of early maxillary resection for JOF and the pivotal role of prosthodontic management in long term rehabilitation are highlighted. A multidisciplinary approach that includes psychological support is suggested. This case report is among the few reports documenting long-term prosthetic outcomes for pediatric JOF patients extending into adulthood.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371892/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-26DOI: 10.3390/reports8030123
Diana Elena Cosău, Alexandru Dan Costache, Irina Iuliana Costache Enache, Ionela Lăcrămioara Șerban, Luiza Andreea Petrariu, Cristina Pomîrleanu, Mara Russu, Vladia Lăpuște, Codrina Ancuța
{"title":"Reclassification of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis as Anti-PL-12 Antisynthetase Syndrome with Interstitial Lung Disease and Joint Involvement-Case Report.","authors":"Diana Elena Cosău, Alexandru Dan Costache, Irina Iuliana Costache Enache, Ionela Lăcrămioara Șerban, Luiza Andreea Petrariu, Cristina Pomîrleanu, Mara Russu, Vladia Lăpuște, Codrina Ancuța","doi":"10.3390/reports8030123","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Antisynthetase syndrome (ASyS) is a rare autoimmune entity defined by the presence of anti-aminoacyl-t ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthetase autoantibodies and classically associated with a triad of interstitial lung disease (ILD), inflammatory myopathy, and arthritis. Additional clinical features may include Raynaud's phenomenon and \"mechanic's hands\". Among antisynthetase antibodies, anti-PL-12 is notably associated with predominant or isolated ILD and may occur in the absence of clinically evident myositis, thereby complicating timely diagnosis. <b>Case Presentation:</b> We are presenting a 45-year-old non-smoking female patient with a prior diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who developed progressive dyspnea, dry cough, and sicca symptoms. High-resolution computed tomography revealed a nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) pattern. Despite normal creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase levels, serological work-up revealed positive anti-PL-12 and anti-Ro52 antibodies, supporting a diagnosis of antisynthetase syndrome without myositis, fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for ASyS per Connors and Solomon. Treatment with corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide induced clinical and functional respiratory improvement, while azathioprine was initiated for maintenance. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case underscores the clinical heterogeneity of antisynthetase syndrome and highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by anti-PL-12-associated ILD in the absence of myositis. Importantly, it demonstrates that in patients with pre-existing rheumatologic diagnoses, the emergence of atypical pulmonary manifestations warrants repeat serologic evaluation to assess ASyS and other autoimmune conditions. Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive treatment are essential to optimize outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372094/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-25DOI: 10.3390/reports8030121
Elizabeth Artinyan, Evelina Valcheva, Marina Vaysilova, Nikolay Dimov
{"title":"A Rare Case Report of Wunderlich Syndrome in a Chronic Hemodialysis Patient.","authors":"Elizabeth Artinyan, Evelina Valcheva, Marina Vaysilova, Nikolay Dimov","doi":"10.3390/reports8030121","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance:</b> Spontaneous renal hematoma, also known as Wunderlich syndrome (WS), is a rare disease characterized by the acute onset of spontaneous renal hemorrhage into the subcapsular, perirenal, and/or pararenal spaces without a history of prior trauma. WS can be a life-threatening condition due to hemorrhagic shock; consequently, prompt diagnosis and a therapeutic approach are essential for favorable outcomes. Treatment ranges from conservative management to surgical intervention. The most common etiologies are neoplasms and vascular diseases, but WS can also be observed in patients undergoing hemodialysis. In patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), especially those on hemodialysis, acquired cystic kidney disease and renal cell carcinoma are among the primary causes of WS. Although less common, WS can develop in dialysis patients even in the absence of traditional (primary) risk factors. In general, patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a paradoxical hemostatic profile, likely explaining their higher tendency to bleed, so WS can occur without existing predisposing factors. The multifactorial pathogenesis in these patients includes functional platelet abnormalities, intimal arterial fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and oxidative stress associated with ESRD. The use of hemodialysis-related antithrombotic medications could serve as another contributing factor increasing the risk of bleeding. <b>C</b><b>ase Presentation:</b> We present a case report of a 62-year-old male on chronic dialysis who developed sudden right-sided lumbar pain and hematuria during dialysis without evidence of prior trauma. Imaging revealed a large subcapsular hematoma of the right kidney. Further investigations did not reveal additional risk factors in this instance; however, his routinely used hemodialysis-related antithrombotic medications were potentially a contributing factor. Despite conservative treatment, his condition worsened, and the hematoma enlarged, requiring emergency nephrectomy. Postoperatively, his condition gradually improved. <b>Conclusions:</b> This case highlights the importance of considering WS in hemodialysis patients, even without the presence of traditional risk factors, as well as including WS in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12371969/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-24DOI: 10.3390/reports8030120
Josip Banović, Zrinka Pribudić, Mia Buljubašić Madir, Vedran Beara, Luka Perić, Marija Čandrlić, Željka Perić Kačarević
{"title":"Direct-to-Implant Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction with a Novel Collagen Matrix Following Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Case Report.","authors":"Josip Banović, Zrinka Pribudić, Mia Buljubašić Madir, Vedran Beara, Luka Perić, Marija Čandrlić, Željka Perić Kačarević","doi":"10.3390/reports8030120","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Breast reconstruction following mastectomy is a critical aspect of treatment for many patients, offering both physical and psychological benefits. Traditional methods include autologous tissue flaps and implants, with implant-based techniques being the most prevalent in the Western world. However, complications such as capsular contracture remain a concern. Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) have emerged as a valuable alternative, improving outcomes by reducing capsular contracture rates and enhancing tissue integration. <b>Case Presentation</b>: This case report presents the first use of a novel ADM, biocade<sup>®</sup> (biotrics bioimplants AG, Berlin, Germany) in breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. A 55-year-old female patient underwent a left-sided nipple-sparing mastectomy, followed by prepectoral direct-to-implant reconstruction using an ADM-wrapped implant. The patient tolerated the procedure well, with no immediate complications observed. Postoperative monitoring focused on wound healing and assessing for signs of complications related to the implant. The use of the ADM resulted into satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes. <b>Conclusions</b>: The successful outcome of this case highlights the potential benefits of using collagen matrices in breast reconstruction, particularly in preserving mastectomy scenarios. The immediate results and improved aesthetics offered by prepectoral direct-to-implant reconstruction with ADM align well with patient expectations for a more natural appearance and faster recovery. However, this case report also highlights the need for ongoing research to fully explore the potential of these biomaterials and address associated challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372100/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reports (MDPI)Pub Date : 2025-07-23DOI: 10.3390/reports8030119
Lilian Chen, Stephen Lee Yu, Nolan Holley, Salahuddin Safi
{"title":"A Possible Association Between Rituximab and the Subsequent Development of Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Case Report.","authors":"Lilian Chen, Stephen Lee Yu, Nolan Holley, Salahuddin Safi","doi":"10.3390/reports8030119","DOIUrl":"10.3390/reports8030119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Hematologic malignancies, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), have been associated with the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Specifically, treatment with the immunomodulator rituximab, which is used in the backbone of DLBCL treatment, has increasingly been used in this patient population. <b>Case Presentation</b>: We present the case of a man in his 60s with DLBCL who presented to the hospital with the progressive weakness of the bilateral upper and lower extremities within 6 weeks of the completion of treatment including rituximab. The temporal relationship between the completion of rituximab and subsequent polyradiculoneuropathy, as well as a favorable response to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), affirmed the diagnosis of treatment-induced GBS. <b>Conclusions</b>: The increased use of rituximab as part of a standard treatment regimen for hematologic malignancies demonstrates the need for an awareness of a possible association between rituximab and the subsequent paradoxical development of GBS, which will allow for expeditious evaluation for better patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":74664,"journal":{"name":"Reports (MDPI)","volume":"8 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12372090/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144981850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}