CNS-directed therapy in young children with T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia: High-dose methotrexate versus cranial irradiation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In malaria-endemic countries in West Africa, sickle cell disease (SCD) contributes to childhood mortality. Historically, Liberia had regions wherein hemoglobin S and beta-thalassemia trait were mutually exclusive. Data on hemoglobinopathies in the Monrovia, the capital, are outdated and do not reflect urban ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tubman VN,Marshall R,Jallah W,Guo D,Ma C,Ohene-Frempong K,London WB,Heeney MM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor of childhood, and the outcomes for children with high-risk and relapsed disease remain poor. However, new international strategies for risk stratification and for treatment based on novel tumor targets and including immunotherapy are being employed in attempts ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Zage PE,Louis CU,Cohn SL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ewing sarcoma (ES), a highly aggressive tumor of children and young adults, is characterized most commonly by an 11;22 chromosomal translocation that fuses EWSR1 located at 22q12 with FLI1, coding for a member of the ETS family of transcription factors. Although genetic changes in ES have been extensively re...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Nestheide S,Bridge JA,Barnes M,Frayer R,Sumegi J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe here the outcomes of reduced-toxicity alternate-donor stem cell transplant (SCT) with posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) for primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDs) in eight children (haploidentical-seven and matched unrelated donor-one). The conditioning was with serotherapy (alemtuzumab-3/rabbit-an...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Rastogi N,Katewa S,Thakkar D,Kohli S,Nivargi S,Yadav SP

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment intensification was considered a suitable strategy to increase the cure rate of lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) in children. PROCEDURE:The AIEOP LNH-97 trial was run between 1997 and 2007 for newly diagnosed LBL in patients aged less than 18 years. Treatment schedule was based on the previous, LSA2-L...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Pillon M,Aricò M,Mussolin L,Carraro E,Conter V,Sala A,Buffardi S,Garaventa A,D'Angelo P,Lo Nigro L,Santoro N,Piglione M,Lombardi A,Porta F,Cesaro S,Moleti ML,Casale F,Mura R,d'Amore ES,Basso G,Rosolen A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is mounting evidence that combination of antibiotic therapy with vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam (pip/tazo) is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI). To determine whether vancomycin plus pip/tazo is associated with higher rates of AKI compared to vancomycin plus cefepime among pediatric hematology/onc...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Quach HT,Esbenshade AJ,Zhao Z,Banerjee R

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective was to investigate factors associated with patient-related timing (PRT) to seek healthcare and health service-related timing (HSRT) to diagnose cancer and provide treatment to children without social security in Mexico. PROCEDURE:A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 13 Ministry of Health ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Zapata-Tarrés M,González-Domínguez E,Doubova SV,Menendez-Auld N,Cruz-Medina CS,Gonzalez-Ramella RO,Vega-Vega L,Guevara-Espejel C,Juárez-Villegas L,Pérez-Cuevas R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During ALL chemotherapy, a 4-year-old patient presented with febrile neutropenia and abdominal pain. Ultrasound examinations were repeatedly normal. Computerized tomography on day 7 demonstrated appendicitis and multiple hepatic foci identified as mucormycosis (Absidia corymbifera). Successful outcome was achieved by ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Lüer S,Berger S,Diepold M,Duppenthaler A,von Gunten M,Mühlethaler K,Wolf R,Aebi C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Survival rates for patients with bone tumors have increased dramatically over the past few decades. Unfortunately, many patients face functional limitations resulting from disease management, but there is little evidence regarding physical functioning in adolescents with bone tumors. This lack is largely due...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Pakulis PJ,Young NL,Davis AM

更新日期：2005-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fever in severe chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (FN) is the most frequent manifestation of a potentially lethal complication of current intensive chemotherapy regimens. This study aimed at establishing models predicting the risk of FN, and of FN with bacteremia, in pediatric cancer patients. METHODS:In a s...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Wicki S,Keisker A,Aebi C,Leibundgut K,Hirt A,Ammann RA

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine prognostic factors for local control in the radiotherapeutic management of non-metastatic Ewing sarcoma. PROCEDURE:Forty patients with localized Ewing sarcoma (ES) were treated with primary site RT at one institution. Median RT dose was 55.8 Gy (range, 25.5-76 Gy). Chemotherapy was given to 34 ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Paulino AC,Nguyen TX,Mai WY,Teh BS,Wen BC

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Children's Oncology Group (COG) is a multi-institutional cooperative group dedicated to childhood cancer research that has helped to increase the survival of children with cancer through clinical trials. These clinical trials include a standardized regimen of imaging examinations performed prior to, during, and fo...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Meyer JS,Nadel HR,Marina N,Womer RB,Brown KL,Eary JF,Gorlick R,Grier HE,Randall RL,Lawlor ER,Lessnick SL,Schomberg PJ,Kailo MD

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal leukemia characterized by early stem cell origin and extramedullary infiltration in the first 4 weeks of life is rare. We analyzed the features and outcome of neonatal leukemia in Japan to establish an appropriate treatment strategy for this rare disorder. PROCEDURE:Patients with infant leukemia re...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ishii E,Oda M,Kinugawa N,Oda T,Takimoto T,Suzuki N,Kosaka Y,Ohara A,Ogawa A,Ishii M,Sakata N,Okamura T,Koike K,Kojima S,Horibe K,Mizutani S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chemotherapy during radiation and/or bone-seeking radioisotope therapy (153-samarium; 1 mCi/kg) during radiation may improve osteosarcoma cancer control. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We analyzed our preliminary radiation experience in high-risk, metastatic, and/or recurrent patients during a consecutive period of 20 m...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Mahajan A,Woo SY,Kornguth DG,Hughes D,Huh W,Chang EL,Herzog CE,Pelloski CE,Anderson P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-risk (HR) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains one of the greatest challenges in pediatric oncology. Relapsed ALL is a leading cause of death in young people, and further improvements in outcome will required the development of therapeutic approaches directed against rational therapeutic targets, as escalat...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hunger SP,Raetz EA,Loh ML,Mullighan CG

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ewing tumors are the most frequent malignant tumors of the chest wall in children and young adults. Surgical management of these tumors can be challenging. Optimal local control remains controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze treatment, outcome, and surgical procedures in patients with thoracic t...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Seitz G,Urla C,Sparber-Sauer M,Schuck A,Vokuhl C,Blank B,Klingebiel T,Kazanowska B,Fuchs J,Koscielniak E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a heterogeneous group of mesenchymal malignancies that occur throughout the lifespan. The impact of age on disease features and outcome is unclear. METHODS:We analyzed the clinical features and outcome of all STS cases registered between 1973 and 2006 in the SEER database. RE...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ferrari A,Sultan I,Huang TT,Rodriguez-Galindo C,Shehadeh A,Meazza C,Ness KK,Casanova M,Spunt SL

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Degenerative-like neuro-Langerhans cell histiocytosis (DN-LCH) is a rare complication of LCH marked by progressive cerebellar ataxia. No treatment has so far been shown to slow this progression. PROCEDURE:All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) was administered orally at a dose of 45 mg/m(2) daily for 6 weeks and th...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Idbaih A,Donadieu J,Barthez MA,Geissmann F,Bertrand Y,Hermine O,Brugières L,Genereau T,Thomas C,Hoang-Xuan K

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:SIOPEL protocols have recommended liver transplantation for unresectable hepatoblastoma (HBL) after chemotherapy in absence of visible extrahepatic disease. METHODS:This retrospective single center study includes 13 children treated following SIOPEL 3 or 4 protocols who underwent orthotopic liver transplant...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Héry G,Franchi-Abella S,Habes D,Brugières L,Martelli H,Fabre M,Pariente D,Gauthier F,Jacquemin E,Branchereau S

更新日期：2011-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease of unknown etiology. We wanted to assess the population-based incidence of LCH in a well-defined cohort of children. METHODS:We identified all children <15-years old treated with LCH during the 10 years period 1992-2001 at the Department of Pediatrics, Karolin...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Stålemark H,Laurencikas E,Karis J,Gavhed D,Fadeel B,Henter JI

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell disorder that occurs worldwide and results in significant morbidity and mortality. In addition to affected children who are born in the US, an increasing number of children with SCD are migrating to the US with their families or through international adoption. C...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Thornburg CD,Ware RE

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with terminal cancer and their families describe a preference for home-based end-of-life care. Inadequate support outside of the hospital is a limiting factor in home location feasibility, particularly in rural regions lacking pediatric-trained hospice providers. METHODS:The purpose of this longitu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Weaver MS,Shostrom VK,Neumann ML,Robinson JE,Hinds PS

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize radiation necrosis following hypofractionated brainstem re-irradiation in pediatric patients, we reviewed 23 cases with 28 tumors invading or abutting brainstem and treated with hypofractionated re-irradiation from 2004 to 2014. Re-irradiation delivered total doses of 16-30 Gy in two to five fractions....

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Waxweiler TV,Amini A,Vinogradskiy Y,Yeh N,Foreman NK,Hankinson TC,Liu AK

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate outcomes of Group D eyes of bilateral retinoblastoma patients treated with primary chemoreduction and external beam radiation as salvage. PROCEDURE:Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma and designated Group D in at least one eye from January 1, 2000 to De...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Berry JL,Jubran R,Kim JW,Wong K,Bababeygy SR,Almarzouki H,Lee TC,Murphree AL

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian tumors have a low incidence in childhood, accounting for 1% of malignancies within the ages of 0-17 years. Small cell carcinoma of the ovary is a rare histology and historically has a poor prognosis. We report a case of an 11-year-old female diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the ovary and hypercalcemia (S...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Martinez-Borges AR,Petty JK,Hurt G,Stribling JT,Press JZ,Castellino SM

更新日期：2009-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) due to APC mutation is associated with an increased risk of hepatoblastoma. All cases of hepatoblastoma in patients with FAP reported in the literature were reviewed. One hundred and nine patients were identified. Thirty-five patients (of 49 with data) were diagnosed with hepatobla...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Trobaugh-Lotrario AD,López-Terrada D,Li P,Feusner JH

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a child with dyserythropoietic anemia, thrombocytosis, functional platelet defect, and megakaryocyte dysplasia. We show that (i) this constellation of hematopoietic abnormalities was due to a germline mutation within the 5' untranslated region (5'UTR) of globin transcription factor 1 (GATA1); (ii) the muta...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Zucker J,Temm C,Czader M,Nalepa G

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anthracycline agents are used for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) but may cause late-onset cardiomyopathy. Current frontline therapy for AML in North America, as reflected in the approach of the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and other pediatric consortia, is adapted from the anthracyline-intensiv...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Orgel E,Zung L,Ji L,Finklestein J,Feusner J,Freyer DR

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The youngest siblings may be both emotionally vulnerable and often neglected members of the family of a childhood cancer patient. The prompt identification of signs of distress in these subjects allows trained caregivers to intervene with personalized, age-appropriate, attention, and care. A narrative approach, based ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Massimo LM,Wiley TJ

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to investigate factors affecting response to everolimus, a mammalian-target-of-rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor, of subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGA) in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). METHODS:The study group consisted of 15 children with a diagnosis of TSC-relat...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Trelinska J,Dachowska I,Kotulska K,Baranska D,Fendler W,Jozwiak S,Mlynarski W

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00