Outcomes of a pediatric surgical oncology fellowship in a pediatric cancer institution.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditionally, physicians have believed that limb-salvage surgery has functional and cosmetic advantages over amputation, yet the literature is equivocal. Therefore, we sought to compare the psychosocial and functional outcomes in osteosarcoma survivors after limb-salvage surgery and amputation. We hypothesi...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Robert RS,Ottaviani G,Huh WW,Palla S,Jaffe N

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cancer-related pain in children is prevalent and undermanaged. Mobile health (mHealth) applications provide a promising avenue to address the gap in pain management in children with cancer. Pain Buddy is a multicomponent mHealth application developed to manage cancer-related pain in children. The goal of thi...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hunter JF,Acevedo AM,Gago-Masague S,Kain A,Yun C,Torno L,Jenkins BN,Fortier MA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a drug interaction between methotrexate (MTX) and chloral hydrate (CH) observed in a child treated for acute leukemia. Significantly slower MTX clearance and increased MTX exposure occurred on the first three courses of a high-dose chemotherapy when co-administered with CH despite normal renal fu...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Dao K,Ivanyuk A,Buclin T,Beck-Popovic M,Diezi M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A National Thalassemia Screening Program was adopted in Taiwan in 1993. This report examined that program's results and impact. METHODS:Patients with beta-thalassemia major born between 1994 and 2003 were recruited through the help of all thalassemia clinics in Taiwan. A structured questionnaire was designed...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Chern JP,Lin KH,Lu MY,Lin DT,Jou ST,Yang YL,Chang HH,Su S,Lin KS

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with primary immunodeficiency or chromosomal breakage syndromes are at increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphomas; they cannot tolerate standard chemotherapy regimens. We report two children with diffuse, large, B-cell lymphoma; one had ataxia telangiectasia and one had common variable immunodeficienc...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Shabbat S,Aharoni J,Sarid L,Ben-Harush M,Kapelushnik J

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the presence of reports on correlation between major congenital defects and cancer, very few studies have investigated the frequency of minor anomalies in childhood malignancy. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of minor anomalies in children with hematological malignancy. PROCEDU...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Citak FE,Citak EC,Akkaya E,Kosan B,Ezer U,Kurekci AE

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem, affecting one in five children in the United States. At the crux of this issue is a dysregulation of energy intake and energy expenditure. This review will provide an overview on energy and nutrient balance. We discuss energy balance studies in children using i...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tam CS,Ravussin E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is characterized by uncontrolled inflammation that is generally fatal without immune modulating chemotherapy. At Texas Children's Hospital, we have observed significant central nervous system (CNS) toxicity in several patients treated for HLH according to the Histiocy...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Thompson PA,Allen CE,Horton T,Jones JY,Vinks AA,McClain KL

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis is known to mimic many other conditions. We present two patients where anti-tubercular therapy was instituted when clinical and radiological features suggested tuberculosis. The correct diagnosis of histiocytosis was reached only on further work-up including immunohistochemistry following...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sharma P,Dhingra KK,Sural S,Mandal AK,Singh T

更新日期：2009-07-01 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:The outcome for patients with Ewing sarcoma family of tumors (ESFTs) of bone with metastases at diagnosis remains poor despite new approaches to treatment. We evaluated whether a dose-intensity chemotherapy regimen improved survival for patients with ESFTs of bone with metastases at diagnosis. METHODS:We en...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Miser JS,Goldsby RE,Chen Z,Krailo MD,Tarbell NJ,Link MP,Fryer CJ,Pritchard DJ,Gebhardt MC,Dickman PS,Perlman EJ,Meyers PA,Donaldson SS,Moore SG,Rausen AR,Vietti TJ,Grier HE

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric aggressive fibromatosis (AF) is a rare, benign tumor with locally infiltrative growth. Therefore, how to prevent reoccurrence while maintaining the mandible contour and continuity as much as possible is very important when the mandible is involved. PROCEDURE:We selected 10 pediatric patients with ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Zhou Y,Zhang Z,Fu H,Qiu W,Wang L,He Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 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:Malnutrition is a pro-inflammatory state, yet data on nutritional risk factors and development of acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) are extremely limited. PROCEDURE:We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of pediatric patients up to age 21 years who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell tr...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Kerby EH,Li Y,Getz KD,Smith EC,Smith LT,Bunin NJ,Seif AE

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Germline DICER1 pathogenic variants predispose to numerous benign and malignant tumors. In this report, we describe DICER1 gene analysis in an adolescent diagnosed with multinodular goiter, ovarian Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor, and lung cyst. DICER1 mutational screening at the DNA level failed to detect any pathogenic va...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Verrier F,Dubois d'Enghien C,Gauthier-Villars M,Bonadona V,Faure-Conter C,Dijoud F,Stoppa-Lyonnet D,Houdayer C,Golmard L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute splenic sequestration crisis (ASSC) is a hematological emergency in young children with sickle cell disease (SCD), characterized by worsening anemia and splenomegaly, usually with reticulocytosis and thrombocytopenia. Transient aplastic crisis (TAC) due to parvovirus B19 infection occurs in older children with S...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Yates AM,Hankins JS,Mortier NA,Aygun B,Ware RE

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For many children with cancer, participation in oncology camp programs is an important component of healing that offers opportunities for fun and can have substantial impacts on social and physical well-being. Optimal medical care and infectious screening for children attending oncology camp is critical to maximize sa...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Alexander S,Science M,Breakey V,Clarke A,Gibson P

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hospital-based home care (HBHC) is widely applied in Pediatric Oncology. We reviewed the potential effect of HBHC on children's physical health and risk of adverse events, parental and child satisfaction, quality of life of children and their parents, and costs. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and EMBASE led to identifica...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Hansson H,Hallström I,Kjaergaard H,Johansen C,Schmiegelow K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural killer (NK) cell lymphoma of lung is very rare. We report a case of NK cell lymphoma presented in a 17-year-old male with bilateral pleural effusions and hemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis. Morphologic and immunohistochemical tests revealed an association of NK cell lymphoma with Epstein-Barr virus. A literatur...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tai CF,Chang LY,Lin DT,Lin KH,Jou ST,Yang YL

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The awareness that adolescents can have cancer is probably insufficient, not only among teenagers and their families, but also among physicians, and adolescent patients are reportedly often referred to qualified cancer institutes after a considerable delay. PROCEDURE:A prospective series of 425 patients (28...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Veneroni L,Mariani L,Lo Vullo S,Favini F,Catania S,Vajna de Pava M,Massimino M,Ferrari A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary mediastinal germ cell tumors (GCTs) are rare in children and still represent a challenge for both adult and pediatric oncologists because of their worse outcome compared to their gonadal counterpart. PROCEDURE:Prospectively collected data concerning patients enrolled in the Italian Association of Pe...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： De Pasquale MD,Crocoli A,Conte M,Indolfi P,D'Angelo P,Boldrini R,Terenziani M,Inserra A

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:We report a 10-year-old male with Hb E/Beta thalassemia disease who developed chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome after successful allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). He exhibited a recurrent ischemic stroke on day 368 post-SCT while on cyclosporine A, azathioprine, ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Sirachainan N,Pakakasama S,Hongeng S,Chuansumrit A,Tuntiyatorn L,Vilaiyuk S

更新日期：2011-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical impact of influenza in children undergoing therapy for cancer is not well-described in the literature. PROCEDURE:Laboratory-documented influenza infection in pediatric oncology patients cared for in a single regional pediatric medical center between July 2000 and June 2005 was identified by rev...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Tasian SK,Park JR,Martin ET,Englund JA

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of adherence to daily medications among children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Prescription records for 12 months were obtained from participants who had insurance in a Medicaid-based single health maintenance organization. Adherence was measured as a ratio ...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Patel NG,Lindsey T,Strunk RC,DeBaun MR

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of follow-up investigations of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (T-NHL), including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination, bone marrow (BM) aspiration, peripheral blood (PB) count, serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) an...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Huang L,Lequin M,Pieters R,van den Heuvel-Eibrink MM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thiotepa and carboplatin are known to be active in central nervous system tumors. Topotecan potentiates the anti-cancer effects of alkylators and crosses the blood-brain barrier. We present ten patients with recurrent or progressive central nervous system malignancies treated on a myeloablative regimen using...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Gilheeney SW,Khakoo Y,Souweidane M,Wolden S,Boulad F,Dunkel IJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in the DNMT3A, TET2, IDH1, and IDH2 genes carry prognostic significance and occur frequently in adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Leukemic mutations in all four genes have recently been implicated in aberrant DNA methylation, a hallmark of neoplasia. We previously reported that IDH1 mutations wer...

journal_title：Pediatric blood & cancer

authors： Ho PA,Kutny MA,Alonzo TA,Gerbing RB,Joaquin J,Raimondi SC,Gamis AS,Meshinchi S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00