Hodgkin lymphoma: 2018 update on diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management.

abstract：:Precursor B-ALL blasts may be positive for CD20 in up to 50% of cases. There are few reports on the use of the anti CD20 monoclonal antibody, rituximab, in children with B-ALL. We report on two adult patients with precursor B-ALL who developed significant hepatic toxicity during induction chemotherapy. Single agent ri...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Koren-Michowitz M,Rahimi-Levene N,Volcheck Y,Hardan I,Kornberg A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) regimens are widely used in allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT). In this study, we retrospectively investigated the clinical outcomes of RIC with fludarabine (Flu; 180 mg/m(2)), intravenous busulfan (BU; 6.4 mg/kg) or oral BU (8 mg/kg), and low-dose total body irradiation (T...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Takahata M,Hashino S,Okada K,Onozawa M,Kahata K,Sugita J,Shigematsu A,Kondo T,Yamamoto S,Endo T,Nishio M,Ito YM,Tanaka J,Koike T,Asaka M,Imamura M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In May 2005 at the 8th International Symposium on Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), a consensus meeting was held on iron overload in MDS (Seymour, Hematol Oncol Clin 2005; Suppl 1:18-25). The recommendations of the 2005 consensus meeting were discussed in the context of currently available evidence at the 9th Internati...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Bennett JM,MDS Foundation's Working Group on Transfusional Iron Overload.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The lupus anticoagulant may be accompanied by an acquired factor II deficiency and bleeding. We report on a patient with a lupus anticoagulant and factor II (Fll) deficiency responsive to Danazol. Acquired hypoprothrombinemia (FII) with the lupus anticoagulant (LA) may be accompanied by a hemorrhagic diathesis. A 64-y...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Williams S,Linardic C,Wilson O,Comp P,Gralnick HR

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An infectious episode is the presenting manifestation of hairy cell leukemia (HCL) in approximately 30% of cases. Most often this is bacterial and only rare cases of opportunistic fungal infection are described. We report a patient who presented with sporotrichal involvement of multiple cutaneous sites and lymph nodes...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Kumar S,Kumar D,Gourley WK,Alperin JB

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the increase in the use of warfarin in the population in recent years, reversal of warfarin-related coagulopathy has become common in daily hospital practice. Transfusion of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is the preferred treatment method for urgent warfarin reversal in the USA. We have undertaken a 1-month audi...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Ozgonenel B,O'Malley B,Krishen P,Eisenbrey AB

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the rare case of a patient with IgGlambda multiple myeloma for whom both prothrombin time and APTT were significantly prolonged. The IgG inhibited coagulation reactions upstream from prothrombin when coagulation was initiated by mRVVT, but not by FXa, as indicated by a chromogenic substrate for FXa. Th...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Takamiya O,Machida S,Okuda M,Nojima J,Koreeda C,Kubara K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have characterized another subset of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia (ANLL) based on the cytogenetic and morphologic findings in a group of nine patients. Five patients had chromosomal analyses performed at the University of Chicago, two patients were studied at the All-Union Cancer Research Center in Moscow, and one...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Pearson MG,Vardiman JW,Le Beau MM,Rowley JD,Schwartz S,Kerman SL,Cohen MM,Fleischman EW,Prigogina EL

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six patients and their parents from five different families with Hb H have been evaluated clinically and hematologically. Previous studies using restriction endonuclease mapping technique indicated that alpha-thalassemia determinants in these cases are heterogeneous. Only one of the five cases have the usual genotype ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Altay C,Gurgey A,Tuncbilek E

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liquid culture of the mononuclear fraction of the blood of marmosets without any added stimulator resulted in the appearance of megakaryocytes. These cells could not be identified by light microscopy or by indirect immunofluorescence using antiplatelet antiserum. Ultrastructural identification was made using platelet ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Burstein SA,Breton-Gorius J,Harker LA

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activation pathways for the generation of enzymes involved in blood clotting, clot lysis, complement activation, and kinin generation are briefly reviewed. The interrelationship of the four systems is illustrated by the multiple functions of four key enzymes: Factor XIIa, kallikrein, plasmin, and C1 esterase. The ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Murano G

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb Saint Nazaire [beta 103 (G5) Phe-->Ile] was found in four apparently unrelated French families. The five patients carrying this hemoglobin have been detected because of a moderate erythrocytosis. The structural abnormality of Hb Saint Nazaire concerns the same residue as in Hb Heathrow [beta 103 (G5) Phe-->Leu). A ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Wajcman H,Kister J,M'Rad A,Promé D,Milpied N,Rapp MJ,Harousseau JL,Riou J,Bardakdjian J,Galacteros F

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term survival following chemotherapy or autologous bone marrow transplantation in adults with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was evaluated. English language articles published from January 1, 1988 to September 1, 1993 were obtained from a broad-based MEDLINE search retrieving 3,854 citations regarding...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Meehan KR,Pritchard RS,Leichter JW,Littenberg B,Welch HG

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of red cell adenosine deaminase (ADA) overproduction associated with hereditary hemolytic anemia is reported here. This appears to be the second report. Proband is a 38-year-old Japanese male who had hemoglobin, 15.8 g/100 ml; reticulocyte count, 4.5%; serum indirect bilirubin, 4.9 mg/100 ml; 51Cr-labeled red c...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Miwa S,Fujii H,Matsumoto N,Nakatsuji T,Oda S,Asano H,Asano S

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system (CNS) thrombotic events are a well-known complication of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) induction therapy, especially with treatments including l-asparaginase (l-ASP). Data on risk factors and clinical evolution is still lacking in adult patients. We report on the clinical evolution of 22 CN...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Couturier MA,Huguet F,Chevallier P,Suarez F,Thomas X,Escoffre-Barbe M,Cacheux V,Pignon JM,Bonmati C,Sanhes L,Bories P,Daguindau E,Dorvaux V,Reman O,Frayfer J,Orvain C,Lhéritier V,Ifrah N,Dombret H,Hunault-Berger M,

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare disorder that can manifest in various organ systems. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman with a remote history of seizure disorder who presented with early signs of right-sided heart failure. Laboratory studies showed significant eosinophilia (8 x 10(9) l(-1)). Computed...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Chao BH,Cline-Parhamovich K,Grizzard JD,Smith TJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RTqPCR)is currently the most sensitive tool available for the routine monitoring of disease level in patients undergoing treatment for BCRABL1 associated malignancies. Considerable effort has been invested at both the local and international levels to stand...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Gerrard G,Mudge K,Foskett P,Stevens D,Alikian M,White HE,Cross NC,Apperley J,Foroni L

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparin, employed clinically for more than 50 years, is still a widely used anticoagulant. Unfortunately, some patients given this agent develop thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Because this side effect can have catastrophic consequences, it is imperative that all clinicians caring for patients who receive heparin hav...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Davoren A,Aster RH

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycythemia vera (PV) is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by thrombotic and, less often, bleeding complications. Many mechanisms have been advanced to explain the occurrence of these complications, none of them satisfactory. We examined a cohort of 27 patients with PV, secondary erythrocytosis, and essenti...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Lugassy G,Filin I

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Red cell ferritin was evaluated in 101 individuals with heterozygous beta-thalassemia to determine its clinical utility as an index for iron deficiency or overload in these subjects. The mean red cell ferritin for the total population was elevated threefold and showed a significant correlation with transferrin saturat...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Van der Weyden MB,Fong H,Hallam LJ,Harrison C

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The levels of adenosine deaminase (ADA), purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), and LDH isoenzyme patterns (LD1 to LD5) have been measured in lymphocyte extract from 28 patients with B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL). The activities of ADA, PNP, and LDH have been correlated with two mo...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Vives Corrons JL,Rozman C,Pujades MA,Colomer D,Perez Vila E,Anegon I,Gallart T,Vives Puiggrós J,Viñolas N,Montserrat E

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the mechanisms that modulate granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating activity (GM-CSA) and burst promoting activity (BPA) elaboration, we studied human peripheral blood-derived monocyte-macrophage (M0) and T-lymphocyte (TL) interaction. Coincubation of live M0 with autologous TL at a 1:3 ratio in the ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Verma DS,Spitzer G,Beran M

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic complications following splenectomy for hematologic diseases occur in up to 10% of patients and may range from portal vein thrombosis (PVT) to pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Up to now there exist no recommendations for the duration and intensity of prophylactic anticoagulation, ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Mohren M,Markmann I,Dworschak U,Franke A,Maas C,Mewes S,Weiss G,Jentsch-Ullrich K

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to assess the cytokine profile of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in steady state and in vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). VOC has a complex nature, involving interactions between sickle red blood cells (RBC), the endothelium, and leucocytes. Endothelial damage due to recurrent adhesion of sickl...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Pathare A,Al Kindi S,Alnaqdy AA,Daar S,Knox-Macaulay H,Dennison D

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of heparin on platelet aggregation was systematically examined on platelets in plasma (PRP), as well as on gel-filtered, washed, and formaldehyde-fixed platelets. Results indicate that, although heparin causes a mild potentiation of platelet aggregation in the PRP systems, a significant inhibitory activity ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Saba HI,Saba SR,Morelli GA

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the synthetic vasopressin derivative 1-desamino-8D-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP = desmopressin) on bleeding time was studied in three patients with Hermansky Pudlak syndrome. A good response was observed in this type of storage pool disease. DDAVP might be useful in managing the bleeding disorder found in...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Wijermans PW,van Dorp DB

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old white man with myasthenia gravis and red cell aplasia was found to have hepatic iron overload. The differential diagnosis included hereditary hemochromatosis and secondary iron overload related to red cell aplasia. Family studies of siblings, including HLA typing, initially suggested a diagnosis of secon...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Adams PC

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulysin is a newly identified CTL/NK cell-related cytotoxic protein, which is secreted in both constitutive and Ca-dependent manner. To evaluate its significance in stem-cell transplantation (SCT), serum granulysin was measured by newly established ELISA method in 26 patients undergoing SCT (21 allogeneic and 5 aut...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Nagasawa M,Isoda T,Itoh S,Kajiwara M,Morio T,Shimizu N,Ogawa K,Nagata K,Nakamura M,Mizutani S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent literature has demonstrated concern over the risk of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) when administering rituximab with combination chemotherapy such as in R-CHOP; however, the exact risk and potential need for prophylaxis is unknown. We sought to determine the incidence of PJP infection following R-CHOP ...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Barreto JN,Ice LL,Thompson CA,Tosh PK,Osmon DR,Dierkhising RA,Plevak MF,Limper AH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the long-term follow-up results of a phase II trial of thalidomide for early-stage multiple myeloma (MM). Patients were eligible if they had smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) or indolent MM without the need for immediate therapy. Thalidomide was initiated at a dose of 200 mg/day and adjusted as tolerated. Di...

journal_title：American journal of hematology

authors： Detweiler-Short K,Hayman S,Gertz MA,Lacy MQ,Dispenzieri A,Kumar S,Zeldenrust SR,Russell SJ,Lust JA,Kyle RA,Greipp PR,Witzig TE,Vincent Rajkumar S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00