Publications by authors named "Bianca Michel Spindler"
Background: Persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (PPBL) is a rare benign condition characterized by a polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis with binucleated lymphocytes. We hereby report three cases of PPBL.
Methods: Flow cytometry immunophenotyping was performed in peripheral blood samples from three patients with clinical suspicion of lymphoproliferative disease.
Background: Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients with functional dyspepsia continues to be a matter of debate. We studied eradication effects on symptoms and quality of life of primary care patients.
Methods: Helicobacter pylori -positive adult patients with functional dyspepsia meeting the Rome III International Consensus criteria were randomly assigned to receive omeprazole, amoxicillin trihydrate, and clarithromycin, or omeprazole plus placebo for 10 days.