Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Renteria-Castillo"
Article Synopsis
- Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare, aggressive form of lymphoma occurring in the brain and spinal cord, primarily in immunocompromised individuals, but it can also affect immunocompetent patients.
- A case study of a 69-year-old man showed typical symptoms and imaging findings for PCNSL, leading to a diagnosis confirmed by brain biopsy, but he did not respond to chemotherapy.
- Timely recognition and treatment of PCNSL are crucial, especially in patients over 60 years old presenting with multiple brain lesions, due to the generally poor prognosis associated with the disease.
[Cold agglutinin syndrome associated with infectious mononucleosis: A case report].
Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Cold agglutinin syndrome (CAS) is a type of hemolytic anemia caused by antibodies (mostly IgM) that work best in cold temperatures, often triggered by infections, autoimmune disorders, or cancer.
- - A case study of a 22-year-old man showed CAS linked to reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in someone with undiagnosed HIV; he had severe anemia and related symptoms but improved after treatment.
- - Recognizing CAS is crucial during infectious mononucleosis, as it can lead to significant health risks; early identification and supportive measures can aid recovery.
[Pancytopenia associated to acute myeloid leukemia: a case report of aleukemic leukemia].
Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc
September 2023
Background: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is characterized by the presence of ≥ 20% myeloblasts in peripheral blood or bone marrow, as well as specific cytogenetic alterations. It can appear as a de novo disease or be associated with other hematologic diseases, which is why the clinical presentation is heterogeneous. Pancytopenia as a manifestation of aleukemic leukemia is a rare entity.
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