: Spinal cord lymphomas represent a minority of extranodal lymphomas and often pose diagnostic challenges by imitating primary spinal tumors or inflammatory/infective lesions. This paper presents a unique case of primary cauda equina lymphoma (PCEL) and conducts a comprehensive review to delineate the clinical and radiological characteristics of this rare entity. : A 74-year-old male presented with progressive paresthesia, motor weakness, and symptoms indicative of cauda equina syndrome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBEAM (carmustine [bis-chloroethylnitrosourea (BCNU)]-etoposide-cytarabine-melphalan) chemotherapy is the standard conditioning regimen for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in lymphomas. Owing to BCNU shortages, many centers switched to fotemustine-substituted BEAM (FEAM), lacking proof of equivalence. We conducted a retrospective cohort study in 18 Italian centers to compare the safety and efficacy of BEAM and FEAM regimens for ASCT in lymphomas performed from 2008 to 2015.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Red blood cell (RBC) autoimmunization is a relatively uncommon cause of anemia in children and presents some differences from those of adults. Due to its frequency, autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) in childhood has prompted very few studies, and the literature consists mostly of sporadic case histories. The objective of this study was to stress the importance of an appropriate serologic diagnosis in suspected cases.
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