Publications by authors named "Nurhidayah Hassan"
Challenging lymphoid malignancy of primary central nervous system lymphoma: A case report.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Primary central nervous lymphoma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that typically does not spread outside the central nervous system, with an incidence of 7 cases per million in the U.S.
- A 68-year-old Malay man presented with left-sided weakness and sensory loss, leading to brain imaging that revealed two lymphoma lesions, which were confirmed as Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma.
- The patient underwent a specific chemoradiotherapy treatment protocol, resulting in complete remission, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in reducing long-term neurological issues.
Article Synopsis
- Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma that originates from B lymphocytes, with lymphocyte-depleted HL being a rare subtype that accounts for less than 1% of cases.
- A 47-year-old Malay man presented with night fevers, weight loss, and abdominal swelling, which was diagnosed as lymphocyte-depleted classical HL through imaging and histology.
- After six cycles of ABVD chemotherapy, he showed a complete metabolic response, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment for better outcomes in this rare cancer.