Publications by authors named "S Maral"

Early T-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (ETP-ALL/LBL) is a rare and aggressive subtype of T-cell leukemia with poor prognosis and resistance to standard treatments. We report a 21-year-old male with ETP-ALL/LBL who, after an initial complete remission with the HOELZER protocol, experienced early relapse and was refractory to subsequent FLEND and BFM protocols. Following disease progression and complications, he was treated with a combination of daratumumab, venetoclax, azacitidine, and dexamethasone.

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Objective: In this study, we aimed to obtain real-life data on the use of antimyeloma agents, which significantly increase overall survival (OS) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients, in primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL) patients with poor prognosis.

Materials And Methods: Data from 53 patients who were diagnosed with pPCL between 2011 and 2020 and who used at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI) and/or immunomodulatory (IMID) agent were analyzed retrospectively. Depending on the year of the pPCL diagnosis, 20% leukocytes or ≥2x10/L plasma cells in the peripheral blood was used as a diagnostic criterion.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is an opportunistic infection that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, presenting with symptoms like cough, fever, and especially aggressive courses in patients who have undergone allogeneic stem cell transplants.
  • A case study details a 56-year-old male who, after an allogeneic stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukemia, developed hypercalcemia and renal failure along with fatigue, leading to a confirmed diagnosis of PJP.
  • Treatment included hydration, furosemide, and denosumab, and ultimately resolved both the hypercalcemia and the PJP infection with the patients’ follow-up showing improvement in symptoms.*
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Spiritual well-being enhances life quality, acts as a stress reliever, and mitigates unfavorable feelings. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose, increasing inner peace and happiness while improving stress management and overall well-being. This study examined whether positive childhood experiences are linked to spiritual well-being and if psychological flexibility and meaning-based coping serve as mediators.

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