Publications by authors named "V Perifanis"

Article Synopsis
  • - Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a rare type of cancer that features specific cells called Hodgkin or Reed-Sternberg cells.
  • - Cardiac issues related to HL are not well-studied, with limited reports on conditions like cardiac tamponade in these patients.
  • - A case is presented of a 21-year-old woman whose initial HL symptoms included cardiac tamponade, underscoring the need for quick diagnosis and treatment of related heart complications.
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Acute lower limb ischemia (ALLI) is a common vascular emergency. However, ALLI presenting as the initial symptom of acute leukemia (AL) is scarce. Here we present a case of ALLI in the setting of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) while systematically reviewing the current literature to withdraw conclusions about the management, prognosis, and treatment for this atypical presentation of AL.

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