Background: Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) with BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) is a common complication after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT) that may lead to severe discomfort for the patient and significant morbidity (urinary obstruction, increased transfusion requirements and prolonged hospitalization). So far, there is no clear consensus on how to manage this complication.
Patients And Methods: Here, we report a single-center case series of 9 patients (4 children and 5 adults) treated with cidofovir endovesical (EV) instillation(s) for BKPyV-HC after alloHCT. EV Cidofovir was administered at a dose of 5 mg/kg, for 1 to 3 instillations (with a minimum delay between 2 successive doses of 5 days).
Results: Eight out of the 9 treated patients with EV Cidofovir achieved a complete resolution of HC after 1-3 instillation(s), without recurrence of symptomatic infection within the next 3 months. Only 1 adult patient did not improve after treatment and developed severe morbidity (emphysematous cystitis).
Conclusion: Although this single-center case series of EV cidofovir for BKPyV HC after alloHCT shows encouraging results, only large prospective studies will definitively establish the effectiveness of this therapy.
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Environ Toxicol Pharmacol
December 2024
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. Electronic address:
Phthalates and bisphenols, ubiquitous compounds found in various everyday products, have garnered attention due to their potential health-disrupting effects. This study aimed to (1) investigate urinary phthalate metabolites and bisphenol A (BPA) levels in donors and recipients prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and monitor changes in these compounds in pediatric recipients at different time points (Day-9, Day 0, Day+7, Day+28, Day+90), and (2) assess their association with engraftment success. Urine samples from pediatric recipients and donors were collected for analysis of phthalate metabolites and BPA in 34 donor-recipient pairs.
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Hematology Department, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, València, Spain; Hematology Research Group, Institut d'Investigació Sanitària La Fe, València, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Medicine Department, Universitat de València, Spain.
Background: BK hemorrhagic cystitis (BK-HC) is a common complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), particularly when posttransplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) is used as graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis. However, comparative studies of BK-HC incidence in matched sibling donors (MSD) and unrelated donors (MUD) often include small haploidentical (HAPLO) donor cohorts and usually lack detailed information on disease evolution, coinfections, management and impact on outcomes.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing HSCT from MSD, MUD, HAPLO donors using PTCy as GVHD prophylaxis.
BMC Cancer
December 2024
Department of Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Soochow University, No. 92, Zhongnan Street, Suzhou, 215002, China.
Background: Haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Haplo-HSCT) serves as an important option for patients without an HLA matched donor in treating hematological disorders, while patients may experience various complications after transplantation. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), a cornerstone drug for graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) prophylaxis, effectively reduces the incidence of acute GvHD, and the efficacy of MMF varies among individuals associated with MMF-related transporters and metabolic enzymes single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). However, limited studies have systematically reported the correlations between the MMF-related SNPs and post-transplant complications.
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December 2024
Anesthesiology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, E. P. E, Porto, Portugal.
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November 2024
Pediatric Urology and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic address:
Background: Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a serious complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early identification of at-risk patients and prompt diagnosis are crucial for effective management. This prospective cohort study evaluated the potential of uroflowmetry as a predictive tool for detecting HC in pediatric HSCT patients.
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