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Mediastinal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBC) may manifest in different presentations including systemic symptoms and local mass symptoms. We report two cases of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting with pulmonary artery compression symptoms. The first case is of a 38-year-old Asian man which mimicked pulmonary embolism, and the second one is of a 27-year-old Asian woman who presented with fainting and respiratory symptoms due to local mass effect.

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  • - The report discusses a 41-year-old male with sickle cell disease who experienced repeated episodes of stuttering priapism and was treated with crizanlizumab.
  • - While the treatment alleviated the priapism, it caused a serious vaso-occlusive crisis during the second infusion, though no further crises occurred afterward.
  • - The findings highlight the need for careful monitoring during treatment and suggest that more research is needed to fully understand crizanlizumab's effectiveness for managing priapism.
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Erythema nodosum (EN) is a type of panniculitis occurring due to various conditions. It can be associated with certain malignancies or manifest as a side effect of drugs. This article presents a unique case of EN in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-blast phase) following dasatinib and chemotherapy.

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Sideroblastic anemia is a heterogeneous group of disorders typified by the presence of ring sideroblasts in the bone marrow and has congenital and acquired types. Sideroblastic anemia is a rare event in pregnancy. We report a case of a 32-year-old female patient, gravida 4 para 3, 27th weeks pregnant, who presented to the emergency department complaining of palpitation and generalized weakness for 2 weeks.

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