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Background: This study evaluates the oncological outcomes and toxicities of indolent ocular adnexal and orbital lymphomas (OOLs) treated with radiotherapy (RT) ± systemic therapy.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 44 patients with indolent OOLs treated with RT was conducted.

Results: Most patients (87%) had early-stage disease.

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Pediatric sporadic Burkitt lymphoma of the head and neck: A case series and analysis of national trends.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol

November 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA; Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, 333 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. Electronic address:

Objective: Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma with the sporadic subtype being predominant in North America. The clinical presentations and outcomes of pediatric BL within the head and neck were assessed using both an institutional case series and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Cancer database.

Methods: The electronic medical record at our quaternary children's hospital was queried over a 22-year period (2000-2022) for BL patients with head and neck manifestations.

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  • A phase 3 trial compared the effectiveness and safety of zuberitamab combined with CHOP chemotherapy (Hi-CHOP) against rituximab combined with CHOP (R-CHOP) in patients with untreated CD20-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
  • The trial involved 487 patients, with a primary focus on the objective response rate (ORR) after six treatment cycles, finding that Hi-CHOP achieved a similar ORR to R-CHOP while demonstrating a significantly higher complete response (CR) rate in some analyses.
  • Long-term follow-up indicated that Hi-CHOP patients experienced improved duration of response (DOR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival
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Objective: It is difficult to identify disease entities underlying lymphadenopathy in the head and neck region based solely on imaging. This often results in metastatic squamous cell carcinoma (Sqcc)-induced lymphadenopathy being mistaken for lymphoma. This study aimed to analyze clinical characteristics and computed tomographic features that aid in distinguishing between metastatic Sqcc and lymphoma when lymphadenopathy resembles a large solitary lymphoma.

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Pediatric non-nasopharyngeal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program with review of the literature.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol

November 2024

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New Orleans, LA, USA; Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Division of Otolaryngology, New Orleans, LA, USA. Electronic address:

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  • Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is rare in pediatric patients compared to adults, where other tumors like lymphomas are more common; the disease's association with the human papillomavirus raises concerns about its prevalence and impact on children's health.
  • This study examined data from the National Cancer Institute’s SEER database to analyze the incidence, characteristics, treatments, and survival rates of pediatric HNSCC cases from 1973 to 2019, identifying 292 cases primarily affecting males and older children.
  • Results showed that nasopharynx is the most common site for HNSCC in children, with a notable overall 5-year survival rate of 83.6%, and the disease tends to be more
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Lymphoma is a common malignancy in children. It is the second most common malignancy in children older than 1 year of age. Most extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in the head and neck is usually caused by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), but pediatric DLBCL with cluster of differentiation (CD)5 expression is rarely discussed in the literature.

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  • Chemotherapy is crucial for cancer treatment but is often too expensive; the Indian government launched Jan Aushadhi (JAS) stores to provide affordable generic medicines.
  • The study aimed to compare the costs of chemotherapy regimens using JAS drugs, as well as the most and least expensive branded drugs in India.
  • Results showed substantial cost differences when using JAS drugs for chemotherapy across various types of cancers, indicating potential savings for patients.
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  • * In a study using CD4Il9ra mice lacking IL-9 receptors in Tfh cells, results showed lower levels of SRBC-specific IgG antibodies and reduced GC B cells and plasma cells after immunization, indicating the importance of IL-9 in antibody production.
  • * Additionally, in allergic asthma models, CD4Il9ra mice showed reduced Tfh cells and specific IgE and IgG responses to house dust mites, suggesting that IL-
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Prognostic and survival factors in head and neck extra-nodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol

September 2024

Oral Sciences Research Group, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

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  • The objective of the study was to characterize primary extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas in the head and neck and assess patient survival and prognostic factors over a period from 2005 to 2016.
  • A total of 145 patients were analyzed, with 69.3% having localized disease and 91.8% being of B-cell phenotype, predominantly diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; most were treated with immunochemotherapy.
  • Survival rates at 3 and 5 years were 75% and 73%, with adverse prognostic indicators including low hemoglobin, high ß2-microglobulin, high LDH levels, advanced disease stages, and presence of B symptoms at diagnosis.*
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  • Pediatric-type follicular lymphoma (PTFL) and pediatric nodal marginal zone lymphoma (PNMZL) are rare, slow-growing B-cell lymphomas with shared characteristics, prompting analysis of 59 patient cases for common features.
  • Most patients were young males (median age 17) with lymph node involvement, primarily in the head and neck region, and a significant majority opted for a watch-and-wait approach post-surgery.
  • Genetic analysis revealed shared mutations, suggesting that PTFL and PNMZL might actually be two manifestations of the same underlying disease rather than distinct conditions.
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  • * A case of parotid gland MALT lymphoma in a 49-year-old woman was challenging to diagnose due to unusual MRI findings attributed to amyloid deposits, which showed specific characteristics incompatible with typical malignant lymphoma imaging.
  • * The patient underwent surgery, confirming MALT lymphoma with amyloid deposition, highlighting the importance of considering MALT lymphoma in patients with multiple salivary gland masses, especially when SjS is suspected and MRI results are atypical.
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Nasal Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma with Orbital Involvement: A Rare Entity of Common Presentations.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

October 2024

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150 Malaysia.

Nasal Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma is an aggressive tumour affecting the nasal and midline structures, causing surrounding tissue destruction as the result of its progression. The initial presentations are similar to symptoms of benign nasal polyps, such as nasal obstruction, hyposmia and nasal discharge. As the disease progresses, the involvement of the palate, paranasal sinuses, orbit and skin become alarming symptoms.

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  • The study aimed to assess the necessity of routine histopathology in tonsillectomy specimens, as current practices often overlook it due to cost and resource limitations.
  • Conducted at a tertiary care center, the research involved analyzing tonsillectomy specimens from 111 patients; most common findings included chronic tonsillitis, while 8.10% of cases revealed significant abnormalities.
  • Key factors associated with abnormal histopathology included tonsillar asymmetry, older age, and recent symptom onset, leading the authors to recommend routine histopathology, especially when certain risk factors are present.
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A systematic review of Selenium as a complementary treatment in cancer patients.

Complement Ther Med

November 2024

Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, Jena 07747, Germany. Electronic address:

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  • Selenium is an antioxidant trace element that may offer benefits as a complementary treatment for cancer patients, and this systematic review evaluates its effectiveness.
  • A systematic search of five databases resulted in the inclusion of 12 studies with nearly 2500 cancer patients, focusing on various cancer types and treatment outcomes.
  • The review found mixed results, indicating that selenium supplementation might reduce radiotherapy-related toxicities in patients with selenium deficiency, but overall effectiveness for survival and quality of life remains unclear due to methodological issues in the studies.
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Background: Anti-IL-4 receptor α antibody (dupilumab) has demonstrated favorable sinonasal outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), which is mainly caused by type 2 inflammation. Although increased blood eosinophil levels and injection site symptoms are frequently observed as acute adverse events (AEs) of dupilumab, limited knowledge is available regarding the late AEs of dupilumab for CRSwNP.

Objectives: We investigated the late AEs following the initiation of dupilumab treatment for CRSwNP.

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  • - Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common aggressive B-cell lymphoma, and its subtypes have varying outcomes, prompting efforts to better predict patient prognosis based on cell origin.
  • - This study focused on analyzing the migration abilities of two genetic subtypes of DLBCL, MCD and EZB, using specific tests to measure their movement through microchannels and narrow spaces.
  • - Results showed that EZB-type cells migrated faster and more effectively through constrictions than MCD-type cells, which had higher levels of a protein affecting nuclear stiffness, suggesting that genetic differences may impact both therapy outcomes and tumor cell motility.
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Background: Electronic Prospective Surveillance Models (ePSMs) remotely monitor the rehabilitation needs of people with cancer via patient-reported outcomes at pre-defined time points during cancer care and deliver support, including links to self-management education and community programs, and recommendations for further clinical screening and rehabilitation referrals. Previous guidance on implementing ePSMs lacks sufficient detail on approaches to select implementation strategies for these systems. The purpose of this article is to describe how we developed an implementation plan for REACH, an ePSM system designed for breast, colorectal, lymphoma, and head and neck cancers.

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  • Invasive breast cancer, particularly the no special type subtype, is the most common breast cancer, while lymphoma and melanoma are the primary tumors that spread to the breast.
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a common pediatric soft-tissue cancer, rare in the breast, typically affecting adolescent girls and mostly presenting as the alveolar variant.
  • A case study of a 17-year-old girl highlights the unusual occurrence of RMS metastasizing to both breasts, initially misdiagnosed as tuberculosis affecting the spine, illustrating the difficulty in diagnosing such rare cases.
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Time to lymphoma treatment within 24 months in 'watch and wait' follicular lymphoma is associated with inferior outcomes: A multicentre analysis.

Br J Haematol

November 2024

Department of Lymphoma, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, State key Laboratory of Druggability Evaluation and Systematic Translational Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, the Sino-US Center for Lymphoma and Leukemia Research, Tianjin, China.

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  • Some follicular lymphoma (FL) patients on a "watch and wait" strategy experience quick disease progression, prompting researchers to find ways to identify these individuals and develop a risk score for better screening at diagnosis.
  • In a study involving 411 FL patients from 16 cancer centers, 35% required treatment within 24 months, with a significantly lower 5-year progression-free survival rate (62.3% vs. 89.5%) for those needing treatment early.
  • Five key factors were identified as predictors for needing treatment within 24 months: advanced disease stages, high β microglobulin levels, low lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratios, bone marrow involvement, and spleen enlargement; these factors can help pinpoint patients who
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Introduction: An electronic prospective surveillance model (ePSM) uses patient-reported outcomes to monitor impairments along the cancer pathway for timely management. Randomised controlled trials show that ePSMs can effectively manage cancer-related impairments. However, ePSMs are not routinely embedded into practice and evidence-based approaches to implement them are limited.

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Sinonasal Pathologies Masquerading as Ophthalmic Disease.

Ear Nose Throat J

September 2024

Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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  • - The report discusses two cases where sinonasal pathologies were mistaken for eye diseases: one case involved a 43-year-old male with a mucocele from previous surgeries, and the other a 72-year-old male with lymphoma, both showing eye-related symptoms like blurred vision.
  • - It emphasizes the need for medical professionals to consider sinonasal issues when diagnosing patients with ocular symptoms, rather than jumping to conclusions.
  • - Successful management of these cases required teamwork among specialists from various fields (otolaryngology, ophthalmology, radiology, and oncology) to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Laryngeal non-Hodgkin lymphoma: Report of four cases and review of the literature.

Open Life Sci

September 2024

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25 Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, Sichuan, 646000, China.

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  • * The first three patients had different types of laryngeal NHL and received various treatments, including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
  • * The authors conclude that further research and more case reports are necessary to better understand and treat this condition.
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Differential diagnosis of pediatric cervical lymph node lesions based on simple clinical features.

Eur J Pediatr

November 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, No. 24, Lane 1400, West Beijing Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China.

Unlabelled: This study aims to to establish a diagnosis model based on simple clinical features for children with cervical histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis or malignant lymphoma. Simple clinical features of pediatric patients were analyzed to develop a diagnosis model based on a comparison of classical machine-learning algorithms. This was a single-center retrospective study in a tertiary pediatrics hospital.

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