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Umran Calişkan

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PubMed2007

Hepatoblastoma in a child with neurofibromatosis type I.

A major hallmark of NF1 is the development of benign tumors, including peripheral neurofibromas, plexiform neurofibromas, gliomas of the optic tract, other low grade gliomas, and pheochromocytomas. Hepatoblastoma have not been previously reported in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1. We present a case of a 9-month-old boy diagnosed with both hepatoblastoma and neurofibromatosis type 1. Hepatoblastoma occurs in association with several well-described cancer predisposition syndromes, including familial adenomatous polyposis, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, trisomy 18, and glycogen storage disease type I. This paper describes a case of hepatoblastoma diagnosed in association with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Biomarkers, Tumor↗
PubMed2003

Peripheral gangrene complicating hemolytic uremic syndrome in a child.

A patient with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) developed peripheral gangrene involving all fingers and toes. There was no history of bloody diarrhea. Hypocomplementemia was present, with a serum C3 concentration of 41 mg/dl. Acute renal failure was treated with peritoneal dialysis for 4 months. He received daily fresh-frozen plasma infusions and plasmapheresis on alternate days for ten sessions, followed by once-weekly sessions. He was anuric for 9 weeks. All medial and distal phalanxes became necrotic and were removed surgically. The renal biopsy findings were consistent with HUS. This is the second report of peripheral gangrene during the course of HUS in childhood.

Child, Preschool↗
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Unexpected result in the etiological approaching to an anemic case: a leech infestation.

One of the causes of the childhood anemia is gastrointestinal system bleeding, which rarely results from parasites. The authors report on a 3-year-old boy with severe anemia and a history of hematemesis. While they were investigating the cause of the anemia and the hematemesis, a leech showing itself in the nasal passage led to a quick and exact treatment. Leeches should be considered for differential diagnosis of anemia and gastrointestinal system bleeding in the children.

Anemia↗
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A Burkitt's lymphoma case with eyelid, renal and pulmonary involvement.

An eight-year-old boy was admitted with a three-week history of painless masses on the left upper eyelid, in front of the left ear and on the left side of his jaw. On examination, there was a 3x2 cm tumor on the left upper eyelid, and lymphadenopathies in front of the tragus and in the left submandibular area were observed in the absence of hepatosplenomegaly. Complete blood count, peripheral smear and bone marrow aspiration were normal. After the left submandibular lymphadenopathy was removed, he was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma by pathological examinations. Thorax and abdomen computed tomography showed pulmonary and renal involvement. On the seventh day of treatment, eyelid involvement disappeared. After induction therapy, no renal or pulmonary lesions were observed. An unusual clinical presentation of Burkitt's lymphoma with eyelid and pulmonary involvement is reported.

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols↗