Researchers from Erciyes University, Department of Hematology report details of new studies and findings in the area of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

12-05-2006

A report, "Acute lymphoblastic leukemia associated with brucellosis in two patients with fever and pancytopenia," is newly published data in Yonsei Medical Journal. According to recent research from Kayseri, Turkey, "Brucellosis is a disease involving the lymphoproliferative system, which may lead to changes in the hematological parameters; however, pancytopenia is a rare finding. However, malignant diseases in association with brucellosis are rarely the cause of pancytopenia."

"Herein, two cases with fever and pancytopenia, diagnosed as simultaneous acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brucellosis are presented. Anti-leukemic therapy and brucellosis treatment were administered simultaneously, and normal blood parameters obtained," wrote B. Eser and colleagues, Erciyes University, Department of Hematology.

The researchers concluded: "The first patient is in complete remission; the other recovered from the brucellosis, but later died due to a leukemic relapse."

Eser and colleagues published their study in Yonsei Medical Journal (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia associated with brucellosis in two patients with fever and pancytopenia. Yonsei Medical Journal, 2006;47(5):741-4).

For additional information, contact B. Eser, Dedeman Oncology Hospital, Dept. of Hematology-Oncology, Erciyes University School of Medicine, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey.

Publisher contact information for the Yonsei Medical Journal is: Yonsei University College Medicine, C, O KYUN0-IL Im, M.D., pH.D, Shinchon Dong 134, Seodaemoon Ku, Seoul 120-752, South Korea.

Keywords: Turkey, Kayseri, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Brucellosis, Hematology, Oncology, Pancytopenia.

This article was prepared by Hematology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2006, Hematology Week via NewsRx.com.