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Şükür YE, Göç G, Köse O, Açmaz G, Özmen B, Atabekoğlu CS, Koç A, Söylemez F. The effects of subchorionic hematoma on pregnancy outcome in patients with threatened abortion. J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2014; 15:239-42. [PMID: 25584033 DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2014.14170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of ultrasonographically detected subchorionic hematomas on pregnancy outcomes in patients with vaginal bleeding within the first half of pregnancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients diagnosed with threatened abortion due to painless vaginal bleeding and who were followed up in an in-patient service during the first vaginal bleeding between January 2009 and December 2010 were included in this retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence of subchorionic hematoma. Miscarriage rates and pregnancy outcomes of ongoing pregnancies were compared between the groups. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences between the groups regarding demographic parameters, including age, parity, previous miscarriage history, and gestational age at first vaginal bleeding. While 13 of 44 pregnancies (29.5%) with subchorionic hematoma resulted in miscarriage, 25 of 198 pregnancies (12.6%) without subchorionic hematoma resulted in miscarriage (p=.010). The gestational age at miscarriage and the duration between first vaginal bleeding and miscarriage were similar between the groups. The outcome measures of ongoing pregnancies, such as gestational week at delivery, birth weight, and delivery route, were also similar between the groups. CONCLUSION Ultrasonographically detected subchorionic hematoma increases the risk of miscarriage in patients with vaginal bleeding and threatened abortion during the first 20 weeks of gestation. However, it does not affect the pregnancy outcome measures of ongoing pregnancies.
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Ekin A, Gezer C, Taner CE, Ozeren M, Ozer O, Koç A, Gezer NS. Chromosomal and structural anomalies in fetuses with open neural tube defects. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2014; 34:156-9. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2013.834307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Koç A, Kaya OO. Asn680ser polymorphism of the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor gene (FSHR) is not associated with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2014; 25:337-339. [PMID: 25365857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Avci A, Koç A, Köprülü D, Urkmez M, Alizade E, Acar G, Kırış T. Massive thrombus originating from the interatrial septum and prolapsing into the left ventricle. Herz 2013; 39:871-3. [PMID: 23907694 DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3906-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Koç A, Ekmekci AY, Ozer O. A case of dup(3q) syndrome. GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2013; 24:381-385. [PMID: 24551980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Duplication of 3q is an extremely rare disorder characterized by "intellectual disability, deficiency of growth, broad nasal root and hypertrichosis". Although it is generally accepted that the duplication of the 3q25-qter region corresponds with a characteristic face, there is a debate about the critical region. In this report, we present a case with dup(3q) syndrome with 46,XY,der(7)ins(7;3)(p13; q22.1q26.31) karyotype and discuss the clinical findings.
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Atabekoğlu CS, Türkçüoğlu I, Duru B, Sönmezer M, Süer G, Uysalel A, Koç A, Söylemez F. Closure vs non-closure of peritoneum at caesarean section: evaluation of pain. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2011; 31:307-10. [PMID: 21534751 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.560302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We evaluated the effect of closure or non-closure of parietal and visceral peritoneum during caesarean section (CS) on post-caesarean pain and analgesic requirement. A total of 94 primigravidas planned for elective CS were prospectively enrolled into closure (n = 46) and non-closure (n = 48) groups. Analgesia was provided by a patient-controlled analgesia pump (PCA) postoperatively. Pain was evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and verbal rating scale (VRS). Total dose of analgesics administered through PCA and times of analgesia demand and additional analgesics were also assessed. VAS and VRS scores were similar between the groups. The total dose of analgesics administered were similar (p = 0.095) between groups, however the mean number of analgesic demand (p = 0.020) and the additional analgesics (p < 0.001) were higher in the closure group. As a conclusion, the closure or non-closure of the peritoneum does not have any impact on postoperative pain intensity, however the analgesia demand and additional analgesia requirement decreases with non-closure.
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Koç A, Bahce M, Sanal HT, Uludag A, Kozan S, Torun D, Ustunsoz B, Guran S. New phenotype with generalized platyspondyly, large mandible, hypoplastic teeth, strabismus, hyperopia and low cholesterol levels. GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2011; 22:129-134. [PMID: 21848004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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A sporadic, adult male patient with generalized platyspondyly, large mandible, hypoplastic teeth, strabismus, and low serum cholesterol levels is presented. Some of the patient's features resemble brachyolmia, Spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia tarda, Kenny-Caffey and Stickler syndromes. Based on literature review, possible diagnoses are discussed. In conclusion, this patient can have a variant of brachyolmia or Spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia tarda. However, we cannot exclude that this constellation of clinical features may represent a new syndrome.
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Koç A, Kizilkaya K. Some factors influencing milk somatic cell count of Holstein Friesian and Brown Swiss cows under the Mediterranean climatic conditions. Arch Anim Breed 2009. [DOI: 10.5194/aab-52-124-2009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine the influencing factors on somatic cell count (SCC) in the milk of Holstein Friesian (HF) and Brown Swiss (BS) cows raised on three dairy farms under the Mediterranean climatic conditions in Turkey. For a two-year period, farms were visited monthly to measure daily milk yield (DMY) and collect milk samples from each cow during the morning and evening milking. Total of 1 429 SCC readings from 67 HF and 16 BS cows were analyzed by using repeated measures. Breed (P<0.01), lactation number (LN) (P<0.01), milking time (MT) (P<0.05), lactation month (LM) (P<0.01) and the interactions of breed-LM (P<0.05), herd-LM (P<0.01) and LN-LM (P<0.01) effects on SCC were statistically significant as did the co-variable DMY effect (P<0.01). The effect of herd and herd-MT interactions on SCC were statistically insignificant (P>0.05). The SCC means for BS and HF cows were 5.464±0.060 (291 072 cells/ml) and 5.654±0.029 (450 817 cells/ml), respectively. The SCC mean for morning milking (338 065 cells/ml) was 25 850 cells/ml lower than that of evening milking. The LN4 had the highest SCC mean (490 908 cells/ml) and was statistically different from those of LN1 (P<0.01) and LN2 (P<0.05). The SCC level was the highest in the first LM (601 174 cells/ml) and this level then decreased in the later months. Possible reasons for the difference in SCC means between the breeds are different resistance mechanisms against mastitis, different morphological conformations of udders and different milk yields between these two breeds. The insignificant differences found among herds show the similarities of management, milking hygiene and barn conditions. In order to decrease SCC in milk and increase udder health, some precautions need to be taken like improving milking management, hygiene and barn conditions, milking the cow at uniform intervals, feeding the cows after the milking and applying a mastitis control program.
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Onal S, Kazokoglu H, Koç A, Akman M, Bavbek T, Direskeneli H, Yavuz S. Low dose and dose escalating therapy of interferon alfa-2a in the treatment of refractory and sight-threatening Behçet's uveitis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2009; 27:S113-S114. [PMID: 19796551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Yetgin S, Olcay L, Koç A, Germeshausen M. Transformation of severe congenital neutropenia to early acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a patient with HAX1 mutation and without G-CSF administration or receptor mutation. Leukemia 2008; 22:1797. [PMID: 18354489 DOI: 10.1038/leu.2008.64] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Koç A, Kaymak AO, Karaer K, Ergün MA, Aksu T, Perçin EF. A case with bilateral radio-ulnar synostosis. GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2008; 19:193-198. [PMID: 18618994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Congenital radio-ulnar synostosis may be an isolated abnormality or additional abnormalities may accompany it. It may also be found as a part of well-known syndromes. We present a case with bilateral congenital radio-ulnar synostosis, speech delay, dimple on shoulders, café au lait spot and characteristic facial appearance. The proband has a brother with similar clinical findings with the exception of congenital radio-ulnar synostosis. We discuss the possible relationship between our case and previously described syndromes with congenital radio-ulnar synostosis, and distinct phenotypic features of the presented case.
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Koç A, Yirmibeş Karaoğuz M, Pala E, Kan D, Karaer K, Gücüyener K, Perçin EF. A boy with small supernumerary marker chromosome X identified by FISH. GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2007; 18:393-399. [PMID: 18286820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Marker or ring X chromosomes are frequently seen in Ullrich-Turner Syndrome with 46,X,r(X) karyotype, but only 8 children were reported with an extra marker X chromosome in at least some of their cell lines, we describe a 5 years old male patient who is mosaic (17%) for a cell line with an extra ring shaped marker X chromosome in addition to a normal 46,XY cell line. He had mild motor mental retardation, a dysmorphic face, dysplastic ears, high arched palate, cryptorchidism and brachydactyly. G-banding showed 46,XY[83]/47,XY,+r?[17] karyotype. NOR banding revealed no satellite region but its centromere was intact in C-banding. By fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, dual X/Y alpha-satellite probes were used to detect the origin of ring shaped marker chromosome and 17% of his cells had two X chromosome signals due to marker X; hybridization with X chromosome inactivation center (XIST) specific probe revealed the absence of the locus on the ring chromosome. In this report, clinical features of our patient are compared with previously reported cases and the cytogenetic and molecular cytogenetic techniques used to detect origin of marker chromosome are discussed.
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Ozkiris A, Erkiliç K, Koç A, Mistik S. Effect of atorvastatin on ocular blood flow velocities in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Br J Ophthalmol 2007; 91:69-73. [PMID: 16973667 PMCID: PMC1857585 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2006.098285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/06/2006] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIM To investigate blood flow velocities in the ophthalmic and central retinal arteries (CRAs) in patients with diabetic retinopathy before and after atorvastatin treatment. METHODS 45 patients with type 2 diabetes were included in this double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The patients with diabetes were divided into three subgroups: group 1 (n = 15) included patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR); group 2 (n = 15) had patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR); and group 3 (n = 15; placebo group) included 8 patients with NPDR and 7 patients with PDR. The patients in groups 1 and 2 (atorvastatin group) received 10 mg atorvastatin daily for 10 weeks. Pre-treatment and post-treatment serum levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride were recorded before and after treatment. Ocular blood flow velocities of the ophthalmic artery and CRA were evaluated by colour Doppler imaging before and after treatment in each group. RESULTS The baseline haemodynamic parameters were similar between atorvastatin and placebo groups (p>0.05 for both). Atorvastatin significantly decreased serum levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides in groups 1 and 2 compared with pretreatment levels (p<0.001 for both). The mean peak systolic flow velocities (PSVs) of the ophthalmic artery in group 2, and the mean PSV and resistive indices of the CRA in groups 1 and 2 decreased significantly after atorvastatin treatment (p<0.05 for both), whereas the mean end diastolic flow velocity of the ophthalmic artery and CRA did not change (p>0.05). There was no significant difference in ocular blood flow velocities in the placebo group (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Atorvastatin may have a role in reducing diabetic retinal complications, with improvement in vascular resistance and decrease in the mean PSVs of the ophthalmic artery and CRA. However, further studies with large numbers of patients are needed to obtain the long-term results of this drug.
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Koç A, Karaer K, Ergün MA, Cinaz P, Perçin EF. A new case of hairy elbows syndrome (hypertrichosis cubiti). GENETIC COUNSELING (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) 2007; 18:325-330. [PMID: 18019374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Hairy Elbows Syndrome (Hypertrichosis Cubiti; OMIM# 139600) is a rare syndrome, and characterized by the presence of long vellus hair localized on the extensor surfaces of the distal third of the arms and proximal third of the forearm bilaterally. Occasionally hypertrichosis of other body regions may accompany hairy elbows. About half of the reported patients have short stature. Aside from short stature other relatively rare abnormalities related with this syndrome were also described. Most of the reported cases were sporadic, but autosomal dominant as well as autosomal recessive inheritance patterns have also been postulated. In this report, we present a girl with Hairy Elbows syndrome who has both characteristic and uncommon findings of the syndrome. She has excessive hair on her elbows, along with short stature, microcephaly, joint hyperlaxity, thin-long-webbed neck, dysmorphic facial features and mental retardation.
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Yetgin S, Germeshausen M, Touw I, Koç A, Olcay L. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a patient with congenital neutropenia without G-CSF-R and ELA2 mutations. Leukemia 2005; 19:1710-1. [PMID: 15973448 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2403850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Ustüner I, Simşek E, Kahraman K, Cengiz B, Koç A. Acardiac acephalic twin gestation with transposition of great arteries in pump twin. Congenit Anom (Kyoto) 2005; 45:70-2. [PMID: 15904437 DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-4520.2005.00068.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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We report here a case of twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence with transposition of great arteries in the pump twin. Color Doppler and fetal echocardiographic examination revealed an acardiac, anencephalic twin without upper limbs and a pump twin with transposition of great arteries. To our knowledge despite multiple anomalies reported in the acardiac twin, major anomalies, especially of a cardiac type are extremely rare and not reported in the pump twin, which maintains circulation. Management is directed at saving the pump fetus; therefore, we believe that during sonographic exam, emphasis should be placed on associated organ anomalies or complications that may hamper viability of the pump.
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Yetgin S, Tuncer MA, Cetin M, Gümrük F, Yenicesu I, Tunç B, Oner AF, Toksoy H, Koç A, Aslan D, Ozyürek E, Olcay L, Atahan L, Tunçbilek E, Gürgey A. Benefit of high-dose methylprednisolone in comparison with conventional-dose prednisolone during remission induction therapy in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia for long-term follow-up. Leukemia 2003; 17:328-33. [PMID: 12592331 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2402673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2001] [Accepted: 05/29/2002] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Eight-year event-free survival (EFS) was evaluated in 205 patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), to consider the efficacy of high-dose methylprednisolone (HDMP) given during remission induction chemotherapy between 1 and 29 days. The St Jude Total XI Study protocol was used after some minor modifications in this trial. Patients were randomized into two groups. Group A (n = 108) received conventional dose (60 mg/m(2)/day orally) prednisolone and group B (n = 97) received HDMP (Prednol-L, 900-600 mg/m(2) orally) during remission induction chemotherapy. Complete remission was obtained in 95% of the 205 patients who were followed-up for 11 years; median follow-up was 72 months (range 60-129) and 8-year EFS rate was 60% overall (53% in group A, 66% in group B). The EFS rate of group B was significantly higher than of group A (P = 0.05). The 8-year EFS rate of groups A and B in the high-risk groups was 39% vs 63% (P = 0.002). When we compared 8-year EFS rate in groups A and B in the high-risk subgroup for both ages together </=2 or >/=10 years, it was 44% vs 74%, respectively. Among patients in the high-risk subgroup with a WBC count >/=50 x 10(9)/l, the 8-year EFS was 38% in group A vs58% in group B. During the 11-year follow-up period, a total of 64 relapses occurred in 205 patients. In group A relapses were higher (39%) than in group B (23%) (P = 0.05). These results suggest that HDMP during remission-induction chemotherapy improves the EFS rate significantly for high-risk patients in terms of the chances of cure.
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Koç A, Kösecik M, Tatlı MM, Atas A, Emiroğlu HH. Bernard-Soulier Syndrome Like Platelet Defect in a Patient with Noonan Syndrome; A Case Report. Turk J Haematol 2001; 18:191-193. [PMID: 27264256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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Noonan's Syndrome (NS) is characterized by dismorphic facial features, short stature, short or webbed neck, congenital heart defects and testicular abnormalities. Various bleeding disorders in Noonan Syndrome have been reported. Bernard-Soulier Syndrome (BSS) is a rare congenital bleeding disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia and giant platelets. There is not any reported case of Noonan syndrome associated with BSS in literature. We report here a four-year-old male patient with Noonan Syndrome and BSS like platelet defect.
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Hiçsönmez G, Cetin M, Yenicesu I, Olcay L, Koç A, Aktaş D, Tunçbilek E, Tuncer M. Evaluation of children with myelodysplastic syndrome: importance of extramedullary disease as a presenting symptom. Leuk Lymphoma 2001; 42:665-74. [PMID: 11697496 DOI: 10.3109/10428190109099328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Thirty-three children diagnosed with primary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in a single institution over an 8 year period were evaluated with special emphasis on children who presented with extramedullary disease (EMD). EMD was present at diagnosis in 12 (36%) of the 33 children with MDS. Three patients with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) and 2 patients with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) presented with pleural effusion. Pericardial effusion was present in 3 of these patients, two of whom also had thrombosis. Pyoderma gangrenosum, relapsing polychondritis were the initial findings in another two cases with JMML. Lymphadenopathy (n=1), gingival hypertrophy (n=2), orbital granulocytic sarcoma (n=1) and spinal mass (n=1) were the presenting findings in 5 patients with refractory anemia with excess of blasts in transformation. Since high-dose methylprednisolone (HDMP, 20-30 mg/kg/day) has been shown to induce differentiation and apoptosis of myeloid leukemic cells in children with different morphological subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia in vivo and in vitro, 25 children with de novo MDS were treated with combined HDMP and cytotoxic chemotherapy. Dramatic improvement of EMD and decrease in blast cells both in the peripheral blood and bone marrow were obtained following administration of short-course HDMP treatment alone as observed in children with AML. HDMP, combined with low-dose cytosine arabinoside and mitoxantrone were used for the remission induction. Remission was achieved in 8 (80%) of 10 children who presented with EMD and in 9 (60%) of 15 children without EMD. Long-term remission (>6 years) was obtained in 4 (two with JMML and two with CMML), three of whom presented with EMD. In conclusion EMD can be a presenting finding in childhood MDS as observed in adults. In addition, the beneficial effect of HDMP combined with more intensive chemotherapy should be explored as alternative therapy in children with MDS not suitable for bone marrow transplantation.
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Yetgin S, Tunç B, Koç A, Toksoy HB, Ceyhan M, Kanra G. Two booster dose hepatitis B virus vaccination in patients with leukemia. Leuk Res 2001; 25:647-9. [PMID: 11397468 DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(00)00101-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The aim of this study was to interpret the antibody response to hepatitis B (HB) vaccination following a two booster dose schedule in 94 acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients. All patients were between 1-16 years of age with negative hepatitis B virus (HBV) serology and normal hepatic function. Fifty patients were vaccinated with Engerix B vaccine, and 44 patients were vaccinated with GenHevac B vaccine, with a schedule of 0, 1, 6 and 0, 1, 2, as well as booster doses, in 12 and 6 months respectively. A second booster was given as a fifth dose to 16 unresponsive patients in each vaccine group, 3 and 6 months after the first booster for Engerix B and GenHevac B vaccines respectively. Dosage was 20 microg HbsAg for all patients. Seroconversion rates with protective level antibody were 35.1% (n=33/94). The figures were 32.1% (n=16/50) and 38.6% (n=17/44) for Engerix B and GenHevac B vaccines, respectively. Seroconversion rate in patients younger than 10 years old was found to be higher (39.11%) than older patients (24%), but this was not statistically significant. This study indicates that one third of the leukemic children undergoing maintenence chemotherapy responded to HB vaccine with protective titers of anti-HBs. We recommend HB vaccination especially in developing countries.
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Koç A, Kösecik M, Tatli MM, Ataş A, Emiroğlu HH. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis presented with thrombocytopenia. Turk J Pediatr 2000; 42:162-4. [PMID: 10936986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are rare findings in systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (S-JRA), and if present, bone marrow (BM) examination is necessary to exclude malignant diseases. We report here a 13.5-year-old boy with S-JRA who had severe thrombocytopenia and mild leukopenia, without arthritis, at the onset of the disease. BM was hypercellular with increased numbers of myeloid precursors and megakaryocytes. After treatment with acetylsalicylic acid, leukocyte and platelet counts returned to normal levels, and after two months chronic arthritis developed.
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Koç A, Kösecik M, Vural H, Erel O, Ataş A, Tatli MM. The frequency and etiology of anemia among children 6-16 years of age in the southeast region of Turkey. Turk J Pediatr 2000; 42:91-5. [PMID: 10936971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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The frequency and etiology of anemia were investigated in 2,913 children between six and 16 years of age in Sanliurfa, in the southeast region of Turkey. Anemia was found in 142 (7.8%) children in the 6-11 years of age group, and in 16 (1.5%) in the 12-16 years of age group; in total, in 158 (5.4%) children. Causes were iron deficiency in 93 (58.9%) children, beta-thalassemia heterozygosity in 10 (6.3%) children, chronic disease that causes anemia of inflammation in 30 (19.0%) children, and intestinal parasitic infections in 17 (10.8%) children. In eight (5.1%) children, the cause of anemia could not be determined. The study's results showed that iron deficiency anemia and chronic and parasitic disease are important problems in schoolchildren of Sanliurfa, while beta-thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies have less importance.
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Koç A, Varan A, Büyükpamukçu M, Gürgey A. A case of hemophilia A associated with Hodgkin's disease. Turk J Pediatr 1999; 41:517-20. [PMID: 10770122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Lymphoreticular malignancies are more common in patients with hemophilia, but it is usually attributed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection associated with repeated use of blood products. However, there are a couple of hemophiliac patients with malignancies but without HIV infection in the literature. We report a case of a hemophiliac patients who had Hodgkin's disease at 2.3 years old without any congenital or acquired immunodeficiency and without use of any blood products. This patient showed that malignancy can develop in hemophiliacs without HIV infection, but further studies are needed to clarify whether hemophiliacs are more susceptible to malignancies.
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Koç A, Oner R, Oner C, Aktas D, Sözen M, Tunçbilek E, Altay C. Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) associated with increased hemoglobin F and trisomy 8: presentation of a patient. HEMATOLOGY AND CELL THERAPY 1999; 41:187-9. [PMID: 10543376 DOI: 10.1007/s00282-999-0187-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 7.5 year old boy with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) of CMML type associated with trisomy 8 and elevated hemoglobin F (Hb F) value is presented. Hematological evaluation of the patient revealed that the Hb was 10 g/dl, MCV 110 FL, platelets 58 X 10(9)/l, WBC 5.4 X 10(9)/l with 24% atypical monocytes. Karyotype analysis revealed 47, XY, +8. Hb F value was 21% which was distributed heterogeneously among red cells. PCR amplified cDNA copies of circulating reticulocyte mRNA were used to measure the relative amounts of alpha-, beta-, and gamma- globin. There was marked increases in both alpha/beta mRNA ratio (20%) and gamma/(gamma+beta) mRNA ratio (35%) in the patient compared to normal subjects. The study indicated that increased transcription of alpha and gamma genes are partly responsible for the elevation of Hb F in MDS.
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Ozagar A, Koç A, Ciprut A, Tutkun A, Akdaş F, Sehitoğlu MA. Effects of topical otic preparations on hearing in chronic otitis media. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997; 117:405-8. [PMID: 9339804 DOI: 10.1016/s0194-5998(97)70134-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Most of the topical otic preparations have been shown to cause ototoxicity. In this study ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, a relatively new topical agent, and gentamicin sulfate were studied in two groups of 20 patients with chronic otitis media. Patients were randomly selected to receive either ciprofloxacin (200 microg/ml) or gentamicin sulfate (5 mg/ml) locally, five drops three times a day for 10 days. Clinical response was seen in 20 of 20 patients in the ciprofloxacin group compared with 6 of 20 patients in the gentamicin group. Audiometric evaluation revealed no significant ototoxic effect in either group. In fact, hearing thresholds were slightly better than pretreatment levels in both groups.
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