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Valproate-related neutropenia and lithium-related leukocytosis in patients treated with clozapine: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundNeutropenia is a noteworthy side effect of clozapine, which might warrant this drugs’ discontinuance for safety. Studies have revealed that...
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Hypercalcemia–leukocytosis syndrome from non-schistosomiasis-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundNon-schistosomiasis-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder is less common in the Western world. Limited information on...
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Triple “L” (Leukocytosis, Lactate, and LDH): Predictors of Mesenteric Ischemia
To investigate the diagnostic value of total leucocyte counts, plasma lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and serum lactate levels in combination for...
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Ceftolozane/Tazobactam-Induced Leukocytosis and Clinical Failure in a Patient Being Treated for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa: a Case Report
Ceftolozane/tazobactam is an intravenous beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor that utilizes a novel oxyimino-cephalosporin with a traditional...
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Preoperative leukocytosis and the resection severity index are independent risk factors for survival in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
PurposeThe incidence of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is increasing worldwide. Despite advances in surgical and non-surgical treatment, reported...
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Tumor immune microenvironment in cancer patients with leukocytosis
Tumor-related leukocytosis (TRL) is correlated with poor survival in various types of cancers, but the microenvironment of TRL-associated human...
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Biomarkers for sepsis: more than just fever and leukocytosis—a narrative review
A biomarker describes a measurable indicator of a patient's clinical condition that can be measured accurately and reproducibly. Biomarkers offer...
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Correlation between lymphopenia and other hematological parameters with duration of hospital stay as a measure of severity in Covid-19: a retrospective study
PurposeThe SARS-CoV-2 (corona) virus is evolving fast because of the scale at which it has infected people around the world. Updated data is needed...
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Factors associated with venous thromboembolic disease due to failed thromboprophylaxis
IntroductionAvailable evidence to identify factors independently associated with failed thromboprophylaxis (FT) in medical patients is insufficient....
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Squamous cell carcinoma of mandibular gingiva producing both parathyroid hormone-related protein and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor: a case report
We describe a case of mandibular gingival carcinoma with hypercalcaemia and leukocytosis caused by tumour-derived parathyroid hormone-related protein...
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Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor producing cervical cancer with elevated levels of parathyroid hormone-related protein: a case report and literature review
Systemic effects associated with hormones and cytokines secreted by tumor cells can cause paraneoplastic syndrome. Leukemoid reactions and...
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Myeloid leukemoid reaction after initial azacitidine therapy for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
The development of myeloid leukocytosis in leukemia patients during antileukemic treatment requires a differential diagnosis between myeloid...
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Thrombolysis in stroke patients with elevated inflammatory markers
ObjectiveTo investigate the prognostic value of white blood cell count (WBC) on functional outcome, mortality and bleeding risk in stroke patients...
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Leukemic-phase mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma
A 78-year-old man presenting with leukocytosis was admitted to our hospital. The patient was asymptomatic and showed no lymphadenopathy. Peripheral...
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The pathogenesis of cancer-associated thrombosis
Patients with cancer have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), compared...
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Pituitary apoplexy associated with gram-negative meningitis following transsphenoidal surgery
BackgroundPituitary apoplexy (PA) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. While it is uncommon, it can present with findings that are...
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Amoxicillin-induced aseptic meningitis: clinical features, diagnosis and management
ObjectivesThe clinical features of aseptic meningitis associated with amoxicillin are unknown. The main objective of this study was to investigate...
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Inferior Survival Among Polycythemia Vera Patients Exhibiting Body Mass Index Reduction
The prognostic significance and the predictive factors for weight loss are not entirely elucidated for Polycythemia Vera (PV). In this single-center...
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Predictive role of facial nerve palsy improvement in malignant external otitis
PurposeTo evaluate the effects of different factors on facial nerve palsy improvement in patients with malignant external otitis (MEO) and the...
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Differentiating Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Its Mimics–A Single-Center Experience From a Tropical Setting
ObjectiveIdentifying clinical and laboratory indicators that differentiate multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) apart from other...