Clin Cases Med. 2024;4(1):CCM-04-1024 | Open Access
Rey-Búa B, Alejo E, Puertas B, González-Calle V, Puig N, Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez NC, García-Sanz R and María-Victoria M
We report successful clinical experience in a patient treated with B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell manufactured before the treatment with a GPRC5D-bispecific monoclonal antibody. The patient was a 51-year-old man diagnosed with light chain kappa Multiple Myeloma (MM) on January 2018. After 6 prior lines of treatment, including proteasome inhibitors, immune modulatory drugs, anti CD38 monoclonal antibodies, ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Apr 04, 2024 PDF
Clin Cases Med. 2024;4(1):CCM-04-1023 | Open Access
Daniel Ubokudum , Ovie Okorare and Unwam Jumbo
The emergence of immunotherapy has improved the treatment of cancer. One of such agents is Pembrolizumab, a humanized antibody which acts as an immune checkpoint inhibitor, used in the treatment of melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer. We discuss a rare case of pericardial effusion due to pembrolizumab. A 75-year-old male with stage 3 malignant melanoma, presented with dyspnea after receiving ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Jan 12, 2024 PDF
Clin Cases Med. 2023;4(1):CCM-04-1022 | Open Access
Megha Chaudhary, Gargi Nandi, Naveen Soni, Nargis, Sushmita Jha, Kunzang Chosdol, Rajdeep Chowdhury and Bhawana Bissa
Aim: Alternative splicing in cancer can be attributed to several factors. Cancer cells undergo extensive molecular and genetic changes, leading to dysregulation of splicing machinery and aberrant splicing patterns. It's important to note that the exact mechanisms driving increased alternative splicing in cancer are still being actively researched, and the landscape of splicing changes can vary across different cancer ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 06, 2023 PDF
Clin Cases Med. 2023;3(1):CCM-03-1021 | Open Access
Yongxun Zhuansun, Zizhang Yin, Jing Li, Yumo Du, Rui Chen, Lin Lin and Jianguo Li
Background: The mitochondrial myopathies are inherited metabolic diseases caused by disorders of oxidative phosphorylation at the mitochondrial respiratory chain level. The phenotype of mitochondrial myopathies is heterogeneous. Methods: Here, we report a case of a patient who presented with exertional dyspnea and sought medical consultation at respiratory department. We also review the characteristics of the patients published previously. Results: A ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 10, 2023 PDF
Clin Cases Med. 2023;3(1):CCM-03-1020 | Open Access
Ronchi Brunela , Peña Gustavo and Eede Gabriela
The superior mesenteric artery syndrome is an uncommon entity included in the spectrum of vascular syndromes. The low presentation, variety of unspecific symptoms and shortage of bibliography presents a challenging diagnosis for both clinicians and radiologists. Our aim is to present a 63 years-old male patient with pancreatitis history and repeated symptoms. Further investigation with contrast-enhanced upper abdominal computed tomography revealed ... Read more
CASE REPORT Updated Feb 10, 2023 PDF