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Characteristics and Survival of Patients with WHO Grade 4 Diffuse Glioma in Dharmais National Referral Cancer Hospital Tadjoedin, Hilman; Suryana, Kresna Dharma; Rosalina, Rosalina; Hartono, Bryan Arista; Widarta, Oskar Ady; Dewin, Nikrial; Andriani, Rini
Indonesian Journal of Cancer Vol 18, No 3 (2024): September
Publisher : http://dharmais.co.id/

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33371/ijoc.v18i3.1261

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Background: The WHO grade 4 diffuse glioma are extremely aggressive and account for over 60% of adult Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors. The diagnosis and management pose significant challenges due to the need for comprehensive evaluation and holistic treatment approaches. This study aims to determine the clinical characteristics of WHO grade 4 diffuse glioma in Indonesia and the overall survival as a secondary goal. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of all WHO grade 4 glioma patients from 2017 to 2022 at Dharmais National Cancer Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia. Demographic characteristics were presented descriptively. Kaplan-Meier plot was used to evaluate the median survival. Results: Twenty-eight patients were eligible for this study. The median age group is 45 years old, with equal male and female prevalence. Headache was the most prevalent primary symptom. The therapy following surgery was radiotherapy (RT) with chemosensitizer (82.1%) and RT alone (14.3%) with both followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. There was one patient (3.6%) underwent palliative therapy. The median survival of all patients was 10 months, whereas 10 months in RT with the chemo-sensitizer group and 1 month in RT only group. There was no statistically significant difference between RT with and without chemotherapy sensitizer in terms of survival rates. Conclusions: Our study reports a younger median age of WHO Grade 4 diffuse glioma. Male subjects were equivalent to females. Median OS was 10 months and were longer in RT with the chemosensitizer group. Further multicentered and at the genetic level investigation was needed, to achieve optimal outcomes.
Severe Leptospirosis (Weil's Disease) with Multiple Organ Failure in Urban Setting: A Case Report Halim, Samuel; Hartono, Bryan Arista
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : Institute of Topical Disease Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v11i1.39466

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Leptospirosis is a rare disease that could cause multiple organ failures and death if left untreated. The correct treatment will determine the recovery of patients. A 28-years old male came to the Emergency Department with profuse diarrhea. No prior medical history; worked as a private employee recently assigned to collect rat traps one week before. Laboratories show severe thrombocytopenia, acute liver failure, and acute renal failure support by imaging with the conclusion of hepatomegaly with normal kidney size. During observation in the emergency room, the patient worsens into septic shock. The patient was treated in intensive care, diagnosed with Weil's disease, and treated given antibiotics with aggressive fluid therapy; dialysis was postponed, and close monitoring of the patient's symptoms and organ function. After five days of care, clinical symptoms and organ function improved, and the patient was discharged well. Diagnosis of Leptospirosis is challenging with a combination of signs and symptoms that are not commonly found. Therefore, primary treatment is antibiotic and supportive care such as renal replacement therapy is not routinely needed as long there are improvements in close monitoring. This objective is to increase awareness and treatment option for further severe leptospirosis cases