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Rev. argent. radiol ; 87(2): 54-65, jun. 2023. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1449415

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Resumen El síndrome linfoproliferativo postrasplante (SLPT o PTLD por sus siglas en inglés, posttransplantation lymphoproliferative disorder) consiste en un grupo heterogéneo de enfermedades linfoproliferativas que ocurren en el marco de la inmunosupresión postrasplante, que pueden abarcar desde una simple hiperplasia linfoidea hasta un linfoma maligno de alto grado, con eventual evolución fatal. Se estima su desarrollo entre el 1 y el 20% de los pacientes trasplantados. Los principales factores asociados con el desarrollo de SLPT son el grado de inmunosupresión y el virus de Epstein Barr (VEB). La mayoría suceden dentro del primer año postrasplante, pero el riesgo de desarrollarlo continúa hasta los 10 años. Su presentación es variable, puede ser asintomático o con manifestaciones inespecíficas (fiebre, linfadenopatías), lo que dificulta su diagnóstico desde el punto de vista clínico. Por este motivo, los métodos de imagen cumplen un rol fundamental en su diagnóstico, siendo la tomografía computada (TC) el más utilizado. Se deberá sospechar desde las imágenes en todo paciente trasplantado con afección nodal, principalmente en retroperitoneo y mesenterio; y/o extranodal, como el tracto gastrointestinal, órganos y el sistema nervioso central. El objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en realizar una revisión sobre el SLPT mediante las imágenes y conocer la importancia de su sospecha y diagnóstico.


Abstract Post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) is a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative diseases in behave of posttransplant immunosuppression, which ranges from relatively benign lymphoid hyperplasia to poorly differentiated lymphoma, affecting different organs with fatal evolution, eventually. PTLD constitutes a disease with an increasing incidence and detection, estimating its development between 1 and 20% of transplant patients. Although it is based on a multifactorial etiology, the main factors associated with the development of PTLD are the degree of immunosuppression and the Epstein Barr virus (EBV). Most cases of this disorder occur during the first year posttransplant, however, the risk of developing is included in the next 5 to 10 years. The clinical presentation is variable, and the patient may be asymptomatic, or with nonspecific manifestations such as fever, lymphadenopathy, or digestive symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose this entity from clinical suspicion. Imaging plays a fundamental role in diagnosis of PTLD, with the computed tomography (CT) being the most widely used. Findings can mimic those lymphoproliferative processes in patients with no transplant and should be suspect in every transplant patient with nodal affection, such as retroperitoneum and mesenteric¸ or extranodal compromise, like gastrointestinal tract, solid organs, and central nervous system. The aim of this paper is to revise all about the PTLD trough different imaging methods and to know the importance of its suspicion and diagnosis.

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Ann. afr. méd. (En ligne) ; 16(2): 5090-5105, 2023. figures, tables
Article in French | AIM | ID: biblio-1425856

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Contexte et objectif. Les hémopathies malignes (HM) constituent un problème majeur de santé publique en Afrique sub-saharienne où les moyens de prise en charge sont limités. L'objectif de l'étude était de décrire les aspects diagnostiques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs observées dans la prise en charge des HM en milieu hospitalier de Kinshasa. Méthodes. Etude observationnelle historique de type suivi des cas d'HM hospitalisés, dans formations sanitaires de Kinshasa entre les 1er janvier 2011 et 31 décembre 2021. Seuls les patients âgés de plus de 18 ans ont été inclus. Les paramètres d'intérêt étaient englobés les données sociodémographiques, cliniques, biologiques, d'imagerie, du myélogramme, de l'analyse histopathologique des pièces biopsiques ganglionnaires ou extra ganglionnaires, le type de chimiothérapie et de la survie à 6 mois. Les tests de chi-carré et de Student ont comparé respectivement les proportions et les moyennes. L'analyse de Kaplan Meier et la régression de Cox ont respectivement décrit la survie et recherché les facteurs associés à la mortalité à 6 mois. Résultats.Sur 2678 patients suspects d'HM, seuls de 250 patients (9,3%, âge moyen 47,6 ± 15,8 ans, 62,4% d'hommes) ont eu un bilan de confirmation. Les adénopathies périphériques (54 %), la fièvre au long cours (48 %) et la poly transfusion (29 %) étaient les principaux motifs de consultation. Les perturbations hématologiques rencontrées étaient l'anémie (72 %), la thrombopénie (50 %), l'hyperleucocytose ( 0 %) et la leucopénie ( 0 %). Les syndromes lymphoproliferatif (68 %) étaient plus fréquents et répartis en lymphomes non hodgkiniens (50 %), Lymphome hodgkinien (27%) et myélome multiple (15 %). Les leucémies aigues venaient en deuxième position (12 %) suivi des syndromes myélodysplasiques (11 %) et des syndromes myéloprolifératifs (8 %). 61 % des patients ont bénéficié de la chimiothérapie. Durant les 6 premiers mois de prise en charge, la létalité globale était de 58,4 %. Conclusion. En milieu hospitalier de Kinshasa, très peu de patients suspects d'HM bénéficient d'une mise au point complète et de la chimiothérapie. Les adultes jeunes, surtout les hommes, sont très affectés et plus de la moitié d'entre eux décèdent endéans 6 mois. L'amélioration de l'accessibilité à la chimiothérapie et du plateau technique permettra une réduction de la létalité.


Subject(s)
Public Health , Hematologic Neoplasms , Drug Therapy , Therapeutics , Lymphoproliferative Disorders
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Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma ; (12): 738-741, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-988941

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Objective:To improve the understanding of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS).Methods:The clinical data of the proband and his family members in Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University in August 2018 were retrospectively analyzed, and the peripheral blood DNA of the proband, his parents and siblings was extracted. High-throughput next-generation sequencing was used to make gene analysis and validation. Phenotype and genotype of them were also analyzed. Relevant literature was reviewed.Results:The proband was a 1-year and 1-month old boy with hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and splenomegaly as the main manifestations. The double negative T cells and the Vitamin B 12 of the proband were significantly increased and the autoantibodies were positive. The boy's father had a history of splenomegaly. His elder brother and sister had similar clinical manifestations. The results of next-generation sequencing showed that the FAS gene frameshift mutation (c.648delT) was detected in this boy and his father, elder brother and sister, which was a new mutation. After immunosuppressive treatment, the symptoms of the boy improved and the blood cells increased. Conclusions:The frameshift mutation of FAS gene may be the cause of the disease in this ALPS pedigree. Clinically, it is necessary to consider ALPS for children with unexplained hemocytopenia and hepatosplenomegaly. Double-negative T cells, autoantibodies, Vitamin B 12 should be tested, and high-throughput gene sequencing should be performed if necessary.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1408403

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Introducción: El síndrome de Evans se define como la presencia de citopenias inmunes que afectan dos o más líneas celulares simultánea o secuencialmente. Generalmente se refiere a la combinación de anemia hemolítica autoinmune con trombocitopenia inmune primaria, pero puede incluir también neutropenia autoinmune. Su etiología se atribuye a la producción de autoanticuerpos patológicos contra las células sanguíneas pero su causa real se desconoce. Objetivo: Explicar la relación del síndrome de Evans con la desregulación del sistema inmune. Método: Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en inglés y español a través del sitio web PubMed y el motor de búsqueda Google académico, de artículos publicados sobre el tema. El 69,73 por ciento correspondieron a los últimos 5 años. Conclusiones: La inmunopatología del síndrome de Evans se puede atribuir a una alteración en el desarrollo o la función de los linfocitos, de manera que el equilibrio inmunológico se inclina hacia la autorreactividad(AU)


Introduction: Evans syndrome is defined as the presence of autoimmune cytopenias affecting two or more blood cell lines, either simultaneously or sequentially. Most often, this refers to the combination of autoimmune hemolytic anemia and immune thrombocytopenia but can include autoimmune neutropenia as well. The etiology of Evans syndrome has been attributed to pathologic autoantibody production against the blood cells, but the true underlying cause remaining unknown. Objective: to explain the relationship of Evans syndrome with dysregulation of the immune system. Method: a review of the literature in English and Spanish was carried out through the PubMed website and the academic Google search engine for articles published on the subject. 69,73 percent corresponded to the last 5 years. Conclusions: the immunopathology of Evans syndrome can be attributed to an alteration in the development or function of lymphocytes, such that the immune balance is inclined towards self-reactivity(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Autoantibodies , Thrombocytopenia , Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic , Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune , Neutropenia
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Rev. cuba. hematol. inmunol. hemoter ; 36(1): e1137, ene.-mar. 2020. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1126539

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Introducción: La citometría de flujo es una técnica de avanzada, objetiva y altamente sensible que permite el análisis y la cuantificación simultánea de múltiples parámetros celulares; es muy utilizada en el estudio de las hemopatías malignas. En los últimos años, ha demostrado ser de gran utilidad en la identificación y la caracterización inmunofenotípica de los síndromes linfoproliferativos crónicos. Estos constituyen un grupo heterogéneo de enfermedades caracterizadas por la expansión monoclonal de células linfoides de aspecto maduro. Objetivos: Analizar los aspectos generales de la aplicación de la técnica de citometría de flujo al estudio y clasificación inmunofenotípica de los síndromes linfoproliferativos crónicos. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación bibliográfica-documental acerca del tema. Se consultaron las bases de datos de SciELO y Pubmed. Análisis y síntesis de la información: Se describen los aspectos técnicos de la citometría de flujo, desde la obtención y procesamiento de las muestras hasta la generación del informe por el citómetro; así como la aplicación de la técnica a la caracterización inmunofenotípica de los síndromes linfoproliferativos crónicos. La citometría de flujo multiparamétrica se ha convertido en uno más de los métodos diagnósticos de este síndrome. Uno de los principales objetivos del estudio inmunofenotípico por citometría de flujo consiste en descartar si esa población de células B es clonal o no. Conclusiones: La citometría de flujo permite el análisis, la interpretación y la clasificación inmunofenotípica de los síndromes linfoproliferativos crónicos. Es una herramienta útil en las que se apoya el diagnóstico y el seguimiento de estos pacientes(AU)


Introduction: Flow cytometry is an advanced, objective and highly sensitive technique that allows simultaneous quantification and analysis of multiple cellular parameters. It is widely used in the study of malignant hemopathies. In recent years, it has proved very useful in the identification and immunophenotypic characterization of chronic lymphoproliferative syndromes. These conditions belong to a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by monoclonal expansion of mature lymphoid cells. Objectives: To analyze the general aspects of flow cytometry application to the study and immunophenotypic classification of chronic lymphoproliferative syndromes. Methods: A bibliographic-documentary research about the topic was carried out. We consulted the SciELO and Pubmed databases. Information analysis and synthesis: The technical aspects of the flow cytometry are described, from obtaining and processing the samples to the cytometer's generating the report; as well as the technique's application to the immunophenotypic characterization of chronic lymphoproliferative syndromes. Multiparametric flow cytometry has become one of the diagnostic methods for this syndrome. One of the main objectives of the immunophenotypic study by flow cytometry is to rule out whether this population of B cells is clonal or not. Conclusions: Flow cytometry allows the analysis, interpretation and immunophenotypic classification of chronic lymphoproliferative syndromes. It is a useful tool that supports the diagnosis and monitoring of these patients(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Immunophenotyping/methods , Flow Cytometry/methods , Lymphoproliferative Disorders/diagnostic imaging
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 80(1): 81-83, feb. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1125040

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El síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich (SWA) es un raro síndrome de inmunodeficiencia primaria ligado al cromosoma X que se asocia con aumento de incidencia de infecciones, trastornos autoinmunes y neoplasias. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 41 años con diagnóstico de síndrome de Wiskott-Aldrich y cuadro de ileítis como forma de presentación de un síndrome linfoproliferativo. La ileítis, en el contexto del paciente, representa un problema clínico dado el gran número de diagnósticos diferenciales (enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal, infecciones, neoplasias y enfermedades linfoproliferativas) por lo que suele requerir diagnóstico anatomopatológico y consideraciones particulares respecto al posterior tratamiento específico.


Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare X chromosome-linked primary immunodeficiency syndrome associated with an increased incidence of infections, autoimmune disorders and neoplasms. We present the case of a 41-year-old man with a diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome with ileitis as a form of presentation of a lymphoproliferative syndrome. The ileitis, in the context of the patient, represents a clinical challenge given the large number of differential diagnoses (inflammatory bowel disease, infections, neoplasms and lymphoproliferative diseases), so it usually requires anatomopathological diagnosis and particular considerations regarding the subsequent specific treatment.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome/pathology , Ileal Neoplasms/pathology , Ileitis/pathology , Lymphoma/pathology , Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome/diagnosis , Biopsy , Immunohistochemistry , Diagnosis, Differential , Ileal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Ileitis/diagnosis , Lymphoma/diagnosis
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Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics ; (24): 1269-1273, 2019.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-802796

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Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is a human genetic disorder of lymphocyte apoptosis resulting in an accumulation of lymphocytes and childhood onset chronic lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, multilineage cytopenias, and an increased risk of B-cell lymphoma.Since then, with more than 500 patients with ALPS diagnosed worldwide.In this paper, it is hoped that harmonizing the diagnosis and classification of ALPS will foster be-tter understanding of the pathogenesis of ALPS.

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Chinese Journal of Immunology ; (12): 220-222, 2019.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-744637

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The main biological function of cytotoxic T cell-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) is to suppress the T cell response and suppress the immune response, and its mutation will cause a series of immune related abnormalities. This case reports a rare case of onset of lymphocytosis, immune hemolysis, repeated infection, and other similar symptoms of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome which caused by CTLA4 Exon2 c. 151 C>T mutation. Sequencing validation was performed to clarify the source of gene mutation. We review the pathogenesis of CTLA4 and new progress in treatment in this case, and the follow-up treatment for the patient was prospected.

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Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) ; (6): 1022-1027, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-483567

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SUMMARY We described 1 case of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome ( ALPS) , first diagnosed in our hospital, and reviewed the recent literature. The 11-month old male patient presented with a histo-ry of splenomegaly and hepatomegaly since 1 month after birth. He suffered recurrent infectious diseases including cytomegalovirus infection, parvovirus B19 infection and chronic diarrhea disease. Besides, his symptoms included hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. The laboratory abnormality indicated an ex-panded population of alpha/beta double-negative T cells (DNTs) (27. 18% of lymphocytes, 35. 16% of CD3 + T lymphocytes) in peripheral blood, and autoantibodies including antinuclear antibody, double-stranded DNA and rheumatic factor were positive. Hyper gamma globulinemia and positive direct Coombs tests were seen in the patient. His parents were both healthy and denied autoimmune diseases. We iden-tified a heterozygous point mutation in exon 3 of the FAS gene carrying c. 309 A>C, resulting in a single base pair substitution in exon 3 of FAS gene which changed the codon of Arg103 to Ser103 . Unfortunate-ly, we were unable to obtain the gene results of the child' s parents. The patient was treated with glu-cocorticoids in our hospital and with mycophenolatemofetil in other hospital. And we were informed that his anemia condition relieved through the telephone follow-up, but he still suffered recurrent infections, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly still existed. As we all know ALPS is characterized by defective lympho-cyte apoptosis, and thus cause lymphoproliferative disease and autoimmune disease, and increase the risk of lymphoma. It is more likely to be misdiagnosed as other diseases. ALPS should be suspected in the case of chronic lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and autoimmune features. Flow cytometry approach is helpful for the diagnosis. Immunosuppressive drugs are the necessary treatment.

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Rev. venez. oncol ; 23(1): 38-41, ene.-mar. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-594513

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Los síndromes linfoproliferativos posterior a trasplante renal incluyen un grupo de enfermedades linfoides que por definición se presentan después del mismo en un órgano sólido o en la médula ósea y están en relación con la terapia inmunosupresora administrada. La probabilidad de desarrollar una neoplasia maligna en un receptor de trasplante renal seguido a lo largo de 17 años, es de un 14 por ciento para cánceres no cutáneos, de un 47 por ciento en los carcinomas de piel y un 55 por ciento para cualquier tipo de cáncer. En este trabajo se describe un caso poco común de un paciente de 40 años con insuficiencia renal crónica secundario a hipertensión arterial en hemodiálisis, quien se le realizó trasplante renal de cadáver en el 2007, presentando alteración de función renal con masa palpable en fosa ilíaca derecha, en tratamiento con inmunosupresores. El examen histopatológico de la biopsia reportó: desorden linfoproliferativo posterior a trasplante con inmunohistoquímica positivo para CD20, CD79 en células linfoides B y CD45 en células linfoides T. Estudios de extensión metástasis en mediastino concluyéndose como: linfoma no Hodgkin inmunofenotipo B CD20+ estadio IV extra nodal renal con metástasis en mediastino superior mayo/2009 IPI score alto riesgo secundario a trasplante renal. Recibió tratamiento con R-CHOP obteniéndose respuesta oncológica completa, demostrado por CT-PET, actualmente libre de enfermedad, en controles nefrológicos. Se debe vigilar cualquier alteración clínica, ya que un rechazo de trasplante se puede confundir con una patología oncológica.


The posterior transplant lymph syndrome proliferative disorders include a group of renal lymphoid diseases by definition are present after a solid organ transplant or in bone marrow and are related to immunosuppressive therapy administered. The likelihood of developing a malignancy renal transplant recipient followed over the 17 years is 14 percent for the non-skin cancers, 47 percent in the carcinomas of the skin and 55 percent for any type of cancer. In this work we describes a rare case of a 40 year old patient with chronic renal failure secondary to arterial hypertension in hemodialysis, who underwent cadaveric renal transplant in 2007, the patient presented impaired renal function with palpable mass in right iliac fosse, in treatment with immune suppressants. The histopathology examination of the biopsy reported, posterior transplant with lymphoproliferative disorder with immunohistochemistry positive for CD20, CD79 on B lymphoid cells and CD45 on T lymphoid cells, the extension studies concluding that the mediastinal metastases were: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma immunophenotyping B extranodal CD20 + stage IV renal with metastases in the superior mediastinum IPI score May/2009 classified how secondary to high risk renal transplantation. The patient was treated with R-CHOP we obtained a oncology complete response, as demonstrated by CT-PET, and currently free of disease, in nephrology controls. It should monitor any clinical manifestation in the treatment of this kind of patients and served as a rejection of transplant can be confused with metastatic brain tumor.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Immunosuppressive Agents/administration & dosage , Immunosuppression Therapy/adverse effects , Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/pathology , Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin/drug therapy , Kidney Transplantation/immunology , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/physiopathology
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Bol. méd. Hosp. Infant. Méx ; 67(5): 416-421, sep.-oct. 2010. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-701055

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Introducción. La carga viral del virus de Epstein-Barr (VEB) no solamente sirve para detectar una infección activa, sino también como marcador tumoral de ciertas formas malignas. En los pacientes inmunocomprometidos está relacionado con el síndrome linfoproliferativo postrasplante (SLPT) y la incidencia se encuentra en el orden de 1 a 20%. Se recomienda la determinación de la carga viral del VEB en sangre total y plasma para dar seguimiento a los pacientes en riesgo de padecer el SLPT; para esto, se utiliza como herramienta la reacción en cadena de la polimerasa en tiempo real (PCR-TR). El objetivo de este trabajo es describir los hallazgos de las variaciones identificadas en el genoma del VEB al realizar la detección y cuantificación en muestras de pacientes pediátricos, utilizando la tecnología de PCR-TR. Métodos. Se analizaron retrospectivamente los resultados de 352 pacientes pediátricos a los que se les había realizado la detección y cuantificación del VEB en sangre periférica y plasma por medio de PCR-TR. Se amplificó un fragmento de 166 pb del genoma, utilizando un diseño de la compañía TIB MOLBIOL y el equipo LightCycler®, con una temperatura específica de desnaturalización (Tm) de 68 °C. Resultados. De los 352 pacientes estudiados, se detectó la presencia del VEB en 132 (37.5%) y se cuantificó la carga viral. En 5 de los pacientes positivos (3.8%), se identificó un cambio de la Tm. Por medio de electroforesis en gel de agarosa, se comprobó que el amplificado obtenido corresponde al fragmento de 166 pb. Conclusiones. Consideramos que puede existir una disminución en la concentración de guanina-citosina (G-C) en la secuencia blanco, ya que la Tm sufrió una disminución en todos los casos reportados. Sin embargo, se requiere la secuenciación de los amplificados para determinar con precisión la causa de disminución en la Tm.


Background. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viral load is useful not only for detection of an active infection but also as a tumor marker for certain malignant forms. In immunocompromised patients it is related to postransplant lymphoproliferative syndrome (PTLS) with an incidence on the order of 1 to 20%. It is recommended to determine viral load in whole blood and plasma to monitor patients at risk for developing PTLS. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is a useful tool for this determination. In these determinations the melting curve (Tm) plays an important role because changes in Tm suggest that the target sequence has suffered mutations, although the selected regions for detection and quantification of EBV are highly conserved. We undertook this study to describe the findings of the variations identified in the EBV genome and to perform the detection and quantification in samples of pediatric patients using RT-PCR. Methods. Results from 352 pediatric patients were analyzed retrospectively in whom investigation of the EBV was performed in peripheral blood and plasma by RT-PCR. For detection and quantification of EBV, a 166-bp fragment of the genome was amplified using a design of TIB MOLBIOL and the LightCycler® equipment with a Tm of 68 °C. Results. Of the 352 patients studied, in 132 (37.5%) presence of EBV was detected and quantified the viral load. In five (3.8%) of the positive patients, a change of the Tm was identified Using electrophoresis running in agarose gel, it was proved that the obtained amplification corresponds to the 166-bp fragment. Conclusion. The specific product and size of the amplified remained unchanged; therefore, we there is a high probability of decrease in the concentration of guanine-cytosine in the target sequence because the Tm showed a decrease in all the reported cases. It is required the sequence of the amplification is required to precisely determine the cause of the decrease in the Tm.

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