Amiwero Christian E., Oyindamola O. Aderinto, Joshua O. Awofeso, Sampson C. Aliozor, Susan Omotola Ijasuyi, Moyinoluwa Ifeoluwa Adesioye, Oluwaseye F. Oyeniran, Lere P. Oluwadare & Odutola I. Odetunde·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Aim: This case report highlights a rare instance of a patient who presented with an extra-nodal manifestation of nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the Redeemers Health Village, a multi-specialty tertiary academic hospital located in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. Pres...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3212
Introduction: Peripheral smear evaluation is essential in hematologic diagnosis, but EDTA-induced and storage-related artefacts can mimic infections, malignancies, or thrombocytopenia by altering blood cell morphology. Recognizing these artefacts is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis,...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3210
Aims: This study report a rare case of acute leukemia revealed by white-centered retinal hemorrhages (Roth spots), emphasizing their diagnostic value in systemic malignancies. Presentation of Case: A 17-year-old male with no significant medical history was admitted for systemic s...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3211
Paxman Dandyson Uku, Christine Abaiayam Dangana, Chinyere Eunice Eze & Linda Anucha Dublin-Greene·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and extramedullary plasmacytoma are some diseases which are known to cause swellings in the head and neck region of the body. Making diagnosis and distinguishing both conditions require biopsy of the tissue for immunohistochemistry, and where immunohistochemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3209
Malaz Anwer Ahmed nor Alhod, Samar Mohamed Abdalla, Nama Siralkhatime Abdalla, Somaya Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim, Bakhita Khalid Osman Khalid, AL Bashir Abdeldaim Farag Elnour, Yassin Hamza Yassin Arab & Muslih Haroun Elhussien Gamea·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Chewing tobacco (locally known as (Toombak) is widely used in Sudan, particularly in the Northern State. This case-control study aims to evaluate its impact on hematological parameters (WBCs, RBCs, Hb, and Platelets) among adult males. A total of 100 participants (50 users and 50...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3208
Introduction: Calabash chalk, a type of edible clay, is commonly consumed by various individuals, particularly pregnant women, despite containing substances that may cause haematological abnormalities such as anaemia. Aim: This experimental study investigated the effects of calab...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3207
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm that may present asymptomatically with isolated thrombocytosis. This often contributes to delayed diagnosis, particularly in the presence of potential secondary causes such as iron deficiency anemia. We report the ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3206
Chronic myeloid leukaemia is a haematologic malignancy characterized by increased white cell count triggered by the constitutively expressed tyrosine kinase which is the product of an abnormal oncogene, BCR-ABL1. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is the commonest of the lymphomas. It is a lym...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3205
Muhammad Shahidul Islam Sikder Rumi, Md Sazzad Z. Chowdhury, Masba U. Chowdhury, Quazi S. Haq, Zannatun Nesa, Kamrul Hasan, Kaniz F. Rahman, Menoti P. Mukti, Dilshad Jahan, Tangia Muquith, Shamim A. Begum, Maruf A. Hasan, M. Saiful Islam, Sarwar J. Bhuiyan & Abu Jafar M. Saleh·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Background: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Methotrexate (MTX) is an important drug used in the treatment of ALL patients to eliminate clinically evident CNS disease at diagnosis as well as to prevent CNS relapse for both CNS-involved and...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3204
Introduction: Haematologic and haemostatic abnormalities are common complications of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. These abnormalities intensify in the course of the disease. In both antiretroviral-treated and naïve individuals, varied types of haematologic and ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3203
Background: Perioperative hemostasis for major surgery in Hemophilia A has been cumbersome with clotting factor concentrate (CFC) administration based on half-life and factor activity to minimize fluctuation. Availability of newer agents like FVIII mimetic Emicizumab with steady...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3202
The presence of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) further complicates the clinical landscape. The coexistence of sickle cell anemia and AIHA during pregnancy poses significant risks, including severe anemia, increased likelihood of crises, and heightened maternal and fetal morbi...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i3201
Iron deficiency anemia is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries. It affects a significant proportion of the population. This study assessed the prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among patients at Masvingo Provincial Hospital from January 202...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i2200
Lee Pei May, Soo Jun Quan, Chin Huang Hin, Hemlata Kumari Gunasegaran, Nur Afrina Hendri, Sherillia Affah Sharif & Peng Ban Chai·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2025
Aim: To report a rare case of biopsy-proven Monoclonal Immunoglobulin Deposition Disease (MIDD) in Malaysia and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management in resource-limited settings. Case Presentation: A 75-year-old Chinese woman with longstand...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i2199
Background: Iron markers are valuable in assessing iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Interpretations of iron parameters depend on values obtained from white populations despite variations in mean values of iron markers from region to region, race, age, gender, and dise...
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Research Article10.9734/ahrj/2025/v8i2198