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ArticleVirology journal2025

Case report: a critically ill patient with aggressive NK-cell leukemia receiving emergency chemotherapy in the ICU.

Yuqing Zeng, Yuanyuan Yang, Jian Huang, Haitao Liu, Lina Quan, Xiuwen Lan

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Article in Virology journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yuqing Zeng *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
Yuanyuan Yang *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
Jian HuangDepartment of Breast Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
Haitao LiuDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China.
Lina QuanHematology Department, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China. alina1123@yeah.net.
Xiuwen LanDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, 150 Haping Road, Harbin, 150081, China. 601853@hrbmu.edu.cn.

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the Hai Yan Scientific Research Fund of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital JJMS 2023-10
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Abstract

Aggressive NK-cell leukemia (ANKL) is a scarce mature NK-cell neoplasm frequently associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. We report the case of a 47-year-old male patient who was admitted to the hospital due to recurrent fever, jaundice, and dyspnea, and was diagnosed with ANKL accompanied by multi-organ failure. Upon transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU), he received emergency chemotherapy consisting of etoposide, pegaspargase, and gemcitabine, in conjunction with organ support therapies including DPMAS, LPE, and CVVHD. Subsequently, the patient’s condition stabilized, and he was discharged. However, following the second cycle of chemotherapy, he was readmitted due to altered mental status. Due to financial constraints, the family decided not to pursue further treatment, leading to the patient’s eventual demise. Overall, this case highlights the critical importance of multidisciplinary collaboration for managing critically ill ANKL patients. Careful evaluation of the risks associated with chemotherapy, combined with timely administration of emergency chemotherapy in the ICU and comprehensive multi-organ support, can potentially offer a survival opportunity.

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Antineoplastic AgentsLeukemia, Large Granular LymphocyticAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCritical IllnessFatal OutcomeHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedMultiple Organ FailureAntineoplastic AgentsAggressive NK-cell leukemia (ANKL)Emergency chemotherapyICULymphoma/Leukemia

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