Bo Hong

Dr. Bo Hong


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Academic Career Length

12Years (2015-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 February 2021 in Blood Advances
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XZXiaolong Alan Zhou
Xiaolong Alan Zhou
JYJingyi Yang
Jingyi Yang
KRKimberly G. Ringbloom
Kimberly G. Ringbloom
MMMaria Estela Martinez-Escala
Maria Estela Martinez-Escala
KSKristen E. Stevenson
Kristen E. Stevenson
ALAbner Louissaint
Abner Louissaint
Primary cutaneous follicle center lymphomas (PCFCLs) are indolent B-cell lymphomas that predominantly remain skin restricted and manageable with skin-directed therapy. Conversely, secondary cutaneous involvement by usual systemic follicular lymphoma (secondary cutaneous follicular lymphoma [SCFL]) has a worse prognosis and often necessitates systemic therapy. Unfortunately, no histopathologic or genetic features reliably differentiate PCFCL from SCFL at diagnosis. Imaging may miss low-burden internal disease in some cases of SCFLs, leading to misclassification as PCFCL. Whereas usual systemic FL is well characterized genetically, the genomic landscapes of PCFCL and SCFL are unknown. Herein, we analyzed clinicopathologic and immunophenotypic data from 30 cases of PCFCL and 10 of SCFL and performed whole-exome sequencing on 18 specimens of PCFCL and 6 of SCFL. During a median follow-up of 7 years, 26 (87%) of the PCFCLs remained skin restricted. In the remaining 4 cases, systemic disease developed within 3 years of diagnosis. Although the SCFLs universally expressed BCL2 and had BCL2 rearrangements, 73% of the PCFCLs lacked BCL2 expression, and only 8% of skin-restricted PCFCLs had BCL2 rearrangements. SCFLs showed low proliferation fractions, whereas 75% of PCFCLs had proliferation fractions >30%. Of the SCFLs, 67% had characteristic loss-of-function CREBBP or KMT2D mutations vs none in skin-restricted PCFCL. Both SCFL and skin-restricted PCFCL showed frequent TNFRSF14 loss-of-function mutations and copy number loss at chromosome 1p36. These data together establish PCFCL as a unique entity with biological features distinct from usual systemic FL and SCFL. We propose 3 criteria based on BCL2 rearrangement, chromatin-modifying gene mutations (CREBBP, KMT2D, EZH2, and EP300), and proliferation index to classify cutaneous FL specimens based on the likelihood of concurrent or future systemic spread.

27 March 2017 in American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
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BHBo Hong
Bo Hong
JZJanice Zunich
Janice Zunich
AOAmanda Openshaw
Amanda Openshaw
RTReha Toydemir
Reha Toydemir

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Maedeh MohebnasabMaedeh Mohebnasab
Maedeh Mohebnasab
PLPeng Li
Peng Li
BHBo Hong
Bo Hong
JDJennifer Dunlap
Jennifer Dunlap
ETElie Traer
Elie Traer
WXWei Xie
Wei Xie
Cytogenetically cryptic acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is rare, characterized by typical clinical and morphological features, but lacks t(15;17)(q24;q21)/PML::RARA translocation seen in conventional karyotyping or FISH. The prompt diagnosis and treatment of APL are critical due to life-threatening complications associated with this disease. However, cryptic APL cases remain a diagnostic challenge that could mislead the appropriate treatment. We describe four cryptic APL cases and review reported cases in the literature. Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the most efficient diagnostic modality to detect these cases, and alternative methods are also discussed. This study highlights the importance of using parallel testing methods to diagnose cryptic APL cases accurately and effectively.

31 January 2019 in Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer
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PPPrabakaran Paulraj
Prabakaran Paulraj
SDSteven Diamond
Steven Diamond
FRFaisal Razzaqi
Faisal Razzaqi
JOJ. Daniel Ozeran
J. Daniel Ozeran
MLMaria Longhurst
Maria Longhurst
BHBo Hong
Bo Hong

1 April 2015 in Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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JJJolanta Jedrzkiewicz
Jolanta Jedrzkiewicz
ESEric Scaife
Eric Scaife
BHBo Hong
Bo Hong
SSSarah South
Sarah South
MAMouied Alashari
Mouied Alashari
Congenital peribronchial myofibroblastic tumor (CPMT) is a rare entity recognized in the WHO classification of pulmonary neoplasms. According to available literature, it is a benign tumor with a high mortality rate exceeding 50%. It is partially attributed to polyhydramnios, hydrops, prematurity, respiratory distress or adverse surgical outcomes due to intraoperative bleeding. Herein we present a case of congenital peribronchial myofibroblastic tumor in a premature male infant who was born at 31 weeks gestation due to polyhydramnios and premature rupture of membranes. Soon after birth, he required intubation due to worsening respiratory distress. Imaging demonstrated a large right chest mass causing mediastinal shift. Surgical intervention was attempted, which was challenging due to intraoperative bleeding and tumor retraction. The patient expired soon after the surgery. Hence, in this report we would like to share our experience with this difficult diagnosis and treatment of this rare tumor

1 June 2020 in Frontiers of Nursing
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HCHyun Mee Cho
Hyun Mee Cho
JHJeong‐Won Han
Jeong‐Won Han
ECEunjoung Choi
Eunjoung Choi
HJHyo Eun Jeong
Hyo Eun Jeong
BHBo Hong
Bo Hong
EKEun Yong Kim
Eun Yong Kim
Objective: To establish basic data for identifying the level of mental health care competency of general nurses through verification of the reliability and validity of Competency Assessment Tool-Mental Health in the development of a measurement tool for mental health care competency in Korea. Methods: This study was conducted on nurses working at general wards, excluding those working at the Department of Psychiatry, in five hospitals with 200 beds or more located in Korea. Content, construct, concurrent validity, and internal consistency of the measurement were confirmed. Results: As a result of the construct validity, the section on importance of skills and knowledge for mental health care had 21 items, whereas the section on benefits of additional education had 22 items. The internal consistency of measurement was confirmed as follows: Cronbach's α = 0.96 for the section on importance and 0.96 for the section on benefits section. Conclusions: This study verified the high validity and reliability of the tool in assessing the mental health care competency of nurses, and it is believed to be significant as basic data for enhancing such competency.