Elisa Giansiracusa

Dr. Elisa Giansiracusa

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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9 January 2025 in Biomedicines
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AMAnna Lucia Mastricci
Anna Lucia Mastricci
Felice SorrentinoFelice Sorrentino
Felice Sorrentino
EGElisa Giansiracusa
Elisa Giansiracusa
EZErika Zanzarelli
Erika Zanzarelli
GLGraziana Silvana De Lucia
Graziana Silvana De Lucia
LVLorenzo Vasciaveo
Lorenzo Vasciaveo
Background: Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a common malignancy among women of reproductive age. Some pregnancies occur during oncological treatments or diagnostic follow-ups, often involving contraindicated procedures. HL is fluorodeoxyglucose-avid; therefore, its staging is generally performed with 18F-FDG PET/CT, a diagnostic method contraindicated during pregnancy. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), such as pembrolizumab, are innovative therapies for relapsed HL (rHL) with significant efficacy. However, ICIs can impair immune tolerance, potentially increasing immune-related adverse events. The PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, targeted by pembrolizumab, plays a critical role in maternal–fetal immune adaptation, raising concerns about its safety during pregnancy. Case Report: We report the case of a 36-year-old woman diagnosed with rHL who unknowingly became pregnant during treatment with pembrolizumab and 18F-FDG PET/CT scans. The pregnancy was diagnosed at 24 weeks, after five cycles of pembrolizumab during the first two trimesters and an 18F-FDG PET/CT scan in the first trimester. Following multidisciplinary counseling, the pregnancy was closely monitored, culminating in the delivery of a healthy male infant at 37.5 weeks. Conclusions: This case highlights a favorable maternal–fetal outcome despite exposure to pembrolizumab and 18F-FDG PET/CT during pregnancy. Given the limited data on such exposures, case reports like this are essential for improving counseling and management strategies. Further research and registries are crucial to provide robust evidence for clinical decision-making in these complex scenarios.

29 April 2025 in Medicina
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Felice SorrentinoFelice Sorrentino
Felice Sorrentino
LVLorenzo Vasciaveo
Lorenzo Vasciaveo
FGFrancesca Greco
Francesca Greco
EGElisa Giansiracusa
Elisa Giansiracusa
FDFrancesco D'Antonio
Francesco D'Antonio
LNLuigi Nappi
Luigi Nappi
Background: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is defined as the implantation of an embryo outside the uterine cavity, which can lead to high morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated promptly. A rare form of EP is myomectomy scar pregnancy (MSP), where the embryo implants in a scar from a prior myomectomy. Due to its rarity, MSP presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This scoping review aims to map the existing literature on MSP to better understand the diagnostic strategies, management options, and clinical outcomes associated with this condition, and to identify gaps in current research. Methods: We conducted a scoping review by searching databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and MEDLINE for studies published between 2003 and 2023. Keywords used in combination included “myomectomy scar pregnancy”, “scar pregnancy”, “leiomyoma”, “uterine myomectomy”, “PAS disorders”, “placenta previa”, and “placenta accreta”. Studies were screened for relevance and eligibility by two independent reviewers. Data were extracted from case reports, retrospective studies, and reviews discussing MSP. Results: From an initial set of 111 studies, 28 papers met the inclusion criteria, comprising 4 retrospective studies and 24 case reports. A total of 44 cases of MSP were analyzed. The majority of diagnoses were made through ultrasound, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used in more complex cases. Surgical interventions, primarily cesarean sections and myometrial repairs, were the most common treatments, while medical therapy with methotrexate was less frequently applied. Conclusions: This scoping review highlights the challenges of diagnosing and managing MSP due to its rarity. Although surgical management remains the primary approach, there is a lack of consensus on the optimal treatment for different clinical scenarios. Further research is needed to establish standardized diagnostic and therapeutic protocols for MSP and to evaluate the long-term outcomes of affected patients.