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Rev. méd. Chile ; 149(11)nov. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389383

ABSTRACT

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle characterized by recurrent painful and inflamed lesions, predominantly affecting intertriginous regions. Due to its physical sequelae and impact on quality of life, we should be familiarized with this disease to make an appropriate diagnosis and implement an early treatment. This executive summary of the clinical guideline, elaborated by the hidradenitis suppurativa workgroup of the Chilean Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SOCHIDERM), reviews its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, psycho-emotional impact, clinical presentation, diagnosis, classifications, ultrasonographic evaluation, and its medical and surgical treatments. Finally, a therapeutic approach algorithm is proposed.

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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 36(4): 205-227, 2020. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1400682

ABSTRACT

La hidradenitis supurativa es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica del folículo piloso que se caracteriza por la aparición recurrente de lesiones inflamatorias dolorosas y profundas predominantemente en pliegues. Debido a sus secuelas físicas y en la calidad de vida, debemos estar familiarizados con esta enfermedad, a fin de poder realizar un diagnóstico oportuno e implementar un tratamiento precoz. Esta guía clínica, elaborada por el grupo de trabajo de hidradenitis supurativa de la Sociedad Chilena de Dermatología y Venereología (SOCHIDERM), revisa su definición, epidemiología, fisiopatogenia, factores de riesgo, comorbilidades, impacto psicoemocional, presentación clínica, diagnóstico, clasificaciones, evaluación ecográfica, y tratamientos médico y quirúrgico. Finalmente se propone un algoritmo de enfrentamiento terapéutico.


Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle characterized by recurrent painful and inflamed lesions, predominantly affecting intertriginous regions. Due to its physical sequelae and impact on life quality, we should be familiarized with this disease to make an appropriate diagnosis and implement an early treatment. This clinical guideline, elaborated by the hidradenitis suppurativa workgroup of the Chilean Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SOCHIDERM), review its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, comorbidities, psycho-emotional impact, clinical presentation, diagnosis, classifications, ultrasonographic evaluation, and its medical and surgical treatments. Finally, a therapeutic approach algorithm is proposed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/diagnosis , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/therapy , Algorithms , Chile , Risk Factors , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/classification , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/complications , Diagnosis, Differential
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 145(6): 799-803, June 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902547

ABSTRACT

Liver involvement by multiple arterio-venous shunts in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia can lead to severe heart failure. Total hepatectomy with liver transplantation has emerged as a therapeutic option for severe cases where other therapies have failed. We report a 51-year-old male who underwent a liver transplant for this condition, with full cardiac recovery within the first year after receiving the allograft. Nine years after transplantation, he remains with normal functional capacity and normal liver function tests.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic/complications , Liver Transplantation/methods , Heart Failure/surgery , Anastomosis, Surgical , Treatment Outcome , Heart Failure/etiology , Liver/pathology
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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 33(4): 90-93, 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-965661

ABSTRACT

La enfermedad de Dowling-Degos (DDD), conocida también como 'anomalía reticulada y pigmentada de las flexuras' es una rara genodermatosis autosómica dominante. Se caracteriza por la aparición de máculas hiperpigmentadas de configuración reticulada; afectando principalmente los grandes pliegues como las axilas e ingles. Pudiendo, además, comprometer otros pliegues como cervicales, antecubitales, submamarios e interglúteos. Otras características asociadas son las lesiones tipo comedones y los pits palmo-plantares. Presentamos el caso de una familia con enfermedad de Dowling-Degos sin respuesta al tratamiento con laser Nd:YAG y CO2. Se realiza una revisión de la literatura de los tratamientos disponibles.


Dowling-Degos disease (DDD), also known as "reticulate pigmented anomaly of the flexures", is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis. DDD is characterized by an acquired reticular skin hyperpigmentation which begins in the axillae and groin. It later involves other body folds, including neck, inner aspects of the arms and thighs, inframammary, and intergluteal folds. Associated features include comedolike lesions on the neck or back, pitted facial or perioral scars, and epidermoid cysts. Herein we present a family (proband, mother, grandmother) with DDD that were treated with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and CO2 laser without response. Treatment options are discussed and the available literature is reviewed.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Skin Diseases, Genetic/therapy , Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous/therapy , Hyperpigmentation/therapy , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Skin Diseases, Genetic/pathology , Carbon Dioxide , Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous/pathology , Hyperpigmentation/pathology , Neodymium
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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 32(1): 47-49, 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-916444

ABSTRACT

La Hidradenitis Supurativa (HS) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica de la piel, en la que se han utilizado múltiples tratamientos, con respuesta variable. Se presenta el caso de una paciente con HS sin resistencia a la insulina, que fue tratada satisfactoriamente utilizando metformina oral. Paciente mujer de 22 años, consultó por HS de cuatro años de evolución. Presentaba sobrepeso, pero no resistencia a la insulina ni síndrome de ovario poliquístico. Durante los primeros seis meses de tratamiento recibió antibióticos orales, antibióticos tópicos, cloruro de aluminio tópico y corticosteroides intralesionales, con escasa respuesta. Después de estos tratamientos, se le indicó metformina y luego de doce días de tratamiento todas las lesiones inflamatorias remitieron. Un año después, no ha presentado nuevas lesiones. La metformina podría ser una excelente opción de tratamiento para los pacientes con HS no necesariamente asociada con resistencia a la insulina.


Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and often devastating inflammatory skin disorder. Many treatments have been used, however none of them is consistently effective. We report the case of a patient with HS without insulin resistance who was successfully treated using oral metformin. A 22 years old woman consulted at our dermatology department with a four years history of HS. There was no insulin resistance or polycystic ovary syndrome. However, the patient was overweight. During the first six months of treatment the patient received oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, oral zinc, topical aluminum chloride and intralesional corticosteroids with a poor response. After all these treatments, the patient was started metformin on a daily basis. After twelve days of treatment all inflammatory lesions resolved. One year later, no new lesions have appeared. Metformin might be an excellent treatment option for patients with HS not necessarily associated with altered glucose metabolism.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/drug therapy , Metformin/therapeutic use
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 143(11): 1444-1448, nov. 2015.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-771734

ABSTRACT

Ebola virus (EV) is one of the most virulent human pathogens. Fruits bats are its natural reservoir, the transmission to humans is across wild animals (especially primates) and the propagation in human populations is through bodily fluid contact. The actual outbreak started in December 2013 and crossed continental borders. Up to now, there are 17,145 suspected and confirmed cases with 6,070 deaths, resulting a total case fatality rate of 35%. Clinical manifestations can be divided in 3 phases. In phase I, symptoms are similar to flu, which may appear in a range of 2 to 21 days. In phase II which occurs in over 50% of cases, visceral symptoms and mucocutaneous manifestations appear within 4 and 5 days of the onset of symptoms. The main symptoms are a macular or maculopapular non-pruritic rash, desquamation and mucosal involvement of eyes, mouth and pharynx. In phase III, recovery or death occurs. The diagnosis is made on clinical grounds, epidemiological suspicion and a positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The treatment is supportive. If there is a suspected case, it should be notified immediately and all relevant safety measures should be instituted.


Subject(s)
Animals , Humans , Disease Outbreaks , Ebolavirus , Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/epidemiology , Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/diagnosis , Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola/physiopathology
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Rev. chil. infectol ; 30(6): 676-679, dic. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-701719

ABSTRACT

Tungiasis is a cutaneous ectoparasitosis caused by the sand flea Tunga penetrans whose higher prevalence occurs in South America, the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is clinically characterized by a papular lesion, either single or multiple, with a whitish halo and a brown-black central core, most of them localized on the feet. The lesions can be painful and itchy with the most common complication being bacterial superinfection of the skin. We report three cases of Chilean patients who presented skin lesions suggestive of tungiasis on their return from areas of high prevalence of the disease. The diagnosis is made by the clinical features of lesions in a patient from an endemic zone. Standard treatment consists of surgical extraction of the flea followed by application of a topical antibiotic and a tetanus prophylaxis. Prevention of the infestation is essential and includes the use of closed footwear and repellents.


La tungiasis es una ectoparasitosis cutánea causada por la pulga Tunga penetrans, prevalente en Sudamérica, el Caribe y África Subsahariana. Clínicamente se caracteriza por la formación de pápulas, únicas o múltiples, con un halo blanquecino translúcido y una región central pardo-negruzca, frecuentemente localizadas en los pies. Las lesiones pueden cursar con prurito o dolor leve, siendo la sobreinfección bacteriana la complicación más frecuente. Se comunican tres casos clínicos de chilenos que viajaron a zonas de alta prevalencia de tungiasis y que a su regreso presentaron lesiones dérmicas sugerentes de la enfermedad. El diagnóstico se realizó en base a las características clínicas de las lesiones en un paciente proveniente de zonas endémicas. El tratamiento de elección es la extracción quirúrgica de la pulga seguido del uso de antimicrobianos tópicos y la vacunación antitetánica. La prevención es esencial con el uso de calzado cerrado y repelentes.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Tungiasis/diagnosis , Chile , Travel , Tungiasis/surgery
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 139(8): 1066-1070, ago. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-612223

ABSTRACT

We report a 76-year-old woman with a virilization syndrome characterized by progressive androgenic alopecia, clitoris enlargement and hirsutism predominating in the face. Plasma testosterone was 711 ng/dl. Magnetic resonance imaging showed slightly enlarged ovaries with a cyst in the left. A bilateral oophorectomy was performed, demonstrating the presence of a Leydig cell hilar tumor in the right ovary. The patient had a good postoperative evolution with reduction of androgen levels and reversion of alopecia.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Leydig Cell Tumor/complications , Ovarian Neoplasms/complications , Virilism/etiology , Alopecia/etiology , Postmenopause
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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 27(3): 327-330, 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-654657

ABSTRACT

El carcinoma basocelular (CBC) corresponde al 70 por ciento-80 por ciento de los cánceres cutáneos. Los factores de riesgo son: exposición solar, fototipos I-II y edad avanzada, entre otros. El 85 por ciento se ubican en áreas fotoexpuestas y menos del 1 por ciento se encuentran en la región vulvar. Algunos factores predisponentes son irritación, infección crónica, e inmunosupresión. Clinicamente se manifiestan como placas, a veces pigmantadas y el síntoma más frecuente es el prúrito. Dada su ubicación, suelen pasar indvertidas en el examen físico. E patrón histopatológico más frecuente es el nodular. Es localmente invasivo y tiene una baja tasa de metástasis (0,1 por ciento). El tratamiento es la resección quirúrgica con márgenes (1-3 cm), así como también la cirugía de Mohs. La recidiva registrada es alta (9 por ciento - 20 por ciento) y se relaciona a márgenes positivos postquirúrgicos, por lo que es importante el seguimiento estrecho y prolongado.


Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is responsible for 70 percent-80 percent of all cutaneous cancers. Some risk factors are sun exposure, fair skin and advanced age. 85 percent of BCC are located in sun exposed areas and less than 1 per cent can be found in the vulvar region. Some risk factors are chronic irritation, infection and inmunosuppression. Clinically they present as plaques with or without pigmentation and the most frequent symptom is pruritus. Due to the location, they tend to be unnoticed at physical examination. The most frequent histopathologic pattern is the nodular type. It behaves as a locally invasive cancer and metastasis are extremely rare (0,1 percent). The treatment should include surgical resection with margins (1-3 cm). In larger lesions, Mohs technique has been successfully used. The recurrence is high (9 percent-20 percent) due to positive margins, therefore it is important to keep a close and prolonged follow-up.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Carcinoma, Basal Cell , Skin Neoplasms , Vulvar Neoplasms
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Pediatr. día ; 16(2): 99-102, mayo-jun. 2000.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-268175

ABSTRACT

Un motivo de consulta frecuente en pediatría es el sangramiento mucocutáneo que tanto asusta a los padres y cuidadores de niños. El sangramiento mucocutáneo denota una alteración de la interacción de las plaquetas con la pared vascular, también denominada hemostasia primaria. Sin olvidarnos que una alteración leve de la hemostasia secundaria también puede manifestarse como hemorragria mucocutánea. Entre las alteraciónes más frecuentes de la hemostasia primaria de carácter hereditario, encontramos la enfermedad de von Willebrand y las alteraciones de la función plaquetaria. Una de las dificultades técnicas que existen en relación al diagnóstico de estas alteraciones, es la tendencia a presentar hemorragias localizadas, por lo que muchos veces son interpretadas como un problema local, manejándose como tal. Otro problema diagnóstico es debido a la subjetividad para evaluar la intensidad del sangramiento. A veces serán interpretados como normales a pesar de ser francamente abundantes o viceversa. Por lo antes planteado, destaca la importancia de entender cómo funciona la hemostasia primaria y como la alteración de la función plaquetaria afecta a los niños


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Blood Platelet Disorders/physiopathology , Platelet Aggregation/physiology , Blood Platelets/metabolism , Platelet Adhesiveness/physiology
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