Vasa previa con inserción velamentosa de cordón: comunicación de un caso

La afección vasa previa es un hallazgo prenatal raro y poco frecuente de hemorragia en la segunda mitad del embarazo, en la que los vasos umbilicales desprovistos de la gelatina de Wharton se interponen entre la presentación fetal y el orificio cervical interno. Cuando no se la detecta y se produce la rotura de los vasos, se asocia a una alta tasa de mortalidad perinatal. Se describen 3 tipos; el caso presentado se trata de vasa previa de tipo 1 secundaria a inserción velamentosa de cordón. Fue diagnosticada prenatalmente mediante ecografía por vía transvaginal asociada a Doppler color. Se practicó una cesárea con evolución materno perinatal favorable.

Vasa previa is a rare and infrequent prenatal finding of hemorrhage in the second half of pregnancy, in which umbilical vessels devoid of Wharton's jelly interpose between the fetal presentation and the internal cervical os. When undetected and rupture of the vessels occurs, it is associated with a high perinatal mortality rate. Three types are described; the case presented is type 1 vasa previa secondary to velamentous insertion of the cord. It was diagnosed prenatally by transvaginal ultrasound associated with color Doppler. A cesarean section was performed with favorable maternal and perinatal evolution.

Distribución geográfica de la familia de caracoles terrestres Spiraxidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) en México / Geographic distribution of the land snail family Spiraxidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) in Mexico

Resumen Introducción: Spiraxidae es la familia de gasterópodos terrestres más diversa de México con una distribución principalmente neotropical. Sin embargo, la influencia de las condiciones ambientales de esta región en su distribución aún es poco conocida. Objetivo: Determinar las afinidades zoogeográficas y la influencia de factores ambientales en la distribución de Spiraxidae en México. Métodos: Compilamos registros de distribución de museos y usamos modelos para establecer áreas con composición de especies, concentración de especies, afinidades y relaciones con variables ambientales similares. Resultados: Encontramos 231 especies y subespecies, 96 en el estado de Veracruz y 74 en la Sierra Madre Oriental. La principal afinidad zoogeográfica fue neotropical. El bosque mesófilo de montaña tuvo la mayor cantidad de especies y subespecies (93). Tres de los grupos zonales tienen una composición particular de especies y el 67 % de las especies son especialistas de hábitat. La presencia de especies sigue un gradiente ambiental, con la cubierta de árboles de hoja perenne de hoja ancha y la precipitación media anual como variables determinantes. Las especies del norte tuvieron mayor tolerancia a la aridez y menor cobertura de hojas. Conclusiones: Spiraxidae tiene su mayor diversidad en los estados del Sur de México; sin embargo, la zona nororiental tiene más registros de especies. Estos caracoles se encuentran principalmente en bosques mesófilos de montaña y bosques tropicales siempre verdes. Las especies del norte de México tuvieron una mayor tolerancia a los sitios con poca lluvia y menos cobertura de árboles de hoja perenne de hoja ancha que las especies del sur.

Abstract Introduction: Spiraxidae is the most diverse family of terrestrial gastropods in Mexico with a mainly neotropical distribution. However, the influence of environmental conditions in this region on its distribution is still poorly known. Objective: To determine zoogeographic affinities and the influence of environmental factors on the distribution of Spiraxidae in Mexico. Methods: We compiled museum distribution records and used models to establish areas with similar species composition, species concentration, affinities and relationship with environmental variables. Results: We found 231 species and subspecies, 96 in Veracruz state and 74 in Sierra Madre Oriental. The main zoogeographic affinity was neotropical. Mountain mesophyll forest had the most species and subspecies (93). Three of zone groups have a particular species composition and 67 % of the species are habitat specialists. Species presence follows an environmental gradient, with broadleaf evergreen tree cover and average annual precipitation as determining variables. Northern species had greater tolerance to aridity and reduced leaf cover. Conclusions: Spiraxidae has its greatest diversity in the Southern states of Mexico; however, the Northeastern zone has more species records. These snails mostly occur in mesophyll mountain forest and tropical evergreen forest. Species from Northern Mexico had greater tolerance to sites with low rainfall and less broadleaf evergreen tree cover than Southern species.

Características clínicas, epidemiológicas y terapéuticas de pacientes con tumores malignos de células germinales en ovario. Instituto Oncológico Nacional

Objetivo: Determinar la características clínicas, epidemiológicas y terapéuticas de los tumores malignos de células germinales en ovario. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo observacional transversal retrospectivo donde se evaluaron mediante expediente electrónico las características de 67 pacientes con diagnóstico de tumores malignos de células germinales de ovario atendidas en el Instituto Oncológico Nacional de enero 2012 a diciembre 2021. Resultados: La prevalencia de tumores malignos de células germinales de ovario en la población de estudio es de un 8.6%. El grupo etario predominante fue en la segunda y tercera década de la vida en un 80.59%. Casi un 40% de las pacientes son de grupo étnico originario. El tipo histológico más frecuente es el disgerminoma seguido de teratoma inmaduro, tumor mixto y tumor de seno endodérmico. 52% eran nuligestas. 96% de las pacientes presentaron algún síntoma al diagnóstico y el síntoma principal fue el dolor abdominal. No hubo asociación entre un marcador tumoral específico y tipo histológico. 95% recibió tratamiento quirúrgico. El 95.52% pudieron ser intervenidas quirúrgicamente, de esas un 89% se preservó la fertilidad. 60% ameritó quimioterapia y el esquema más usado fue Bleomicina, Etopósido y Platino. 6% recurrieron, 13% fallecieron, se obtuvo una supervivencia global de 86%.  Conclusión: Los tumores germinales malignos en nuestra población tienen una prevalencia de un 8.6%, predominan en la tercera década de la vida y en pacientes mestizas y originarias. Se desconoce la causa de la alta prevalencia en el grupo étnico originario. El tipo histológico más frecuente es el disgerminoma. No se evidenció correlación específica entre tipo histológico y marcador tumoral asociado. 6% de las pacientes con tumores malignos de células germinales recurren, 13% mueren, obteniendo una supervivencia global de 87%. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Objective: To determine the clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic characteristics of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors. Materials and Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional observational descriptive study where the characteristics of 67 patients with a diagnosis of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors attended at the National Oncologic Institute from January 2012 to December 2021 were evaluated by electronic file. Results: The prevalence of malignant ovarian germ cell tumors in the study population was 8.6%. The predominant age group was in the second and third decade of life in 80.59%. Almost 40% of the patients were of native ethnicity. The most frequent histologic type was dysgerminoma followed by immature teratoma, mixed tumor and endodermal breast tumor. 52% were nulligestosis. 96% of the patients had some symptoms at diagnosis and the main symptom was abdominal pain. There was no association between a specific tumor marker and histologic type. 95% received surgical treatment. 95.52% were able to undergo surgery, of which 89% had their fertility preserved. 60% required chemotherapy and the most commonly used scheme was Bleomycin, Etoposide and Platinum. 6% recurred, 13% died, an overall survival of 86% was obtained.  Conclusion: Malignant germinal tumors in our population have a prevalence of 8.6%, they predominate in the third decade of life and in mixed race and native patients. The cause of the high prevalence in the native ethnic group is unknown. The most frequent histological type is dysgerminoma. There was no specific correlation between histologic type and associated tumor marker. 6% of patients with malignant germ cell tumors recur, 13% die, obtaining an overall survival of 87%. (provided by Infomedic International)

Enfermedad relacionada a IgG4. Serie clínica de pacientes chilenos / IGG4-related disease. Report of 52 patients

BACKGROUND: IgG4-related disease (IgG4 RD) is an immune-mediated fibro-inflammatory disorder, with tissue infiltration of IgG4+ plasma cells. It causes pseudotumors, tumors, and a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. AIM: To report the clinical, laboratory, histopathological and treatment characteristics of a group of Chilean patients with IgG4 RD. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Review of medical records of 52 patients aged 18 to 76 years with IgG4 RD seen at six medical centers. RESULTS: Elevated IgG4 serum levels (> 135 mg/dl) were found in 18 of 44 (41%) patients. There was histological confirmation of the disease in 46 patients. The most common sites of involvement were lungs, eyes and kidneys. Eighteen (35%) patients had only one organ involved, 34 (65%) patients had two organs and 13 (25%) patients had three or more organs. The involvement of two organs was significantly more common in men (p < 0.05). In patients with only one organ involvement, the most frequent location was orbital and meningeal. All patients with kidney or lung disease had multiorgan involvement. All patients received corticosteroid therapy, 67% synthetic immunosuppressants, and 16% rituximab. CONCLUSIONS: ER-IgG4 can affect any tissue. Multiorgan involvement was more common in this series, with preference for lungs, eyes and kidneys. An excellent response to steroids is characteristic of the disease, but with a high relapse rate that requires additional immunosuppression.

Resonancia magnética nuclear funcional en estado de reposo en pacientes con trastorno bipolar: más allá de la eutimia / Resting-state functional nuclear magnetic resonance imaging in patients with bipolar disorder: beyond euthymia

Resumen Introducción: La resonancia magnética funcional en estado de reposo (RMf-ER) permite identificar redes de conectividad funcional completas y los posibles correlatos neuronales de trastornos psiquiátricos. Se revisa la literatura sobre RMf-ER y trastorno bipolar (TB) haciendo énfasis en los hallazgos en las fases de manía, hipomanía y depresión. Métodos: Es una revisión narrativa de la literatura en la que se buscaron artículos en PubMed y EMBASE con las palabras clave en inglés "bipolar disorder" AND "resting state", sin límite en la fecha de publicación. Resultados: Los estudios de pacientes con TB en fases de manía e hipomanía sometidos a RMf-ER muestran resultados concordantes en cuanto a la disminución de la conectividad funcional cerebral entre la amígdala y algunas regiones corticales, lo cual indica que esta conexión funcional tendría alguna implicación en la regulación normal del afecto. Los pacientes en fase depresiva muestran disminución en la conectividad funcional cerebral, pero como son varias las estructuras anatómicas implicadas y las redes neuronales reportadas en los estudios, no es posible compararlos. Conclusiones: Hay disminución en la conectividad funcional en los pacientes con TB, pero la evidencia actual no permite establecer cambios específicos en redes de conectividad funcional cerebral puntuales. Sin embargo, ya hay algunos hallazgos que muestran correlación con la clínica de los pacientes.

ABSTRACT Introduction: imaging in the resting state (R-fMRI) Functional nuclear magnetic allows the identification of complete functional connectivity networks and the possible resonance neuronal correlations of psychiatric disorders. The literature on R-fMRI and bipolar disorder (BD) will be reviewed, emphasising the findings in the phases of mania, hypomania and depression. Methods: It is a narrative review of the literature in which articles were searched in PubMed and Embase, with the key words in English "bipolar disorder" AND "resting state", without limit on the date of publication. Results: The studies of BD patients in the mania and hypomania phases who underwent R-fMRI show concordant results in terms of decreased functional cerebral connectivity between the amygdala and some cortical regions, which indicates that this functional connection would have some implication in the normal affect regulation. Patients in the depressive phase show a decrease in functional brain connectivity, but as there are seve-ral anatomical structures involved and neural networks reported in the studies, it is not possible to compare them. Conclusions: There is a decrease in functional connectivity in patients with BD, but current evidence does not allow establishing specific changes in specific functional brain connectivity networks. However, there are already some findings that show correlation with the patients' symptoms.

Presentación mixta de cetoacidosis diabética y estado hiperosmolar hiperglucémico en el embarazo: reporte de caso / Mixed presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state in pregnant woman: Case report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: La cetoacidosis diabética y el estado hiperosmolar hiperglucémico son complicaciones agudas de la diabetes que se superponen en uno de cada cuatro casos, y cada una pone en peligro la vida de la madre y del feto. Existe poca información acerca del diagnóstico y tratamiento de las complicaciones agudas de la diabetes en el embarazo. OBJETIVO: Reportar el caso de una embarazada sin controles prenatales y sin antecedentes personales ni familiares de importancia que tuvo una crisis hiperglucémica mixta asociada con eclampsia y óbito. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente primigesta, de 21 años, con 33 semanas de embarazo que ingresó al hospital debido a: náuseas, disnea y ausencia de movimientos fetales. Al ingreso se encontró somnolienta y con presión arterial elevada. Los exámenes de laboratorio se reportaron compatibles con cetoacidosis diabética y estado hiperosmolar hiperglucémico. A pesar del tratamiento, sobrevino la eclampsia. El embarazo finalizó mediante cesárea, con un recién nacido sin latidos cardiacos. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente con la atención multidisciplinaria. Fue dada de alta con valores de glucosa y presión arterial en límites normales. CONCLUSIÓN: Las crisis hiperglucémicas durante el embarazo se asocian con morbilidad y mortalidad materna y fetal, además de trastornos hipertensivos. El diagnóstico temprano de diabetes en los controles prenatales es fundamental para evitar este cuadro.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state are acute complications of diabetes. These two overlap in one in four cases, and each endangers the life of the mother and the fetus. There is little information about the diagnosis and management of acute complications of diabetes in pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: To report the case of a pregnant woman without prenatal controls and without significant personal or family history who developed a mixed hyperglycemic crisis associated with eclampsia and death. CLINICAL CASE: 21-year-old primigravida admitted at 33 weeks' gestation due to nausea, dyspnea and absence of fetal movements. She was drowsy and had high blood pressure values. Laboratory tests were consistent with a mixed presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Despite treatment, the patient developed eclampsia. Cesarean delivery was performed, extracting a newborn without fetal heartbeat. The patient evolved favorably with multidisciplinary management. She was discharged with glucose and blood pressure values within normal limits. CONCLUSION: Hyperglycemic crises in pregnancy are associated with maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Early diagnosis of diabetes in prenatal checkups is essential to avoid this condition.

Impacto cardiovascular, conducta diagnóstica y terapéutica del feocromocitoma como causa de hipertensión arterial / Cardiovascular impact, diagnostic and therapeutic management of pheochromocytoma as a cause of arterial hypertension

INTRODUCCIÓN. Los feocromocitomas son tumores que provienen de las células neuroendócrinas de la médula adrenal y producen alta secreción de catecolaminas. Generan complicaciones cardiovasculares graves que suelen asociarse con crisis hipertensivas. Es importante valorar el impacto cardiovascular de esta entidad. OBJETIVO. Realizar una revisión exhaustiva de las diversas manifestaciones de los feocromocitomas como causa de hipertensión arterial, su impacto cardiovascular, conducta diagnóstica y terapéutica. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Revisión bibliográfica y análisis de 141 artículos científicos que incluyeron temas sobre el impacto cardiovascular, conducta diagnóstica y terapéutica del feocromocitoma como causa de hipertensión arterial. Se usó bases de datos: Medline, Embase, Scopus, Pubmed, Google Académico. Criterios de búsqueda en DECS, MeSH: "pheochromocytoma OR hypertension arterial AND cardiomyopathy", en inglés- español. Fueron seleccionados: 13 publicaciones de texto completo, 10 artículos retrospectivos, 2 guías de práctica clínica y 1 revisión. Se excluyeron 128 artículos científicos. RESULTADOS. Se realizó una revisión de las manifestaciones clínicas de los feocromocitomas como causa de hipertensión arterial y el impacto cardiovascular se relacionó con la producción de catecolaminas. Para el diagnóstico, la sensibilidad de la resonancia magnética es del 93-100%; la especificidad de resonancia magnética o tomografía computarizada en combinación con gammagrafía con metayodobencilguanidina con 123I es cercana al 100%. La resección del feocromocitoma tiene potencial curativo. CONCLUSIÓN. Los feocromocitomas presentan variabilidad clínica, se asocian a complicaciones cardiovasculares y cerebrovasculares graves por producción de catecolaminas. El diagnóstico oportuno y eficaz debe realizarse mediante resonancia magnética y gammagrafía en caso de alta sospecha clínica. El tratamiento quirúrgico es de elección.

INTRODUCTION. Pheochromocytomas are tumors arising from the neuroendocrine cells of the adrenal medulla and produce high secretion of catecholamines. They generate severe cardiovascular complications that are often associated with hypertensive crises. It is important to assess the cardiovascular impact of this entity. OBJECTIVE. To perform an exhaustive review of the various manifestations of pheochromocytomas as a cause of arterial hypertension, their cardiovascular impact, diagnostic and therapeutic conduct. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Bibliographic review and analysis of 141 scientific articles that included topics on the cardiovascular impact, diagnostic and therapeutic behavior of pheochromocytoma as a cause of arterial hypertension. The following databases were used: Medline, Embase, Scopus, Pubmed, Google Scholar. Search criteria in DECS, MeSH: "pheochromocytoma OR hypertension arterial AND cardiomyopathy", in English-Spanish. The following were selected: 13 full-text publications, 10 retrospective articles, 2 clinical practice guidelines, and 1 review. A total of 128 scientific articles were excluded. RESULTS. A review of the clinical manifestations of pheochromocytoma as a cause of arterial hypertension was performed and the cardiovascular impact was related to catecholamine production. For diagnosis, the sensitivity of MRI is 93-100%; the specificity of MRI or computed tomography in combination with 123I-methiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy is close to 100%. Resection of pheochromocytoma has curative potential. CONCLUSION. Pheochromocytomas present clinical variability, are associated with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications due to catecholamine production. Timely and effective diagnosis should be made by MRI and scintigraphy in case of high clinical suspicion. Surgical treatment is the treatment of choice.

Desempeño comparativo de ecuaciones de estimación de excreción urinaria de creatinina

Background: 24-hour urine collection accuracy is generally evaluated based on the values of urine creatinine (UCr) excretion, usually using ranges adjusted by weight. UCr excretion depends on several factors. Equations to estimate UCr in 24-hour collection (UCr/24h) that consider these factors have been developed. However, these formulas have not been evaluated in a sample of Latinamerican origin. Aim: To evaluate the performance of the existing UCr/24 h estimation equations in a sample of Latinamerican origin. Material and Methods: 24-hour urine collections from 181 ambulatory patients were analyzed. Measured UCr/24h was compared with estimated UCr (eUCr) through the equations of Ix (CKD-EPI), Gerber-Mann, Goldwasser, Cockcroft-Gault, Rule, Walser, Kawasaki, Tanaka and Huidobro. Performance of the nine equations to estimate UCr/24h was evaluated with the Pearson correlation and Lin concordance coefficients, and Bland-Altman method. Bias, precision, and accuracy (percentage of collections within 30% of measured UCr or P30) were also calculated. Results: Measured UCr/24h in the 181 patients was 1236 + 378 mg. Correlation coefficient (Pearson) of the eUCr/24h with the equations of Walser, Ix and Huidobro and the measured UCr/24h was strongly positive. Rule and Kawasaki equations had the lowest positive correlation coefficients. Bias was similar using the formulas of Walser, Goldwasser, Kawasaki, Ix and Huidobro. Walser, Ix, Huidobro, Cockcroft-Gault and Goldwasser equations had good accuracy (P30 > 85%), while Gerber-Mann, Tanaka, Rule and Kawasaki formulas had a P30 < 65%. Conclusions: Walser, Ix and Huidobro equations had the best performance to estimate UCr/24h excretion in a population of latinamerican origin.

Siringomas vulvares: comunicación de un caso / Vulvar syringomas: case report

RESUMEN Los siringomas son tumores anexiales benignos raramente encontrados a nivel vulvar. Se comunica un caso y se realiza una revisión bibliográfica ante la presentación de una mujer de 33 años con múltiples lesiones papulares en labios mayores, de larga data, con diagnóstico anatomopatológico y tratamiento mediante escisión quirúrgica bajo sedación y vaporización con láser CO2.

ABSTRACT Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors rarely reported at the vulvar area. A case is reported and a literature review is performed for the presentation of a 33-yearold woman with multiple papular lesions in labia majora, of long standing, with anatomopathologic diagnosis and treatment by surgical excision under sedation and CO2 laser vaporization.

Evaluación de la función renal en adultos mayores / Evaluation of kidney function in older adults

The evaluation of renal function in older adults is usually carried out with a creatinine clearance or an estimation of glomerular filtration rate using formulas such as Cockcroft-Gault, MDRD or CKD-EPI. The results obtained with these formulas are often regarded as equivalent. However, in adults older than 70 years, the Cockcroft-Gault formula frequently underestimates the glomerular filtration rate with respect to reference methods and the MDRD formula overestimates it. CKD-EPI has a more unpredictable behavior. This leads to erroneously classifying patients in the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), artificially increasing the prevalence of this condition, overloading health systems and generating emotional disorders in patients mistakenly classified as carriers of CKD. Also, when kidney function is overestimated, CKD patients are prevented from receiving the treatments appropriate for their condition. In recent years, new formulas have been proposed (FAS, BIS) with a greater accuracy to estimate glomerular filtration rate in older adults. This review describes the behavior of these formulas in a significant number of older adults, from various countries, and proposes using those equations with the best performance in older adults.

¿Son equivalentes los diferentes métodos para estimar la función renal en los adultos mayores? / Comparison of different methods to estimate glomerular filtration rate in older adults

Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation in older adults using a creatinine clearance/24-hour (CrCl) or an equation based on serum creatinine, are often considered equivalent by clinicians. Aim: To compare GFR estimated (eGFR) with the available equations and measured CrCl in patients ≥ 70 years. A secondary aim was to know the differences in chronic kidney disease (CKD) classification, when using the different eGFR formulas. Patients and Methods: In 144 patients aged 77 ± 5 years (58% men), CrCl was measured and GFR was estimated using MDRD, CKD-EPI, BIS-1 and FAS formulas. The eGFR and the stage of CKD were compared according to the different equations used. Results: GFR estimated by MDRD and CKD-EPI equations was 7.8 and 8.4 mL/min/1.73 m2 lower than 24-hour ClCr, respectively. This difference was even greater using the BIS-1 and FAS equations. Twenty-four-hour CrCl classified 47.2% of the patients in a category of renal function > 60 mL/min/1.73 m2, while MDRD and CKD-EPI equations classified just over a third, and BIS-1 and FAS formulas around 20% of the patients. Conclusions: The practice of considering equivalent the GFR estimation using the creatinine-based equations with measured creatinine clearance in older adults should be reconsidered, because their results differ markedly.

Evaluación de la recolección de orina de 24 horas a partir de la creatininuria: fórmulas para estimarla y su rendimiento / Performance of formulas for the evaluation of 24-hour urine collections using urine creatinine excretion

Creatinine excretion is widely used as a method to evaluate the adequacy of urine collection in different clinical settings. Many factors influence its elimination, such as protein intake, exercise, muscle mass, age, and sex, among many others. As 24-hour urine collections can be cumbersome, several equations have been developed to aid clinicians to correctly interpret results derived from them. In this review article, we report the factors that can modify creatinine excretion and we evaluate the accuracy of different published equations to estimate 24-hour urine creatinine excretion.

Nefropatía por C1q: una rara variedad de síndrome nefrótico: caso clínico / C1q nephropathy: report of one case

C1q nephropathy is a rare glomerulopathy characterized by mesangial deposition of the complement component C1q. These deposits can be isolated or associated with immunoglobulins or complement fractions, which are observed by immunofluorescence or immunohistochemical microscopy. In ultramicroscopy, dense mesangial deposits and alterations of the podocyte are observed. Clinically it presents as a nephrotic syndrome (NS) or by alterations of the urinalysis such as proteinuria and/or hematuria in children and young adults. In light microscopy, it is expressed with a morphological pattern of minimal change disease (MCD), mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The NS during its evolution usually evolve in steroid resistance or steroid dependency, often requiring the association of immunosuppressants to obtain remission. We report a 14 years old male with a history of NS and its evolution under various treatments during a 12-year follow-up.

Reserva funcional renal: concepto y aplicabilidad potencial en la práctica clínica / Renal functional reserve: concept and potential application in clinical practice

Renal functional reserve (RFR) is the capacity of the kidney to increase its glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in response to physiological or pathological stimuli. The most commonly used stimuli to assess this reserve are an oral load of proteins of animal origin, amino acid infusions, dopamine, glucagon or combinations of them. RFR is calculated as the difference between stimulated and baseline GFR. Vegetarians have lower baseline GFR than the general population and an increased RFR. Subjects with only one kidney and those suffering from chronic nephropathies usually have a reduced or absent RFR despite having normal basal GFR. Quantification of RFR may be useful to detect subclinical renal damage, physiological conditions that reduce baseline GFR, evaluation of potential donors for kidney transplantation, suspected hyperfiltration, detection of renal lability against acute injuries or pregnancy and the evaluation after an acute renal injury when renal function seems to be recovered and residual subclinical damage is suspected.

Efectos en la función renal de la suplementación de creatina con fines deportivos / Effects of creatine supplementation on renal function

Creatine supplements may transitorily rise serum creatinine levels and mimic a kidney disease. If its use is associated with a high protein diet, the resulting increase in blood urea nitrogen will increase the confusion. Since clinical laboratories usually inform the estimated glomerular filtration rate based on serum creatinine, its elevation may lead to over diagnose a chronic renal failure, with the inherent personal and public health consequences. Creatine supplements are safe and do not cause renal disease. Reports of kidney damage associated with its use are scanty. However, creatine supplements should not be used in people with chronic renal disease or using potentially nephrotoxic medications.

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (MEN2B) delayed diagnosis: importance of opportune recognition of MEN2 Syndromes in pediatric thyroid cancer

ABSTRACT Background: RET proto-oncogene mutations are responsible for familial thyroid medullary carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2A and 2B. These syndromes develop specific biomarkers and, in the case of MEN2B, clinically observable stigmas. However, the diagnosis of patients with MEN2B is usually delayed. Because of the close genotype-phenotype correlation, molecular testing is the final approach for the diagnosis to establish preventive care and therapeutic behaviors. Discussion: pM918T is classified as ''highest risk'' for medullary carcinoma with a 50% of lifetime risk for developing pheochromocytoma. Most cases of MEN2B are due to a de novo mutation. Even with the increased risk of developing pheochromocytoma, our 24-year-old patient does not yet present one. Other factors may be involved in the modulation of the phenotype in different populations. Case report: We present the case of a woman diagnosed with a thyroid nodule at the age of nine. She underwent a total thyroidectomy plus radical cervical lymph node dissection, with a diagnosis and initial management of papillary thyroid carcinoma. During the evolution of the disease, she developed pulmonary metastases. At the age of 24, after her first endocrinological evaluation, typical physical manifestations of MEN2B were observed. A re-evaluation of the original thyroidectomy revealed a medullary carcinoma, with positive manifestation CEA and calcitonin. The analysis of RET proto-oncogene identified a de novo mutation in exon 16 (pM918T). Conclusion: The timely diagnosis of MEN2B offers opportunities to make appropriate preventive and therapeutic decisions that may change the natural evolution of the disease and its complications.

Evolución de un linfoma no Hodgkin "triple expresor" en un paciente trasplantado renal con quimioterapia DA-R-EPOCH. Caso clínico / Triple expressor lymphoma in a kidney transplant patient

Patients transplanted from solid organs have an increased risk of cancer, especially lymphomas. Lymphomas correspond to 4 to 5% of malignant neoplasms in the general population and in solid organ transplant patients it reaches an incidence of 21%. The incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphomas is 10 times higher than in the non-transplanted population. We report the case of a 68-year-old man with a kidney transplant who 6 years after transplantation, developed a non-Hodgkin diffuse large cells B lymphoma with lymph node and pulmonary involvement, with markers of very poor prognosis (triple MYC expressor, BCL2 and BCL6). and its evolution with chemotherapy with DA R EPOCH.

Hipofisitis linfoplasmocitaria y fibrosis retroperitoneal asociadas a un síndrome poliglandular autoinmune: enfermedades relacionadas con IgG4. Caso clínico / Hypophysitis and retroperitoneal fibrosis associated with autoimmune polyglandular syndrome and IgG4-related disease: report of one case

We report a 23 year old woman presenting with a nephrotic syndrome due to minimal change disease, central diabetes insipidus, primary hypothyroidism, vitiligo and universal alopecia. Eleven years later, she presented secondary amenorrhea due to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, with mild hyperprolactinemia and central adrenal insufficiency. A magnetic resonance imaging of the sella turcica showed a pituitary mass with suprasellar extension that was resected using a transsphenoidal approach. Pathology confirmed the presence of a lymphoplasmacytic hypophysitis. She needed a second surgical resection due to mass growth and neuro-ophthalmologic impairment. One year later, systemic lupus erythematosus, arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus were diagnosed. Two years later, due to back pain, constipation and renal failure, retroperitoneal fibrosis was found, satisfactorily treated with glucocorticoids and colchicine. Hence, this clinical vignette shows the coexistence of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome with retroperitoneal fibrosis and lymphoplasmacytic hypophysitis. Tissue analysis showed the presence of IgG4 producing plasma cells in the pituitary and retroperitoneum, which constitute a basis for the diagnosis of IgG4 related disease.