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Respirar (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 15(4): 279-284, Diciembre 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, UNISALUD, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1518697

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Introducción: El biliotórax es una condición infrecuente definida por la presencia de bilis en el espacio pleural. Actualmente, hay alrededor de 70 casos descritos en la litera-tura. Sigue siendo relativamente desconocido, por lo tanto, poco sospechado. Esta entidad suele ser el resultado de una lesión iatrogénica, a menudo secundaria a cirugías o traumatismos del tracto biliar, que conduce a la formación de una fístula pleurobiliar.


Introduction: Bilothorax is a rare condition defined by the presence of bile in the pleural space. Currently, there are around 70 cases described in the literature. It remains relatively unknown and, therefore, little suspected. This entity is usually the result of an iatrogenic injury, often secondary to surgery or trauma to the biliary tract, leading to the formation of a pleurobiliary fistula


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Humans , Male , Aged , Pleural Effusion/complications , Bile , Empyema, Pleural/drug therapy , Liver Neoplasms/diagnosis , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Biliary Tract , Biopsy , Tomography , Pleural Cavity , Neoplasm Metastasis/diagnosis
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Femina ; 51(8): 491-496, 20230830. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1512462

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O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o caso de mulher com síndrome de Meigs e apresentar a revisão narrativa sobre o tema. Paciente do sexo feminino, 30 anos, nulípara, encaminhada ao hospital por massa anexial e história prévia de drenagem de derrame pleural. Evoluiu com instabilidade hemodinâmica por derrame pleural hipertensivo à direita, sendo submetida a drenagem torácica, com citologia do líquido negativa. Após, foi submetida a laparotomia: realizada salpingo-ooforectomia esquerda. A congelação e a análise histopatológica diagnosticaram fibroma ovariano. A citologia ascítica foi negativa. CA-125 elevado, presença de derrames cavitários e exame de imagem suspeito podem mimetizar um cenário de neoplasia maligna de ovário em estágio avançado. Entretanto, na síndrome de Meigs clássica, o tratamento é cirúrgico, sendo o diagnóstico obtido por meio da análise histopatológica do tumor ovariano. O manejo da síndrome de Meigs clássica é cirúrgico e, após a remoção do tumor, o derrame pleural e a ascite desaparecem.


To describe a case of Meigs syndrome and present a narrative review of the condition. Female patient, 30 years old, nulliparous, referred to the hospital due to an adnexal mass and a previous drainage of pleural effusion. She developed hemodynamic instability due to a hypertensive right pleural effusion being submitted to chest drainage, with negative cytology of the fluid. She underwent laparotomy: Left salpingo-oophorectomy was performed and frozen section and histopathological analysis diagnosed an ovarian fibroma. Ascites cytology was negative. Elevated CA-125, presence of cavitary effusions, suspicious imaging exam can mimic a scenario of ovarian cancer at an advanced stage. However, in classical Meigs syndrome, treatment is surgical, and the diagnosis is obtained through histopathological analysis of the ovarian tumor. Classical Meigs syndrome' management is surgical. After tumor removal, pleural effusion and ascites resolve.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Meigs Syndrome/surgery , Meigs Syndrome/diagnosis , Case Reports , Weight Loss , Anorexia/complications , Women's Health , Pelvic Pain , Cough/complications , Dyspnea/complications , Fatigue/complications , Abdomen/physiopathology
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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535136

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Introducción: La tuberculosis es una de las 10 principales causas de muerte a nivel mundial. En 2020, causó 1,5 millones muertes. Se estima que llegó a 10,0 millones de nuevos casos durante el mismo año. Reporte de caso: varón de 93 años, antecedente de TBC pulmonar hace 15 años y contacto TBC actual. Presenta disnea y dolor pleurítico por 4 meses. Toracocentesis concluye exudado, biopsia pleural compatible con pleuritis granulomatosa no caseificante. Recibe esquema antituberculoso, desarrollando RAFA hepática. Se realiza reto farmacológico para diseñar un nuevo esquema de tratamiento. Paciente logra recuperarse. Se concluye que el manejo de tuberculosis debe individualizarse según paciente.


Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the 10 leading causes of death worldwide. In 2020, it caused 1.5 million deaths. It is estimated that it reached 10.0 million new cases during the same year. Case of report: 93-year-old male, history of pulmonary TB 15 years ago and current TB contact. He presented dyspnea and pleuritic pain for 4 months. Thoracocentesis concludes exudate, pleural biopsy compatible with non-caseating granulomatous pleurisy. Receive antituberculosis regimen, developing hepatic RAFA. Pharmacological challenge is performed to design a new treatment scheme. Patient manages to recover. It is concluded that the management of tuberculosis should be individualized.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1439304

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Introducción: El quilotórax congénito es una rara afección respiratoria, sin embargo, es la causa más frecuente de derrame pleural en recién nacidos vivos. Objetivo: Presentar un caso de quilotórax congénito como causa infrecuente de distrés respiratorio en un recién nacido atendido en el Hospital Gineco-Obstétrico de Villa Clara. Caso clínico: Paciente masculino, que nació a las 26,2 semanas de edad gestacional, por parto eutócico, con tiempo de rotura de membranas de una hora, líquido amniótico meconial, otorgándose una puntuación de Apgar 7/8 (normal) y peso al nacer de 950 gramos; con diagnóstico de sepsis connatal fue necesario tratar con ventilación mecánica. A los seis días de vida presentó un deterioro clínico, con disminución del murmullo vesicular en el hemitórax derecho y en la radiografía de tórax se observó un pulmón derecho velado. El ultrasonido torácico confirmó el diagnóstico de derrame pleural derecho que fue puncionado y el estudio del líquido drenado mostró características propias del quilotórax. Se le indicó tratamiento conservador (con alimentación parenteral completa: traximín sin aporte lipídico) y luego con leche rica en ácidos grasos de cadenas corta y media (Enfaport® de la firma Nestlé). Se incorporó la leche materna a los 15 días del diagnóstico. Requirió ventilación mecánica prolongada. Con una evolución satisfactoria es egresado del centro hospitalario. Conclusiones: Se logró la resolución de esta enfermedad a través del tratamiento conservador, sin la presencia de recidiva.


Introduction: Congenital chylothorax is a rare respiratory disease; however, it is the most common cause of pleural effusion in live newborns. Objective: To present a case of congenital chylothorax as an uncommon cause of respiratory distress in a newborn treated at the Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital of Villa Clara. Case report: Male patient, who was born at 26.2 weeks of gestational age, by eutocic delivery, with membrane time rupture of an hour, meconium amniotic fluid, to whom was given an Apgar score of 7/8 (normal) and a birth weight of 950 grams; with diagnose of connatal sepsis was necessary to treat with mechanical ventilation. At six days of age presented a clinical deterioration, with decrease of the vesicular murmur in the right hemithorax and at chest X-ray was observed a veiled right lung. The chest ultrasound confirmed a right pleural effusion that was punctured and the study of the drained fluid showed characteristics of a chylothorax. Conservative treatment was indicated (with complete parenteral feeding: traximin without lipid intake) and subsequently with milk rich in short and medium chain fatty acids (Enfaport® from Nestlé Company). Breastmilk was incorporated 15 days after the diagnose. He required prolonged mechanical ventilation. With a satisfactory evolution, he was discharged from the hospital center. Conclusions: The resolution of this entity is achieved through conservative treatment, without the presence of recurrence.

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Ginecol. obstet. Méx ; 91(9): 679-686, ene. 2023. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1520959

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Resumen ANTECEDENTES: El cáncer de mama es la segunda neoplasia maligna más común asociada con el embarazo. Su tratamiento es complejo debido a los riesgos en el feto en el contexto del tratamiento de la madre. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 28 años, enviada del Hospital Naval de Chetumal, Quintana Roo, con 13.1 semanas de embarazo por fecha de la última menstruación. En la tomografía computada se advirtió la existencia de un derrame pleural del 70%, otro pericárdico y sospecha de metástasis osteoblástica a la columna torácica. En la exploración física se encontró con dinámica ventilatoria, amplexión y amplexación disminuida derecha, hipoventilación interescapular y basal derecha, con disminución a la trasmisión de voz, submatidez basal derecha y, hacia el lado izquierdo, un murmullo vesicular. Los estudios citoquímico y citológico de líquido pericárdico y pleural se reportaron positivos para malignidad. En la resonancia magnética de la columna se encontraron lesiones sugerentes de actividad tumoral en los cuerpos vertebrales T12 a L5. Debido al avanzado estado metastásico del cáncer se propuso la interrupción del embarazo con el propósito de no retrasar el tratamiento. El perfil biológico reportó: inmunofenotipo triple negativo (receptores de estrógeno y progesterona: negativo, HER2: negativo en células neoplásicas). Se le indicó tratamiento con quimioterapia sistémica (carboplatino-paclitaxel). CONCLUSIÓN: El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama durante el embarazo dificulta la detección e interpretación de las anormalidades mamarias, retrasa el diagnóstico, permite el crecimiento del tumor y se incrementa el riesgo metastásico de la enfermedad. El tratamiento oncológico adecuado y su valoración multidisciplinaria son decisivos para favorecer la supervivencia.


Abstract BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy associated with pregnancy. Its treatment is complex due to fetal risks in the context of treatment of the mother. CLINICAL CASE: 28-year-old patient, referred from the Naval Hospital of Chetumal, Quintana Roo, with 13.1 weeks of pregnancy by date of last menstrual period. The CT scan showed a 70% pleural effusion, another pericardial effusion and suspicion of osteoblastic metastasis to the thoracic spine. Physical examination showed ventilatory dynamics, decreased right amplexion and amplexation, interscapular and right basal hypoventilation, with decreased voice transmission, right basal submatitis and, to the left side, a vesicular murmur. Cytochemical and cytological studies of pericardial and pleural fluid were positive for malignancy. MRI of the spine showed lesions suggestive of tumor activity in the vertebral bodies T12 to L5. Due to the advanced metastatic stage of the cancer, termination of pregnancy was proposed in order not to delay treatment. The biological profile reported: triple negative immunophenotype (estrogen and progesterone receptors: negative, HER2: negative in neoplastic cells). Treatment with systemic chemotherapy (carboplatin-paclitaxel) was indicated. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of breast cancer during pregnancy hinders the detection and interpretation of breast abnormalities, delays diagnosis, allows tumor growth and increases the metastatic risk of the disease. Adequate oncologic treatment and its multidisciplinary assessment are decisive in favoring survival.

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Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 952023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1515290

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Introducción: El derrame pleural paraneumónico resulta la complicación más frecuente de la neumonía bacteriana, de manejo complejo y muchas veces quirúrgico. No existen publicaciones en Cuba provenientes de ensayos clínicos controlados y aleatorizados ni del uso de la estreptoquinasa recombinante (Heberkinasa®) en el derrame pleural. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia y la seguridad de la Heberkinasa® en el tratamiento del derrame pleural paraneumónico complicado complejo y el empiema en niños. Métodos: Ensayo clínico fase III, abierto, aleatorizado (2:1), en grupos paralelos y controlado. Se concluyó la inclusión prevista de 48 niños (1-18 años de edad), que cumplieron los criterios de selección. Los progenitores otorgaron el consentimiento informado. Los pacientes se distribuyeron en dos grupos: I- experimental: terapia estándar y administración intrapleural diaria de 200 000 UI de Heberkinasa® durante 3-5 días y II-control: tratamiento estándar. Las variables principales: necesidad de cirugía y la estadía hospitalaria. Se evaluaron los eventos adversos. Resultados: Ningún paciente del grupo I-experimental requirió cirugía, a diferencia del grupo II-control en el que 37,5 por ciento necesitó cirugía video-toracoscópica, con diferencia altamente significativa. Se redujo la estadía hospitalaria (en cuatro días), las complicaciones intratorácicas y las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria en el grupo que recibió Heberkinasa®. No se presentaron eventos adversos graves atribuibles al producto. Conclusiones: La Heberkinasa® en el derrame pleural paraneumónico complicado complejo y empiema resultó eficaz y segura para la evacuación del foco séptico, con reducción de la necesidad de tratamiento quirúrgico, de la estadía hospitalaria y de las complicaciones, sin eventos adversos relacionados con su administración(AU)


Introduction: Paraneumonic pleural effusion is the most frequent complication of bacterial pneumonia, with complex and often surgical management. There are no publications in Cuba from randomized controlled clinical trials or the use of recombinant streptokinase (Heberkinase®) in pleural effusion. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Heberkinase® in the treatment of complex complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion and empyema in children. Methods: Phase III, open-label, randomized (2:1), parallel-group, controlled clinical trial. The planned inclusion of 48 children (1-18 years of age), who met the selection criteria, was completed. Parents gave informed consent. The patients were divided into two groups: I-experimental: standard therapy and daily intrapleural administration of 200,000 IU of Heberkinase® for 3-5 days; and II-control: standard treatment. The main variables: need for surgery and hospital stay. Adverse events were evaluated. Results: No patient in group I-experimental required surgery, unlike group II-control in which 37.5 percent required video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, with a highly significant difference. Hospital stay (to 4 days), intrathoracic complications and infections associated to healthcare in the group that received Heberkinase® was reduced. No serious adverse events attributable to the product occurred. Conclusions: Heberkinase® in complex complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion and empyema was effective and safe for the draining of the septic focus, with reduction of the need for surgical treatment, hospital stay and complications, with no adverse events related to its administration(AU)


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Humans , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Pleural Effusion/complications , Pneumonia/complications , Streptokinase/therapeutic use , Treatment Outcome , Empyema, Pleural/drug therapy , Pneumonia, Bacterial/etiology , Intensive Care Units, Pediatric , Randomized Controlled Trial , Clinical Trial, Phase III
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Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 952023. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1515282

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Introducción: La inflamación de la pleura desencadenada por bacterias y mediada por citocinas, aumenta la permeabilidad vascular y produce vasodilatación, lo cual genera desequilibrio entre la producción de líquido pleural y su capacidad de reabsorción por eficientes mecanismos fisiológicos. La condición anterior conduce al desarrollo de derrame pleural paraneumónico. Objetivo: Exponer la importancia de la correlación fisiopatológica y diagnóstica con los pilares fundamentales de actuación terapéutica en el derrame pleural paraneumónico. Métodos: Revisión en PubMed y Google Scholar de artículos publicados hasta abril de 2021 que abordaran el derrame pleural paraneumónico, su fisiopatología, elementos diagnósticos, tanto clínicos como resultados del estudio del líquido pleural, pruebas de imágenes, y estrategias terapéuticas. Análisis y síntesis de la información: El progreso de una infección pulmonar y la producción de una invasión de gérmenes al espacio pleural favorece la activación de mecanismos que conllevan al acúmulo de fluido, depósito de fibrina y formación de septos. Este proceso patológico se traduce en manifestaciones clínicas, cambios en los valores citoquímicos y resultados microbiológicos en el líquido pleural, que acompañados de signos radiológicos y ecográficos en el tórax, guían la aplicación oportuna de los pilares de tratamiento del derrame pleural paraneumónico. Conclusiones: Ante un derrame pleural paraneumónico, con tabiques o partículas en suspensión en la ecografía de tórax, hallazgo de fibrina, líquido turbio o pus en el proceder de colocación del drenaje de tórax, resulta necesario iniciar fibrinólisis intrapleural. Cuando el tratamiento con fibrinolíticos intrapleurales falla, la cirugía video-toracoscópica es el procedimiento quirúrgico de elección(AU)


Introduction: The inflammation of the pleura triggered by bacteria and mediated by cytokines, increases vascular permeability and produces vasodilation, which generates imbalance between the production of pleural fluid and its resorption capacity by efficient physiological mechanisms. The above condition leads to the development of parapneumonic pleural effusion. Objective: To expose the importance of the pathophysiological and diagnostic correlation with the fundamental pillars of therapeutic action in parapneumonic pleural effusion. Methods: Review in PubMed and Google Scholar of articles published until April 2021 that addressed parapneumonic pleural effusion, its pathophysiology, diagnostic elements, both clinical and results of the pleural fluid study, imaging tests, and therapeutic strategies. Analysis and synthesis of information: The progress of a lung infection and the production of an invasion of germs into the pleural space favors the activation of mechanisms that lead to the accumulation of fluid, fibrin deposition and formation of septa. This pathological process results in clinical manifestations, changes in cytochemical values and microbiological results in the pleural fluid, which accompanied by radiological and ultrasound signs in the chest, guide the timely application of the pillars of treatment of parapneumonic pleural effusion. Conclusions: In the event of a parapneumonic pleural effusion, with septums or particles in suspension on chest ultrasound, finding fibrin, turbid fluid or pus in the procedure of placement of the chest drain, it is necessary to initiate intrapleural fibrinolytic. When treatment with intrapleural fibrinolytics fails, video-thoracoscopic surgery is the surgical procedure of choice(AU)


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Humans , Pleural Effusion/classification , Pleural Effusion/physiopathology , Pleural Effusion/drug therapy , Pleural Effusion/diagnostic imaging , Drainage/instrumentation , Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Pediátr. Panamá ; 51(2): 46-59, sept 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1392081

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Introducción. La neumonía adquirida en la comunidad complicada (CCAP) se caracteriza por una enfermedad grave, hospitalización y un curso prolongado. Las complicaciones de la neumonía se produ­cen cuando la infección no se limita al parén­quima pulmonar, sino que se extiende a áreas vecinas, o cuando el desarrollo de la infección es más complejo que el habitual por diferentes motivos. Estas complicaciones pulmonares suponen solo el 1% al 3% de las mismas, pero este porcentaje aumenta a casi un 40% en caso de precisar ingreso hospi­talario, por lo que se considera una patología fundamentalmente hospitalaria. Objetivo. El propósito de este estudio fue analizar las complicaciones de la neumonía bacteriana adquirida en la comunidad y describir sus características epidemiológicas, clínicas y etiológicas en el periodo de estudio.Material y método. Este es un estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de las neumonías bacterianas complicadas y sus características en el Hospital del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel. Se realizó la búsqueda de los expedientes clínicos de los pacientes con diagnóstico de egreso de neumonía bacteriana adquirida en la comunidad complicada con derrame pleural, neumotórax, pioneumotórax, neumonía necrotizante y absceso pulmonar en el periodo del 1 de enero de 2015 al 31 de diciembre de 2020.Todos los expedientes médicos recuperados se analizaron para obtener información de las complicaciones de la neumonía bacteriana adquirida en la comunidad con relación a datos epidemiológicos, frecuencia, características, tratamiento y evolución clínica. Resultados. De acuerdo con los datos obtenidos de los boletines estadísticos del Hospital Del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel para el periodo comprendido entre el 1 de enero de 2015 al 31 de diciembre de 2020 se encontraron 2519 neumonías bacterianas, correspondiendo al 30% de las neumonías. De las neumonías bacterianas, 277 casos de neumonía complicada cumplieron los criterios de inclusión representando un 11% de las neumonías bacterianas. La complicación más frecuente, en todos los grupos de edad, fue el derrame pleural paraneumónico con una frecuencia de 170 casos (61%). La edad promedio de los pacientes con neumonías complicadas fue de 51.7 meses (rango de 27 días a 164 meses) y el grupo de 1 ­ 4 años fue el más afectado presentando 118 (43%) casos de complicaciones. La duración promedio de hospitalización fue de 14.8 días con un rango de 9- 38 días. Los pacientes recibieron antibióticos endovenosos de amplio espectro siendo el tratamiento empírico inicial más utilizado ceftriaxona más clindamicina. La duración promedio del tratamiento con antibióticos fue de 12.7 días con un rango de 10 a 25 días y varió de acuerdo con el tipo de complicación. Se reportaron 68 cultivos positivos, 39 en muestras de líquido pleural y 29 en hemocultivos. Encontramos que el rendimiento de los cultivos bacterianos fue mayor en los cultivos de líquido pleural en comparación con los hemocultivos, 28% vs 10% respectivamente. Los patógenos más frecuentemente aislados fueron el Staphylococcus aureus en 34 (50 %) pacientes, el Streptococcus pneumoniae en 21 (31%) pacientes y el Haemophilus influenzae en 6 (9%) pacientes en los 68 cultivos positivos. Conclusiones. El grupo de 1 ­ 4 años es el más afectado presentando 118 (43%) casos de complicaciones. El derrame pleural es la complicación más frecuente de la neumonía bacteriana adquirida en la comunidad. Se reportaron 68 cultivos positivos y el rendimiento fue mayor en los cultivos de líquido pleural en comparación con los hemocultivos. Los patógenos más frecuentemente aislados fueron el Staphylococcus aureus y el Streptococcus pneumoniae. La mayoría de los pacientes se recuperaron a pesar de la importante morbilidad. (provisto por Infomedic International)


Introduction. Complicated community-acquired pneumonia (CCAP) is characterized by severe illness, hospitalization, and a long course. The complications of pneumonia occur when the infection is not limited to the lung parenchyma, but spreads to neighboring areas, or when the development of the infection is more complex than usual for different reasons. These pulmonary complications account for only 1% to 3% of them, but this percentage increases to almost 40% if hospital admission is required, which is why it is considered a fundamentally hospital pathology.   Objective. The purpose of this study was to analyze the complications of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and describe its epidemiological, clinical, and etiological characteristics in the study period. Material and method. This is a retrospective and descriptive study of complicated bacterial pneumonias and their characteristics at the Hospital del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel. A search was made of the clinical records of patients with a diagnosis of discharge from community-acquired bacterial pneumonia complicated by pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pioneumothorax, necrotizing pneumonia and lung abscess in the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020. All medical records retrieved were analyzed to obtain information on the complications of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in relation to epidemiological data, frequency, characteristics, treatment, and clinical evolution. Results. According to the data obtained from the statistical bulletins of the Hospital Del Niño Dr. José Renán Esquivel for the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020, 2,519 bacterial pneumonias were found, corresponding to 30% of pneumonia. Of the bacterial pneumonias, 277 cases of complicated pneumonia met the inclusion criteria, representing 11% of the bacterial pneumonia. The most frequent complication, in all age groups, was parapneumonic pleural effusion with a frequency of 170 cases (61%). The average age of patients with complicated pneumonia was 51.7 months (range from 27 days to 164 months) and the 1-4-year-old group was the most affected, presenting 118 (43%) cases of complications. The average length of hospitalization was 14.8 days with a range of 9-38 days. Patients received broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics, the most widely used initial empirical treatment being ceftriaxone plus clindamycin. The average duration of antibiotic treatment was 12.7 days with a range of 10 to 25 days and varied according to the type of complication. 68 positive cultures were reported, 39 in pleural fluid samples and 29 in blood cultures. We found that the yield of bacterial cultures was higher in pleural fluid cultures compared to blood cultures, 28% vs 10% respectively. The most frequently isolated pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus in 34 (50%) patients, Streptococcus pneumoniae in 21 (31%) patients, and Haemophilus influenzae in 6 (9%) patients in the 68 positive cultures. Conclusions. The 1­4-year-old group is the most affected, presenting 118 (43%) cases of complications. Pleural effusion is the most common complication of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. 68 positive cultures were reported positive, and the yield was higher in pleural fluid cultures compared to blood cultures. The most frequently isolated pathogens were Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Most of the patients recovered despite significant morbidity. (provided by Infomedic International)

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Rev. cuba. pediatr ; 94(2)jun. 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1409132

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RESUMEN Introducción: No existen pautas de diagnóstico basadas en evidencias para pancreatitis en la edad pediátrica. La gravedad de la pancreatitis aguda se define según datos de laboratorio, compromiso de tejidos circundantes, además de complicaciones locales como necrosis pancreática, absceso y pseudoquiste. La pancreatitis grave ocurre en 15 a 20 % de todos los casos. Objetivo: Describir el caso de una paciente pediátrica que cursó internación por pancreatitis necrotizante y actualizar acerca del abordaje de esta afección. Presentación del caso: Se trata de una paciente de 11 años sin antecedentes patológicos, que cursó internación por pancreatitis con evolución inusual con hiperglucemias, disnea, atelectasia, derrame pleural bilateral, ascitis y necrosis pancreática. Respondió favorablemente al tratamiento médico establecido. Conclusiones: La pancreatitis aguda constituye generalmente una entidad clínica con pronóstico favorable, en ocasiones pueden aparecer complicaciones por lo que resulta fundamental, más allá de su sospecha y la confirmación diagnóstica, iniciar un tratamiento rápido con fluidoterapia agresiva, tratamiento del dolor, alimentación enteral precoz, y de acuerdo a conocimientos actuales, antibioticoterapia de ser necesario con el objetivo de minimizar la aparición de consecuencias indeseables. El abordaje quirúrgico constituye un procedimiento infrecuente en la actualidad.


ABSTRACT Introduction: There are no evidence-based diagnostic guidelines for pancreatitis in pediatric age. The severity of acute pancreatitis is defined by laboratory data, involvement of surrounding tissues, in addition to local complications such as pancreatic necrosis, abscess and pseudocyst. Severe pancreatitis occurs in 15 to 20% of all cases. Objective: To describe the case of a pediatric patient who was hospitalized for necrotizing pancreatitis and to update on the approach to this condition. Case presentation: 11-year-old female patient with no pathological history, who was hospitalized due to pancreatitis with unusual evolution with hyperglycemia, dyspnea, atelectasis, bilateral pleural effusion, ascites and pancreatic necrosis. She favorably responded to the established medical treatment. Conclusions: Acute pancreatitis is generally a clinical entity with a favorable prognosis ; sometimes complications may appear, so it is essential, beyond its suspicion and diagnostic confirmation, to initiate a rapid treatment with aggressive fluid therapy, pain treatment, early enteral feeding, and according to current knowledge, antibiotic therapy if necessary with the aim of minimizing the appearance of undesirable consequences. The surgical approach is a rare procedure at present.

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Acta méd. colomb ; 47(2): 32-34, Apr.-June 2022. graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1419921

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Abstract Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer. It generally has a good prognosis, with a 10-year survival rate of over 90%. Pleural metastasis is uncommon. We present two cases of papillary thyroid cancer with pleural metastases. (Acta Med Colomb 2022; 47. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2022.2216).


Resumen El cáncer de tiroides es la neoplasia endocrinológica más común. Suele presentar un buen pro nóstico con una sobrevida a 10 años mayor al 90%. El compromiso metastásico pleural es poco frecuente. Presentamos dos casos de cáncer papilar de tiroides con compromiso pleural metastásico. (Acta Med Colomb 2022; 47. DOI:https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2022.2216).

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Perinatol. reprod. hum ; 36(1): 21-24, ene.-abr. 2022. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1406199

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Resumen El síndrome de Meigs (SM) es la asociación de ascitis, derrame pleural y neoplasias ovárica benigna, en el pseudo-Meigs se agrega CA-125 elevado. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 67 años con masa anexial derecha, marcadores tumorales negativos. Se realiza ooforectomía, reportan cistoadenofibroma seroso. Doce semanas posteriores con distensión abdominal, pérdida de peso, tomografía abdominal con carcinomatosis peritoneal, antígeno CA-125 de 1,063.4 U/l. Segunda visión laparoscopia, sin neoplasia, corroborada por histopatología. Realizar un diagnóstico de SM es sencillo, no así cuando se presenta un caso atípico de pseudo-Meigs. Los artículos mencionan mejoría significativa posterior al manejo quirúrgico.


Abstract Meigs syndrome (MS) is the association of ascites, pleural effusion and benign ovarian neoplasms, the pseudo-Meigs (PMS) adds elevated CA-125. We present the case of a 67-year-old female with a right adnexal mass, negative tumor markers, performed ororectomy reported serous cystadenofibroma. 12 weeks later with abdominal distension, weight loss, abdominal tomography with peritoneal carcinomatosis, CA -125 antigen of 1063.4U/L. Second laparoscopic view, without neoplasia, corroborated by histopathology. Making a diagnosis of MS is simple, but not when an atypical case of Pseudo-Meigs is presented. The articles mention significant improvement after surgical management.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1424313

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Se llama hidrotórax a una efusión pleural primaria que ocurre durante la vida prenatal (denominado 'quilotórax primario' después del nacimiento). En ciertos casos, esta efusión es severa y produce compresión pulmonar y cardiaca, por lo cual, la mortalidad perinatal sigue siendo alta. Los recién nacidos con hidrotórax requieren, muchas veces, de drenaje, nutrición parenteral total y medicación específica para su recuperación. Sin embargo, las intervenciones prenatales, principalmente con derivaciones toraco-amnióticas, pueden mejorar estos resultados. Reportamos el caso de un feto con hidrotórax severo a quien se le realizó una toracocentesis y revisamos la literatura acerca de su rol en el tratamiento prenatal actual.


Hydrothorax is a primary pleural effusion that occurs during prenatal life (called "primary chylothorax" after birth). In certain cases, this effusion is severe and produces pulmonary and cardiac compression, and perinatal mortality remains high. Newborns with hydrothorax often require drainage, total parenteral nutrition and specific medication for their recovery. However, prenatal interventions, mainly with thoraco-amniotic shunts, can improve these results. We report the case of a fetus with severe hydrothorax who underwent thoracentesis and review the literature on its role in current prenatal management.

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Rev. colomb. cancerol ; 26(1): 14-21, ene.-mar. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1407968

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Resumen Revisión narrativa sobre cómo el cáncer altera la fisiología de la pleura, cómo se estudia el derrame pleural maligno y cómo se puede brindar paliación al paciente con derrame pleural mediante el catéter pleural permanente tunelizado, cuyo uso demuestra mayores beneficios en diferentes ámbitos clínicos, siendo utilizado principalmente para el tratamiento del derrame pleural tumoral recurrente, pero también en algunos casos de derrame pleural benigno repetitivo, convirtiéndolo en un recurso terapéutico útil en el cáncer avanzado.


Abstract This narrative review examines how cancer causes changes in pleural physiology, how to study malignant pleural effusion, and how to bring palliative care to patients with pleural effusion by means of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter. This catheter shows greater benefits in clinical practice, being used mainly for the treatment of recurrent malignant pleural effusion, but also in some cases of recurrent benign pleural effusion, making it a useful therapeutic tool in advanced cancer.


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Humans , Palliative Care , Pleural Effusion , Pleural Effusion, Malignant , Therapeutics , Catheters
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J. bras. pneumol ; 48(5): e20220064, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1394407

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the process of diagnosing patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) at a tertiary care hospital. Methods: This was a retrospective study involving patients referred to a tertiary-care cancer center in Brazil between 2009 and 2020. The diagnostic process was divided into four steps: onset of symptoms, referral to a specialist visit, histopathological diagnosis, and beginning of treatment. The intervals between each phase and the factors for delays were evaluated. Data including clinical status, radiological examinations, staging, treatment modalities, and survival outcomes were collected. Results: During the study period, 66 patients (mean age = 64 years) were diagnosed with MPM and underwent treatment. Only 27 (41%) of the patients had knowledge of prior exposure to asbestos. The median number of months (IQR) between the onset of symptoms and the first specialist visit, between the specialist visit and histopathological characterization, and between definite diagnosis and beginning of treatment was, respectively, 6.5 (2.0-11.4), 1.5 (0.6-2.1), and 1.7 (1.2-3.4). The knowledge of prior asbestos exposure was associated with a shorter time to referral to a specialist (median: 214 vs. 120 days; p = 0.04). A substantial number of nondiagnostic procedures and false-negative biopsy results (the majority of which involved the use of Cope needle biopsy) were found to be decisive factors for the length of waiting time. The mean overall survival was 11.9 months. Conclusions: The unfamiliarity of health professionals with MPM and the patient's lack of knowledge of prior asbestos exposure were the major factors to cause a long time interval between the onset of symptoms and beginning of treatment. An overall survival shorter than 1 year is likely to have been due to the aforementioned delays.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o processo de diagnóstico de pacientes com mesotelioma pleural maligno (MPM) em um hospital terciário. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo envolvendo pacientes encaminhados a um centro oncológico terciário no Brasil entre 2009 e 2020. O processo diagnóstico foi dividido em quatro etapas: início dos sintomas, encaminhamento para consulta especializada, diagnóstico histopatológico e início do tratamento. Foram avaliados os intervalos entre as etapas e os fatores de atraso. Os dados coletados incluíram estado clínico, exames radiológicos, estadiamento, modalidades de tratamento e resultados de sobrevida. Resultados: Durante o período do estudo, 66 pacientes (média de idade = 64 anos) foram diagnosticados com MPM e submetidos a tratamento. Apenas 27 (41%) dos pacientes tinham conhecimento de exposição prévia ao amianto. A mediana de meses (IIQ) entre o início dos sintomas e a primeira consulta especializada, entre a consulta especializada e a caracterização histopatológica e entre o diagnóstico definitivo e o início do tratamento foi, respectivamente, de 6,5 (2,0-11,4), 1,5 (0,6 -2,1) e 1,7 (1,2-3,4). Conhecimento de exposição prévia ao amianto associou-se a menor tempo para encaminhamento a um especialista (mediana: 214 vs. 120 dias; p = 0,04). O número substancial de procedimentos não diagnósticos e as biópsias falso-negativas (a maioria envolvendo o uso de biópsia com agulha de Cope) foram considerados fatores decisivos para o tempo de espera. A sobrevida global média foi de 11,9 meses. Conclusões: A falta de familiaridade dos profissionais de saúde com o MPM e o desconhecimento dos pacientes em relação à exposição prévia ao amianto foram os principais fatores que ocasionaram um longo intervalo de tempo entre o início dos sintomas e o início do tratamento. A sobrevida global inferior a 1 ano provavelmente se deve aos atrasos supracitados.

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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 20(2): 116-119, 2022.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1428754

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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant neoplasm of monoclonal plasma cells that accumulate in bone marrow (BM). Malignant pleural effusions (MPE), as part of multiple myeloma clinical presentation, are unusual. Is even more rare as the first sign of presentation, occurring in less than 1% of the cases. The most common associated immunoglobulin with malignant pleural effusions is IgA subtype (80%). This condition carry a poor prognosis. We aim to describe a refractory case of multiple myeloma with extensive disease that presented with extramedullary relapse with malignant pleural effusions , besides discussing the importance of differential diagnosis.


O mieloma múltiplo (MM) é uma neoplasia maligna de células plasmáticas monoclonais que se acumulam na medula óssea (MO). Os derrames pleurais malignos (EPM), como parte da apresentação clínica do mieloma múltiplo, são incomuns. É ainda mais raro como primeiro sinal de apresentação, ocorrendo em menos de 1% dos casos. A imunoglobulina associada mais comum a derrames pleurais malignos é o subtipo IgA (80%). Esta condição carrega um mau prognóstico. Nosso objetivo é descrever um caso refratário de mieloma múltiplo com doença extensa que apresentou recidiva extramedular com derrame pleural maligno, além de discutir a importância do diagnóstico diferencial


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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Pleural Effusion, Malignant/etiology , Multiple Myeloma/complications , Immunohistochemistry , Radiography , Leukemia, Plasma Cell/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Pleural Effusion, Malignant/pathology , Pleural Effusion, Malignant/diagnostic imaging , Fatal Outcome
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Rev. méd. Minas Gerais ; 32: 32105, 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1390847

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Introdução: O derrame pleural modifica as capacidades pulmonares, provocando distúrbio ventilatório restritivo. As terapias respiratórias evitam a progressão e tratam a restrição de volumes pulmonares. Objetivo: Comparar o efeito agudo de três recursos fisioterapêuticos em pacientes com derrame pleural após procedimento de drenagem torácica. Métodos: Estudo experimental, randomizado e prospectivo, realizado com 60 pacientes com derrame pleural, todos hospitalizados. A amostra foi dividida em 3 grupos com 20 pacientes, cada grupo recebeu uma terapia respiratória: exercícios respiratórios, Threshold PEP™ ou Powerbreathe®. Para avaliar a função pulmonar foram utilizados, a espirometria, a manovacuometria e o peak flow. Os atendimentos foram diários, seguiu-se o protocolo de 4 séries de 15 repetições. Análise estatística: aplicou-se os testes qui-quadrado de Pearson, Shapiro-Wilk, Friedman, Wilcoxon e correlação de Spearman. Para todos os testes considerou-se o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os exercícios respiratórios resultaram em diferenças significativas na capacidade vital forçada (CVF), antes 1,66±0,60 e depois 1,84±0,50 (p=0,01), no volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1), antes 1,25±0,46 e depois 1,57±0,52 (p=0,01), enquanto o grupo tratado com Threshold PEP™ a diferença significativa foi apenas na CVF, antes 1,49±0,78 e depois 1,78±0,85 (p=0,04). Em relação à força muscular respiratória, nenhuma das terapias resultou em diferença significativa na PImax e PEmax. Conclusão: O protocolo com exercícios respiratórios demonstrou superioridade na função pulmonar quando comparado com o Threshold PEP™ e Powerbreath®, tornando-se mais indicado no manejo de pacientes com derrame pleural após drenagem torácica.


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Humans , Pleural Effusion , Breathing Exercises , Physical Therapy Modalities , Lung Diseases
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 118(2): 525-529, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1364338

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Resumo A doença de coronavírus 2019 (COVID-19) foi relatada em quase todos os países do mundo desde dezembro de 2019. A infecção por SARS-CoV-2 é frequentemente assintomática ou com sintomas leves, mas também pode levar à hipóxia, um estado hiperinflamatório e coagulopatia. Os parâmetros de coagulação anormais estão associados a complicações trombóticas, incluindo embolia pulmonar na COVID-19, mas pouco se sabe sobre os mecanismos. A semelhança dos sintomas iniciais de ambas as doenças também pode ser confusa, portanto, os médicos devem estar cientes do potencial para condições concomitantes. Apresentamos aqui um caso que não apresentava opacidades em vidro fosco nos pulmões, mas apresentava embolia pulmonar e derrame pleural em associação com infecção por COVID-19.


Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported in almost every country in the world since December 2019. Infection with SARS-CoV-2 is often asymptomatic or with mild symptoms, but it may also lead to hypoxia, a hyperinflammatory state, and coagulopathy. The abnormal coagulation parameters are associated with thrombotic complications, including pulmonary embolism in COVID-19, but little is known about the mechanisms. The similarity of initial symptoms of both diseases can also be confusing, therefore the physicians should be aware of the potential for concurrent conditions. Herein, we present a case who did not have ground-glass opacities in the lungs, yet presented with pulmonary embolism and pleural effusions in association with COVID-19 infection.


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Humans , Pulmonary Embolism/etiology , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnostic imaging , COVID-19/complications , SARS-CoV-2 , Lung
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 49: e20213139, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365379

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ABSTRACT Objective: to assess safety, efficacy and quality of life in patients with benign pleural effusions undergong pleural drainage with Wayne pleural catheter (DW) in an outpatient setting. Method: this is a prospective study, in which 47 patients were evaluated between July 2017 and October 2018. Patients with non-malignant pleural effusions underwent pleural drainage with clinical evolution compatible with outpatient care were included. Patients who underwent drainage due to other conditions and patients were excluded. Results: after catheter placement, the mean length of hospital stay was 3.14 (± 3.85) days, and 21 patients (44.68%) were discharged within 24 hours. The mean time with the catheter was 12.63 (± 7.37) days. The analysis of the pleural fluid was transudate in 87.3% of cases and exudate in 12.3%. The causes of pleural effusion were heart failure (72.3%), renal failure (19.1%), liver failure (6.3%) and pneumonia (8.5%). The quality of life, analyzed according to the parameters of the questionnaire SF 36, showed low average values when compared to other studies. Analyzing each descriptor, the average was greater only in the limitation related to physical aspects. In the other descriptors, the results were similar, but smaller. Conclusion: the outpatient use of pleural catheters of the Wayne type (pigtail) proved to be feasible, safe and with a low associated infection rate. This is a viable option for selected patients.


RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a segurança, a eficácia, as complicações e a qualidade de vida da alta precoce e acompanhamento ambulatorial de pacientes com derrames pleurais benignos submetidos à drenagem pleural com dreno de Wayne (DW). Método: estudo prospectivo, em que foram avaliados 47 pacientes entre julho de 2017 e outubro de 2018. Foram incluídos os pacientes com derrames pleurais não malignos, submetidos a drenagem pleural com evolução clínica compatível com o cuidado ambulatorial. Foram excluídos os pacientes submetidos a drenagem por outras afecções. Resultados: após a drenagem, a média do tempo de internação dos pacientes foi de 3,14 (±3,85) dias, sendo que 21 pacientes (44,68%) tiveram alta em até 24 horas após a drenagem. O tempo médio de permanência com o dreno foi de 12,63 (±7,37) dias. A análise do líquido pleural mostrou tratar-se de transudato em 87,3% dos casos e de exsudato em 12,3%. Dentre as causas do derrame pleural, destacaram-se insuficiência cardíaca (72,3%), insuficiência renal (19,1%), hepatopatias (6,3%) e pneumonias (8,5%). A qualidade de vida, analisada segundo os parâmetros do questionário SF 36, teve valores médios baixos, principalmente em relação a outros estudos. Na análise de cada descritor, a média apresentou-se maior somente na limitação por aspectos físicos. Nos demais descritores, os resultados foram semelhantes, mas menores. Conclusão: o uso ambulatorial de cateteres pleurais do tipo Wayne (pigtail) mostrou-se factível, seguro e com baixa taxa de infecções associadas. Trata-se de opção viável para pacientes selecionados.


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Humans , Pleural Effusion/therapy , Drainage/adverse effects , Drainage/methods , Catheters/adverse effects , Quality of Life , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. am. med. respir ; 21(3): 334-336, set. 2021. graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1431453

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La endometriosis extrauterina es una enfermedad poco frecuente que afecta a mujeres en edad reproductiva. La cavidad pleural es una de las localizaciones más frecuentes en este tipo de patología y es en ella donde se puede encontrar con mayor frecuencia neumotórax de repetición seguido por hemotórax. La afectación parenquimatosa, al igual que el hemotórax, es poco frecuente1. Presentamos el caso de una mujer en edad fértil con hemotórax debido a endometriosis pleural.


Extrauterine endometriosis is a rare disease that affects women of childbearing age. The pleural cavity is one of the most common locations of this type of disease and the place where recurrent pneumothorax followed by haemothorax most frequently occur. Paren chymal involvement and haemothorax aren't very frequent1. We present the case of a woman of childbearing age with haemothorax due to pleural endometriosis.


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Female , Pleural Effusion , Lung Diseases
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 81(6): 954-957, ago. 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365088

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Resumen La determinación de adenosina deaminasa (ADA) es de utilidad en países donde la prevalencia de tuberculosis (TB) es alta/moderada. El objetivo del trabajo fue analizar el punto de corte de ADA en pacientes con tuberculosis en nuestra institución. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes con derrame pleural, desde mayo del 2016 a marzo 2019. Se excluyeron aquellos con serología positiva para HIV y los trasudados. Todos fueron agrupados en los siguientes diagnósticos: TB, neoplasia, paraneumónico u otro de causa no aclarada. Se efectuó determinación de ADA y cultivo para micobacterias a todas las muestras de líquido pleural. Se realizó una curva ROC para establecer el mejor punto de corte de ADA para el diagnóstico de TB. Se recolectó información de 309 pacientes, se incluyeron 220, 87 tuvieron diagnóstico de TB. El mejor punto de corte obtenido para el ADA fue de 52 U/l, con una sensibilidad de 79% y una especificidad de 90%. El área bajo la curva (AUC) resultó de 0.90. En los menores de 40 años, el mejor punto de corte fue de 41 U/l, por debajo del obtenido para el total de la población en estudio. En nuestra población, el punto de corte para el valor de ADA en exudado pleural para el diagnóstico de tuberculosis de 52 U/l, presentó la mayor especificidad y sensibilidad.


Abstract The determination of adenosine deaminase (ADA) is useful in countries where the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) is high/ moderate. The objective of this study was to analyze the cut-off point for ADA in patients with TB at our institu tion. All patients with pleural effusion were included, from May 2016 to March 2019, except those with positive serology for HIV and transudates. They were grouped into the following diagnoses: TB, neoplasm, parapneumonic or other with an unclear cause. ADA determination and culture for mycobacteria were performed on all samples of pleural fluid. A ROC curve was performed to establish the best ADA cut-off point for the diagnosis of TB. Information was collected from 309 patients; 220 were included and 87 had a diagnosis of TB. The best cut-off point obtained for ADA was 52 U/l, with a sensitivity of 79% and a specificity of 90%. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.90. In patients under 40 years old the best cut-off point was 41 U/l, below that obtained for the total study population. In our population the cut-off point for the ADA value in pleural exudate for the diagnosis of tuberculosis of 52 U/l presents the highest specificity and sensitivity.

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