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La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) es la tercera causa de muerte en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, ante la falta de herramientas diagnósticas precisas en el primer nivel de atención médica, como la espirometría, es difícil determinar la prevalen-cia real de la EPOC.Por otro lado, la falta de una definición clara y precisa de las exacerbaciones de la EPOC hace que se subestime su impacto en la salud pública; habitualmente, los pacien-tes con EPOC que cursan una exacerbación retrasan la búsqueda de atención médica inmediata porque se acostumbran al deterioro asociado a la enfermedad o lo confun-den con cambios por la edad avanzada. Esto puede provocar un aumento de la mor-bilidad y la mortalidad, asimismo, mayor utilización de los recursos sanitarios y mayor carga económica. Por lo tanto, es importante sensibilizar sobre la importancia del diagnóstico temprano y el tratamiento adecuado de las exacerbaciones de la EPOC, del mismo modo que el mayor conocimiento público de los síntomas, las causas y los factores de riesgo de la EPOC. Con ello, se podrán aplicar estrategias de prevención, diagnóstico y tratamiento más eficaces que mejoren la calidad de vida de los pacientes y disminuyan la carga de la enfermedad para la sociedad.Esta revisión ofrece un análisis crítico de la definición más reciente y esboza las impli-caciones del comportamiento de las exacerbaciones, su impacto en los distintos ám-bitos del sistema sanitario, así como en las diferentes esferas de la vida de los pacien-tes con EPOC. (AU)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common disease and the third leading cause of death worldwide. However, due to the lack of accurate diagnostic tools at the first level of care, such as spirometry, the true prevalence of COPD is difficult to determine.In addition, the lack of a clear definition of COPD exacerbations means that its pub-lic health impact is underestimated. Patients with COPD often do not seek immediate medical attention because they become used to the deterioration associated with the disease. This can lead to increased patient morbidity and mortality, as well as increased utilization of healthcare resources and higher economic costs. Therefore, it is important to promote greater awareness of the importance of early di-agnosis and proper management of COPD exacerbations, as well as increased public awareness of COPD symptoms, etiologic agents, and risk factors.By better understanding COPD exacerbations, more effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment strategies can be implemented to improve the quality of life of patients and reduce the burden of the disease on society.This review aims to provide a critical analysis of the most recent definition and to out-line the implications of the behavior of COPD exacerbations and their impact on the dif-ferent settings of the health care system, as well as on the different spheres of patients' lives. (AU)
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Humans , Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/diagnosis , Dyspnea/diagnosis , Quality of Life , Risk Factors , Early Diagnosis , MexicoABSTRACT
A hanseníase é uma doença infecciosa, transmissível, de caráter crônico, com potencial grau de incapacidade, que ainda persiste como problema de saúde pública no Brasil. A demora e a falta de conhecimento técnico para realizar o diagnóstico resulta em inúmeros prejuízos aos pacientes acometidos pela doença, sendo que, a prevenção das incapacidades está relacionada diretamente com o diagnóstico precoce da doença. Com a finalidade de evitar a negligência diagnóstica e o desenvolvimento de incapacidades físicas, ressaltamos a importância do conhecimento técnico sobre o diagnóstico e o manejo da hanseníase por profissionais da saúde em qualquer nível de atenção à saúde ou especialidade.
Hansen is an infectious disease, transmissible, of a chronic nature, with serious potential for disability, which still persists as a public health problem in Brazil. The delay and the lack of technical knowledge to carry out the diagnosis with numerous prejudices to the patients affected by the disease, since the prevention of disabilities is directly related to the early diagnosis of the disease. In order to avoid diagnostic negligence and the development of physical disabilities, we highlight the importance of technical knowledge about the diagnosis and management of training by health professionals at any level of health care or special care.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Primary Health Care , Disease Prevention , Leprosy, Multibacillary/diagnosis , Early Diagnosis , Education, Continuing , Neglected Diseases , Leprosy/complications , Leprosy/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Introducción. La fuga anastomótica es la complicación más grave del tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de colon por su alta morbimortalidad. El diagnóstico evidente, manifestado por la salida de contenido intestinal por drenajes o la herida quirúrgica, ocurre tardíamente (entre el 6º y 8º día). El objetivo de este trabajo fue estudiar la variación de los valores de la proteína C reactiva postoperatoria para hacer un diagnóstico precoz. Métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, retrospectivo, de una cohorte de pacientes con neoplasia, en quienes se realizó cirugía oncológica con anastomosis intestinal, entre enero de 2019 y diciembre de 2021. Se midieron los valores en sangre de proteína C reactiva postoperatoria (1°, 3° y 5° días). Resultados. Se compararon 225 casos operados que no presentaron fuga con 45 casos con fuga. En los casos sin fuga, el valor de proteína C reactiva al 3º día fue de 148 mg/l y al 5º día de 71 mg/l, mientras en los casos con fuga, los valores fueron de 228,24 mg/l y 228,04 mg/l, respectivamente (p<0,05). Para un valor de 197 mg/l al 3º día la sensibilidad fue de 77 % y para un valor de 120 mg/l al 5º día la sensibilidad fue de 84 %. Conclusión. El mejor resultado de proteína C reactiva postoperatoria para detectar precozmente la fuga anastomótica se observó al 5º día. El valor de 127 mg/l tuvo la mejor sensibilidad, especificidad y valor predictivo negativo, lo cual permitiría el diagnóstico temprano y manejo oportuno de esta complicación
Introduction. Anastomotic leak is the most serious complication of surgical treatment of colon cancer due to its high morbidity and mortality. The obvious diagnosis manifested by the exit of intestinal content through drains or the operative wound, occurs late (between the 6th and 8th day). The objective of this work was to study the postoperative C-reactive protein values to make an early diagnosis. Methods. Observational, analytical, retrospective study of a cohort of patients undergoing colorectal surgery for neoplasia, between January 2019 and December 2021, who underwent oncological surgery with intestinal anastomosis and measured CRP blood values on 1st, 3rd and 5th post-operative days. Results. Two-hundred-twenty-five operated cases that did not present leaks were compared with 45 cases with leaks, with CRP values on the 3rd and 5th day of 148mg/l and 71mg/l in cases without leakage and CRP values of 228.24mg/l and 228.04 mg/l in cases with leakage on the 3rd and 5th day, respectively (p<0.05), CRP value of 197mg/l on the 3rd day has a sensitivity of 77%; CRP value of 120mg/l on the 5th day, has a sensitivity of 84%. Conclusions. The best result for CPR to early diagnosis of anastomotic leak was observed on the 5th day, having the value of 127 mg/l the best sensitivity, specificity and NPV, which would allow early diagnosis and timely management
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Humans , C-Reactive Protein , Early Diagnosis , Anastomotic Leak , Postoperative Complications , Anastomosis, Surgical , Colorectal NeoplasmsABSTRACT
A inteligência artificial é proveniente do setor de informática e consta de tecnologia com mecanismo oriundo de softwares, que é capaz de propiciar benefícios por intermédio do recurso da sua utilização em todos campos da sociedade. No setor saúde seu emprego tem se mostrado satisfatório, inclusive na área odontológica. No geral, na área da saúde pode-se aperfeiçoar e aprimorar a abordagem realizada preventivamente, uma vez que se pode proferir diagnósticos precocemente, obtendo melhor desfecho para os tratamentos. O objetivo do presente artigo foi investigar como o emprego da inteligência artificial pode agir e auxiliar no transcorrer dos procedimentos odontológicos. Os diagnósticos precoces são requisitados também a nível odontológico, almejando com essa aparatologia minimizar eventuais falhas nos tratamentos. Em âmbito odontológico pode-se dispor desse recurso nas áreas de Diagnóstico Bucal, Ortodontia, Dentística e Radiologia Odontológica. Concluiu-se que com o uso da inteligência artificial pode-se obter melhor desfecho nos tratamentos odontológicos realizados, concomitantemente sendo viável a racionalização do tempo gasto nos tratamentos e uma melhor confortabilidade aos pacientes e aos cirurgiões dentistas que estão em atendimento.
Artificial intelligence comes from the information technology sector and consists of technology with a mechanism derived from software, which is capable of providing benefits through the resource of its use in all fields of society. In the health sector, its use has been satisfactory, including in the dental field. In general, in the health area, the approach carried out preventively can be improved and improved, since diagnoses can be made early, obtaining a better outcome for the treatments. The objective of this article was to investigate how the use of artificial intelligence can act and help in the course of dental procedures. Early diagnoses are also required at the dental level, aiming with this apparatus to minimize eventual failures in treatments. In the dental field, this resource can be made available in the areas of Oral Diagnosis, Orthodontics, Dentistry and Dental Radiology. It was concluded that with the use of artificial intelligence, a better outcome can be obtained in the dental treatments performed, concomitantly being viable the rationalization of the time spent in the treatments and a better comfort to the patients and to the dentists who are in attendance.
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Artificial Intelligence , Oral Health , Dentistry , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
O trabalho foi realizado em uma fazenda de exploração leiteira em Castrolanda, no município de Castro PR. O sistema de manejo é free-stall, com 220 vacas da raça Holandesa com RHA305 de 6.740 litros. Foram coletadas amostras de sangue de 18 vacas de pré-parto, 4 dias antes da data prevista para o parto; e nos dias 4, 7 e 12 pós-parto, mediante punção venosa coccígea, utilizando-se SnapTest digital Ketovet®, constituindo 72 amostras, no período de fevereiro a maio de 2020. Em 4 vacas o BHB do sangue total apresentou-se acima do limite para cetose subclínica no quarto dia após o parto e 17 apresentaram-se acima do limite no sétimo dia, declinando em seguida, principalmente devido às intervenções clínicas. As médias e desvios-padrão foram: D - 4: 0,89 ± 0,257061; D 4: 1,05 ± 0,283279; D 7: 1,81 ± 0,456131; e D 12: 1,19 ± 0,437762. O benefício do monitoramento de BHB foi a imediata intervenção clínica, evitando-se a severidade por instalação de quadro clínico e as enfermidades concomitantes.(AU)
The study was carried out on a dairy farm in Castrolanda, in the county of Castro - PR. The management system is free stall, with 220 Holstein cows with RHA305 of 6,740 liters. Blood samples were collected from 18 pre-calving cows, 4 days before the expected date of calving; and on days 4, 7 and 12 postpartum, by means of coccygeal venipuncture, using SnapTest digital Ketovet®, constituting 72 samples, from February to May 2020. In 4 cows the BHB of whole blood was shown above the limit for subclinical ketosis on the fourth day after delivery and 17 presented above the limit on the seventh day, then declining mainly due to clinical interventions. The means and standard deviations were D -4: 0.89 ± 0.257061; D 4: 1.05 ± 0.283279; D 7: 1.81 ± 0.456131; and D 12: 1.19 ± 0.437762. The benefit of monitoring BHB was immediate clinical intervention, avoiding clinical ketosis and concomitant illnesses.(AU)
El estudio se realizó en una explotación lechera de Castrolanda, en la comarca de Castro - PR. El sistema de manejo es estabulación libre, con 220 vacas Holstein con RHA305 de 6.740 litros. Se recogieron muestras de sangre de 18 vacas pre- parto, 4 días antes de la fecha prevista de parto; y en los días 4, 7 y 12 postparto, mediante venopunción coccígea, utilizando SnapTest digital Ketovet®, constituyendo 72 muestras, desde febrero a mayo de 2020. En 4 vacas la BHB de sangre total se mostró por encima del límite para cetosis subclínica en el cuarto día después del parto y 17 presentaron por encima del límite en el séptimo día, disminuyendo después debido principalmente a intervenciones clínicas. Las medias y desviaciones estándar fueron D -4: 0,89 ± 0,257061; D 4: 1,05 ± 0,283279; D 7: 1,81 ± 0,456131; y D 12: 1,19 ± 0,437762. El beneficio de monitorizar la BHB fue la intervención clínica inmediata, evitando la cetosis clínica y las enfermedades concomitantes.(AU)
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Animals , Female , Cattle/physiology , Ketone Bodies/analysis , Ketosis/diagnosis , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: To establish cephalometric norms in primary dentition among males and females using novel customized Comprehensive Cephalometric Growth (CCG) Analysis. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 67 subjects with a mean age of 5.5 yrs. Digital lateral cephalometric radiographs were obtained using Planmeca Pro One. The digital images were then transferred to Nemoceph software. Craniofacial Growth (CCG) Analysis was configured in the software with five sub-groups. This sub-grouping was done such that related components were grouped together and comprehensively; it would provide an assessment of every component of the craniofacial region that could be affected either by treatment maneuver or growth process. The same was used for the cephalometric analysis and to determine the cephalometric norms in the primary dentition. Results: Certain linear measurements were higher among males when compared to females. However, most measurements remained similar among males and females during this age group. The CCG analysis provided a comprehensive knowledge of the craniofacial parameters during the growth process. Conclusion: The cephalometric norms during primary dentition thus established using Comprehensive Craniofacial Growth analysis would provide the data for early diagnosis and treatment planning in interceptive orthodontic treatment procedures.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Tooth, Deciduous/anatomy & histology , Anthropometry/instrumentation , Cephalometry/instrumentation , Dentofacial Deformities , Radiographic Image Enhancement/instrumentation , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
El siÌndrome de Ellis-van Creveld es un trastorno autosoÌmico recesivo caracterizado por una teÌtrada de enanismo desproporcionado, displasia ectodeÌrmica, polidactilia postaxial y malformaciones cardiÌacas congeÌnitas. En este artículo, presentamos el caso de un ninÌo brasilenÌo de 6 anÌos con siÌndrome de Ellis-van Creveld que presentoÌ un nuÌmero notable de caracteriÌsticas orales y dentales claÌsicas y hallazgos poco comunes como taurodontismo. El examen cliÌnico reveloÌ hipoplasia muÌltiple del esmalte, surco vestibular ausente, aserraduras alveolares en la regioÌn anterior del maxilar, dientes ausentes, dientes coÌnicos, canino inferior girado, mordida cruzada posterior bilateral, caries dental y un noÌdulo. RadiograÌficamente se observa agenesia dentaria, taurodontismo de molares primarios y permanentes y retraso en la erupcioÌn dentaria. Los hallazgos cliÌnicos y radiograÌficos pueden estar presentes desde el nacimiento y el odontopediatra tiene un papel fundamental en el diagnoÌstico precoz del siÌndrome de Ellis-van Creveld, asiÌ como en la prevencioÌn de problemas orales, rehabilitacioÌn e intervenciones esteÌticas.
A síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld é uma doença autossômica recessiva caracterizada por uma tétrade de baixa estatura desproporcional, displasia ectodérmica, polidactilia pós-axial e malformações cardíacas congênitas. Neste artigo, será relatado um caso de um menino brasileiro de 6 anos de idade com síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld que apresenta um número notável de características orais e dentárias clássicas e achados incomuns como taurodontismo. Ao exame clínico foi revelado hipoplasia múltipla do esmalte, sulco vestibular ausente, serrilhas alveolares na maxila anterior, dentes ausentes, dentes cônicos, canino inferior rotacionado, mordida cruzada posterior bilateral, cárie dentária e um nódulo. Radiograficamente, foi observado agenesia dentária, taurodontismo de molares decíduos e permanentes e atraso na erupção dentária. Os achados clínicos e radiográficos podem estar presentes desde o nascimento e o odontopediatra tem papel fundamental no diagnóstico precoce da síndrome de Ellis-van Creveld, bem como na prevenção de problemas bucais, reabilitação e intervenções estéticas.
Ellisvan Creveld syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a tetrad of disproportionate dwarfism, ectodermal dysplasia, postaxial polydactyly, and congenital heart malformations. In this article, we hereby present a case of a 6-year-old Brazilian boy with Ellisvan Creveld syndrome who presented with a remarkable number of classical oral and dental features and uncommon findings such as taurodontism. Clinical examination revealed multiple enamel hypoplasia, absent vestibular sulcus, alveolar serrations in the maxilla anterior region, missing teeth, conical teeth, lower canine rotation, bilateral posterior crossbite, dental caries, and a nodule. Radiographically were observed teeth agenesis, taurodontism of deciduous and permanent molars, and delayed tooth eruption. Clinical and radiographic findings may be present from birth and the pediatric dentist has a fundamental role in the early diagnosis of Ellisvan Creveld syndrome, as well as oral problems prevention, rehabilitation, and aesthetic interventions.
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Humans , Male , Child , Congenital Abnormalities , Ectodermal Dysplasia , Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome , Tooth Eruption , Dental Caries , Dental Enamel Hypoplasia , Early Diagnosis , Anodontia , MolarABSTRACT
Mucormycosis is a rare, rapidly spreading, fulminant, opportunistic infection that is caused by a group of filamentous molds. During the second wave of COVID-19 India reported most of the cases of mucormycosis which is termed as COVID-19-associated mucormycosis (CAM). Aim: The purpose of this study is to describe and understand the clinical and radiographic findings related to COVID-19 associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis. Methods: In this observational study 76 individuals with proven rhinomaxillary mucormycosis were included. The demographic profile, predisposing factors, anatomic structures involved, oral manifestations, radiographic findings management, and 90-day mortality were recorded and analyzed. Results: Among 76 individuals with COVID-19-associated rhinomaxillary mucormycosis diabetes mellitus was present in 93.42% of cases. Almost all patients received corticosteroids during COVID-19 treatment. The maxilla was most commonly involved in around 98.6% of cases. Interestingly 1 case involving the mandible was noted and the maxillary sinus was the most commonly involved. Mortality occurred in 1.31% (n=1) of cases. Conclusion: Diabetes was the most common predisposing factor. Administration of corticosteroids was evident. A considerable number of patients developed diabetes during the treatment of COVID-19. Early signs and oral manifestations of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis play a pivotal role in the early diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce mortality and morbidity in COVID-19 associatedrhinomaxillary mucormycosis patients
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Early Diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus , COVID-19 , MucormycosisABSTRACT
La triade bronchectasies, sinusites et situs inversus caractérisent le syndrome de Kartagener. Sa transmission est autosomique récessive. Le cas de cette jeune fille de 19 ans que nous rapportons permet de déterminer la place de l'imagerie dans la démarche diagnostique de cette pathologie. La patiente présentait un syndrome clinique respiratoire récidivant depuis sa naissance. Le diagnostic a été posé par l'examen scannographique. L'évolution de la maladie dépend de la précocité du diagnostic.
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Humans , Situs Inversus , Kartagener Syndrome , Dyspnea , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
Introducción: El diagnóstico temprano de la diabetes mellitus de tipo 2 permite al personal de salud implementar estrategias para evitar las complicaciones crónicas que pudieran derivarse. A tales efectos, en las últimas dos décadas se han desarrollado modelos predictivos que incluyen cada día más variables. Objetivo: Elaborar un modelo predictivo para el diagnóstico temprano de la diabetes mellitus de tipo 2 en una población holguinera. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de cohorte que incluyó a todos los pacientes atendidos en las consultas de endocrinología del área de salud Pedro Díaz Coello y del Hospital Militar Fermín Valdés Domínguez de la provincia de Holguín, para lo cual se tomaron 2 cohortes: una de análisis y otra de validación. Para el procesamiento estadístico se efectuó el análisis univariado y el multivariado; en tanto se determinó la asociación entre variables dependientes e independientes. Resultados: En la serie predominaron el sexo femenino, los pacientes sin antecedentes de diabetes mellitus e hipertensión arterial, así como los que presentaban hipotiroidismo, enfermedad periodontal y normopeso, entre otros; asimismo, el modelo resultó significativo estadísticamente (X2=31,1 y p=0,000) y explicó 80,9 % de la variable de salida, validada por las variables de análisis. La sensibilidad fue de 96,9 % y la especificidad de 86,6 %; mientras que el área bajo la curva tuvo un rango de 0,725 a 0,833. Conclusiones: El modelo predictivo elaborado es una herramienta muy útil para el diagnóstico de pacientes con riesgo de presentar diabetes mellitus de tipo 2.
Introduction: The early diagnosis of the type II diabetes mellitus allows the health staff to implement strategies in order to avoid the chronic complications that could be derived. To such effects, in the last two decades predictive models have been developed that include more variables every day. Objective: To elaborate a predictive model for the early diagnosis of type II diabetes mellitus in a population from Holguín. Methods: A cohort study was carried out that included all the patients assisted in the endocrinology services of Pedro Díaz Coello health area and Fermín Valdés Domínguez Military Hospital in Holguín province, for which 2 cohorts were taken: one of analysis and another of validation. For the statistical processing the univaried and multivaried analysis were carried out; as long as the association between dependent and independent variables was determined. Results: In the series there was a prevalence of the female sex, patients without history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, as well as those that presented hypothyroidism, periodontal disease and normal weight, among others; also, the pattern was statistically significant (X2=31.1 and p=0.000) and explained 80.9 % of the logout variable validated by the analysis variables. The sensibility was of 96.9 % and the specificity of 86.6 %; while the area under the curve had a range from 0.725 to 0.833. Conclusions: The predictive model elaborated is a very useful tool for the diagnosis of patients with risk of type II diabetes mellitus.
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Early Diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/diagnosisABSTRACT
Se ha postulado que más del 70 % de las mujeres antes de la menopausia son diagnosticadas de leiomiomas; de estas un 25 % presentan sintomatología grave. La ecografía es la modalidad de imagen de primera elección para su estudio. Se tiene registros de progresión de leiomiomas a leiomiosarcomas, que conllevan a un mal pronóstico y son responsables de una cuarta parte de las muertes por neoplasias uterinas, con una sobrevida a 5 años que van desde 46-53 %, lo cual incentiva el diagnóstico precoz y eficaz de masas uterinas. El caso reportado es una presentación inusual de un leiomioma de gran tamaño, que por los hallazgos de imagen se reportó como una neoplasia maligna, su aspecto macroscópico totalmente atípico reforzaba la sospecha imagenológica. Solo se pudo determinar el diagnóstico definitivo mediante estudio histopatológico posterior a histerectomía. Las evaluaciones ginecológicas de rutina deben incluir exámenes especializados de imagen pélvica, la ausencia de presentación típica o síntomas característicos de una patología no debe ser motivo para obviar exámenes complementarios que permitan un diagnóstico oportuno y tratamiento eficiente de leiomiomas, incluso en casos de presentaciones inusuales y desafiantes para el diagnóstico, como el que se ha reportado en esta obra.
It has been postulated that more than 70% of premenopausal women are diagnosed with leiomyomas; Of these, 25% have severe symptoms. Ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for its study. There are reports of progression from leiomyomas to leiomyosarcomas, which leads to a poor prognosis, and is responsible for a quarter of deaths from uterine neoplasms, with a 5-year survival ranging from 46-53%; this should encourage early and effective diagnosis of uterine masses. The reported case is an unusual presentation of a large leiomyoma, which due to its imaging characteristics, was reported as a malignant neoplasm. Its completely atypical macroscopic appearance reinforced the imaging diagnosis suspicion. The definitive diagnosis could only be determined by histopathological study after hysterectomy. Routine gynecological evaluations should include specialized pelvic imaging exams, the absence of a typical presentation or characteristic symptoms of a pathology should not be a reason to obviate ancillary testing that would allow a timely diagnosis and effective treatment of leiomyomas, even in unusual and challenging presentations, such as with the patient in this case report.
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Early Diagnosis , Leiomyoma , Uterine Neoplasms , LeiomyosarcomaABSTRACT
Introducción: la pandemia COVID-19 ha tenido un gran impacto en la vida y en especial en las personas mayores. El objetivo del presente estudio fue explorar un protocolo de cribado online para detectar tempranamente Deterioro Cognitivo Leve en personas mayores. Métodos: fue de tipo cuantitativo y cualitativo. La muestra fue de 22 personas mayores de las comunas de Coronel y Lota, Región del Bio-bio. El protocolo estaba compuesto por: Cuestionario sociodemográfico, Test del Reloj Versión Cacho, Moca versión validada en Chile, Escala Depresión Yesavage y Test Acentuación de Palabras. El procedimiento consistió en la aplicación del protocolo a través de un Tablet o Laptop. Resultados: se encontró que la mayoría no presentaba deterioro cognitivo, pero si depresión. Conclusiones: se discute sobre la aplicación de un protocolo de diagnóstico online en personas mayores y los indicadores de depresión que podrían estar dado por la situación actual de pandemia.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great impact in the world, more so in the lives of elderly people. The objective of this study was to explore an online screening protocol to detect early Mild Cognitive Impairment. The method was both quantitative and qualitative, the sample included 22 elderly people from the Coronel y Lota, Biobio region. The protocol was integrated with a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Clock Drawing Test (Cacho Version), MOCA (validated in Chile version), Yesavage Depression Scale (Reduced version) and the Word Accentuation Test. The evaluation involved applying the protocol online in a tele neuropsychological assessment. The results showed that most of the elder people evaluated did not present cognitive impairment but did have depression. The application of an online diagnostic protocol in older people and the indicators of depression that could be given by the current pandemic situation are discussed.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Cognitive Dysfunction/diagnosis , Telescreening, Medical , COVID-19 , Early Diagnosis , Depression/diagnosis , Pandemics , Life Style , Neuropsychological TestsABSTRACT
El panorama de las intoxicaciones es muy amplio y abarca un sin número de sustancias potencialmente mortales. Se estiman alrededor de 13 millones de químicos, incluyendo los naturales y los sintéticos, dentro de este último grupo se encuentran los plaguicidas, los cuales surgen como armas químicas probadas en insectos. Son una de las familias de productos químicos más ampliamente utilizadas por el hombre e independientemente de sus beneficios, es evidente que son sustancias deliberadamente tóxicas y carecen de selectividad real. Afectan simultáneamente a la «especie blanco como a otras categorías de seres vivos, particularmente al ser humano Pueden clasificarse en función de algunas de sus características principales, como son la toxicidad aguda, la vida media, la estructura química y su uso o de acuerdo a su estructura química se clasifican en diversas familias. Los reportes de la organización mundial de la salud (OMS) muestran que anualmente a nivel mundial, hay aproximadamente un millón de intoxicaciones accidentales y dos millones de intoxicaciones provocadas (suicidios) con plaguicidas, de las cuales aproximadamente 200.000 terminan en la muerte. En este trabajo abordaremos la intoxicación aguda por organofosforados ya que en la actualidad estos productos tienen una amplia aplicación en la actividad agrícola, provocando la muerte de cientos de personas. La mayor parte de las intoxicaciones ocurren en países en desarrollo y México no es la excepción, motivo por el cual se realiza este trabajo con la finalidad de ofrecer herramientas para un diagnóstico correcto, un tratamiento oportuno con el fin de evitar posibles complicaciones asociadas y preservar la vida del paciente
The panorama of poisoning is very wide and covers a number of potentially mortal substances. About 13 million chemicals are estimated, including the natives and synthetic, within the latter group are pesticides, which arise as chemical weapons in insects. They are one of the most widely used chemical families and regardless of their benefits, it is evident that they are deliberately toxic substances and lack real selectivity. They simultaneously affect the "white species as other categories of living beings, particularly the human being can be classified according to some of its main characteristics, such as acute toxicity, half -life, chemical structure and its use or according to Its chemical structure are classified into various families. The reports of the World Health Organization (WHO) show that worldwide, there are approximately one million accidental poisonings and two million poisoning caused (suicides) with pesticides, of which approximately 200,000 end up in death. In this work we will address acute organophosphate poisoning since these products are currently a wide application in agricultural activity, causing the death of hundreds of people. Most poisoning occur in developing countries and Mexico is no exception, which is why this work is done in order to offer tools for a correct diagnosis, timely treatment in order to avoid possible associated complications and preserve The patient's life
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Humans , Agricultural Zones , Early Diagnosis , Organophosphate Poisoning/diagnosis , Organophosphate Poisoning/therapyABSTRACT
A doença trofoblástica gestacional (DTG) agrupa um conjunto de anomalias do desenvolvimento trofoblástico, que incluem formas clínicas benignas como a mola hidatiforme completa e parcial, o nódulo do sítio placentário atípico e o sítio trofoblástico exagerado, e malignas, caracterizando a neoplasia trofoblástica gestacional (NTG). De modo geral, seu diagnóstico precoce antecipa complicações clínicas que podem estar associadas a near miss obstétrico. Diante da suspeição clínica, é a ultrassonografia (US) precoce o exame de escolha pa ra o diagnóstico, associado à dosagem sérica de gonadotrofina coriônica humana, capaz de minimizar a ocorrência de complicações clínicas associadas à gravidez molar. Nos casos de NTG, é a US também de grande valia para estadiamento, avaliação de prognóstico e acompanhamento da mulher tratada para DTG. Este estudo faz uma revisão sobre o papel da US na DTG, sendo importante para familiarizar os tocoginecologistas com essa doença e salientar o papel da US consoante as melhores práticas clínicas.(AU)
Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) includes a set of trophoblastic developmental anomalies, which include benign forms such as complete and partial hydatidiform mole, atypical placental site nodule and exaggerated trophoblastic site, and malignant forms, characterizing gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN). In general, its early diagnosis anticipates clinical complications that could be associated with obstetric near miss. In view of clinical suspicion, early ultrasonography (US) and serum levels of human chorionic gonadotropin are the best diagnostic screening techniques, able to minimizing the occurrence of medical complications associated with molar pregnancy. In cases of GTN, US is also of great value for staging, assessment of prognosis and follow-up of women treated for GTN. This study reviews the role of US in GTD, being important to familiarize tocogynecologists with this disease and highlight the role of US according to best clinical practices to minimize the morbidity of these patients and maximize the remission rates of this disease.(AU)
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Ultrasonography, Prenatal , Ultrasonography, Interventional/methods , Gestational Trophoblastic Disease/diagnostic imaging , Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Choriocarcinoma/congenital , Hydatidiform Mole/congenital , Databases, Bibliographic , Trophoblastic Tumor, Placental Site/congenital , Hydatidiform Mole, Invasive/congenital , Trophoblastic Neoplasms/congenital , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o perfil dos casos de câncer de mama no estado do Acre no período de 2015 a 2019. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo com delineamento transversal. A amostra foi constituída por todos os casos de câncer de mama registrados no Acre e inseridos no Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS) no período de 2015 a 2019. Foram identificados no período 293 casos da doença, com maior número de casos registrados no ano de 2019 (25,0%), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (98,0%), na faixa etária de 40 a 49 anos (29,0%). O tempo decorrido desde o diagnóstico até o início do tratamento foi de mais de 60 dias (51,0%). A modalidade terapêutica mais utilizada foi a quimioterapia (55,0%). O local da realização do tratamento ocorreu capital do estado Rio Branco (80,0%). A maior parte dos acometidos, ainda encontra-se em tratamento (56,0%), no entanto (44,0%) evoluiu para óbito. O aumento da doença com o passar dos anos é notável no Acre. É importante destacar que ações voltadas para a prevenção e controle do câncer de mama continuam sendo fundamentais para auxiliar na diminuição do número de casos, como o rastreamento e diagnóstico precoce.
This study aimed to analyze the profile of breast cancer cases in the state of Acre in the period from 2015 to 2019. This is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of all breast cancer cases registered in Acre and inserted in the Informatics Department of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) in the period from 2015 to 2019. In the period 293 cases of the disease were identified, with a greater number of cases registered in 2019 (25.0%), with the majority being female (98.0%), aged 40 to 49 years (29.0%). The time elapsed from diagnosis to the start of treatment was more than 60 days (51.0%). The most used therapeutic modality was chemotherapy (55.0%). The place where the treatment was performed took place in the state of Rio Branco (80.0%). Most of the people affected are still under treatment (56.0%), however (44.0%) died. The increase in the disease over the years is notable in Acre. It is important to highlight that actions aimed at the prevention and control of breast cancer continue to be fundamental to assist in reducing the number of cases, such as screening and early diagnosis.
Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el perfil de los casos de cáncer de mama en el estado de Acre en el período de 2015 a 2019. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo con diseño transversal. La muestra consistió en todos los casos de cáncer de mama registrados en Acre e ingresados en el Departamento de Informática del Sistema Único de Salud (DATASUS) en el período de 2015 a 2019. En el periodo se identificaron 293 casos de la enfermedad, siendo el mayor número de casos registrados en 2019 (25,0%), siendo la mayoría mujeres (98,0%), en el grupo de edad de 40 a 49 años (29,0%). El tiempo transcurrido desde el diagnóstico hasta el inicio del tratamiento fue superior a 60 días (51,0%). La modalidad terapéutica más utilizada fue la quimioterapia (55,0%). El lugar donde se realizó el tratamiento fue Rio Branco, la capital del estado (80,0%). La mayoría de los pacientes afectados siguen en tratamiento (56,0%), sin embargo, (44,0%) fallecieron. El aumento de la enfermedad a lo largo de los años es notable en Acre. Es importante destacar que las acciones dirigidas a la prevención y control del cáncer de mama siguen siendo fundamentales para ayudar a reducir el número de casos, como el cribado y el diagnóstico precoz.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Health Profile , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Breast Neoplasms/mortality , Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control , Breast Neoplasms/epidemiology , Epidemiology , Therapeutics/instrumentation , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/complications , Mass Screening , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Clinical Trials as Topic/methods , Morbidity , Early Diagnosis , Drug Therapy , Disease PreventionABSTRACT
Las nuevas estrategias, que incluyen el diagnóstico y el tratamiento tempranos, el enfoque de tratamiento dirigido a un objetivo, la remisión como ese objetivo principal del tratamiento, la participación de los pacientes en las decisiones terapéuticas, junto con el desarrollo de nuevos tratamientos efectivos, han cambiado las expectativas de los reumatólogos y de los pacientes con enfermedades reumáticas. Todavía existen, sin embargo, importantes desafíos tales como la seguridad a largo plazo de los tratamientos actuales y poder escoger tratamientos más individualizados y eficaces, de forma tal de elegir el mejor tratamiento para cada paciente. El futuro, como en el resto de la medicina, probablemente sea la prevención del desarrollo de enfermedades reumáticas. Discutiremos estos temas en esta revisión. (AU)
New strategies, including early diagnosis and treatment, targeted therapy, remission as the main objective of treatment, patient involvement in therapeutic decision-making, and the development of new effective therapies, have changed the expectations of rheumatologists and patients with rheumatic diseases.There are still serious challenges, such as the long-term safety of current treatments and the ability to make more individualized and effective treatments to choose the best treatment for each patient. The future, as that of the whole of medical science, will probably lie in preventing the development of rheumatic diseases. We will discuss these issues in this review. (AU)
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Humans , Rheumatic Diseases/diagnosis , Rheumatic Diseases/prevention & control , Rheumatic Diseases/drug therapy , Patient Participation , Remission Induction/methods , Early Diagnosis , Precision Medicine/trends , Pharmacovigilance , Early Goal-Directed Therapy/methodsABSTRACT
Introducción. Las pruebas diagnósticas de tamizaje son aquellas pruebas que son capaces de identificar un factor de riesgo o mutaciones genéticas que predicen el inicio ulterior de la enfermedad, así como también las pruebas que ponen de manifiesto alteraciones estructurales de la enfermedad antes que la enfermedad progrese y se vuelva sintomática. Métodos. Se hizo una revisión de la literatura para establecer los fundamentos teóricos científicos que sustentan a las pruebas de diagnóstico de tamizaje y las condiciones y requisitos que se deben cumplir para introducirlas en el ámbito clínico o como programas de salud pública. Resultados. Se estableció la diferencia conceptual entre la detección precoz y el diagnóstico temprano y la diferencia entre tamizaje de prevalencia y tamizaje de incidencia. Se dieron a conocer las indicaciones y criterios científicos para la realización de las pruebas de tamizaje. Se puntualizó la importancia de la duración del tiempo de adelanto en la eficacia de las pruebas diagnósticas de detección precoz. Se argumentaron las razones por las cuales era necesario la realización de experimentos clínicos aleatorizados para evaluar la eficacia de las pruebas diagnósticas de detección precoz en la prevención secundaria de la enfermedad. Conclusiones. Las pruebas diagnósticas de tamizaje hacen posible la introducción de intervenciones en el ámbito de la prevención primaria, como también en el escenario de la prevención secundaria de las enfermedades.
Introduction. Screening diagnostic tests are those tests that help to identify a risk factor or genetic mutations that predict the subsequent onset of the disease, as well as tests that reveal structural alterations of the disease before the disease progresses and becomes symptomatic. Methods. A literature review was performed to establish the scientific theoretical fundamentals that support diagnostic screening tests and the conditions and requirements that must be met to introduce them in the clinical setting or as public health programs. Results. The conceptual difference between early detection and early diagnosis and the difference between prevalence screening and incidence screening was established. Indications and scientific criteria for conducting screening tests were presented. The importance of the duration of the lead time in the efficacy of early detection diagnostic tests was pointed out. The reasons why it was necessary to carry out a randomized clinical experiment to evaluate the efficacy of early detection diagnostic tests for early diagnosis in the secondary prevention of the disease were confronted. Conclusions. Screening diagnostic tests make it possible to introduce interventions in the field of primary prevention, as well as in the setting of secondary prevention of diseases.
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Humans , Mass Screening , Predictive Value of Tests , Diagnostic Screening Programs , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures , Early DiagnosisABSTRACT
Introducción: La infección por VIH continúa siendo un problema de salud pública a nivel mundial. Las restricciones tomadas durante la pandemia por COVID-19 podrían afectar el alcance de las metas 95-95-95 propuestas por ONUSIDA. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 en la realización de pruebas rápidas de VIH en un hospital general de agudos.Métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de los datos de pacientes mayores de 16 años, de ambos sexos, que se realizaron una prueba rápida de VIH durante la pandemia por COVID-19 vs. el período previo.Resultados: De 611 tests, 473 (77,4%) corresponden al período prepandémico y 138 (22,6%) al pandémico. La mediana de edad (rango intercuartílico) fue 32 años (24-40); sexo masculino 386 (63,2%), sin diferencias significativas. Durante el período prepandémico los motivos de testeo fueron control de salud 47,6% (n=225) y situaciones de riesgo/síntomas 52,4% (n=248), mientras que en el período pandémico fueron control de salud 27,5% (n=38) y situaciones de riesgo/síntomas 72,5% (n=100) respectivamente, p=0.0001. Tests positivos: 5,7% (n=27) vs. 8,7% (n=12), p=0.28. Las medianas de recuento de linfocitos T CD4+ y carga viral fueron: 327 cel/uL (135-718) y 66300 copias/mL (5260-192000), sin diferencias significativas.Conclusiones: La cantidad de testeos realizados durante la pandemia corresponde a un tercio de los realizados durante el período previo, con un descenso en aquellos motivados por controles de salud, evidenciando el impacto de la pandemia en el diagnóstico de VIH
INTRODUCTION: HIV infection remains as a public health worldwide problem. The restrictions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic could have affected the scope of the 95-95-95 goals proposed by UNAIDS. The aim of this work is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of rapid HIV tests in an Acute General Hospital.METHODS: Retrospective analysis of data from patients over 16 years old, of both sexes, who underwent a rapid HIV test during the COVID-19 pandemic vs. the previous period.RESULTS: Of 611 tests, 473 (77.4%) correspond to the pre-pandemic period and 138 (22.6%) to the pandemic. The median age (interquartile range) was 32 years old (24-40); male sex 386 (63.2%), without significant differences. During the pre-pandemic vs pandemic period, the reasons for testing were: health control 47.6% (n=225) and risk situations/symptoms 52.4% (n=248), vs 27.5% (n= 38) and 72.5% (n=100) respectively, p=0.0001. Positive tests: 5.7% (n=27) vs 8.7% (n=12), p=0.28. The median CD4+ T lymphocyte count and viral load were: 327 cells/uL (135-718) and 66,300 copies/mL (5,260-192,000), with no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS: The number of tests carried out during the pandemic equals to a third of those performed during the previous period, with a decrease in those motivated by health controls; evidencing the impact of the pandemic on the diagnosis of HIV
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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Retrospective Studies , Early Diagnosis , Pandemics/prevention & control , HIV Testing , COVID-19/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Los aneurismas femorales son raros y más aún en la arteria femoral superficial. Estos representan solo el 3 por ciento de todos los aneurismas periféricos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue presentar el caso de un aneurisma verdadero aislado en arteria femoral superficial asociado a síndrome del dedo azul. Se reporta un paciente masculino de 75 años, fumador, con antecedentes patológicos personales de hipertensión arterial, que llega remitido con urgencia desde su área de salud por presentar cambios de coloración (cianosis), frialdad y dolor en la planta y los dedos del pie derecho (microembolias distales). En la tomografía computarizada contrastada se observó aneurisma aislado en la arteria femoral superficial de 4,5 cm de diámetro transversal. Se decidió operar al paciente y se realizó aneurismectomía con interposición de injerto protésico con politetrafluoroetileno, con una configuración de anastomosis término-terminal. Tuvo una evolución clínica posoperatoria inmediata y tardía satisfactoria. Entre los aneurismas femorales, los que afectan a la arteria femoral superficial están menos descritos y pueden complicarse con trombosis, embolización distal o rotura. Existe un alto consenso para su reparación, al eliminar la fuente embólica, prevenir la trombosis, tratar la rotura, eliminar cualquier efecto de masa y restaurar la perfusión de la extremidad distal. Dado que el síndrome del dedo azul puede ser la primera manifestación de esta enfermedad, su rápido reconocimiento, diagnóstico precoz de la fuente embolígena y tratamiento médico-quirúrgico pueden evitar la amputación mayor o la muerte del paciente(AU)
Femoral aneurysms are rare and even more so in the superficial femoral artery. These account for only 3 percent of all peripheral aneurysms. The objective of this study was to present the case of an true isolated aneurysm in the superficial femoral artery associated with blue finger syndrome. A 75-year-old male patient, smoker, with a personal pathological history of arterial hypertension, is reported to be urgently referred from his health area for presenting changes in coloration (cyanosis), coldness and pain in the sole and toes of the right foot (distal microembolisms). The contrasted computed tomography showed an isolated aneurysm in the superficial femoral artery of 4.5 cm transverse diameter. It was decided to operate on the patient and aneurysmectomy was performed with interposition of prosthetic graft with polytetrafluoroethylene, with a configuration of termino-terminal anastomosis. He had a satisfactory immediate and late postoperative clinical evolution. Among femoral aneurysms, those affecting the superficial femoral artery are less described and can be complicated by thrombosis, distal embolization, or rupture. There is a high consensus for their repair by removing the embolic source, preventing thrombosis, treating rupture, eliminating any mass effects and restoring perfusion of the distal limb. Since blue finger syndrome may be the first manifestation of this pathology, its rapid recognition, early diagnosis of the emboligenic source and medical-surgical treatment can prevent major amputation or death of the patient(AU)
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Humans , Male , Aged , Early Diagnosis , Femoral Artery , Aneurysm , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , HypertensionABSTRACT
La mucormicosis es una infección fúngica rara, con alta morbilidad y mortalidad. Se presenta principalmente en pa- cientes con diabetes mellitus no controlada, inmunocompro- metidos, con tratamiento crónicos con esteroides, entre otros. Actualmente, se cree que la pandemia de COVID-19 y los tratamientos con corticosteroides podrían estar implicados en el aumento de casos de esta micosis. Este hongo invade el sistema vascular, ocluyendo el flujo sanguíneo arterial y generando una rápida trombosis e isque- mia, lo que provoca la necrosis de los tejidos duros y blandos, con invasión rápida a los tejidos circundantes. Hay varias formas clínicas. En la cavidad bucal se presenta la variante rino-orbito-cerebral, que afecta el paladar en forma de lesión eritematosa o grisácea que puede progresar hacia la formación de una masa necrótica o ulceración con muy escaso sangrado de mucosa. Se manifiesta con síntomas típicos de una rinosinusitis con fiebre y dolor en las piezas dentarias superiores. El tratamiento consta de tres pilares fundamentales: el diagnóstico, un manejo adecuado de las comorbilidades y la combinación de las terapias antifúngica y quirúrgica. Desde el año 2020, la mucormicosis asociada a COVID-19 pasó a ser un evento de notificación obligatoria inmediata al Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de la Salud (SNVS2.0) me- diante el Sistema Integrado de Información Sanitaria Argen- tina (SISA). Es importante destacar que se han reportado casos de mu- cormicosis luego de extracciones dentales; lo que impulsa a afianzar los conocimientos sobre esta enfermedad, extremar las medidas preventivas e incentivar el diagnóstico precoz en la atención odontológica, debido a la rapidez en la evolución de la patología (AU))
Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection, with high mor- bidity and mortality. It occurs mainly in patients with uncon- trolled diabetes mellitus, immunocompromised, on chronic treatment with steroids, among others. Currently, it is believed that the COVID-19 pandemic and the corticosteroid treatments could be one of the causes of increased cases. This fungus invades the vascular system, occluding arteri- al blood flow and generating rapid thrombosis and ischemia, which causes necrosis of hard and soft tissues, with rapid in- vasion to the surrounding tissues. There are several clinical forms. In the oral cavity, the rhino-orbito-cerebral variant presents itself affecting the pal- ate in the form of an erythematous or grayish lesion that can progress towards the formation of a necrotic mass or ulcera- tion with very little mucosal bleeding. It manifests itself with typical symptoms of rhinosinusitis, with fever and pain in the upper teeth. The treatment consists of three fundamental pillars: diag- nosis, proper management of comorbidities and the combina- tion of antifungal and surgical therapies. Since 2020, COVID-19 associated mucormycosis became an event of mandatory immediate notification to the National Health Surveillance System (SNVS2.0,) through the Argentina Integrated Health Information System (SISA). It is important to emphasize that mucormycosis cases had been reported following tooth extractions, which drives to strengthen knowledge about this disease, extreme preventive measures and encourage early diagnosis in dental care, due to the speed of the evolution of the pathology (AU))