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Leuk Res ; 76: 53-57, 2019 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30572266

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Transfusion-dependent anemia and iron overload are associatedwith reduced survival in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hepatic and cardiac overload in patients with MDS as measured by T2* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and its correlation with survival. METHODS: MDS or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia patients had iron overload evaluated by T2* MRI. HIO was considered when hepatic iron concentration ≥ 2 g/mg. Cardiac iron overload was considered with a T2*-value < 20 ms. RESULTS: Among 71 patients analyzed, median hepatic iron concentration was 3.9 g/mg (range 0.9-16 g/mg), and 68%of patients had hepatic iron overload. Patients with hepatic iron overload had higher mean ferritin levels (1182 ng/mL versus 185 ng/mL, p < 0.0001), transferrin saturation (76% versus 34%, p < 0.0001) and lower survival rates. Median cardiac T2*value was 42 ms (range 19.7-70.1 ms), and only one patienthad a T2* value indicative of cardiac iron overload. CONCLUSIONS: Hepatic iron overload is found in two thirds of patients, even in cases without laboratory signs of iron overload. Hepatic iron overload by T2* MRI is associated with a decreased risk of survival in patients with MDS.


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Iron Overload/diagnosis , Iron Overload/etiology , Liver/diagnostic imaging , Liver/pathology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/complications , Myocardium/pathology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Brazil , Cell Transformation, Neoplastic , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Incidence , Iron Overload/epidemiology , Iron Overload/metabolism , Liver/metabolism , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Male , Middle Aged , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/diagnosis , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/mortality , Myocardium/metabolism , Prevalence , Symptom Assessment , Young Adult
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Eur J Endocrinol ; 177(1): 93-102, 2017 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28432270

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BACKGROUND: The presence of virilizing signs associated with high serum androgen levels in postmenopausal women is rare. Virilizing ovarian tumors (VOTs) and ovarian stromal hyperthecosis (OH) are the most common etiologies in virilized postmenopausal women. The differential diagnosis between these two conditions is often difficult. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the contribution of clinical features, hormonal profiles and radiological studies to the differential diagnosis of VOT and OH. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: A tertiary center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Clinical data, hormonal status (T, E2, LH and FSH), pelvic images (transvaginal sonography and MRI) and anatomopathology were reviewed. PATIENTS: Thirty-four postmenopausal women with a diagnosis of VOT (13 women) and OH (21 women) were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS: Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism were more prevalent in the VOT group than the OH group. Although the VOT group showed higher T and E2 levels and lower gonadotropin levels than the OH group, a great overlap occurred among the hormone levels. A pelvic MRI provided an accurate differentiation of these two conditions. CONCLUSION: In this group of patients, the main features contributing to the differential diagnosis of VOT and OH were serum levels of testosterone and gonadotropins and the presence of an ovarian nodule identified on the MRI. Although the association of clinical, hormonal and radiological features contributes to the differential diagnosis of these two conditions, histopathological analysis remains the gold standard for the diagnosis of ovarian hyperandrogenism in postmenopausal women.


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Estradiol/blood , Hyperandrogenism/etiology , Ovarian Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Ovary/diagnostic imaging , Precancerous Conditions/diagnostic imaging , Testosterone/blood , Up-Regulation , Aged , Cohort Studies , Diagnosis, Differential , Down-Regulation , Female , Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human/blood , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Hyperandrogenism/epidemiology , Hyperplasia/blood , Hyperplasia/diagnostic imaging , Hyperplasia/pathology , Hyperplasia/physiopathology , Luteinizing Hormone/blood , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Middle Aged , Organ Size , Ovarian Neoplasms/blood , Ovarian Neoplasms/pathology , Ovarian Neoplasms/physiopathology , Ovary/pathology , Postmenopause , Precancerous Conditions/blood , Precancerous Conditions/pathology , Precancerous Conditions/physiopathology , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Thecoma/blood , Thecoma/diagnostic imaging , Thecoma/pathology , Thecoma/physiopathology , Tumor Burden , Ultrasonography
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Abdom Imaging ; 36(2): 126-9, 2011 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20473666

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Referrals for bariatric surgery have currently increased due to the need for more effective interventions in the management of severely obese patients. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is currently one of the preferred procedures, and internal hernias are the main causes of late postoperative complication. Petersen's hernia is a less common finding in most published papers compared to transmesocolic hernia, however, it seems to be increasing in incidence (in our service, eight cases which have been tomographic diagnosed in 2 years, were confirmed by laparoscopic surgery). The clinical findings are not specific, usually with abdominal pain, associated or not with abdominal distention and vomiting. In this context, imaging exams have an important role in the early diagnosis and surgery of this condition, with multislice computed tomography being the most accurate method. The aim of this pictorial essay is to the demonstrate the main CT findings associated with Petersen's hernia in patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.


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Gastric Bypass/methods , Hernia/diagnostic imaging , Hernia/etiology , Obesity, Morbid/surgery , Postoperative Complications/diagnostic imaging , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Humans , Peritoneal Cavity , Radiography, Abdominal
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