A single-centre, observational, retrospective, real-life study evaluating adalimumab biosimilar ABP 501 in the treatment of plaque-type psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in originator-naïve patients and in patients undergoing non-medical switch from originator.

BACKGROUND: ABP 501 is a biosimilar to the anti-tumor necrosis factor-alfa monoclonal antibody adalimumab and despite its effectiveness and safety in the treatment of psoriasis was demonstrated in randomized clinical trials, no real-life data are available, in particular in patients undergoing non-medical switch from originator to biosimilar. METHODS: We retrospectively searched our clinical records for all patients receiving ABP 501 between March 10, 2019 and September 7, 2019 at our Department. Therefore, we identified 94 patients, 46 patients underwent non-medical switch from adalimumab reference product to ABP 501. RESULTS: In originator-naïve patients, mean PASI significantly improved from baseline to week 24 (p < .0001) in both Pso and PsA cohorts. In these patients, mean DAS-28 ESR improved with no significant differences from baseline. In patients undergoing non-medical switch from adalimumab reference product to ABP 501, no significant difference in PASI or DAS-28 ESR were observed from week 16 before switch to week 24 after switch. CONCLUSIONS: AB- 501 is an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis regardless if patients are originator-naïve or if they were switched from the reference product.

Análisis dermatoscópico de 72 queratosis seborreicas "atípicas" / Dermoscopic Analysis of 72 "Atypical" Seborrheic Keratoses

Antecedentes: Las queratosis seborreicas (QS) son reconocidas con facilidad a través de una aproximación clínica y dermatoscópica, sin embargo, algunas lesiones presentan un comportamiento que simula distintas afecciones de la piel que carecen de criterios clínicos y dermatoscópicos típicos. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue encontrar características dermatoscópicas específicas o un patrón general que permita mejorar las habilidades diagnósticas en los casos de QS complejas. Materiales y métodos: Estudiamos 72 casos de QS atípicas extirpadas entre septiembre del 2014 y septiembre del 2017 utilizando para ello el algoritmo en 2 pasos modificado por Malvehy (2002) y Argenziano (2003). Resultados: En nuestra población de estudio, encontramos una media de 4,04 de los 15 criterios específicos dermatoscópicos de QS (por ejemplo, múltiples puntos similares a quistes tipo milium). Se identificaron los siguientes criterios adicionales no incluidos en el algoritmo en 2 pasos: velo azul-blanquecino (en 3 QS; 4,2%), patrón vascular polimorfo (18 QS; 25%), manchas/glóbulos (6 QS; 8,3%), manchas blancas brillantes (3 lesiones; 4,2%). Los patrones generales más representados fueron el patrón reticular (27 QS; 37,5%) y no específico (15 QS; 20,8%). Todas las lesiones exhibieron hallazgos peculiares de QS; además, en el 79,2% de todas las lesiones estudiadas se identificaron elementos indicativos de lesión melanocítica. Cuando comparamos la literatura con nuestros resultados, encontramos 3 diferencias significativas: a) una menor prevalencia de los criterios específicos de QS en nuestra población de estudio; b) la identificación de hallazgos generalmente no relacionados con la QS, como el velo azul-blanquecino, el patrón vascular polimorfo, las manchas/glóbulos y las manchas blancas brillantes, y c) también se describieron 2 patrones no definidos previamente representados por «patrón no específico» (20,9% de todas las lesiones examinadas) y "patrón vascular" (12,5% de todas las lesiones examinadas). No se encontró ninguna característica específica o patrón general estadísticamente significativo para el diagnóstico dermatoscópico de QS de diagnóstico difícil. Conclusión: A pesar de los hallazgos, no hemos encontrado ningún patrón específico o general estadísticamente significativo para el diagnóstico dermatoscópico de la QS de diagnóstico difícil. Conforme al algoritmo en 2 pasos y el sistema de puntuación dermatoscópica para lesiones melanocíticas y no melanocíticas, las QS con uno o varios hallazgos dermatoscópicos típicos de lesión melanocítica deberían ser extirpados quirúrgicamente para excluir el melanoma clásico o el melanoma que simula una QS

Background: Seborrheic keratoses (SK) are easily recognizable by clinical and dermoscopic approach, nevertheless, some lesions act as a simulator of different skin conditions lacking typical clinical and dermoscopic criteria. Objective: The aim of our study was to find specific dermoscopic features or a global pattern to improve diagnostic skills for challenging SK. Materials and methods: We examined 72 atypical SK excised from September 2014 up to September 2017 by using the 2-step algorithm modified by Malvehy (2002) and Argenziano (2003). Results: In our study population, an average of 4.04 out of 15 dermoscopic specific criteria for SK was found (for example, multiple milia-like cysts). Additional criteria not included in 2-step algorithm were blue-whitish veil (found in 3 SK; 4.2%), polymorphous vessels (18 SK; 25%), blotch/globules (6 SK; 8.3%), shiny white streaks (3 lesions; 4.2%). The most represented global patterns were reticular (27 SK; 37.5%) and not specific (15 SK; 20.8%). All lesions exhibited peculiar findings of SK, furthermore elements suggestive for melanocytic lesion were found in 79.2% of all lesions. Comparing the literature and our results, we found 3 significant differences: a) the less prevalence of SK specific criteria in our study population; b) the description of findings usually not related to SK, among which blue-whitish veil, polymorphous vessels, blotch/globules and shiny white streaks, and c) 2 patterns not previously defined represented by "not specific pattern" (20.9% of all lesions examined) and "vascular pattern" (12.5% of all lesions examined) were also described. No specific feature or global pattern, statistically significant for dermoscopic diagnosis of difficult-to-diagnose SK have been found. Conclusion. Nevertheless the useful findings, no specific feature or global pattern statistically significant for dermoscopic diagnosis of challenging SK have been found. According to the 2-step algorithm and the dermatoscopic scoring system for melanocytic and not melanocytic lesion, SK with one or more dermatoscopic findings typical of melanocytic lesion should be removed surgically to exclude classic melanoma or melanoma mimicking SK

Dermoscopic Analysis of 72 "Atypical" Seborrheic Keratoses. / Análisis dermatoscópico de 72 queratosis seborreicas «atípicas¼.

BACKGROUND: Seborrheic keratoses (SK) are easily recognizable by clinical and dermoscopic approach, nevertheless, some lesions act as a simulator of different skin conditions lacking typical clinical and dermoscopic criteria. OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to find specific dermoscopic features or a global pattern to improve diagnostic skills for challenging SK. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined 72 atypical SK excised from September 2014 up to September 2017 by using the 2-step algorithm modified by Malvehy (2002) and Argenziano (2003). RESULTS: In our study population, an average of 4.04 out of 15 dermoscopic specific criteria for SK was found (for example, multiple milia-like cysts). Additional criteria not included in 2-step algorithm were blue-whitish veil (found in 3 SK; 4.2%), polymorphous vessels (18 SK; 25%), blotch/globules (6 SK; 8.3%), shiny white streaks (3 lesions; 4.2%). The most represented global patterns were reticular (27 SK; 37.5%) and not specific (15 SK; 20.8%). All lesions exhibited peculiar findings of SK, furthermore elements suggestive for melanocytic lesion were found in 79.2% of all lesions. Comparing the literature and our results, we found 3 significant differences: a) the less prevalence of SK specific criteria in our study population; b) the description of findings usually not related to SK, among which blue-whitish veil, polymorphous vessels, blotch/globules and shiny white streaks, and c) 2 patterns not previously defined represented by "not specific pattern" (20.9% of all lesions examined) and "vascular pattern" (12.5% of all lesions examined) were also described. No specific feature or global pattern, statistically significant for dermoscopic diagnosis of difficult-to-diagnose SK have been found. CONCLUSION: Nevertheless the useful findings, no specific feature or global pattern statistically significant for dermoscopic diagnosis of challenging SK have been found. According to the 2-step algorithm and the dermatoscopic scoring system for melanocytic and not melanocytic lesion, SK with one or more dermatoscopic findings typical of melanocytic lesion should be removed surgically to exclude classic melanoma or melanoma mimicking SK.

The development of disseminated intravascular coagulation in hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count syndrome (HELLP) at very early gestational age.

Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count syndrome(HELLP) is a severe pregnancy complication since it is life-threatening for both mother and fetus. When HELLP syndrome associates with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or with other complications it is necessary to terminate the pregnancy; however, due to fetal prematurity, it may be advisable to wait for the effectiveness of the corticosteroid prophylaxis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome when such complications are not present. This article reports an initially mild HELLP syndrome case, with onset at week 26 and two days of pregnancy, where it was necessary to wait for the effectiveness of respiratory distress prophylaxis and, consequently, to carry out a close monitoring of the onset and worsening of DIC. Tests for blood cell distribution width, D-dimer, plasmatic electrolytes and urinary sediment, which undergo precocious and rapid variations in DIC, are quickly processed, and useful for the conservative management of HELLP.