Your browser doesn't support javascript.
loading
Show: 20 | 50 | 100
Results 1 - 5 de 5
Filter
Add more filters










Publication year range
1.
Rev. argent. reumatolg. (En línea) ; 33(4): 244-247, oct. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1449431

ABSTRACT

La aplasia pura de células rojas (APCR) es un síndrome definido por anemia normocítica normocrómica, con reticulopenia severa y reducción importante o ausencia absoluta de precursores eritroides en la médula ósea. Ocasionalmente se desencadena en el curso de una colagenopatía o una enfermedad autoinmune. Presentamos el primer caso descripto en la literatura de un varón con APCR como forma de debut de lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES). Se trata de un hombre de 65 años que presentó anemia normocítica normocrómica, ANA 1/5120 y anti-Sm 2,61. Refería úlceras orales, poliartralgias, tumefacción de ambos tobillos y fotosensibilidad. Se realizó estudio de médula ósea con evidencia de hipoplasia de serie roja por paro madurativo a nivel de eritroblasto basófilo, ausencia casi completa de los elementos maduros y contenido muy elevado de proeritroblastos de gran tamaño. Con el diagnóstico de APCR como debut de LES, se lo trató con prednisona con buena respuesta. Podemos concluir que el despistaje de enfermedades sistémicas en pacientes con APCR es esencial para asegurar un correcto manejo y un mejor pronóstico.


Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a syndrome defined by normocytic normochromic anemia with severe reticulocytopenia and marked reduction or absence of erythroid precursors from the bone marrow. Occasionally it is triggered in the course of collagen or autoimmune diseases. We present the first case reported in the literature of a man with PRCA as the onset form of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A 65-year-old man, who presented normocytic normochromic anemia, ANA 1/5120 and anti-Sm 2,61. He reported oral ulcers, polyarthralgia, swelling of both ankles and photosensitivity. Bone marrow examination showed red cell line hypoplasia due to maturation arrest at the level of the basophilic erythroblast, almost absence of mature cells, and a very high content of large proerythroblasts. With the diagnosis of PRCA as the first manifestation of SLE, he was successfully treated with Prednisone. We can conclude that screening for systemic diseases in patients with PRCA is essential to ensure correct management and a better prognosis.


Subject(s)
Male , Adrenal Cortex Hormones
2.
Galicia clin ; 83(2): 8-12, Apr-May-Jun 29/06/2022. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-206336

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Quick Diagnosis Units (QDU) have demonstrated their importance as an alternative to conventional hospitalization in the study of potentially serious pathologies. The aim of the present study is to demonstrate itsusefulness also in the elderly population.Methods: A retrospective observational study of the patients admitted to theQDU of the Palencia University Health Complex (PUHC) from 2008 to 2020.Different variables were compared between the group ≥70 years and thegroup <70 using Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U test or Chi-square tests.Results: The study included 9.090 patients (41.6% ≥70 years), with delayuntil the first visit of 1±2 days, and until diagnosis of 14±21 days, withoutdifferences between the two groups. Significant differences were found between the group ≥70 and the group <70 in the origin of the request (fromprimary care 58,1% and 50%), reasons for consultation (deterioration ofgeneral condition 28,5% and 16,1%, anemia 15,6% and 6,5%, lymphadenopathy 3,8% and 9,8% and abdominal pain 6,8% and 8,8%), percentage ofneoplasms (25% and 13,7%) and final destination (hospitalization 6,4% and2,9%, return to primary care 38% and 45,9% and palliative care 3,3% and 0%)Conclusions: QDU of PUHC prevents the admission of 93,6% of elderly patients, with a diagnostic delay similar to that of young people, reduces discontinuity with the socio-family environment and the loss of autonomy of thepatient, and contributes to contain health spending. QDUs are useful in thestudy of potentially serious pathologies regardless of age. (AU)


Introduction: Las Unidades de Diagnóstico Rápido (UDR) han demostradosu importancia como alternativa a la hospitalización convencional en el estudio de patologías potencialmente graves. El objetivo del presente estudio esdemostrar su utilidad también en la población anciana.Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de los pacientes atendidosen la UDR del Complejo Asistencial Universitario de Palencia (CAUPA), entre2008 y 2020. Se compararon distintas variables entre el grupo de ≥70 años yel de <70 mediante t de Student, U de Mann-Whitney o Chi-cuadrado.Resultados: Fueron estudiados 9.090 pacientes (41,6% de ≥70 años), condemora hasta la primera consulta de 1±2 días, y hasta el diagnóstico de14±21 días, sin diferencias entre ambos grupos. Se encontraron diferenciasentre el grupo de ≥70 y el de <70 en el origen de la solicitud (desde atenciónprimaria 58,1% y 50%), motivos de consulta (alteración del estado general28,5% y 16,1%, anemia 15,6% y 6,5%, adenopatías 3,8% y 9,8% y abdominalgia 6,8% y 8,8%), porcentaje de neoplasias (25% y 13,7%) y destino final(ingresaron 6,4% y 2,9%, regresaron a atención primaria 38% y 45,9% y acuidados paliativos 3,3% y 0%).Conclusiones: La UDR del CAUPA evita el ingreso del 93,6% de los pacientesancianos, con una demora diagnóstica similar a la de los jóvenes. Reduce ladiscontinuidad con el entorno socio-familiar y la pérdida de autonomía delpaciente, y contribuye a la contención del gasto sanitario. Las UDR son útilesen el estudio de patologías potencialmente graves independientemente dela edad. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Point-of-Care Testing/statistics & numerical data , Point-of-Care Testing/trends , Cost-Benefit Analysis/trends , Retrospective Studies , Spain
3.
IDCases ; 21: e00846, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32514396

ABSTRACT

A 52-year-old man was evaluated in our outpatient facility because of a thoracic mass for one month. A needle biopsy of the chest mass was performed and microbiological culture showed growth of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. Three months after starting antimicrobial therapy, acute phase reactants normalized, and chest CT showed a progressive reduction in the size of the phlegmon. To our knowledge, we report the first case of A. actinomycetemcomitans diaphragmatic and chest wall infection without pulmonary involvement. This supports the theory of hematogenous spread of the germ from oral mucosa to produce thoracic lesions.

SELECTION OF CITATIONS
SEARCH DETAIL
...