Polycystic ovary syndrome: implications of metabolic dysfunction.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its clinical interrelations in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, prospective study with 100 patients with diagnosed PCOS based on the consensus of Rotterdam (2003). We investigated the interrelationships of MS, with intrinsic PCOS data. Dermatological profile was analyzed, in addition to acanthosis nigricans (AN) in the presence of hirsutism and acne. The use of HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance) aimed at the correlation with MS in order to establish the metabolic dysfunction with the state of insulin resistance. RESULTS: The mean and standard deviations corresponding figures for age, body mass index and waist circumference were, respectively, 25.72 (± 4.87), 30.63 (± 9.31) and 92.09 (± 18.73). The prevalence of MS was 36% and significantly correlated with BMI, AN, and in 51% of patients the state of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Regarding skin profile, only AN significant correlation with MS. CONCLUSION: We propose the routine inspection of metabolic components related to severe PCOS. These parameters configure the cardiovascular risk and such conduct is of undoubted importance to public health.

Polycystic ovary syndrome: implications of metabolic dysfunction / Síndrome dos ovários policísticos: implicações da disfunção metabólica

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and its clinical interrelations in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, prospective study with 100 patients with diagnosed PCOS based on the consensus of Rotterdam (2003). We investigated the interrelationships of MS, with intrinsic PCOS data. Dermatological profile was analyzed, in addition to acanthosis nigricans (AN) in the presence of hirsutism and acne. The use of HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance) aimed at the correlation with MS in order to establish the metabolic dysfunction with the state of insulin resistance. RESULTS: The mean and standard deviations corresponding figures for age, body mass index and waist circumference were, respectively, 25.72 (± 4.87), 30.63 (± 9.31) and 92.09 (± 18.73). The prevalence of MS was 36% and significantly correlated with BMI, AN, and in 51% of patients the state of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Regarding skin profile, only AN significant correlation with MS. CONCLUSION: We propose the routine inspection of metabolic components related to severe PCOS. These parameters configure the cardiovascular risk and such conduct is of undoubted importance to public health. .

OBJETIVO: estabelecer a prevalência da síndrome metabólica (SM) e as respectivas inter-relações clínicas no contexto da síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP). MÉTODO: estudo transversal, prospectivo, em 100 pacientes portadoras de SOP diagnosticada com base no consenso de Rotterdam (2003). Investigam-se, principalmente, as interrelações da SM, com os dados intrínsecos à SOP. O perfil dermatológico analisado consiste, além da acantose nigricante (AN), na presença de hirsutismo e da acne. O emprego do HOMA-IR (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance - modelo matemático de aferição da resistência insulínica) objetivou a correlação com a SM a fim de legitimar a disfunção metabólica com o estado de RI. RESULTADOS: Os valores médios e respectivos desvios-padrões relativos à idade, ao índice de massa corporal e a circunferência abdominal foram respectivamente 25,72 (±4,87), 30,63 (±9,31) e 92,09 (±18,73). A prevalência da SM, 36%, mostrou correlação significativa com o IMC, prevalecido pela constituição do sobrepeso e obesidade, a AN e, em 51% das pacientes, o estado de resistência à insulina (HOMA-IR). No que concerne ao perfil dérmico, apenas a AN evidenciou correlação significativa com a SM. CONCLUSÃO: propõe-se a inspeção rotineira dos componentes metabólicos relacionados ao quadro grave da SOP. Tais parâmetros configuram o risco cardiovascular e tal conduta se constitui de indubitável importância no que tange à saúde pública. .

Localized scleroderma associated with chronic hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C virus has been associated with various skin conditions, such as porphyria cutanea tarda and lichen planus, as an example. The objective of this paper is based on the description of a case of localized morphea, which came years after the discovery of hepatitis C, as well as a discussion of possible relations between both diseases.

The therapeutic benefit of allopurinol in the treatment of foreign body granulomas caused by polymethylmethacrylate microspheres.

Injectable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres are nonbiodegradable and too large for macrophage phagocytosis. There are several complications possible to happen, like chronic nonspecific inflammatory reactions, lip stiffness, infection, and granulomas. The occurrence of granulomas can lead to a not aesthetic result, making some extreme changes in the patient's life. The objective of this case report is to describe the successful treatment of foreign body granulomas caused by polymethylmethacrylate microspheres using allopurinol, an innovative therapy for this condition.

Incontinência pigmenti: síndrome de Bloch Sulzberger; relato de um caso / Incontinentia pigmenti: Bloch Sulzberger syndrome; report of a case

Incontinentia pigmenti IP) é uma genodermatose rara que afeta primordialmente crianças do sexo feminino. Trata-se de uma síndrome multissistêmica com alteraçöes dermatológicas, neurológicas, oftálmicas e dentárias. Descrevemos um caso de IP em uma menina de dois anos