Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis revealing a ductal breast cancer in situ: A case report with dermoscopic and histopathological findings. / Reticulohistiocitosis multicéntrica reveladora de cáncer de mama ductal in situ: reporte de caso con aspectos dermatoscópicos e histopatológicos.

Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis of unknown etiology. It is classified as multicentric because of multisystem involvement. The disease predominantly affects the skin and joints, but visceral involvement is possible. Multiple erythematous-brownish, pruritic nodules and papules on the face, hands, neck, and trunk are characteristic. It is associated with autoimmune diseases, or malignant neoplasms are seen in 20% to 30% of patients with multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. The diagnosis is based on histopathology of affected tissues. As it is an underreported disease, there is no standardized treatment. A case of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is reported as a paraneoplastic manifestation of ductal breast cancer, being successfully treated with no recurrence after two years of follow-up. Few cases of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis associated with breast cancer have been reported in the literature.

La reticulohistiocitosis multicéntrica es una enfermedad inflamatoria, una histiocitosis de células no Langerhans, poco frecuente y de etiología desconocida. Se clasifica como multicéntrica al presentar compromiso multisistémico. La enfermedad afecta predominantemente a la piel y las articulaciones, pero es posible la afectación visceral. Las manifestaciones cutáneas se caracterizan por múltiples nódulos y pápulas de color eritemato-marronáceas, pruriginosas en la cara, manos, cuello y tronco. Se asocia a enfermedades autoinmunes y neoplasias malignas, observándose entre el 20 y el 30% de los pacientes con reticulohistiocitosis multicéntrica. Su diagnóstico se realiza sobre la base de la histopatología de tejidos afectados. Al ser una enfermedad poco reportada, no existe tratamiento estandarizado. Se reporta un caso de reticulohistiocitosis multicéntrica como manifestación paraneoplásica a un cáncer ductal de mama, siendo tratadas con éxito, sin recidivas luego de dos años de seguimiento. Pocos casos se han reportado en la literatura de reticulohistiocitosis multicéntrica asociado a cáncer mamario.

Impacto de las TIC's en la subjetividad del adolescente y en los vínculos intersubjetivos familiares / Impact of ICTs on adolescent subjectivity and intersubjective family bonds

En este artículo se analiza el impacto de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs) en la subjetividad del adolescente y en los vínculos intersubjetivos familiares, específicamente en el vínculo parento-filial. Se analizó una muestra de adolescentes (n=112) y una muestra de madres/padres de adolescentes (n=101) para evaluar la accesibilidad y uso de las TICs, la percepción del uso de las mismas en adolescentes y madres/padres y la incidencia que tienen en los vínculos intersubjetivos familiares. En el análisis se comprobó que las TICs aportan aspectos negativos en las relaciones familiares, ya que provocan conflictos familiares, no promueven la comunicación entre padres e hijos y generan una reducción de las actividades familiares, generando así que el vínculo intersubjetivo familiar se debilite. Las TICs constituyen una herramienta que favorece el proceso de crecimiento adolescente en la medida en que la familia actué como mediadora(AU)

This article analyzes the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the adolescent subjectivity and on intersubjective family bonds, specifically on the parental-filial bond. A sample of adolescents (n = 112) and a sample of mothers / fathers of adolescents (n = 101) were analyzed to evaluate the accessibility and use of ICTs, the perception of their use in adolescents and mothers / fathers and the impact they have on family intersubjective bonds. In the analysis it was found that ICTs bring negative aspects in family relationships, since they cause family conflicts, do not promote communication between parents and children and generate a reduction in family activities, thus generating a weakening of the intersubjective family bond. ICTs constitute a tool that favors the adolescent growth process if the family acts as a mediator(AU)

Piridoxina en el manejo de disquinesias tardías: un estudio placebo controlado, randomizado, doble ciego y cruzado / Pyridoxine for drug induced dyskinesia: a placebo-controlled randomized cross-over trial

Las Disquinesias tardías son reacciones adversas frecuentes e invalidantes de aquellos fármacos relacionados con la transmisión dopaminérgica. Una proporción importante de pacientes que la padecen no responden a las terapias actualmente vigentes. En este estudio se randomizó a 28 pacientes portadores de Disquinesias tardías severas y refractarias a tratamiento habitual, provenientes del Instituto Psiquiátrico de Santiago, en dos grupos que recibieron Piridoxina (500 mg al día) o placebo por 4 semanas, siguiendo un periodo de lavado de 7 días tras los cuales ambos grupos se cruzaron, manteniendo tratamiento por 4 semanas adicionales. Se utilizó la escala AIMS (Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale) para evaluar a cada paciente en la semana 2 y 4 de cada etapa del estudio. La Piridoxina fue bien tolerada y no hubo efectos adversos en el periodo de estudio, no encontrándose diferencias significativas en la mejoría de Disquinesias Tardía entre los grupos que recibieron Piridoxina o Placebo.

Tardive Dyskinesia is a common and disabling adverse effect of drugs acting on Dopaminergic pathways. An important proportion of patients does not respond to the conventional treatment. In this study 28 severe and refractory patients from a Psychiatric Hospital were randomized in a cross over design to placebo and high doses (500 mg per day) of Pyridoxine for 4 weeks each one. The patients were evaluated using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) at 2 and 4 weeks of each cycle. Pyridoxine was well tolerated, and no adverse effect occurred during the study. No statistical differences between Pyridoxine and Placebo were found. Surprisingly, in both groups equally good responses were found.

[Free protein S (PS) in normal pregnancy: a comparison between two analytical methods]. / Proteína S libre en embarazadas normales: comparación entre dos métodos.

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy is a physiological hypercoagulable state with an increased incidence of thromboembolic phenomena. There is an increase in the concentrations of most clotting factors, a decrease in concentration of some of the natural anticoagulants and reduced fibrinolytic activity. Changes in PS levels have also been reported. AIM: To establish referral range values of functional PS and free PS antigen, during the second (2nd T) and third trimester (3rd T) of normal gestation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty one normal pregnant women were included in our study, 20 during the 2nd T (22-24 weeks) and 21 during the 3rd T (29-38 weeks). Functional PS was measured by a clot based test and free PS antigen by ELISA. RESULTS: Free PS Antigen was 65.8+/-18.3% during the 2nd T and 62.3+/-16.5% during the 3rd T. The figures for normal controls were 106+/-6.5%. Functional PS was 43.8+/-13.3 and 25.9+/-14.6% during the 2nd T and 3rd T, respectively. The figures for normal controls were 97+/-24% (p <0.001 compared with pregnant women). Free PS antigen did not change from the 2nd to the 3rd T (p=NS), however functional PS fell significantly from the 2nd to the 3rd T (p <0.001) and was significantly lower than free PS antigen in both trimesters (p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Pregnancy is associated to a decrease in PS. This abnormality is more pronounced for functional PS than free PS antigen and functional PS falls progressively during pregnancy. These assays should not be used to screen for PS deficiency during pregnancy because they could lead to a misdiagnosis.