Successful use of tralokinumab for the treatment of atopic dermatitis on the genitals.

BACKGROUND: Genital involvement in atopic dermatitis(AD) can have a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. However, inspection of genital areas is not usually conducted during routine examination and patients may be reluctant to inform the clinician or show this area. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the efficacy of tralokinumab in AD patients with genital involvement. METHODS: Adult patients with moderate/severe AD and genital involvement receiving tralokinumab have been analyzed. Primary endpoints were EASI, DLQI, PP-NRS, genital-IGA (g-IGA) and genital itching (GI) at week 16. RESULTS: out of 48 patients with moderate/severe AD under treatment with tralokinumab, 12 patients (25%) showed a genital involvement. Seven patients reported itching in the genital area (58%), while none reported a positive history of genital infections. Median scores at T0 were EASI 17.5, PP-NRS 8 and DLQI 14. After 16 weeks of treatment, we observed a median EASI of 3, a median PP-NRS of 1 and a median DLQI of 1. Finally, concerning the genital response, after 16 weeks of treatment, we observed a statistically significant decrease in mean GI and g-IGA scores. CONCLUSION: despite the small size of our sample, tralokinumab can be considered as a valid treatment option for AD with genital involvement.

The condition-dependence of male genital size and shape.

The male genitals of internal fertilisers evolve rapidly and divergently, and sexual selection is generally responsible for this. Many sexually selected traits are condition-dependent-with their expression dependent upon the resources available to be allocated to them-as revealed by genetic or environmental manipulations of condition. However, it is not clear whether male genitals are also condition-dependent. Here we manipulate condition in two ways (via inbreeding and diet) to test the condition-dependence of the genital arch of Drosophila simulans. We found that genital size but not genital shape suffered from inbreeding depression, whereas genital size and shape were affected by dietary manipulation of condition. The differential effects of these treatments likely reflect underlying genetic architecture that has been shaped by past selection: inbreeding depression is only expected when traits have a history of directional selection, while diet impacts traits regardless of historical selection. Nonetheless, our results suggest genitals can be condition-dependent like other sexually selected traits.

Toe stimulation improves tactile perception of the genitals.

The human body is represented in a topographic pattern in the primary somatosensory cortex (S1), and genital representation is displaced below the toe representation. However, the relationship between the representation of the genitals and toe in S1 remains unclear. In this study, tactile stimulation was applied to the big toe in healthy subjects to observe changes in tactile acuity in the unstimulated genital area, abdomen, and metacarpal dorsal. Then tactile stimulation was applied to the right abdomen and metacarpal dorsal to observe changes in tactile acuity in bilateral genitals. The results revealed that tactile stimulation of the big toe led to a reduction in the 2-point discrimination threshold (2PDT) not only in the stimulated big toe but also in the bilateral unstimulated genitals, whereas the bilateral abdomen and metacarpal dorsal threshold remained unchanged. On the other hand, tactile stimulation of the abdomen and metacarpal dorsal did not elicit 2-point discrimination threshold changes in the bilateral genitals. Cortical and subcortical mechanisms have been proposed to account for the findings. One explanation involves the intracortical interaction between 2 adjacent representations. Another possible explanation is that the information content of a specific body part is broadly distributed across the S1. Moreover, exploring the links between human behaviors and changes in the cerebral cortex is of significant importance.

[Balanoposthitis in the clinical practice of a urologist and dermatovenereologist: an interdisciplinary problem].

Balanoposthitis is a common inflammatory disease of the male genitals, which occurs more often in uncircumcised men. The cause of balanoposthitis can be an infectious, inflammatory or autoimmune process, as well as traumatization. In most cases, after proper intimate hygiene and the use of neutral moisturizers, the symptoms of balanoposthitis are completely stopped. In the case of torpid course of balanoposthitis and in the absence of improvement after drug therapy, it is necessary to exclude the malignant process. In the review article, the authors present the data of modern scientific research on the qualitative and quantitative composition of the microbiome in balanoposthitis. Differences in the composition of the microbiome were revealed in patients with balanoposthitis and healthy patients from the control group with excess foreskin. It was found that in patients with balanoposthitis, a impaired in hydration of the skin of the glans penis was revealed. Staphylococcus warneri and Prevotella bivia are the most common species associated with balanoposthitis and positively correlate with the severity of the disease. Candida infection, as an etiological factor of balanoposthitis, often occurs in children and may be associated with diaper rash. The prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis as a pathogen in the male urogenital tract has not been fully studied. Currently, there are no reliable scientific studies that make it possible to attribute G. vaginalis to the etiological factor of balanoposthitis in men. However, it should be borne in mind that balanoposthitis may have a polymicrobial and synergistic etiology with the participation of G. vaginalis and anaerobic bacteria in the lower genital tract of men. The review article is clearly illustrated with clinical examples of the disease from the personal practice of the authors.

Clinical effectiveness of IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors on difficult-to-treat psoriasis areas (scalp, genital, and palmoplantar sites): a retrospective, observational, single-center, real-life study.

INTRODUCTION: Psoriasis affecting the genital, palmoplantar, and scalp regions is recognized as difficult-to-treat, and data on the efficacy of biologics in these areas remains limited. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This single-center study evaluated the effectiveness of anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 agents on scalp, genital, and palmoplantar psoriasis. We retrospectively analyzed data from all patients with psoriasis being treated with IL inhibitors at our clinic. Effectiveness was evaluated at 16, 28, and 52 weeks, according to the achievement of relative and mean PSSI, PGA-G, and ppPASI. RESULTS: In all, 308 patients showed involvement of the scalp, 136 in the genital area, and 94 in the palmoplantar regions. On scalp psoriasis, anti-IL-17 agents demonstrated superiority in disease control compared to anti-IL-23 agents. PSSI100 at week 16 was reached by 59% of patients on an anti-IL17 vs 39.8% on an anti-IL-23 (p < 0.003). At genital sites, no significant differences between anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 agents were observed, and all classes achieved PGA-G 0/1. No significant differences between anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 agents were observed in palmoplantar areas. CONCLUSIONS: The present data support the utility of both anti-IL-17 and anti-IL-23 agents for the treatment of difficult-to-treat areas in patients with psoriasis. Anti-IL-17 agents achieved better control of scalp psoriasis.

Beyond the Gut, Emerging Microbiome Areas of Research: A Focus on Early-Life Microbial Colonization.

Undoubtedly, the human body harbors trillions of microbes of different kinds performing various physiological activities, such as priming the immune system, influencing host metabolism, and improving health by providing important metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids. Although the gut is considered the "microbial organ" of our body as it hosts the most microbes, there are microbes present in various other important anatomical locations differing in numbers and type. Research has shown the presence of microbes in utero, sparking a debate on the "sterile womb" concept, and there is much scope for more work in this area. It is important to understand the early-life microbiome colonization, which has a role in the developmental origins of health and disease in later life. Moreover, seminal studies have indicated the presence of microbes beyond the gut, for example, in the adipose tissue and the liver. However, it is still unclear what is the exact source of these microbes and their exact roles in health and disease. In this review, we appraise and discuss emerging microbiome areas of research and their roles in metabolic health. Further, we review the importance of the genital microbiome in early-life microbial interactions.

Koro Syndrome: Epidemiology, Psychiatric and Physical Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options.

Koro syndrome is a multi-tiered disease presenting as an overwhelming belief that one's sex organs are shrinking into their body. Moderate to severe anxiety attacks are associated with the condition, along with a fear of imminent death. Koro is often culturally related and is most seen as an epidemic form in East and Southeast Asia, although it can present anywhere worldwide in its sporadic form. The condition typically affects young males who believe in sex-related myths, and many individuals can co-present with anxiety, depression, or even psychosis. Although most presentations of Koro are self-limiting, the condition is harmful for one's self-esteem and quality of life, and some individuals may go through extreme, physically injurious measures to prevent genital retraction. Treatments include the use of psychotherapy that has a sex education component, especially if the patient believes in culturally rooted myths. In sporadic Koro, it is believed that if the primary psychiatric disorder is treated with anxiolytics, antidepressants, sedatives, or psychotics, the secondary Koro-like symptoms will also fade. Additional investigation on the prevalence, pathogenesis, factors that correlate with treatment efficacy are needed to fully understand Koro syndrome.

Complicações pós-operatórias associadas a exenteração pélvica em mulheres com câncer ginecológico: revisão integrativa / Postoperative complications associated with pelvic exenteration in women with gynecological cancer: an integrative review / Complicaciones postoperatorias asociadas a la exenteración pélvica en mujeres con cáncer ginecológico: revisión integradora

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as principais complicações advindas da cirurgia de exenteração pélvica em câncer ginecológico e o desfecho do óbito hospitalar após o procedimento cirúrgico. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura considerando 23 artigos publicados de 2012 a 2020 nas bases de dados LILACS e IBECS. Os descritores utilizados foram genital cancer, gynecological cancer, pelvic exenteration, exenteration, postoperative complications, surgical complications, death (idioma inglês), combinados através de conectores booleanos AND ou OR. Resultados: constatou-se aplicabilidade cirúrgica para câncer do colo uterino, útero, ovário, vaginal e vulvar; idade associada a comorbidades (diabetes e hipertensão); a exenteração pélvica total predominante; tempo médio de cirurgia e de institucionalização elevados em decorrência de infecções. Considerações finais: a pesquisa possibilita a melhoria da assistência de saúde prestada no pré, peri e pós-operatório de EP enquanto elucida os principais problemas resultantes desta cirurgia, suas estratificações e manejos.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the main complications arising from the pelvic exenteration surgery in gynecological cancer and the in-hospital death outcome after the surgical procedure. Method: an integrative literature review considering 23 articles published from 2012 to 2020 in the LILACS and IBECS databases. The descriptors used were the following: genital cancer, gynecological cancer, pelvic exenteration, exenteration, postoperative complications, surgical complications and death, combined by means of the AND or OR Boolean connectors. Results: surgical applicability was verified for cervical, uterine, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar cancer; age was associated with comorbidities (diabetes and hypertension); total pelvic exenteration was predominant; and there were high mean surgical and hospitalization times due to infections. Contributions to the area: this research enables improvements in the health care provided in the PE pre-, peri- and post-operative periods, as it elucidates the main problems resulting from this surgery, their stratifications and management options.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar las principales complicaciones derivadas de la cirugía de exenteración pélvica en tumores ginecológicos y el desenlace de fallecimiento intrahospitalario después del procedimiento quirúrgico. Método: revisión integradora de la literatura en la que se consideraron 23 artículos publicados en las bases de datos LILACS e IBECS entre 2012 y 2020. Se utilizaron los siguientes descriptores: genital cancer, gynecological cancer, pelvic exenteration, exenteration, postoperative complications, surgical complications y death (idioma inglés), combinados por medio de conectores booleanos AND u OR. Resultados: se detectó lo siguiente: aplicabilidad quirúrgica para cáncer de cuello uterino, útero, ovario, vagina y vulva; edad asociada a comorbilidades (diabetes e hipertensión); predominio de exenteración pélvica total; elevado tiempo promedio de cirugía; e internación por infecciones. Aportes al área: este trabajo de investigación permite mejorar la atención de la salud provista en los períodos pre-, peri- y post-operatorios de la EP, puesto que deja en claro los principales problemas derivados de esta cirugía, sus estratificaciones y opciones de manejo.

Pharmacological Treatments for Localized Provoked Vulvodynia: A Scoping Review.

Introduction: Localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV) is a chronic pain condition without an identifiable cause that is localized to a portion of the vulva and provoked by pressure or touch. LPV is a commonly occurring but poorly understood condition lacking consensus on management. Method: This scoping review used Arksey and O'Malley's approach to identify and evaluate literature published between 2010 and 2023 that addressed the question: What is the current evidence on the efficacy or effectiveness of pharmacological treatments in the management of LPV? Results: This review evaluated 18 papers reporting on the efficacy or effectiveness of oral, topical, and injectable medications. Seven of the studies were randomized controlled trials. Oral gabapentin and oral desipramine showed some improvement in sexual function compared to placebo. Small sample sizes and methodological issues limited confidence in interpreting findings. Pain was reduced in descriptive studies of tricyclic antidepressants, milnacipran, injectable anesthetics, and botulinum toxin. Where pain did not improve with treatment, some oral medications improved participants' mood and sexual function. Some topical agents may be effective in reducing peripherally mediated neuropathic pain. Botulinum toxin was the most well-studied injectable but yielded mixed outcomes related to pain, quality of life, and sexual function. Conclusion: There is a lack of convincing evidence to draw conclusions about the efficacy or effectiveness of pharmacological therapies for LPV. The breadth of therapies for treating LPV warrants the development of evidence-based, consensus guidelines for measuring treatment outcomes and improving comparisons across studies. Recommendations for research include addressing methodological shortcomings and diversifying the participant pool to increase the generalizability of findings.

Relapsing subcutaneous nodules of the penis in a pediatric patient.

A 14-year-old boy presented with a history of non-tender, subcutaneous coalescing nodules located on the ventral-lateral aspects of the penis shaft for one year. Laboratory investigations for blood count and autoimmunity were within normal limits. Complete excision was performed, and on histology, the dermis showed necrobiotic material composed of altered collagen bundles, surrounded by a palisade of histiocytes and scattered lymphocytes, thus allowing a diagnosis of subcutaneous granuloma annulare. Only 18 published cases reported penile granuloma annulare. Medical management was advocated in 7/18 cases, either as a first-line or adjuvant therapy where surgery was not radical. Three patients received high-potency local steroids: two cases underwent adjuvant sessions of intralesional triamcinolone, and one patient received pentoxifylline orally. Surgery should be considered a second-line option since 5/8 of treated cases eventually recurred. The pentoxifylline-treated case witnessed a relapse after drug discontinuation, while topical steroids lead to complete recovery without relapses.

Factores de riesgo asociados a defectos congénitos de genitales externos y gónadas masculinas

Introducción: Los defectos congénitos del tracto urogenital se encuentran entre las anomalías más encontradas en el feto o neonato, lo que da una idea de su extraordinaria importancia clínica, unido a las escasas investigaciones en la provincia Camagüey, sobre factores de riesgo asociados a los defectos congénitos de genitales externos y gónadas masculinas. Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo asociados a defectos congénitos de genitales externos y gónadas masculinas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio correlacional del tipo retrospectivo en el Hospital Pediátrico Eduardo Agramonte Piña en el periodo de enero de 2013 a diciembre de 2020. El universo se conformó por los 96 pacientes que fueron intervenidos quirúrgicamente por presentar defectos congénitos de los genitales externos y gónadas masculinas. Para determinar la asociación de los factores de riesgo con la aparición de defectos congénitos se empleó la prueba de independencia, en caso de p<0,05 se consideró asociación significativa. Para medir la magnitud de la asociación estadística entre las variables se utilizó el coeficiente Phi, se consideró mientras más fuerte a uno fuera su valor, más correlacionadas se encontraron las variables estudiadas. Resultados: La criptorquidia fue la forma clínica con mayor número de pacientes, seguida de la hipospadias y la hidrocele. La asociación entre los padres trabajadores agrícolas y la hipospadias y la criptorquidia con padres trabajadores industriales, resultaron significativas. El hecho que la madre fuera fumadora pasiva, constituyó una variable con asociación significativa, tanto para la aparición de hipospadias como de criptorquidia. El ser fumadora pasiva fue el factor de riesgo que tuvo mayor correlación con la aparición de los defectos congénitos. Conclusiones: Existieron factores de riesgo con asociación significativa a la aparición de defectos congénitos de genitales externos y gónadas masculinas.

Introduction: Congenital defects of the urogenital tract are among the anomalies most found in the fetus or neonate, which gives an idea of ​​their extraordinary clinical importance, together with the few investigations in the Camagüey province, on risk factors associated with congenital defects of external genitalia and male gonads. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with congenital defects of the external genitalia and male gonads. Methods: A retrospective correlational study was carried out at the Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital from January 2013 to December 2020. The universe was made up of the 96 patients who underwent surgery for presenting congenital defects of the external genitalia and male gonads. To determine the association of the risk factors with the appearance of congenital defects, the independence test was used; in case of p<0.05, a significant association was considered. To measure the magnitude of the statistical association between the variables, the Phi coefficient was used, it was considered that the stronger its value was, the more correlated the studied variables were found. Results: Cryptorchidism was the clinical form with the highest number of patients, followed by hypospadias and hydrocele. The association between farm worker parents and hypospadias and cryptorchidism with industrial worker parents was significant. The fact that the mother was a passive smoker was a variable with a significant association, both for the appearance of hypospadias and cryptorchidism. Being a passive smoker was the risk factor that had the highest correlation with the appearance of birth defects. Conclusions: There were risk factors with a significant association with the appearance of congenital defects of the external genitalia and male gonads.

Molecular and Developmental Signatures of Genital Size Macro-Evolution in Bugs.

Our understanding of the genetic architecture of phenotypic traits has experienced drastic growth over the last years. Nevertheless, the majority of studies associating genotypes and phenotypes have been conducted at the ontogenetic level. Thus, we still have an elusive knowledge of how these genetic-developmental architectures evolve themselves and how their evolution is mirrored in the phenotypic change across evolutionary time. We tackle this gap by reconstructing the evolution of male genital size, one of the most complex traits in insects, together with its underlying genetic architecture. Using the order Hemiptera as a model, spanning over 350 million years of evolution, we estimate the correlation between genitalia and three features: development rate, body size, and rates of DNA substitution in 68 genes associated with genital development. We demonstrate that genital size macro-evolution has been largely dependent on body size and weakly influenced by development rate and phylogenetic history. We further revealed significant correlations between mutation rates and genital size for 19 genes. Interestingly, these genes have diverse functions and participate in distinct signaling pathways, suggesting that genital size is a complex trait whose fast evolution has been enabled by molecular changes associated with diverse morphogenetic processes. Our data further demonstrate that the majority of DNA evolution correlated with the genitalia has been shaped by negative selection or neutral evolution. Thus, in terms of sequence evolution, changes in genital size are predominantly facilitated by relaxation of constraints rather than positive selection, possibly due to the high pleiotropic nature of the morphogenetic genes.

Chikungunya Virus Shedding in Semen: A Case Series.

BACKGROUND: Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterized by an acute onset of fever and severe arthralgia. METHODS: We describe six cases of acute and post-acute chikungunya in which viral RNA was detected in semen. CONCLUSIONS: The most prolonged detection period was 56 days after illness onset. We attempted to cultivate positive semen samples, but virus isolation was unsuccessful in all cases.

Should Psychiatry Be Consulted When Facing a Self-Inflicted Foreign Body in the Urinary Tract?

Background On encountering a self-inflicted foreign body in the urinary tract, it is common that emergency physicians only consult the department of urology, and no further evaluations from other specialties are sought. Psychological conditions can also involve people with psychiatric disorders who perform self-harming or sexual practices. Many case reports of foreign bodies have been reported in the literature. However, there is little information regarding which specialties to consult in this situation within the emergency department (ED). Methodology This case series study gathered information on 10 cases from patients who attended the ED from 2005 to 2020 with the diagnosis of genital or lower urinary tract foreign body. Results In total, 10 patients were analyzed with a mean age of 37.3 (SD: ±14.1) years. Of the 10 patients, seven (70%) were males, and three (30%) were females. Overall, four (40%) patients presented with lower urinary tract symptoms (dysuria, tenesmus, hematuria, urinary frequency), five (50%) patients had a significant psychiatric history, and eight (80%) patients admitted having these practices for sexual gratification. Conclusions Foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract pose a significant challenge to ED physicians and urologists because some patients do not admit or do not recall inserting foreign bodies. Patients should be interrogated for mental illness, medication use, and a history of foreign bodies in the urinary tract or genitals during the initial evaluation. There is no consensus or screening method for such patients presenting to the ED. Hence, the use of complementary imaging studies and cystoscopy is fundamental for diagnosis. Further, it is essential to perform a psychiatric evaluation to diagnose or address any underlying psychiatric conditions that could cause this behavior.

Late follow-up of genital and ophthalmologic chronic graft-vs-host disease in females after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.

INTRODUCTION: Genital chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGvHD) is a common late effect after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. In a previous cross-sectional study, prevalence, signs and symptoms of genital and extra-genital cGvHD were accounted for in a cohort of 42 women. Classifications of cGvHD were performed as per the National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2005 criteria. In this follow-up study on surviving women, the aim was to assess genital and extra-genital cGvHD status after long period of time. Our hypothesis was that signs and symptoms of cGvHD alleviate over time. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All surviving women (n = 38) were re-examined by an ophthalmologist, a gynecologist and a hematologist. Signs and symptoms were classified according to the NIH 2014 criteria. Clinical scorings of affected organs were combined for estimating global score of cGvHD. To make possible comparisons between the two studies, data from the original study were re-classified as per the NIH 2014 criteria, and the four dead women were excluded. The same questionnaires were completed. Cervical smear, human papilloma virus test and vulvar photo-documentation were performed. RESULTS: Median time after original study was 8.4 (5.8-12) years and after transplant 14.5 (10-19.3) years. The prevalence of genital cGvHD was similar in the original (50%) and follow-up (58%) studies (p = 0.646) as well as extra-genital cGvHD. Systemic corticosteroid treatment of cGvHD was ongoing in 34% and 29%, respectively (p = 0.805). Ocular cGvHD was found in 24 of 37 examined women (65%) in the follow-up study. Genital cGvHD had disappeared in three women and developed in two women 5-12 and 9-17 years, respectively, after transplantation. The severity of global cGvHD changed over time in 14 women, but was the same on group level (p = 0.345). Atrophic mucous membranes as in estrogen deficiency were seen in 66%. Three women had human papilloma virus genotypes associated with the risk of developing cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS: Chronic GvHD did not alleviate over time. Allotransplanted women require early and continuous life-long contact with a gynecologist and an ophthalmologist for the detection of cGvHD. Specific attention should be given to the need for local estrogen and the risk of genital epithelial malignancies.

The effects of sex and handedness on masturbation laterality and other lateralized motor behaviours.

Masturbation is a common human behaviour. Compared to other unimanual behaviours it has unique properties, including increased sexual and emotional arousal, and privacy. Self-reported hand preference for masturbation was examined in 104 left-handed and 103 right-handed women, and 100 left-handed and 99 right-handed men. Handedness (modified Edinburgh Handedness Inventory, EHI), footedness, eyedness, and cheek kissing preferences were also measured. Seventy nine percent used their dominant hand (always/usually) for masturbation, but left-handers (71.5%) were less consistently lateralized to use their dominant hand than right-handers (86.5%). Hand preference for masturbation correlated more strongly with handedness (EHI), than with footedness, eyedness, or cheek preference. There was no difference in masturbation frequency between left- and right-handers, but men masturbated more frequently than women, and more women (75%) than men (33%) masturbated with sex aids. For kissing the preferred cheek of an emotionally close person from the viewer's perspective, left-handers showed a left-cheek preference, and right-handers a weaker right-cheek preference. The results suggest that hemispheric asymmetries in emotion do not influence hand preference for masturbation but may promote a leftward shift in cheek kissing. In all, masturbation is lateralized in a similar way to other manual motor behaviours in left-handed and right-handed men and women.

Nevo epidérmico verrucoso inflamatório linear e diagnóstico diferencial com a psoríase linear: a respeito de um caso / Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus and differential diagnosis with linear psoriasis: about a case

Nevo epidérmico verrucoso inflamatório linear e diagnóstico diferencial com a psoríase linear: a respeito de um caso RELATO DE CASOMaria Isabel Muniz Zemero1, Maria Amélia Lopes dos Santos1, Alena Margareth Darwich Mendes1, Carla Andrea Avelar Pires1,O nevo epidérmico verrucoso inflamatório linear (NEVIL) é uma variedade clínica rara de nevo epidérmico verrucoso, que se manifesta no início da infância, como lesões inflamatórias de superfície ceratósica, que coalescem e se distribuem em faixa, acompanhando as linhas de Blaschko. Faz diagnóstico diferencial com a psoríase linear, sendo difícil a diferenciação, dado os aspectos clínicos e histopatológicos comuns aos dois, enfantizando-se a necessidade de conhecer as características específicas de cada um. O objetivo deste relato é demonstrar uma afecção relativamente rara, descrita em uma menina de 5 anos, evoluindo desde os primeiros dias de vida com placas papuloceratósicas dispostas linearmente, acompanhadas de sinais inflamatórios e áreas erosadas ocupando grandes lábios, períneo e face interna e superior da coxa esquerda. Também pápulas e placas ceratósicas na região cervical posterior e borda lateral externa da planta do pé esquerdo, ascendendo ao longo da região posterior deste membro. Os critérios clínicos e histopatológicos corroboram o diagnóstico de NEVIL na diferenciação com a psoríase linear, ressaltando a importância do estabelecimento de critérios/ ferramentas que auxiliem na diferenciação destas duas dermatoses visando agilizar o diagnóstico, otimizar o tratamento e minimizar o desconforto para esses pacientes. O acompanhamento a longo prazo dos portadores é sugerido pela possibilidade ainda que mínima de malignização do NEVIL. (AU)

Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus and differential diagnosis with linear psoriasis: about a caseCASE REPORTMaria Isabel Muniz Zemero1, Maria Amélia Lopes dos Santos1, Alena Margareth Darwich Mendes1, Carla Andrea Avelar Pires1,Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus (ILVEN) is a rare clinical variety of verrucous epidermal nevus that manifests in early childhood as inflammatory lesions of keratosis surface, which coalesce and spread in band, following Blaschko lines. It makes a differential diagnosis with Linear Psoriasis; it is difficult to differentiate them given the clinical and histopathological aspects common to both, emphasizing the need to know the specific characteristics of each. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate a relatively rare affection, expressed in a 5-year-old girl, evolving from the first days of life with papulokeratosic plaques arranged linearly, followed by inflammatory signs and eroded areas, placed linearly, overtaking labia majora, perineum, the inner and upper face of the left thigh. Also, the patient showed keratotic papules and plaques in the posterior cervical region and external lateral border of the left foot plant, ascending along the posterior region of this limb. The clinical and histopathological criteria corroborate the diagnosis of ILVEN in differentiation with linear psoriasis, emphasizing the importance of establishing criteria/instruments to assist in distinguishing these two dermatoses in order to expedite the diagnosis, to optimize the treatment and minimize patients' discomfort. Long-term follow-up of patients with this disease is suggested due to the possibility, albeit minimal, of ILVEN malignancy. (AU)

Meshed Versus Sheet Skin Graft for Scrotum and Perineal Skin Loss: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Background A wide array of diseases can lead to skin defects of the male genitalia. Although reconstructive options have been debated in the literature, no study has compared the effectiveness of a meshed split-thickness skin graft (STSG) and a sheet STSG in perineal and scrotal wound coverage. In this study, we report our experience in a tertiary trauma center. Methodology In this retrospective study, we included cases with a skin defect of the male genitalia, for which genital reconstruction with a skin graft was performed at our hospital from December 2017 to February 2020. This study was approved by the institutional review board. The analysis was performed at 95% confidence interval using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results A total of 27 patients were included in the study. The most common indication for genital reconstruction was Fournier's gangrene (59.3%). In 15 (55.6%) patients, a meshed skin graft was utilized to cover the defect, whereas a sheet graft was utilized in 12 (44.4%) patients. Out of the 15 patients who underwent genital reconstruction with a meshed graft, 10 (66.6%) had complete graft take. On the other hand, out of the 12 (44.4%) patients who underwent genital reconstruction using a sheet graft, five (41.6%) had complete graft take. A statistically significant relationship was found between aesthetic and functional outcomes and the type of skin graft used. The satisfaction rate was higher among meshed skin graft recipients (86.2%) compared to sheet skin graft recipients (41.7%) (p = 0.014). Conclusions Based on our observational experience, we found that meshed STSG to cover male genital skin defects is safe with satisfactory cosmetic outcomes. Further prospective randomized studies are needed.

Psychometric properties of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) on Chilean women / Propiedades psicométricas del instrumento Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) en mujeres chilenas

Abstract Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunctions have an impact on women's sexual function. A Chilean study found that 74% of women have pelvic floor dysfunctions, but there is no validated tool for them. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) for assessing sexual function in Chilean women with pelvic floor dysfunctions. Methods: Cross-sectional study of psychometrics in 217 women with pelvic floor dysfunction, age 18 or older, and sexually active (last 6 months). Non-probability, convenience sampling. Tool: PISQ-12. Experts checked content validity, construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis, reliability with Cronbach's alpha, and discriminating capacity with Pearson and McDonald's omega. Results: Population is mainly perimenopausal, highly educated with no income and with urinary incontinence (89.4%). Psychometric analysis supports a three-factor structure: sexual response, female sexual problems, and male sexual problems, with a good (α= 0.85), acceptable (α= 0.73), and poor (α= 0.63) reliability, respectively, but McDonald's omega was acceptable for all three. These were related to age (rs: -0.33), education (rs: 0.36), number of pregnancies (rs: -0.18) and vaginal births (rs: -0.25). Conclusions: PISQ-12 is valid and reliable for measuring sexual dimension and problems. Age, education, and number of pregnancies and vaginal births are moderately correlated to sexual response.

Resumen Introducción: Las disfunciones del piso pélvico impactan la función sexual de mujeres que la padecen. En un estudio chileno un 74% de las mujeres presentó disfunción sexual sin tener un instrumento validado para esta población. Objetivo: Evaluar las propiedades psicométricas del Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) para medir la función sexual en mujeres chilenas con disfunciones del piso pélvico. Métodos: Estudio transversal psicométrico de 217 mujeres con disfunción del piso pélvico, igual /mayor a 18 años, sexualmente activas (últimos 6 meses). Muestreo no probabilístico de conveniencia. Cuestionario: PISQ-12. Se realizó juicio de expertos para validez de contenido, análisis factorial confirmatorio para validez de constructo y el α de Cronbach para confiabilidad y capacidad discriminativa con Pearson y ω de McDonald. Resultados: Población principalmente perimenopáusica, alta escolaridad sin ingresos y con Incontinencia Urinaria (89.4%). El análisis psicométrico apoyó una estructura de tres factores: respuesta sexual, limitaciones sexuales femeninas y limitaciones sexuales masculinas, con confiabilidad buena (α= 0.85) aceptable (α= 0.73) y pobre (α= 0.63), respectivamente, aunque el ω de McDonald mostró valores aceptables para los tres. Éstos se relacionaron con edad (rs: -0.33), escolaridad (0.36), número de embarazos (-0.18) y partos vaginales (-0.25). Conclusiones: El PISQ-12 es válido y confiable, midiendo la dimensión sexual y limitaciones sexuales. La edad, escolaridad, número de embarazos y partos vaginales se correlaciona con la respuesta sexual en intensidad moderada.