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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(13)2024 Jul 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39000452

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Childhood-onset Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare, heterogeneous disease with limited diagnostic markers. Our objective was to identify and classify all candidates for biomarkers of TA diagnosis in children reported in the literature. A systematic literature review (PRISMA) of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Wiley Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrias.gov, and WHO ICTRP for articles related to TA in the pediatric age group between January 2000 and August 2023 was performed. Data on demographics, clinical features, laboratory measurements, diagnostic imaging, and genetic analysis were extracted. We identified 2026 potential articles, of which 52 studies (81% case series) met inclusion criteria. A total of 1067 TA patients were included with a peak onset between 10 and 15 years. Childhood-onset TA predominantly presented with cardiovascular, constitutional, and neurological symptoms. Laboratory parameters exhibited a low sensitivity and specificity. Imaging predominantly revealed involvement of the abdominal aorta and renal arteries, with magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) being the preferred imaging modality. Our review confirms the heterogeneous presentation of childhood-onset TA, posing significant challenges to recognition and timely diagnosis. Collaborative, multinational efforts are essential to better understand the natural course of childhood-onset TA and to identify accurate biomarkers to enhance diagnosis and disease management, ultimately improving patient outcomes.


Assuntos
Biomarcadores , Arterite de Takayasu , Arterite de Takayasu/diagnóstico , Arterite de Takayasu/diagnóstico por imagem , Arterite de Takayasu/sangue , Humanos , Criança , Adolescente , Angiografia por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Feminino , Masculino
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Pediatr Rheumatol Online J ; 22(1): 41, 2024 Apr 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38589909

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BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement is an often underrecognized complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that can cause decreased mandibular growth, altered facial morphology, and orofacial pain. It is estimated that the TMJ is affected in 30-45% of children with JIA. Standardized physical examination and imaging evaluations are important in accurately assessing active TMJ arthritis and sequalae. Little is known about the rate at which providers evaluate TMJ involvement in their clinical practice. METHODS: Data were obtained from the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) Registry. Data fields related to assessment for TMJ arthritis were added in 2019. Patients were included in the study if they had a diagnosis of JIA and had data recorded between January 2020 and August 2021. Standard descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic and clinical features. RESULTS: A total of 17,761 visits were reviewed for a total of 7473 patients with JIA. A total of 52.7% of patients had maximal mouth opening (MMO) recorded as finger breadths or total incisal distance (TID). Only 8% had TID measured. A total of 5.0% had MRI with contrast performed. A total of 939 patients had a diagnosis of TMJ arthritis. Of these, 28.5% had an MRI documented, 83% had an MMO documented, and 40% had TID measured. Few patient-level characteristics were statistically related to having MMO assessed. MRI was more likely to be obtained in older and in female patients. MMO was recorded at a given visit > 80% of the time at 17 sites, and it was recorded < 1% of the time at 8 sites. MRIs were infrequently performed at all sites, with 27 sites having no MRIs obtained and only 7 sites having an MRI obtained at > 10% of visits. CONCLUSIONS: MMO is not consistently measured in patients with JIA, and it is rarely measured quantitatively. Similarly, TMJ MRIs are rarely obtained in patients with JIA. Site of care is more associated with TMJ assessments than patient-level characteristics. These data suggest that provider education is needed to improve the assessment of the TMJ in patients with JIA to enable earlier recognition and prevent long-term complications.


Assuntos
Artrite Juvenil , Reumatologia , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular , Criança , Humanos , Feminino , Idoso , Artrite Juvenil/diagnóstico , Artrite Juvenil/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Articulação Temporomandibular/diagnóstico por imagem , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular/diagnóstico por imagem , Transtornos da Articulação Temporomandibular/etiologia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos
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Semin Arthritis Rheum ; 66: 152437, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38564998

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Inter-reader reliability of a new scoring system for evaluating joint inflammation and enthesitis in whole body MRI (WBMRI) in juvenile idiopathic arthritis was tested. The scoring system grades 732 item-region combinations of bone marrow and soft tissue changes for commonly involved joints and entheseal sites. Five radiologists rated 17 WBMRI scans through an online rating platform. Item-wise reliability was calculated for 117 items with non-zero scores in >10 % of readings. Interquartile ranges of the five-reader Kappa reliability coefficients were 0.58-0.73 (range: 0.36-0.88) for the joints, 0.65-0.81 (range: 0.39-0.95) for the entheses, and 0.62-0.75 (range: 0.60-0.76) for chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis-like lesions.


Assuntos
Artrite Juvenil , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Imagem Corporal Total , Humanos , Artrite Juvenil/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Criança , Imagem Corporal Total/métodos , Masculino , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Feminino , Adolescente , Articulações/diagnóstico por imagem , Pré-Escolar
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J Rheumatol ; 51(6): 587-595, 2024 Jun 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38302163

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OBJECTIVE: Patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a model of care delivery wherein patients contact the clinic when needed instead of having regularly scheduled follow-up. Our objective was to investigate the influence of different patient eligibility characteristics on the number of potentially deferred visits to inform future implementation of a PIFU strategy. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 7 rheumatologists' practices at 2 university-based clinics between March 1, 2021, and February 28, 2022. Data extracted included the type and frequency of visits, disease management, comorbidities, and care complexities. Stable disease was defined as remission or low disease activity with no medication changes at all visits. The influence of patient characteristics on the number of deferrable visits in patients with stable disease was explored in 4 criteria sets that were based on early disease duration, medication prescribed, presence of care complexity elements, and comorbidity burden. RESULTS: Records from 770 visits were reviewed from 365 patients with RA (71.5% female, 70% seropositive). Among all criteria sets, the proportion of visits that could be redirected varied between 2.5% and 20.9%. The highest proportion of deferrable visits was achieved when eligibility criteria included only stable disease activity and patients with RA on conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or no medications (n = 161, 20.9%). CONCLUSION: PIFU may result in a more efficient use of specialist healthcare resources. However, the applicability of such models of care and the number of deferred visits is highly dependent on patient characteristics used to establish eligibility criteria for that model. These findings should be considered when planning implementation trials.


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Artrite Reumatoide , Reumatologistas , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Artrite Reumatoide/tratamento farmacológico , Artrite Reumatoide/terapia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Adulto , Antirreumáticos/uso terapêutico , Visita a Consultório Médico/estatística & dados numéricos , Seguimentos , Reumatologia , Gerenciamento Clínico , Definição da Elegibilidade
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RMD Open ; 10(1)2024 Feb 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38341193

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: In anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV), histopathological assessment of affected tissue is often necessary for diagnosis and assessment of disease extent. There is a requirement for validated non-invasive biomarkers to avoid the need for serial tissue biopsies. METHODS: A systematic review of scientific databases from 2012 until present was performed to identify studies fulfilling the inclusion criteria. Studies were assessed for quality using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist for cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies and the Risk of Bias Assessment tool for Non-randomised Studies, or the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool 2.0 for randomised controlled trials. A descriptive synthesis of the data for non-invasive (blood-based or urinary) biomarkers of AAV-related disease activity and organ damage was performed. RESULTS: Twenty-two high quality studies were included. These articles reported the value of blood-based and urinary biomarkers including anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, immune cells, complement factors, gene expression profiles, cytokines, chemokines and other proteins in the assessment of disease activity and/or organ damage in patients with AAV. Many of these biomarkers involve the alternative complement pathway, neutrophil activation and macrophage activation. CONCLUSION: This is the first contemporary systematic review synthesising the value of non-invasive biomarkers of AAV-related disease activity and organ damage. The incorporation of individual markers in combined biomarker profiles might enhance clinical decision-making. Many unmet needs were identified; few studies involve oeosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis and patients with childhood-onset AAV. Further validation of the candidate biomarkers is warranted in large prospective studies to bridge the existing knowledge gaps and apply precision health to systemic vasculitis.


Assuntos
Vasculite Associada a Anticorpo Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos , Biomarcadores , Humanos , Vasculite Associada a Anticorpo Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos/diagnóstico , Vasculite Associada a Anticorpo Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos/urina , Anticorpos Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos/sangue , Anticorpos Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilos/imunologia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Citocinas/metabolismo
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