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BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic illnesses, especially rare autoimmune and/or systemic diseases associated with significant diagnostic uncertainty, have a representation of their illness and a sometimes prolonged hospitalization experience that can be traumatic and anxiety-provoking. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a non-medicinal medical hypnosis intervention in reducing the stress state and improving the experience of patients hospitalized in an internal medicine department. METHODS: We conducted a prospective study of 24 patients hospitalized in the Internal Medicine Department of Lille University Hospital in 2023. Twelve patients received a non-drug medical hypnosis intervention known as the "place of safety" (case group) and were compared with 12 patients who did not (control group). Stress was assessed by the STAI questionnaire and hospitalization experience by a satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS: The 24 patients, 13 of whom were women, had a mean age of 55±17 years at inclusion. On admission to hospital, the median STAI-ETAT between the two groups was 43.5 (38.0; 56.6) in the case group versus 42.0 (37.0; 48.5) in the control group (P=0.45). In the case group, the median STAI-ETAT questionnaire taken immediately after the hypnosis session was significantly lower than at the start of hospitalization (30.0 [25.5; 36.5] vs. 43.5 [38.0; 56.5] P=0.003), indicating a significant reduction in stress. At the end of hospitalization, there was also a significant persistence of the median significant reduction between cases and controls (29.5 [26.5; 35.0] for cases vs. 41.5 [33.5; 45.5] for controls P=0.002). Experience of hospitalization was better in the case group (median 5.0 [4.5; 5.0] vs. 4.0 [4.0; 4.5], P=0.016). CONCLUSION: This study suggests that medical hypnosis is a promising non-medicinal supportive intervention for reducing perceived stress and improving the experience of stress in patients hospitalized on an internal medicine ward.
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Hospitalização , Hipnose , Medicina Interna , Estresse Psicológico , Humanos , Feminino , Hipnose/métodos , Medicina Interna/estatística & dados numéricos , Medicina Interna/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Estresse Psicológico/terapia , Estresse Psicológico/epidemiologia , Estresse Psicológico/etiologia , Estresse Psicológico/psicologia , Idoso , Adulto , Estudos Prospectivos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Departamentos Hospitalares/estatística & dados numéricos , Satisfação do Paciente/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Rendu-Osler-Weber disease, is a dominant inherited vascular disorder. The clinical diagnosis is based on the Curaçao criteria and pathogenic variants in the ENG and ACVRL1 genes are responsible for most cases of HHT. Four families with a negative targeted gene panel and selected by a multidisciplinary team were selected and whole-genome sequencing was performed according to the recommendations of the French National Plan for Genomic Medicine. Structural variations were confirmed by standard molecular cytogenetic analysis (FISH). In two families with a definite diagnosis of HHT, we identified two different paracentric inversions of chromosome 9, both disrupting the ENG gene. These inversions are considered as pathogenic and causative for the HHT phenotype of the patients. This is the first time structural variations are reported to cause HHT. As such balanced events are often missed by exon-based sequencing (panel, exome), structural variations may be an under-recognized cause of HHT. Genome sequencing for the detection of these events could be suggested for patients with a definite diagnosis of HHT and in whom no causative pathogenic variant was identified.
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Telangiectasia Hemorrágica Hereditária , Humanos , Telangiectasia Hemorrágica Hereditária/diagnóstico , Telangiectasia Hemorrágica Hereditária/genética , Telangiectasia Hemorrágica Hereditária/patologia , Mutação , Endoglina/genética , Sequência de Bases , Cromossomos Humanos Par 9/genética , Receptores de Activinas Tipo II/genéticaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: In areas of low physician density, especially as regards dermatologists in France, there is an increasing interest in tele-expertise. This is particularly the case in the Sarthe department, where the number of physicians continues to decline and access to care was further limited by the COVID 19 epidemic. STUDY DESIGN: We retrospectively collected data from tele-expertise requests submitted to Le Mans General Hospital by general practitioners via a dedicated platform between May 6, 2019, and April 9, 2021. RESULTS: Six hundred and forty three requests relating to 90 different diagnoses were recorded during this period. One hundred and thirty four patients (20% of requests) were invited to attend a face-to-face consultation within an average of 29â¯days. DISCUSSION: Through the use of tele-expertise at Le Mans Genreal Hospital it was possible to introduce a means of tackling the problem of the lack of dermatologists in the Sarthe department. Rapid responses enabled the number of consultation requests to be reduced, leading to fewer population displacements in the context of the present pandemic. CONCLUSION: These initial results are encouraging and confirm that tele-expertise seems a satisfactory option to optimize access to care for populations in areas of low physician density.
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COVID-19 , Médicos , Telemedicina , Masculino , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Hospitais Gerais , COVID-19/epidemiologia , FrançaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Coronaritis is a rare but serious complication of giant-cell arteritis (GCA), with an estimated prevalence of less than 1%, however difficult to establish, and of early onset. METHODS: We describe 2 cases of GCA presenting with coronaritis and present a review of the literature on this complication. RESULTS: The first patient presented with stable angina on common trunk coronaritis with ostial stenosis. Corticosteroid combined with tocilizumab from the outset resulted in improvement. Angioplasty was performed at 6months with good outcome. The second patient presented with asymptomatic tritruncular ostial coronaritis. Corticosteroid allowed clinic-biological improvement of GCA. Two years later, he presented relapse with an acute coronary syndrome, with favorable evolution after angioplasty, increase of corticosteroids and addition of tocilizumab. CONCLUSION: Patients presented were successfully treated with corticosteroids combined with tocilizumab and angioplasty of their coronary stenoses. Efficacy of tocilizumab in GCA has not been evaluated especially on coronaritis due to the rarity of this complication. Our experience and the cases reported in the literature suggest good results of angioplasty in this indication. Studies with long-term follow-up will be necessary to evaluate the risk of restenosis.
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Arterite de Células Gigantes , Humanos , Masculino , Arterite de Células Gigantes/complicações , Arterite de Células Gigantes/diagnóstico , Arterite de Células Gigantes/terapia , Angioplastia , Corticosteroides/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Cutaneous manifestations of Crohn's disease are frequent and include metastatic lesions. These are separated from the digestive tract and affect particularly the limbs and major folds. Umbilical involvement is exceptional. CASE REPORT: A 93-year-old woman followed for 6 years for Crohn's disease, in remission on infliximab, 5mg/kg every 8 weeks, consulted for a fissured and painful omphalitis. Histology revealed epithelioid granulomas without necrosis in the dermis, leading to the diagnosis of umbilical cutaneous metastasis of Crohn's disease. Infliximab intensification every 6 weeks led to a positive outcome. CONCLUSION: We report a unique case of umbilical metastatic localization of Crohn's disease occurring during treatment with anti-TNF alpha. The diagnosis was based on skin biopsy and histology which found epithelioid granulomas without caseous necrosis.
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Doença de Crohn , Dermatopatias , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Doença de Crohn/complicações , Doença de Crohn/diagnóstico , Doença de Crohn/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Humanos , Infliximab , Inibidores do Fator de Necrose Tumoral , UmbigoRESUMO
Autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases (AIDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases. They can occur in childhood and account for significant morbidity and mortality. Transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare can be difficult for patients and their families. It can interfere with patient follow-up and management, and eventually lead to complications. Although recommendations exist for the successful transition of patients with chronic diseases, few are specifically adapted to children and adults with AIDs (Suris et al., 2015-Solau-Gervais, 2012). The French working group on transition of the rare autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases presents its reflections and recommendations for a successful transition. Preparation for transition should start early. Its goals are to empower adolescents by providing them with the knowledge to manage their own care, respond appropriately to changes in their condition, and evolve within the adult healthcare system. This requires the active participation of the patient, his or her family, as well as the pediatric and adult medical teams. The transition process involves multidisciplinary care and dedicated therapeutic education programs. Finally, the identification of medical specialists by region, trained in rare AIDs and accompanied by expert patients, may improve the management of patients with rare AIDs from adolescence to adulthood.
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Doenças Hereditárias Autoinflamatórias , Transição para Assistência do Adulto , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Feminino , Doenças Hereditárias Autoinflamatórias/diagnóstico , Doenças Hereditárias Autoinflamatórias/epidemiologia , Doenças Hereditárias Autoinflamatórias/terapia , Humanos , Masculino , Doenças RarasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: As lack of awareness of rare diseases (RDs) among healthcare professionals results in delayed diagnoses, there is a need for a more efficient approach to RD training during academic education. We designed an experimental workshop that used role-play simulation with patient educators and focused on teaching "red flags" that should raise the suspicion of an RD when faced with a patient with frequently encountered symptoms. Our objective was to report our experience, and to assess the improvement in learners' knowledge and the satisfaction levels of the participants. RESULTS: The workshop consisted of 2 simulated consultations that both started with the same frequent symptom (Raynaud phenomenon, RP) but led to different diagnoses: a frequent condition (idiopathic RP) and an RD (systemic sclerosis, SSc). In the second simulated consultation, the role of the patient was played by a patient educator with SSc. By juxtaposing 2 seemingly similar situations, the training particularly highlighted the elements that help differentiate SSc from idiopathic RP. When answering a clinical case exam about RP and SSc, students that had participated in the workshop had a higher mean mark than those who had not (14 ± 3.7 vs 9.6 ± 5.5 points out of 20, p = 0.001). Participants mostly felt "very satisfied" with this training (94%), and "more comfortable" about managing idiopathic RP and SSc (100%). They considered the workshop "not very stressful" and "very formative" (both 71%). When asked about the strengths of this training, they mentioned the benefits of being put in an immersive situation, allowing a better acquisition of practical skills and a more interactive exchange with teachers, as well as the confrontation with a real patient, leading to a better retention of semiological findings and associating a relational component with this experience. CONCLUSIONS: Through the use of innovative educational methods, such as role-play simulation and patient educators, and by focusing on teaching "red flags", our workshop successfully improved RP and SSc learning in a way that satisfied students. By modifying the workshop's scenarios, its template can readily be applied to other clinical situations, making it an interesting tool to teach other RDs.
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Doença de Raynaud , Escleroderma Sistêmico , Humanos , Doenças Raras , Escleroderma Sistêmico/diagnósticoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The recommended treatments for advanced squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, anti-EGFR) and advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) (vismodegib and sonidegib) have many side effects. Nivolumab (anti-PD1 antibody) may be used as second-line therapy in SCC of the head and neck. We report the case of a patient with advanced SCC and BCC which regressed under pembrolizumab. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A 69-year-old man consulted for a large vertex SCC measuring 15cm in diameter. He also had BCC on the left nostril and sternal Bowen disease. Radiological assessment revealed cervical and parotid lymph node involvement. Treatment with pembrolizumab 2mg/kg every 3 weeks was decided at a Multidisciplinary Concertation Meeting. Tumor regression of the vertex SCC was noted at the third course of treatment, as well as regression of the nasal BCC and the sternal Bowen disease. A complete response was observed after 11 courses of treatment for SCC, 7 courses for BCC, and 10 courses for Bowen disease. CONCLUSION: We report an original case of cure of BCC with anti-PD1 (pembrolizumab) prescribed for locally advanced inoperable SCC. The place of this treatment in the therapeutic arsenal remains to be defined. Clinical trials are in progress concerning use of this treatment in advanced cutaneous SCC and inoperable BCC.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais Humanizados/uso terapêutico , Antineoplásicos Imunológicos/uso terapêutico , Doença de Bowen/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Basocelular/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Primárias Múltiplas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Nasais/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Cutâneas/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeça e Pescoço/tratamento farmacológico , Idoso , Carcinoma in Situ/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Metástase Linfática/tratamento farmacológico , Masculino , Indução de Remissão , TóraxRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Drug addiction causes chronic wounds (CW) responsible for severe complications. Very few studies are available on this topic. The aim of our study was to describe the demographic, clinical and etiological characteristics as well as the course of CW in drug addicts. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective and prospective multicenter study including all drug addicts with CW. RESULTS: We included 58 patients (17 prospectively), 84.5% of whom were male, of median age 43 years, presenting multiple CW as a result of intravenous (78.2%), inhaled (41.1%) and/or snorted (20%) drug abuse. Addiction to opioids (68.4%), cocaine (47.4%) and/or cannabis (40.4%) was ended and/or treated through substitution in 79.3% of patients. CW were fibrinous and necrotic (42.9 to 53.6%), recurrent (54.2%), and in some cases had been present for more than 1 year (61.5%). Intravenous drug addiction was associated with large, fibrinous, ulcers in a setting of venous and lymphatic insufficiency (74%). Only 23% of these wounds involved the upper limbs. Necrotic ulcers associated with clinical arteriopathy were described mainly with inhaled addiction. Abscesses (50%) and erysipelas (29.3%) were the most common cutaneous complications. After 3 months, 50% of CW were improved and 29.2% of patients were lost to follow-up. DISCUSSION: Drug abuse-related CW occurred preferentially in young men with history of intravenous abuse. For the most part, CW were seen on the legs and were associated with venous and lymphatic insufficiency, and the resulting major risk for cutaneous infection increased morbidity and mortality in this population in whom medical follow-up is inherently complicated.
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Abscesso/etiologia , Erisipela/etiologia , Úlcera Cutânea/etiologia , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/complicações , Adulto , Doença Crônica , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Insuficiência Venosa/etiologiaAssuntos
Tomada de Decisão Clínica , Fármacos Dermatológicos/uso terapêutico , Metotrexato/uso terapêutico , Psoríase/tratamento farmacológico , Talidomida/análogos & derivados , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Talidomida/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
A guideline group consisting of a pediatric rheumatologist, internists, rheumatologists, immunologists, a physiotherapist and a patient expert elaborated guidelines related to the management of juvenile dermatomyositis on behalf of the rare autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases network FAI2R. A systematic search of the literature published between 2000 and 2015 and indexed in PubMed was undertaken. Here, we present the expert opinion for diagnosis and treatment in juvenile dermatomyositis.
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Dermatomiosite/diagnóstico , Dermatomiosite/terapia , Criança , Terapia Combinada , Dermatomiosite/complicações , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Prova Pericial , França , HumanosRESUMO
PURPOSE: Therapeutic education (TE) intends to help patients with systemic lupus erythematosus to better understand their disease and to improve their quality of life. The objective of this study was to assess illness perceptions of the person to provide a motivational environment for TE. METHODS: Systemic lupus erythematosus patients followed in the department of internal medicine in Lille university hospital responded to a questionnaire assessing five dimensions of the person as proposed by Giordan: the cognitive (knowledge), perceptual (fatigue and pain), affective (anxious and depressive symptoms), infra-cognitive (intimate reasoning) and metacognitive (worldview) dimensions. The quality of life was also evaluated. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-four patients (114 women (92%); mean age 44.3±14.3 years) responded to the questionnaire. Regarding the cognitive dimension: quantity of information at the time of diagnosis was considered insufficient for 57 patients (46%). The median adherence evaluated by a scale had a median 97mm [88-100]. Regarding the perceptual dimension: pain was assessed at 59mm [44-78] and fatigue at 66mm [50-79] at visual scales. Regarding the affective dimension: prevalence of anxiety symptoms was 67% (83/124) and 28% (35/124) for depressive symptoms. Regarding the infra-cognitive dimension 78 patients (63%) had an external control place. Concerning the metacognitive dimension, systemic lupus erythematosus had repercussions on professional and family life. The quality of life was impacted. CONCLUSION: Multiple dimensions of systemic lupus erythematosus patient have to be considered for an optimal motivational environment for the practice of TE.
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/complicações , Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/psicologia , Adulto , Ansiedade/etiologia , Estudos Transversais , Depressão/etiologia , Função Executiva , Fadiga/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Dor/etiologia , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Qualidade de Vida , Inquéritos e Questionários , Escala Visual AnalógicaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Episodes of acquired bradykinin-mediated angioedema due to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may result in fatal outcomes. There is no consensus regarding emergency pharmacological management of these episodes. Treatment options include icatibant and C1INH concentrate. Tranexamic acid is administered for moderate episodes. Its efficacy in the treatment of ACE inhibitor-induced episodes of angioedema is not established. The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the benefits of emergency tranexamic acid administration in the management of ACE inhibitor-induced episodes of angioedema. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of the medical files of patients who consulted between 2010 and 2016 in two French tertiary care hospitals for a bradykinic angioedema attributed to an ACE treatment. All of them had received tranexamic acid as a first line treatment. RESULTS: Thirty three patients who had experienced severe episode of angioedema were included. Twenty seven patients showed significant improvement when treated with tranexamic acid alone. The six remaining patients were treated with icatibant (5/33) or C1INH concentrate (1/33), due to partial improvement after tranexamic acid therapy. None of the patients were intubated, no fatalities were recorded and no side effects were reported. CONCLUSION: Tranexamic acid is an easily accessible and affordable therapy that may provide effective treatment for ACE inhibitor-induced episodes of angioedema. It may help while waiting for a more specific treatment (icatibant and C1INH concentrate) that is at times unavailable in emergency departments.
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Angioedema/induzido quimicamente , Angioedema/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores da Enzima Conversora de Angiotensina/efeitos adversos , Bradicinina/fisiologia , Tratamento de Emergência/métodos , Ácido Tranexâmico/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoAssuntos
Melanoma , Nivolumabe , Humanos , Imunoterapia , Lactato Desidrogenases , Linfócitos , NeutrófilosAssuntos
Pioderma Gangrenoso/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Comorbidade , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologia , Feminino , França/epidemiologia , Doenças Hematológicas/epidemiologia , Humanos , Hipertensão/epidemiologia , Doenças Inflamatórias Intestinais/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Doenças Reumáticas/epidemiologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Background/Purpose Long-term anticoagulation is the standard treatment for thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). However, in daily practice, the question of withdrawing anticoagulation may arise, without any evidence-based recommendations. This study aimed to assess outcomes in APS patients after anticoagulation withdrawal. Methods Thrombotic APS patients followed in our centre, whose anticoagulation was withdrawn after APS diagnosis, were retrospectively selected, and were match-controlled with patients under anticoagulation, based on sex, age, APS clinical phenotype and disease duration. Results Thirty cases with anticoagulation withdrawal were included. Median follow-up was 51 months (12-124). The risk of thrombotic relapse was higher in cases compared to controls (7.3% versus 1.5% patient-year ( p = 0.01); hazard ratio 4.8; 95% confidence interval (1.4-16.7)). Male gender, anti-ß2GP1 and triple positivity at inclusion were predictive factors for thrombotic relapse. Conversely, aspirin prescription was a protective factor against relapses. Persistence of LA, anti-ß2GP1 and triple positivity over time were associated with a higher risk of thrombosis and aPL disappearance with a lower risk. Conclusion In our study, anticoagulation withdrawal was associated with an increased risk of thrombotic relapse. Our findings emphasize the influence of anti-ß2GP1 and triple positivity persistence over time on the risk of relapse and the benefit of aspirin prescription when anticoagulation has been withdrawn.
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Anticoagulantes/administração & dosagem , Síndrome Antifosfolipídica/complicações , Síndrome Antifosfolipídica/tratamento farmacológico , Trombose/complicações , Trombose/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto , Anticorpos Antifosfolipídeos/imunologia , Anticoagulantes/uso terapêutico , Aspirina/uso terapêutico , Coagulação Sanguínea/efeitos dos fármacos , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Modelos de Riscos Proporcionais , Recidiva , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic cyclic edema (ICE) is a rare cause of edema. To date, there is no standard of care. The physiopathology of ICE could be explained by an impairment of capillary permeability. In 1995, a study demonstrated the efficacy of metformin on symptoms and capillary permeability. We evaluated ICE-patients who were treated with metformin in our department. METHODS: We retrospectively included patients diagnosed for ICE between January 1997 and October 2013. ICE was diagnosed in the presence of edema after excluding other etiologies. LANDIS test was used to support ICE diagnosis in all patients. The absence of edema at follow-up was considered as complete response (CR), partial decreased was considered as partial response (PR). Adverse events were recorded. RESULTS: Thirteen patients have accepted to use metformin. The median treatment duration was 28.5 months [8-167] and the median follow-up of treated patients was 40.5 months [14-167]. CR was reached in 10 patients (77%), and PR in 2 patients (15%). Two patients reported side-effects as diarrheas and one of them stopped the treatment due to mild diarrhea. CONCLUSION: We report the interest and tolerance of the long-term use of metformin in ICE. No severe adverse events were noticed. A prospective study is needed to confirm the efficacy of metformin in ICE-patients.
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Edema/tratamento farmacológico , Hipoglicemiantes/uso terapêutico , Metformina/uso terapêutico , Adulto , Idoso , Permeabilidade Capilar/efeitos dos fármacos , Diarreia/induzido quimicamente , Edema/metabolismo , Feminino , Humanos , Hipoglicemiantes/administração & dosagem , Hipoglicemiantes/efeitos adversos , Masculino , Metformina/administração & dosagem , Metformina/efeitos adversos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Introduction The long-term risk of first thrombosis and benefit of prophylaxis in antiphospholipid antibody (aPL) carriers without history of thrombosis or obstetrical morbidity is poorly known. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term rate and risk factors associated with a first thrombosis in those patients. Patients and methods After a prior study ended in December 2005 and was already published, we extended the follow-up period of our cohort of aPL carriers. Results Ninety-eight of the 103 patients of the previous study were included. The annual first thrombosis rate was 2.3% per patient-year during a median of 13 years (6-17). None of the baseline characteristics was predictive of risk of first thrombosis, but persistent aPL over time were associated with an increased risk. The stronger association was found in triple aPL-positive carriers: OR 3.38 (95% CI: 1.24-9.22). Of note, conversely to our previous findings, no benefit of aspirin prophylaxis was observed. Conclusion The risk of first thrombosis in aPL carriers without history of thrombosis or obstetrical morbidity was significant, persisted linearly over time and was associated with persistent aPL. This risk was especially increased in triple aPL-positive carriers, in whom a close follow-up seems to be necessary. Nevertheless, the benefit of aspirin prophylaxis remained unclear.