Monitoring and integrated care coordination of patients with alpha-mannosidosis: A global Delphi consensus study.

INTRODUCTION: Current literature lacks consensus on initial assessments and routine follow-up care of patients with alpha-mannosidosis (AM). A Delphi panel was conducted to generate and validate recommendations on best practices for initial assessment, routine follow-up care, and integrated care coordination of patients with AM. METHODS: A modified Delphi method involving 3 rounds of online surveys was used. An independent administrator and 2 nonvoting physician co-chairs managed survey development, anonymous data collection, and analysis. A multidisciplinary panel comprising 20 physicians from 12 countries responded to 57 open-ended questions in the first survey. Round 2 consisted of 11 ranking questions and 44 voting statements. In round 3, panelists voted to validate 60 consensus statements. The panel response rate was ≥95% in all 3 rounds. Panelists used 5-point Likert scales to indicate importance (score of ≥3) or agreement (score of ≥4). Consensus was defined a priori as ≥75% agreement with ≥75% of panelists voting. RESULTS: Consensus was reached on 60 statements, encompassing 3 key areas: initial assessments, routine follow-up care, and treatment-related follow-up. The panel agreed on the type and frequency of assessments related to genetic testing, baseline evaluations, quality of life, biochemical measures, affected body systems, treatment received, and integrated care coordination in patients with AM. Forty-nine statements reached 90% to 100% consensus, 8 statements reached 80% to 85% consensus, and 1 statement reached 75% consensus. Two statements each reached consensus on 15 baseline assessments to be conducted at the initial follow-up visit after diagnosis in pediatric and adult patients. CONCLUSION: This is the first Delphi study providing internationally applicable, best-practice recommendations for monitoring patients with AM that may improve their care and well-being.

Characterization of the plasma proteomic profile of Fabry disease: Potential sex- and clinical phenotype-specific biomarkers.

Fabry disease (FD) is a X-linked rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficient α-galactosidase A (α-GalA) activity. Early diagnosis and the prediction of disease course are complicated by the clinical heterogeneity of FD, as well as by the frequently inconclusive biochemical and genetic test results that do not correlate with clinical course. We sought to identify potential biomarkers of FD to better understand the underlying pathophysiology and clinical phenotypes. We compared the plasma proteomes of 50 FD patients and 50 matched healthy controls using DDA and SWATH-MS. The >30 proteins that were differentially expressed between the 2 groups included proteins implicated in processes such as inflammation, heme and haemoglobin metabolism, oxidative stress, coagulation, complement cascade, glucose and lipid metabolism, and glycocalyx formation. Stratification by sex revealed that certain proteins were differentially expressed in a sex-dependent manner. Apolipoprotein A-IV was upregulated in FD patients with complications, especially those with chronic kidney disease, and apolipoprotein C-III and fetuin-A were identified as possible markers of FD with left ventricular hypertrophy. All these proteins had a greater capacity to identify the presence of complications in FD patients than lyso-GB3, with apolipoprotein A-IV standing out as being more sensitive and effective in differentiating the presence and absence of chronic kidney disease in FD patients than renal markers such as creatinine, glomerular filtration rate and microalbuminuria. Identification of these potential biomarkers can help further our understanding of the pathophysiological processes that underlie the heterogeneous clinical manifestations associated with FD.

Manejo clínico odontológico de un paciente con mucopolisacaridosis tipo III. (Síndrome de Sanfilippo) / Dental clinical management of a patient with type III mucopolysaccharidosis (Sanfilippo syndrome)

El síndrome de Sanfilippo (mucopolisacaridosis tipo III) es un trastorno lisosomal causado por un defecto en el catabolismo del sulfato de heparano. La mucopolisacaridosis tipo III es el tipo más común de todas las mucopolisacaridosis. La base patógena de la enfermedad consiste en el almacenamiento de sustrato no degradado en el sistema nervioso central. El deterioro cognitivo progresivo que resulta en demencia y anomalías de comportamiento son las principales características clínicas del síndrome de Sanfilippo. La mucopolisacaridosis tipo III puede diagnosticarse erróneamente como otras formas de retraso del desarrollo, trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad y trastornos del espectro autista, debido a la falta de síntomas somáticos y a la presencia de formas leves y atípicas de la enfermedad. Los pacientes con síndrome de Sanfilippo pueden tener niveles de glicosaminoglicanos en la orina comparativamente bajos, lo que da como resultado un ensayo urinario falso negativo. El diagnóstico definitivo se realiza mediante un ensayo enzimático en leucocitos y fibroblastos cultivados. Actualmente no existe un tratamiento eficaz de la mucopolisacaridosis tipo III, aunque las investigaciones en curso sobre el gen, la reducción de sustratos y las terapias de reemplazo de enzimas intratecales esperan obtener un método curativo para alterar el daño devastador del sistema nervioso central en un futuro próximo. El tratamiento odontológico de los pacientes con MPS-III requiere colaboración multidisciplinar, siendo de vital importancia el mantenimiento y controles periódicos, sobre todo en fases tempranas de la enfermedad. En estados avanzados se requerirá el uso de la anestesia general o la sedación profunda para dichos tratamientos, lo que supondrá un enorme reto para el profesional. (AU)

Sanfilippo syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type III) is a lysosomal disorder caused by a defect in the catabolism of heparan sulfate. Mucopolysaccharidosis type III is the most common type of mucopolysaccharidosis. The pathogenic basis of the disease consists of the storage of non-degraded substrate in the central nervous system. The progressive cognitive deterioration that results in dementia and behavioral abnormalities are the main clinical features of Sanfilippo syndrome. Mucopolysaccharidosis type III can be misdiagnosed as other forms of developmental delay, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autistic spectrum disorders due to the lack of somatic symptoms, the presence of mild and atypical forms of the disease. Patients with Sanfilippo syndrome may have comparatively low glycosaminoglycan levels in the urine, resulting in a falsenegative urinary test. The definitive diagnosis is made by an enzymatic assay in cultured leukocytes and fibroblasts. There is currently no effective treatment for mucopolysaccharidosis type III, although ongoing research on the gene, substrate reduction and intrathecal enzyme replacement therapies hope to obtain a curative method to alter the devastating damage of the central nervous system in the future next. The dental treatment of patients with MPS-III requires multidisciplinary collaboration, being of vital importance the maintenance and periodic controls especially in early phases of the disease. In advanced stages, the use of general anesthesia or deep sedation will be required for dental procedures, which will be a huge challenge for the professional. (AU)

Consideraciones bucodentales en pacientes con Síndrome de Morquio / Dental considerations of the morquio síndrome

La mucopolisacaridosis tipo IV (MPS-IV) también conocida como enfermedad de Morquio en recuerdo del pediatra uruguayo Luis Morquio que la describió por primera vez, es una enfermedad congénita causada por la deficiencia de la enzima N-acetilgalactosamina 6 sulfatasa o de la enzima B-Galactosidasa. Estas anomalías enzimáticas tienen como consecuencia que se acumulen en diferentes tejidos del organismo cantidades elevadas de mucopolisacaridos. En la bibliografía se describe con detalle los defectos del esmalte que presentan los pacientes diagnosticados del síndrome de Morquio. Estos defectos son una característica aparentemente constante en la enfermedad y, por lo tanto, hace necesaria las visitas al odontólogo para su control evitándose problemas mayores. Dichos defectos consisten en un esmalte anormalmente delgado, que es áspero debido a los numerosos hoyos diminutos y a una superficie irregular. La delgadez del esmalte da como resultado una forma alterada y decoloración de los dientes que, añadido a los diastemas interdentales, provocan alteraciones en la oclusión. Aparte de estos defectos, el esmalte es histológicamente normal y tiene una du-reza y radiodensidad normales. El trata-miento odontológico de los pacientes con MPS-IV requiere colaboración multidisciplinar, debido a que las manifestaciones orales de la enfermedad pueden aparecer a cualquier edad, resultando en ocasiones tedioso para el paciente y complicado para el profesional. Especial mención merecen las terapias utilizadas como trata-miento sintomático de la enfermedad, así como el manejo de la vía aérea en el caso de intervenciones bajo anestesia general o sedación para tratar ciertas patologías del territorio bucomaxilodental

Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV (MPS-IV) also known as Morquio’s disease in memory of the Uruguayan pediatrician Luis Morquio who described it for the first time, is a congenital disease caused by the deficiency of the enzyme N-acetylgalactosamine 6 sulfatase or enzyme B -Galactosidase. These enzymatic anomalies result in high amounts of mucopolysaccharides accumulating in different tissues of the organism. The enamel defects presented by patients diagnosed with Morquio syndrome are described in detail in the bibliography. These defects are an apparently constant feature in the disease and, therefore, make visits to the dentist necessary for their control, avoiding major problems. These defects consist of an abnormally thin enamel that is rough due to numerous tiny holes and an irregular surface. The thinness of the enamel results in an altered form and discoloration of the teeth, which added to the interdental diastemas, cause alterations in the occlusion. Apart from these defects, the enamel is histologically normal and has a normal hardness and radiodensity.Dental treatment of patients with MPS-IV requires multidisciplinary collaboration, because the oral manifestations of the disease can appear at any age, being sometimes tedious for the patient and complicated for the professional. Special mention should be made of the therapies used as a symptomatic treatment of the disease, as well as the management of the airway in the case of interventions under general anesthesia or sedation to treat certain pathologies of the bucomaxillodental territory

Diferencias entre agalsidasa alpha y agalsidasa Beta en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Fabry / Differences between agalsidase alpha and agalsidase Beta in the treatment of Fabry disease

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Proceso de transición de la asistencia pediátrica a la adulta en pacientes con errores congénitos del metabolismo. Documento de consenso / Transition process from paediatric to adult care in patients with inborn errors of metabolism. Consensus statement

Antecedentes y objetivo: El proceso de transición de la asistencia pediátrica a la adulta es un tema de gran interés en los últimos años, especialmente en enfermedades crónicas de inicio en la infancia, como los errores congénitos del metabolismo (ECM). Los avances en el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de estas enfermedades han mejorado su pronóstico, encontrando en la actualidad un elevado número de pacientes con ECM que alcanzan la edad adulta y necesitan ser atendidos por profesionales no pediátricos. El objetivo de este trabajo es establecer unas pautas de actuación para que los especialistas involucrados garanticen una transición exitosa de la atención sanitaria de estos pacientes. Metodología: Tras realizar una revisión bibliográfica del tema, los autores, partiendo de su propia experiencia, elaboraron un documento inicial que fue sometido a sucesivos debates hasta obtener el documento definitivo. En caso de discrepancia de criterio, la recomendación de consenso se decidió por mayoría. Resultados: Se presentan una serie de recomendaciones para el mejor abordaje clínico de la transición asistencial de los pacientes con ECM desde el entorno pediátrico a la asistencia de adultos, con el objetivo de conseguir los mejores resultados en este proceso, dadas las características especiales de este subgrupo de pacientes, así como las principales dificultades que conlleva el proceso de transición Conclusiones: Se resalta el papel del médico internista en este proceso de transición y su correcta articulación con el entorno pediátrico y social. Asimismo, se recomiendan acciones y actitudes para mejorar la calidad de dicha transición (AU)

Background and objective: The transition process from paediatric to adult care is a subject of great interest in recent years, especially in chronic diseases with childhood onset, such as inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). Advances in diagnosis and treatment of these diseases have improved their prognosis, with a high number of patients with IEM who currently reach adult age and need to be attended to by non-paediatric professionals. The objective of this work is to establish action guidelines so that the specialists involved can guarantee a successful transition of these patients’ healthcare. Methodology: After carrying out a bibliographic review of the subject, the authors, beginning with their own experience, produced an initial document which was subjected to successive debates until the final document was obtained. The consensus recommendation was decided by the majority in case of criterion discrepancy. Results: A series of recommendations are presented for the best clinical management of the transitions of care of patients with IEM from the paediatric to adult care setting in order to achieve the best results in this process given the special characteristics of this patient subgroup and the main difficulties entailed in the transition process. Conclusions: The role of the internal medicine doctor in this transition process and correct interrelation with the paediatric and social setting is stressed. Furthermore, actions and attitudes are suggested to improve the quality of said transition (AU)

Afectación gastrointestinal comomanifestación inicial de una amiloidosis primaria / Gastrointestinal involvement as the initial

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Elevación del CA 19.9 en el carcinoma urotelial de vejiga / Elevation of CA 19.9 in urothelial bladder cancer

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Enfermedad de Fabry en España: primer análisis de la respuesta al tratamiento de sustitución enzimática / Fabry disease in Spain: first analysis of the response to enzyme replacement therapy

Fundamento y objetivo: La enfermedad de Fabry es un trastorno lisosómico con herencia ligada al cromosoma X debido a una deficiencia de alfagalactosidasa A, lo que produce una acumulación progresiva de globotriaosilceramida (Gb3), que ocasiona disfunción multiorgánica y muerte temprana. Desde hace pocos años disponemos de tratamiento de sustitución enzimática (TSE) y la base de datos Fabry Outcome Survey (FOS) de España brinda la oportunidad de estudiar su efectividad. El objetivo del presente estudio es describir la seguridad del TSE con agalsidasa alfa y su eficacia en el riñón, el corazón y en el dolor. Pacientes y método: Se analizan los efectos a 1, 2, 3 y 4 años del TSE con agalsidasa alfa sobre la función renal (evaluada mediante la estimación de la filtración glomerular), proteinuria, tamaño cardíaco (evaluado mediante ecocardiografía), arritmias, anomalías valvulares cardíacas y dolor (evaluado mediante la necesidad de tratamiento antiálgico concomitante) en 33 pacientes que recibieron TSE. Asimismo se evalúa la seguridad del TSE. Resultados: El tratamiento con agalsidasa alfa estabilizó la función renal, aunque el resultado depende de la situación al inicio del TSE. Existe una tendencia a la estabilización de la función renal en los pacientes con deterioro leve de ésta, una tendencia a la mejoría en aquellos con deterioro moderado y al empeoramiento en aquellos con deterioro grave. La proteinuria y el grosor del ventrículo izquierdo también se estabilizan con TSE y mejora el dolor. Se objetiva una incidencia del 0,7% de reacciones adversas relacionadas con la infusión del tratamiento. Conclusiones: El TSE con agalsidasa alfa es seguro y estabiliza la alteración orgánica objetivada en los pacientes con enfermedad de Fabry

Background and objective: Fabry disease is a X-linked lysosomal disorder caused by a deficient activity of the enzyme alfa-galactosidase A. Lack of enzyme activity results in progressive accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) leading to multiorgan dysfunction and early death. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) has recently become available and the database Fabry Outcome Survey (FOS) of Spain gives us the opportunity to asses the efficacy of this therapy. Our objective is to describe the safety and the effects on renal, cardiac and neurological (pain) aspects of ERT with agalsidase alfa. Patients and method: The effects of 1, 2, 3 and 4 years of ERT with agalsidase alfa on renal function (assessed by estimated glomerular filtration rate), proteinuria, heart size (assessed by echocardiography), arrhythmias, cardiac valvular anomalies and pain (assessed by the need of concomitant pain therapy) were analyzed in 33 patients under treatment. Safety of ERT was assessed by the reported infusion-related reactions in FOS. Results: Overall, treatment with agalsidase alfa stabilized renal function, but the final result depends on the onset of ERT: there is a tendency to stabilization of renal function in those patients with mild deterioration of renal function, a tendency to improve in those patients with moderate deterioration and to worse in those with severe deterioration of renal function. Proteinuria and left ventricular heart size also estabilized under ERT, and pain improved. TSE infusion-related reactions occurred with an incidence of 0.7%. Conclusions: ERT with agalsidase alfa is safe and stabilized the abnormal clinical parameters observed in patients with Fabry disease

Epidemiología de las tromboembolias pulmonares asintomáticas en los pacientes con cáncer / Epidemiology of asymptomatic pulmonary embolism in cancer patients

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