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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 113(10): 923-929, nov.- dic. 2022. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-213026

ABSTRACT

Background The diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is usually delayed in children without a family history. We aimed to define the prevalence and characteristics of prevalent skin manifestations in NF1 compared to the general population, which continue to be excluded from the diagnostic criteria for NF1. Patients and methods Case–control study, matched by age groups, in which 108 patients with a diagnosis of NF1 and 137 healthy controls were included. Results The prevalence of nevus anemicus (NA) (p<0.001) and juvenile xanthogranulomas (JXG) (p<0.001) was significantly higher in the population affected by NF1 than in the control population. A specificity of 99.27% [confidence interval (CI): 95.4–99.96%] and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 98.80% [92.54–99.94%] were estimated for NA and a specificity of 99.27% [95.4–99.96%] and a PPV of 92.86% [64.17–99.63%] for JXG in the diagnosis of NF1 in children who present 6 or more Café-au-lait macules. Statistically significant differences were also evidenced in the distribution by phototypes (p 0.025) and in relation to generalized itching with no other cause (p<0.001). Conclusions NA and JXG are relevant clinical findings for the diagnosis of NF1, especially during the first years of life. We consider that its inclusion among the diagnostic criteria of the disease should be evaluated (AU)


Antecedentes El diagnóstico de la neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (NF1) se demora normalmente en niños sin antecedentes familiares. Nuestro objetivo fue definir la prevalencia y características de las manifestaciones cutáneas prevalentes en NF1, en comparación con la población general, que siguen siendo excluidas de los criterios diagnósticos para NF1. Pacientes y métodos Estudio de casos y controles, pareado por grupos de edad, en el que se incluyeron 108 pacientes diagnosticados de NF1 y 137 controles sanos. Resultados La prevalencia de nevus anemicus (NA) (p < 0,001) y xantogranuloma juvenil (XJ) (p < 0,001) fue significativamente superior en la población afectada de NF1, en comparación con el grupo control. Se estimaron una especificidad del 99,27% [Intervalo de confianza (IC): 95,4-99,96%] y un valor predictivo positivo (VPP) del 98,80% [92,54-99,94%] para NA, y una especificidad del 99,27% [95,4-99,96%] y VPP del 92,86% [64,17-99,63%] para XJ en el diagnóstico de NF1 en niños que presentan 6 o más manchas café con leche. También se evidenciaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la distribución por fototipos (p 0,025), y con relación al prurito generalizado sin ninguna otra causa (p <,001). Conclusiones Los NA y los XJ son hallazgos clínicos relevantes para el diagnóstico de NF1, especialmente durante los primeros años de vida. Consideramos que debería evaluarse su inclusión en los criterios diagnósticos de la enfermedad (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/diagnosis , Neurofibromatosis 1/diagnosis , Pigmentation Disorders/diagnosis , Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile/diagnosis , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 113(10): t923-t929, nov.- dic. 2022. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-213027

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes El diagnóstico de la neurofibromatosis tipo 1 (NF1) se demora normalmente en niños sin antecedentes familiares. Nuestro objetivo fue definir la prevalencia y características de las manifestaciones cutáneas prevalentes en NF1, en comparación con la población general, que siguen siendo excluidas de los criterios diagnósticos para NF1. Pacientes y métodos Estudio de casos y controles, pareado por grupos de edad, en el que se incluyeron 108 pacientes diagnosticados de NF1 y 137 controles sanos. Resultados La prevalencia de nevus anemicus (NA) (p < 0,001) y xantogranuloma juvenil (XJ) (p < 0,001) fue significativamente superior en la población afectada de NF1, en comparación con el grupo control. Se estimaron una especificidad del 99,27% [Intervalo de confianza (IC): 95,4-99,96%] y un valor predictivo positivo (VPP) del 98,80% [92,54-99,94%] para NA, y una especificidad del 99,27% [95,4-99,96%] y VPP del 92,86% [64,17-99,63%] para XJ en el diagnóstico de NF1 en niños que presentan 6 o más manchas café con leche. También se evidenciaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la distribución por fototipos (p 0,025), y con relación al prurito generalizado sin ninguna otra causa (p <,001). Conclusiones Los NA y los XJ son hallazgos clínicos relevantes para el diagnóstico de NF1, especialmente durante los primeros años de vida. Consideramos que debería evaluarse su inclusión en los criterios diagnósticos de la enfermedad (AU)


Background The diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is usually delayed in children without a family history. We aimed to define the prevalence and characteristics of prevalent skin manifestations in NF1 compared to the general population, which continue to be excluded from the diagnostic criteria for NF1. Patients and methods Case–control study, matched by age groups, in which 108 patients with a diagnosis of NF1 and 137 healthy controls were included. Results The prevalence of nevus anemicus (NA) (p<0.001) and juvenile xanthogranulomas (JXG) (p<0.001) was significantly higher in the population affected by NF1 than in the control population. A specificity of 99.27% [confidence interval (CI): 95.4–99.96%] and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 98.80% [92.54–99.94%] were estimated for NA and a specificity of 99.27% [95.4–99.96%] and a PPV of 92.86% [64.17–99.63%] for JXG in the diagnosis of NF1 in children who present 6 or more Café-au-lait macules. Statistically significant differences were also evidenced in the distribution by phototypes (p 0.025) and in relation to generalized itching with no other cause (p<0.001). Conclusions NA and JXG are relevant clinical findings for the diagnosis of NF1, especially during the first years of life. We consider that its inclusion among the diagnostic criteria of the disease should be evaluated (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/diagnosis , Neurofibromatosis 1/diagnosis , Pigmentation Disorders/diagnosis , Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile/diagnosis , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 113(10): T923-T929, 2022.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36162491

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is usually delayed in children without a family history. We aimed to define the prevalence and characteristics of prevalent skin manifestations in NF1 compared to the general population, which continue to be excluded from the diagnostic criteria for NF1. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Case-control study, matched by age groups, in which 108 patients with a diagnosis of NF1 and 137 healthy controls were included. RESULTS: The prevalence of nevus anemicus (NA) (P<.001) and juvenile xanthogranulomas (JXG) (P<.001) was significantly higher in the population affected by NF1 than in the control population. A specificity of 99.27% (confidence interval): 95.4-99.96%] and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 98.80% [92.54-99.94%] were estimated for NA and a specificity of 99.27% [95.4-99.96%] and a PPV of 92.86% [64.17-99.63%] for JXG in the diagnosis of NF1 in children who present 6 or more Café-au-lait macules. Statistically significant differences were also evidenced in the distribution by phototypes (P=.025) and in relation to generalized itching with no other cause (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: NA and JXG are relevant clinical findings for the diagnosis of NF1, especially during the first years of life. We consider that its inclusion among the diagnostic criteria of the disease should be evaluated.


Subject(s)
Neurofibromatosis 1 , Pigmentation Disorders , Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile , Child , Humans , Neurofibromatosis 1/diagnosis , Neurofibromatosis 1/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/diagnosis , Prevalence , Inflammation
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 113(10): 923-929, 2022.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35636506

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is usually delayed in children without a family history. We aimed to define the prevalence and characteristics of prevalent skin manifestations in NF1 compared to the general population, which continue to be excluded from the diagnostic criteria for NF1. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Case-control study, matched by age groups, in which 108 patients with a diagnosis of NF1 and 137 healthy controls were included. RESULTS: The prevalence of nevus anemicus (NA) (p<0.001) and juvenile xanthogranulomas (JXG) (p<0.001) was significantly higher in the population affected by NF1 than in the control population. A specificity of 99.27% [confidence interval (CI): 95.4-99.96%] and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 98.80% [92.54-99.94%] were estimated for NA and a specificity of 99.27% [95.4-99.96%] and a PPV of 92.86% [64.17-99.63%] for JXG in the diagnosis of NF1 in children who present 6 or more Café-au-lait macules. Statistically significant differences were also evidenced in the distribution by phototypes (p 0.025) and in relation to generalized itching with no other cause (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: NA and JXG are relevant clinical findings for the diagnosis of NF1, especially during the first years of life. We consider that its inclusion among the diagnostic criteria of the disease should be evaluated.


Subject(s)
Neurofibromatosis 1 , Pigmentation Disorders , Xanthogranuloma, Juvenile , Child , Humans , Neurofibromatosis 1/diagnosis , Neurofibromatosis 1/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/epidemiology , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/etiology , Cafe-au-Lait Spots/diagnosis , Prevalence , Inflammation
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Clin Exp Dermatol ; 46(3): 430-437, 2021 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33217048

ABSTRACT

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the skin and the eyes. The pathogenesis of rosacea is complex and includes the interaction between genetic and environmental factors, dysregulation of the innate immune system, neurovascular modifications and the interaction with skin commensals. Clinical manifestations in children include the telangiectatic form, papulopustular rosacea, ocular rosacea, periorificial dermatitis, granulomatous rosacea and idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma. Management is aimed at identifying and avoiding triggers. Topical therapy is used for mild cases with topical antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents. Oral agents are indicated, in combination with topical therapy, for moderate to severe cases. Prolonged therapy may be required.


Subject(s)
Rosacea , Administration, Oral , Administration, Topical , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Child , Dermatologic Agents/therapeutic use , Eye Diseases/diagnosis , Eye Diseases/drug therapy , Eye Diseases/etiology , Eye Diseases/pathology , Facial Dermatoses/diagnosis , Facial Dermatoses/drug therapy , Facial Dermatoses/etiology , Facial Dermatoses/pathology , Granuloma/diagnosis , Granuloma/drug therapy , Granuloma/etiology , Granuloma/pathology , Humans , Rosacea/diagnosis , Rosacea/drug therapy , Rosacea/etiology , Rosacea/pathology
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Br J Dermatol ; 183(4): 729-737, 2020 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32562567

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Chilblains ('COVID toes') are being seen with increasing frequency in children and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Detailed histopathological descriptions of COVID-19 chilblains have not been reported, and causality of SARS-CoV-2 has not yet been established. OBJECTIVES: To describe the histopathological features of COVID-19 chilblains and to explore the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the tissue. METHODS: We examined skin biopsies from seven paediatric patients presenting with chilblains during the COVID-19 pandemic. Immunohistochemistry for SARS-CoV-2 was performed in all cases and electron microscopy in one. RESULTS: Histopathology showed variable degrees of lymphocytic vasculitis ranging from endothelial swelling and endotheliitis to fibrinoid necrosis and thrombosis. Purpura, superficial and deep perivascular lymphocytic inflammation with perieccrine accentuation, oedema, and mild vacuolar interface damage were also seen. SARS-CoV-2 immunohistochemistry was positive in endothelial cells and epithelial cells of eccrine glands. Coronavirus particles were found in the cytoplasm of endothelial cells on electron microscopy. CONCLUSIONS: Although the clinical and histopathological features were similar to other forms of chilblains, the presence of viral particles in the endothelium and the histological evidence of vascular damage support a causal relation of the lesions with SARS-CoV-2. Endothelial damage induced by the virus could be the key mechanism in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 chilblains and perhaps also in a group of patients severely affected by COVID-19 presenting with features of microangiopathic damage. What is already known about this topic? Despite the high number of cases of chilblains seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, a definite causative role for SARS-CoV-2 has not yet been proven. Different pathogenetic hypotheses have been proposed, including coagulation anomalies, interferon release and external factors. What does this study add? The demonstration of SARS-CoV-2 in endothelial cells of skin biopsies by immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy confirms that these lesions are part of the spectrum of COVID-19. Virus-induced vascular damage and secondary ischaemia could explain the pathophysiology of COVID-19 chilblains. Our findings support the hypothesis that widespread endothelial infection by SARS-CoV-2 could have a pathogenetic role in the severe forms of COVID-19. Linked Comment: Wetter. Br J Dermatol 2020; 183:611.


Subject(s)
Chilblains/virology , Coronavirus Infections/complications , Endothelium, Vascular/pathology , Pneumonia, Viral/complications , Skin Diseases/virology , Vasculitis/virology , Betacoronavirus/isolation & purification , Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity , Biopsy , COVID-19 , Chilblains/pathology , Child , Coronavirus Infections/pathology , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Endothelial Cells/pathology , Endothelial Cells/ultrastructure , Endothelial Cells/virology , Endothelium, Vascular/virology , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Microscopy, Electron , Pandemics , Pneumonia, Viral/pathology , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , SARS-CoV-2 , Skin/blood supply , Skin/pathology , Skin/virology , Skin Diseases/pathology , Vasculitis/pathology
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 111(1): 7-19, ene.-feb. 2020. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-191480

ABSTRACT

El nevo de Spitz es una neoplasia melanocítica de células epitelioides o fusiformes que suele aparecer en la infancia. Su naturaleza es benigna, aunque en ocasiones puede mostrar unas características difíciles de distinguir del melanoma. En las últimas décadas se han clasificado las neoplasias melanocíticas spitzoides en 3tipos: nevus de Spitz, tumor de Spitz atípico y melanoma spitzoide. El tumor de Spitz atípico hace referencia a las neoplasias melanocíticas spitzoides que tienen unas características histopatológicas atípicas insuficientes para realizar el diagnóstico de melanoma y cuyo potencial maligno, actualmente, es incierto. Nuestro objetivo es revisar los aspectos clínicos, dermatoscópicos, histopatológicos e inmunohistoquímicos de este conjunto de tumores


A Spitz nevus is a melanocytic neoplasm of epithelioid and/or spindle cells that usually appears in childhood. These lesions are by nature benign, but their features can sometimes make them difficult to distinguish from melanomas. Spitzoid melanocytic lesions have been grouped into 3 types in recent decades: Spitz nevi, atypical Spitz tumors, and spitzoid melanomas. Atypical Spitz tumors are spitzoid melanocytic proliferations that have atypical histopathologic features that are insufficient to support a diagnosis of melanoma. The malignant potential of these lesions is at present uncertain. This review examines the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic features of this group of lesions


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/diagnosis , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/pathology , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Melanoma/diagnosis , Nevus, Spindle Cell/diagnosis , Immunohistochemistry , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/epidemiology , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , Nevus, Spindle Cell/pathology
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 111(1): 20-25, ene.-feb. 2020. graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-191481

ABSTRACT

Las neoplasias melanocíticas con morfología spitzoide (nevo de Spitz, tumor de Spitz atípico y melanoma spitzoide) abarcan un espectro desde lesiones benignas a malignas. Debido al potencial maligno incierto de los tumores de Spitz atípicos, el abordaje terapéutico ha generado durante años controversia. El desarrollo de nuevas técnicas moleculares parece prometedor y ha contribuido a una mejor predicción del comportamiento biológico de los tumores de Spitz. Nuestro objetivo es revisar las características citogenéticas de los tumores de Spitz, el pronóstico y actualizar las últimas recomendaciones de manejo


Melanocytic neoplasms with spitzoid morphology (Spitz nevi, atypical Spitz tumors, and spitzoid melanomas) may be benign or malignant. Because the malignant potential of atypical Spitz tumors is uncertain, the proper therapeutic approach has been much debated over the years. Promising new techniques for molecular analysis have enabled better predictions of the biological behavior of these tumors. We review their cytogenetic features and prognosis and also provide an update of the most recent recommendations for management


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/diagnosis , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/genetics , Cytogenetics/methods , Prognosis , Melanoma/diagnosis , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/therapy , Melanoma/genetics , Case-Control Studies , Cytogenetics
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Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) ; 111(1): 20-25, 2020 Jan 02.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31739993

ABSTRACT

Melanocytic neoplasms with spitzoid morphology (Spitz nevi, atypical Spitz tumors, and spitzoid melanomas) may be benign or malignant. Because the malignant potential of atypical Spitz tumors is uncertain, the proper therapeutic approach has been much debated over the years. Promising new techniques for molecular analysis have enabled better predictions of the biological behavior of these tumors. We review their cytogenetic features and prognosis and also provide an update of the most recent recommendations for management.


Subject(s)
Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/diagnosis , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/therapy , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Skin Neoplasms/therapy , Child , Cytogenetic Analysis , Humans , Molecular Diagnostic Techniques , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/genetics , Prognosis , Skin Neoplasms/genetics
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Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) ; 111(1): 7-19, 2020 Jan 02.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31787210

ABSTRACT

A Spitz nevus is a melanocytic neoplasm of epithelioid and/or spindle cells that usually appears in childhood. These lesions are by nature benign, but their features can sometimes make them difficult to distinguish from melanomas. Spitzoid melanocytic lesions have been grouped into 3 types in recent decades: Spitz nevi, atypical Spitz tumors, and spitzoid melanomas. Atypical Spitz tumors are spitzoid melanocytic proliferations that have atypical histopathologic features that are insufficient to support a diagnosis of melanoma. The malignant potential of these lesions is at present uncertain. This review examines the clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic features of this group of lesions.


Subject(s)
Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/diagnosis , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Nevus, Epithelioid and Spindle Cell/pathology , Skin Neoplasms/pathology
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 110(3): 227-231, abr. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-181713

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes; La dermatitis atópica (DA) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica de la piel típicamente infantil cuyas formas graves pueden afectar intensamente la calidad de vida del paciente. Existen formas refractarias al tratamiento convencional en las que es preciso emplear inmunosupresores sistémicos como la azatioprina (AZA) para alcanzar un buen control de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia y la tolerancia de la AZA en niños con DA grave. Pacientes y métodos: Se realizó una revisión retrospectiva de niños con DA grave tratados con AZA entre enero de 2007 y mayo de 2017. Resultados: Se revisaron 11 pacientes (6 varones, 5 mujeres) con una edad promedio de 13 años (rango 8-18 años). La edad media ± DE al inicio del tratamiento fue de 10,9 ± 2,2 años (IC 95% 8,6-13,1). La media de la dosis inicial de AZA fue de 1,8 ± 0,2 mg/kg/d. Evaluamos la respuesta al tratamiento de nuestros pacientes a las 4 semanas, entre la semana 12 y la 16, y a partir de los 6 meses. La media del tratamiento fue de 10,8 ± 5,7 meses. Dos pacientes tuvieron que suspender el tratamiento por efectos adversos. Siete de los 9 pacientes restantes presentaron un aclaramiento completo o casi completo de la DA a los 6 meses de tratamiento. Conclusión: En nuestra experiencia, la AZA es bien tolerada y puede ser considerada como una opción terapéutica en los niños con DA grave refractaria a tratamientos convencionales


Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects children. Severe forms may have a profound effect on patients’ quality of life. Some forms are resistant to conventional treatment and require the use of systemic immunosuppressants such as azathioprine (AZA) to adequately manage the disease. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance of AZA in children with severe AD. Patients and methods: We performed a retrospective study of children with severe AD treated with AZA between January 2007 and May 2017. Results: We reviewed the cases of 11 patients (6 boys and 5 girls) with a mean age of 13 years (range, 8-18 years). The mean (SD) age at start of treatment was 10.9 (2.2) years (95% CI 8.6-13.1). The mean initial dosage of AZA was 1.8 (0.2) mg/kg/d. We evaluated treatment response after 4 weeks, 12 to 16 weeks, and 6 months. Mean treatment duration was 10.8 (5.7) months. Treatment had to be suspended in 2 patients because of adverse effects. Seven of the 9 remaining patients presented complete or almost complete clearance of the AD after 6 months of treatment. Conclusion: In our experience, AZA is well tolerated and may be considered as a treatment option in children with severe AD resistant to conventional treatment


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Azathioprine/adverse effects , Evaluation of the Efficacy-Effectiveness of Interventions , Azathioprine/therapeutic use , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Steroids/administration & dosage
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Actas Dermosifiliogr (Engl Ed) ; 110(3): 227-231, 2019 Apr.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30376955

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects children. Severe forms may have a profound effect on patients' quality of life. Some forms are resistant to conventional treatment and require the use of systemic immunosuppressants such as azathioprine (AZA) to adequately manage the disease. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and tolerance of AZA in children with severe AD. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective study of children with severe AD treated with AZA between January 2007 and May 2017. RESULTS: We reviewed the cases of 11 patients (6 boys and 5 girls) with a mean age of 13 years (range, 8-18 years). The mean (SD) age at start of treatment was 10.9 (2.2) years (95% CI 8.6-13.1). The mean initial dosage of AZA was 1.8 (0.2) mg/kg/d. We evaluated treatment response after 4 weeks, 12 to 16 weeks, and 6 months. Mean treatment duration was 10.8 (5.7) months. Treatment had to be suspended in 2 patients because of adverse effects. Seven of the 9 remaining patients presented complete or almost complete clearance of the AD after 6 months of treatment. CONCLUSION: In our experience, AZA is well tolerated and may be considered as a treatment option in children with severe AD resistant to conventional treatment.


Subject(s)
Azathioprine/therapeutic use , Dermatitis, Atopic/drug therapy , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Adolescent , Azathioprine/adverse effects , Child , Female , Humans , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Male , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Br J Dermatol ; 179(4): 933-939, 2018 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29901853

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: X-linked recessive ichthyosis (XLI) is a relatively common type of ichthyosis caused by a deficiency in the steroid sulfatase (STS) enzyme. It is the only type of ichthyosis that can be both syndromic and nonsyndromic. Typical clinical features include dark-brown scale of variable size favouring the extensor surfaces of the extremities. OBJECTIVES: To characterize clinically nonsyndromic XLI, with a particular focus on extracutaneous manifestations. METHODS: This was a multicentre retrospective review of clinical findings from a case series of patients with a clinical and genetic diagnosis of XLI. RESULTS: We identified 30 patients with XLI belonging to 25 different families carrying a deletion in the STS locus. All patients had dark scales of variable size on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. Lack of flexural involvement and pruritus were common but inconsistent findings, whereas palmoplantar hyperlinearity was absent in all but one patient. A history of orchiopexy was present in 10% and thus was more common than expected vs. the general population (3%). Neurological disorders including epilepsy (13%) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; 30%) were over-represented in patients with XLI. CONCLUSIONS: This was a retrospective study with a limited number of patients. In the absence of confirmatory genetic testing and family history of the disease, dark-brown scale of the extensor surfaces and the absence of palmoplantar hyperlinearity appear to be the most reliable clinical findings supporting a diagnosis of XLI. Dermatologists should be aware of the high prevalence of ADHD and epilepsy in patients with nonsyndromic XLI.


Subject(s)
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/epidemiology , Epilepsy/epidemiology , Ichthyosis, X-Linked/complications , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/genetics , Child , Child, Preschool , Epilepsy/genetics , Gene Deletion , Genetic Testing , Humans , Ichthyosis, X-Linked/diagnosis , Ichthyosis, X-Linked/genetics , Ichthyosis, X-Linked/pathology , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Medical History Taking , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Skin/pathology , Spain , Steryl-Sulfatase/genetics , Young Adult
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 108(7): 609-619, sept. 2017. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-166916

ABSTRACT

Las enfermedades monogénicas autoinflamatorias son un grupo de enfermedades emergentes y heterogéneas en continuo estudio y desarrollo en la actualidad. Nuestro objetivo es revisar estas enfermedades desde el punto de vista de su etiopatogenia y principales manifestaciones, con el fin de proponer una clasificación, basada en las características clinicopatológicas de las lesiones cutáneas típicas, que resulte de utilidad en la práctica clínica habitual de los dermatólogos. El texto está enfocado en el diagnóstico de estos síndromes durante la edad pediátrica, ya que es el periodo habitual de aparición de los primeros síntomas y signos. La primera parte de la revisión se centrará en el desarrollo de los síndromes urticariformes, que incluyen a su vez las criopirinopatías y los síndromes hereditarios asociados a fiebres periódicas, y de los síndromes pustulosos, resumiendo al final del texto las alternativas terapéuticas de estos síndromes autoinflamatorios y sus mutaciones genéticas (AU)


Monogenic autoinflammatory diseases are a heterogeneous emergent group of conditions that are currently under intensive study. We review the etiopathogenesis of these syndromes and their principal manifestations. Our aim is to propose a classification system based on the clinicopathologic features of typical skin lesions for routine clinical use in dermatology. Our focus is on diagnosis in pediatric practice given that this is the period when the signs and symptoms of these syndromes first appear. In Part 1 we discuss the course of urticaria-like syndromes, which include cryopyrin-associated periodic conditions and hereditary periodic fever syndromes. Pustular syndromes are also covered in this part. Finally, we review the range of therapies available as well as the genetic mutations associated with these autoinflammatory diseases (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases/genetics , Urticaria/diagnosis , Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous/genetics , Mutation/genetics , Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes/genetics , Skin Ulcer/genetics , Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases/classification
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Actas dermo-sifiliogr. (Ed. impr.) ; 108(7): 620-629, sept. 2017. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-166917

ABSTRACT

El descubrimiento de nuevos síndromes autoinflamatorios y nuevas mutaciones está avanzando a una velocidad vertiginosa en los últimos años. La segunda parte de la revisión está centrada en el estudio de los síndromes histiocítico-macrofágicos y de los síndromes vasculopáticos, incluyendo al final del texto una tabla con las alternativas terapéuticas de estos síndromes autoinflamatorios y sus mutaciones genéticas (AU)


The discovery of new autoinflammatory syndromes and novel mutations has advanced at breakneck speed in recent years. Part 2 of this review focuses on vasculitis syndromes and the group of histiocytic and macrophage activation syndromes. We also include a table showing the mutations associated with these autoinflammatory syndromes and treatment alternatives (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Histiocytic Disorders, Malignant/genetics , Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases/genetics , Peripheral Vascular Diseases/genetics , Mutation/genetics , Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases/classification , Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous/genetics , Telangiectasis/genetics , Complement C1q/deficiency , Adenosine Deaminase/deficiency
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