Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis: a study in 97 patients.

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is associated with higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS). The prevalence of MS varies according to the studied population as it suffers influence of genetics, aging, sedentary behaviour and diet. OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of MS in local psoriasis patients and the influence of psoriasis variables on its appearance. METHODS: A group of 97 psoriasis patients were studied for MS and compared with 97 controls. Psoriasis type, nail involvement, psoriasis extension measured by PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) were obtained through physical examination and history of previous myocardial infarction, angina and stroke were obtained through chart review. RESULTS: Comparison of MS prevalence in psoriasis patients (49.4%) with controls (35.0%) showed difference with p=0.04; OR=1.8 (95%CI=1.02-3.23). Patients with psoriasis had higher body mass index (p=0.02), higher systolic blood pressure (p=0.007), lower HDL cholesterol (p=0.01), higher glucose (p=0.04), higher waist circumference (p=0.003) and more angina pectoris (p=0.03;OR=2.5; 95% 0=1.04-6.15) than controls. When psoriasis sample with and without MS were compared, those with MS were older (p=0.0004), had disease onset at older age (p=0.02), more tobacco exposure (p=0.02), and a tendency to have less scalp involvement (p=0.06) in univariate analysis. Logistic regression showed that only age and scalp involvement were independently associated with MS in the psoriasis sample. CONCLUSION: In our psoriasis sample, MS prevalence is high and the items that deserve more attention are central obesity, low HDL, hypertension and smoking habits. In the psoriasis group, MS was associated independently with older age and less scalp involvement.

Metabolic syndrome and psoriasis: a study in 97 patients

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is associated with higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS). The prevalence of MS varies according to the studied population as it suffers influence of genetics, aging, sedentary behaviour and diet. OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of MS in local psoriasis patients and the influence of psoriasis variables on its appearance. METHODS: A group of 97 psoriasis patients were studied for MS and compared with 97 controls. Psoriasis type, nail involvement, psoriasis extension measured by PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) were obtained through physical examination and history of previous myocardial infarction, angina and stroke were obtained through chart review. RESULTS: Comparison of MS prevalence in psoriasis patients (49.4%) with controls (35.0%) showed difference with p=0.04; OR=1.8 (95%CI=1.02-3.23). Patients with psoriasis had higher body mass index (p=0.02), higher systolic blood pressure (p=0.007), lower HDL cholesterol (p=0.01), higher glucose (p=0.04), higher waist circumference (p=0.003) and more angina pectoris (p=0.03;OR=2.5; 95% 0=1.04-6.15) than controls. When psoriasis sample with and without MS were compared, those with MS were older (p=0.0004), had disease onset at older age (p=0.02), more tobacco exposure (p=0.02), and a tendency to have less scalp involvement (p=0.06) in univariate analysis. Logistic regression showed that only age and scalp involvement were independently associated with MS in the psoriasis sample. CONCLUSION: In our psoriasis sample, MS prevalence is high and the items that deserve more attention are central obesity, low HDL, hypertension and smoking habits. In the psoriasis group, MS was associated independently with older age and less scalp involvement.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Estudar a prevalência de SM (Síndrome metabólica) em pacientes com psoríase de nossa localidade, assim como a influência das variáveis da psoríase no seu aparecimento. MÉTODOS: Noventa e sete pacientes com psoríase foram estudados para SM e comparados com 97 controles. Dados sobre o tipo de psoríase, envolvimento de unhas e extensão da lesão cutânea medida pelo PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) foram obtidas por meio de exame físico. Dados de infarto do miocárdio, angina pectoris e acidente vascular cerebral prévios foram coletados por meio de revisão de prontuários e questionamento direto. RESULTADOS: A comparação da prevalência de SM em pacientes com psoríase (49,4%) com controles (35,0%) apresentou diferença com p = 0,04; OR = 1,8 (IC95% = 1,02-3,23). Pacientes com psoríase apresentaram maior índice de massa corporal (p = 0,02), maior pressão arterial sistólica (p = 0,007), menor colesterol HDL (p = 0,01), maiores valores de glicose (p = 0,04), maior circunferência da cintura (p = 0,003) e mais angina pectoris (p = 0,03; OR = 2,5; IC95% = 1,04-6,15) do que controles. Quando os pacientes de psoríase com e sem SM foram comparados entre si, aqueles com SM eram mais velhos (p = 0,0004), apresentaram início da doença em idade mais avançada (p = 0,02), tinham maior exposição ao fumo (p = 0,02) e tendência a ter menor envolvimento no couro cabeludo (p = 0,06) quando comparados com os sem SM na análise univariada. A regressão logística mostrou que apenas a idade e o envolvimento do couro cabeludo foram independentemente associados à SM na amostra de psoríase. CONCLUSÃO: Na presente amostra de pacientes com psoríase, a prevalência de SM é alta e os itens que merecem mais atenção são obesidade central, baixo HDL, hipertensão e hábito de fumar. No grupo da psoríase, a SM foi associada de forma independente com idade mais avançada e menor envolvimento no couro cabeludo.

Do you know this syndrome? Clouston syndrome.

Ectodermal dysplasias are conditions that present primary defects in two or more tissues of ectodermal origin and can be classified as hypohidrotic and hidrotic. Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia or Clouston syndrome is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis and appears as a triad of clinical findings: palmoplantar keratoderma, nail dystrophy, and hypotrichosis. The hair is sparse and brittle. The nails become thickened and dystrophic, which is an essential characteristic of the syndrome. The diagnosis is made based on clinical findings. This study reports a case of a patient who began with changes in hair, nails and palmoplantar keratoderma in early childhood.

Do you know this syndrome? Clouston syndrome

Abstract Ectodermal dysplasias are conditions that present primary defects in two or more tissues of ectodermal origin and can be classified as hypohidrotic and hidrotic. Hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia or Clouston syndrome is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis and appears as a triad of clinical findings: palmoplantar keratoderma, nail dystrophy, and hypotrichosis. The hair is sparse and brittle. The nails become thickened and dystrophic, which is an essential characteristic of the syndrome. The diagnosis is made based on clinical findings. This study reports a case of a patient who began with changes in hair, nails and palmoplantar keratoderma in early childhood.

Perception of brittle nails in dermatologic patients: a cross-sectional study.

Brittle Nails Syndrome is characterized by fragility of the nail plate, affecting 27% of women. We evaluated dermatology patients in a cross-sectional study about perception of nail fragility. One hundred and thirty eight women were included, with median age of 36.5 years. Nail examination showed changes in 57% and 49% reported nail fragility. The first three fingernails were the most affected. Onychoschizia was related to onychophagia (OR = 3.29), housework (OR = 2.95) and water contact (OR = 2.44). Onychorrhexis had the strongest association with nail fragility perception (OR = 17.89). The fragility was more perceived by those who were black, of mixed race and atopic, and was associated with depressed mood.

Perfil epidemiológico, hematológico e de tratamento das leucemias agudas no Hospital Universitário Evangélico de Curitiba em um período de dois anos / Epidemiology, hematological profile and treatment of acute leukemia at Hospital Universitário Evangélico de Curitiba along two years

A leucemia representa numericamente cerca de 3% de todos os tipos de câncer. As leucemias agudas têm como principal característica o acúmulo de células jovens (blásticas) anormais na medula óssea, que substituem as células sanguíneas normais. No presente estudo, durante o período de julho de 2009 a julho de 2011, analisaram-se 29 prontuários de pacientes com leucemias agudas, internados no Hospital Universitário Evangélico de Curitiba. Avaliaram-se os seguintes dados nos prontuários: sexo, idade, cor, profissão, queixa principal, data do diagnóstico, classificação da leucemia, hemograma de admissão e de saída, mielograma, protocolo de quimioterapia, complicações, antibioticoterapia, óbito e causa mortis. Encontrou-se uma prevalência de 75,9% (n=22) casos de LMA (leucemia mieloide aguda) sobre 24,1% (n=7) casos de LLA (leucemia mieloide aguda). A idade média encontrada foi 39,7 anos. Houve uma predominância de pacientes do sexo feminino e brancos. A queixa principal encontrada com maior frequência foi astenia/fraqueza (51,7%). Foram detectados blastos no sangue periférico de 58,6% dos pacientes no momento da admissão. A taxa de mortalidade correspondeu a 51,7%, sendo choque séptico a causa mais comum

Leukemia is numerically about 3% of all cancers. The acute leukemia has as main characteristic the accumulation of immature white blood cells (blast) abnormal bone marrow, replacing normal blood cells. During the period of July 2009 to July 2011 there were analyzed medical records of 29 patients with acute leukemia admitted in a University Hospital in Curitiba. We evaluated the following information on the medical records: sex, age, race, profession, chief complaint, date of diagnosis, classification of leukemia, blood counts of entry and exit, bone marrow, chemotherapy protocol, complications, antibiotic therapy, death and cause of death. We found a prevalence of 75.9% (n = 22) cases of AML, over 24.1% (n = 7) cases of ALL. Mean age was 39.7 years. There was a predominance of females and white race. The chief complaint found more frequently was asthenia / weakness (51.7%). Blasts were detected in peripheral blood of 58.6% of patients on admission. The mortality rate amounted to 51.7%, and septic shock was the most common cause.

Glomerulonefrite lúpica em paciente com FAN Negativo / Lupus Glomerulonephritis in Patient with Negative ANA (Antinuclear Antibody)

O lúpus eritematoso sistêmico (LES) é uma doença autoimune, inflamatória e crônica com manifestações sistêmicas. A glomerulonefrite é conhecida como uma das complicações mais comuns do LES. As manifestações renais são difíceis de caracterizar e a nefrite lúpica é um preditor importante do prognóstico. O fator antinuclear (FAN) geralmente é detectado em 95% dos pacientes com LES. Em casos de FAN negativo, a biópsia renal, é necessária porque, além de estabelecer a classificação histológica, tem implicações prognósticas e terapêuticas e exclui outras possibilidades diagnósticas. No presente trabalho é apresentado um caso de uma paciente feminina de 30 anos com glomerulonefrite FAN negativa após uma gravidez complicada por doença hipertensiva associada à gravidez, sendo diagnosticada com LES através de biópsia renal característica.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, and inflammatory disorder with systemic characteristics. Glomerulonephritis is known as one of the most common complications of SLE. The renal manifestations are difficult to characterize and lupus nephritis is an important predictor of prognosis. The antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are usually detected in 95% of patients with SLE. In cases of ANA negative, renal biopsy is necessary because, in addition to establishing the histological classification, has prognostic and therapeutic implications and exclude other diagnostic possibilities. In this paper we present a case of a 30 years old female, with an ANA negative glomerulonephritis after a Specific Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy that was diagnosed as lupus because of a characteristic renal biopsy.