J. Campos Esteban, E. Rabadán Rubio, E. Fernández Fernández, A. Abbasi Pérez, A. Movasat Hajkhan
{"title":"Espondiloartritis, espondilitis anquilopoyética y síndrome SAPHO","authors":"J. Campos Esteban, E. Rabadán Rubio, E. Fernández Fernández, A. Abbasi Pérez, A. Movasat Hajkhan","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spondyloarthritis is a heterogeneous group of chronic rheumatic diseases characterized by autoimmune/autoinflammatory involvement of different structures of the axial skeleton; entheses; peripheral joints; and extra-articular tissues such as the eyes, skin, and intestine. These conditions share a genetic basis, with HLA-B27 as a predisposing factor, in addition to immunological and environmental factors that contribute to their development. The clinical manifestations, which usually occur in flares, include inflammatory lumbar pain, peripheral arthritis, enthesitis, and extra-articular symptoms (uveitis, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease). Its natural progression leads to the onset of tissue damage and characteristic osteogenesis. The diagnosis is based on a detailed clinical assessment supported by laboratory tests and imaging studies, notable among which is the use of magnetic resonance imaging for early detection, mainly in axial forms. Therapeutic strategies seek to reduce inflammation, alleviate symptoms, and prevent progression of structural damage, combining pharmacological treatments (NSAIDs, DMARDs, and biologics) with non-pharmacological interventions, including regular exercise. Delayed diagnosis and insufficient management represent significant challenges, underscoring the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the event of the onset of extra-musculoskeletal manifestations in order to improve patient health outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1915-1922"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Rabadán Rubio, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, P. Pretel Ruiz, C. Bohórquez Heras, L. Ruiz Gutiérrez
{"title":"Artritis reactiva","authors":"E. Rabadán Rubio, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, P. Pretel Ruiz, C. Bohórquez Heras, L. Ruiz Gutiérrez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reactive arthritis (RA) is a form of aseptic arthritis that usually occurs one to six weeks after a primary infection that did not initially affect the joints. The microorganisms usually involved in its onset tend to have a genitourinary or enteric origin. It usually appears in young patients, with a peak incidence in individuals between 30 and 40 years of age. The natural history of this disease classifies the clinical manifestations according to chronology in an acute phase, in which the symptoms of the primary infection manifest and followed a few days later by joint manifestations, and a chronic phase of disease, if the symptoms persist for more than six months. Symptoms include musculoskeletal manifestations (peripheral and axial arthritis, dactylitis, and enthesitis) and extra-articular manifestations, including mucocutaneous manifestations such as balanitis circinata and keratoderma blennorrhagicum, and ocular manifestations, with conjunctivitis being the most common. The diagnosis should be made by attempting to identify the causative bacteria via culture when possible, serology, or molecular tests such as RCP. Antibiotic therapy should be used to treat the active infection. For joint manifestations, NSAIDs and corticosteroids are the first line of treatment, followed by disease-modifying drugs and anti-TNF-alpha for refractory or chronic cases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1932-1941"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Corral Cuadrado, J. Muñoz Serrano, M. Ramírez Martín, E. Fernández Fernández
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de las uveítis anteriores","authors":"C. Corral Cuadrado, J. Muñoz Serrano, M. Ramírez Martín, E. Fernández Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Uveitis is characterized by inflammation of the ocular vascular layer between the sclera and the retina. It is divided into anterior, intermediate, and posterior uveitis according to the anatomical location of the inflammation. Most cases of anterior uveitis are idiopathic, but it is essential to make a differential diagnosis, especially with autoimmune diseases, infections, or ocular causes. To do so, a good case history and physical examination as well as conducting additional tests are important.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1958-1962"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Bohórquez Heras, A. Movasat Hajkhan, A. Abbasi Pérez, M. Ramírez Martín
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de las entesitis","authors":"C. Bohórquez Heras, A. Movasat Hajkhan, A. Abbasi Pérez, M. Ramírez Martín","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Enthesitis is one of the key manifestations in spondyloarthritis, both in its axial and peripheral manifestations. An adequate diagnostic approach is essential to recognize involvement of the entheses, which is often difficult to detect by physical examination alone. Different clinical indexes that can be used in clinical practice have been developed to aid in the systematic screening of the most important enthesitis. From an imaging point of view, ultrasound is currently considered the gold standard test for the evaluation and diagnosis of enthesitis. The MASEI is the most commonly used index for assessment. Both a plain x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging are tests that can help in making a proper diagnosis in the entheseal involvement of these diseases.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1968-1972"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Moriano Morales, I. González Fernández , I. González Fernández
{"title":"Protocolo de tratamiento de los antilinfocitos B en las enfermedades inmunomediadas","authors":"M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Moriano Morales, I. González Fernández , I. González Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>B lymphocytes play a key role in the pathophysiology of systemic autoimmune diseases (SAD), as they not only transform into autoantibody-producing plasma cells, but also secrete proinflammatory cytokines that amplify the immune response. In addition, these lymphocytes act as antigen-presenting cells, which promotes the activation of T lymphocytes and perpetuates the autoimmune process. Aberrant B-cell activation contributes to the formation of immune complexes that, when deposited in different organs and tissues, cause tissue damage, as observed in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic sclerosis. Due to their central role in the pathogenesis of SAD, B-cells have become a key therapeutic target. Therapies targeting these lymphocytes, such as rituximab, have shown efficacy in improving clinical outcomes and reducing systemic inflammation. However, their use entails risks, such as an increase in serious infections due to its immunosuppressive effect and the possible induction of hypogammaglobulinemia, lymphopenia, and neutropenia, which compromises the patient's immune defense. Close monitoring of immunoglobulin levels and the administration of antimicrobial prophylaxis according to the patient's needs is essential.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 30","pages":"Pages 1842-1846"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143834465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Muñoz Serrano, M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, J. Campos Esteban
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la oligoartritis","authors":"J. Muñoz Serrano, M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, J. Campos Esteban","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oligoarthritis is defined as inflammation that affects between two and four joints. Its etiology can be of any nature and it may progress to polyarthritis, suggesting common pathogenic mechanisms of the different clinical forms. For the etiological diagnosis, a detailed clinical assessment is required that includes a case history and physical examination as well as additional tests to differentiate it from other conditions. Synovial fluid analysis is key to identifying inflammation or infection and, in many cases, further analysis and radiological studies are also required to confirm the diagnosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1952-1957"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Díez Morrondo, M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Sieiro Santos, I. González Fernández
{"title":"Mujer de 56 años con fiebre, síndrome general, desnutrición y agitación","authors":"C. Díez Morrondo, M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Sieiro Santos, I. González Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.018","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 30","pages":"Pages 1847.e1-1847.e4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143834466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Moriano Morales, I. González Fernández , I. González Fernández
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la fiebre en las enfermedades reumáticas autoinmunes sistémicas","authors":"M. Retuerto Guerrero, C. Moriano Morales, I. González Fernández , I. González Fernández","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.04.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fever is a common symptom in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and vasculitis. Its emergence can be attributed to multiple causes, including the inflammatory activity of the underlying disease, opportunistic infections related to immunosuppression, and, in more infrequent cases, underlying neoplasms. It is crucial to consider that some infections, such as bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, can simulate a flare-up of immune-mediated disease, leading to diagnostic confusion and a potential delay in appropriate treatment. In addition, certain drugs used in the management of SARDs, such as immunosuppressants or biologics, may predispose to these infections, further complicating the differential diagnosis. A systematic approach that includes a detailed case history, thorough physical examination, and appropriate selection of laboratory and imaging tests is essential to identify the underlying cause. This protocol aims to optimize early diagnosis and treatment, reducing complications and improving patient prognosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 30","pages":"Pages 1839-1841"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143834469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, J. Muñoz Serrano
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la sacroilitis y la discitis","authors":"M. Ramírez Martín, C. Corral Cuadrado, E. Rico Sánchez-Mateos, J. Muñoz Serrano","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2025.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sacroiliitis is characterized by lower back pain with an inflammatory rhythm. It is usually in the gluteal area and can be unilateral or bilateral. It sometimes radiates to the pelvic area or lower limbs through the posterior face and can be confused with radicular pain. It is difficult to diagnose, as its presentation is similar to many other causes of back pain; therefore, its diagnosis is by exclusion. It is important to establish the cause of the symptoms, including infectious, degenerative, or idiopathic inflammatory causes (usually in the context of spondyloarthritis), among others. Laboratory and imaging tests such as sacroiliac joint radiography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used for diagnosis, the latter being very useful in the differential diagnosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 32","pages":"Pages 1963-1967"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}