C.I. Morellón Peña, A. Mendoza Martínez, A.C. Leal Ferrero, V. Jiménez Yuste
{"title":"Alteraciones del sistema hemostático","authors":"C.I. Morellón Peña, A. Mendoza Martínez, A.C. Leal Ferrero, V. Jiménez Yuste","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hemostasis is a dynamic process that involves the finely coordinated regulation of various components, including platelets, plasma proteins, and the endothelium, to maintain hemostatic balance and prevent bleeding diathesis and thrombosis. The understanding of this process has evolved toward a model where interactions occur mainly on cell surfaces. This update analyzes the physiology of hemostasis, with greater emphasis on secondary hemostasis. It addresses various diagnostic techniques used to evaluate bleeding diathesis, from basic studies to molecular analysis, highlighting the importance of molecular diagnostics in the accurate identification of these disorders. A review of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common congenital coagulation disorders (hemophilia and von Willebrand disease) is also presented, along with a brief mention of less common hereditary coagulopathies and congenital hyperfibrinolysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 22","pages":"Pages 1275-1287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141394","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. Callejas Charavía, G. López de Hontanar Torres, G. Motornaya Morozova, M. Menor Gómez
{"title":"Síndromes mielodisplásicos y leucemia mielomonocítica crónica","authors":"M. Callejas Charavía, G. López de Hontanar Torres, G. Motornaya Morozova, M. Menor Gómez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a heterogeneous group of clonal diseases of hematopoietic progenitor cells. They are characterized by hypercellular bone marrow and ineffective hematopoiesis, which leads to the onset of cytopenia, morphological abnormalities, and a greater tendency to progress to acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML). Due to the highly variable clinical course, it is recommended that prognostic indexes be established to help identify progression to AML and make treatment decisions. However, when starting treatment, not only does the prognostic index have an influence, but age, comorbidities, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) functional status, and the social environment must also be taken into account. Unlike high-risk MDS, where the goal of treatment is to modify the natural history of the disease and prolong overall survival, in low-risk MDS, the main goal is to improve cytopenia and quality of life with as little toxicity as possible.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 20","pages":"Pages 1171-1182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663669","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}
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de las leucocitosis afebriles","authors":"A. Puchol, P. Villafuerte","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Leukocytosis, defined as an increase in the white blood cell count, can occur in a multitude of clinical situations. This protocol will focus on afebrile leukocytosis. To assess leukocytosis, the type of cell with increased values, the degree of leukocytosis, and the patient's symptoms must be evaluated and the morphology of cells observed under the microscope must be taken into account.</div><div>Neutrophilia refers to an increase of at least two standard deviations above the mean in the number of neutrophils in peripheral blood. The most frequent causes of neutrophilia are reactive forms (secondary to another condition) and the other group are those of primary origin when there is autonomous medullary hyperproduction.</div><div>Lymphocytosis is defined as an absolute lymphocyte count greater than 4000/μl, although up to 8000/μl may be normal in newborns and children. Reactive causes are more common in children or young adults, notable among which are mononucleosis syndromes. Other important causes are those secondary to clonal disorders; therefore, a blood smear study for cell morphology and flow cytometry study are required.</div><div>Monocytosis is defined as an increase in the number of monocytes in peripheral blood above 1000/μl. The most frequent causes are infections. Other important causes to consider, especially if monocytosis is sustained and secondary causes have been ruled out, are primary hematologic malignancies, especially in older adults or in patients with unexplained cytopenias.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 20","pages":"Pages 1198-1203"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663699","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}
A. Mendoza Martínez, M. Velasco Troyano, M. Hernández Arriaza, V. Jiménez Yuste
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la trombocitopenia","authors":"A. Mendoza Martínez, M. Velasco Troyano, M. Hernández Arriaza, V. Jiménez Yuste","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thrombocytopenia is defined as a decrease in platelet count below 150 x 10<sup>9</sup>/l, which increases the risk of hemorrhage in the form of mucocutaneous bleeding. Thrombocytopenias can be of congenital or acquired origin, the latter being more frequent. To reach a diagnosis, it is crucial to take a complete medical history and perform a comprehensive physical examination, expanding the study with additional tests according to clinical suspicion. A peripheral blood smear is a fundamental pillar in the diagnosis, as it allows for ruling out the common EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia and identifying some morphological features suggestive of certain etiologies. A correct etiological diagnosis is essential in order to avoid misdiagnoses that lead to unnecessary treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 22","pages":"Pages 1331-1334"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141401","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}
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico de la neutropenia","authors":"L. Castilla García , M. Argüello Marina","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Neutropenia consists of a decrease in the absolute neutrophil count. It is a common and potentially serious complication in patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. Its origin may be linked to underlying diseases, myelosuppressive chemotherapy, or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It greatly increases the risk of serious bacterial and fungal infections. Effective management of neutropenia is crucial in order to prevent infectious complications and improve clinical outcomes. It can have various causes, including autoimmune disorders, nutritional deficiencies, viral infections, infectious pathogens, and myelosuppressive drugs. The diagnosis is based on assessing the absolute neutrophil count and classifying it according to severity. Infections can be ruled out by means of a detailed clinical history and, in certain situations, by performing imaging tests. The possibility of underlying hematologic disorders should be assessed through specific tests, such as a bone marrow biopsy, flow cytometry, and next-generation sequencing. Managing neutropenia entails the identification and treatment of the underlying cause as well as the prevention and management of infectious complications. Treatment measures range from suspending myelosuppressive drugs to using colony-stimulating factors, empirical antibiotic therapy in cases of febrile neutropenia, and antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients. Multidisciplinary care is required for comprehensive, optimal management of neutropenia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 20","pages":"Pages 1209-1213"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663700","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. Sánchez Tabernero, A. Blanco Sánchez, J. Martínez-López, I. Zamanillo Herreros
{"title":"Anemias carenciales y anemia megaloblástica","authors":"M. Sánchez Tabernero, A. Blanco Sánchez, J. Martínez-López, I. Zamanillo Herreros","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Deficiency anemia, defined as a deficiency of essential factors for red blood cell formation and maturation, is a global health problem. The main cause is iron deficiency, followed by megaloblastic anemia, which is mainly due to a deficiency of folic acid or vitamin B12, both essential coenzymes for DNA synthesis. Vitamin B12 requires complex absorption in the gastrointestinal system that involves different phases, as does folic acid, whose main absorption occurs in the duodenum and jejunum. The clinical manifestations of megaloblastic anemia include the typical symptoms of anemia, which is common regardless of the cause, and neurological symptoms that are specific to vitamin B12, or cobalamin, deficiency. The diagnosis is made via blood tests which reveal macrocytic anemia with low reticulocytes. The definitive diagnosis is made when decreased levels of vitamin B12 or folic acid, respectively, are observed. Treatment involves replenishment of the deficient nutrients either orally or parenterally, depending on severity and etiology. Approved formulations available in Spain are included in the text.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 21","pages":"Pages 1227-1233"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706529","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}
A. Blanco Sánchez, E. Parra Virto, J. Martínez-López, I. Zamanillo Herreros
{"title":"Anemia ferropénica. Enfermedades por depósito de hierro","authors":"A. Blanco Sánchez, E. Parra Virto, J. Martínez-López, I. Zamanillo Herreros","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia worldwide, especially in women of childbearing age, due to gynecological losses or during pregnancy, and in older adult patients, in whom it is often the first sign of a digestive tract disease. Clinical suspicion begins with the detection of abnormalities in the blood count, such as microcytosis, and is confirmed by determining analytical parameters related to iron metabolism, such as serum ferritin. A diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia requires an investigation into its causes, as it may be the first sign of a major underlying disease such as a neoplasm. Treatment consists of managing the underlying disease and daily fasting oral iron supplementation. This may pose problems of tolerance and adherence. In such cases, or if there is malabsorption, the intravenous route may be used. On the other hand, excess iron can have equally deleterious effects due to deposits in various organs such as the heart or liver. Its main causes are hemochromatosis and hematologic diseases with ineffective hematopoiesis. Treatment consists of phlebotomy or iron chelation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 21","pages":"Pages 1234-1242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142706531","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. Hernández Arriaza, M. Velasco Troyano, A. Mendoza Martínez, V. Jiménez Yuste
{"title":"Trombofilia y trombosis","authors":"M. Hernández Arriaza, M. Velasco Troyano, A. Mendoza Martínez, V. Jiménez Yuste","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thrombophilia involves a predisposition to venous thromboembolism, which encompasses deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The different thrombophilias can be classified as congenital or acquired. Among congenital thrombophilias, those that merit mention include factor V Leiden deficiency, prothrombin G20210A gene mutation, and the others described below. Among acquired thrombophilias, antiphospholipid syndrome merits mention, given its clinical relevance and prevalence. Its diagnostic criteria have recently been updated. It is essential to identify patients who have had thrombosis, and are thus candidates for thrombophilia screening, in order to reach an accurate diagnosis as soon as possible and establish early anticoagulant treatment to avoid late complications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 22","pages":"Pages 1309-1318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143141397","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}
{"title":"Protocolo diagnóstico de la trombocitosis","authors":"V. Cardos Gómez , C. Vázquez Martínez","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thrombocytosis is defined as a peripheral blood platelet count above the reference value (more than 450000/μl). Thrombocytosis can be of primary etiology (such as a clonal disorder of the bone marrow, either acquired or congenital), but the most frequent cause is thrombocytosis reactive to other diseases. There is also pseudothrombocytosis due to «errors» in automatic analyzers, in which various blood elements can be misinterpreted as platelets. It is important to make a good differential diagnosis because of the prognostic and therapeutic implications of thrombocytosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 20","pages":"Pages 1204-1208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663698","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}
N. Curto-García , P. Gili Herreros , C. Portocarrero de las Heras Pérez , E. Magro Mazo
{"title":"Neoplasias mieloproliferativas crónicas Filadelfia negativas","authors":"N. Curto-García , P. Gili Herreros , C. Portocarrero de las Heras Pérez , E. Magro Mazo","doi":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.med.2024.10.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This update discusses in detail the remaining classic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), called Philadelphia (Ph)-negative chronic MPNs. They include polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, and other less frequent conditions such as chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) and chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL). MPNs are included in the ICC (International Consensus Classification) in the myeloid neoplasms and acute leukemia category, similar to the WHO classification of hematolymphoid neoplasms revised in 2022<span><span>1</span></span>, <span><span>2</span></span>, <span><span>3</span></span>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100912,"journal":{"name":"Medicine - Programa de Formación Médica Continuada Acreditado","volume":"14 20","pages":"Pages 1157-1170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142663703","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}