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Newborn screening for cystic fibrosis was fully implemented in the US by 2010, but delays in timeliness of evaluation for infants with positive newborn screening tests persist. Through evaluation of national patient registry data, we determined that late initiation of cystic fibrosis care is associated with poorer long-term nutritional outcomes.

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Fibrosis Quística , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Humanos , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Tamizaje Neonatal , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/genética , Diagnóstico Tardío , Mutación , Evaluación de Resultado en la Atención de Salud

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The diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has improved in the last few years due to greater access to diagnostic tools and the evolution of molecular biology; the knowledge obtained has contributed to the understanding of its death profile. In this context, an epidemiological study was developed focusing on deaths from cystic fibrosis in Brazil from 1996 to 2019. The data were collected from the Data-SUS (Unified National Health System Information Technology Department from Brazil). The epidemiological analysis included patients' age groups, racial groups, and sex. In our data, between 1996 and 2019, Σ3050 deaths were recorded, totaling a ≅330% increase in the number of deaths resulting from cystic fibrosis. This fact might be related to a better diagnosis of the disease, mainly in patients from racial groups that are not commonly associated with cystic fibrosis, such as Black individuals, Hispanic or Latino (mixed individuals/Pardos) individuals, and American Indians (Indigenous peoples from Brazil). Regarding of race, the Σ of deaths was: nine (0.3%) in the American Indian group, 12 (0.4%) in the Asian group, 99 (3.6%) in the Black or African American group, 787 (28.6%) in the Hispanic or Latino group, and 1843 (67.0%) in the White group. The White group showed the highest prevalence of deaths, and the increase in mortality was ≅150 times in this group, while, in the Hispanic or Latino group, it was ≅75 times. Regarding sex, the numbers and percentage of deaths of both male (N = 1492; 48.9%) and female (N = 1557; 51.1%) patients were seen to be relatively close. As for age groups, the >60-year-old group presented the most significant results, with an increase of ≅60 times in the registered deaths. In conclusion, in Brazil, despite the number of deaths from cystic fibrosis being prevalent in the White group, it increased in all racial groups (Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, American Indian, or Asian individuals) and was associated with older age.

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Abstract Objective: To present signs and symptoms and clinical course in cystic fibrosis patients with false-negative newborn screening (CF NBS). Materials and methods: All children presented in this paper were covered by CF NBS. The group of 1.869.246 newborns was screened in the Institute of Mother and Child in Warsaw within a period of 01.01.1999 - 31.05.2019. Screening protocols evolved over time from IRT/IRTto IRT/DNA/EGA. Results: The authors identified 11 patients with false-negative NBS, in whom CF was diagnosed based on clinical symptoms or the examination of siblings with positive CF NBS. In the study group, the diagnosis was made significantly later in comparison to positive CF NBS patients ranging from 2 months to 15 years of age. CF NBS strategy does not significantly affect the sensitivity of the screening. Conclusion: In the presence of clinical symptoms, additional diagnostics must be implemented, in spite of the negative screening results. At first, the sweat test should be conducted, followed by a DNA analysis of the most common mutations in the given population. The diagnostic process requires searching for CFTR mutations not typically associated with a high chloride concentration in sweat. Repetition of sweat chloride concentration enables the diagnosis in children whose initial chloride values in sweat are borderline, and no CF-causing mutations are detected. In strong clinical indications, the extension of DNA analysis (EGA) is recommended in order to identify rare CF variants. In children with meconium ileus, genetic analysis is mandatory.

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OBJECTIVE: To present signs and symptoms and clinical course in cystic fibrosis patients with false-negative newborn screening (CF NBS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: All children presented in this paper were covered by CF NBS. The group of 1.869.246 newborns was screened in the Institute of Mother and Child in Warsaw within a period of 01.01.1999 - 31.05.2019. Screening protocols evolved over time from IRT/IRT to IRT/DNA/EGA. RESULTS: The authors identified 11 patients with false-negative NBS, in whom CF was diagnosed based on clinical symptoms or the examination of siblings with positive CF NBS. In the study group, the diagnosis was made significantly later in comparison to positive CF NBS patients ranging from 2 months to 15 years of age. CF NBS strategy does not significantly affect the sensitivity of the screening. CONCLUSION: In the presence of clinical symptoms, additional diagnostics must be implemented, in spite of the negative screening results. At first, the sweat test should be conducted, followed by a DNA analysis of the most common mutations in the given population. The diagnostic process requires searching for CFTR mutations not typically associated with a high chloride concentration in sweat. Repetition of sweat chloride concentration enables the diagnosis in children whose initial chloride values in sweat are borderline, and no CF-causing mutations are detected. In strong clinical indications, the extension of DNA analysis (EGA) is recommended in order to identify rare CF variants. In children with meconium ileus, genetic analysis is mandatory.

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Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística , Fibrosis Quística , Niño , Cloruros/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/complicaciones , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Fibrosis Quística/genética , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/genética , ADN , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Tamizaje Neonatal/métodos

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Introdução: a fibrose cística é a doença autossômica recessiva mais comum em populações caucasianas e a sua etiologia está associada a variantes patogênicas no gene CFTR. O teste do suor é considerado o padrão ouro para o diagnóstico dessa enfermidade. Estudos apontam que o genótipo do CFTR e a idade dos indivíduos influenciam as concentrações de cloreto no suor. Objetivos: pesquisar a correlação entre os níveis de cloreto no teste do suor e a idade ao diagnóstico de indivíduos com fibrose cística e comparar as concentrações iônicas do cloreto entre os sexos, diferentes faixas etárias e três grupos diversos de genótipos do CFTR. Metodologia: realizou-se um estudo de corte transversal, incluindo sujeitos de 0 a 20 anos, com diagnóstico confirmado de fibrose cística. Os indivíduos selecionados foram agrupados de acordo com as variáveis analisadas. Calcularam-se os valores descritivos das concentrações de íons cloreto de cada grupo. Utilizou-se o teste de Spearman para a análise da correlação entre a idade ao diagnóstico e os níveis de cloreto no suor. Resultados: 64 indivíduos foram incluídos no estudo, sendo 51,56% do sexo masculino. A mediana (Min ­ Max) da idade ao diagnóstico foi de 7 meses (1-206). Não foi observa da correlação entre a idade dos indivíduos ao diagnóstico e os níveis de cloreto no suor. As concentrações medianas de cloreto foram maiores nos escolares (106 mEq/l), no sexo feminino (102 mEq/l) e nos heterozigotos F508del/Classe I a III (108 mEq/l); e menores nos adolescentes (100 mEq/l) e nos heterozigotos F508del/Classes IV a VI (77 mEq/l). Conclusão: os níveis de cloreto no suor não apresentaram correlação com a idade dos indivíduos ao diagnóstico. A variação considerável dos níveis iônicos entre os grupos de diferentes genótipos corrobora que o teste do suor é um bom preditor da avaliação funcional do canal CFTR.

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Introduction: cystic fibrosis is the most common autosomal recessive disorder in Caucasian populations and its etiology is associated with pathogenic variants in the CFTR gene. The sweat test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of the disease. Some studies suggest that CFTR genotype and age affect sweat chloride concentrations. Objectives: to investigate the correlation between sweat chloride levels and age at diagnosis of individuals with cystic fibrosis and to compare ionic chloride concentrations among sexes, different age groups and three distinct groups of CFTR genotypes. Methodology: a cross-sectional study was conducted, which included CF subjects from 0 to 20 years of age. The selected individuals were clustered on the variables in analysis. The description values for chloride ion concentrations in each group were calculated. The Spearman's test was used to analyze the correlation between the age at diagnosis and sweat chloride levels. Results: 64 individuals were included, 51,56% male. The median (Min ­ Max) age at diagnosis was 7 months (1-206). There was no correlation between the age at diagnosis and sweat chloride levels. The median of the chloride concentrations were higher for schoolchildren (106 mEq/l), females (102 mEq/l) and heterozygous F508del/Classes I to III (108 mEq/l), and reached the lowest values for teenagers (100 mEq/l) and heterozygous F508del/Classes IV to VI (77 mEq/l). Conclusion: sweat chloride levels did not correlate with the age of individuals at diagnosis. The substantial variation of ionic levels among groups of distinct genotypes corroborates that the sweat test is a good predictor for functional assessment of the CFTR channel.

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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Adulto , Sudor , Fibrosis Quística , Mutación con Pérdida de Función , Estudios Transversales

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Abstract Objective: Cystic fibrosis diagnosis is dependent on the chloride ion concentration in the sweat test (≥ 60 mEq/mL - recognized as the gold standard indicator for cystic fibrosis diagnosis). Moreover, the salivary glands express the CFTR protein in the same manner as sweat glands. Given this context, the objective was to verify the correlation of saliva chloride concentration and sweat chloride concentration, and between saliva sodium concentration and sweat sodium concentration, in patients with cystic fibrosis and healthy control subjects, as a tool for cystic fibrosis diagnosis. Methods: There were 160 subjects enrolled: 57/160 (35.70%) patients with cystic fibrosis and two known CFTR mutations and 103/160 (64.40%) healthy controls subjects. Saliva ion concentration was analyzed by ABL 835 Radiometer® equipment and, sweat chloride concentration and sweat sodium concentration, respectively, by manual titration using the mercurimetric procedure of Schales & Schales and flame photometry. Statistical analysis was performed by the chi-squared test, the Mann -Whitney test, and Spearman's correlation. Alpha = 0.05. Results: Patients with cystic fibrosis showed higher values of sweat chloride concentration, sweat sodium concentration, saliva chloride concentration, and saliva sodium concentration than healthy controls subjects (p-value < 0.001). The correlation between saliva chloride concentration and sweat chloride concentration showed a positive Spearman's Rho (correlation coefficient) = 0.475 (95% CI = 0.346 to 0.587). Also, the correlation between saliva sodium concentration and sweat sodium concentration showed a positive Spearman's Rho = 0.306 (95% CI = 0.158 to 0.440). Conclusions: Saliva chloride concentration and saliva sodium concentration are candidates to be used in cystic fibrosis diagnosis, mainly in cases where it is difficult to achieve the correct sweat amount, and/or CFTR mutation screening is difficult, and/or reference methods for sweat test are unavailable to implement or are not easily accessible by the general population.

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Resumo Objetivo: O diagnóstico da fibrose cística depende do valor da concentração de íons de cloreto no teste do suor (≥ 60 mEq/mL - reconhecido como o indicador-padrão para o diagnóstico da doença). Além disso, as glândulas salivares expressam a proteína RTFC igualmente às glândulas sudoríparas. Nesse contexto, nosso objetivo foi verificar a correlação da concentração de cloreto na saliva e a concentração de cloreto no suor e entre a concentração de sódio na saliva e a concentração de sódio no suor em pacientes com fibrose cística e indivíduos controles saudáveis, como uma ferramenta para diagnóstico de fibrose cística. Métodos: Contamos com a participação de 160 indivíduos [57/160 (35,70%) com fibrose cística e duas mutações no gene RTFC conhecidas e 103/160 (64,40%) indivíduos controles saudáveis]. A concentração de íons na saliva foi analisada pelo equipamento ABL 835 da Radiometer® e a concentração de cloreto no suor e sódio no suor, respectivamente, por titulação manual utilizando o método mercurimétrico de Schales & Schales e fotometria de chama. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste qui-quadrado, pelo teste de Mann-Whitney e pela correlação de Spearman. Alpha = 0,05. Resultados: Os pacientes com fibrose cística apresentaram maiores valores na concentração de cloreto no suor, concentração de sódio no suor, concentração de cloreto na saliva e concentração de sódio na saliva do que os indivíduos-controle saudáveis (valor de p < 0,001). A correlação entre as concentrações de cloreto na saliva e cloreto no suor mostrou Rho de Spearman (coeficiente de correlação) positivo = 0,475 (IC de 95% = 0,346 a 0,587). Além disso, a correlação entre concentração de sódio na saliva e concentração de sódio no suor mostrou Rho de Spearman positivo = 0,306 (IC de 95% = 0,158 a 0,440). Conclusões: A concentração de cloreto na saliva e a concentração de sódio na saliva são candidatas a ser usadas como diagnóstico de fibrose cística, principalmente em casos em que é difícil atingir a quantidade correta de suor, e/ou o exame da mutação RTFC é difícil e/ou o método de referência para o teste do suor não se encontra disponível ou não é de fácil acesso ao público em geral.

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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Saliva/química , Sodio/química , Sudor/química , Cloruros/análisis , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Sodio/metabolismo , Biomarcadores/análisis , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/genética , Fibrosis Quística/genética , Genotipo

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OBJECTIVE: Cystic fibrosis diagnosis is dependent on the chloride ion concentration in the sweat test (≥60mEq/mL - recognized as the gold standard indicator for cystic fibrosis diagnosis). Moreover, the salivary glands express the CFTR protein in the same manner as sweat glands. Given this context, the objective was to verify the correlation of saliva chloride concentration and sweat chloride concentration, and between saliva sodium concentration and sweat sodium concentration, in patients with cystic fibrosis and healthy control subjects, as a tool for cystic fibrosis diagnosis. METHODS: There were 160 subjects enrolled: 57/160 (35.70%) patients with cystic fibrosis and two known CFTR mutations and 103/160 (64.40%) healthy controls subjects. Saliva ion concentration was analyzed by ABL 835 Radiometer® equipment and, sweat chloride concentration and sweat sodium concentration, respectively, by manual titration using the mercurimetric procedure of Schales & Schales and flame photometry. Statistical analysis was performed by the chi-squared test, the Mann-Whitney test, and Spearman's correlation. Alpha=0.05. RESULTS: Patients with cystic fibrosis showed higher values of sweat chloride concentration, sweat sodium concentration, saliva chloride concentration, and saliva sodium concentration than healthy controls subjects (p-value<0.001). The correlation between saliva chloride concentration and sweat chloride concentration showed a positive Spearman's Rho (correlation coefficient)=0.475 (95% CI=0.346 to 0.587). Also, the correlation between saliva sodium concentration and sweat sodium concentration showed a positive Spearman's Rho=0.306 (95% CI=0.158 to 0.440). CONCLUSIONS: Saliva chloride concentration and saliva sodium concentration are candidates to be used in cystic fibrosis diagnosis, mainly in cases where it is difficult to achieve the correct sweat amount, and/or CFTR mutation screening is difficult, and/or reference methods for sweat test are unavailable to implement or are not easily accessible by the general population.

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Cloruros/análisis , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Saliva/química , Sodio/química , Sudor/química , Adolescente , Adulto , Biomarcadores/análisis , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Niño , Preescolar , Fibrosis Quística/genética , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/genética , Femenino , Genotipo , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Sodio/metabolismo , Adulto Joven

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BACKGROUND: The sweat test (ST) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF). However, little is known about sweat induction using different types of currents and waves. In this context, our objective was to develop a device to induce sweat and compare the use of continuous constant current (CCC) and continuous pulsed current (CPC) in individuals with CF and healthy controls. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional study with experimental intervention. The variables of gender, ethnicity, age, and body mass index (BMI) were considered. The method of Gibson and Cooke was used, and the following markers were evaluated: sweat weight, electrical impedance, sufficient sweat amount, and CF diagnosis. Triangular (TPC) or sinusoidal (SPC) pulsed current was applied to the right arm, and CCC was applied to the left arm. RESULTS: The study analyzed 260 individuals, 141/213 (54.2%) were female participants, 135/260 (51.9%) were Caucasians. The distribution of individuals by concentration of chloride at the ST was: (CF) 26/260 (10%); (borderlines) 109/260 (41.9%); (healthy) 97/260 (37.3%); (insufficient weight in sweat) 28/260 (10.8%). No association was observed between the sufficient sweat amount to perform the ST when we compared the currents. However, the SPC showed a higher amount of sweat weight. Using Bland and Altman plot considering the agreement between the sweat chloride values achieved from CPC [SPC and TPC] and CCC, there was no proportional bias and mean values are unrelated and only explain less than 8% of the variation. Moreover, TPC presented higher electrical impedance when compared with SPC and CCC. SPC presented lower electrical impedance and higher sweat weight than CCC. Male participants presented lower electrical impedance and higher sweat weight with CCC and TPC, and higher sweat weight with SPC. CONCLUSIONS: The evaluated currents are safe and able to induce and produce sweat in sufficient quantities for the ST. SPC presented lower electrical impedance when compared with other currents. The use of SPC is recommended to induce sweat in patients with sweat problems. Finally, ethnicity, gender, age and BMI did not influence sweat induction at the ST, and no side effect was observed in our study.

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Cloruros/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Sudor/química , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Biomarcadores , Niño , Preescolar , Estudios Transversales , Impedancia Eléctrica , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Sodio/análisis , Manejo de Especímenes , Adulto Joven

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OBJECTIVE: To conduct a descriptive analysis of the sweat test (ST), associating ST results with epidemiological data, CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) mutations and reasons to indicate the ST, as well as correlating sweat sodium and sweat chloride concentrations in subjects. METHODS: Retrospective survey and descriptive analysis of 5,721 ST at a university referral center. RESULTS: The inclusion of the subjects was based on clinical data related with cystic fibrosis (CF) phenotype. The samples were grouped by (i) sweat chloride concentrations (mEq/L): <30: 3,249/5,277 (61.6%); ≥30 to <60: 1,326/5,277 (25.1%); ≥60: 702/5,277 (13.3%) and (ii) age: (Group A--GA) 0 to <6 months; (Group B--GB) ≥6 months to <18 years; (Group C--GC) ≥18 years. Digestive symptoms showed higher prevalence ratio for the CF diagnosis as well as association between younger age and higher values of sweat chloride, sweat sodium, and chloride/sodium ratio. The indication of ST due to respiratory symptoms was higher in GB and associated with greater age, lower values of sweat chloride, sweat sodium, and chloride/sodium ratio. There was higher prevalence of ST with sweat chloride levels <30 mEq/L in GB, ≥60 mEq/L in GC, and with borderline level in GB. There was positive correlation between sweat sodium and sweat chloride. Sweat chloride/sweat sodium and sweat sodium-sweat chloride indexes showed association with sex, reason for ST indication, and CFTR mutations. Sex alters some values presented in the ST. The number of ST/year performed before and after the newborn screening implementation was the same; however, we observed a higher number of borderlines values. A wide spectrum of CFTR mutation was found. Severe CFTR mutations and F508del/F508del genotype were associated with highest probability of ST chloride levels ≥60 mEq/L, and the absence of CFTR mutations identified was associated with borderline ST and respiratory symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: ST data showed wide variability dependent on age, sex, reason for examination indication, CFTR mutations, and weight of the collected sweat sample. Sweat sodium concentration is directly correlated with sweat chloride levels and it could be used as a quality parameter.

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OBJECTIVE: Because cystic fibrosis (CF) can be difficult to diagnose, and because information about the genetic complexities and pathologic basis of the disease has grown so rapidly over the decades, several consensus conferences have been held by the US CF Foundation, and a variety of other efforts to improve diagnostic practices have been organized by the European CF Society. Despite these efforts, the application of diagnostic criteria has been variable and caused confusion. STUDY DESIGN: To improve diagnosis and achieve standardization in terms and definitions worldwide, the CF Foundation in 2015 convened a committee of 32 experts in the diagnosis of CF from 9 countries. As part of the process, all previous consensus-seeking exercises sponsored by the CF Foundation, along with the important efforts of the European CF Society, were comprehensively and critically reviewed. The goal was to better understand why consensus conferences and their publications have not led to the desired results. RESULTS: Lessons learned from previous diagnosis consensus processes and products were identified. It was decided that participation in developing a consensus was generally not inclusive enough for global impact. It was also found that many efforts to address sweat test issues were valuable but did not always improve clinical practices as CF diagnostic testing evolved. It also became clear from this review that premature applications of potential diagnostic tests such as nasal potential difference and intestinal current measurement should be avoided until validation and standardization occur. Finally, we have learned that due to the significant and growing number of cases that are challenging to diagnose, an associated continuing medical education program is both desirable and necessary. CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary but not sufficient to organize and publish CF diagnosis consensus processes. Follow-up implementation efforts and monitoring practices seem essential.

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Fibrosis Quística/historia , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Fibrosis Quística/genética , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística/genética , Pruebas Genéticas , Historia del Siglo XX , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Tamizaje Neonatal , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto

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OBJECTIVE: Cystic fibrosis (CF) can be difficult to diagnose, even when newborn screening (NBS) tests yield positive results. This challenge is exacerbated by the multitude of NBS protocols, misunderstandings about screening vs diagnostic tests, and the lack of guidelines for presumptive diagnoses. There is also confusion regarding the designation of age at diagnosis. STUDY DESIGN: To improve diagnosis and achieve standardization in definitions worldwide, the CF Foundation convened a committee of 32 experts with a mission to develop clear and actionable consensus guidelines on diagnosis of CF with an emphasis on screened populations, especially the newborn population. A comprehensive literature review was performed with emphasis on relevant articles published during the past decade. RESULTS: After reviewing the common screening protocols and outcome scenarios, 14 of 27 consensus statements were drafted that apply to screened populations. These were approved by 80% or more of the participants. CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended that all diagnoses be established by demonstrating dysfunction of the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) channel, initially with a sweat chloride test and, when needed, potentially with newer methods assessing membrane transport directly, such as intestinal current measurements. Even in babies with 2 CF-causing mutations detected via NBS, diagnosis must be confirmed by demonstrating CFTR dysfunction. The committee also recommends that the latest classifications identified in the Clinical and Functional Translation of CFTR project [http://www.cftr2.org/index.php] should be used to aid with CF diagnosis. Finally, to avoid delays in treatment, we provide guidelines for presumptive diagnoses and recommend how to determine the age of diagnosis.

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Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Fibrosis Quística/genética , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística , Pruebas Genéticas , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Mutación , Tamizaje Neonatal , Proteínas Asociadas a Pancreatitis , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto

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OBJECTIVE: Cystic fibrosis (CF), caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene, continues to present diagnostic challenges. Newborn screening and an evolving understanding of CF genetics have prompted a reconsideration of the diagnosis criteria. STUDY DESIGN: To improve diagnosis and achieve standardized definitions worldwide, the CF Foundation convened a committee of 32 experts in CF diagnosis from 9 countries to develop clear and actionable consensus guidelines on the diagnosis of CF and to clarify diagnostic criteria and terminology for other disorders associated with CFTR mutations. An a priori threshold of ≥80% affirmative votes was required for acceptance of each recommendation statement. RESULTS: After reviewing relevant literature, the committee convened to review evidence and cases. Following the conference, consensus statements were developed by an executive subcommittee. The entire consensus committee voted and approved 27 of 28 statements, 7 of which needed revisions and a second round of voting. CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended that diagnoses associated with CFTR mutations in all individuals, from newborn to adult, be established by evaluation of CFTR function with a sweat chloride test. The latest mutation classifications annotated in the Clinical and Functional Translation of CFTR project (http://www.cftr2.org/index.php) should be used to aid in diagnosis. Newborns with a high immunoreactive trypsinogen level and inconclusive CFTR functional and genetic testing may be designated CFTR-related metabolic syndrome or CF screen positive, inconclusive diagnosis; these terms are now merged and equivalent, and CFTR-related metabolic syndrome/CF screen positive, inconclusive diagnosis may be used. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision codes for use in diagnoses associated with CFTR mutations are included.

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Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Tamizaje Neonatal , Proteínas Asociadas a Pancreatitis

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There is a group of patients with sweat test values at intermediate range (30-59 mmol / l chloride) whose diagnosis is difficult to be classified, especially after the introduction of neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis in some countries. This has introduced new terminology and panels of experts from the United States and Europe have created guidelines for the evaluation and management of these individuals. There are few studies on the evolution of these patients, however all of them agree on a more benign evolution than for those who have altered sweat test (sweat chloride higher to 60 mmol /l). The clinical monitoring is essential to obtain a proper diagnosis.

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Existe un grupo de pacientes con valores de test de sudor en rango intermedio (30-59 mmol/l de cloro) cuyo diagnóstico es difícil de catalogar, especialmente luego de la introducción en algunos países del tamizaje neonatal para fibrosis quística. Se ha introducido nueva terminología y paneles de expertos de Estados Unidos y Europa han creado guías para la evaluación y manejo de estos individuos. Existen escasas descripciones sobre la evolución de estos pacientes aunque coinciden en una evolución más benigna que en aquellos que tienen test de sudor alterado (cloro mayor a 60 mmol/l).El seguimiento clínico es fundamental para llegar a un diagnóstico adecuado.

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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Sudor/química , Tamizaje Neonatal/métodos , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística , Cloro/análisis

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The quantitative measurement of the sweat electrolytes continue being the gold standard for cystic fibrosis diagnosis. Is very important that centers dedicated to diagnosis and treatment of the disease, have trained personnel in order to measure chloride sweat with the accepted technique in international literature. This paper reviews the main aspects and steps of the quantitative measurement of the sweat chloride concentration, obtained with pilocarpine iontophoresis and the common mistakes commited when realizing it.

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La medición cuantitativa de los electrolitos en sudor continúa siendo el examen diagnóstico de la fibrosis quística. Por ello es fundamental que los centros dedicados al diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta enfermedad, cuenten con laboratorios con personal entrenado y capacitado para medir el cloro en el sudor con la técnica aceptada en la literatura. Este artículo revisa los principales aspectos y etapas de la medición cuantitativa de la concentración de cloro en el sudor obtenido con iontoforesis de pilocarpina y los errores más comunes que se cometen al realizarlo.

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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Niño , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Pruebas Diagnósticas de Rutina/normas , Sudor/química , Cloro/análisis , Tamizaje Neonatal/normas

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Resumo Objetivo Comparar os resultados obtidos no teste do suor pelo método da condutividade e a dosagem coulométrica de cloreto no suor em recém0nascidos (RN) suspeitos da triagem neonatal para fibrose cística (FC). Métodos O teste do suor foi feito simultaneamente pelos dois métodos em crianças com e sem FC. Os valores de corte para confirmar FC foram na condutividade > 50 mmol/L e no teste coulométrico > 60 mmol/L. Resultados Fizeram o teste do suor por condutividade e dosagem coulométrica simultaneamente 444 RN sem FC (185 do sexo masculino, 234 do feminino e 24 não informado) e obtiveram resultado mediano de 32 mmol/L e 12 mmol/L respectivamente. Para os noventa RN com FC os valores medianos de condutividade e dosagem coulométrica foram 108 mmol/L e 97 mmol/L respectivamente. O índice de falso positivo para condutividade foi de 16,7% e em todos os pacientes FC foi superior a 50 mmol/L, o que confere ao método 100% de sensibilidade (IC 95% = 93,8 a 97,8), especificidade de 96,2% (IC 95% = 93,8 a 97,8), valor preditivo positivo 83,3 (IC 95% = 74,4 a 91,1), valor preditivo negativo 100% (IC 95% = 90,5 a 109,4) e acurácia 9,8%. A correlação entre os métodos foi de r = 0,97 (p > 0,001).O melhor valor de corte sugerido foi de 69,0 mmol/L, coeficiente de kappa = 0,89. Conclusão O teste da condutividade apresentou excelente correlação com o quantitativo coulométrico, alta sensibilidade e especificidade e pode ser usado no diagnóstico da FC em crianças detectadas pela triagem neonatal.

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Abstract Objective To compare the results obtained with the sweat test using the conductivity method and coulometric measurement of sweat chloride in newborns (NBs) with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF) in the neonatal screening program. Methods The sweat test was performed simultaneously by both methods in children with and without CF. The cutoff values to confirm CF were >50 mmol/L in the conductivity and >60 mmol/L in the coulometric test. Results There were 444 infants without CF (185 males, 234 females, and 24 unreported) submitted to the sweat test through conductivity and coulometric measurement simultaneously, obtaining median results of 32 mmol/L and 12 mmol/L, respectively. For 90 infants with CF, the median values of conductivity and coulometric measurement were 108 mmol/L and 97 mmol/L, respectively. The false positive rate for conductivity was 16.7%, and was higher than 50 mmol/L in all patients with CF, which gives this method a sensitivity of 100% (95% CI: 93.8-97.8), specificity of 96.2% (95% CI: 93.8-97.8), positive predictive value of 83.3% (95% CI: 74.4-91.1), negative predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 90.5-109.4), and 9.8% accuracy. The correlation between the methods was r = 0.97 (p > 0.001). The best suggested cutoff value was 69.0 mmol/L, with a kappa coefficient = 0.89. Conclusion The conductivity test showed excellent correlation with the quantitative coulometric test, high sensitivity and specificity, and can be used in the diagnosis of CF in children detected through newborn screening.

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Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Cloruros/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Sudor/química , Estudios Transversales , Conductividad Eléctrica , Tamizaje Neonatal , Estudios Prospectivos , Sensibilidad y Especificidad

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the results obtained with the sweat test using the conductivity method and coulometric measurement of sweat chloride in newborns (NBs) with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF) in the neonatal screening program. METHODS: The sweat test was performed simultaneously by both methods in children with and without CF. The cutoff values to confirm CF were >50 mmol/L in the conductivity and >60 mmol/L in the coulometric test. RESULTS: There were 444 infants without CF (185 males, 234 females, and 24 unreported) submitted to the sweat test through conductivity and coulometric measurement simultaneously, obtaining median results of 32 mmol/L and 12 mmol/L, respectively. For 90 infants with CF, the median values of conductivity and coulometric measurement were 108 mmol/L and 97 mmol/L, respectively. The false positive rate for conductivity was 16.7%, and was higher than 50 mmol/L in all patients with CF, which gives this method a sensitivity of 100% (95% CI: 93.8-97.8), specificity of 96.2% (95% CI: 93.8-97.8), positive predictive value of 83.3% (95% CI: 74.4-91.1), negative predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 90.5-109.4), and 9.8% accuracy. The correlation between the methods was r=0.97 (p>0.001). The best suggested cutoff value was 69.0 mmol/L, with a kappa coefficient=0.89. CONCLUSION: The conductivity test showed excellent correlation with the quantitative coulometric test, high sensitivity and specificity, and can be used in the diagnosis of CF in children detected through newborn screening.

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Cloruros/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Sudor/química , Estudios Transversales , Conductividad Eléctrica , Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Tamizaje Neonatal , Estudios Prospectivos , Sensibilidad y Especificidad

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OBJETIVO: Comparar os valores de cloro no suor obtidos pelo teste quantitativo da iontoforese pela pilocarpina (teste clássico) com os valores de condutividade no suor obtidos pelo sistema de coleta por Macroduct® em pacientes com e sem fibrose cística (FC). O custo e tempo despendidos na execução de cada teste foram também analisados. MÉTODOS: O teste do suor pelas duas técnicas foi realizado simultaneamente, em pacientes com e sem FC. Os pontos de corte para a condutividade para excluir ou diagnosticar FC foram < 75 e > 90 mmol/L, respectivamente, e, para o teste clássico, cloro < 60 e > 60 mmol/L. RESULTADOS: Cinquenta e dois pacientes com FC (29 do sexo masculino e 23 do sexo feminino; de 1,5 a 18,2 anos) realizaram o teste do suor pelas duas técnicas, apresentando valores medianos de cloro e condutividade no suor de 114 e 122 mmol/L, respectivamente. Em todos eles, a condutividade foi > 95 mmol/L, o que conferiu ao teste 100 por cento de sensibilidade (IC95 por cento 93,1-100). Cinquenta pacientes sem FC (24 do sexo masculino e 26 do sexo feminino; de 0,5 a 12,5 anos) apresentaram valores medianos de cloro e condutividade no suor de 15,5 e 30 mmol/L, respectivamente. Em todos os casos, a condutividade foi < 70 mmol/L, o que conferiu ao teste 100 por cento de especificidade (IC95 por cento 92,9-100). O tempo despendido na execução dos testes foi significativamente menor com o teste da condutividade, e o seu custo também foi inferior. CONCLUSÕES: O teste da condutividade apresentou alta sensibilidade e especificidade, e houve boa correspondência entre os testes. O tempo de execução foi mais rápido e o custo inferior na aplicação do teste da condutividade em relação ao teste clássico.

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OBJECTIVE: To compare sweat chloride values obtained by quantitative pilocarpine iontophoresis (classic test) with the sweat conductivity values obtained using Macroduct® collection system in patients with and without cystic fibrosis (CF). The cost and time spent to carry out each test were also analyzed. METHODS: The sweat test using both techniques was performed at the same time in patients with and without CF. Conductivity cutoff values to rule out or diagnose CF were < 75 and > 90 mmol/L, respectively, and for the classic test the chloride values were < 60 and > 60 mmol/L. RESULTS: Fifty-two patients with CF (29 males and 23 females; aged from 1.5 to 18.2 years) underwent the sweat test using both techniques, showing median sweat chloride and conductivity values of 114 and 122 mmol/L, respectively. In all of them, conductivity was > 95 mmol/L, which provided the test with 100 percent sensitivity (95 percentCI 93.1-100). Fifty patients without CF (24 males and 26 females; aged from 0.5 to 12.5 years) had median sweat chloride and conductivity values of 15.5 and 30 mmol/L, respectively. In all cases, conductivity was < 70 mmol/L, which provided the test with 100 percent specificity (95 percentCI 92.9-100). Time spent to perform the tests was significantly shorter for the conductivity test, and its cost was also lower. CONCLUSIONS: The conductivity test showed high sensitivity and specificity, and there was good correspondence between the tests. The time spent to carry out the conductivity test was shorter and the cost was lower in comparison with the classic test.

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Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Adulto Joven , Cloruros/análisis , Fibrosis Quística/diagnóstico , Conductividad Eléctrica , Sudor/química , Biomarcadores/análisis , Métodos Epidemiológicos , Electrodiagnóstico/métodos , Manejo de Especímenes/métodos , Adulto Joven

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Objetivos de la guía: - Generar recomendaciones basadas en la mejor evidencia disponible acerca del tamizaje y diagnóstico de la Fibrosis Quística. - Generar recomendaciones basadas en la mejor evidencia disponible acerca de las distintas opciones de tratamiento de las manifestaciones respiratorias de la Fibrosis Quística. Tipo de pacientes y escenarios clínicos a los que se refiere la guía: Está guía aborda aspectos relacionados al diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de los niños y adultos con Fibrosis Quística, a nivel ambulatorio y hospitalario en el sector público y privado de salud. Los aspectos clínicos incluidos en esta actualización son tamizaje, diagnóstico y tratamiento de manifestaciones broncopulmonares de la Fibrosis Quística. Usuarios a los que está dirigida la guía: Médicos de atención primaria que atiendan niños, Médicos de atención primaria que atiendan adultos, Médicos especialistas involucrados en el tratamiento de pacientes con Fibrosis Quística, Kinesiólogos, Nutricionistas, Enfermeras. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura mediante estrategias de búsqueda y criterios de inclusión en las fuentes de datos PubMed, SciELO, The Cochrane Collaboration, Uptodate, y en Bases BIREME.

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Prevención Primaria , Rehabilitación , Terapéutica , Tamizaje Masivo , Guía de Práctica Clínica , Tobramicina , Chile , Corticoesteroides , Solución Salina

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La fibrosis quística (FQ) es una de las enfermedades genéticas mortales más frecuentes en la raza caucásica. Se caracteriza por una disfunción de las glándulas exocrinas, con insuficiencia pancreática y bronconeumopatía crónica. Es una enfermedad de transmisión autonómica recesiva, se sabe que el gen defectuoso está localizado en el cromosoma 7 humano, conocido como gen regulador de la conductancia transmembrana de la fibrosis quística (CFTR),y que de las más de mil mutaciones de este gen, la mutación DF508 es la más común, pues se halla en aproximadamente 70% de los alelos CFTR defectuosos. El diagnóstico de la FQ se ha basado clásicamente en la determinación de por lo menos 2-3 determinaciones positivas de electrólitos en sudor, junto con uno de los siguientes criterios clínicos: íleo meconial, historia familiar de FQ, insuficiencia pancreática exocrina, enfermedad pulmonar crónica, azoospermia obstructiva y síndrome de pérdida de sal. Los criterios diagnósticos actuales incluyen, junto a la presencia de las características clínicas, dos determinaciones de concentraciones de cloro en sudor superior a 60 mmol/l, o demostración de alteraciones en el transporte iónico a través del epitelio nasal (diferencia de potencial nasal) o la detección de dos mutaciones reconocidas de FQ.

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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most frequent inherited mortal diseases in Caucasian population. Dysfunction in exocrine glands is described in CF patients, with severe pancreatic insufficiency and chronic lung disease. CF is inherited as an autosomal recessive disorder. More than 1000 disease-associated mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene have been described. DF508 mutation is the most common mutation in the CF gen. Diagnosis in CF is based on clinical and laboratory tests findings. Meconial ileus, CF in other relatives, chronic lung disease, congenital absence of the vas deferens with azoospermia are among other clinical findings, main criteria in CF patients. Two positive results in sweat chloride test , or demonstration in nasal epithelial ionic transport alteration (nasal potential difference) and identification of two CF mutations in the patient are laboratory findings in CF.

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Fibrosis Quística , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística , Electrólitos , Mutación , Sudor

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La fibrosis quística (FQ) es la enfermedad hereditaria más común y letal que existe; es de carácter autosómico recesivo, de afección multisistémica, causada por una mutación en el gen CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator) ubicado en el brazo largo del cromosoma 7 (7q31.2). Tipo de estudio: descriptivo. Justificativo: Ecuador es uno de los pocos países latinoamericanos en los que aún no se conoce la verdadera incidencia y frecuencia de las mutaciones que afectan a los pacientes que padecen de fibrosis quística. Objetivos: Establecer el primer registro molecular de las mutaciones más frecuentes de la población de FQ ecuatoriana. Establecer la incidencia estimada de la enfermedad en el Ecuador. Resultados: Se incluyeron 62 pacientes en el estudio desde 1996 al 2004. Se determinó una incidencia estimada de 1:11.252 nacidos vivos durante el año 2004, con un estimado de 25 nacidos vivos afectos de fibrosis quística durante el referido año. La frecuencia de las mutaciones halladas fue ∆F508 37.1%, G85E 8.9%, G542X 2.4%, N1303K 2.4%, G551D 1.6% y R334W 0.8%. La frecuencia de la mutación G85E (8,9%) encontrada en Ecuador es la más alta a nivel mundial, incluso mayor a la del sur de Grecia de donde se cree que es originaria dicha mutación. Conclusiones y recomendaciones: La sensibilidad de los métodos utilizados (heterodúplex e hibridación reversa in situ) en relación a la población ecuatoriana fue 53,22%, que representa el porcentaje de mutaciones que se pudieron encontrar. Aunque aceptable en relación a los resultados encontrados a nivel mundial, este porcentaje plantea la imprescindible necesidad de utilizar secuenciación para establecer ese gran porcentaje de mutaciones que permanecen como no conocidas (WT).

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Cystic Fybrosis is a autosomal recessive disease that is very common. It affects multi-organs and caused by the mutation of CFTR gene ( cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator) which is found on the long arm of chromosome 7. Type of study: descriptive. Justification: Ecuador is one of the countries in Latin America that we still don’t know the incidence and frequency of the mutations that affect patients with Cystic Fybrosis. Objectives: To establish which are the most common mutations in patients with Cystic Fybrosis in Ecuador. To establish the incidence of this disease in Ecuador. Results: In this study 62 patients were found during 1996 to 2004. An incidence of 1:11252 born alive a total of 25 newborns had cystic fybrosis during this year. The frequencies for the mutations found were: ∆F508:37.1%, G85E: 8.9%, G542X: 2.4%, N1303: 2.4%, G551D: 1.6%, R334W: 0.8%. The frequency of gene mutation G85E has been found to be the highest in Ecuador other to other countries including South of Greece where the mutation originated. Conclusion and Recommendations: The sensitivity of the techniques used was 53.22% which represents the percentage of mutations that were found. Even though this is acceptable in relation to the results found worldwide, this percentage shows us how important it is to use mutation screening to establish the percentage of mutations that are unknown.

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Masculino , Adolescente , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adulto Joven , Fibrosis Quística , Regulador de Conductancia de Transmembrana de Fibrosis Quística , Hibridación in Situ , Hibridación Genética