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Presentación del caso. Se trata de una mujer de 26 años de edad, en seguimiento por la especialidad de reumatología desde los 17 años, cuando consultó con historia de un año de evolución de síndrome poliarticular de grandes y pequeñas articulaciones, aditivo, simétrico acompañado de fatiga, rigidez matutina mayor de una hora. Se reportó además factor reumatoide positivo. La radiografía de ambas manos presentó erosiones, que confirmó el diagnóstico de artritis reumatoide. Adicionalmente, la paciente tenía el antecedente de procesos sinobronquiales a repetición desde su infancia. En la evaluación médica se identificó dolor en los senos paranasales, dextrocardia y bronquiectasias, confirmados por los estudios de imágenes, que permitió concluir en el diagnóstico de síndrome de Kartagener. Intervención terapéutica. La paciente presentaba actividad clínica severa de la artritis reumatoide, se inició el tratamiento con metotrexato 10 mg vía oral un día a la semana, prednisona 5 mg al día y ácido fólico 5 mg a la semana y citas periódicas, controlando los datos de actividad y efectos adversos de los medicamentos, con pruebas hepáticas, hemograma y transaminasas. La especialidad de neumología recomendó la inclusión de la paciente en un programa de rehabilitación respiratoria, así como el uso de azitromicina 500 mg cada día por tres días en los períodos de agudización. Evolución clínica. El tratamiento logró mantener una actividad leve de la artritis reumatoide y sin exacerbación de los síntomas respiratorios

Case presentation. A 26-year-old woman, under follow-up by the rheumatology specialty since she was 17 years old, when she consulted with a history of one year of evolution of polyarticular disease of large and small joints, additive, symmetrical, accompanied by fatigue and morning stiffness for more than one hour. Positive rheumatoid factor was also reported. Additionally, the patient had a history of repeated sinobronchial processes since childhood. Medical examination revealed sinus pain in the paranasal sinuses, dextrocardia, and bronchiectasis, confirmed by imaging studies, which led to the diagnosis of Kartagener's syndrome. Treatment. The patient presented the severe clinical activity of rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment was started with methotrexate 10 mg orally one day a week, prednisone 5 mg a day, and folic acid 5 mg a week and periodic appointments, controlling the activity data and adverse effects of the drugs, with liver tests, hemogram, and transaminases. The pneumology department recommended the inclusion of the patient in a respiratory rehabilitation program as well as the use of azithromycin 500 mg every day for three days during periods of exacerbation. Outcome. The treatment was successful in maintaining a mild activity of the rheumatoid arthritis and without exacerbation of respiratory symptoms

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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Patients with rheumatic diseases have an increased risk of infections, especially tuberculosis. In this study, we aimed to recognize the positivity rate of tuberculosis skin test in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis and the characteristics of the patients with positive results. METHODS: Retrospective study of tuberculosis skin test results in patients followed from 2004 to 2021 in a single rheumatology unit. Data related to clinical and epidemiological features, along with treatment information referring to the period in which the tuberculosis skin test was performed, were collected from patients' charts. RESULTS: A total of 723 tests were identified (448 tests in 269 rheumatoid arthritis patients and 275 in 174 spondyloarthritis patients). In the rheumatoid arthritis sample, 31/275 (11.5%) individuals had positive tests, and in the spondyloarthritis, 38/174 (21.8%) had positive tests. In the rheumatoid arthritis sample, patients with positive tuberculosis skin tests used a higher dose of methotrexate than those with negative results (median of 25 mg/week versus median of 20 mg/week respectively; p=0.02). In the spondyloarthritis sample, tuberculosis skin test positivity was associated with alcohol ingestion (13.1% versus 2.9% in users and non-users respectively; p=0.02) and sulfasalazine use (15.7% of positivity in users versus 5% in non-users; p=0.01). CONCLUSION: The tuberculosis skin test-positive prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis was lower than in the spondyloarthritis sample. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis using a higher dosage of methotrexate or with spondyloarthritis using sulfasalazine had more frequency of tuberculosis skin test positivity and should be carefully followed by the attending physician in order to avoid the appearance of full-blown tuberculosis.

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ABSTRACT Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) represents a group of systemic autoimmune disorders characterized by immune-mediated organ dysfunction. Systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, and Sjögren's syndrome are the most common CTDs that present with pulmonary involvement, as well as with interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features. The frequency of CTD-ILD varies according to the type of CTD, but the overall incidence is 15%, causing an important impact on morbidity and mortality. The decision of which CTD patient should be investigated for ILD is unclear for many CTDs. Besides that, the clinical spectrum can range from asymptomatic findings on imaging to respiratory failure and death. A significant proportion of patients will present with a more severe and progressive disease, and, for those, immunosuppression with corticosteroids and cytotoxic medications are the mainstay of pharmacological treatment. In this review, we summarized the approach to diagnosis and treatment of CTD-ILD, highlighting recent advances in therapeutics for the various forms of CTD.

RESUMO Doença pulmonar intersticial associada à doença do tecido conjuntivo (DPI-DTC) representa um grupo de distúrbios autoimunes sistêmicos caracterizados por disfunção de órgãos imunomediada. Esclerose sistêmica, artrite reumatoide, miosite inflamatória idiopática e síndrome de Sjögren são as DTC mais comuns que apresentam acometimento pulmonar, bem como pneumonia intersticial com achados autoimunes. A frequência de DPI-DTC varia de acordo com o tipo de DTC, mas a incidência total é de 15%, causando um impacto importante na morbidade e mortalidade. A decisão sobre qual paciente com DTC deve ser investigado para DPI não é clara para muitas DTC. Além disso, o espectro clínico pode variar desde achados assintomáticos em exames de imagem até insuficiência respiratória e morte. Parte significativa dos pacientes apresentará doença mais grave e progressiva, e, para esses pacientes, imunossupressão com corticosteroides e medicamentos citotóxicos são a base do tratamento farmacológico. Nesta revisão, resumimos a abordagem do diagnóstico e tratamento de DPI-DTC, destacando os recentes avanços na terapêutica para as diversas formas de DTC.

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Fundamento: la artritis reumatoidea es una enfermedad autoinmunitaria crónica que produce daño articular crónico e irreversible que conlleva al deterioro de la calidad de vida y discapacidad permanente con prevalencia mundial de entre 1,0 y 1,5 %. Objetivo: identificar las principales características clínico-epidemiológicas de pacientes con artritis reumatoidea en el Policlínico Docente Área Este de Camagüey. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de serie de casos, realizado en el Policlínico Docente Área Este de Camagüey. Del universo de 108 pacientes fue seleccionada una muestra de 102, una vez aplicados los criterios de elección. Se estudiaron las variables: grupo etáreo, sexo, color de la piel, años de diagnóstico, signos y síntomas clínicos, factores de riesgo; así como complicaciones presentadas. Para el procesamiento de los datos se empleó SPSS y se expresaron en valores absolutos y porcentajes. Resultados: predominó el grupo etáreo de 60 años y más (45,0 %), las mujeres (75,5 %), pacientes de color de piel blanca (66,7 %), con artritis reumatoidea de 16-20 años de evolución (22,5 %), vasculitis (25,5 %) y dolor (94,1 %) dentro de los principales signos y síntomas, mientras el consumo de café (69,6 %) y el sexo femenino se encontraron dentro los factores de riesgo modificables y no modificables. La osteoporosis fue la más notable de las complicaciones presentadas (69,6 %). Conclusiones: en la serie estudiada sobresalió el sexo femenino, la edad avanzada, el dolor como síntoma principal, así como la osteoporosis dentro de las complicaciones presentadas.

Foundation: rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces chronic and irreversible joint damage that leads to deterioration in quality of life and permanent disability with a worldwide prevalence of between 1.0 and 1.5 %. Objective: to identify the main clinical-epidemiological characteristics of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the Eastern Area Teaching Polyclinic of Camagüey. Methods: a descriptive case series study was carried out at the Eastern Area Teaching Polyclinic of Camagüey. From the universe of 108 patients, a sample of 102 was selected, once the selection criteria were applied. The variables were studied: age group, sex, skin color, years of diagnosis, clinical signs and symptoms, risk factors; as well as complications presented. SPSS was used to process the data and they were expressed in absolute values ​​and percentages. Results: the age group of 60 years and older predominated (45.0 %), women (75.5 %), patients of white skin color (66.7 %), with rheumatoid arthritis of 16-20 years of evolution (22.5 %), vasculitis (25.5 %) and pain (94.1 %) among the main signs and symptoms, while coffee consumption (69.6 %) and female sex were found among the risk factors. modifiable and non-modifiable risk. Osteoporosis was the most notable of the complications presented (69.6 %). Conclusions: in the series studied, female sex, advanced age, pain as the main symptom, as well as osteoporosis stood out among the complications presented.

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La artritis reumatoide es una enfermedad progresiva, con manifestaciones clásicas y tempranas como es la afectación de las articulaciones pequeñas de las manos y los tobillos. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de los documentos publicados entre 2017 y 2022. Se realizó una lectura preliminar de 37 artículos que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión, y finalmente se seleccionaron 23 artículos, de los cuales se tomó el contenido de mayor importancia. La ecografía es una técnica fiable y más sensible que la exploración clínica en el estudio de la enfermedad músculo-esquelética, pues permite una exploración multiplanar y dinámica, lo que resulta en un diagnóstico más exacto. La técnica Doppler constituye un complemento útil en el seguimiento de estos pacientes. Esta enfermedad es recurrente en las consultas de Reumatología, por tanto, en su valoración inicial, la utilidad de los medios diagnósticos, especialmente la ecografía, tiene gran importancia.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive disease, with classic and early manifestations such as involvement of the small joints of the hands and ankles. We conducted a bibliographic review of the documents published between 2017 and 2022. A preliminary reading of 37 articles that met the inclusion criteria was carried out, and 23 articles were finally selected, from which the most important content was taken. Ultrasound is a more sensitive and reliable technique than clinical examination for the study of musculoskeletal disease, since it allows a multiplanar and dynamic examination, which results in a more accurate diagnosis. Doppler technique is a useful complement in the follow-up of these patients. This disease is recurrent in Rheumatology consultations, that's why in its initial assessment, the usefulness of diagnostic means, especially ultrasound, is of great importance.

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Introduction: The most important genetic association in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is presented with some alleles from the HLA-DRB1 gene that encode the shared epitope (SE). Objectives: To apply the SE classification methods of Gregersen, de Vries, Raychaudhuri, Mattey, and Tezenas du Montcel in a group of Colombian patients with RA and determine the most common HLA-DRB1 alleles in the population. Methods: RA diagnosis, genetic study of the HLA-DRB1 region using Luminex technology in 50 RA and 50 healthy subjects. For the classification analysis, Fisher's exact test and chi-squared test were applied. Tables were created to count the RA-related alleles. We used odds ratio to determine the risk between the presence of the shared epitope (SE) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (Anti-CCP). Results: Gregersen and de Vries methods were suitable for the characterization of RA in this population (p = .006). The most prevalent HLA-DRB1 alleles in the RA group were 14:02,04:04, 08:02,04:05, and 10:01. High frequencies of the 07:01, 03:01,13:02,01:02, and 12:01 HLA-DRB1 alleles were found in the healthy population. HLA-DRB1 alleles with similar distribution in both populations were 04:07, 15:01, 11:01, 16:02, and 01:01. A high frequency of SE + was observed in Anti-CCP + individuals (63.15%); however, this was not statistically significant [OR2.4 (.63-9.01); p = .19]. Conclusion: The SE classification methods of Gregersen and de Vries were adequate in characterizing RA in a Colombian population group. An equivalence of 100% was verified between the susceptibility alleles defined by de Vries and the alleles assigned as SE according to Gregersen.

Introducción: La asociación genética más importante en artritis reumatoide (AR) se presenta con algunos alelos del gen HLA DRB1 que codifican el epítope compartido (EC). Objetivos: Aplicar los métodos de clasificación de EC de Gregersen et al., de Vries et al., Raychaudhuri et al., Mattey et al., y Tezenas du Montcel et al., en un grupo de pacientes colombianos con AR, y determinar los alelos HLA DRB1 más frecuentes en esta población. Métodos: Diagnóstico para AR, estudio genético de la región HLA DRB1 por tecnología Luminex® de 50 sujetos AR y 50 sanos. Para análisis comparativos de clasificaciones EC, se aplicaron las pruebas test exacto de Fisher y Chi-cuadrado y se realizaron tablas de conteos para los alelos relacionados con AR. Se estimó la razón de odds para determinar el riesgo entre la presencia de EC y los anticuerpos antipéptidos cíclicos citrulinados (anti-PCC). Resultados: Los métodos de Gregersen et al. y de Vries et al. fueron adecuados para la caracterización de AR en esta población (p = 0,006). Los alelos HLA DRB1 más prevalentes en el grupo AR fueron 14:02, 04:04, 08:02, 04:05 y 10:01. Se encontraron altas frecuencias de los alelos HLA DRB1 07:01, 03:01,13:02, 01:02 y 12:01 en población sana. Alelos HLA DRB1 con distribución similar en ambas poblaciones fueron: 04:07, 15:01, 11:01, 16:02 y 01:01. Se observó alta frecuencia de individuos EC+ en el grupo AR anti-PCC+ (63,15%); no obstante, sin asociación estadística (OR: 2,4 [0,63-9,01]; p = 0,19). Conclusión: Los métodos de clasificación para EC de Gregersen et al. y de Vries et al. fueron adecuados caracterizando AR en un grupo de población colombiana. Se corroboró equivalencia del 100% entre los alelos de susceptibilidad definidos por de Vries y los alelos asignados como EC según Gregersen et al.

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Introducción : El complejo C0-C1-C2 es responsable de la transición de la carga axial, con función biomecánica única, siendo afectada por múltiples patologías, que por lo general la literatura no las considera como un solo ítem, sino que lo desarrolla según su etiología, pero en nuestro estudio se ha considerado en 5 grupos: traumática, congénita, inflamatoria reumática, neoplásica y degenerativa. Objetivo : Determinar las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y del tratamiento en la patología cervical alta. Materiales y métodos : Se incluyeron a todos los pacientes con diagnóstico clínico radiológico de alguna patología cervical alta que hayan sido sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico entre 2016 y 2021 en el Hospital Almenara. Se usó el test "t" de student y de chi cuadrado. Se dividió a los pacientes en alguno de los 5 grupos antes mencionados. Resultados : Se consideraron 31 pacientes, con una edad media de 51.16 años. La patología cervical alta más frecuente fue la traumática con el 35.48%. El déficit motor se presentó en el 51.61% y el déficit sensitivo se presentó en el 54.84%. La cirugía más frecuente fue la fijación cervical alta con el 43.89%. La tasa de complicaciones fue del 16.13% con una mortalidad del 0%. Conclusiones : La patología cervical alta es rara, siendo la del tipo traumática la más frecuente, pero un manejo oportuno y adecuado permite un mejor pronóstico funcional del paciente.

Introduction : The C0-C1-C2 complex is responsible of axial load transition, and its biomechanical function is unique, it is affected by multiple pathological conditions; and generally speaking, the literature does not consider these conditions as a single item, it describes them according to etiology. For our study we considered five groups: trauma-related, congenital, rheumatic-inflammatory, neoplastic, and degenerative. Objective : To determine epidemiological, clinical, and therapy-related characteristics in upper cervical pathological conditions. Materials and methods : All patients with a clinical-radiological diagnosis of any upper cervical pathological condition that had undergone surgery between 2016 and 2021 in Guillermo Almenara Hospital were included. Student's t test and chi square methods were used. patients were divided into one of the five aforementioned groups. Results : Thirty-one patients were included in the study; their mean age was 51.16 years. The most frequent upper cervical pathological condition was trauma-related, with 35.48%. Motor deficit occurred in 51.61% of all patients, and sensitive deficit occurred in 54.84%. The most frequently surgical procedure performed was upper cervical fixation, in 43.89% of all patients. Complication rate was 16.13%, and mortality was 0%. Conclusions : Upper cervical pathological conditions are rare, trauma-related conditions are most frequent, but timely and adequate management allow us to achieve better functional prognosis for these patients.

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To investigate the presence of periodontitis in RA patients comparing it with controls in a Brazilian sample. Methods: This is a case control study conducted in a public health rheumatologic center. One hundred and sixteen RA patients and 68 paired controls were compared for epidemiological data and presence of periodontal disease evaluated by number of remaining teeth, presence of bacterial plaque, bleeding on probing, probing depth and clinical level of gingival insertion. In addition, data on comorbidities was collected. Results: RA patients and controls have the same amount of teeth loss (P = 0.84). RA patients had more calculus (P = 0.02); dental plaques (P = 0.04); gingival recession (P = 0.02) and bleeding (P = 0.01). Although the number of individuals with periodontitis was higher in RA patients, the severity of periodontitis was similar in both groups (P = ns). Presence of diabetes and hypothyroidism also associated with periodontitis (P = 0.01 and 0.02 respectively). In a model of logistic regression built to assess the independence of association of RA and its comorbidities with periodontitis, only diabetes and RA remained independent. Conclusion: This case control study shows higher frequency of periodontitis in RA patients than controls

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ABSTRACT Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory and heterogeneous disease that affects several systems, especially the joints. Among the extra-articular manifestations of RA, pleuropulmonary involvement occurs frequently, with different presentations, potentially in all anatomic thoracic compartments, and may determine high morbidity and mortality. The most common pleuropulmonary manifestations in patients with RA include interstitial lung disease (ILD), pleural disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, rheumatoid lung nodules, airway disease (bronchiectasis and bronchiolitis), and lymphadenopathy. Pulmonary hypertension and ILD are the manifestations with the greatest negative impact in prognosis. HRCT of the chest is essential in the evaluation of patients with RA with respiratory symptoms, especially those with higher risk factors for ILD, such as male gender, smoking, older age, high levels of rheumatoid factor, or positive anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody results. Additionally, other etiologies that may determine tomographic pleuropulmonary manifestations in patients with RA are infections, neoplasms, and drug-induced lung disease. In these scenarios, clinical presentation is heterogeneous, varying from being asymptomatic to having progressive respiratory failure. Knowledge on the potential etiologies causing tomographic pleuropulmonary manifestations in patients with RA coupled with proper clinical reasoning is crucial to diagnose and treat these patients.

RESUMO A artrite reumatoide (AR) é uma doença inflamatória autoimune e heterogênea que afeta vários sistemas, principalmente as articulações. Dentre as manifestações extra-articulares da AR, o acometimento pleuropulmonar ocorre com frequência, com diferentes apresentações, potencialmente em todos os compartimentos anatômicos do tórax e pode determinar alta morbidade e mortalidade. As manifestações pleuropulmonares mais comuns em pacientes com AR incluem doença pulmonar intersticial (DPI), doença pleural, hipertensão arterial pulmonar, nódulos pulmonares reumatoides, doença das vias aéreas (bronquiectasia e bronquiolite) e linfadenopatia. A hipertensão pulmonar e a DPI são as manifestações com maior impacto negativo no prognóstico. A TCAR de tórax é essencial na avaliação de pacientes com AR sintomáticos respiratórios, principalmente aqueles com fatores de risco maiores para DPI, como sexo masculino, tabagismo, idade mais avançada, níveis elevados de fator reumatoide ou anticorpos antipeptídeos citrulinados cíclicos positivos. Além disso, outras etiologias que podem determinar manifestações pleuropulmonares tomográficas em pacientes com AR são infecções, neoplasias e doença pulmonar induzida por drogas. Nesses cenários, a apresentação clínica é heterogênea, variando de ausência de sintomas a insuficiência respiratória progressiva. O conhecimento das possíveis etiologias causadoras de manifestações pleuropulmonares tomográficas em pacientes com AR, aliado a um raciocínio clínico adequado, é fundamental para o diagnóstico e tratamento desses pacientes.

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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This work aims to analyze the quantity and expenses related to biological drugs used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in outpatient public care within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). METHODS It is a cross-sectional descriptive study based on secondary data from a historical series, referring to the purchase, volume, and the number of patients treated with different biological drugs (infliximabe, etanercept, adalimumab, rituximab, abatacept, tocilizumab, golimumab, and certolizumab pegol) for RA treatment in outpatient care from 2012 to 2017. The data were extracted from the SUS Outpatient Information System database-SIA/SUS and included ten drugs used for RA treatment. The study assessed the quantity and expenditure of these drugs, the number of RA patients treated, and the expenditure by RA subtypes. The National Broad Consumer Price Index was used to adjust the expenditures for December 2017. RESULTS The Ministry of Health allocated approximately $500 million to provide about 2 million units of biological drugs for RA patients from 2012 to 2017. The supply of adalimumab 40 mg and etanercept 50 mg accounted for 68.3% of the total expenditure. The subtypes "other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor" (ICD-10 M05.8), "rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor" (ICD-10 M06.0), and "Felty's syndrome" (M05. 0) represented 84.5% of the total expenditures. The proportion of patients treated with biological drugs increased by 33.0%. There was a significant 83.0% increase in the number of patients using biological drugs compared to the overall number of RA patients treated during the study period. CONCLUSIONS The results obtained allow us to draw a more recent profile of expenditure on RA treatment and indicate trends in the use of biological drugs for this condition, generating data that can support management decisions in public health policies.

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Resumen ANTECEDENTES: Si bien el lupus eritematoso sistémico y la artritis reumatoide son enfermedades suficientemente descritas, no lo es la asociación de estas, que se denomina rhupus, que hace referencia a la manifestación clínica resultante de ambas enfermedades enmascaradas que dificulta el diagnóstico y tratamiento. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 37 años que inició con un cuadro con características de lupus eritematoso sistémico y artritis reumatoide hacía 16 años. Se encontró con alteraciones en los estudios de laboratorio y con hallazgos radiológicos que apoyaron el cuadro de rhupus. Por lo anterior se documenta la evolución de este padecimiento, que coincide con su embarazo y después de éste. CONCLUSIONES: La aparición simultánea de lupus eritematoso sistémico y artritis reumatoide, aun cuando fue reportada desde hace décadas, es una enfermedad rara en frecuencia, por lo que hay escasa información del rhupus solo y más aún en coincidencia con el embarazo.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Although systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis are sufficiently described diseases, the association of these is not, and is called rhupus, which refers to the clinical manifestation resulting from both diseases masked, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. CLINICAL CASE: 37-year-old patient who started with a clinical picture with features of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis 16 years ago. She was found to have alterations in laboratory studies and radiological findings that supported the diagnosis of rheupus. Therefore, the evolution of this condition is documented, which coincides with and after her pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: The simultaneous occurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, even though it was reported decades ago, is a rare disease in frequency, so there is scarce information on rhupus alone and even more so in coincidence with pregnancy.

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Introducción: Las enfermedades periodontales inmunoinflamatorias crónicas, están catalogadas entre las afecciones más comunes del género humano, las que pueden estar asociadas a enfermedades sistémicas como la artritis reumatoidea. Objetivo: Identificar las manifestaciones periodontales más comunes en pacientes con artritis reumatoidea. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal. El universo estuvo constituido por 107 pacientes con diagnóstico de artritis reumatoidea, la muestra no probabilística de 50 pacientes que acudieron a consulta estomatológica durante el periodo, que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión previstos en el estudio. Las principales variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, tiempo de diagnóstico de artritis reumatoide, presencia de enfermedad periodontal (gingivitis y periodontitis), factores de riesgo. Resultados: Prevaleció las edades entre 49 a 58 años, seguido de 39 a 48 años para un 34 y 26 % respectivamente, predominó el sexo femenino con un 46 % de afectadas por gingivitis y con más de siete años para un 58 %, la higiene bucal deficiente seguido de la dieta cariogénica prevaleció en un 50 % y 54% respectivamente. Conclusiones: Predominó el sexo femenino de pacientes diagnosticadas con artritis reumatoidea afectadas por gingivitis, ambas enfermedades son inflamatorias sistémicas, por lo que se puede explicar la conexión entre las dos.

Introduction: Chronic immunoinflammatory periodontal diseases are classified among the most common affections of the human gender, which may be associated with systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Objective: To identify the most common periodontal manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out. The universe consisted of 107 patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, the non-probabilistic sample of 50 patients who attended a dental consultation during the study period, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria provided for in the study. The main variables studied were: age, sex, time since diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, presence of periodontal disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), risk factors. Results: Ages between 49 and 58 years prevailed, followed by 39 to 48 years with 34 and 26% respectively, predominantly female with 46% affected by gingivitis, affected with more than 7 years with 58%, the poor oral hygiene followed by the cariogenic diet prevailed with 54 and 50% respectively. Conclusions: The female sex prevailed in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis affected by gingivitis, both diseases are systemic inflammatory, so the connection between the two can be explained.

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Introduction: In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF) are of multifactorial etiology. The main mechanism is spontaneous and therefore most are asymptomatic. The presence of VF has an impact on the quality of life of patients, and consequently on morbidity and mortality, therefore it should be systematically evaluated in this population, especially when associated factors have been reported. The main objective of this study was to identify clinical characteristics for osteoporosis and poor prognosis in rheumatoid arthritis that could be associated with the development of osteoporotic vertebral fractures identified in the lateral chest X-ray of asymptomatic patients with RA. The secondary objectives were to present the frequency, location, and severity of the fractures, as well as the inter and intra-observer correlation, when analyzing the radiographs. Methodology: Patients with a diagnosis of RA were included, with a lateral chest X-ray and indication dissimilar to spinal symptoms. The mean age was 58 years (IQR 21-88). Three researchers evaluated 151 images in a sequenced and standardized manner using the Algorithm-Base Qualitative approach (ABQ) and Genant methods. Variables associated with the presence of osteoporosis and poor prognosis in RA were identified. Subsequently, a multivariate analysis was carried out to find an association with the presence of VF in this population. Results: We found 39 fractures in 32/151 patients. Identifying multiple fractures in 5 of them. The prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral fractures was 21.2%. The distribution of fractures was mainly at the level of T5, T8 and T9, with a predominance of Genant grade 1 in 46%. In the multivariate analysis, age, duration of RA (mainly greater than 10 years), rheumatoid factor, anti-citrullinated peptide antibodies, DAS28, HAQ, presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANA), smoking and being under treatment for osteoporosis showed a statistically significant association. The interobserver correlation for the ABQ and Genant methods presented a kappa index of .9 and .92, respectively. Conclusion: In patients with RA there is a significant association with the development of VF, independent of the presence of osteoporosis. Furthermore, this research suggests that the presence of some clinical and paraclinical characteristics could be associated with the prevalence of osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Age, duration of arthritis, poor prognostic markers for RA in terms of serology and functionality, as well as being in treatment for osteoporosis had statistical significance of association. This should guide the timely detection of fractures, independent of symptoms, with the respective targeted treatment in this population and thus avoid functional complications and a decrease in quality of life.

Introducción: En los pacientes con artritis reumatoide (AR) las fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas (FVO) son de etiología multifactorial. El principal mecanismo es espontáneo y por ende la mayoría son asintomáticas. La presencia de FVO impacta en la calidad de vida de los pacientes y, en consecuencia, en la morbilidad y la mortalidad, por lo tanto, se debería evaluar de forma sistemática en esta población, más aún cuando se han reportado factores asociados. Objetivos: Los objetivos principales fueron identificar las características clínicas de osteoporosis y de mal pronóstico en AR, que podrían estar asociadas con el desarrollo de fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas identificadas en la radiografía lateral de tórax en pacientes asintomáticos con AR, y los objetivos secundarios fueron presentar la frecuencia, la localización y la severidad de las fracturas, como también la correlación inter e intraobservador al analizar las radiografías. Metodología: Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico de AR, con radiografía lateral de tórax e indicación disímil a síntomas en columna. La media de edad fue de 58 arios (RIC 21-88). Tres investigadores evaluaron 151 imágenes, de manera secuencial y estandarizada, utilizando los métodos Algorithm-Base Qualitative approach (ABQ) y de Genant. Se identificaron variables asociadas con la presencia de osteoporosis y de pobre pronóstico en AR. Posteriormente, se hizo un análisis multivariado orientado a encontrar asociación con la presencia de FVO en esta población. Resultados: Se encontraron 39 fracturas en 32/151 pacientes, en cinco de ellos se encontraron múltiples fracturas. La prevalencia de fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas fue de 21,2%. La distribución de fracturas fue principalmente a nivel de T5, T8 y T9, con predominio de aquellas grado 1 de Genant (46%). En el análisis multivariado, la edad, la duración de la AR (principalmente mayor a 10 anos), el factor reumatoideo, los anticuerpos antipéptidos citrulinados, el Disease Activity Score-28 (DAS28), el Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), la presencia de anticuerpos antinucleares (ANA), el tabaquismo y estar en tratamiento para osteoporosis presentaron una asociación estadísticamente significativa. La correlación interobservador para los métodos ABQ y Genant presentó un índice kappa de 0,9 y 0,92, respectivamente. Conclusión: En pacientes con AR existe una asociación significativa con el desarrollo de FVO, con independencia de la presencia de osteoporosis. Además, esta investigación sugiere que la presencia de algunas características clínicas y paraclínicas podría estar asociada con la prevalencia de fracturas vertebrales osteoporóticas. La edad, la duración de la artritis, los marcadores de mal pronóstico de la AR en cuanto a serología como funcionalidad, así como estar en tratamiento para osteoporosis tuvieron significancia estadística de asociación. Esto debería guiar una detección oportuna de las fracturas, más allá de los síntomas, con el respectivo tratamiento dirigido a esta población y así evitar complicaciones funcionales y una disminución en la calidad de vida.

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Objective.To develop practical recommendations, based on the best available evidence and experience, on the nursing management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Methods. The usual consensus methodology was used, with a nominal group, systematic reviews (SRs), and Delphi survey. The expert panel, consisting of rheumatology nurses, rheumatologists, a psychologist, a physiotherapist, and a patient, defined the scope, the users, the topics on which to explore the evidence and on which to issue recommendations. Results.Three PICO questions evaluated the efficacy and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation and non-pharmacological measures for the treatment of chronic cough and gastroesophageal reflux by means of SR of the literature. With the results of the reviews, 15 recommendations were established for which the degree of agreement was obtained with a Delphi survey. Three recommendations were rejected in the second round. The 12 recommendations were in patient assessment (n=4); patient education (n=4); and risk management (n=4). Only one recommendation was based on available evidence, while the remaining were based on expert opinion. The degree of agreement ranged from 77% to 100%. Conclusion.This document presents a series of recommendations with the aim of improving the prognosis and quality of life of patients with RA-ILD. Nursing knowledge and implementation of these recommendations can improve the follow-up and prognosis of patients with RA who present with ILD.

Objetivo.Desarrollar recomendaciones prácticas, basadas en la mejor evidencia y experiencia disponible, sobre el manejo de enfermería de los pacientes con artritis reumatoide (AR) y enfermedad pulmonar intersticial (EPI). Métodos. Se utilizó la metodología de consenso en la que un panel de expertos (formado por enfermeras de reumatología, reumatólogos, una psicóloga, una fisioterapeuta y una paciente) definió el ámbito, los usuarios, los temas sobre los que explorar la evidencia y sobre los que emitir recomendaciones. Tres preguntas PICO evaluaron la eficacia y seguridad de la rehabilitación pulmonar y las medidas no farmacológicas para el tratamiento de la tos crónica y el reflujo gastroesofágico mediante la búsqueda de revisiones sistemáticas, excluyendo aquellas cuya calidad era baja, muy baja o críticamente baja, según la herramienta AMSTAR-2. Posteriormente, se hizo una reunión para la formulación de recomendaciones que se presentaron con un resumen de la evidencia a la encuesta Delphi. Resultados.Con los resultados de las revisiones se establecieron 15 recomendaciones cuyo grado de acuerdo osciló entre el 77% y el 100% en la una encuesta Delphi. Tres recomendaciones fueron rechazadas en la segunda ronda: una por la evidencia disponible y los dos restantes se basaron en la opinión de expertos. Las 12 recomendaciones restantes aprobadas se referían a la evaluación del paciente (n=4), a la educación del paciente (n=4) y a la gestión del riesgo (n=4). Conclusión. El conocimiento del consenso Openreumapor parte de enfermería y la aplicación sus 12 recomendaciones basadas en la mejor evidencia y experiencia puede mejorar el seguimiento y el pronóstico de los pacientes con AR que presentan EPI.

Objetivo.Desenvolver recomendações práticas, baseadas na melhor evidência e experiência disponíveis, sobre o manejo de enfermagem de pacientes com artrite reumatoide (AR) e doença pulmonar intersticial (DPI). Métodos.Foi utilizada a metodologia de consenso, com grupo nominal, revisões sistemáticas e levantamento Delphi. O painel de especialistas, formado por enfermeiros reumatologistas, reumatologistas, psicólogo, fisioterapeuta e paciente, definiu o escopo, os usuários, os tópicos sobre os quais explorar as evidências e sobre os quais emitir recomendações. Três questões do PICO avaliaram a eficácia e segurança da reabilitação pulmonar e medidas não farmacológicas para o tratamento da tosse crônica e refluxo gastroesofágico por meio de RS. Aqueles cuja qualidade era baixa, muito baixa ou criticamente baixa, de acordo com a ferramenta AMSTAR-2, foram excluídos. Posteriormente, realizou-se uma reunião para formular recomendações que foram apresentadas com um resumo das evidências ao inquérito Delphi. Resultados. Com os resultados das revisões, foram estabelecidas 15 recomendações cujo grau de concordância entre 77% e 100% foi obtido com uma pesquisa Delphi. Três recomendações foram rejeitadas na segunda rodada. As 12 recomendações referiam-se à avaliação do paciente (n=4); à educação do paciente (n=4); e ao gerenciamento de risco (n=4). Apenas uma recomendação foi baseada nas evidências disponíveis, enquanto as demais foram baseadas na opinião de especialistas. Conclusão. Este documento apresenta uma série de recomendações com o objetivo de melhorar o prognóstico e a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com AR-ILD. O conhecimento da enfermagem e a aplicação dessas recomendações podem melhorar o acompanhamento e o prognóstico de pacientes com AR com DPI.

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RESUMEN Introducción: La Covid-19, además de propagarse de persona a persona, atenta contra la estabilidad económica y política de las naciones y ha causado infecciones respiratorias letales en humanos. Esto puede ser relevante cuando se trata de la infección de un paciente inmunocomprometido, potencialmente protegido por una respuesta inmunológica más débil contra la infección. Objetivo: Describir la relación de la Covid-19 con algunas enfermedades autoinmunes. Métodos: Se emplearon los métodos de análisis-síntesis y análisis bibliográfico y documental; los motores de búsqueda fueron Hinari, Pubmed, ClinicalKey, Scielo regional, Scielo Cuba, Google Scholar. Conclusiones: Los pacientes con enfermedades autoinmunes son catalogados como pacientes de riesgo. En caso de ser confirmados con Covid-19 se les debe suspender la mayoría de sus medicamentos y mantener solamente sus tratamientos con hidroxicloroquina e inhibidores de IL-6 en caso de artritis autoinmune, y el acetato de glatiramero en la Esclerosis Múltiple. Estas personas deben seguir estrictamente las medidas orientadas por las autoridades sanitarias.

ABSTRACT Introduction: COVID-19, in addition to spreading from person to person, threatens the economic and political stability of nations and has caused lethal respiratory infections in humans. This may be relevant when dealing with infection in an immunocompromised patient, potentially protected by a weaker immune response against infection. Objective: to describe the relationship of COVID-19 with some autoimmune diseases. Methods: the analysis-synthesis method, as well as the bibliographic and documentary analysis were used; the search engines were Hinari, Pubmed, ClinicalKey, SciELO regional, SciELO Cuba and Google Scholar. Conclusions: patients with autoimmune diseases are classified as risk patients. In case of being confirmed with COVID-19, most of their medications should be suspended and only maintain their treatments with hydroxychloroquine and IL-6 inhibitors in case of autoimmune arthritis, and glatiramer acetate in multiple sclerosis. These people must strictly follow the measures directed by the health authorities.

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OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) immunopathogenesis revolves around the presentation of poorly characterised self-peptides by human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-class II molecules on the surface of antigen-presenting cells to autoreactive CD4 +T cells. Here, we analysed the HLA-DR-associated peptidome of synovial tissue (ST) and of dendritic cells (DCs) pulsed with synovial fluid (SF) or ST, to identify potential T-cell epitopes for RA. METHODS: HLA-DR/peptide complexes were isolated from RA ST samples (n=3) and monocyte-derived DCs, generated from healthy donors carrying RA-associated shared epitope positive HLA-DR molecules and pulsed with RA SF (n=7) or ST (n=2). Peptide sequencing was performed by high-resolution mass spectrometry. The immunostimulatory capacity of selected peptides was evaluated on peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with RA (n=29) and healthy subjects (n=12) by flow cytometry. RESULTS: We identified between 103 and 888 HLA-DR-naturally presented peptides per sample. We selected 37 native and six citrullinated (cit)-peptides for stimulation assays. Six of these peptides increased the expression of CD40L on CD4 +T cells patients with RA, and specifically triggered IFN-γ expression on RA CD4 +T cells compared with healthy subjects. Finally, the frequency of IFN-γ-producing CD4 +T cells specific for a myeloperoxidase-derived peptide showed a positive correlation with disease activity. CONCLUSIONS: We significantly expanded the peptide repertoire presented by HLA-DR molecules in a physiologically relevant context, identifying six new epitopes recognised by CD4 +T cells from patients with RA. This information is important for a better understanding of the disease immunopathology, as well as for designing tolerising antigen-specific immunotherapies.

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Resumen El eritema indurado de Bazin es una tuberculosis cutánea rara, considerada una tuberculide o reacción de hipersensibilidad a Mycobacterium tuberculosis. El tratamiento con agentes biológicos es un factor de riesgo conocido para la reactivación de tuberculosis, especialmente en áreas de alta incidencia como Latinoamérica, por lo que existen protocolos de búsqueda y tratamiento antes del inicio de este tipo de terapias. Se presenta un caso clínico de eritema indurado de Bazin como reactivación de una infección tuberculosa latente en una paciente con artritis reumatoide que recibía tratamiento con golimumab.

Abstract Erythema induratum of Bazin is a rare form of cutaneous tuberculosis, considered as part of the spectrum of tuberculids or hipersensitivity reactions to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Treatment with biologic agents is a known risk factor for tuberculosis reactivation, especially in areas of high incidence like Latin America, which is why screening and treatment protocols must be followed before these therapies are initiated. We present a case of erythema induratum of Bazin as a reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated with golimumab.

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Contexto: As manifestações oculares da artrite reumatoide representam cerca de 40% das manifestações extra-articulares, acarretando comprometimento da qualidade de vida. O fator reumatoide e o anticorpo contra peptídeos citrulinados cíclicos são marcadores sorológicos para diagnóstico laboratorial da doença. Objetivo: Identificar as principais manifestações oculares da artrite reumatoide e a sua relação com a positividade do fator reumatoide e anticorpo contra peptideos citrulinados cíclicos, através de uma revisão sistemática. Métodos: Uma revisão sistemática foi conduzida nas bases de dados: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e SciELO, até janeiro de 2018. Critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram aplicados e dados dos estudos selecionados foram extraídos e organizados em tabelas e gráficos. Avaliação metodológica e análise estatística, incluindo duas meta-análises, foram realizadas. Os estudos selecionados foram armazenados no Software Endnote X8 versão student (Serial Number: 3151802521 e Product Key: L899B-8N8FJ-SX9JW-BEQ58-U9HCD). Análises estatísticas foram realizadas com o Software Review Manager versão 5.3 (software gratuito). Resultados: Dos 1.985 estudos encontrados através da busca em bases de dados, quatro estudos foram incluídos. A síndrome sicca e síndrome de Sjögren secundária representaram cerca de 50% das manifestações oculares. Meta-análises aplicadas em dois estudos não identificaram associação de risco estatisticamente significativa entre o anticorpo contra peptideos citrulinados cíclicos e fator reumatoide e o desenvolvimento de manifestações oculares. Conclusão: As manifestações oculares da Artrite Reumatoide correspondem à significativa parcela das manifestações extra-articulares. No entanto, não foram constatadas associação de risco entre autoanticorpos e tais manifestações. [au]

Background: Ocular involvement represents about 40% of extra-articular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis, pointing to impairment in patients' quality of life. Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody and rheumatoid factor are serological markers to laboratorial diagnosis of disease. Objective: Identify main ocular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its relationship between positivity of rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, through a Systematic Review of literature. Methods: Systematic Review was conducted on database search, including: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO until January, 2018. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied and data of select studies were extracted and organized in tables and graphics. Methodological appraisal and statistical analysis, including meta-analyses, were performed. Selected studies were stored in software Endnote X8 student (Serial Number: 3151802521 e Product Key: L899B-8N8FJ-SX9JW-BEQ58-U9HCD). Statistical analyses were performed with Review Manager software version 5.3 (free software). Results: From 1,985 studies found by database search, four studies were selected and analyzed. Sicca syndrome and secondary Sjögren's syndrome represented about 50% of ocular manifestations. Meta-analyses applied in two studies demonstrated no statistical significative risk association between anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide and development of ocular manifestations. Conclusion: From extra-articular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis, ocular manifestations correspond to a significative amount. Nevertheless, there were no statistical significative risk association between autoantibodies and these manifestations. [au]

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Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o estado emocional, nas dimensões ansiedade e depressão, e a qualidade de vida, em pessoas com artrite reumatóide. Métodos Estudo primário, descritivo e transversal, desenvolvido na região norte de Portugal, com uma amostra de 139 pessoas com artrite reumatóide (79,86% mulheres) e com média de idades de 63.05 anos. Foram aplicados: um questionário sociodemográfico, a escala "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" e o questionário "EQ-5D - Avaliação de Ganhos em Saúde". Na análise de dados, por meio do programa IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 24 , recorreu-se à estatística inferencial, considerando-se estatisticamente significativo um p < 0,05. Resultados Os achados sobre o estado emocional mostraram níveis de ansiedade severos em 45,3%, ansiedade moderada em 36,7%, ansiedade leve em 10,1% e apenas 7,9% dos participantes pontuaram sem ansiedade. A maioria não apresenta sintomatologia depressiva (71,9%) e 13,7% manifestou depressão leve. Os baixos níveis de depressão foram associados a uma melhor qualidade-de-vida, contrariamente aos níveis de ansiedade, onde uma diminuição dos mesmos diminui a qualidade-de-vida (p=0,000). Conclusão Observou-se que a ansiedade e a depressão emergiram como preditores da QDV em pessoas com AR. Para proteger e melhorar a saúde dos pacientes, destaca-se a necessidade de implementar intervenções de enfermagem direcionadas ao controle dos fatores que induzem comportamentos ansiogênicos e depressivos.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar el estado emocional, en las dimensiones ansiedad y depresión, y la calidad de vida, en personas con artritis reumatoide. Métodos Estudio primario, descriptivo y transversal, desarrollado en la región norte de Portugal, con una muestra de 139 personas con artritis reumatoide (79,86 % mujeres) con un promedio de edad de 63.05 años. Se aplicaron: un cuestionario sociodemográfico, la escala "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" y el cuestionario "EQ-5D - Avaliação de Ganhos em Saúde". En el análisis de datos, por medio del programa IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 24 , se recorrió a la estadística inferencial, y se consideró estadísticamente significante un p < 0,05. Resultados Los hallazgos sobre el estado emocional mostraron niveles de ansiedad severos en 45,3 %, ansiedad moderada en 36,7 %, ansiedad leve en 10,1 % y apenas el 7,9 % de los participantes puntuaron sin ansiedad. La mayoría no presenta sintomatología depresiva (71,9 %) y el 13,7 % manifestó depresión leve. Los bajos niveles de depresión estuvieron asociados a una mejor calidad de vida, contrariamente a los niveles de ansiedad, en la que una disminución en ellos disminuyó la calidad de vida (p=0,000). Conclusión Se observó que la ansiedad y la depresión emergieron como predictores de la CDV en personas con AR. Para proteger y mejorar la salud de los pacientes, se destaca la necesidad de implementar intervenciones de enfermería direccionadas al control de los factores que inducen a comportamientos ansiogénicos y depresivos.

Abstract Objective To assess the emotional states of the anxiety and depression dimensions and the quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods A primary, descriptive, and cross-sectional study conducted in the northern region of Portugal, using a sample of 139 people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (79.86% of whom were women) with a mean age of 63.05 years. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" and the "EQ-5D - Health Gains questionnaire were administered. Inferential statistics were used to conduct data analysis. IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Statistics 24 program was the instrument of choice and p < 0.05 was deemed statistically significant. Results Findings on emotional state showed severe/extreme anxiety levels in 45.3% of the respondents, moderate anxiety in 36.7% of them, mild anxiety in 10.1% and only 7.9% of participants showed no sign of anxiety. Most of the participants did not present any sort of depressive symptoms (71.9%) and 13.7% of them were diagnosed with mild depression. Low levels of depression were associated with a better quality of life. On the other hand, low levels of anxiety see to lead to poorer quality of life (p=0.000). Conclusion Evidence shows that anxiety and depression are predictors of QOL in patients with RA. That way, nursing interventions aimed at controlling the factors that trigger anxiogenic and depressive behaviours must be implemented to protect and improve patients' health.

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