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2. Concentration of Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF-D) and Its Correlation with Functional and Clinical Parameters in Patients with Lymphangioleiomyomatosis from a Brazilian Reference Center
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Amaral, Alexandre Franco, de Oliveira, Martina Rodrigues, Dias, Olívia Meira, Arimura, Fábio Eiji, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, Acencio, Milena Marques Pagliarelli, de Alvarenga, Vanessa Adélia, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, and Tuberous Sclerosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis and Angiomyolipoma Study Group, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- 2019
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3. Rheumatoid arthritis-associated airway disease: longitudinal pulmonary function behavior.
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Bertozo Sabbag, Maria Laura, de Assis Molina, Camila, Yamada Sawamura, Márcio Valente, Bonfiglioli, Karina, Medeiros-Ribeiro, Ana Cristina, Pugliesi, Alisson, Nakagawa, Renato Hideo, Arimura, Fabio Eiji, Athanazio, Rodrigo Abensur, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, and Kawano-Dourado, Leticia
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LUNG diseases ,BRONCHIECTASIS ,FORCED expiratory volume ,AIRWAY (Anatomy) ,PULMONARY function tests ,VITAL capacity (Respiration) ,DISEASE risk factors ,INTERSTITIAL lung diseases ,RHEUMATOID arthritis - Published
- 2024
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4. Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency with homozygous p.Arg610del genotype in an elderly patient: a rare case report.
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das Posses Bridi, Guilherme, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Yamada Sawamura, Márcio Valente, and Guedes Baldi, Bruno
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NIEMANN-Pick diseases ,CUSHING'S syndrome ,SPHINGOMYELINASE ,NUCLEAR transport (Cytology) ,SYMPTOMS ,INTERSTITIAL lung diseases - Published
- 2024
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5. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: current diagnosis and treatment.
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Amaral, Alexandre Franco, Colares, Philippe de Figueiredo Braga, and Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib
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INTERSTITIAL lung diseases ,THERAPEUTICS ,SYMPTOMS ,LUNG diseases ,DRUG therapy ,IDIOPATHIC pulmonary fibrosis ,IDIOPATHIC interstitial pneumonias ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating chronic lung disease without a clear recognizable cause. IPF has been at the forefront of new diagnostic algorithms and treatment developments that led to a shift in patients' care in the past decade, indeed influencing the management of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases other than IPF itself. Clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria are briefly addressed in this review article. Additionally, evidence regarding the use of antifibrotics beyond the settings of clinical trials, impact of comorbidities, and therapeutic approaches other than pharmacological treatments are discussed in further detail. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. Immunohistological features related to functional impairment in lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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Nascimento, Ellen Caroline Toledo do, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Mariani, Alessandro Wasum, Annoni, Raquel, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Pimenta, Suzana Pinheiro, da Silva, Luiz Fernando Ferraz, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, and Dolhnikoff, Marisa
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- 2018
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7. A pilot study assessing the effect of bronchodilator on dynamic hyperinflation in LAM
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Baldi, Bruno Guedes, de Albuquerque, André Luis Pereira, Pimenta, Suzana Pinheiro, Salge, João Marcos, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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- 2013
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8. Guidelines for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
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Henrique da Mota, Licia Maria, Afonso Cruz, Bóris, Viegas Brenol, Claiton, Alves Pereira, Ivânio, Rezende-Fronza, Lucila Stange, Barros Bertolo, Manoel, Carioca Freitas, Max Vitor, da Silva, Nilzio Antônio, Louzada-Junior, Paulo, Neubarth Giorgio, Rina Dalva, Corrêa Lima, Rodrigo Aires, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Melo Kawassaki, Alexandre de, Marques Bernardo, Wanderley, and Castelar Pinheiro, Geraldo da Rocha
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- 2013
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9. Evaluation of the Extent of Pulmonary Cysts and Their Association with Functional Variables and Serum Markers in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
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Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Araujo, Mariana Sponholz, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, da Silva Teles, Gustavo Borges, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Dias, Olivia Meira, Pereira, Daniel Antunes Silva, Pimenta, Suzana Pinheiro, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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Cysts -- Research -- Risk factors ,Carbon monoxide -- Research -- Health aspects ,Lung diseases -- Research -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects -- Patient outcomes -- Development and progression ,Health - Abstract
Purpose Although computed tomography (CT) has been used previously to assess disease severity in lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), the associations between the extent of pulmonary cysts on CT and six-minute walk test (6MWT), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF-D) are not well established. We performed a cross-sectional study to quantify the extent of pulmonary cysts in CT and to establish their correlations with pulmonary function tests (PFTs), 6MWT results, including a composite index (desaturation-distance ratio, DDR), and levels of VEGF-D and MMPs in LAM. Methods Twenty-three LAM patients underwent CT scanning to automatically quantify the extent of pulmonary cysts and performed PFTs and 6MWT. Serum levels of MMP-2, MMP-9, and VEGF-D were also measured. Results The severity of pulmonary cystic involvement was mild (the extent of cysts was 6.8 %) and correlated best with FEV.sub.1/FVC (r = -0.84), residual volume (r = 0.66), DL.sub.CO (r = -0.82), the DDR index (r = 0.77), and desaturation during the 6MWT (r = -0.81). There was a weak correlation with VEGF-D (r = 0.45), but no association was found with MMP-2 and MMP-9. Conclusions The severity of pulmonary cystic involvement was mild in this sample of LAM patients and correlated best with airway obstruction, air trapping, reduced DL.sub.CO, the DDR index, and desaturation during the 6MWT. Serum VEGF-D cannot be completely defined as a valuable marker of disease severity and there may be a mechanism independent of MMPs to explain the formation of pulmonary cysts. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00408-014-9641-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users., Author(s): Bruno Guedes Baldi[sup.1] , Mariana Sponholz Araujo[sup.1] , Carolina Salim Gonçalves Freitas[sup.1] , Gustavo Borges da Silva Teles[sup.2] , Ronaldo Adib Kairalla[sup.1] , Olivia Meira Dias[sup.1] , Daniel Antunes [...]
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- 2014
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10. Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with definite ocular sarcoidosis at a Brazilian referral center
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Ferracioli-Oda, Eduardo, primary, Kawassaki, Alexandre de Melo, additional, Arimura, Fábio Eiji, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Hirata, Carlos Eduardo, additional, and Yamamoto, Joyce Hisae, additional
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- 2022
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11. Association of Pulmonary Cysts and Nodules in a Young Female Patient
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Dias, Olívia Meira, do Nascimento, Ellen Caroline Toledo, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Araujo, Mariana Sponholz, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Dolhnikoff, Marisa, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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- 2016
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12. Tomographic pleuropulmonary manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis: a pictorial essay.
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das Posses Bridi, Guilherme, Yamada Sawamura, Márcio Valente, Wanderley, Mark, Soares Souza, Luciana Volpon, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Kawano-Dourado, Letícia, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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INTERSTITIAL lung diseases ,PULMONARY arterial hypertension ,PULMONARY nodules ,PULMONARY hypertension ,LUNG diseases ,RHEUMATOID arthritis ,BRONCHIECTASIS - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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13. Abnormal expression of telomerase/apoptosis limits type II alveolar epithelial cell replication in the early remodeling of usual interstitial pneumonia/idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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Waisberg, Daniel Reis, Barbas-Filho, João Valente, Parra, Edwin Roger, Fernezlian, Sandra, Ribeiro de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2010
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14. Desaturation – distance ratio: a new concept for a functional assessment of interstitial lung diseases
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Pimenta, Suzana Pinheiro, da Rocha, Renata Barbosa, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, de Melo Kawassaki, Alexandre, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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- 2010
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15. Association between pulmonary artery to aorta diameter ratio with pulmonary hypertension and outcomes in diffuse cystic lung diseases
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Baldi, Bruno Guedes, primary, Fernandes, Caio Júlio César dos Santos, additional, Heiden, Gláucia Itamaro, additional, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, additional, Sobral, Juliana Barbosa, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, additional, and Souza, Rogério, additional
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- 2021
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16. Biopsy-Proven Pulmonary Determinants of Heart Disease
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de Castro Zampieri, Felipe Muniz, Parra, Edwin Roger, Canzian, Mauro, Antonângelo, Leila, Luna Filho, Bráulio, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2010
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17. Biopsy-proven pulmonary determinants of heart disease
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Zampieri, Felipe Muniz de Castro, Parra, Edwin Roger, Canzian, Mauro, Antonangelo, Leila, Filho, Braulio Luna, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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Heart diseases -- Diagnosis -- Analysis ,Heart -- Analysis ,Acute respiratory distress syndrome -- Diagnosis -- Analysis ,Health - Abstract
Heart disease (HD) can stress the alveolar blood-gas barrier, resulting in parenchymal inflammation and remodeling. Patients with HD may therefore display any of the symptoms commonly attributed to primary pulmonary disease, although tissue documentation of corresponding changes through surgical lung biopsy (SLB) is rarely done. Intent on exploring the basis of HD-related alveolar-capillary barrier dysfunction, a retrospective analysis of SLB histopathology was conducted in patients with clinically diagnosed HD, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates, and no evidence of primary pulmonary disease. Patients eligible for the study had a clinical diagnosis of heart disease, acute or chronic, and presented with diffuse infiltrates on chest X-ray. All qualified subjects (N = 23) who underwent diagnostic SLB between January 1982 and December 2005 were subsequently examined. Specific biopsy parameters investigated included demonstrable edema, siderophage influx, hemorrhage, venous and lymphatic ectasia, vascular sclerosis, capillary congestion, and fibroblast proliferation. Based on observed alveolar-capillary barrier (ACB) alterations, three main morphologic groups emerged: one group (6 patients) with alveolar edema; a second group (11 patients) characterized by pulmonary congestion; and a final group (6 patients) showing microscopic foci of acute ACB lung injury. Alveolar-capillary stress due to acute high-pressure or volume overload often manifests as diffuse pulmonary infiltrates with variable but generally predictable histopathology. In patients with biopsy-proven alveolar edema, pulmonary congestion, or acute microscopic lung injury, the clinician must be alert for the possibility of primary heart disease, particularly if the patient is elderly or when a history of myocardial, valvular, or coronary vascular disease exists. Keywords Heart disease * Pulmonary histological patterns * Pulmonary edema * Pulmonary congestion * Surgical lung biopsy * Microfoci of acute lung injury, Introduction Cardiac dysfunction typically involves one of the following mechanisms: blood loss, irregular heartbeat, obstructed flow, regurgitating flow, contractile dysfunction (systolic failure), or inadequate filling (diastolic failure) (1) . Any [...]
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18. Baseline Characteristics and Progression of a Spectrum of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities and Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib
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TOMOGRAFIA COMPUTADORIZADA POR RAIOS X - Published
- 2020
19. Brazilian guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis . Official document of the Brazilian Thoracic Association based on the GRADE methodology
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Baddini-Martinez, José, Ferreira, Juliana, Tanni, Suzana, Alves, Luis Renato, Cabral Junior, Benedito Francisco, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Cezare, Talita Jacon, Costa, Claudia Henrique da, Gazzana, Marcelo Basso, Jezler, Sérgio, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Kawano-Dourado, Leticia, Lima, Mariana Silva, Mancuzo, Eliane, Moreira, Maria Auxiliadora Carmo, Rodrigues, Marcelo Palmeira, Rodrigues, Silvia Carla Sousa, Rubin, Adalberto Sperb, Rufino, Rogério Lopes, Steidle, Leila John Marques, Storrer, Karin, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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Terapia ,Medicina baseada em evidências ,Pulmão - doenças - Abstract
A fibrose pulmonar idiopática (FPI) é uma forma de pneumopatia intersticial crônica fibrosante de causa desconhecida, que acomete preferencialmente homens idosos, com história atual ou pregressa de tabagismo. Mesmo sendo uma doença incomum, ela assume grande importância devido a sua gravidade e prognóstico reservado. Nas últimas décadas, diversas modalidades terapêuticas farmacológicas foram investigadas para o tratamento dessa doença, de tal modo que conceitos clássicos vêm sendo revisados. O objetivo destas diretrizes foi definir recomendações brasileiras baseadas em evidências em relação ao emprego de agentes farmacológicos no tratamento da FPI. Procurou-se fornecer orientações a questões de ordem prática, enfrentadas pelos clínicos no seu cotidiano. As perguntas PICO (acrônimo baseado em perguntas referentes aos Pacientes de interesse, Intervenção a ser estudada, Comparação da intervenção e Outcome [desfecho] de interesse) abordaram aspectos relativos ao uso de corticosteroides, N-acetilcisteína, tratamento medicamentoso do refluxo gastroesofágico, inibidores dos receptores da endotelina, inibidores da fosfodiesterase-5, pirfenidona e nintedanibe. Para a formulação das perguntas PICO, um grupo de especialistas brasileiros atuantes na área foi reunido, sendo realizada uma extensa revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema. As revisões sistemáticas com meta-análises previamente publicadas foram analisadas quanto à força das evidências compiladas e, a partir daí, foram concebidas recomendações seguindo a metodologia Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Os autores acreditam que o presente documento represente um importante avanço a ser incorporado na abordagem de pacientes com FPI, objetivando principalmente favorecer seu manejo, e pode se tornar uma ferramenta auxiliar na definição de políticas públicas relacionadas à FPI. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a form of chronic interstitial lung disease of unknown cause, which predominantly affects elderly men who are current or former smokers. Even though it is an uncommon disease, it is of great importance because of its severity and poor prognosis. In recent decades, several pharmacological treatment modalities have been investigated for the treatment of this disease, and the classic concepts have therefore been revised. The purpose of these guidelines was to define evidence-based recommendations regarding the use of pharmacological agents in the treatment of IPF in Brazil. We sought to provide guidance on the practical issues faced by clinicians in their daily lives. Patients of interest, Intervention to be studied, Comparison of intervention and Outcome of interest (PICO)-style questions were formulated to address aspects related to the use of corticosteroids, N-acetylcysteine, gastroesophageal reflux medications, endothelin-receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, pirfenidone, and nintedanib. To formulate the PICO questions, a group of Brazilian specialists working in the area was assembled and an extensive review of the literature on the subject was carried out. Previously published systematic reviews with meta-analyses were analyzed for the strength of the compiled evidence, and, on that basis, recommendations were developed by employing the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. The authors believe that the present document represents an important advance to be incorporated in the approach to patients with IPF, aiming mainly to improve its management, and can become an auxiliary tool for defining public policies related to IPF.
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20. Structural Features of Epithelial Remodeling in Usual Interstitial Pneumonia Histologic Pattern
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Baptista, Aline Lourenso, Parra, Edwin Roger, Filho, João Valente Barbas, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2006
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21. Nonhomogeneous Density of CD34 and VCAM-1 Alveolar Capillaries in Major Types of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
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Parra, Edwin Roger, Costa, Lígia Rodrigues Silvério da, Ab’Saber, Alexandre, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Fernezlian, Sandra Moraes, Teixeira, Lisete R., and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2005
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22. Heterogeneous Remodeling of Lung Vessels in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Parra, Edwin Roger, David, Yonara Rivelle, Costa, Lígia Rodrigues Silvério da, Ab’Saber, Alexandre, Sousa, Rogerio, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, Filho, Mario Terra, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2005
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23. Eosinophilic pneumonia: remember topical drugs as a potential etiology
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Dias, Olívia Meira, do Nascimento, Ellen Caroline Toledo, Chate, Rodrigo Caruso, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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lcsh:RC705-779 ,Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,lcsh:Diseases of the respiratory system ,medicine.disease ,Dermatology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,030228 respiratory system ,Eosinophilic pneumonia ,Etiology ,Medicine ,030212 general & internal medicine ,business ,Letter to the Editor - Published
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24. Mechanisms of Exercise Limitation and Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
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Heiden, Glaucia Itamaro, primary, Sobral, Juliana Barbosa, additional, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, additional, Pereira de Albuquerque, André Luis, additional, Salge, João Marcos, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Fernandes, Caio Júlio César dos Santos, additional, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, additional, Souza, Rogério, additional, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes, additional
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- 2020
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25. COVID ‐19 and lymphangioleiomyomatosis: Experience at a reference center and the potential impact of the use of mTOR inhibitors
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Baldi, Bruno Guedes, primary, Amaral, Alexandre Franco, additional, Figueiredo Braga Colares, Phillipe, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Oliveira, Martina Rodrigues, additional, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, additional
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- 2020
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26. COVID-19 and pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: an unusual combination.
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Figueiredo Braga Colares, Philippe de, da Silva, Natalia Fernandes, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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PULMONARY alveolar proteinosis ,COVID-19 pandemic ,ETIOLOGY of diseases ,COVID-19 ,BLOOD diseases ,INTERSTITIAL lung diseases ,ASYMPTOMATIC patients - Published
- 2023
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27. Abnormal deposition of collagen/elastic vascular fibres and prognostic significance in idiopathic interstitial pneumonias
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Parra, Edwin Roger, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2007
28. Inflammatory Cell Phenotyping of the Pulmonary Interstitium in Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
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Parra, Edwin Roger, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Ribeiro de Carvalho, Carlos Roberto, Eher, Esmeralda, and Capelozzi, Vera Luiza
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- 2007
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29. Association between pulmonary artery to aorta diameter ratio with pulmonary hypertension and outcomes in diffuse cystic lung diseases.
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Guedes Baldi, Bruno, César dos Santos Fernandes, Caio Júlio, Itamaro Heiden, Gláucia, Gonçalves Freitas, Carolina Salim, Barbosa Sobral, Juliana, Adib Kairalla, Ronaldo, Ribeiro Carvalho, Carlos Roberto, Souza, Rogério, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Fernandes, Caio Júlio César Dos Santos, Heiden, Gláucia Itamaro, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, Sobral, Juliana Barbosa, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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- 2021
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30. Characterization and outcomes of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in Brazil: a case series
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Athayde, Rodolfo Augusto Bacelar de, Arimura, Fábio Eiji, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes
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Bronchoalveolar lavage ,Proteinose alveolar pulmonar ,Opportunistic infections ,Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis ,Lavagem broncoalveolar ,Infecções oportunistas - Abstract
Objective: Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease, characterized by the alveolar accumulation of surfactant, which is composed of proteins and lipids. PAP is caused by a deficit of macrophage activity, for which the main treatment is whole-lung lavage (WLL). We report the experience at a referral center for PAP in Brazil. Methods: This was a retrospective study involving patients with PAP followed between 2002 and 2016. We analyzed information regarding clinical history, diagnostic methods, treatments, and outcomes, as well as data on lung function, survival, and complications. Results: We evaluated 12 patients (8 of whom were women). The mean age was 41 ± 15 years. Most of the patients were diagnosed by means of BAL and transbronchial biopsy. The mean number of WLLs performed per patient was 2.8 ± 2.5. One third of the patients never underwent WLL. Four patients (33.3%) had associated infections (cryptococcosis, in 2; nocardiosis, in 1; and tuberculosis, in 1), and 2 (16.6%) died: 1 due to lepidic adenocarcinoma and 1 due to complications during anesthesia prior to WLL. When we compared baseline data with those obtained at the end of the follow-up period, there were no significant differences in the functional data, although there was a trend toward an increase in SpO2. The median follow-up period was 45 months (range, 1-184 months). The 5-year survival rate was 82%. Conclusions: To our knowledge, this is the largest case series of patients with PAP ever conducted in Brazil. The survival rate was similar to that found at other centers. For symptomatic, hypoxemic patients, the treatment of choice is still WLL. Precautions should be taken in order to avoid complications, especially opportunistic infections. RESUMO Objetivo: A proteinose alveolar pulmonar (PAP) é uma doença rara, caracterizada pelo acúmulo alveolar de substância surfactante, composta por proteínas e lipídios. É causada por um déficit de atividade macrofágica, cujo principal tratamento é a lavagem pulmonar total (LPT). Relatamos a seguir a experiência de um centro de referência brasileiro em PAP. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo com a avaliação de pacientes com PAP acompanhados entre 2002 e 2016. Informações sobre história clínica, métodos diagnósticos, tratamentos realizados e desfechos, incluindo dados de função pulmonar, sobrevida e presença de complicações, foram analisados. Resultados: Foram incluídos 12 pacientes (8 mulheres), com média de idade de 41 ± 15 anos. A maioria dos pacientes foi diagnosticada por LBA e biópsia transbrônquica. A média do número de LPT realizadas por paciente foi de 2,8 ± 2,5. Um terço dos pacientes não foi submetido à LPT. Quatro pacientes (33,3%) apresentaram infecções associadas (criptococose, em 2; nocardiose, em 1; e tuberculose, em 1) e houve 2 óbitos (16,6%): 1 por adenocarcinoma lepídico e 1 por complicações na indução anestésica pré-LPT. Não houve diferença significativa entre os dados funcionais; porém houve uma tendência de aumento da SpO2 ao se comparar os dados iniciais aos do final do seguimento. A mediana de seguimento foi de 45 meses (1-184 meses), com taxa de sobrevida em 5 anos de 82%. Conclusões: Pelo que sabemos, esta é a maior série de casos de PAP no Brasil. A taxa de sobrevida foi semelhante à encontrada em outros centros. A LPT ainda é o tratamento de escolha para pacientes sintomáticos e hipoxêmicos. Deve-se atentar para complicações, especialmente infecções oportunistas.
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31. Effect of a Protective-Ventilation Strategy on Mortality in the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Amato, Marcelo Britto Passos, Barbas, Carmen Silvia Valente, Medeiros, Denise Machado, Magaldi, Ricardo Borges, Schettino, Guilherme de Paula Pinto, Lorenzi-Filho, Geraldo, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Deheinzelin, Daniel, Munoz, Carlos, Oliveira, Roselaine, Takagaki, Teresa Yae, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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- 1998
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32. Temporal Hemodynamic Effects of Permissive Hypercapnia Associated with Ideal PEEP in ARDS
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CARVALHO, CARLOS ROBERTO RIBEIRO, BARBAS, CARMEN SILVIA VALENTE, MEDEIROS, DENISE MACHADO, MAGALDI, RICARDO BORGES, FILHO, GERALDO LORENZI, KAIRALLA, RONALDO ADIB, DEHEINZELIN, DANIEL, MUNHOZ, CARLOS, KAUFMANN, MAURO, FERREIRA, MARCO, TAKAGAKI, TERESA YAE, and AMATO, MARCELO BRITTO PASSOS
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33. Recomendações brasileiras de ventilação mecânica 2013. Parte 2
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Barbas, Carmen Sílvia Valente, Ísola, Alexandre Marini, Farias, Augusto Manoel de Carvalho, Cavalcanti, Alexandre Biasi, Gama, Ana Maria Casati, Duarte, Antonio Carlos Magalhães, Vianna, Arthur, Serpa Neto, Ary, Bravim, Bruno de Arruda, Pinheiro, Bruno do Valle, Mazza, Bruno Franco, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de, Toufen Júnior, Carlos, David, Cid Marcos Nascimento, Taniguchi, Corine, Mazza, Débora Dutra da Silveira, Dragosavac, Desanka, Toledo, Diogo Oliveira, Costa, Eduardo Leite, Caser, Eliana Bernadete, Silva, Eliezer, Amorim, Fabio Ferreira, Saddy, Felipe, Galas, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes, Silva, Gisele Sampaio, Matos, Gustavo Faissol Janot de, Emmerich, João Claudio, Valiatti, Jorge Luis dos Santos, Teles, José Mario Meira, Victorino, Josué Almeida, Ferreira, Juliana Carvalho, Prodomo, Luciana Passuello do Vale, Hajjar, Ludhmila Abrahão, Martins, Luiz Claudio, Malbouisson, Luis Marcelo Sá, Vargas, Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira, Reis, Marco Antonio Soares, Amato, Marcelo Brito Passos, Holanda, Marcelo Alcântara, Park, Marcelo, Jacomelli, Marcia, Tavares, Marcos, Damasceno, Marta Cristina Paulette, Assunção, Murillo Santucci César, Damasceno, Moyzes Pinto Coelho Duarte, Youssef, Nazah Cherif Mohamed, Teixeira, Paulo José Zimmermann, Caruso, Pedro, Duarte, Péricles Almeida Delfino, Messeder, Octavio, Eid, Raquel Caserta, Rodrigues, Ricardo Goulart, Jesus, Rodrigo Francisco de, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Justino, Sandra, Nemer, Sergio Nogueira, Romero, Simone Barbosa, and Amado, Verônica Moreira
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lcsh:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,lcsh:RC86-88.9 - Abstract
O suporte ventilatório artificial invasivo e não invasivo ao paciente grave tem evoluído e inúmeras evidências têm surgido, podendo ter impacto na melhora da sobrevida e da qualidade do atendimento oferecido nas unidades de terapia intensiva no Brasil. Isto posto, a Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira (AMIB) e a Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (SBPT) - representadas por seu Comitê de Ventilação Mecânica e sua Comissão de Terapia Intensiva, respectivamente, decidiram revisar a literatura e preparar recomendações sobre ventilação mecânica, objetivando oferecer aos associados um documento orientador das melhores práticas da ventilação mecânica na beira do leito, com base nas evidências existentes, sobre os 29 subtemas selecionados como mais relevantes no assunto. O projeto envolveu etapas que visaram distribuir os subtemas relevantes ao assunto entre experts indicados por ambas as sociedades, que tivessem publicações recentes no assunto e/ou atividades relevantes em ensino e pesquisa no Brasil, na área de ventilação mecânica. Esses profissionais, divididos por subtemas em duplas, responsabilizaram-se por fazer uma extensa revisão da literatura mundial. Reuniram-se todos no Fórum de Ventilação Mecânica, na sede da AMIB, na cidade de São Paulo (SP), em 3 e 4 de agosto de 2013, para finalização conjunta do texto de cada subtema e apresentação, apreciação, discussão e aprovação em plenária pelos 58 participantes, permitindo a elaboração de um documento final.
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34. Recomendações brasileiras de ventilação mecânica 2013. Parte I
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Barbas,Carmen Sílvia Valente, Ísola,Alexandre Marini, Farias,Augusto Manoel de Carvalho, Cavalcanti,Alexandre Biasi, Gama,Ana Maria Casati, Duarte,Antonio Carlos Magalhães, Vianna,Arthur, Serpa Neto,Ary, Bravim,Bruno de Arruda, Pinheiro,Bruno do Valle, Mazza,Bruno Franco, Carvalho,Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de, Toufen Júnior,Carlos, David,Cid Marcos Nascimento, Taniguchi,Corine, Mazza,Débora Dutra da Silveira, Dragosavac,Desanka, Toledo,Diogo Oliveira, Costa,Eduardo Leite, Caser,Eliana Bernardete, Silva,Eliezer, Amorim,Fabio Ferreira, Saddy,Felipe, Galas,Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes, Silva,Gisele Sampaio, Matos,Gustavo Faissol Janot de, Emmerich,João Claudio, Valiatti,Jorge Luis dos Santos, Teles,José Mario Meira, Victorino,Josué Almeida, Ferreira,Juliana Carvalho, Prodomo,Luciana Passuello do Vale, Hajjar,Ludhmila Abrahão, Martins,Luiz Cláudio, Malbouisson,Luiz Marcelo Sá, Vargas,Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira, Reis,Marco Antonio Soares, Amato,Marcelo Brito Passos, Holanda,Marcelo Alcântara, Park,Marcelo, Jacomelli,Marcia, Tavares,Marcos, Damasceno,Marta Cristina Paulette, Assunção,Murillo Santucci César, Damasceno,Moyzes Pinto Coelho Duarte, Youssef,Nazah Cherif Mohamad, Teixeira,Paulo José Zimmermann, Caruso,Pedro, Duarte,Péricles Almeida Delfino, Messeder,Octavio, Eid,Raquel Caserta, Rodrigues,Ricardo Goulart, Jesus,Rodrigo Francisco de, Kairalla,Ronaldo Adib, Justino,Sandra, Nemer,Sérgio Nogueira, Romero,Simone Barbosa, and Amado,Verônica Moreira
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lcsh:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid ,lcsh:RC86-88.9 - Abstract
O suporte ventilatório artificial invasivo e não invasivo ao paciente crítico tem evoluído e inúmeras evidências têm surgido, podendo ter impacto na melhora da sobrevida e da qualidade do atendimento oferecido nas unidades de terapia intensiva no Brasil. Isto posto, a Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira (AMIB) e a Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia (SBPT) - representadas pelo seus Comitê de Ventilação Mecânica e Comissão de Terapia Intensiva, respectivamente, decidiram revisar a literatura e preparar recomendações sobre ventilação mecânica objetivando oferecer aos associados um documento orientador das melhores práticas da ventilação mecânica na beira do leito, baseado nas evidencias existentes, sobre os 29 subtemas selecionados como mais relevantes no assunto. O projeto envolveu etapas visando distribuir os subtemas relevantes ao assunto entre experts indicados por ambas as sociedades que tivessem publicações recentes no assunto e/ou atividades relevantes em ensino e pesquisa no Brasil na área de ventilação mecânica. Esses profissionais, divididos por subtemas em duplas, responsabilizaram-se por fazer revisão extensa da literatura mundial sobre cada subtema. Reuniram-se todos no Forum de Ventilação Mecânica na sede da AMIB em São Paulo, em 03 e 04 de agosto de 2013 para finalização conjunta do texto de cada subtema e apresentação, apreciação, discussão e aprovação em plenária pelos 58 participantes, permitindo a elaboração de um documento final.
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35. Hard metal lung disease: a case series
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Mizutani, Rafael Futoshi, Terra-Filho, Mário, Lima, Evelise, Freitas, Carolina Salim Gonçalves, Chate, Rodrigo Caruso, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, Carvalho-Oliveira, Regiani, and Santos, Ubiratan Paula
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Lung diseases, interstitial ,Cobalto ,Tungstênio ,Metal duro ,Doenças pulmonares intersticiais ,Cobalt ,Hard metal ,respiratory system ,Occupational exposure ,Exposição ocupacional ,Tungsten ,respiratory tract diseases - Abstract
Objective: To describe diagnostic and treatment aspects of hard metal lung disease (HMLD) and to review the current literature on the topic. Methods: This was a retrospective study based on the medical records of patients treated at the Occupational Respiratory Diseases Clinic of the Instituto do Coração, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, between 2010 and 2013. Results: Of 320 patients treated during the study period, 5 (1.56%) were diagnosed with HMLD. All of those 5 patients were male (mean age, 42.0 ± 13.6 years; mean duration of exposure to hard metals, 11.4 ± 8.0 years). Occupational histories were taken, after which the patients underwent clinical evaluation, chest HRCT, pulmonary function tests, bronchoscopy, BAL, and lung biopsy. Restrictive lung disease was found in all subjects. The most common chest HRCT finding was ground glass opacities (in 80%). In 4 patients, BALF revealed multinucleated giant cells. In 3 patients, lung biopsy revealed giant cell interstitial pneumonia. One patient was diagnosed with desquamative interstitial pneumonia associated with cellular bronchiolitis, and another was diagnosed with a hypersensitivity pneumonitis pattern. All patients were withdrawn from exposure and treated with corticosteroid. Clinical improvement occurred in 2 patients, whereas the disease progressed in 3. Conclusions: Although HMLD is a rare entity, it should always be included in the differential diagnosis of respiratory dysfunction in workers with a high occupational risk of exposure to hard metal particles. A relevant history (clinical and occupational) accompanied by chest HRCT and BAL findings suggestive of the disease might be sufficient for the diagnosis. RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever aspectos relacionados ao diagnóstico e tratamento de pacientes com doença pulmonar por metal duro (DPMD) e realizar uma revisão da literatura. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo dos prontuários médicos de pacientes atendidos no Serviço de Doenças Respiratórias Ocupacionais do Instituto do Coração, localizado na cidade de São Paulo, entre 2010 e 2013. Resultados: Entre 320 pacientes atendidos no período do estudo, 5 (1,56%) foram diagnosticados com DPMD. Todos os pacientes eram do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 42,0 ± 13,6 anos e média de tempo de exposição a metal duro de 11,4 ± 8,0 anos. Os pacientes foram submetidos a avaliação clinica, história ocupacional, TCAR de tórax, prova de função pulmonar, broncoscopia com LBA e biópsia pulmonar. Todos apresentaram distúrbio ventilatório restritivo. O achado de imagem à TCAR de tórax mais frequente foi de opacidades em vidro fosco (em 80%). Em 4 pacientes, o LBA revelou presença de células gigantes multinucleadas. Em 3, foi diagnosticada pneumonia intersticial por células gigantes na biópsia pulmonar. Houve o diagnóstico de pneumonia intersticial descamativa associada à bronquiolite celular em 1 paciente e de pneumonite de hipersensibilidade em 1. Todos foram afastados da exposição e tratados com corticoide. Houve melhora em 2 pacientes e progressão da doença em 3. Conclusões: Apesar de ser uma entidade rara, a DPMD deve ser sempre considerada em trabalhadores com risco ocupacional elevado de exposição a metais duros. A história clínica e ocupacional associada a achados em TCAR de tórax e LBA sugestivos da doença podem ser suficientes para o diagnóstico.
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36. Characterization and outcomes of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in Brazil: a case series
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Athayde, Rodolfo Augusto Bacelar de, primary, Arimura, Fábio Eiji, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, additional, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes, additional
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37. Epipericardial fat necrosis: increasing the rate of diagnosis by disseminating knowledge within a single institution
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Giassi, Karina de Souza, primary, Costa, André Nathan, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, and Parga Filho, José Rodrigues, additional
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38. Uso de sirolimo no tratamento de linfangioleiomiomatose: resposta favorável em pacientes com diferentes manifestações extrapulmonares
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Freitas,Carolina Salim Gonçalves, Baldi,Bruno Guedes, Araújo,Mariana Sponholz, Heiden,Glaucia Itamaro, Kairalla,Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho,Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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TOR serine-threonine kinases ,Sirolimus ,Linfangioleiomiomatose ,Sirolimo ,Neoplasms ,Lymphangioleiomyomatosis/therapy ,Serina-treonina quinases TOR ,Neoplasias - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease that is currently considered a low-grade neoplasm with metastatic potential and variable progression. Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors, such as sirolimus and everolimus, have recently become a treatment option for LAM patients, especially those with extrapulmonary manifestations. The objective of the present study was to describe a case series of four patients with LAM in Brazil who showed significant improvement, particularly in their extrapulmonary manifestations, after treatment with sirolimus (at 1-4 mg/day). METHODS: We describe four cases of LAM patients with different extrapulmonary manifestations who were treated with sirolimus. RESULTS: After treatment with sirolimus for 12 months, one patient presented resolution of severe chylothorax; one had a significant reduction in renal angiomyolipoma volume; and one showed significant regression of retroperitoneal lymphangioleiomyomas and abdominal lymph node enlargement. After treatment with sirolimus for 6 months, the remaining patient had a significant reduction in the volume of a massive retroperitoneal lymphangioleiomyoma. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings confirm that mTOR inhibitors are beneficial for patients with LAM, especially those with extrapulmonary manifestations, such as renal angiomyolipoma, lymphangioleiomyomas, and chylous effusions. However, certain aspects, such as the optimal dose, duration of treatment, and long-term adverse effects, have yet to be sufficiently clarified for mTOR inhibitors to be incorporated into LAM management protocols. OBJETIVO: A linfangioleiomiomatose (LAM) é uma doença rara que é atualmente considerada uma neoplasia de baixo grau com potencial metastático e evolução variável. Os inibidores de mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), como o sirolimo e o everolimo, recentemente se tornaram uma opção para o tratamento de pacientes com LAM, especialmente daqueles com manifestações extrapulmonares. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever quatro casos de pacientes com LAM no Brasil que apresentaram melhora, especialmente das manifestações extrapulmonares, após tratamento com sirolimo (em doses de 1-4 mg/dia). MÉTODOS: Descrevemos quatro casos de pacientes com LAM e diferentes manifestações extrapulmonares tratados com sirolimo. RESULTADOS: Após o tratamento com sirolimo por 12 meses, um paciente apresentou resolução do quilotórax de difícil manejo, um paciente teve redução significativa do volume do angiomiolipoma renal, e uma paciente apresentou regressão importante de linfangioleiomiomas retroperitoneais e linfonodomegalias abdominais. Após tratamento com sirolimo por 6 meses, um paciente apresentou redução significativa de volumoso linfangioleiomioma retroperitoneal. CONCLUSÕES: Nossos achados confirmam que os inibidores de mTOR são benéficos para pacientes com LAM, especialmente para aqueles com manifestações extrapulmonares, tais como angiomiolipomas renais, linfangioleiomiomas e derrames de origem quilosa. Entretanto, alguns pontos, tais como a dose ideal, a duração do tratamento e os efeitos adversos em longo prazo, ainda precisam ser esclarecidos para que os inibidores de mTOR possam ser incorporados na abordagem da LAM.
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39. Linfadenomegalia e febre em chefe de cozinha durante viagem à Europa
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Kawano-Dourado,Letícia, Peirera,Daniel Antunes Silva, Kawassaki,Alexandre de Melo, Dolhnikoff,Marisa, Silva,Marcos Vinicius da, and Kairalla,Ronaldo Adib
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Granuloma ,Fever ,Febre ,Linfonodos ,Mononuclear phagocyte system ,Sistema fagocitário mononuclear ,Brucelose ,Lymph nodes ,Brucella ,Brucellosis - Abstract
This case illustrates a rare presentation (as lymphadenopathy and fever) of one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide-brucellosis-in a 22-year-old Brazilian male (a chef) who had recently returned to Brazil after having lived in and traveled around Europe for one year. The histopathology, clinical history, and response to treatment were all consistent with a diagnosis of brucellosis, which was confirmed by PCR in a urine sample. We also review some aspects of brucellosis, such as the clinical features, diagnosis, and management. Ilustramos aqui um caso de uma apresentação atípica (na forma de linfadenomegalia e febre) de uma das doenças zoonóticas mais comuns no mundo - brucelose - em um paciente brasileiro de 22 anos (chefe de cozinha) que retornara ao Brasil recentemente após ter morado e viajado na Europa por um ano. A histopatologia, a história clínica e a resposta ao tratamento foram consistentes com o diagnóstico de brucelose, que foi confirmada por PCR em uma amostra de urina. Também revisamos alguns aspectos da brucelose, como manifestações clínicas, diagnóstico e tratamento.
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40. Lung-dominant connective tissue disease among patients with interstitial lung disease: prevalence, functional stability, and common extrathoracic features
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Pereira, Daniel Antunes Silva, Dias, Olívia Meira, Almeida, Guilherme Eler de, Araujo, Mariana Sponholz, Kawano-Dourado, Letícia Barbosa, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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Connective tissue diseases ,Pneumonias intersticiais idiopáticas ,Autoimunidade ,Doenças do tecido conjuntivo ,Autoanticorpos ,Autoimmunity ,Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias ,Autoantibodies - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of a cohort of patients with lung-dominant connective tissue disease (LD-CTD). METHODS: This was a retrospective study of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) results (≥ 1/320), with or without specific autoantibodies, and at least one clinical feature suggestive of connective tissue disease (CTD). RESULTS: Of the 1,998 patients screened, 52 initially met the criteria for a diagnosis of LD-CTD: 37% were male; the mean age at diagnosis was 56 years; and the median follow-up period was 48 months. During follow-up, 8 patients met the criteria for a definitive diagnosis of a CTD. The remaining 44 patients comprised the LD-CTD group, in which the most prevalent extrathoracic features were arthralgia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Raynaud's phenomenon. The most prevalent autoantibodies in this group were ANA (89%) and anti-SSA (anti-Ro, 27%). The mean baseline and final FVC was 69.5% and 74.0% of the predicted values, respectively (p > 0.05). Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia and usual interstitial pneumonia patterns were found in 45% and 9% of HRCT scans, respectively; 36% of the scans were unclassifiable. A similar prevalence was noted in histological samples. Diffuse esophageal dilatation was identified in 52% of HRCT scans. Nailfold capillaroscopy was performed in 22 patients; 17 showed a scleroderma pattern. CONCLUSIONS: In our LD-CTD group, there was predominance of females and the patients showed mild spirometric abnormalities at diagnosis, with differing underlying ILD patterns that were mostly unclassifiable on HRCT and by histology. We found functional stability on follow-up. Esophageal dilatation on HRCT and scleroderma pattern on nailfold capillaroscopy were frequent findings and might come to serve as diagnostic criteria. OBJETIVO: Descrever as características de uma coorte de pacientes com colagenose pulmão dominante (CPD). MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes com doença pulmonar intersticial (DPI), anticorpo antinuclear (ANA) positivo (≥ 1/320), com ou sem autoanticorpos específicos, e com a presença de ao menos uma manifestação clínica sugestiva de doença do tecido conjuntivo (DTC). RESULTADOS: Dos 1.998 avaliados, 52 preencheram inicialmente os critérios para o diagnóstico de CPD: 37% eram homens; a média de idade ao diagnóstico era de 56 anos e a mediana do tempo de seguimento era de 48 meses. Durante o seguimento, 8 pacientes preencheram os critérios para um diagnóstico definitivo de DTC. Os 44 pacientes restantes formaram o grupo CPD, no qual as manifestações extratorácicas mais prevalentes foram artralgia, doença do refluxo gastroesofágico e fenômeno de Raynaud. Os autoanticorpos mais prevalentes nesse grupo foram ANA (89%) e anti-SSA (anti-Ro, 27%). A média de CVF no início e na última avaliação foi de 69,5% e 74,0% do predito, respectivamente (p > 0,05). Pneumonia intersticial não específica e pneumonia intersticial usual foram identificadas em 45% e 9% das TCARs, respectivamente; 36% das TCARs eram não classificáveis. Uma prevalência semelhante foi identificada na histologia. Dilatação esofágica difusa foi identificada em 52% das TCARs. Capilaroscopia subungueal foi realizada em 22 pacientes; 17 apresentavam um padrão de esclerodermia. CONCLUSÕES: No grupo CPD, houve predominância feminina, e os pacientes apresentaram alterações espirométricas leves ao diagnóstico, com diferentes padrões de DPI, em sua maioria não classificáveis, tanto em TCAR como na histologia. Estabilidade funcional foi identificada no seguimento. A dilatação esofágica em TCAR e o padrão de esclerodermia na capilaroscopia subungueal foram achados frequentes que poderiam servir como critérios diagnósticos.
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41. Doença pulmonar em pacientes com artrite reumatoide: avaliação radiográfica e espirométrica
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Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib
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RADIOGRAFIA - Published
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42. Adalimumab-induced acute interstitial lung disease in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
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Dias,Olivia Meira, Pereira,Daniel Antunes Silva, Baldi,Bruno Guedes, Costa,Andre Nathan, Athanazio,Rodrigo Abensur, Kairalla,Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho,Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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musculoskeletal diseases ,Lung diseases, interstitial ,Arthritis, rheumatoid ,Antibodies, monoclonal, humanized/adverse effects ,respiratory system ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,behavioral disciplines and activities ,Antirheumatic agents ,respiratory tract diseases - Abstract
The use of immunobiological agents for the treatment of autoimmune diseases is increasing in medical practice. Anti-TNF therapies have been increasingly used in refractory autoimmune diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis, with promising results. However, the use of such therapies has been associated with an increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases. In addition, the use of anti-TNF agents can cause pulmonary complications, such as reactivation of mycobacterial and fungal infections, as well as sarcoidosis and other interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). There is evidence of an association between ILD and the use of anti-TNF agents, etanercept and infliximab in particular. Adalimumab is the newest drug in this class, and some authors have suggested that its use might induce or exacerbate preexisting ILDs. In this study, we report the first case of acute ILD secondary to the use of adalimumab in Brazil, in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and without a history of ILD.
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43. Adalimumab-induced acute interstitial lung disease in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
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Dias, Olivia Meira, Pereira, Daniel Antunes Silva, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Costa, Andre Nathan, Athanazio, Rodrigo Abensur, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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musculoskeletal diseases ,Lung diseases, interstitial ,Arthritis, rheumatoid ,Anticorpos monoclonais humanizados/efeitos adversos ,Doencas pulmonares intersticiais ,Antirreumaticos ,Antibodies, monoclonal, humanized/adverse effects ,Artrite reumatoide ,skin and connective tissue diseases ,Antirheumatic agents - Abstract
The use of immunobiological agents for the treatment of autoimmune diseases is increasing in medical practice. Anti-TNF therapies have been increasingly used in refractory autoimmune diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis, with promising results. However, the use of such therapies has been associated with an increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases. In addition, the use of anti-TNF agents can cause pulmonary complications, such as reactivation of mycobacterial and fungal infections, as well as sarcoidosis and other interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). There is evidence of an association between ILD and the use of anti-TNF agents, etanercept and infliximab in particular. Adalimumab is the newest drug in this class, and some authors have suggested that its use might induce or exacerbate preexisting ILDs. In this study, we report the first case of acute ILD secondary to the use of adalimumab in Brazil, in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and without a history of ILD. O uso de imunobiológicos no tratamento das doenças autoimunes é cada vez mais frequente na prática médica. Terapias anti-TNF têm sido cada vez mais utilizadas nas doenças autoimunes refratárias, especialmente na artrite reumatoide, com resultados promissores. Entretanto, o uso dessas terapias está relacionado ao aumento do risco do desenvolvimento de outras doenças autoimunes. Adicionalmente, o uso de agentes anti-TNF pode determinar repercussões pulmonares, como a reativação de infecções por micobactérias e fungos e o desenvolvimento de sarcoidose e de outras doenças pulmonares intersticiais (DPIs). A associação de DPI e uso dos agentes anti-TNF, em especial infliximabe e etanercepte, já foi descrita. O adalimumabe é a mais nova droga dessa classe, e algumas publicações sugerem que seu uso pode determinar a indução ou mesmo a exacerbação de DPIs preexistentes. Neste estudo, relatamos o primeiro caso de DPI aguda secundária à utilização de adalimumabe, em uma paciente portadora de artrite reumatoide sem DPI prévia no Brasil.
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44. Uso de tiotrópio e função pulmonar em portadores de bronquiolite constritiva [Carta]
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Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib
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TESTES DE FUNÇÃO RESPIRATÓRIA - Published
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45. Unfavourable effects of medically indicated oral anticoagulants on survival in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: methodological concerns
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Kawano-Dourado, Leticia, primary, Zampieri, Fernando, additional, Cavalcanti, Alexandre Biasi, additional, Damiani, Lucas Petri, additional, and Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional
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46. Epipericardial Fat Necrosis: Who Should Be a Candidate?
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Giassi, Karina de Souza, primary, Costa, Andre Nathan, additional, Bachion, Guilherme Hipolito, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, and Filho, José Rodrigues Parga, additional
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47. Interstitial Lung Disease With Statin-associated Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy Responding to Rituximab
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Dias, Olívia Meira, primary, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, additional, Costa, André Nathan, additional, Shinjo, Samuel Katsuyuki, additional, Miossi, Renata, additional, and Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional
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48. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can be a transient diagnosis
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Oliveira, Martina Rodrigues de, primary, Pereira, Daniel Antunes Silva, additional, Dias, Olívia Meira, additional, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, additional, Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro, additional, and Baldi, Bruno Guedes, additional
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49. Lung cysts in chronic paracoccidioidomycosis
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Costa, Andre Nathan, Marchiori, Edson, Benard, Gil, Araujo, Mariana Sponholz, Baldi, Bruno Guedes, Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib, and Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro
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Multidetector computed tomography ,Tomografia computadorizada multidetectores ,Cysts ,respiratory system ,Paracoccidioidomycosis ,Paracoccidioidomicose ,Cistos ,respiratory tract diseases - Abstract
On HRCT scans, lung cysts are characterized by rounded areas of low attenuation in the lung parenchyma and a well-defined interface with the normal adjacent lung. The most common cystic lung diseases are lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia. In a retrospective analysis of the HRCT findings in 50 patients diagnosed with chronic paracoccidioidomycosis, we found lung cysts in 5 cases (10%), indicating that patients with paracoccidioidomycosis can present with lung cysts on HRCT scans. Therefore, paracoccidioidomycosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic lung diseases. Os cistos pulmonares na TCAR são caracterizados por áreas arredondadas de baixo coeficiente de atenuação no parênquima pulmonar com uma interface bem definida com o pulmão adjacente normal. As doenças pulmonares císticas mais comuns são linfangioleiomiomatose, histiocitose de células de Langerhans e pneumonia intersticial linfocítica. Em uma análise retrospectiva de achados de TCAR em 50 pacientes com diagnóstico de paracoccidioidomicose crônica residual, observou-se a presença de cistos pulmonares em 5 casos (10%), mostrando que pacientes com paracoccidioidomicose podem apresentar cistos pulmonares na TCAR. Portanto, essa infecção deve entrar no diagnóstico diferencial das doenças císticas pulmonares.
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50. Pseudocisto pulmonar pós-traumático em jogador de futebol: relato de caso
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Costa, Andre Nathan, Giassi, Karina de Souza, Bachion, Guilherme Hipolito, Apanavicius, Andre, Musolino, Rafael Silva, and Kairalla, Ronaldo Adib
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Post-traumatic pneumatoceles ,Pneumatocele pós-traumática ,Pulmonary pseudocyst ,Pseudocisto pós-traumático ,Post-traumatic pseudocyst ,Pseudocisto pulmonar - Abstract
Pseudocistos pulmonares são lesões raras que se desenvolvem no parênquima pulmonar após traumas fechados e de grande energia, cujo diagnóstico se baseia na associação da história clínica com exames de imagem. Relata-se a seguir um pseudocisto pulmonar ocorrido no parênquima contralateral ao trauma em um homem de 31 anos que apresentou episódio de hemoptise após queda durante partida de futebol. Pulmonary pseudocysts are uncommon cavitary lesions that develop in the lung parenchyma as a consequence of blunt thoracic trauma, whose diagnosis is based on an association of clinical history and imaging findings. The present report describes the case of a pulmonary pseudocyst observed in the parenchyma contralateral to the trauma site in a 31-year-old man presenting with hemoptysis after falling during a soccer match.
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