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Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

The key clinical manifestations of Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) include several distinct cardiac symptoms.Carditis, a hallmark of acute rheumatic fever, involves inflammation of the heart's endocardium, myocardium, and pericardium. Chronic RHD often results from recurrent episodes of carditis. Its symptoms include the following:Murmurs are caused by valvular damage, especially to the mitral and aortic valves. Mitral stenosis or regurgitation is common, with characteristic heart murmurs...
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Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction

Rheumatic heart disease or RHD is a chronic condition that results from rheumatic fever, causing permanent damage to the heart valves.Etiology and Risk FactorsIt primarily arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can develop after untreated or inadequately treated group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Streptococcus spreads through direct contact with oral or respiratory secretions. While the bacteria are the causative agents, factors like malnutrition, overcrowding, poor...
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[Rheumatic manifestations and neoplasms].

Gorete Jesus1, Anabela Barcelos, Clarinda Neves

  • 1Serviço de Medicina Interna, Unidade de Reumatologia, Hospital Infante D. Pedro - EPE, Aveiro. goretejesus@netvisao.pt

Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa
|March 6, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Rheumatic diseases can signal hidden cancers, requiring careful diagnosis. Recognizing these links aids in early cancer detection and management, improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Context:

  • The association between rheumatic manifestations and neoplasms (cancers) is well-established.
  • Certain rheumatic syndromes, like dermatomyositis and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, show strong links to malignancy.
  • These rheumatic conditions can mimic idiopathic diseases, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To review literature on rheumatic syndromes frequently associated with malignancy.
  • To characterize features suggesting a hidden neoplasm.
  • To explore the diagnostic and prognostic value of rheumatic manifestations in cancer patients.

Summary:

  • Neoplasms can cause rheumatic symptoms through direct invasion, synovial reactions, secondary gout, or paraneoplastic syndromes.
  • Rheumatic syndromes may also act as premalignant conditions due to their nature or treatment.
  • Understanding these links is crucial as neoplasms are a common cause for internal medicine admissions and rheumatic symptoms lead to frequent consultations.

Impact:

  • Highlights the importance of considering malignancy in patients presenting with specific rheumatic symptoms.
  • Aids clinicians in identifying potential hidden cancers.
  • Provides insights into the diagnostic and prognostic implications of rheumatic manifestations in the context of cancer.