Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction01:23

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...
Rheumatic Heart Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies01:22

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...
Pericarditis III: Medical Management01:17

Pericarditis III: Medical Management

The primary objectives of managing pericarditis are to determine the underlying cause, provide effective therapy for treatment and symptom relief, and promptly detect signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade. The following outlines the essential aspects of medical management for pericarditis:ObjectivesDetermine the Cause: Identifying the underlying cause of pericarditis is crucial for targeted treatment. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune diseases, post-cardiac injury syndrome, and...
Rheumatic Heart Disease IV: Nursing Management01:20

Rheumatic Heart Disease IV: Nursing Management

AssessmentA comprehensive assessment is essential in managing a patient with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Begin with obtaining a detailed medical history, including recent streptococcal infections, a history of rheumatic fever, or previously diagnosed rheumatic heart disease. Assess the patient for symptoms such as fever, chest pain, widespread joint pain (arthralgia), tachycardia, pericardial friction rub, muffled heart sounds, heart murmurs, peripheral edema, subcutaneous nodules, and...
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests01:27

Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. The symptoms vary widely, encompassing asymptomatic presentations to severe, acute manifestations.Clinical PresentationAsymptomatic cases: In some instances, myocarditis may be asymptomatic, with the infection resolving without intervention. These cases often go undetected unless discovered incidentally through diagnostic imaging or tests conducted for other reasons.General Early Symptoms: Early symptoms of myocarditis are non-specific and can...
Graves' Disease I: Introduction01:28

Graves' Disease I: Introduction

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, or overactivity of the thyroid gland. It results from autoantibodies called thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs), which bind to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors, leading to overstimulation of hormone production and a hypermetabolic state.EtiologyAlthough considered idiopathic, Graves’ disease has well-established contributing factors. There is a strong genetic component, with increased prevalence in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Presenting as Peritoneal Lymphomatosis: A Case Report.

Clinical medicine & research·2026
Same author

Reframing Evidence-Based Medicine Education: A Shift Toward Practical Practice.

Journal of evidence-based medicine·2026
Same author

Autoimmune and malignant diseases secondary to autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by modeling substances (ASIA-MS): A short communication of a clinical case series.

Reumatologia clinica·2026
Same author

Teaching evidence-based principles in Rheumatology.

Rheumatology international·2026
Same author

[Most frequently used drugs in suicide attempts and their organic complications in a tertiary care hospital].

Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social·2025
Same author

Discordance in Patient and Physician's Perception of Disease Activity Among Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy Patients: Insights From the COVAD Study.

International journal of rheumatic diseases·2025

Related Experiment Videos

[Paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes].

Abraham Edgar Gracia-Ramos1, Olga Lidia Vera-Lastra

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Dr Gaudencio Gonz·lez Garza, Centro MÈdico Nacional La Raza, IMSS, Av Jacarandas s/n, colonia La Raza, MÈxico, D.F. ken_monsters@hotmail.com.

Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|September 7, 2013
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes are cancer-related conditions affecting joints and connective tissues. Early detection of these syndromes can indicate occult malignancy, potentially improving patient prognosis.

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes are cancer-associated conditions occurring distant from the tumor.
  • These syndromes are triggered by tumor-derived biological products.
  • Common examples include hypertrophic osteoarthropathy and carcinomatous polyarthritis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes.
  • To highlight their association with various cancers.
  • To emphasize the importance of identifying these syndromes for early cancer detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical literature on paraneoplastic rheumatic syndromes.
  • Identification of common and rare associations between rheumatic conditions and cancer.
  • Analysis of clinical indicators for occult malignancy.

Main Results:

  • Several rheumatic syndromes are frequently associated with cancer, including hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, carcinomatous polyarthritis, dermatomyositis/polymyositis, and paraneoplastic vasculitis.
  • Less common associations include palmar fasciitis, panniculitis, erythema nodosum, Raynaud's phenomenon, erythromelalgia, and Lupus-like syndrome.
  • The course of these syndromes often parallels the cancer's progression and treatment outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Distinguishing paraneoplastic from idiopathic rheumatic syndromes can be challenging.
  • Clinical data can guide the suspicion of underlying occult malignancy.
  • Early identification of cancer associated with rheumatic syndromes can lead to improved prognosis through timely treatment.