JULIANA CAIRES DE OLIVEIRA ACHILI FERREIRA
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Instituto da Criança, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Subclinical Pulmonary Hypertension in Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated with Minor Disease Manifestations(2017) ANUARDO, Pedro; VERDIER, Monica; GORMEZANO, Natali W. S.; FERREIRA, Gabriela R. V.; LEAL, Gabriela N.; LIANZA, Alessandro; FERREIRA, Juliana C. O. A.; PEREIRA, Rosa M. R.; AIKAWA, Nadia E.; TERRERI, Maria Teresa; MAGALHES, Claudia S.; APPENZELLER, Simone; SANTOS, Maria Carolina dos; SACHETTI, Silvana B.; LEN, Claudio A.; PILLEGGI, Gecilmara S.; LOTUFO, Simone; BONFA, Eloisa; SILVA, Clovis A.The aim of this study was to evaluate pulmonary hypertension (PH) in 852 childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients. This was a large multicenter study conducted in 10 Pediatric Rheumatology Services of So Paulo state, Brazil. PH was defined as systolic pulmonary artery pressure > 35 mmHg and/or measurement of the mean pulmonary artery pressure > 25 mmHg and/or diastolic pressure > 15 mmHg by transthoracic echocardiogram. Demographic data, clinical manifestations, disease activity score (SLEDAI-2K), disease damage score (SLICC/ACR-DI) and treatments were also evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using Bonferroni correction (p < 0.002). PH was observed in 17/852 (2%) cSLE patients. Effort dyspnea occurred in 3/17, chest pain in 1/17 and right ventricle dysfunction in 3/17 cSLE patients. None had pulmonary thromboembolism or antiphospholipid syndrome. Further comparison between 17 cSLE with PH and 85 cSLE control patients without PH with similar disease duration [15 (0-151) vs. 15 (0-153) months, p = 0.448], evaluated at the last visit, revealed higher frequencies of fever (47 vs. 9%, p < 0.001), reticuloendothelial manifestations (41 vs. 7%, p < 0.001) and serositis (35 vs. 5%, p = 0.001) in the former group. Frequencies of renal and neuropsychiatric involvements and antiphospholipid syndrome, as well as the median of SLEDAI-2K and SLICC/ACR-DI scores, were comparable in both groups (p > 0.002). Normal transthoracic echocardiography was evidenced in 9/17 (53%), with median cSLE duration of 17.5 months (1-40) after PH standard treatment. PH was a rare manifestation of cSLE occurring in the first two years of disease. The majority of patients were asymptomatic with mild lupus manifestations. The underlying mechanism seemed not to be related to pulmonary thromboembolism and/or antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Anti-ribosomal P antibody: a multicenter study in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients(2017) VALOES, C. C. M.; MOLINARI, B. C.; PITTA, A. C. G.; GORMEZANO, N. W. S.; FARHAT, S. C. L.; KOZU, K.; SALLUM, A. M. E.; APPENZELLER, S.; SAKAMOTO, A. P.; TERRERI, M. T.; PEREIRA, R. M. R.; MAGALHAES, C. S.; FERREIRA, J. C. O. A.; BARBOSA, C. M.; GOMES, F. H.; BONFA, E.; SILVA, C. A.Objectives: Anti-ribosomal P protein (anti-P) autoantibodies are highly specific for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, the evaluation of this autoantibody in childhood-onset SLE (cSLE) populations has been limited to a few small series, hampering the interpretation of the clinical and laboratorial associations. Therefore, the objective of this multicenter cohort study was to evaluate demographic, clinical/laboratorial features, and disease damage score in cSLE patients with and without the presence of anti-P antibody. Methods: This was a retrospective multicenter study performed in 10 pediatric rheumatology services of Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Anti-P antibodies were measured by ELISA in 228 cSLE patients. Results: Anti-P antibodies were observed in 61/228 (27%) cSLE patients. Frequencies of cumulative lymphadenopathy (29% vs. 15%, p = 0.014), acute confusional state (13% vs. 5%, p = 0.041), mood disorder (18% vs. 8%, p = 0.041), autoimmune hemolytic anemia (34% vs. 15%, p = 0.001), as well as presence of anti-Sm (67% vs. 40%, p = 0.001), anti-RNP (39% vs. 21%, p = 0.012) and anti-Ro/SSA antibodies (43% vs. 25%, p = 0.016) were significantly higher in cSLE patients with anti-P antibodies compared to those without these autoantibodies. A multiple regression model revealed that anti-P antibodies were associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (odds ratio (OR) = 2.758, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.304-5.833, p = 0.008) and anti-Sm antibody (OR = 2.719, 95% CI: 1.365-5.418, p = 0.004). The SLICC/ACR damage index was comparable in patients with and without anti-P antibodies (p = 0.780). Conclusions: The novel association of anti-P antibodies and autoimmune hemolytic anemia was evidenced in cSLE patients and further studies are necessary to determine if anti-P titers may vary with this hematological manifestation.
- Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a severe disease flare with serious outcome(2018) BLAY, Gabriela; RODRIGUES, Joaquim C.; FERREIRA, Juliana C. O.; LEAL, Gabriela N.; GORMEZANO, Natali W.; V, Glaucia Novak; PEREIRA, Rosa M. R.; TERRERI, Maria T.; MAGALHAES, Claudia S.; MOLINARI, Beatriz C.; SAKAMOTO, Ana P.; AIKAWA, Nadia E.; CAMPOS, Lucia M. A.; FERNANDES, Taciana A. P.; CLEMENTE, Gleice; PERACCHI, Octavio A. B.; BUGNI, Vanessa; MARINI, Roberto; SACCHETTI, Silvana B.; CARVALHO, Luciana M.; FRAGA, Melissa M.; CASTRO, Tania C. M.; RAMOS, Valeria C.; BONFA, Eloisa; SILVA, Clovis A.Objective: To evaluate prevalence, clinical manifestations, laboratory abnormalities and treatment in a multicenter cohort study including 847 childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients with and without diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), as well as concomitant parameters of severity. Methods: DAH was defined as the presence of at least three respiratory symptoms/signs associated with diffuse interstitial/alveolar infiltrates on chest x-ray or high-resolution computer tomography and sudden drop in hemoglobin levels. Statistical analysis was performed using Bonferroni correction (p<0.0022). Results: DAH was observed in 19/847 (2.2%) cSLE patients. Cough/dyspnea/tachycardia/hypoxemia occurred in all cSLE patients with DAH. Concomitant parameters of severity observed were: mechanical ventilation in 14/19 (74%), hemoptysis 12/19 (63%), macrophage activation syndrome 2/19 (10%) and death 9/19 (47%). Further analysis of cSLE patients at DAH diagnosis compared to 76 cSLE control patients without DAH with same disease duration [3 (1-151) vs. 4 (1-151) months, p = 0.335], showed higher frequencies of constitutional involvement (74% vs. 10%, p < 0.0001), serositis (63% vs. 6%, p < 0.0001) and sepsis (53% vs. 9%, p < 0.0001) in the DAH group. The median of disease activity score(SLEDAI-2 K) was significantly higher in cSLE patients with DAH [18 (5-40) vs. 6 (0-44), p < 0.0001]. The frequencies of thrombocytopenia (53% vs. 12%, p < 0.0001), intravenous methylprednisolone (95% vs. 16%, p < 0.0001) and intravenous cyclophosphamide (47% vs. 8%, p < 0.0001) were also significantly higher in DAH patients. Conclusions: This was the first study to demonstrate that DAH, although not a disease activity score descriptor, occurred in the context of significant moderate/severe cSLE flare. Importantly, we identified that this condition was associated with serious disease flare complicated by sepsis with high mortality rate.
- Panniculitis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus: a multicentric cohort study(2019) VERDIER, Monica; ANUARDO, Pedro; GORMEZANO, Natali Weniger Spelling; ROMITI, Ricardo; CAMPOS, Lucia Maria Arruda; AIKAWA, Nadia Emi; PEREIRA, Rosa Maria Rodrigues; TERRERI, Maria Teresa; MAGALHAES, Claudia Saad; FERREIRA, Juliana C. O. A.; SILVA, Marco Felipe Castro; FERRIANI, Mariana; SAKAMOTO, Ana Paula; FERRIANI, Virginia Paes Leme; CENTEVILLE, Maraisa; SATO, Juliana; SANTOS, Maria Carolina; BONFA, Eloisa; SILVA, Clovis ArturObjective: To evaluate prevalence, clinical manifestations, laboratory abnormalities, treatment and outcome in a multicenter cohort of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients with and without panniculitis. Methods: Panniculitis was diagnosed due to painful subcutaneous nodules and/or plaques in deep dermis/subcutaneous tissues and lobular/mixed panniculitis with lymphocytic lobular inflammatory infiltrate in skin biopsy. Statistical analysis was performed using Bonferroni correction(p <0.004). Results: Panniculitis was observed in 6/847(0.7%) cSLE. Painful subcutaneous erythematosus and indurated nodules were observed in 6/6 panniculitis patients and painful subcutaneous plaques in 4/6. Generalized distribution was evidenced in 3/ 6 and localized in upper limbs in 2/6 and face in 1/6. Cutaneous hyperpigmentation and/or cutaneous atrophy occurred in 5/6. Histopathology features showed lobular panniculitis without vasculitis in 5/6(one of them had concomitant obliterative vasculopathy due to antiphospholipid syndrome) and panniculitis with vasculitis in 1/6. Comparison between cSLE with panniculitis and 60 cSLE without panniculitis with same disease duration [2.75(0-11.4) vs. 2.83(0-11.8) years,p = 0297], showed higher frequencies of constitutional involvement (67% vs. 1 0%,p = 0.003) and leukopenia (67% vs. 7%p = 0.002). Cutaneous atrophy and hyperpigmentation occurred in 83% of patients. Conclusions: Panniculitis is a rare skin manifestation of cSLE occurring in the first three years of disease with considerable sequelae. The majority of patients have concomitant mild lupus manifestations.
- Autoimmune hepatitis in 847 childhood- onset systemic lupus erythematosus population: a multicentric cohort study(2018) BALBI, Verena A.; MONTENEGRO, Barbara; PITTA, Ana C.; SCHMIDT, Ana R.; FARHAT, Sylvia C.; COELHO, Laila P.; FERREIRA, Juliana C. O.; PEREIRA, Rosa M. R.; TERRERI, Maria T.; SAAD-MAGALHAES, Claudia; AIKAWA, Nadia E.; SAKAMOTO, Ana P.; KOZU, Katia; CAMPOS, Lucia M.; SALLUM, Adriana M.; FERRIANI, Virginia P.; PIOTTO, Daniela P.; BONFA, Eloisa; SILVA, Clovis A.Objective: To evaluate autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in a multicenter cohort of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) patients. Methods: This retrospective multicenter study included 847 patients with cSLE, performed in 10 Pediatric Rheumatology services of Sao Paulo state, Brazil. AIH was defined according to the International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group criteria (IAHGC). The statistical analysis was performed using the Bonferroni's correction (p < 0.0033). Results: AIH in cSLE patients confirmed by biopsy was observed in 7/847 (0.8%) and all were diagnosed during adolescence. The majority occurred before or at cSLE diagnosis [5/7 (71%)]. Antinuclear antibodies were a universal finding, 43% had concomitantly anti-smooth muscle antibodies and all were seronegative for anti-liver kidney microsomal antibodies. All patients with follow-up >= 18 months (4/7) had complete response to therapy according to lAHGC None had severe hepatic manifestations such as hepatic failure, portal hypertension and cirrhosis at presentation or follow-up. Further comparison of 7 cSLE patients with AIH and 28 without this complication with same disease duration [0 (0-8.5) vs. 0.12 (0-8.5) years, p = 0.06] revealed that the frequency of hepatomegaly was significantly higher in cSLE patients in the former group (71% vs. 11%, p = 0.003) with a similar median SLEDAI-2 K score [6 (0-26) vs. 7 (0-41), p = 0.755]. No differences were evidenced regarding constitutional involvement, splenomegaly, serositis, musculoskeletal, neuropsychiatric and renal involvements, and treatments in cSLE patients with and without AIH (p > 0.0033). Conclusions: Overlap of AIH and cSLE was rarely observed in this large multicenter study and hepatomegaly was the distinctive clinical feature of these patients. AIH occurred during adolescence, mainly at the first years of lupus and it was associated with mild liver manifestations.
- Epidemiology and management practices for childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients: a survey in Latin America(2018) FERREIRA, Juliana C. O. A.; TRINDADE, Vitor C.; ESPADA, Graciela; MOREL, Zoilo; BONFA, Eloisa; MAGALHAES, Claudia S.; SILVA, Clovis ArturTo assess epidemiology and management practices of Latin America Pediatric Rheumatologists (LAPR) about childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE). A cross-sectional study was performed in 288 LAPR PANLAR members based on online survey about cSLE practices. The response rate of web-based survey by LAPR was 170/288(59%) and the majority worked in university hospitals (63%). The ACR and/or SLICC classification criteria (99%) and disease activity tools (97%) were almost universally used by LAPR, whereas damage index (70%) and CHAQ (58%) instruments were less frequently used. Laboratory exams, diagnostic imaging, and biopsies were generally available (>75%), however low availability for densitometry (66%). Drug access was excellent for the most common prescribed medications (>75%), except for belimumab (11%). Emerging mosquito-borne diseases were also reported: dengue (20%), chikungunya (11%), and Zika (8%). Groups were further divided in two, according to the median number of cSLE patients followed by LAPR in the last year: groups A and B (25 and <25, respectively). Frequencies of condom in combination with other contraceptive methods were significantly higher in group A than B (p=0.01). The frequencies of reported pregnancy (p<0.001) and non-adherence to therapy were significantly higher in group A (p=0.023). Alcohol intake (p=0.004) and illicit drug use (p=0.007) were also reported more frequently by LAPR of group A in at least one cSLE patient. This first large web-based survey demonstrated an overall excellent access for diagnosis and therapy by LAPR, probably related to their high rate of practices in tertiary care of university hospitals. Adherence to therapy, pregnancy, and substance abuse was identified as major challenges in this population, particularly in larger centers.
- Characteristics of 1555 childhood-onset lupus in three groups based on distinct time intervals to disease diagnosis: a Brazilian multicenter study(2018) V, G. Novak; MOLINARI, B. C.; FERREIRA, J. C.; SAKAMOTO, A. P.; TERRERI, M. T.; PEREIRA, R. M. R.; SAAD-MAGALHAES, C.; AIKAWA, N. E.; CAMPOS, L. M.; LEN, C. A.; APPENZELLER, S.; FERRIANI, V. P.; SILVA, M. F.; OLIVEIRA, S. K.; ISLABDO, A. G.; SZTAJNBOK, F. R.; PAIM, L. B.; BARBOSA, C. M.; SANTOS, M. C.; BICA, B. E.; SENA, E. G.; MORAES, A. J.; ROLIM, A. M.; SPELLING, P. F.; SCHEIBEL, I. M.; CAVALCANTI, A. S.; MATOS, E. N.; ROBAZZI, T. C.; GUIMARACS, L. J.; SANTOS, F. P.; SILVA, C. T.; BONFA, E.; SILVA, C. A.Objective The objective of this study was to compare demographic data, clinical/laboratorial features and disease activity at diagnosis in three different groups with distinct time intervals between onset of signs/symptoms and disease diagnosis. Methods A multicenter study was performed in 1555 childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (American College of Rheumatology criteria) patients from 27 pediatric rheumatology services. Patients were divided into three childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus groups: A: short time interval to diagnosis (<1 month); B: intermediate time interval (1 and <3 months); and C: long time interval (3 months). An investigator meeting was held to define the protocol. Demographic data, SLICC classification criteria and SLEDAI-2K were evaluated. Results The number of patients in each group was: A=60 (4%); B=522 (33.5%); and C=973 (62.5%). The median age at diagnosis (11.1 (4.2-17) vs. 12 (1.9-17.7) vs. 12.5 (3-18) years, P=0.025) was significantly lower in group A compared with groups B and C. The median number of diagnostic criteria according to SLICC (7 (4-12) vs. 6 (4-13) vs. 6 (4-12), P<0.0001) and SLEDAI-2K (18 (6-57) vs. 16 (2-63) vs. 13 (1-49), P<0.0001) were significantly higher in group A than the other two groups. The frequency of oral ulcers in the palate (25% vs. 15% vs. 11%, P=0.003), pleuritis (25% vs. 24% vs. 14%, P<0.0001), nephritis (52% vs. 47% vs. 40%, P=0.009), neuropsychiatric manifestations (22% vs. 13% vs. 10%, P=0.008), thrombocytopenia (32% vs. 18% vs. 19%, P=0.037), leucopenia/lymphopenia (65% vs. 46% vs. 40%, P<0.0001) and anti-dsDNA antibodies (79% vs. 66% vs. 61%, P=0.01) were significantly higher in group A compared with the other groups. In contrast, group C had a less severe disease characterized by higher frequencies of synovitis (61% vs. 66% vs. 71%, P=0.032) and lower frequencies of serositis (37% vs. 33% vs. 25%, P=0.002), proteinuria >500mg/day (48% vs. 45% vs. 36%, P=0.002) and low complement levels (81% vs. 81% vs. 71%, P<0.0001) compared with groups A or B. Conclusions Our large Brazilian multicenter study demonstrated that for most childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients, diagnosis is delayed probably due to mild disease onset. Conversely, the minority has a very short time interval to diagnosis and a presentation with a more severe and active multisystemic condition.