Papers by Armando Malcata
Rheumatology, Jul 24, 2021
Joint Bone Spine, Jul 1, 2023
Rheumatology, May 12, 2022
PubMed, Oct 13, 2009
The authors present a clinical case of a male, 54 year-old with the diagnosis of Dermatomyositis ... more The authors present a clinical case of a male, 54 year-old with the diagnosis of Dermatomyositis has 2 months ago. The patient, after a partial response to immunosuppressive therapy, presents with Fever of unknown origin. After a deep clinical evaluation it was established the diagnosis of resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. The differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin in patients with dermatomyositis is discussed.
PubMed, Apr 25, 2007
Spondylodiscitis is a serious clinical entity. Despite the decrease in mortality from about 25% i... more Spondylodiscitis is a serious clinical entity. Despite the decrease in mortality from about 25% in the pre-antibiotic era to near 5%, it remains significant and the associated morbidity is still relevant. The rate of residual neurological deficits among survivors is around 7%. In 30% of patients some related symptoms persist, the most important being pain. The authors report the case of a 74-year-old male patient with recent onset low back pain, which caused considerable disability. With this work the authors intend to alert to the fact that in a patient with a common symptom such as low back pain, the presence of "red flags" requires a quick investigation and diagnosis in order to prevent serious damage.
PubMed, May 29, 2009
The authors report a clinical case of a woman who had a 3 years diagnosis of hipersensitivity pne... more The authors report a clinical case of a woman who had a 3 years diagnosis of hipersensitivity pneumonitis based on intersticial lung disease without other manifestations. The diagnosis of antisynthetase syndrome was made three years after the initial symptoms upon the onset of systemic manifestations with articular involvement, myositis and determination of anti-PL 7 antibodies. In this syndrome, the isolated pulmonary involvement is rare.
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Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Jul 1, 2010
Anterior Cervical Hypertrophic Osteophytosis (ACHO) is a clinical entity caused by degenerative c... more Anterior Cervical Hypertrophic Osteophytosis (ACHO) is a clinical entity caused by degenerative changes of the cervical spine. ACHO may also be found in Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH)1-3, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Post-traumatic Osteophytogenesis. In a minority of cases it may lead to oesophagical manifestations and less commonly, to respiratory complaints. The authors report the case of a 75-year-old male with a personal history of chronic tophaceous gout and chronic obstructive lung disease. The patient presented with a history of progressive worsening of dyspnoea and dysphagia (for solid food) as well as foreign body sensation at the cervical level. On general examination, the patient presented with slightly diminished breath sounds and an increased expiratory time. On rheumatologic examination, the patient had moderate limitation of all cervical movements, crepitating knees and multiple gout tophi in both hands. Cervical plain radiographs showed large anterior osteophytes at the level of C4 and C5. Flexible videobronchoscopy was also performed, showing an angle of distortion in the upper third of the tracheal wall, caused by extrinsic compression. These changes were confirmed by cervical CT scan which also documented an anterior sliding of the oesophagus due to large anterior cervical osteophytes. Videofluoroscopic swallow study revealed the presence of paradoxal contraction of the cricopharyngeal muscle. The patient was treated with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a skeletal muscle relaxant. Dysphagia improved but not the respiratory symptoms. Although there was indication for surgical removal of the hypertrophic osteophytes, the patient refused surgery and continues to be followed-up regularly at our outpatient clinic.
PubMed, Nov 25, 2011
The authors describe the case of a 49 year-old male patient with a 3-year history of antiphosphol... more The authors describe the case of a 49 year-old male patient with a 3-year history of antiphospholipid syndrome, admitted after presenting in the emergency room with erythematous nodular skin lesions, affecting the face and neck, with a week's duration. Local biopsies were suggestive of interstitial granulomatous dermatitis. The patient described lesions compatible with bilateral auricular chondritis, two weeks prior to the appearance of the nodules, which resolved spontaneously after 3 days. There was a previous episode of nasal chondritis, two years previously, and another episode starting at the 7th day of hospitalization. These findings, taken together with a diagnosis of seronegative polyarthritis established 5 years before the current events, lead to a diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis.
PubMed, May 29, 2009
The authors report the case of a 69-years-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome. After 8 years of dis... more The authors report the case of a 69-years-old woman with Sjögren's syndrome. After 8 years of disease she developed muscle weakness and the diagnosis of inclusion body myositis was established. This is a rare association. The patient had a good response to the immunosupressive treatment. Similar cases can be found in the literature and there seems to be a subset of inclusion body myositis associated with autoimmune diseases that shows a better response to treatment and a more favourable prognosis.
PubMed, Aug 17, 2010
The authors present a clinical case of a 30 year old male patient admitted to the hospital for re... more The authors present a clinical case of a 30 year old male patient admitted to the hospital for recurrent cyanosis and feet pain lasting for one year. In addition he presented bilateral purpuric lesions in the lateral maleolar region, one of which with ulceration. The finding of anticardiolipin antibodies associated with intraluminal thrombosis in the dermal vessels, allowed to conclude for Antiphospholipid syndrome. The cutaneous changes identified are named livedoid vasculitis.
Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Apr 1, 2009
The authors report a clinical case of a 57 years old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus diag... more The authors report a clinical case of a 57 years old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus diagnosed 25 years before and secondary amyloidosis. Secondary amyloidosis can be associated with inflammatory or infectious chronic diseases, however the association with systemic lupus erythematosus is rare. We discuss the association between the two entities.
Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Oct 1, 2008
Clinical Rheumatology, Jul 25, 2023
A 57-year-old female patient was referred to the Rheumatology Department due to progressive stiff... more A 57-year-old female patient was referred to the Rheumatology Department due to progressive stiffness and limited mobility of the cervical and lumbar spine, followed by the shoulder, elbow, and hip joints. These complaints started in childhood and led to total dependence on daily routines. She had no relevant medical or family history. On physical examination (Fig. 1A, B), she presented deformity and anchylosis with severe rigidity in several joints and bilateral hallux shortening. The radiographs (Fig. 1C-K) showed generalized soft-tissue heterotopic ossification (HO). Laboratory investigations were normal. Due to clinical and radiographic findings, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) was suspected and confirmed by the identification of a heterozygous c.617G > A p.(Arg206His) mutation in the ACVR1 gene. The patient was treated symptomatically with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and advised to avoid trauma. Respiratory function tests and an echocardiogram were requested to assess cardiorespiratory involvement. She also initiated a rehabilitation program.
Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Jul 1, 2006
A 52-year-old man, with the diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis, since the age of 22, was admitte... more A 52-year-old man, with the diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis, since the age of 22, was admitted due to progressive neurological symptoms that had started two years before: paresthesias, impaired sensation and muscle weakness of the lower limbs; burning abdominal and lumbar pain; together with bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. Imaging investigations revealed severe lesions from D1 to L5: epidural calcification; spinal cord compression and syringomyelia. Based on this case, the authors review the neurological complications of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
... Cátia Duarte,* Maura Couto,* Luís Inês,*,** Jorge Silva,* Isabel Sousa,*** Armando Malcata* .... more ... Cátia Duarte,* Maura Couto,* Luís Inês,*,** Jorge Silva,* Isabel Sousa,*** Armando Malcata* ... of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma was established (subtype Diffuse Large B Cells Lympho-ma). ... Re-feria emagrecimento (2kg num mês, 3% do peso corporal), febre, sudorese nocturna ...
Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Apr 1, 2009
Abdominal pain is a frequent complaint in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The a... more Abdominal pain is a frequent complaint in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The authors describe the case of a 33-year-old SLE female patient, followed in their rheumatology clinic, who presented with acute and diffuse abdominal pain, vomiting and diffuse rebound tenderness at abdominal examination. Abdominal ultrasound and CT scans showed small bowel wall thickening, with target sign on the CT scan, which suggested the diagnosis of Lupus Enteritis. The patient was treated with high-dose corticosteroids, with rapid resolution of all abdominal abnormalities. Lupus Enteritis is a rare complication of SLE, due to intestinal small-vessel vasculitis. It is a very serious complication of SLE, but the prognosis can be greatly improved with early diagnosis and adequate treatment, as in the case presented here.
Acta Reumatologica Portuguesa, Apr 1, 2009
The authors report a clinical case of a 41-years-old man with astenia and myalgias maintained for... more The authors report a clinical case of a 41-years-old man with astenia and myalgias maintained for many years without an accurate diagnosis. Amyopathic dermatomyositis was diagnosed based on the presence of typical cutaneous lesions and the absence of myositis. Subsequent evidence of subclinical myositis allowed the diagnosis of hypomyophatic dermatomyositis. Finally, the diagnosis of classical dermatomyositis could be made when the patient presented elevated levels of muscle enzimes. There was a good clinical response to imunossupressor therapy and the patient remains asymptomatic. Differences in the clinical management of amyopathic, hypomyopathic and classic dermatomyositis are discussed.
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