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Alnaimat F, Al Oweidat K, Alrwashdeh A, Alnashrati A, Barham S, Hijaz M, Murad D, Alshelleh S, Obeidat N. Sarcoidosis in Jordan: A Study of the Clinical Phenotype and Disease Outcome. Arch Rheumatol 2020; 35:226-238. [PMID: 32851372 PMCID: PMC7406155 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2020.7584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to evaluate the clinical phenotypic features of sarcoidosis in a single-center academic hospital in Jordan. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective file review was performed at an academic medical center in Jordan that included all patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis between January 2000 and December 2018. A total of 150 patients with sarcoidosis (38 males, 112 females; mean age 47.8±11.7 years; range, 17 to 79 years) were evaluated. Clinical data extracted from the files included the sex of the patient, the age at time of diagnosis, diagnosis date, the season during which the diagnosis was established, and smoking history. Biopsy histopathology, spirometry, nerve conduction, echocardiography, and imaging reports including plain radiographs, ultrasonographic, magnetic resonance and computed tomography reports were reviewed. Data including laboratory values, medication usage, clinical outcomes, and morbidity/mortality were collected. Pulmonary function tests including spirometry and lung volumes along with the diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide were reviewed for the presence of restriction, obstruction or reduction in the diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide. Identification of extra-thoracic organ involvement was determined in each patient in accordance with the criteria suggested by the updated World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders. RESULTS A total of 77.3% of the patients were diagnosed by biopsy. One case of Lofgren's syndrome was identified. Of the patients, 18.0% had isolated pulmonary sarcoidosis, 75.3% had pulmonary and extra-pulmonary sarcoidosis and 6.7% had isolated extra-pulmonary sarcoidosis while 81.3% had respiratory symptoms, mostly shortness of breath and cough. Extra-thoracic organ involvement mostly involved the musculoskeletal system (33%) followed by the skin (20%). Female patients had more extra-thoracic involvement but the sex difference was only statistically significant for cutaneous involvement. Of the patients, 84% received treatment while 20% had disease remission during the first two years after diagnosis and 70% required treatment beyond two years after diagnosis. CONCLUSION Various sarcoidosis clinical phenotypes are seen among Jordanian patients. Jordanian females are more affected by the disease and have more extra-thoracic involvement compared to male patients. A large number of the study patients received treatment.
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- Fatima Alnaimat
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine Division of Nephrology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Sarcoidosis, a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown cause, has been described worldwide and in all populations with notable differences in clinical characteristics, organ involvement, disease severity, and prognosis among different ethnic and racial groups. While the exact prevalence of sarcoidosis in the Middle East is unknown, studies from various countries in the region have reported the clinical characteristics of affected patients, along with a few anecdotal reports. A search of the MEDLINE and Google Scholar databases was conducted for relevant English-language articles using the terms “sarcoidosis” and “Middle East” or “sarcoidosis” and “Arabs.” Subsequently, the names of individual countries were used as search terms, replacing “Middle East.” Overall, the clinical picture of patients with sarcoidosis in the Middle East is similar to that reported elsewhere; for example, the disease was more frequent among females and respiratory complaints were the predominant symptoms. Within the region, most patients from Oman were older and female, with arthralgia, hypercalcemia, and eye involvement being more common. Constitutional symptoms were frequent, especially among patients from Iran. Cough was more common among patients from Kuwait and Iran, while dyspnea was the predominant symptom for Saudi patients. Erythema nodosum was more common in the Turkish population. Clustering was seen in patients with Stage I and II of the disease in all countries except Oman. Apart from those in Iran, the prognosis of most patients from the Middle East was excellent.
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- B Jayakrishnan
- Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- College of Medicine and Health Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Al-Jahdali H, Alshimemeri A, Mobeireek A, Albanna AS, Al Shirawi NN, Wali S, Alkattan K, Alrajhi AA, Mobaireek K, Alorainy HS, Al-Hajjaj MS, Chang AB, Aliberti S. The Saudi Thoracic Society guidelines for diagnosis and management of noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Ann Thorac Med 2017; 12:135-161. [PMID: 28808486 PMCID: PMC5541962 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_171_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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This is the first guideline developed by the Saudi Thoracic Society for the diagnosis and management of noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Local experts including pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, thoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and others from adult and pediatric departments provided the best practice evidence recommendations based on the available international and local literature. The main objective of this guideline is to utilize the current published evidence to develop recommendations about management of bronchiectasis suitable to our local health-care system and available resources. We aim to provide clinicians with tools to standardize the diagnosis and management of bronchiectasis. This guideline targets primary care physicians, family medicine practitioners, practicing internists and respiratory physicians, and all other health-care providers involved in the care of the patients with bronchiectasis.
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- Hamdan Al-Jahdali
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Respiratory Unit, Department of Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Department of Medicine, Infectious Disease Division, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Pediatric Pulmonology Division, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Respiratory Therapy Services, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine. University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- International Reviewer, Children's Centre of Health Research Queensland University of Technology, Queensland
- International Reviewer, Brisbane and Child Health Division, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Australia
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- International Reviewer, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of MilanInternal Medicine Department, Respiratory Unit and Cystic Fibrosis Adult Center. Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Via Francesco Sforza 35, 20122, Milan, Italy
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Waness A, El-Sameed YA, Mahboub B, Noshi M, Al-Jahdali H, Vats M, Mehta AC. Respiratory disorders in the Middle East: a review. Respirology 2011; 16:755-66. [PMID: 21564399 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2011.01988.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The spectrum of pulmonary pathology in the Middle East is as versatile as its civilizations and cultures. In this review, we outline the key challenges confronting pulmonologists in the Middle East. We shed light on the diverse conditions commonly encountered in the region, from the centuries-old illnesses of tuberculosis, to contemporary problems such as lung complications from chemical warfare. We specifically highlighted unique aspects related to respiratory illnesses in the Middle East, for example, climate factors in the desert region, cultural habits, for example, water-pipe smoking and disorders unique to the region, such as Behçet's disease. Pulmonologists are also faced with the consequences of modernization, including large immigrant population and associated social and health issues, rising incidence of obesity and sleep apnoea, and drug-resistant tuberculosis. Tackling these health issues will require an integrated approach involving public health, primary care as well as specialist pulmonology input, taking into consideration the unique cultural and environmental factors to ensure effective management and compliance to medical care.
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- Abdelkarim Waness
- Division of Internal Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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In the last decade, significant progress has been made toward a better understanding of interstitial lung disease (ILD). A valuable tool for the clinician is high-resolution computed tomography, which aids in narrowing the differential diagnosis in patients with ILD and obviates the need for surgical lung biopsy when a usual interstitial pneumonia pattern is present. Clinicians evaluating and caring for patients with ILD need to recognize associated comorbidities. Substantial evidence shows that implementation of a multidisciplinary approach provides a high standard of care for patients, leading to improvements in the accuracy of clinical diagnosis that can significantly affect patient outcome.
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- Esam H Alhamad
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11461, KS, USA.
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Alhamad EH, Shaik SA, Idrees MM, Alanezi MO, Isnani AC. Outcome measures of the 6 minute walk test: relationships with physiologic and computed tomography findings in patients with sarcoidosis. BMC Pulm Med 2010; 10:42. [PMID: 20696064 PMCID: PMC2924267 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2466-10-42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2009] [Accepted: 08/09/2010] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background We assessed the relationship between physiologic parameters, computed tomography patterns, 6 minute walk distance (6MWD) and the distance-saturation product [DSP; defined as the product of the 6MWD and the lowest oxygen saturation during the 6 minute walk test (6MWT)]. In addition, we investigated factors affecting 6MWD in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Methods We performed a retrospective study of patient demographics, treatment, pulmonary function, 6MWT, echocardiography and computed tomography results. Results Fifty nine patients were included in this study. Their mean+standard deviation age was 47.5 years + 12.5 years, and 42 (71.2%) were female. Mean pulmonary function parameters for forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and total lung capacity (TLC) results, as percentages of predicted values, were 77.6 ± 22.2, 77.1 ± 22.8 and 78.7 ± 16.1, respectively. Comparison of the DSP with distance walked revealed a significant correlation with factors underlying reduced 6MWD, including gender, pulmonary function indices, partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), and Borg dyspnea score. Other factors were significantly associated with DSP but not distance; these included lung fibrosis (p = 0.02), pulmonary hypertension (p = 0.01) and systemic therapy (p = 0.04). Backward elimination stepwise multiple regression analysis revealed that gender, and FEV1 were independent predictors of 6MWD, but FEV1 was more strongly related when DSP applied [DSP, R2 = 0.53, p = 0.02; distance, R2 = 0.45, p < 0.0001]. Conclusion Our findings reveal that, compared to 6MWD alone, the DSP is correlated with a greater number of factors associated with reduced 6MWT performance. Therefore, the DSP may be a useful indicator of functional status in patients with sarcoidosis. Additional large-scale studies are warranted to validate our findings.
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- Esam H Alhamad
- Pulmonary Davison, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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