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Braz. dent. sci ; 26(4): 1-9, 2023. ilus, tab
Article in English | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1512159

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Odontogenic lesions are a heterogeneous group of diseases that presents differences in their biological behavior and the occurrence of variable inductive interactions. Calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC), or Gorlin's cyst, is a well-recognized example of these lesions. We describe a case of COC with AOT-like areas and highlights its morphological diversity. A 60-year-old pheoderma man presented with a large swelling in the anterior buccal region of the mandible. Panoramic radiography revealed a well-defined, unilocular, radiolucent lesion associated with important root resorption. Complete enucleation of the lesion was performed and the histopathological findings met the criteria for the diagnosis of COC, although the cyst exhibited unusual AOT-like features. The patient has been recurrence free for 6 months after surgery. COCs with AOT-like features are rare, and reflect the multipotentiality and complexity of the inductive effects of the odontogenic epithelium with the ectomesenchyme. Enucleation seems to be the most indicated treatment, similar to classical COC (AU)


As lesões odontogênicas são um grupo heterogêneo de patologias que apresentam diferenças no seu comportamento biológico, e ocorrência de interações indutivas variáveis. O cisto odontogênico calcificante (COC), ou cisto de Gorlin, é um exemplo bem conhecido destas lesões. Descrevemos um caso de COC com áreas adenomatóides e destacamos a sua diversidade morfológica. Paciente do sexo masculino, 60 anos de idade, apresentou um aumento de volume na região anterior da mandíbula. A radiografia panorâmica revelou uma lesão bem definida, unilocular e radiolúcida associada a uma reabsorção radicular importante. A enucleação completa da lesão foi realizada e os achados histopatológicos preencheram os critérios para o diagnóstico de COC, embora o cisto exibisse características adenomatóides pouco usuais. O paciente permanece livre de recidivas durante 6 meses após a cirurgia. Os COCs com características adenomatóides são raros, e refletem a multipotencialidade e complexidade dos efeitos indutivos do epitélio odontogênico com o ectomesênquima. A enucleação parece ser o tratamento mais indicado, semelhante ao COC clássico. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pathology, Oral , Surgery, Oral , Odontogenic Cysts , Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying
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Braz. oral res. (Online) ; 36: e072, 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1374758

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Abstract: The osteolytic activity of odontogenic cysts and tumors is directly associated with their growth and aggressiveness. The influence of proteins expressed by epithelial and mesenchymal cells on this biological event differs between indolent cystic lesions, aggressive cystic lesions, and odontogenic tumors. The objective of this study was to compare the immunohistochemical expression of factors that stimulate (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand - RANKL, cathepsin K - CatK and matrix metallopeptidase 8 - MMP-8) and inhibit (osteoprotegerin - OPG) osteoclastogenesis between dentigerous cyst (DC), glandular odontogenic cyst (GOC), odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), and ameloblastoma (AB). Paraffin-embedded sections of nine DCs, nine GOCs, 20 OKCs, 21 ABs, and four dental follicles (DFs) were subjected to immunohistochemistry. Immunoreactivity was analyzed semiquantitatively and quantitatively in epithelium and connective tissue, respectively. The proteins were immunoexpressed in epithelial and mesenchymal cells of all lesions studied. The expression of RANKL and CatK was higher in OKC, AB, and GOC (p<0.005). Higher expression of OPG was found in DF and DC compared to the other markers (p<0.005). MMP-8 expression was high in GOC and OKC. This study demonstrated the differential expression of factors that inhibit and stimulate bone resorption during the development of DC, GOC, OKC, and AB. Higher expression of RANKL and CatK was observed in more aggressive lesions. OPG appears to be one of the molecules responsible for the slower growth of DC.

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Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac ; 20(4): 16-20, out.-dez. 2020. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | BBO, LILACS | ID: biblio-1252645

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Introdução: O tumor de células granulares (TCG) é uma neoplasia benigna de tecido mole incomum que acomete principalmente mulheres na quarta e sexta década de vida. A lesão possui predileção pela região de cabeça e pescoço, sendo a superfície dorsal da língua o local de maior acometimento. Clinicamente, apresenta-se como um nódulo submucoso firme, de coloração semelhante a mucosa ou levemente amarelada, de crescimento lento e assintomático. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso de TCG apresentando suas características clínicas, histopatológicas bem como os possíveis diagnósticos diferenciais. Relato de caso: Paciente sexo feminino, 46 anos de idade, apresentando nódulo localizado no bordo lateral posterior da língua. Ao exame intraoral foi possível observar tumefação firme à palpação, com coloração amarelada, medindo aproximadamente 1cm no seu maior diâmetro. Baseado na hipótese diagnóstica de lipoma, foi realizada uma biópsia excisional. A análise histopatológica revelou características morfológicas compatíveis com o TCG. Considerações finais: O Cirurgião-Dentista deve conhecer os diagnósticos diferenciais clínicos e histopatológicos, uma vez que a conduta terapêutica pode ser distinta em alguns casos... (AU)


Introduction: Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a benign neoplasm of uncommon soft tissue that mainly affects women in the fourth and sixth of life. The lesion has a predilection for the head and neck region, and the dorsal surface of the tongue is the site of major involvement. Clinically, it presents as a firm, mucosal or slightly yellowish, slowly growing, asymptomatic submucosal nodule. The objective of this work is to report a case of GCT presenting its clinical, histopathological and possible differential diagnoses. Case report: A 46-year-old female patient with a nodule located on the posterior lateral border of the tongue. On intraoral examination, it was found on a table, with a yellowish color, measuring approximately 1cm in its largest diameter. Based on the diagnostic hypothesis of lipoma, an excisional biopsy was performed. A histopathological analysis revealed morphological characteristics compatible with GCT. Final considerations: The Dentist should know the differential clinical and histopathological diagnoses, since the therapeutic behavior may be different in some cases... (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Tongue Neoplasms/pathology , Granular Cell Tumor/pathology , Biopsy , Diagnosis, Differential
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Braz. dent. j ; 28(6): 688-693, Nov.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888706

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Abstract Periapical actinomycosis caused by a gram-positive anaerobic pathogen characterizes a typical extra-radicular infection. This study determined the frequency and correlated the content of bacteria colonies with the of periapical actinomycosis size. The study comprised a total of 218 periapical lesions (PL) (cysts, granulomas or abscess). The specimens embedded in paraffin were sliced into 4-µm sections and stained with hematoxylin-eosin, Gram, Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) and Grocott's stain. The presence of bacterial colonies composed of filamentous structures labeled with the histochemical stains were described as Actinomyces, and for each case, the bacterial colonies were counted and measured. The correlation between the number and size of bacterial colonies and the size of PL was tested using Pearson's adjusted correlation coefficient. From 218 PL, bacterial colonies were identified in 64 biopsies. Seven cases (0.3%) fulfill the criteria for diagnosis of periapical actinomycosis. All of cases were therapy-resistant and did not showed periapical repair after 12 months of follow-up. Periapical surgery or dental extraction was performed. The correlation test indicated no correlation between the number of bacterial colonies and the lesion size (p=0.752, r=-0.148). However, a larger bacterial colony size generally resulted in a larger periapical lesion (P=0.000, r=0.657). The frequency of periapical actinomycosis was low, and this lesion should be included in the differential diagnosis of PL. The size of the Actinomyces colonies seemed to contribute to increase the size of the periapical lesion.


Resumo A actinomicose periapical causada por um patógeno anaeróbio Gram positivo caracteriza uma infecção extra-radicular típica. Esse estudo determinou a frequência e correlacionou o conteúdo das colônias bacterianas com o tamanho das actinomicoses periapicais. O estudo compreendeu um total de 218 lesões periapicais (LPs) (cistos, granulomas ou abscessos). Os espécimes embebidos em parafina foram cortados em secções de 4-µm e corados com hematoxilina-eosina, Gram, ácido periódico de Schiff (PAS) e coloração de Grocott. A presença de colônias bacterianas compostas por estruturas filamentosas marcadas com os corantes histoquímicos foram descritas como Actinomyces, e para cada caso, as colônias bacterianas foram contadas e mensuradas. A correlação entre o número e tamanho das colônias bacterianas e o tamanho das LPs foi testado usando o coeficiente de correlação ajustado de Pearson. De 218 LPs, colônias bacterianas foram identificadas em 64 biópsias. Sete casos (0,3%) preencheram os critérios para o diagnóstico de actinomicose periapical. Todos os casos foram resistentes à terapia e não mostraram reparo periapical após 12 meses de acompanhamento. Cirurgia periapical ou extração dental foi realizada. O teste de correlação indicou nenhuma correlação entre o número de colônias bacterianas e o tamanho da lesão (p=0.752, r=-0.148). Entretanto, uma maior colônia bacteriana geralmente resultou em uma maior lesão periapical (p=0.000, r=0.657). A frequência de actinomicose periapical foi baixa e esta lesão deve ser incluída no diagnóstico diferencial das LPs. O tamanho das colônias de Actinomyces pareceu contribuir para o aumento no tamanho da lesão periapical.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Actinomycosis/diagnosis , Periapical Diseases/diagnosis , Actinomycosis/complications , Paraffin Embedding , Periapical Diseases/complications
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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(5): 589-594, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827757

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Abstract: Background: The morphological similarities between fibrous papules of the face and multiple sporadic oral fibromas were mentioned long ago and a relationship between them has been reported in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the participation of mast cells, elastin and collagen in a series of oral fibromas and fibrous papules of the face in order to better understand the possible role of these factors in fibrosis and the formation of these lesions. Methods: Thirty cases of oral fibroma involving the buccal mucosa and 30 cases of fibrous papules of the face were selected. Tissue samples were submitted to picrosirius red staining and immunohistochemistry using anti-elastin and anti-tryptase antibodies. Results: The percentage of tryptase-positive mast cells and expression of elastin were higher in cases of fibrous papules of the face (p < 0.05). In contrast, a higher intensity of collagen deposition was observed in oral fibromas. The results showed mast cell accumulation and higher elastin synthesis in fibrous papules of the face, and mast cell accumulation with higher collagen fiber synthesis in oral fibromas. Conclusion: These findings support the hypothesis that mast cells influence the development and growth of these lesions through different mechanisms.


Subject(s)
Humans , Facial Dermatoses/pathology , Fibroma/pathology , Fibrosis/metabolism , Immunohistochemistry , Collagen/metabolism , Elastin/metabolism , Tryptases/metabolism , Facial Dermatoses/metabolism , Fibroblasts/metabolism , Fibroma/metabolism , Mast Cells/metabolism , Mouth Mucosa/metabolism
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 82(5): 536-542, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-828228

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ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Mucoceles are common benign pseudocystic lesions of the oral cavity; their main etiological factors are trauma and ductal obstruction. Two histological patterns are found: mucus retention phenomenon (MRP) and mucus extravasation phenomenon (MEP). Mucus extravasation phenomenon is the more common histological subtype and it mainly affects the lower lip. The knowledge of its main clinical features and management is important to assist health professionals in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the relative frequency and distribution of oral mucoceles in an oral pathology reference center. METHODS: Cross-sectional historical study that analyzed all cases pathologically diagnosed as mucus extravasation phenomenon by the department of anatomic pathology of an oral pathology referral center from June of 1970 to May of 2014, considering the clinical characteristics of the lesion and those relating to the patient. SPSS v. 20.0 software for Windows was used for descriptive analysis. RESULTS: During 43 years, 719 cases of mucus extravasation phenomenon (54.7% men and 45.3% women) were registered, with the lower lip as the most commonly affected site (n = 484; 67.3%). The average age of patients was 20.8 years (SD ± 14.4) with a peak occurrence in the second decade of life. Most professionals had oral mucocele/ranula (n = 606; 84.3%) as the initial clinical impression. CONCLUSION: Mucus extravasation phenomenon is a lesion that primarily affects young patients, affecting mainly the lower lip, and is commonly found in oral diagnostic services.


Resumo Introdução: Mucoceles são lesões pseudocísticas benignas comuns da cavidade oral, que possuem como principais fatores etiológicos trauma ou obstrução ductal. Dois padrões histopatológicos são encontrados: fenômeno de retenção de muco (FRM) e fenômeno de extravasamento de muco (FEM). O FEM é o subtipo histológico mais comum e tem como principal local de acometimento o lábio inferior. O conhecimento acerca de suas principais características clínicas e formas de tratamento se faz importante para auxiliar profissionais da saúde na prática clínica. Objetivo: Este trabalho objetivou determinar a frequência relativa e a distribuição das mucoceles orais em um centro de referência em patologia oral. Método: Estudo transversal de caráter histórico, no qual foram analisados os casos diagnosticados histopatologicamente como FEM pelo serviço de anatomia patológica de um centro de referência em patologia oral no período de junho de 1970 a maio de 2014, considerando-se variáveis clínicas da lesão e relativas ao paciente. O programa estatístico SPSS 20.0 for Windows foi utilizado para a análise descritiva dos dados. Resultados: Durante 43 anos foram observados 719 casos de FEM (54,7% homens e 45,3% mulheres), sendo o lábio inferior (n = 484; 67,3%) o local de principal acometimento. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 20,8 anos (DP ± 14,4), com pico de ocorrência na segunda década de vida. A maioria dos profissionais teve mucocele oral/rânula (n = 606; 84,3%) como primeira hipótese clínica. Conclusão: O FEM é uma lesão que afeta principalmente pacientes jovens, acometendo preferencialmente o lábio inferior, sendo comumente encontrada nos serviços de diagnóstico oral.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Salivary Gland Diseases/epidemiology , Mucocele/epidemiology , Time Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Population Surveillance , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Mucus/metabolism
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Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr ; 14(4): 275-282, out. 2014. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-869251

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Objective: to evaluate the effect of 660nm and 780 nm laser therapy, with dose of 6.3 J/cm² and 25 mW power, either associated with nutritional stress or not, on laryngeal epidermoid carcinoma cell proliferation (H.Ep. 2). Material and Methods: the H.Ep.2 cells were placed in a culture flask and frozen in fetal bovine serum (FBS) at -80°C, with different concentrations of the medium: 5% and 10%. Laser therapy was started 24 h after cell subculturing and performed at time intervals of 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours after the first irradiation, in a period of five days. After this, cell viability was verified using the MTT method. Means and standard deviation were obtained, and the Student's-t and F (ANOVA) statistical tests were used, with Tukey or Tamanhe comparisons. Results: The group subjected to 780 nm laser showed significant differences (p 0.05). The time influenced the growth of all cultures. Conclusion: low level laser interfered in cell proliferation and this effect could be determined by the wavelength used and the nutritional status of the cells.


Subject(s)
Animals , Cattle , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Laryngeal Neoplasms/surgery , Cell Proliferation , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Brazil , Cultural Characteristics
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Einstein (Säo Paulo) ; 12(1): 75-81, Jan-Mar/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-705800

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Objective : To evaluate the effect of low-level laser irradiation on the proliferation and possible nuclear morphological changes of mouse mesenchymal stem cells. Methods : Mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow and adipose tissue were submitted to two applications (T0 and T48 hours) of low-level laser irradiation (660nm; doses of 0.5 and 1.0J/cm2). The trypan blue assay was used to evaluate cell viability, and growth curves were used to analyze proliferation at zero, 24, 48, and 72 hours. Nuclear alterations were evaluated by staining with DAPI (4’-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole) at 72 hours. Results : Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells responded to laser therapy in a dose-dependent manner. Higher cell growth was observed when the cells were irradiated with a dose of 1.0J/cm2, especially after 24 hours (p<0.01). Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells responded better to a dose of 1.0J/cm2, but higher cell proliferation was observed after 48 hours (p<0.05) and 72 hours (p<0.01). Neither nuclear alterations nor a significant change in cell viability was detected in the studied groups. Conclusion : Low-level laser irradiation stimulated the proliferation of mouse mesenchymal stem cells without causing nuclear alterations. The biostimulation of mesenchymal stem cells using laser therapy might be an important tool for regenerative therapy and tissue engineering. .


Objetivo : Avaliar o efeito da terapia com laser de baixa intensidade sobre a proliferação e as possíveis alterações morfológicas nucleares em células-tronco mesenquimais de camundongos. Métodos : Células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas da medula óssea e do tecido adiposo foram submetidas a duas aplicações (T0 e T48 horas) de laser de baixa intensidade (660nm; doses de 0,5 e 1,0J/cm2). O ensaio de azul de tripan foi utilizado para a avaliação da viabilidade celular, e curvas de crescimento foram usadas para avaliar a proliferação das células em zero, 24, 48, e 72 horas. Alterações nucleares foram avaliadas por coloração com DAPI (4-6-diamidino-2-fenilindolo) em 72 horas. Resultados : As células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas da medula óssea responderam a terapia com laser de forma dose-dependente. Um maior crescimento celular foi observado quando as células foram irradiadas com dose de 1,0J/cm2, especialmente depois de 24 horas (p<0,01). As células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas do tecido adiposo responderam melhor à dose de 1,0J/cm2, com maior proliferação após 48 (p<0,05) e 72 horas (p<0,01). Nem alterações nucleares nem a mudança significativa na viabilidade celular foi detectada nos grupos estudados. Conclusão : Laser de baixa intensidade estimulou a proliferação de células-tronco mesenquimais sem causar alterações nucleares. A bioestimulação de células-tronco mesenquimais por laserterapia pode ser uma ferramenta importante para a terapia regenerativa e a engenharia tecidual. .


Subject(s)
Animals , Humans , Male , Mice , Cell Proliferation/radiation effects , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/radiation effects , Adipose Tissue/cytology , Bone Marrow Cells/cytology , Bone Marrow Cells/radiation effects , Cell Survival/drug effects , Cells, Cultured/radiation effects , Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation , Lasers, Semiconductor/therapeutic use , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/cytology , Radiation Dosage , Reproducibility of Results , Time Factors
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Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr ; 11(1): 13-20, jul. 2011. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-874392

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Objetivo: Induzir a carcinogênese na mucosa lingual de ratos Wistar através do óxido de nitroquinolina (4NQO), relacionando as alterações clínicas e microscópicas desenvolvidas com o tempo de exposição ao carcinógeno. Método: Foram utilizados 20 ratos que foram distribuídos entre o grupo experimental (15 animais) e controle (5 animais). No grupo experimental os animais foram alocados em 3 subgrupos, nos quais 5 animais receberam o 4NQO por 2 meses (A1), 5 por 3 meses (A2) e o restante por 4 meses (A3), o que tornou possível a detecção das diferentes fases da carcinogênese. Os dados foram apresentados por meio da estatística descritiva e foram utilizados os testes de Kruskal-Wallis e de Mann-Whitney. O programa estatístico utilizado foi o SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) na versão 13 e a margem de erro utilizada foi de 5,0%. Resultados: Tanto o modelo animal escolhido, como o carcinógeno químico utilizado foram satisfatórios para produção da carcinogênese oral similar a que ocorre em humanos. As alterações clínicas foram mais acentuadas nos animais que receberam as aplicações tópicas do 4NQO durante 4 meses, sendo possível visualizar desde uma leucoplasia a regiões eritroleucoplásicas. As alterações histopatológicas observadas no epitélio oral foram compatíveis com o diagnóstico de displasia epitelial leve, moderada, severa, carcinoma in situ ou carcinoma invasivo. Conclusão: A severidade das lesões teve relação direta com o tempo de exposição ao 4NQO.


Objective: To induce carcinogenesis on the lingual mucosa of Wistar rats by the administration of nitroquinoline oxide (4NQO), relating the clinical and microscopic alterations developed during the time of exposure to the carcinogenic agent. Methods: Twenty rats were allocated to either an experimental (15 animals) or a control (5 animals) group. In the experimental group, the animals were divided into 3 subgroups in which 5 animals received 4NQO during 2 months (A1), 5 during 3 months (A2), and 5 during 4 months (A3), making it possible to detect the different phases of carcinogenesis. Data were presented as descriptive statistics using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests in the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software, version 13.0. The significance level was set at 5.0%. Results: Both the animal model and the carcinogenic agent used in the study were satisfactory for inducing similar oral carcinogenesis to the one occurring in humans. The clinical alterations were more accentuated in the animals that received the topical applications of 4NQO during 4 months, ranging from leukoplakia to erythroleukoplakias regions. The histopathological alterations observed in the oral epithelium were compatible with the diagnosis of mild, moderate and severe epithelial dysplasia, in situ carcinoma or invasive carcinoma. Conclusion: The severity of the lesions had a direct relationship with the exposure time to 4NQO.


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Carcinoma in Situ , Biomarkers, Tumor/administration & dosage , Mouth Mucosa , Rats, Wistar , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-614366

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Objetivo: Induzir a carcinogênese na mucosa lingual de ratos Wistar através do óxido de nitroquinolina (4NQO), relacionando as alterações clínicas e microscópicas desenvolvidas com o tempo de exposição ao carcinógeno. Método: Foram utilizados 20 ratos que foram distribuídos entre o grupo experimental (15 animais) e controle (5 animais). No grupo experimental os animais foram alocados em 3 subgrupos, nos quais 5 animais receberam o 4NQO por 2 meses (A1), 5 por 3 meses (A2) e o restante por 4 meses (A3), o que tornou possível a detecção das diferentes fases da carcinogênese. Os dados foram apresentados por meio da estatística descritiva e foram utilizados os testes de Kruskal-Wallis e de Mann-Whitney. O programa estatístico utilizado foi o SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) na versão 13 e a margem de erro utilizada foi de 5,0%. Resultados: Tanto o modelo animal escolhido, como o carcinógeno químico utilizado foram satisfatórios para produção da carcinogênese oral similar a que ocorre em humanos. As alterações clínicas foram mais acentuadas nos animais que receberam as aplicações tópicas do 4NQO durante 4 meses, sendo possível visualizar desde uma leucoplasia a regiões eritroleucoplásicas. As alterações histopatológicas observadas no epitélio oral foram compatíveis com o diagnóstico de displasia epitelial leve, moderada, severa, carcinoma in situ ou carcinoma invasivo. Conclusão: A severidade das lesões teve relação direta com o tempo de exposição ao 4NQO.


Objective: To induce carcinogenesis on the lingual mucosa of Wistar rats by the administration of nitroquinoline oxide (4NQO), relating the clinical and microscopic alterations developed during the time of exposure to the carcinogenic agent. Methods: Twenty rats were allocated to either an experimental (15 animals) or a control (5 animals) group. In the experimental group, the animals were divided into 3 subgroups in which 5 animals received 4NQO during 2 months (A1), 5 during 3 months (A2), and 5 during 4 months (A3), making it possible to detect the different phases of carcinogenesis. Data were presented as descriptive statistics using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests in the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) software, version 13.0. The significance level was set at 5.0%. Results: Both the animal model and the carcinogenic agent used in the study were satisfactory for inducing similar oral carcinogenesis to the one occurring in humans. The clinical alterations were more accentuated in the animals that received the topical applications of 4NQO during 4 months, ranging from leukoplakia to erythroleukoplakias regions. The histopathological alterations observed in the oral epithelium were compatible with the diagnosis of mild, moderate and severe epithelial dysplasia, in situ carcinoma or invasive carcinoma. Conclusion: The severity of the lesions had a direct relationship with the exposure time to 4NQO.


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Carcinoma in Situ , Biomarkers, Tumor/administration & dosage , Mouth Mucosa , Rats, Wistar , Statistics, Nonparametric
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 37(4): 295-302, jul.-ago. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-564253

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O uso da luz laser de baixa intensidade vem sendo utilizado como terapia coadjuvante ou de forma terapêutica isolada em várias especialidades odontológicas. Suas principais indicações incluem ação anti-inflamatória, analgésica e indutora da reparação tecidual. O poder cicatrizante do laser de baixa potência é discutido neste trabalho assim como os mecanismos de biomodulação e estimulação da mitose. Estas propriedades, já estudadas em células benignas, quando aplicadas em células neoplásicas malignas, abrem espaço para discussões. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre os aspectos indutivos do laser no processo de proliferação celular principalmente no que se refere a estes mecanismos em células neoplásicas malignas.


Low energy laser has been used as an adjuvant therapy or as a therapeutic tool in many different areas of Dentistry. It is recognized by its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and also as a tissue repair inductor. Low intensity laser property in stimulate cell proliferation during wound healing and its biomodulation mechanisms are discussed in this paper. These properties have already been established for cultured benign cells, but there is a controversy when extended to the spectrum of the malignant neoplastic process, normally generating great discussions. The objective of this work was to perform a literature review about the low intensity laser capacity in induce cell proliferation. The discussion is specially concerned about its effects on malignant cells.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cell Differentiation/radiation effects , Cell Proliferation/radiation effects , Laser Therapy/methods , Neoplasms/pathology
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Rev. bras. cancerol ; 55(2): 175-184, abr.-jun. 2009.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-534463

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Os tumores odontogênicos compreendem um grupo complexo de lesões com comportamento clínico e tipos histológicos diversos. Alguns desses tumores são neoplasias verdadeiras e raramente apresentam um comportamento maligno. Recentemente, a classificação e a nomenclatura dos tumores odontogênicos foi revisada e atualizada pela Organização Mundial da Saúde, e novas terminologias e entidades foram acrescentadas ao grupo. Nesta revisão da literatura, os autores enfatizaram as mudanças substanciais ocorridas na classificação dessas patologias, além de relatar experimentos que tiveram como finalidade identificar alterações moleculares nos tumores odontogênicos de origem epitelial.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , International Classification of Diseases , Immunohistochemistry , Odontogenic Tumors/classification , Odontogenic Tumors/pathology , World Health Organization
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Odontol. clín.-cient ; 7(4): 289-294, out.-dez.2008. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-505592

ABSTRACT

A utilização das cerâmicas odontológicas em procedimentos restauradores tem se destacado devido à influência atual da estética sobre o bem-estar físico, psíquico e social da população. As cerâmicas puras, particulamente, apresentam uma excelente alternativa à infra-estrutura metálica por causa das suas propriedades estéticas e mecênicas. Nesta revisão, as marcas comerciais existentes no mercado foram descritas de acordo com sua composição e fabricação. Sendo assim, o objetivo deste estudo é apresentar os diversos sistemas cerâmicos livres de metal disponíveis atualmente, enfatizando suas indicações, vantagens e limitações.


The use of the dental ceramics in restorative procedures has been enhanced due to the current influence of esthetics above the physical, psychid and social well-being. The all-ceramics systems, in particular, show an excellent alternative to the metallic infrastructure because of theirs aesthetic and mechanical properties. In this revision, the available trademarks in the market were described according to their composition and fabrication. Therefore, the aim of this study is to present the various ceramics systems metal free available currently, enhancing their indications, advantages and limitations.


Subject(s)
Ceramics , Dental Porcelain , Esthetics, Dental , Metal Ceramic Alloys
14.
Odontol. clín.-cient ; 7(3): 197-200, jul.-set.2008.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-512099

ABSTRACT

Propõe-se com essa revisão da literatura mostrar a relevância da aplicabilidade do laser de baixa intensidade na clínica odontológica, bem como suas principais indicações e aspectos atuais. Atualmente a laserterapia representa uma opção extraordinária disponível na clínica odontológica diária nas mais diversas especialidades. Os efeitos e mecanismos de ação da luz laser são complexos e alvos de inúmeras pesquisas com vistas a um melhor delineamento de suas formas de aplicação e indicações. Dessa forma, apesar da segurança na sua utilização e de seus efeitos bioestimulantes bem conhecidos, a literatura consultada mostrou a existência de algumas questões ainda duvidosas com relação aos resultados obtidos no tecido vivo quando submetidos à irradiação.


The proposition this study is show the relevance of low intensity laser use in dentistry and comment its main indicatons and current aspects. Currently the lasertherapy represent a excellent available option to be used in the dentistry clinics. The effects and action mechanism of laser light are complex and have been a frequent target on various research in order to reach the perfection on its uses and applications. Thus, although its known safety usage and biostimulation effects, the studies show the existence of unanswered doubts related to the effects about living tissues submitted to irradiation.


Subject(s)
Mouth Diseases , Periodontics , Low-Level Light Therapy
15.
Appl. cancer res ; 27(4): 199-203, 2007.
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-497105

ABSTRACT

Leiomyoma is a benign soft tumor of smooth muscle origin which is rarely found in the oral cavity. The diagnosis of leiomyoma isfundamentally based on its histopathologic characteristics requiring specific staining methods and careful microscopic analysisdue to the high possibility of misdiagnosis. The present paper describes a case report of recurrent oral vascular leiomyomain the retromolar trigone region and performs a brief literature review. Specific staining methods were performed such asMasson’s trichrome and immunohistochemistry for smooth muscle actin. Prognosis of oral leiomyoma is excellent.


Subject(s)
Humans , Angiomyoma , Mouth , Leiomyoma , Neoplasms
16.
Appl. cancer res ; 25(2): 90-92, Apr.-June 2005.
Article in English | LILACS, Inca | ID: lil-442299

ABSTRACT

Oncocytoma is a rare benign tumor of the salivary glandrepresenting not more than 1% of salivary tumors. It iscomposed of large epithelial cells, the oncocytes, whichare predominantly found, in senior adults, being moreprevalent in the eighth decade of life. It is located mainlyin larger salivary glands especially in parotid glands.The tumor usually presents as a solid mass, painless, ofslow growth, and rarely it is larger than 4 cm ofdiameter. There are few reports in literature on minorsalivary glands neoplasias. This work aims to presentand discuss a clinical case of a 71-year-old male patientwith a 20 X 10 mm asymptomatic nodular lesion, ofapproximately 14 years duration, located in the oralmucosa on the left side of the mouth, with clinical andsurgical diagnosis of fibroma. An excisional biopsy ofthe lesion was made and the specimen was embedded in10% formaldehyde solution and delivered to the OralPathology Laboratory of the Federal University ofPernambuco for analysis. The histopathologicalexamination was carried out by hematoxylin/eosin andPAS staining with and without diastase. The specimenwas diagnosed as a minor salivary gland oncocytoma.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aged , Adenoma, Oxyphilic , Adenoma/pathology , Salivary Glands , Adenoma, Oxyphilic/pathology
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