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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 82(1): 70-75, mar. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389833

ABSTRACT

Resumen La neumatización detenida de los senos paranasales es una condición benigna poco conocida, que consiste en una variación de la neumatización normal, permaneciendo médula ósea grasa dentro de la cavidad, siendo más frecuente en el seno esfenoidal. Es generalmente asintomática y su diagnóstico suele ser incidental en el contexto de la realización de imágenes por otras causas, existiendo criterios imagenológicos definidos para esta condición. Su manejo es expectante y es esencial su distinción de otros diagnósticos diferenciales, con objeto de evitar procedimientos y tratamientos invasivos que solo aporten morbilidad. Presentamos dos casos de pacientes, de 15 y 16 años que, en estudio imagenológico por otra causa, se observan lesiones esfenoidales heterogéneas con focos de baja señal sugerentes de calcificaciones, con características compatibles con neumatización detenida del seno esfenoidal.


Abstract Arrested pneumatization of the paranasal sinuses is an under-recognized benign condition, which consists of a variation of the normal pneumatization, with fatty bone marrow remaining within the cavity, more frequent in the sphenoid sinus. It is generally asymptomatic, and its diagnosis is usually incidental in the context of imaging for other causes, with defined imaging criteria for this condition. Its management is expectant and its distinction from other differential diagnoses is essential, in order to avoid invasive procedures and treatments that only contribute morbidity. We present two cases of 15- and 16-year-old patients who, on imaging for another reason, show heterogeneous sphenoid lesions with low-signal foci suggestive of calcifications, with characteristics compatible with arrested pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus.


Subject(s)
Sphenoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Sphenoid Sinus/pathology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 26(2): 62-71, jun. 2020. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1126195

ABSTRACT

Resumen: La anatomía de la base del cráneo es compleja. Numerosas estructuras neurovasculares vitales pasan a través de múltiples canales y agujeros ubicados en la base del cráneo. Con el avance de la tomografía computarizada (TC) y la resonancia magnética (RM), es posible la localización cada vez más precisa de lesiones y la evaluación de su relación con las estructuras neurovasculares adyacentes. El trayecto de los nervios craneales sigue un recorrido conocido y se transmiten a la cara y cuello por los forámenes de base de cráneo. La tomografía computada y la resonancia magnética son complementarias entre sí y, a menudo, se usan juntas para demostrar la extensión total de la enfermedad. La segunda parte de esta revisión se centra en el estudio radiológico de los nervios craneales.


Abstract: The skull base anatomy is complex. Many vital neurovascular structures course through the skull base canals and foramina. With the advancement of CT and MRI, the localization of lesions has become more precise as their relationship with adjacent neurovascular structures. There is a known course of the cranial nerves as well as their skull base exiting foramina to the head and neck. CT and MRI are complimentary modalities and are often used together to map the full extent of disease. The second article in this review focus on the radiologic study of the cranial nerves.


Subject(s)
Humans , Skull Base/innervation , Skull Base/diagnostic imaging , Cranial Nerves/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Cranial Nerves/anatomy & histology
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Acta ortop. mex ; 33(3): 192-196, may.-jun. 2019. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1248661

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Resumen: Se presenta el proceso de formación de recursos humanos para la salud en Ortopedia de la Facultad de Medicina. Así como también se muestra la evolución que ha ocurrido en la enseñanza de la Ortopedia, que originó la formación del Programa Único de Especialidades Médicas (PUEM), mostramos aspectos relevantes de su desarrollo, y en la actualidad, se ha agregado supervisión periódica de las sedes promoviendo el cumplimiento de este plan y permitiendo su evolución y mejora continua de la enseñanza de la Ortopedia.


Abstract: The process of training human resources for health in Orthopedics of the School of Medicine is presented. As well as the evolution that has occurred in the teaching of Orthopedics, that led to the formation of the Single Program of Medical Specialties (PUEM in spanish), we show relevant aspects of its development and current periodic supervision of the hospitals promoting the fulfillment of this plan allowing its evolution and continuous improvement of the teaching of Orthopedics.


Subject(s)
Humans , Orthopedics/education , Orthopedic Procedures , Internship and Residency
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 78(2): 221-227, jun. 2018. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-961619

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RESUMEN El PET-TC es un examen de alto costo y que expone a los pacientes a altas dosis de radiación comparado con las imágenes que habitualmente solicitamos, es por esto que hemos revisado la literatura, explicamos las bases de este tipo de examen, los rendimientos esperados, falsos positivos y negativos, asi como las recomendaciones internacionales para su correcto uso en los pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello.


ABSTRACT The PET-CT is a high cost test that exposes patients to high doses of radiation compared to the images that we usually request, this is why we have reviewed the literature, we explain the bases of this type of examination, the expected, false positive and negative results, as well as international recommendations for its correct use in patients with head and neck cancer.


Subject(s)
Humans , Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography , Head and Neck Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Radiopharmaceuticals , Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 , Positron-Emission Tomography
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Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile ; 29(2): 154-165, 2018. Tab., Ilus.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-986697

ABSTRACT

Brain metastases represent a critical stage of oncological disease and its frequency is increasing over the recent years. The treatment of brain metastases has moved from a conservative approach to an active management that should be individualized for each patient: in case of single brain metastasis, surgery or radiosurgery should be considered as first option of treatment; in case of multiple lesions, whole-brain radiotherapy is the standard of care. The aim of this review is to present general aspects including new approaches in management of patients with brain metastases.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Brain Neoplasms/surgery , Brain Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Brain Neoplasms/diagnosis , Brain Neoplasms/drug therapy , Brain Neoplasms/epidemiology , Brain Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 77(3): 281-288, set. 2017. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902777

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El osteoma es el tumor más frecuente de los senos paranasales, habitualmente asintomático debido a su lento crecimiento, sin embargo, pueden desarrollarse síntomas dependiendo del tamaño, localización y extensión, con potencial compromiso de órbita y cerebro. La cirugía está indicada en casos sintomáticos pudiendo realizarse abordaje externo, endoscópico o combinado. Presentamos un caso de osteoma etmoidal con compromiso orbitario resuelto, manejado por medio de la cirugía endoscópica nasal, con apoyo de navegación.


The osteoma is the most common tumor of the paranasal sinuses, is usually asymptomatic because of their slow growth, however, may develop symptoms depending on the size, location and extent, with potential compromise of orbit and brain. Surgery is indicated in symptomatic cases, with external, endoscopic or combined approach. We present a case of ethmoidal osteoma with orbital involvement managed by endoscopic image guided surgery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Osteoma/surgery , Bone Neoplasms/surgery , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/surgery , Endoscopy/methods , Osteoma/diagnostic imaging , Bone Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Surgery, Computer-Assisted , Ethmoid Sinus/surgery , Ethmoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Frontal Sinus/surgery , Frontal Sinus/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 76(3): 314-319, dic. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-845632

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La celdilla supra-órbito-etmoidal es una variación anatómica que se presenta con diferente frecuencia para las distintas poblaciones. Representa un desafío al realizar cirugía endoscópica funcional del seno frontal debido a que su presencia dificulta el drenaje adecuado del receso del frontal mismo y puede ser confundida con el seno. La celdilla supra-órbito-etmoidal presenta relaciones espaciales constantes con la arteria etmoidal anterior, sirviendo como marcador anatómico confiable para el abordaje quirúrgico. Se destaca la importancia de considerar la presencia de tabiques óseos en el seno frontal en el estudio imagenológico que puedan sugerir la presencia de la celdilla supra-órbito-etmoidal. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente que consulta por proptosis del ojo derecho debido a un proceso expansivo por mucocele localizado en dicha variante anatómica.


The supraorbital ethmoid cell its an anatomical variation with different frecuency for diverse populations. It represents a challenge for the endoscopical functional :surgery of the frontal sinus. The supraorbital ethmoid cell presents an estable anatomical relationship with the anterior ethmoidal artery, serving as a dependable anatomical marker for the surgical approach. We stand out the importance to consider the presence of bony septations in the frontal sinus that might suggest the presence of the supraorbital ethmoid cell. We introduce a clinical case from a patient who had an expansive process from a mucocele in the supraorbital ethmoid cell.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Ethmoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Ethmoid Sinus/pathology , Mucocele/surgery , Orbit/diagnostic imaging , Orbit/pathology , Endoscopy , Exophthalmos , Frontal Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Frontal Sinus/pathology
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Rehabil. integral (Impr.) ; 11(2): 78-89, dic. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-869332

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Cultural adaptation is a process that is applied in early phases of validation. The “Neuromuscular Score” is an instrument that classifies the gross motor function in people with neuromuscular diseases. It was created in France and has not yet been validated in Chile. Objectives: To carry out the cross cultural adaptation of the “NM Score” from the original version in French to Spanish according to the International standard of translation methodology. Patients and Method: The cross cultural adaptation is a descriptive and transversal study. This study is based on the FACIT methodologic process proposed by Eremenco. Seven health professionals, who achieved inclusion requirements, participated in the translation process. The reliability of the transcultural adaptation was determined with the final version. 30 patients from 6 to 26 years old, with neuromuscular pathology, were interviewed the Teletón Santiago Institute. Results: The methodologic process of translation and adaptation suggests that the translated version does not present great semantic differences. This process has a high global reliability measurements with Cronbach alpha coefficient = 0.93. Conclusion: The translation and adaptation process for NM Score obtained a reliable score and equivalence during its application, giving a representation of the functional compromise.


Introducción: La traducción y adaptación cultural de instrumentos de medición es un proceso que se aplica en las fases iniciales dentro de las etapas de validación de ellos. La Clasificación Puntaje Neuromuscular (NM-Score), es un instrumento que clasifica la severidad de la función motora gruesa en personas con patologías neuromusculares, creada en Francia y no validada en Chile. Objetivos: Realizar la adaptación transcultural de la clasificación NM-Score, desde la versión original en francés al español, según estándares internacionales de metodología de traducción y determinar su confiabilidad. Pacientes y Método: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, basado en metodología de traducción FACIT y medición de confiabilidad propuesto por Eremenco. Siete profesionales de la salud que cumplieron requisitos de inclusión participaron del proceso de traducción. La confiabilidad de la adaptación transcultural se determinó con la versión final de la Clasificación NM Score, que puede ser aplicada a pacientes y padres. Se entrevistaron a 30 usuarios, de 6 a 26 años, con diagnóstico de patología neuromuscular del Instituto Teletón Santiago. Resultados: El proceso metodológico de traducción y adaptación sugiere que la versión traducida no presenta grandes diferencias semánticas y tiene una alta confiabilidad global medido con α de Cronbach = 0,93. Conclusión: El proceso de traducción y adaptación de la Clasificación NM Score obtuvo una versión fiable y de equivalencia al momento de aplicarla a usuarios y padres, dando una representación del compromiso funcional.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Adult , Child , Young Adult , Motor Activity/physiology , Cultural Characteristics , Neuromuscular Diseases/physiopathology , Severity of Illness Index , Translating , Activities of Daily Living , Cross-Sectional Studies , Motor Skills/classification , Reproducibility of Results
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Rev. chil. neurocir ; 42(2): 133-136, nov. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-869764

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Introducción: Los meningiomas de la vaina del nervio óptico (MVNO) son tumores inusuales de la vía visual anterior. Sin tratamiento, el crecimiento del tumor lleva a pérdida visual progresiva hasta la ceguera debido a la compresión que ejerce sobre el nervio óptico. Presentación del caso: Paciente, sexo femenino, 42 años, sin antecedentes mórbidos, que en 1992, inicia cuadro de disminución de la agudeza visual del ojo izquierdo. La resonancia magnética (RM) cerebral informa una lesión expansiva fusiforme en relación a la vaina del nervio óptico izquierdo que lo engloba, altamente sugerente de MVNO. En esa ocasión se realiza exploración de órbita la cual resulta frustra, por lo que se decide observación con controles clínicos e imagenológicos anuales, permaneciendo estable. Aproximadamente diez años más tarde, en el lapso de un año, inicia agravación progresiva de la agudeza y campo visual, ptosis palpebral y alteraciones de la oculo-motilidad del ojo izquierdo, objetivadas por examen neuro-oftalmológico, por lo que se sospecha progresión de MVNO. Se solicita nueva RM que confirma crecimiento significativo del tumor. Se descarta nuevo abordaje quirúrgico por riesgo de mayor deterioro visual y se efectúa radioterapia conformacional con una dosis de 54 Gy. Actualmente, a la edad de 65 años, se cumplen 24 años de evolución, 13 post radioterapia, confirmándose estabilidad clínica y radiológica de MVNO. Discusión: La radioterapia, cuando se observa progresión de la enfermedad, ha demostrado ser una terapia eficaz para los MVNO, con menos complicaciones y con mejores resultados en la preservación de la función visual a largo plazo.


Introduction: Optic nerve sheath meningiomas (ONSM) are rare tumors of the anterior visual pathway. Without treatment, tumor growth leads to progressive loss of visual acuity and blindness due to optic nerve compression. Case report: Patient, female, 42 years without other morbility , begins in 1992 with decreased visual acuity of the left eye, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed enlargement of the left optic nerve sheath, suggestive of ONSM. On that occasion, orbit exploration failed, so it was decided to follow up with annual clinical and imaging controls. About ten years later, begins with progressive deterioration of visual acuity and visual field , with ptosis and ocular motor palsy of the left eye, confirmed with neuro-ophtalmological examinations. MRI shows tumor progression. A new surgical approach was discarded by the risk of visual worsening. A conformal radiotherapy was performed with a fractionated 54 Gy dose. Today, at age 65, after 24 years of follow up,13 post radiation therapy. clinical and radiological stability of ONSM is confirmed. Discussion: Conformal radiotherapy has been shown as an effective therapy, with fewer complications and better outcomes in the preservation of visual function in the long term follow up.


Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Female , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/methods , Meningioma/diagnosis , Meningioma/radiotherapy , Optic Nerve Neoplasms , Radiotherapy, Conformal , Radiosurgery/instrumentation , Radiosurgery/methods , Diagnostic Imaging/methods , Visual Acuity
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 22(3): 108-113, set. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-830182

ABSTRACT

Abstract. Otosclerosis is a common cause of progressive hearing loss in the young adult population. Most of the time the diagnosis is suspected based on consistent clinical symptoms and physical examination. The role of imaging in this pathology consists of confirmation of doubtful cases, ruling out by differential diagnoses, level of affection, and the pre-postoperative evaluation of patients. High-resolution computed tomography of the temporal bone is the imaging method of choice.


Resumen. La otoesclerosis corresponde a una causa común de hipoacusia progresiva en población adulta joven. La mayoría de las veces el diagnóstico es sospechado en base a un cuadro clínico y examen físico concordantes. El rol de las imágenes en esta enfermedad consiste en la confirmación de los casos dudosos, el descarte de diagnósticos diferenciales, la graduación del compromiso y la evaluación pre- y posquirúrgica de los pacientes. La tomografía computada de alta resolución del hueso temporal es el método de estudio imagenológico de elección.


Subject(s)
Humans , Osteosclerosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Diagnosis, Differential , Osteosclerosis/epidemiology , Osteosclerosis/etiology , Severity of Illness Index
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 20(1): 5-12, 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-710976

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Resumen: Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia en tomografía computada (TC) de las principales variantes anatómicas de la región naso-sinusal en una muestra de población chilena y destacar la importancia de reportarlas en el informe radiológico. Materiales y método: Se evaluaron retrospectivamente 100 TC de cavidades para-nasales realizadas en nuestro hospital. Cada una de las TC fue evaluada por un neurorradiólogo y un residente de tercer año de Radiología, registrando las principales variantes anatómicas de la estructura y neumatización óseas de esta región. Se excluyó a pacientes menores de 18 años y a pacientes que presentaban distorsión significativa de la anatomía naso-sinusal (ej: tumores, antecedente de fractura facial). Resultados: Se encontraron las distintas variantes anatómicas en frecuencias similares a las descritas en la literatura internacional. La variante anatómica más común fue la desviación del tabique (83%), seguida de la presencia de celdilla Agger Nasi (66%) y espolón del tabique (45%). La inserción superior del proceso uncinado fue 68% en la lámina papirácea, 24% en la lámina cribosa y 8% en el cornete medio. La configuración del techo etmoidal, según la clasificación de Keros, fue 2% tipo I, 28% tipo II y 70% tipo III. La frecuencia de configuración etmoidal tipo III de Keros fue mayor que la descrita en estudios clásicos. El grado de neumatización del seno esfenoidal, según la clasificación de Hamberger, fue 80% selar, 19% preselar y 1% conchai. En 5% se registró dehiscencia de la pared ósea en relación al canal carotídeo, siendo uno de estos bilateral. Conclusión: El estudio con TC de cavidades paranasales resulta útil para caracterizar las variantes anatómicas de la región naso-sinusal. Es importante un conocimiento anatómico preciso de esta región, debiendo reportarse las variantes en el informe radiológico, en especial si se planea realizar cirugía endoscópica funcional.


Abstract. Objective: To describe the prevalence in computed tomography (CT) of the main anatomical variations of the sino-nasal region, in a sample of the Chilean population, and to emphasize the importance of reporting them in the radiology report. Materials and methods: 100 paranasal sinus CTperformed at our hospital were retrospectively evaluated. Each CT was evaluated by a neuro-radiologist and a third-year Radiology resident, recording the main anatomical variations of the structure and bone pneumatization of this region. Patients younger than 18 yrs of age, and patients with significant distortion of the sino-nasal anatomy (e.g. tumors, history of facial fracture), were excluded. Results: The different anatomical variations were found in frequencies similar to those described in the international literature. The most common anatomical variation was deviated septum (83%), followed by the presence of Agger nasi cell (66%) and septal spur (45%). The upper attachment of the uncinate process was 68% in the lamina papyracea, 24% in the cribriform plate and 8% in the middle turbinate. Configuration of the ethmoid roof, according to the Keros classification, was 2% type 1,28% type II and 70% type III. The frequency of Keros type III ethmoid configuration was higher than that described in classical studies. The degree of sphenoid sinus pneumatization, according to the Hamberger classification, was 80% sellar, 19% presellar and 1% concha!. In 5%, dehiscence of the bone wall in relation to the carotid channel was recorded, one of these being bilateral. Conclusion: The study of paranasal sinus CT is useful to characterize the anatomical variations of the sino-nasal region. A precise anatomical knowledge of this region is important; variations in the radiology report should be noted, especially if there is a plan to perform functional endoscopic surgery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Paranasal Sinuses/anatomy & histology , Paranasal Sinuses/abnormalities , Paranasal Sinuses , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Chile , Retrospective Studies , Prevalence
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Rev. chil. enferm. respir ; 29(3): 141-148, set. 2013. ilus, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-696584

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El ozono (O3) troposférico es el principal oxidante del esmog fotoquímico. Como es un contaminante aéreo, sus efectos están relacionados con la dosis efectiva = [Concentración] x [tiempo de exposición] x [ventilación minuto]. Objetivo: Determinar si el ejercicio físico -que aumenta la ventilación minuto- puede aumentar el daño pulmonar inducido por la exposición a O3 en ratas en reposo. Material y Métodos: Se usó 4 series de ratas Sprague-Dawley juveniles. Dos series fueron expuestas a 0,5 ppm de O3 (4 h diarias por 2 días) en reposo (n = 13) o durante ejercicio (n = 12). Dos series control respiraron aire filtrado (AF) en reposo (n = 13) o durante sesiones de ejercicio (n = 13), en una rueda vertical giratoria (15 min de ejercicio alternados con 15 min de descanso hasta completar 4 h diarias durante 2 días). Las ratas fueron eutanasiadas y se determinó la razón peso húmedo/peso seco (PH/PS) en el pulmón izquierdo. En el lavado broncoalveolar (LBA) del pulmón derecho, se determinó recuento total de células, proteínas totales y actividad de gamma-glutamiltraspeptidasa (GGT). Resultados: la razón PH/PS y el recuento de células y las proteínas del LBA aumentaron en las ratas en reposo expuestas a O3 comparadas con las ratas en reposo que respiraron AF (p < 0,05 ANOVA & Newman-Keuls). La actividad de GGT en el LBA fue mayor en las ratas que en ejercicio respiraron AF en comparación con las ratas que respiraron AF en reposo (p < 0,05). Hubo aumento de GGT, proteínas y recuento de células en el LBA de la serie [ejercicio + O3] comparada con la serie [reposo + O3] (p < 0,05). Conclusión: El ejercicio físico aumenta el daño pulmonar inducido por la exposición aguda e intermitente a 0,5 ppm de O3 en ratas juveniles.


Tropospheric ozone (O3) is the major oxidant of photochemical smog. Being an air pollutant, its effects are related to effective dose = [Concentration] x [exposure time] x [pulmonary ventilation]. Objective: Determine whether physical exercise -that increases pulmonary ventilation- is able to augment the pulmonary damage induced by O3 exposure in resting rats. Material and Methods: Four series of juvenile Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Two series were exposed to 0.5 ppm O3 (4 hours a day for 2 days) at rest (n=13) or during exercise (n=12). Two control series breathed filtered air (FA) at rest (n=13) or during exercise sessions (n=13), in a vertical rotary wheel (15 min exercise alternated with 15 min resting until to completing 4 hours a day for 2 days). Rats were euthanized and wet weight / dry weight ratio (W/D ratio) was determined in left lung. Total cell counting, total protein content and γ-glutamyltraspeptidase (GGT) activity were determined in the right lung bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Results: W/D weight ratio as well as total cell counting and protein content increased in BALF from resting rats exposed to O3 as compared with resting rats breathing FA (p < 0.05 ANOVA & Newman-Keuls test). GGT activity in BALF increased in rats under exercise breathing FA as compared with resting rats breathing FA (p<0.05). GGT, proteins and cells counting increased in BALFfrom series [exercise + O3] as compared to series [resting + O3] (p< 0.05). Conclusion: Physical exercise increases lung damage induced by intermittent and acute 0.5 ppm O3 exposure in juvenile rats.


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Exercise , Lung Diseases/chemically induced , Oxidants, Photochemical/adverse effects , Ozone/adverse effects , Analysis of Variance , Lung Diseases/physiopathology , Time Factors , Bronchoalveolar Lavage , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , gamma-Glutamyltransferase
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Rev. bras. plantas med ; 15(1): 104-111, 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-669543

ABSTRACT

Neste trabalho foi realizada a caracterização fitoquímica e avaliada a atividade antibacteriana in vitro dos extratos de Ageratum conyzoides L. (mentrasto), Gossypium hirsutum (algodão), Phyllanthus tenellus (quebra pedra), e Polygonum hydropiperoides (erva de bicho) frente à Staphylococcus aureus e Escherichia coli. Para a avaliação da atividade antibacteriana foi utilizado o método de difusão em ágar. Os testes foram realizados com o extrato nas graduações alcoólicas de 0 a 100% (v/v), na proporção de 20% (m/v - massa/extrator). Os testes fitoquímicos constataram a presença de açucares redutores, compostos fenólicos, flavonoides, taninos, triterpenos, e esteróides nas quatro espécies. O crescimento das culturas de S. aureus foi inibido por todos os extratos, com exceção do extrato de Mentrasto. A maior atividade de inibição foi observada pelo extrato de quebra pedra. Entretanto, nenhum dos extratos foi capaz de inibir o crescimento das cepas de E. coli. Os resultados são promissores, visto que três das quatro plantas selecionadas demonstraram possuir substâncias antibacterianas, o que motiva estudos subsequentes para o isolamento e identificação dos princípios ativos responsáveis por essa atividade, com potencial de uso na indústria farmacêutica.


In this study, phytochemical characterization was conducted and the in vitro antibacterial activity of extracts of Ageratum conyzoides L. (whiteweed), Gossypium hirsutum (cotton), Phyllanthus tenellus (shatterstone) and Polygonum hydropiperoides (swamp smartweed) was evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. To assess the antibacterial activity, the agar diffusion method was used. Tests were performed with the extract at alcoholic contents from 0 to 100% (v/v), at 20% proportion (m/v - mass/extractor). Phytochemical tests indicated the presence of reducing sugars, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes and steroids in all four species. The growth of S. aureus cultures was inhibited by all extracts, except for whiteweed extract. The highest inhibitory activity was observed for shatterstone. However, none of the extracts was capable of inhibiting the growth of E. coli strains. Results are promising since three of the four selected plants showed to have antibacterial substances, which stimulates further studies for the isolation and the identification of active principles responsible for this activity, with potential to be used in the pharmaceutical industry.


Subject(s)
Plant Extracts/analysis , Gossypium/adverse effects , Ageratum/adverse effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/analysis , Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification , Polygonum hydropiperoides/adverse effects , Phyllanthus/adverse effects , Escherichia coli/isolation & purification , Phytotherapy/instrumentation
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Rev. chil. neuro-psiquiatr ; 50(1): 35-41, mar. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-627279

ABSTRACT

The Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome is a neurological condition described on 1996, developed in patients with complex systemic conditions, especially pregnant women with preeclampsia that at the same time presented neurological signs as seizures, headache, visual loss, and vomiting in addition to posterior brain edema, visible on neuroimaging and located in parietal and occipital lobes, that usually reverses completely. We present two clinical cases with PRES and eclampsia, antenatal and post-partum, both with seizure and confirmed brain edema with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Both had a favorable evolution after the anticonvulsivant and anti-hypertensive therapy were done. We discuss the controversy over pathophysiolgical mechanisms, the new methods for diagnosis and management and the importance of multidisciplinary approach.


El Síndrome de Encefalopatía Posterior Reversible (PRES) es una entidad descrita en 1996 que ocurre en pacientes con condiciones sistémicas complejas, especialmente embarazadas con pre-eclampsia, en que se agregan signos y síntomas neurológicos destacando convulsiones tónico-clónicas, cefalea, trastornos visuales y vómitos acompañados de edema cerebral posterior transitorio visible con técnicas de neuro-imágenes y localizado más frecuentemente en lobulos parietales y occipital. Presentamos dos casos clínicos con PRES y Eclampsia, antenatal y postparto, en las que después del episodio convulsivo con Resonancia Nuclear Magnética se confirmó imagen de edema cerebral propia de PRES y que en relación con tratamiento anti-convulsivante e hipotensor, tuvieron una evolución favorable. Se discuten la controversia de mecanismos fisiopatológicos, las posibilidades para diagnóstico y manejo oportunos y la importancia del manejo multidisciplinario.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Adolescent , Adult , Eclampsia , Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome/diagnosis , Edema , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Postpartum Period
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 18(1): 5-8, 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-643204

ABSTRACT

Schwannomas are benign neoplastic lesions which originate from Schwann cells. A rare variant is the melanotic schwannoma. Accurate discrimination of this entity may be difficult due to differential diagnosis with malignant tumors, especially with metastatic melanoma, which has a potential ominous prognosis and a radically different treatment. We report the case of a 60-year-old woman with neurological sensorimotor involvement, presenting progressive caudo-cranial involvement more pronounced on the right side. MRI showed an intradural extramedullary mass with hyperintense signal intensity on T1 and T2 images, whereas no significant increase in signal intensity of the spinal cord was observed. Tumor was resected and sent for anatomopathological analysis which revealed a non-psammomatous melanotic schwannoma.


Los schwannomas son lesiones neoplásicas benignas derivadas de las células de Schwann. Una variante poco frecuente es el schwannoma melanótico. El diagnóstico de esta entidad reviste complejidad debido al diagnóstico diferencial con tumores malignos, especialmente el melanoma metastásico, teniendo este último un potencial pronóstico ominoso y un tratamiento radicalmente distinto. Se realizó una revisión de literatura en relación a un caso clínico de una mujer de 60 años con compromiso neurológico de tipo sensitivo-motor, progresivo caudo-craneal mayor a derecha. La RM demostró una masa intradural extramedular, con hiperintensidad en secuencias T1 e hiposeñal en T2, sin aumento de señal significativo de la médula espinal. El tumor fue resecado revelando en el estudio anatomopatológico un schwannoma melanótico, no psammomatoso. En relación al caso clínico, pudimos observar la importancia del estudio imaginológico con RM y su confirmación anatomopatológica. Recalcamos además, la necesidad del seguimiento a largo plazo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Spinal Cord Neoplasms/diagnosis , Neurilemmoma/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Spinal Cord Neoplasms/surgery , Spinal Cord Neoplasms/pathology , Neurilemmoma/surgery , Neurilemmoma/pathology
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 139(1): 54-59, ene. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-595265

ABSTRACT

Background: The detection of hyperechogenicity of the substantia nigra using trans cranial sonography can bepredictive ofthe diagnosis of Parkinson Disease. Aim: To report an experience with transcranial sonography for the diagnosis of Parkinson disease. Material ana Methods: One hundred sixteen patients with movement disorders were subjected to a transcranial sonograpy to detect the presence ofhyper-chogenicity of the substantia nigra and basal ganglia. Afterwards, two physicians, unaware ofthe results ofthe sonography, examined the patients and reached a clinical diagnosis. The concordance between ultrasound results and the clinical diagnosis was analyzed. Results: In 64 patients, a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson disease was reached. Ofthese, 52 patients had substantia nigra hyperechogenicity and in 12, it was normal. On the other hand ultrasound was normal in 42 of43 patients without a clinical diagnosis of Parkinson disease. Therefore the sensitivity and specificity of trans cranial ultrasound for the diagnosis of Parkinson disease was 81 and 97 percent, res-pectively. Conclusions: Transcranial sonography has agood sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of Parkinson disease.


Subject(s)
Humans , Parkinson Disease , Substantia Nigra , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial/methods , Cohort Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 137(12): 1602-1606, dic. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-543138

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An unusual number of cases of rhomb encephalitis have occurred in Chile because of the increased frequency of infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes. We report three females aged 36, 40 and 55 years, with the disease. All presented with a prodrome characterized by headache, nausea, vomiting and fever, followed by ataxia and unilateral palsies of the third, seventh and twelfth cranial nerves. One patient presented also a hemi-hypoesthesia. Magnetic resonance showed lesions in the posterior aspect of the brain stem, specifically in relation to the floor of the fourth ventricle. Blood cultures were positive for Listeria monocytogenes.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Encephalitis/microbiology , Listeriosis/diagnosis , Listeria monocytogenes/isolation & purification , Rhombencephalon/microbiology , Encephalitis/diagnosis
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Gastroenterol. latinoam ; 20(1): 22-26, ene.-mar. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-563773

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El carcinoma hepatocelular fibrolamelar(CHF) es un tumor hepático maligno, poco frecuente, con características clínicas, histológicas e imagenológicas que lo diferencian del carcinoma hepatocelular. Se le consideraba de mejor pronóstico que el hepatocarcinoma, sin embargo, estudios recientes han demostrado altas tasas de recidivas y metástasis. Presentamos el caso clínico de un paciente con diagnóstico de CHF, el que evoluciona con desarrollo de metástasis cerebral, sin reportes similares en la literatura.


Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FHC) is an infrequent liver tumor with clinical, histological and radiological features that makes it distinguishable from hepatocellular carcinoma. It has been considered to have a better prognosis compared to hepatocarcinoma, but recent studies have shown a worst outcome than initially assumed, with a high rate of relapse and metastasis. We present a case of FHC that developed brain metastases, which has not been previously described in the literature.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology , Brain Neoplasms/secondary , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/surgery , Hepatectomy , Liver Neoplasms/surgery
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Rev. chil. ultrason ; 12(2): 45-50, 2009. graf, tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-609857

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Objectives: We report about the percutaneous closure with coils of small and medium sized ductus arteriosus, and their long term follow up in a single center. Patients and Method: This is a retrospective study, including 291 patients in an intention to treat basis, between 1998 and 2006. Results: The median age and weight at time of procedure was 45 months and 16,7 Kg respectively. The immediate rate of occlusion was 82 percent and 91,3 percent at 1 year follow up. Up to 98 percent of cases needed just 1 coil to close the defect. The result was considered sub optimal in 33 cases (11,6 percent) almost half of this group was evaluated as having mild residual shunt at one year, all of them closed with additional coils percutaneously. Only the size of ductus was related to this type of result (>3 mm). Conclusions: The percutaneous closure with coils, is a highly eficacious alternative, for treatment of ductus arteriosus up to 2,5-3 mm, as minor diameter, with a very convenient cost/benefit rate. Beyond these limits the advantages disappear, and alternative devices become the treatment of choice.


Objetivos: Se reporta sobre el cierre percutáneo de ductus pequeños y medianos con coils en un solo centro, su diagnóstico y seguimiento ecocardiográfico a largo plazo. Pacientes y método: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo sobre 291 pacientes portadores de ductus arterioso diagnosticado ecocardiográficamente en quienes se intentó el cierre percutáneo entre 1998y 2006. Resultados: La mediana de edad y peso de los pacientes al momento del procedimiento fue de 45 meses y 16,7 kg. La tasa de oclusión inmediata fue de 82 por ciento y de 91,3 por ciento a un año. En el 98 por ciento de los casos se utilizó un solo coil para cerrar el defecto. El resultado fue sub óptimo en 33 casos (11,6 por ciento) siendo casi la mitad de estos casos correspondientes a shunt residual leve a un año, todos cerrados con coil en procedimiento percutáneo adicional. Sólo el tamaño del ductus estuvo relacionado con este resultado (>3mm). Conclusiones: El cierre con coils sigue siendo un tratamiento altamente eficaz para ductus de hasta 2,5-3 mm de diámetro menor, con una relación costo/beneficio muy favorable al compararse con dispositivos alternativos. Más allá de estos límites las ventajas mencionadas tienden a disminuir en forma considerable y se hace discutible su uso.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Ductus Arteriosus, Patent/therapy , Ductus Arteriosus, Patent , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Echocardiography , Embolization, Therapeutic/instrumentation , Follow-Up Studies , Prostheses and Implants , Retrospective Studies , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. Hosp. Clin. Univ. Chile ; 20(1): 5-13, 2009. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-545862

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Parkinson disease diagnosis is based on physical neurologic exam, however sometimes ancillary tests could be needed. Transcranial sonography is a useful tool to perform Parkinson disease and others movement disorders diagnosis, showing pathologic hyperecogenicities of nigra substance and basal ganglia. Objective and methods: The objective of this study is to report the first 39 patients in whom transcranial sonography was performed. We recruit patients consulting to movement disorders unit at University of Chile hospital. Two independent investigators (PVF and GMG) blinded to clinical diagnosis performed transcranial sonography by temporal window. Considering clinical diagnosis as gold standard we calculated specificity and sensibility. Concordance between investigators was estimated too. Results: Concordance between investigators was 100 percent. Sensibility was 85.71 percent and specificity was 100 percent. Conclusion: According our report, transcranial sonography performed at University of Chile Hospital, is a high sensibility and specificity tool to support Parkinson disease and others movement disorders.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Parkinson Disease/diagnosis , Movement Disorders/diagnosis , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial/statistics & numerical data
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