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Objective: Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a challenging complication of chronic bisphosphonate (BP) use. The hormone relaxin is able to induce the multistep differentiation process of human osteoclastogenesis, exhibits antifibrotic and anti-inflammatory actions, and promotes vasodilatation, wound healing, and angiogenesis. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of relaxin in the prevention and management of BRONJ. Material and Methods: Thirty-six male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups. Rats in group 1 (n = 10) received relaxin and BP simultaneously for 12 weeks. Rats in group 2 (n = 10) received injections of BP for 12 weeks, followed by relaxin for another 12 weeks. Rats in group 3 (n = 10) received only BP injections, and those in group 4 (control, n = 6) received only saline. Necrosis and inflammation in the rats' mandibles were evaluated as indicators of BRONJ. Results: Necrosis and inflammation were not detected in group 1 (BP + relaxin). In group 3 (BP only), incidence rates of necrosis and inflammation were 90% and 60%, respectively. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that relaxin may be potently effective in preventing BRONJ and have some benefit in the treatment of existing BRONJ (AU)
Objetivo: A osteonecrose da mandíbula relacionada ao bisfosfonato (BRONJ) é uma desafiadora complicação do uso crônico de bisfosfonato (BP). O hormônio relaxina é capaz de induzir o processo múltiplo de diferenciação da osteoclastogênese humana, exibe ações anti-fibróticas e anti-inflamatórias e promove vasodilatação, cicatrização de feridas e angiogênese. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos da relaxina na prevenção e tratamento do BRONJ. Material e Métodos: Trinta e seis ratos Sprague Dawley machos foram divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos. Os ratos do grupo 1 (n = 10) receberam relaxina e BP simultaneamente por 12 semanas. Os ratos do grupo 2 (n = 10) receberam injeções de BP por 12 semanas, seguidos de relaxina por mais 12 semanas. Os ratos do grupo 3 (n = 10) receberam apenas injeções de BP e os do grupo 4 (controle, n = 6) receberam apenas solução salina. Necrose e inflamação nas mandíbulas dos ratos foram avaliadas como indicadores de BRONJ. Resultados: Necrose e inflamação não foram detectadas no grupo 1 (BP + relaxina). No grupo 3 (somente BP), as taxas de incidência de necrose e inflamação foram de 90% e 60%, respectivamente. Conclusões: Nossos resultados sugerem que a relaxina pode ser potentemente eficaz na prevenção do BRONJ e ter algum benefício no tratamento do BRONJ existente.(AU)
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Animals , Male , Rats , Relaxin/therapeutic use , Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw/therapy , Random Allocation , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Models, Animal , Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw/prevention & control , Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw/drug therapy , Jaw/pathologyABSTRACT
Objective Thyroid volume and the prevalence of thyroid nodules are higher in patients with insulin resistance. A relationship between thyroid volume and glucose metabolism disorders (GMD) has not as yet been clarified. The present retrospective study aimed to investigate the association between GMD and thyroid volume. Subjects and methods: We investigated the data of 2,630 patients who were evaluated for thyroid biopsy in our hospital. The study population included 602 patients with GMD, 554 patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and 1,474 patients with normal glucose metabolism as a control group. We obtained the levels of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and the thyroid volumes of those patients retrospectively. Results The median ages for the control group, GMD group and DM group were 55 (15‐91) years, 60 (27‐97) years, and 65 (27‐91) years respectively and there was a statistically significant difference between the groups with regard to age and gender (p<0.001). Levels of TSH were similar in all groups. The median total thyroid volumes for patients with DM and GMD were significantly higher than that of the control group [22.5 (3‐202) mL, 20.2 (4‐190) mL, and 19.2 (3‐168) mL respectively, p≤0.001 for all parameters]. Also the median total thyroid volume for patients with DM was significantly higher than that of the GMD group (p<0.001). According to the correlation analysis, thyroid volume was significantly correlated with age (r=0.92, p<0.001) and TSH (r=0.435, p<0.001). Age, gender, TSH levels, GMD and DM diagnosis were independently correlated with thyroid volume. Conclusion The thyroid gland is one of the target tissues of metabolic disorders. We reported a positive correlation between GMD/type 2 DM and thyroid volume. Further controlled, prospective, randomized studies on this subject are required to gain more information. .
Objetivo O volume da tiroide e a prevalência de nódulos tiroidianos são mais altos em pacientes com resistência à insulina. A relação entre o volume da tiroide e os transtornos do metabolismo da glicose (TMG) ainda não foi elucidada. O objetivo do presente estudo retrospectivo foi investigar a associação entre os TMG e o volume da tiroide. Sujeitos e métodos: Analisamos os dados de 2.630 pacientes que foram avaliados para biópsia de tiroide em nosso hospital. A população estudada incluiu 602 pacientes com TMG, 554 pacientes com diabetes melito (DM) e 1.474 pacientes com metabolismo normal da glicose, como grupo controle. As concentrações de hormônio tireoestimulante (TSH) e os volumes da tiroide para esses pacientes foram obtidos de forma retrospectiva. Resultados As idades medianas para o grupo controle, grupo TMG e grupo DM foram 55 (15‐91), 60 (27‐97) e 65 (27‐91) anos, respectivamente, e houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos com relação à idade e ao gênero (p<0,001). Os níveis de TSH foram similares em todos os grupos. A mediana do volume total da tiroide para pacientes com DM e TMG foi significativamente maior do que para os pacientes do grupo controle [22,5 (3‐202) mL, 20,2 (4‐190) mL, e 19,2 (3‐168) mL, respectivamente, p≤0,001 para todos os parâmetros]. Além disso, a mediana do volume total da tiroide para pacientes com DM foi significativamente maior do que no grupo TMG (p<0,001). De acordo com a análise de correlação, o volume da tiroide foi significativamente correlacionado com a idade (r=0,92; p<0,001) e TSH (r=0,435; p<0,001). A idade, o gênero, a concentração de TSH e o diagnóstico de TMG e DM se correlacionaram com o volume da tiroide de forma independente. Conclusão A tiroide ...
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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Glucose Metabolism Disorders/pathology , Thyroid Gland/pathology , Thyroid Nodule/pathology , Age Factors , Blood Glucose/analysis , Blood Glucose/metabolism , Cross-Sectional Studies , /complications , /pathology , Glucose Metabolism Disorders/complications , Organ Size , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Thyrotropin/bloodABSTRACT
Papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) is a thyroid tumor measuring 10mm or less in maximum diameter and comprise up to 30% of all papillary thyroid cancers. Most of them are detected incidentally and defined as incidental papillary microcarcinoma (IPC<or=10mm). The incidence of such incidental cancers found in surgical specimens of benign thyroid diseases is high. Although most PMC are incidental, all incidental papillary cancers cannot be classified as microcarcinoma, owing to their size that may be larger than 10mm. Not much is known about the biological behavior and clinical course of IPC<or=10mm. There is an ongoing discussion among endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons and nuclear medicine specialists about the optimal therapeutic strategy for the patients with IPC<or=10mm. Some investigators advocate in favor of not performing further treatment in addition to initial thyroid surgery, whereas others suggest an aggressive surgical approach followed by radioiodine ablation therapy. Randomized prospective trials of observation versus standard thyroid cancer care are required to high-lighten this dilemma.