Clinical value of P16 and Ki-67 expressions in cervical biopsy for predicting early cervical cancer in patients with high-risk HPV infection / 中国基层医药

Objective To explore the positive expressions of P 16 and Ki -67 proteins in cervical biopsy lesions of patients with high-risk HPV infection and abnormal detection of liquid -based thin-layer cytology test (TCT),and the clinical value in predicting occurrence of early cervical cancer .Methods A total of 120 patients with high-risk HPV infection(16 and 18 subtypes positive) and abnormal TCT in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Linhai from January 2016 to July 2017 were enrolled in the study.The colposcopy was used to get cervical biopsy lesions for pathological diagnosis ,immunohistochemical staining was used to detect P 16 and Ki-67 proteins. Results There were up to 66 patients with HPV-16 positive,34 cases with HPV-18 positive,other 20 cases with 16 and 18 positive;6 cases of atypical squamous epithelial cells (ASC),46 cases of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL),60 cases of high-grade SIL(HSIL),other 8 cases of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) were diagnosed by TCT;5 cases of inflammation,105 cases of CIN and 10 cases of SCC by pathologically diagnosis.The positive rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins were gradually increased in patients with inflammation ,CIN and SCC[0(0／5),36.2%(38／105),70.0%(7／10),χ2 ＝4.382,P＝0.036;0 (0／5),40.0%(42／105),80.0%(8／10),χ2 ＝5.945,P＝0.015].The patients with CIN were followed up for 21～36 months,median time 29.5 months.Twenty-six patients progressed to SCC ,at the end of follow-up,the positive rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins in patients with SCC were significantly higher than those in the CIN patients without progress [61.5%(16／26) vs.39.2%(31／79), χ2 ＝3.934,P＝0.047;69.2%(18／26) vs.41.8%(33／79),χ2 ＝5.905,P＝0.015].Conclusion The positive expression rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins in cervical biopsy tissues are significantly higher in patients with high -risk HPV infection and abnormal TCT ,which in patients with pathologically diagnosis of SCC are higher than CIN patients,the same results in CIN patients with SCC progression than non -progressing patients,suggesting that P16 and Ki-67 proteins are of great value in predicting occurrence of early cervical cancer .

Clinical value of P16 and Ki-67 expressions in cervical biopsy for predicting early cervical cancer in patients with high-risk HPV infection / 中国基层医药

Objective@#To explore the positive expressions of P16 and Ki-67 proteins in cervical biopsy lesions of patients with high-risk HPV infection and abnormal detection of liquid-based thin-layer cytology test(TCT), and the clinical value in predicting occurrence of early cervical cancer.@*Methods@#A total of 120 patients with high-risk HPV infection(16 and 18 subtypes positive) and abnormal TCT in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Linhai from January 2016 to July 2017 were enrolled in the study.The colposcopy was used to get cervical biopsy lesions for pathological diagnosis, immunohistochemical staining was used to detect P16 and Ki-67 proteins.@*Results@#There were up to 66 patients with HPV-16 positive, 34 cases with HPV-18 positive, other 20 cases with 16 and 18 positive; 6 cases of atypical squamous epithelial cells(ASC), 46 cases of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL), 60 cases of high-grade SIL(HSIL), other 8 cases of cervical squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) were diagnosed by TCT; 5 cases of inflammation, 105 cases of CIN and 10 cases of SCC by pathologically diagnosis.The positive rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins were gradually increased in patients with inflammation, CIN and SCC[0(0/5), 36.2%(38/105), 70.0%(7/10), χ2=4.382, P=0.036; 0(0/5), 40.0%(42/105), 80.0%(8/10), χ2=5.945, P=0.015]. The patients with CIN were followed up for 21~36 months, median time 29.5 months.Twenty-six patients progressed to SCC, at the end of follow-up, the positive rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins in patients with SCC were significantly higher than those in the CIN patients without progress[61.5%(16/26) vs.39.2%(31/79), χ2=3.934, P=0.047; 69.2%(18/26) vs.41.8%(33/79), χ2=5.905, P=0.015].@*Conclusion@#The positive expression rates of P16 and Ki-67 proteins in cervical biopsy tissues are significantly higher in patients with high-risk HPV infection and abnormal TCT, which in patients with pathologically diagnosis of SCC are higher than CIN patients, the same results in CIN patients with SCC progression than non-progressing patients, suggesting that P16 and Ki-67 proteins are of great value in predicting occurrence of early cervical cancer.

The relationship between HPV infection and cervical cancer and precancerous lesion / 中国基层医药

Objective To explore the relationship between HPV infection and the incidence of cervical canc-er and precancerous lesions in women.Methods 108 patients with cervical disease who accepted cervical screening were chosen as the research subjects, and they were given colposcopy and pathological examination, hybrid capture 2 generation method for quantitative detection of HPV-DNA content,RLU/CO was used for viral load and HPV-DNA content was more than 1ng/L(RLU/CO>1) can be judged as positive.Results The positive rates of HPV-DNA was 35.00%,67.74%and 95.83%of chronic cervicitis,cervical cancer precursor lesions( CIN) and invasive cervical squamous cell carcinoma,the difference was statistically significant(χ2 =10.73,P0.05 ) .Conclusion HPV -DNA positive rate increased with the severity of cervical lesions in patients,but it had no significant correlation with clinical and pathological parameters,the active prevention of HPV infection of cervical cancer prevention had important significance.

Multiple Human Papillomavirus Infection Is Associated with High-Risk Infection in Male Genital Warts in Ulsan, Korea

Further understanding of male human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is necessary to prevent infection in men, as well as transmission to women. In our current study, we investigated patterns of HPV infection and genotype distributions in male genital warts using the Anyplex II HPV28 Detection kit. We reviewed the medical records of 80 male patients who presented to 5 neighborhood clinics in Ulsan, Korea, for the treatment of genital warts between April 2014 and January 2015. All patients underwent HPV genotyping. The prevalence and characteristics of HPV infection were analyzed, and the patterns of HPV infection according to age were assessed. Among the study patients, 13 (16.3%) were negative for HPV infection, 46 (57.3%) were infected with low-risk HPV, and 21 (26.3%) were infected with high-risk HPV. Patients with multiple HPV infection were more likely to have high-risk HPV infection (P = 0.001). The prevalence of HPV infection was much higher in samples obtained by tissue excision due to a definite lesion (P = 0.001). There were no differences in high-risk HPV infection (P = 0.459), multiple HPV infection (P = 0.185), and recurrence at diagnosis (P = 0.178) according to age. HPV-6 and HPV-11 were the most common type overall (39.7% and 13.8%, respectively). HPV-16 and HPV-18 were the most common high-risk infections (both 3.4%). HPV infection is not only commonly encountered in male genital warts, but is also accompanied by high-risk HPV and multiple infections.

Preparation of tissue-engineered skin grafts with hTERT cells carrying human papillomavirus type 6 genome in vitro：a preliminary study / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To establish a model for preparation of tissue-engineered skin grafts with hTERT cells carrying human papillomavirus type 6 (HPV 6) genome in vitro, so as to lay a foundation for studying HPV life cycle. Methods The full-length linear HPV6 genome and plasmid pEGFP-▲EGFP were electrophoretically cotransferred into hTERT cells. After selection using G418 resistance, Southern blotting was performed to determine the viral load of HPV6 in transfected cells. 3T3 J2 trophoblastic cells, type I rat-tail collagen and hTERT cells containing the full-length HPV6 genes (HPV6.hTERT cells)were mixed and cocultured on metal meshes to form skin graft-like structures. Hematoxylin and eosin (HE)staining was performed to observe the structure of formed skin grafts, an immunohistochemical assay to measure the expression of HPV6 L1 protein, and electron microscopy to observe virus particles in the skin grafts. Results The linear HPV6 gene was successfully transferred into hTERT cells, and Southern blotting showed the presence of HPV6 DNA in the transferred hTERT cells. The HPV6.hTERT cells, which were cocultured with 3T3 J2 trophoblastic cells and type I rat-tail collagen, proliferated and differentiated over time, and gradually formed skin grafts giving the appearance of verrucous hyperplasia. HE staining showed that the cocultured HPV6.hTERT cells could form typical stratified structure of skin after 7 days of cultivation, and histopathologic features of HPV infection, including obvious papillomatous hyperplasia, presence of vesicular cells, hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis, could be observed after 21 days. The immunohistochemical assay showed the expression of HPV6 L1 protein in the upper portion of skin grafts, and electron microscopy revealed the presence of HPV6 virus particles in skin grafts. Conclusions The established model for preparation of tissue-engineered skin grafts using HPV 6 genome-carrying cells provides a basis for biological studies of HPV, but its application is limited to some degree.

Electrocautery Resection, Shaving with a Scalpel, and Podophyllin: a Combination Therapy for Giant Condyloma Acuminatum

Giant condyloma acuminatum (also known as Buschke-Lowenstein tumor) is a rare disease, for which the treatment of choice is still controversial. In the case described in this report, we used a combination of electrocautery and a surgical scalpel to resect a huge genital wart, followed by long-term local treatment with podophyllin. This procedure was relatively fast, easy to perform, involved minimal bleeding, and did not result in any complications. Moreover, combination therapy enabled us to avoid deep resection of the lesion and consequently, sexual function was preserved completely.

Conhecimento e atitude de usuários do SUS sobre o HPV e as vacinas disponíveis no Brasil / SUS users? knowledge of and attitude to HPV virus and vaccines available in Brazil / SUS users? knowledge of and attitude to HPV virus and vaccines available in Brazil

OBJETIVO : Analisar o conhecimento de homens e mulheres acerca do HPV e das vacinas e sua intenção de serem vacinados e de vacinarem seus filhos adolescentes. MÉTODOS : Estudo descritivo, de corte transversal, com 286 mulheres (18 a 49 anos) e 252 homens (18 a 60 anos), usuários de cinco unidades básicas de saúde e duas policlínicas do Sistema Único de Saúde, em Campinas, SP, em 2011. Foi realizada entrevista estruturada. Realizou-se análise bivariada e regressão de Poisson para identificar variáveis associadas ao conhecimento sobre HPV e vacinas e à intenção de vacinação. RESULTADOS : Quase 40,0% dos entrevistados referiram ter ouvido falar do HPV e 28,9% mencionaram informações adequadas; a principal fonte de informação foi a mídia (41,7%); 8,6% tinham ouvido falar das vacinas. Depois de informados da existência das vacinas, cerca de 94,0% dos participantes disseram que se vacinariam e/ou vacinariam filhos adolescentes se as vacinas estivessem disponíveis na rede pública de saúde. Escolaridade > 8 anos e ser do sexo feminino estiveram independentemente associados a ter ouvido falar do HPV e das vacinas e a ter conhecimento adequado sobre o vírus. Maior idade associou-se a ter ouvido falar das vacinas. Não houve variáveis associadas à intenção de vacinação. CONCLUSÕES : Os resultados reforçam a necessidade de haver intervenções educativas na população para prover informação adequada sobre o HPV e sobre medidas de prevenção. .

Objetivo : Analizar el conocimiento de hombres y mujeres sobre el VPH y de las vacunas y su intención de ser vacunados y de vacunar sus hijos adolescentes. Métodos : Estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, con 286 mujeres (18 a 49 años) y 252 hombres (18 a 60 años), usuarios de cinco unidades básicas de salud y dos policlínicas del Sistema Único de Salud, en Campinas, SP – Brasil, en 2011. Se realizó entrevista estructurada. Se utilizó el análisis bivariado y regresión de Poisson para identificar variables asociadas al conocimiento sobre VPH y vacunas y la intención de vacunación. Resultados : Casi el 40,0% de los entrevistados mencionaron haber oído hablar del VPH y 28,9% relataron informaciones adecuadas; la principal fuente de información fueron los medios de comunicación (41,7%); 8,6% habían oído hablar de las vacunas. Después de informados de la existencia de las vacunas, cerca de 94,0% de los participantes dijeron que se vacunarían y/o vacunarían hijos adolescentes si las vacunas estaban disponibles en la red pública de salud. Escolaridad > 8 años y ser del sexo femenino estuvieron independientemente asociados al haber oído hablar del VPH y de las vacunas y tener conocimiento adecuado sobre el virus Mayor edad se asoció al haber oído hablar de vacunas. No hubo variables asociadas a la intención de vacunación. Conclusiones : Los resultados refuerzan la necesidad de haber intenciones educativas en la población para proveer información adecuada sobre el VPH y sobre medidas de prevención .

OBJECTIVE : To investigate knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccines in men and women, users of the Brazilian Unified Health System, and the intention to get themselves and their teenage children vaccinated. METHODS : A descriptive, cross-sectional study with 286 women (18-49 years old) and 252 men (18-60 years old), users of five primary health units and two polyclinics in Campinas, SP, Southeastern Brazil, was carried out. Participants were interviewed in 2011 using a structured questionnaire. Bivariate and Poisson regression analysis were performed to identify variables associated with knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccines, and participants vaccination intentions. RESULTS : Almost 40.0% of the participants reported having heard of HPV and 28.9% mentioned adequate information. The main information source was the media (41.7%). Only 8.6% of the participants had heard of the HPV vaccines. Once the participants were informed of the existence of HPV vaccines about 94% of them said they would get vaccinated and/or vaccinate their teenage children, if the vaccines were available in the public health system. Schooling of over 8 years and being female were the variables independently associated with having heard of HPV, the vaccines and having adequate knowledge of the virus. Advanced age was associated with having heard of HPV vaccines. There were no variables associated with the vaccination intentions. CONCLUSIONS : These results reinforce the need for educational activities that provide the population with adequate information on HPV and preventive measures. .

Use of the bilobed flap in the pubic region after tumoral lesion excision / Utilizacao do retalho bilobado na regiao pubiana apos exerese de lesao tumoral

Reconstruction of surgical defects in the pubic region is a challenge to any surgeon. Our goal was to demonstrate the use of the bilobed flap to reconstruct the pubic region skin after the excision of a recurrent HPV lesion, resistant to conventional treatments. In spite of its classical use in nasal reconstructions, the bilobed flap has applications in extranasal defects, with excellent functional and aesthetic results.

A reconstrução de defeitos cirúrgicos na região pubiana é um desafio para qualquer cirurgião. Objetivamos demonstrar a aplicação do retalho bilobado na reconstrução da região pubiana, após excisão de HPV recidivante aos tratamentos convencionais. Apesar da utilização clássica deste retalho ser na região nasal, aplicações em áreas distintas também se mostraram com excelentes resultados funcionais e estéticos.

Cáncer de esófago y virus del papiloma humano / Esophageal cancer and human papilloma virus

Introducción: el cáncer de esófago es uno de los tumores más agresivos con una supervivencia global inferior al 20 % a los cinco años. Su incidencia está en aumento en los últimos años, a expensas fundamentalmente de aquellos que se localizan en la unión gastroesofágica, por su asociación con la metaplasia de Barrett. Desarrollo: si bien el carcinoma epidermoide de esófago está claramente asociado al tabaquismo y alcoholismo, la asociación con el virus del papiloma humano es aún controversial. El primer reporte sobre la asociación del virus y carcinoma epidermoide la hizo Syrjanen en 1988. Es un virus ADN epitelio trópico, cuyo ciclo de vida está inseparablemente ligado al proceso de diferenciación del epitelio pluriestratificado de la piel y membranas mucosas. Se reporta positividad en 22,9 % de los 11 485 casos de carcinomas escamocelulares analizados por hibridación in situ y en 15,2 % de los 2 020 casos de carcinomas de células escamosas analizados por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa. Conclusiones: existen escasos estudios que confirmen la correlación virus del papiloma humano/cáncer de esófago, en el mundo y en Cuba, por lo que resulta un tema controversial.

Introduction: esophageal cancer is one of the most aggressive tumors with a global survival to 20 % to 5 years. Its incidence is increasing in the last years, fundamentally at the expense of those located in the gastroesophageal junction, because of its association with Barrett's metaplasia. Development: although esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is clearly associated with smoking and alcoholism, the association with human papilloma virus is even controversial. The first report of virus association and squamous cell carcinoma was made by Syrjanen in 1988. It is a tropical epithelium DNA virus, whose life cycle is inseparably linked to the process of differentiation of the pluristratified epithelium of the skin and mucous membranes. Positivity in 22,9 % of the 11 485 cases of squamocellular carcinomas analyzed by hybridization in situ and in 15,2 % of the 2 020 cases of squamous cell carcinomas analyzed by polymerase chain reaction has been reported. Conclusions: there are very few studies that confirm the correlation of esophageal cancer/human papilloma virus, worldwide and in Cuba, it is a controversial topic.

Buschke -Loewenstein tumor: identification of HPV type 6 and 11 / Condiloma acuminado gigante de Buschke-Lowenstein: identificação dos HPV 6 e 11

The authors report a case of exuberant giant condyloma acuminatum of Buschke-Loewenstein in a male patient, slow-growing, progressive and with locally destructive behavior in the inguinal, body of the penis, scrotum, perineal and perianal regions. After surgery he showed no signs of recurrence in 20 months of follow-up. The identification of HPV types 6 and 11 was performed using in situ hybridization.

Os autores relatam um caso exuberante de condiloma acuminado gigante de Buschke-Lowenstein, em paciente do sexo masculino, de crescimento lento e progressivo e de comportamento destrutivo das regiões inguinal, corpo do pênis, escroto, perineal e perianal. Após tratamento cirúrgico, não apresentou sinais de recidiva em 20 meses de seguimento. A identificação dos HPVs, tipos 6 e 11, foi realizada através da técnica de hibridização in situ.

Tratamento do papiloma vírus humano na infância com creme de imiquimode a 5 por cento / Treatment of human papillomavirus in childhood with imiquimod 5 percent cream

Lesões decorrentes da infecção pelo papilomavírus humano na infância, em especial as verrugas anogenitais, são um importante problema epidemiológico e terapêutico. O tratamento das verrugas anogenitais na infância é um desafio terapêutico. Os tratamentos convencionais geralmente são dolorosos e necessitam de anestesia geral. O imiquimode, um imunomodulador tópico, constitui uma alternativa terapêutica. Serão descritos quatro casos tratados com sucesso utilizando creme de imiquimode a 5 por cento aplicado topicamente.

In children, lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) constitute a significant epidemiological issue and a therapeutic dilemma, particularly in the case of anogenital warts. The treatment of anogenital warts in children is a challenge, since standard treatments are generally painful and require the patient to be anesthetized. Imiquimod, a topical immune response modifier, constitutes an alternative therapeutic agent for the treatment of HPV. The present report describes four cases in which treatment with topically applied imiquimod 5 percent cream was implemented with successful results.

Phylogenetic classification of human papillomavirus genotypes in high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in women from a densely populated Brazilian urban region / Classificação filogenética dos genótipos de papilomavírus humano em neoplasia intraepitelial cervical de alto grau em mulheres de uma região urbana brasileira densamente povoada

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Differences in human papillomavirus (HPV) types may correlate with the biological potential and invasion risk of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2 and CIN 3). The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between different combinations of HPV types and CIN severity. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study, at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). METHODS: Cervical samples from 106 women treated due to CIN 2 (18) or CIN 3 (88) were examined for specific HPV genotypes using Roche Linear Array® (LA-HPV). The proportions of CIN 2 and CIN 3 in groups of women infected with the HPV phylogenetic groups A7 and A9 were compared. Three groups were formed: women with single infections; multiple infections; and the whole sample. RESULTS: Multiple infections were detected in 68 samples (64.7 percent). The most frequent high-risk genotypes detected (single/multiple) were HPV 16 (57.1 percent), HPV 58 (24.7 percent), HPV 33 (15.2 percent), HPV 52 (13.3 percent), HPV 31 (10.4 percent), HPV 51 (7.6 percent) and HPV 18 (6.6 percent). Women without infection with HPV species Alpha 9 were less likely to have CIN 3 than were their Alpha 9 HPV-infected counterparts. HPV 16 and/or HPV 18, with or without associations with other viral types, were more frequently found in women with CIN 3 than in those with CIN 2. CONCLUSIONS: The severity of high-grade CIN may be aggravated by the presence of HPV types included in the Alpha 9 phylogenetic classification and by infections including HPV 16 and 18, singly or in combination with other HPV genotypes.

CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Diferentes tipos de papilomavírus humano (human papillomavirus, HPV) podem ser correlacionados com a capacidade biológica e risco de invasão das neoplasias intra-epitelial de alto grau cervical (NIC 2 e NIC 3). O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a relação de diferentes tipos de HPV com a gravidade da NIC. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal na Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp). MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados os genótipos específicos de HPV da amostra cervical de 106 mulheres com NIC 2 (18) ou NIC 3 (88), utilizando Roche Linear Array® (LA) HPV genotyping assay. Foram comparadas as proporções de NIC 2 e NIC 3 em grupos de mulheres infectadas com tipos de HPV dos grupos filogenéticos A7 e A9. Três grupos foram formados: mulheres com infecção simples; infecção múltipla; e infecção simples e múltipla. RESULTADOS: Infecções múltiplas foram detectadas em 68 (64,7 por cento) das amostras. Os genótipos de alto risco mais frequentemente detectados em infecção simples ou múltipla foram HPV 16 (57,1 por cento), HPV 58 (24,7 por cento), HPV 33 (15,2 por cento), HPV 52 (13,3 por cento), HPV 31 (10,4 por cento), HPV 51 (7,6 por cento) e HPV 18 (6,6 por cento). A probabilidade de mulheres com NIC 3 serem infectadas com HPV que não da espécie Alfa 9 era menor do que com os tipos de HPV da espécie Alfa 9. HPV 16 e ou 18, associado ou não com outros tipos virais eram mais frequentemente encontrados nas mulheres com NIC 3 do que naquelas com NIC 2. CONCLUSÃO: A gravidade da NIC de alto grau pode ser aumentada pela presença de tipos de HPV incluídos na classificação filogenética Alfa 9 e por infecções que incluem HPV 16 e 18 combinados ou não com outros genótipos de HPV.

Analysis of cervix HPV infection and its genotypes in women in Wuxi area / 国际检验医学杂志

Objective To detect the genotypes of human papillomaviral infection(HPV)in 970 women who were suspicious as HPV infection, and to investigate its clinical significance. Methods Cervical cast-off cells were acquired with the special cervix brush. DNA hybridization technique was applied to detecting HPV genotypes in 970 clinical specimens. Results Totally 390 case(40.2%) were HPV positive among 970 clinical specimens. A total of 12 subtypes were detected. In 390 cases of HPV infection,260 cases (26.8%) were infected with single HPV subtype, and while 130 cases(13.4%) were with infection of two or above HPV subtypes. HPV6 and 11 were the most frequent low-risk sub-types,and in the high-risk subtypes,HPV16,33,52,58 and 18 were dominant. Conclusion The cervix HPV infection rate is considerable in women in Wuxi area. HPV6 and 11 are the most frequent sub-types. The determination of HPV genotypes plays all important role in early discovery, prevention and treatment of gential tract and cervical cancer.

Effects of hyperthermia on the expression of E6 and E7 genes of human papillomavirus type 6 and 11 / 中华皮肤科杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of hyperthermia on the expression of E6 and E7 genes of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6 and 11 in HPV-infected human skin. Methods Tissue samples were obtained from the lesions of condyloma accuminatum (CA) in 6 patients after informed consent. Each sample was divided into 4 parts: one was embedded and directly stored at -80 ℃; the other 3 parts were placed in culture medium and the surface of the samples was irradiated for 30 minutes with a thermotherapy apparatus at 37℃, 42 ℃, 45 ℃, respectively, then the samples were taken out and stored at -80 ℃. RNA was extracted from the specimens, real time quantitative PCR (qPCR) was performed to detect the expression of E6 and E7 genes of HPV-6 and -11. Results Of the 6 patients, 2 were infected with HPV-6 and -11 respectively, 4 with both HPV-6 and HPV-11. The expression of E6 and E7 mRNA decreased with the increase in irradiation temperature. The relative mRNA expression levels at 37 ℃, 42 ℃ and 45 ℃ were 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.61 ± 0.17, 0.27 ± 0.15, respectively, for HPV-6 E6 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.56 ± 0.21, 0.16 ± 0.11 respectively, for HPV-6 E7 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.60 ± 0.22, 0.16 ± 0.08, respectively, for HPV-I1 E6 gene, 1.00 ± 0.00, 0.55 ± 0.15, 0.24 ± 0.06, respectively, for HPV-11 E7 gene; statistical difference was noted among them between the specimens irradiated at different temperature (all P < 0.01). Conclusion Hyperthermia can remarkably suppress the expression of HPV-6/I 1 E6 and E7 genes, which may be a possible mechanism under the regression of warts induced by local hyperthermia.

Criocirurgia com nitrogênio líquido e as dermatoses infecciosas / Cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen and infectious skin diseases

A criocirurgia com nitrogênio líquido é recurso cirúrgico utilizado para o tratamento de várias lesões cutâneas, benignas, pré-malignas e malignas. Promove destruição dos tecidos acometidos por congelamento e alterações da resposta imunológica. Os autores enfocam a utilização da criocirurgia no tratamento das dermatoses infecciosas, principalmente as verrugas virais, leishmaniose e ccromoblastomicose. Discutem os resultados como tratamento primário ou coadjuvante. O artigo também apresenta os cuidados com os instrumentos no tratamento das doenças infecciosas.

Cryosurgery using liquid nitrogen is a surgical resource to treat several types of benign, pre-malignant and malignant skin lesions. It promotes the destruction of tissues and changes the immune response. The authors identify several uses of cryosurgery in treating skin disorders, particularly viral warts, chromoblastomycosis and leishmaniasis. The results of primary and adjuvant treatments are also discussed. The article focuses on precautions when using surgical instruments during treatment of infectious diseases.