Galería de imágenes de tumores malignos como herramienta didáctica en oncología / Gallery of malignancies images as didactic tool in oncology i: en

Introducción: Los tumores malignos son afecciones prevalentes que exigen un diagnóstico temprano para un tratamiento oportuno. La confección de una galería de imágenes como medio de enseñanza con la tecnología digital constituye una herramienta de aprendizaje de incuestionable valor en la especialidad de oncología. Objetivo: Confeccionar una galería de imágenes digitales de tumores malignos como medio de enseñanza alternativo para la docencia de residentes y profesionales de enfermería. Métodos: Se realizó una innovación tecnológica en el Hospital Oncológico Docente Provincial Conrado Benítez García de Santiago de Cuba, durante el bimestre enero-febrero del 2023. El objeto de estudio y el campo de acción fueron los recursos del aprendizaje y las imágenes digitalizadas sobre tumores malignos, respectivamente. Se combinaron los métodos de investigación teóricos (sistematización, vivencial y analítico sintético) y empíricos (análisis documental y encuesta en forma de cuestionario a informantes clave). Resultados: Como medio de enseñanza alternativo para la docencia médica y de enfermería, manualmente se confeccionó una galería digital con 164 imágenes de tumores malignos que incluían casi todas las localizaciones. Los expertos en informática, especialistas, residentes y enfermeras valoraron de muy adecuado el producto informático, basado en la cientificidad y la didáctica tecnológica para la formación académica integral. Conclusiones: La galería de imágenes digitales constituye una herramienta didáctica, motivacional, atractiva e interesante para el aprendizaje de las neoplasias malignas; es un recurso ilustrativo y utilitario para la docencia médica y del profesional de enfermería.

Introduction: Malignancies are prevalent affections that demand an early diagnosis for an opportune treatment. The making of an images gallery as teaching means with digital technology constitutes a learning tool of unquestionable value in the oncology specialty. Objective: To make a gallery of malignancies digital images as alternative teaching means for the residents and nursing professionals. Methods: A technological innovation was carried out in Conrado Benítez García Provincial Teaching Oncological Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, during the January-February two-month period, 2023. The study object and action field were the learning resources and the digital images on malignancies, respectively. The theoretical investigation methods (systematizing, experiential and analytic synthetic) and empiric (documental analysis and interviews in questionnaire form to key informants) were combined. Results: As alternative teaching means for medical and nursing teaching, a digital gallery was manually made with 164 malignancies images that included almost all the localizations. Computer science experts, specialists, residents and nurses valued as very appropriate the computer product, based on the scientificity and the technological didactics for the integral academic training. Conclusions: The gallery of digital images constitutes a didactic, motivational, attractive and interesting tool for learning of malignancies; it is an illustrative and utilitarian resource for medical and nursing professional teaching.

Linfoma no Hodgkin de células B primario de mama. Reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Primary breast B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the breast. Case Report and review of the literature

Objetivos: Reportar un caso de linfoma no Hodgkin de células B primario de mama (LPM) y realizar una revisión de la literatura de su diagnóstico y tratamiento. Materiales y métodos: Se reporta el caso de una paciente de 80 años que acudió a una institución privada de referencia en México por un LPM. Además, se diagnosticó un melanoma primario de hígado, mediante biopsia dirigida y estudio de patología. La paciente recibió tratamiento con R-CHOP (rituximab, ciclofosfamida, doxorrubicina, vincristina y prednisona), cuadrantectomía, resección de cadenas ganglionares y radioterapia. La paciente presenta adecuada respuesta del LPM, sin embargo, el segundo tumor primario progresa llevando a la paciente a cuidados paliativos. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Medline vía PubMed, LILACS y Google Scholar. Se incluyeron estudios de cohortes, reportes y series de casos en pacientes con LPM que abordaran el diagnóstico, tratamiento y pronóstico de esta patología, publicados en inglés y español entre los años 2000 a 2022. Resultados: Se identificaron 23 títulos, de los cuales 17 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, estos fueron reportes de caso y series de caso. La mayoría de las pacientes recibió un esquema quimioterapéutico R-CHOP, el cual se complementó con radioterapia. Cerca del 80 % presentó remisión completa. El sitio más frecuente de recaída fue el sistema nervioso central. La sobrevida a 5 años fue del 83,6 % en los estudios incluidos. Conclusiones: En la actualidad, el esquema CHOP -con o sin rituximab- es el más empleado y el único que ha mostrado tener un impacto positivo en la supervivencia, este suele acompañarse de radioterapia. Se requieren más estudios clínicos aleatorizados para establecer de manera más clara la efectividad y seguridad de estos tratamientos.

Objectives: To report a case of primary breast B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (PBL) and to conduct a literature review of its diagnosis and treatment. Material and methods: Case report of an 80-year-old female patient who presented to a private referral institution in Mexico, with PBL. She was also diagnosed with primary liver melanoma by means of targeted biopsy and pathology testing. The patient received treatment with R-CHOP (rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone), quadrantectomy, lymph node dissection and radiotherapy. The PBL showed good response but, because of progression of the second primary tumor, the patient went on to receive palliative care. A review of the literature was conducted in Medline via PubMed, LILACS and Google Scholar. Cohort studies, case reports and case series in patients with PBL that discussed diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this disease, published in English and Spanish between 2000 and 2022, were included. Results: Overall, 23 titles were identified, of which 17 consisting of case reports and case series met the inclusion criteria. The majority of patients received R-CHOP as chemotherapy regimen, with irradiation as adjunct therapy. Close to 80 % went into complete remission. The most frequent site of recurrence was the central nervous system. Five-year survival was 83.6 % in the included studies. Conclusions: At present, the CHOP regimen, with or without rituximab and usually accompanied by radiotherapy, is the most widely used and the only one that has shown a positive impact on survival. Additional randomized clinical trials are needed in order to gain a clearer insight into the effectiveness and safety of these treatments.

Cáncer y COVID-19, un vínculo peligroso / Cancer and COVID-19, a dangerous association

Fundamento: La COVID-19 es una pandemia causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2 cuya asociación con el cáncer puede tener efectos adversos. Objetivo: Describir los principales vínculos entre el cáncer y la COVID-19. Metodología: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Google Académico, SciELO y PubMed Central con los descriptores SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 y cáncer, consultados en el DeCS. Se seleccionaron artículos a texto completo en español e inglés, principalmente de revistas arbitradas por pares. Resultados: La COVID-19 produce resultados más desfavorables en los pacientes con cáncer. Estos resultados se relacionan con altas tasas de hospitalización, complicaciones y mortalidad. La frecuente asociación de comorbilidades en pacientes con cáncer parece contribuir a este vínculo peligroso. Las vías de señalización comunes al cáncer y a la infección por el SARS-CoV-2 son citocinas proinflamatorias, interferón tipo I, receptor de andrógenos y puntos de control inmune. Este conocimiento tiene aplicación práctica en el empleo de medicamentos para combatir la COVID-19 en pacientes con cáncer. Conclusiones: El cáncer se relaciona con la COVID-19 grave, por lo que esos pacientes son más vulnerables a la infección viral.

Background: COVID-19 is a pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus which relation with cancer may have adverse effects. Objective: To describe the main associations between cancer and COVID-19. Methodology: A literature review was conducted in Google Scholar, SciELO and PubMed Central with the descriptors SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and cancer, consulted in DeCS. Full-text articles in Spanish and English were selected, mainly from peer-reviewed journals. Results: COVID-19 produces more non-favorable outcomes in patients with cancer. These outcomes are related to high hospitalization rates, complications and mortality. Frequent comorbidity relations in patients with cancer seem to contribute to this dangerous association. Signaling pathways common to cancer and SARS-CoV-2 infection are proinflammatory cytokines, type I interferon, androgen receptor, and immune checkpoints. This knowledge has a practical use with drugs against COVID-19 in patients with cancer. Conclusions: Cancer is associated with severe COVID-19, making such patients more vulnerable to viral infection.

Asociación entre características de las calcificaciones mamográficas y neoplasia maligna en un hospital nacional, 2017 / Association Between Characteristics Of Mammographic Calcifications And Malignie Neoplasia In A National Hospital ­ 2017

Introducción: La presencia de calcificaciones puede ser útil para el diagnóstico de neoplasia de mama. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre las características de las calcificaciones mamográficas y neoplasia maligna. Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico, retrospectivo de casos y controles. Desarrollado en la Unidad de Patología Mamaria de ginecología. Se incluyeron como casos a pacientes mujeres con mamografía sugerente de neoplasia maligna con biopsia positiva a malignidad y como controles a 67 pacientes sin evidencia histológica de neoplasia. Resultados: La edad media de los casos fue de 54,12 años, en los controles 50,34. El 50,9%(59) son mayores o iguales a 50 años, OR 2,399 IC 95% (1,125 ­ 5,114) p=0,022, de estos el 52,5% (31) tenían cáncer de mama. El 9,5%(11) presentaron calcificaciones sospechosas de malignidad, las más frecuentes, la amorfa y la fina pleomórfica. El 37,1% (43) de los casos totales correspondieron a la categoría BI-RADS 0, el 6,9% (8) a BI-RADS 1, el 8,6% (10) a BI-RADS 2, el 7,8% (9) a BI-RADS 3, el 28,4% (33)a BI-RADS 4, el 8,6% (10) a BI-RADS 5 y el 2,6% (3) a BI-RADS 6. El 72,7% (8) de pacientes con calcificaciones sospechosas de malignidad presentó cáncer de mama. En el análisis bivariado se obtuvo un OR de 4,163. IC 95% (1,043 ­ 16,606) p = 0,031. En el análisis multivariado la asociación permaneció inalterada independientemente de la edad y BI-RADS. Conclusión: La edad mayor o igual de 50 años y las calcificaciones mamográficas sospechosas de malignidad son factores asociados para el cáncer de mama.

Introduction: The presence of calcifications may be useful for the diagnosis of breast neoplasia. Objective: To determine the association between the characteristics of mammographic calcifications and malignant neoplasia. Methods: Observational, analytical, retrospective of cases and controls. Developed in the Gynecology Breast Pathology Unit. Female patients with mammogram suggestive of malignant neoplasm with a positive malignancy biopsy were included as cases, and 67 patients without histological evidence of malignancy as controls. Results: The average age of the cases was 54.12 years, in the controls 50.34. 50,.9% (59) are older than or equal to 50 years, OR 2,399 95% CI (1,125-5,114) p = 0.022, of these 52.5% (31) had breast cancer. 9.5% (11) had calcifications suspicious of malignancy, the most frequent, the amorphous and the pleomorphic fine. 37.1% (43) of the total cases have the BI-RADS 0 category, 6.9% (8) BI-RADS 1, 8.6% (10) BI-RADS 2, 7.8 % (9) BI-RADS 3, 28.4% (33) BI-RADS 4, 8.6% (10) BI-RADS 5 and 2.6% (3) BI-RADS 6. 72, 7% (8) of patients with calcifications suspected of malignancy presented breast cancer. In the bivariate analysis, an OR of 4,163 was obtained. 95% CI (1,043-16,606) p = 0,031. In the multivariate analysis the association remained unchanged regardless of age and BI-RADS. Conclusion: Age 50 years or older and mammographic calcifications suspected of malignancy are associated factors for breast cancer.

Apresentação clínica atípica de Carcinoma Espinocelular em lábio inferior / Atypical clinical presentation of squamous cell carcinoma in the lower lip

O carcinoma espinocelular (CEC) é a neoplasia maligna que mais acomete a cavidade bucal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar um caso com apresentação clínica atípica de CEC em lábio inferior num paciente HIV positivo. Paciente do gênero masculino, leucoderma, 59 anos, portador do vírus HIV, apresentava queixa de ardência no lábio inferior. Na história pregressa, relatou ter sido submetido à biópsia incisional do lábio inferior com o diagnóstico de displasia epitelial leve. Ao exame físico intrabucal apresentava o lábio inferior com um quadro compatível de queilite actínica. Na sua região central do lábio, ele se queixava de formigamento e dor do tipo "fisgada". Após duas semanas de acompanhamento, o paciente relatou piora na dor. Foi feita uma biópsia incisional da região afetada. O exame anatomopatológico foi compatível com CEC. O paciente foi encaminhado para a equipe de cirurgia de cabeça e pescoço e foi feita uma vermelhenectomia do lábio inferior. Após quatro meses, o paciente revelou ausência de sintomas e aspecto clínico normal. Pacientes HIV positivos podem apresentar maior predisposição às neoplasias malignas, diante do seu quadro de imunossupressão. O presente caso enfatiza a atenção ao exame de boca de pacientes portadores do HIV, bem como valoriza a queixa do paciente, a qual já revelava alterações sensoriais da região afetada. Vale ressaltar que os aspectos clínicos de um CEC geralmente são de uma úlcera assintomática, tendo o presente caso uma apresentação clínica atípica.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant neoplasm that most affects the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to present a case with a clinical presentation of SCC on the lower lip in an HIV positive patient. A 59-year-old male patient, leucoderma, with HIV virus, complained of burning sensation in the lower lip. In the previous history, he reported having undergone an incisional biopsy of the lower lip with the diagnosis of mild epithelial dysplasia. On intra-oral physical examination, he presented her lower lip with a compatible picture of actinic cheilitis. In his central area of the lip, he complained of tingling and "hooked" pain. After two weeks of follow-up, the patient reported worsening in pain. An incisional biopsy of the affected region was performed. The anatomopathological examination was compatible with SCC. The patient was referred to the head and neck surgery team and a lower lip vermelhenectomy was performed. After four months, the patient showed no symptoms and a normal clinical appearance. HIV positive patients may be more prone to malignant neoplasms, given their immunosuppression. The present case emphasizes the attention to the oral examination of patients with the HIV, as well as values the patient's complaint, which already revealed sensory changes in the affected region. It is worth mentioning that the clinical aspects of a SCC are usually asymptomatic ulcers, with the present case having an atypical clinical presentation.

Caracterización clínica, patológica y epidemiológica de pacientes con carcinoma diferenciado de tiroides / Clinical, pathological and epidemiological characterization of patients with thyroid differentiated carcinoma

Introducción: El diagnóstico y tratamiento de pacientes con nódulo de tiroides son un desafío clínico, instrumental, imagenológico y patológico, y a pesar de que no representan un problema de salud en Cuba, afecta a un grupo importante de la población, fundamentalmente en edad laboral. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas, patológicas y epidemiológicas de pacientes con carcinoma bien diferenciado de tiroides. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 30 pacientes con cáncer bien diferenciado de tiroides, operados en el Hospital Oncológico Conrado Benítez García de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero de 2014 hasta julio de 2017 y que recibieron tratamiento oncoespecífico, para lo cual se revisaron las historias clínicas y los informes de biopsia de cada uno. Resultados: En la serie predominaron las mujeres de 40-49 años de edad, los afectados de piel mestiza y negra, el aumento de volumen de la glándula, los nódulos hipoecogénicos, el tumor papilar, además de la infiltración capsular y la permeabilización vascular entre los factores pronósticos histológicos más comunes. Conclusiones: Existen elementos clínicos, epidemiológicos e imagenológicos para diagnosticar un presunto carcinoma bien diferenciado de tiroides.

Introduction: The diagnosis and treatment of patients with thyroid node are a clinical, instrumental, imagenological and pathological challenge, and although they does not represent a health problem in Cuba, they affect an important populational group, fundamentally in working periods. Objective: To determine the clinical, pathological and epidemiological characteristics of patients with well differentiated carcinoma of thyroid. Method: A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 30 patients with well differentiated cancer of thyroid, operated in Conrado Benítez García Oncological Hospital belonging to Santiago de Cuba was carried out from January, 2014 to July, 2017 and who received onchospecific treatment , for which the medical records and the biopsy reports were reviewed from each patient. Results: In the series the 40-49 year-old women , those patients affected of mestizo and black skin, the increase of the gland volume, the hypoechogenic nodules and the papillary tumor prevailed, besides the capsular infiltration and the vascular permeabilization among the most common histological prognosis factors. Conclusions: Clinical, epidemiological and imagenological elements exist to diagnose a presumed well differentiated carcinoma of thyroid.

Trombosis segmentaria sigmoidea consecuente a neoplasia maligna de colon. A propósito de un caso interesante / Sigmoid segmental thrombosis consequent to colon malignant neoplasia. On the purpose of a case

RESUMEN Se presentó un caso de una paciente de 78 años de edad, procedente del municipio de Calimete, con antecedentes patológicos personales de infarto agudo miocárdico sin elevación del segmento ST e hipertensión arterial. Llegó a la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos de Emergencia, de Colón con un estado toxico infeccioso severo. Fue intervenida quirúrgicamente con el diagnóstico presuntivo de una trombosis mesentérica. Se constató dicho diagnóstico complementario a una neoplasia maligna de colon sigmoides. Falleció producto a un shock séptico refractario a aminas. En la necropsia se reportaron hallazgos de interés.

ABSTRACT The authors present the case of a 78-years-old female patient from the municipality of Calimete, with personal pathological antecedents of acute myocardial infarct without ST segment elevation and arterial hypertension. She arrived to the Emergency Intensive Care Unit of Colon with a severe toxic-infectious status. She underwent a surgery with a presumptive mesenteric thrombosis. It was stated that diagnosis, complementary to a sigmoid colon malignant neoplasia. She died as a product of an amine-refractory septic shock. The autopsy showed findings of interest.

Surgical excision of polymorphous adenocarcinoma in the left maxilla with mucocutaneous flap reconstruction / Exérese de adenocarcinoma polimorfo em maxila esquerda com reconstrução a base de retalho mucocutâneo

ABSTRACT Low-grade polymorphous adenocarcinoma is a malignant neoplasm of salivary glands with uncommon occurrence in the head and neck region, almost exclusively affecting minor salivary glands. While this condition has typical clinical pathological signs, it commonly presents low biological damage potential. The lesions occur more frequently among elderly females between the sixth and eighth decades of life, with a higher prevalence for the hard palate, soft palate and, most regularly, the upper lip and jugal mucosa. The clinical and histological differential diagnosis of this condition is between pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. The most indicated surgical treatment is extensive surgical excision, eventually including resection of the underlying bone. Although infrequent, there may be metastasis for regional lymph nodes. Radical dissection of the neck is not indicated unless there is clinical evidence of cervical metastasis. The present study reports the case of surgical excision of polymorphous adenocarcinoma in the left maxillary tuberosity region. A 63-year-old white male patient sought the Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology Service at the Federal University of Pernambuco Clinics Hospital, complaining of a tumor-like lesion in his left maxilla, which gradually increased in volume. The patient further reported a history of surgery ten years before for removal of a tooth in the same region, upper left arch. Given the extent and complexity of the lesion, the surgical treatment in this case consisted of hemimaxillectomy.

RESUMO O adenocarcinoma polimorfo de baixo grau é uma neoplasia maligna das glândulas salivares incomum em região de cabeça e pescoço, ocorre quase exclusivamente em glândulas salivares menores. Entretanto essa patologia apresenta sinais clínico patológicos próprios e baixo potencial biológico. A lesão ocorre com maior frequência em indivíduos idosos do gênero feminino, entre a sexta e oitava década de vida, com maior prevalência para as regiões do palato duro, palato mole, sendo o lábio superior e a mucosa jugal as outras localizações mais comuns. O diagnóstico diferencial tanto clínico quanto histológico é feito com o adenoma pleomórfico e o carcinoma adenoide cístico. O tratamento cirúrgico mais indicado é a excisão cirúrgica ampla, incluindo algumas vezes a ressecção do osso subjacente. Podem ocorrer metástases para os linfonodos regionais, porém são incomuns. A dissecção radical do pescoço não está indicada a menos que haja uma evidência clínica de metástase cervical. O presente estudo objetiva relatar um caso clínico de exérese de adenocarcinoma polimorfo em região de tuberosidade maxilar esquerda. Paciente do gênero masculino, com 63 anos de idade, leucoderma, procurou o Serviço de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco Maxilo Facial do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, relatando que aproximadamente 10 anos, havia realizado uma exodontia na arcada superior esquerda e a partir desse procedimento cirúrgico, surgiu uma tumoração a nível de maxilar esquerdo, que foi aumentando de volume gradativamente. Diante da extensão e complexidade da lesão se fez necessário realizar a hemimaxilectomia.

Parotid gland adenocarcinoma in a cow: case report / Adenocarcinoma de glândula parótida em vaca: relato de caso

A 9-year-old Girolando dairy cow, weighing 400kg, with a history of increased volume in the right parotid region, which extended to the submandibular region, was assisted. Fine needle aspiration cytology was performed, and the cytological findings were consistent with malignant neoplasm of epithelial origin (carcinoma). Because of the unfavorable prognosis, the animal was euthanized and submitted to an anatomopathological examination. Samples of the increased parotid and affected lymph nodes were collected for histopathological evaluation. The microscopic changes were accentuated features of anaplasia, moderate cell proliferation, atypical mitotic figures, and necrosis. Stroma ranged from delicate to scirrhous, and the tumor boundaries were not distinct. These findings substantiated the preliminary histomorphological diagnosis of undifferentiated carcinoma with metastasis in lymph nodes. Immunohistochemical tests were performed with anti-CK Pan (clone AE1AE3), anti-CK HMW (clone 34ßE12), anti-CK19 (clone RCK108), anti-vimentin (clone V9), anti-S100 (polyclonal), and anti-androgen (polyclonal) antibodies. The immunophenotype favored the diagnosis of salivary gland adenocarcinoma. Despite the rareness in cattle, salivary gland adenocarcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of diseases that occur with increased volume in the head, lymphadenopathy, drooling, dysphagia, and progressive weight loss.(AU)

Foi atendida uma vaca da raça Girolando, de nove anos de idade, de aptidão leiteira, pesando aproximadamente 400kg e com histórico de aumento de volume na região parotídea e submandibular direita. Diante do prognóstico desfavorável, o animal foi submetido à eutanásia e encaminhado para exame anatomopatológico. Fragmentos da glândula parótida e dos linfonodos alterados foram colhidos e encaminhados para exame histopatológico. À avaliação microscópica, observaram-se acentuada anaplasia, moderada proliferação celular, figuras de mitose atípicas e focos de necrose. O estroma variava de delicado a esquirroso e os limites do tumor eram imprecisos. Esses achados fundamentaram o diagnóstico de carcinoma indiferenciado com metástase em linfonodos. No exame imuno-histoquímico, foram utilizados anticorpos primários monoclonais anti-CK Pan (clone AE1AE3), anti-CK alto peso molecular (clone 34ßE12), anti-CK19 (clone RCK108), antivimentina (clone V9), anti-S100 (policlonal) e antirreceptor de andrógenos (policlonal). As células neoplásicas apresentaram imunomarcação para todos os anticorpos testados, resultado que favorece o diagnóstico de adenocarcinoma de glândula salivar. Embora raro em bovinos, o adenocarcinoma de glândula salivar deve ser considerado no diagnóstico diferencial de doenças que cursam com aumento de volume na cabeça, linfadenopatia salivação, disfagia e emagrecimento progressivo.(AU)

Tumor maligno da bainha perineural retrobulbar e intracraniano em cão: relato de caso / Malignant neoplasm of the perineural sheath retrobulbar and intracranial in dog: case report

Os tumores da bainha perineural são pouco frequentes em animais domésticos. Relata-se o caso de um cão, sem raça definida, de cinco anos, fêmea, com histórico de aumento de volume em região retrobulbar do globo ocular direito (GOD) havia três semanas. Ao exame clínico, constatou-se a presença de uma neoformação retrobulbar direita com deslocamento do globo ocular cranialmente. Aos exames realizados durante o internamento, não foi possível localizar a origem e a extensão da neoformação. O animal veio a óbito por parada cardiorrespiratória e foi encaminhado para a necropsia. À avaliação macroscópica, observou-se neoformação esbranquiçada fixada à base do crânio em região selar, com possível origem no terceiro (III) par de nervos cranianos, a qual se infiltrava no encéfalo na altura do hipotálamo, estendia-se caudalmente em direção ao tronco encefálico e cranialmente à órbita direita, comprimindo, assim, o GOD. Microscopicamente consistia de feixes curtos entrelaçados ou enovelados de células fusiformes com pleomorfismo discreto a moderado, alternando-se a áreas de necrose multifocalmente, compatível com tumor da bainha perineural. Ao exame imuno-histoquímico, apresentou marcação fraca para S100 e GFAP e marcação positiva para vimentina, o que indica caráter maligno.(AU)

Tumors of the perineural sheath are uncommon in domestic animals. We report the case of a 5-year-old female dog with a history of increased volume in the retrobulbar region of the right eye (RE) three weeks ago. The clinical examination revealed a presence of a right retrobulbar neoformation with cranial ocular globe displacement. In the examinations carried out during hospitalization, it was not possible to locate a source and an extension of the neoformation. The animal died of cardiorespiratory arrest and was referred to an autopsy. The macroscopic evaluation revealed a whitish neoformation fixated to the base of the skull in a seal region, with a possible non-III origin of cranial nerves, infiltrating non-encephalon at the height of the hypothalamus, extending caudally towards the brainstem and cranially to the orbit right, compressing RE. Microscopically it consisted of short bundles intertwined or enovelados of spindle cells with discrete to moderate pleomorphism, alternating to areas of multifocal necrosis, compatible with tumor of the perineural sheath. Immunohistochemical examination showed weak marking for S100 and GFAP and positive marking for vimentin, indicating malignancy.(AU)

Comparación de tres índices ecográficos para evaluación del riesgo de malignidad de los tumores anexiales / Comparison of three ultrasound index in evaluating the risk of malignancy of adnexal tumors

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar y comparar el rendimiento diagnóstico de las Reglas Ecográficas Simples (RES), Índice Morfológico Ecográfico (IME) e Índice de Riesgo de Malignidad de Jacobs (IRM) en el diagnóstico de benignidad o malignidad de un tumor anexial. Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo, transversal y analítico efectuado en el Hospital Militar de Especialidades de la Mujer y Neonatología de la Ciudad de México. Se incluyeron pacientes con diagnóstico ecográfico de tumor anexial intervenidas quirúrgicamente. Se estudió el rendimiento diagnóstico de los índices comparado con el diagnóstico histopatológico mediante tablas de contingencia. Resultados: Se analizaron 141 pacientes y 166 tumores; 22 casos fueron bilaterales. De la muestra analizada, 79 eran pacientes premenopáusicas y 62 posmenopáusicas. Los casos de neoplasia maligna fueron 43 (26%) y benigna 123 (74%). El Índice Morfológico Ecográfico tuvo sensibilidad de 98.8%, especificidad de 33.3%, valor predictivo positivo de 33.9% y valor predictivo negativo de 97.6%. Las Reglas Ecográficas Simples reportaron una sensibilidad de 97.2%, especificidad de 71.1%, valor predictivo positivo de 55.6% y valor predictivo positivo de 98.6%; y el Índice de Riesgo de Malignidad de Jacobs una sensibilidad de 72.7%, especificidad de 79.3%, valor predictivo positivo de 55.8% y valor predictivo positivo de 89.4%. Conclusiones: Las Reglas Ecográficas Simples son un modelo prequirúrgico que en 82% de los casos permitieron clasificar los tumores anexiales en benignos o malignos. Los casos indeterminados deben ser reevaluados por un ecografista experto. El método es reproducible por evaluadores de mediana experiencia y susceptible de aplicarse en instituciones hospitalarias de segundo y tercer nivel de atención.

Abstract Objective: To determine and compare the diagnostic performance of the Simple Ultrasound-Based Rules (SUR), Sonographic Morphology Index (SMI) and the Jacob´s Risk Malignancy Index (RMI) in the diagnosis of benignity or malignancy to an adnexal tumor. Materials and methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical study at the at the Hospital Militar de Especialidades de la Mujer y Neonatología of Mexico City. Patients with ultrasound diagnosis of adnexal tumor who underwent surgery were included. The diagnostic performance of the indices compared to histopathological diagnosis was studied using contingency tables. Results: 141 women and 166 tumors were included for analysis, 22 cases were bilateral. Of the sample analyzed, 79 were premenopausal and 62 postmenopausal. Cases of malignant neoplasm were 43 (25.9%) and benign 123 (74.1%). The SMI had a sensitivity of 98.8%, specificity of 33.3%, positive predictive value (PPV) of 33.9%, and negative predictive value (NPV) of 97.6%. SUR showed a sensitivity of 97.2%, specificity of 71.1%, PPV of 55.6% and NPV of 98.6%; And RMI had a sensitivity of 72.7%, specificity of 79.3%, PPV of 55.8% and NPV of 89.4%. Conclusions: The simple ultrasonographic rules are a presurgical model that in 82% of the cases allowed to classify the adnexal tumors in benign or malignant. Indeterminate cases should be reevaluated by an expert sonographer. The method is reproducible by evaluators of medium experience and susceptible of being applied in hospital institutions of the second and third level of care.

Magnitude e variação da carga da mortalidade por câncer no Brasil e Unidades da Federação, 1990 e 2015 / Magnitude and variation of the burden of cancer mortality in Brazil and Federation Units, 1990 and 2015

RESUMO: Objetivo: Analisar as taxas de mortalidade por neoplasia maligna no Brasil e nas Unidades da Federação (UF) nos anos de 1990 e 2015, segundo o sexo e principais tipos de câncer. Métodos: Com as estimativas de carga global de doença para o Brasil, foram calculadas taxas de mortalidade por câncer, ajustadas por idade e respectivos intervalos de incerteza de 95%, para o Brasil e UF, em 1990 e 2015, bem como a variação percentual dessas no período. Foram analisadas as principais causas de mortalidade por câncer segundo sexo, considerando as cinco taxas mais elevadas no país e para cada estado. Resultados: A taxa de mortalidade por câncer para homens e mulheres manteve-se estável entre os dois anos no país. O mesmo padrão de comportamento foi observado em praticamente todas as UF, sendo que a maioria dos estados da região Nordeste e metade da região Norte exibiram aumento não significativo das taxas de mortalidade. Em relação aos tipos, houve queda nas taxas de mortalidade para os cânceres de estômago em ambos os sexos (mulheres: -38,9%; homens: -37,3%), colo do útero em mulheres (-33,9%), e pulmão e esôfago em homens (-12,0% e -14,1%, respectivamente); em contrapartida, houve aumento para os cânceres de pulmão em mulheres (+20,7%) e de cólon e reto em homens (+29,5%). Conclusão: As diferenças de comportamento dos principais tipos de câncer, com queda principalmente nas regiões mais desenvolvidas e aumento nas regiões menos desenvolvidas do país, parecem refletir as desigualdades tanto socioeconômicas quanto de acesso aos serviços de saúde pela população brasileira.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To analyze the mortality rates from malignant neoplasia in Brazil and Federal Units (FU) in the years 1990 and 2015, according to sex and main types of cancer. Methods: Using estimates of global disease burden for Brazil made by the GBD 2015 study, age-adjusted cancer mortality rates and respective 95% uncertainty intervals were calculated for Brazil and FU in 1990 and 2015, as well as their percentage variation in the period. The main causes of cancer mortality by sex were analyzed, considering the five highest rates in the country and for each state. Results: The cancer mortality rate for male and female population remained stable between the two years in the country. The same behavior pattern was observed in almost all the FU, and the majority of states in the northeast region and half of the north region showed a non-significant increase in mortality rates. Regarding the types of cancer, there was a drop in mortality rates for stomach cancers in both sexes (women: -38.9%, men: -37.3%), cervical cancer in women (-33.9%), and lung and esophagus cancer in men (-12.0% and -14.1%, respectively); in contrast, there was an increase in lung cancers in women (+20.7%) and colon and rectum cancers in men (+29.5%). Conclusion: Differences in the behavior of major cancers, with a decrease mainly in the more developed regions and an increase in the less developed regions of the country, seem to reflect the socioeconomic inequalities as well as difficulties in access to health services by the Brazilian population.

By pass extra anatomico como tratamiento de la arteritis actinica / Extra anatomical by pass as treatment of actinal arteritis

La arteritis actínica es la lesión producida a las arterias por la exposición a radiaciones ionizantes utilizadas previamente para el tratamiento radioterápico por diagnóstico de una neoplasia maligna y se presenta tras años de la exposición. Presentamos el caso de una paciente con antecedentes de Cáncer del canal anal con exposición a radioterapia en zona pélvica 21 años atrás que presento síntomas 8 años antes con signos de isquemia progresiva recibiendo tratamiento médico hasta llegar a isquemia critica en el miembro inferior izquierdo 7 meses antes con dolor en reposo y presentar lesión en hallux izquierdo 15 días antes de su internación, por lo que tras el fallo del tratamiento médico se optó por la revascularización con la realización de un By Pass extra anatómico.

Actinic arteritis is the lesion produced in the arteries by exposure to ionizing radiation previously used for radiotherapy treatment by diagnosis of a malignant neoplasm and occurs after years of exposure. We present the case of a patient with a history of anal canal cancer with exposure to pelvic radiotherapy 21 years ago who presented symptoms 8 years earlier with signs of progressive ischemia receiving medical treatment until critical ischemia in the left lower limb 7 months before With pain at rest and present lesion in the left hallux 15 days before their hospitalization, so that after the failure of the medical treatment was revascularization with the realization of an extra anatomical By Pass.

Comportamiento clínico, epidemiológico, endoscópico e histológico del cáncer gástrico de tipo epitelial / Clinical, epidemiological, endoscopic and histological behavior of epithelial gastric cancer

INTRODUCCIÓN: el cáncer gástrico constituye un grave problema de salud mundial por ser una de las enfermedades de más difícil control. OBJETIVO: describir las principales características clínicas, epidemiológicas, endoscópicas e histológicas del cáncer gástrico de tipo epitelial. MÉTODOS: estudio observacional de casos y controles, en el Instituto de Gastroenterología, entre septiembre de 2012 y agosto de 2014. Se incluyeron 27 casos y 54 controles. RESULTADOS: predominaron las mujeres (59,3 %, n= 27), fue más frecuente entre 70 a 79 años, edad media de 63,9 años. La epigastralgia fue el síntoma más frecuente en ambos grupos [85,2 % (casos) vs 81,5 % (controles)], su asociación con náuseas, vómitos, astenia, anorexia y pérdida de peso fue más frecuente en los casos, se mostró diferencias estadísticamente significativas (P= 0,008, IC= 1,39-25,31). El signo físico más frecuente fue la palidez cutáneo-mucosa. Fueron más frecuentes las lesiones mayores de 2 cm, en los dos tercios distales del estómago, así como el tipo III (clasificación de Paris). El carcinoma de células en anillo de sello predominó (48,1 %). CONCLUSIONES: la epigastralgia asociada a la astenia, la pérdida de peso y la anorexia constituyen la sintomatología clínica más frecuente en los pacientes con cáncer gástrico de tipo epitelial. El tipo histológico más frecuente fue el carcinoma de células en anillo de sello.

INTRODUCTION: Gastric cancer is a serious health problem due to the complexity of its control. OBJECTIVE: Describe the main clinical, epidemiological, endoscopic and histological characteristics of epithelial gastric cancer. METHODS: An observational case-control study was conducted at the Institute of Gastroenterology from September 2012 to August 2014. The study sample consisted of 27 cases and 54 controls. RESULTS: There was a predominance of the female gender (59.3 %, n= 27) and the 70-79 age group, with a mean age of 63.9 years. Epigastralgia was the most common symptom in both groups [85.2 % (cases) vs. 81.5 % (controls)]. Its association with nausea, vomiting, asthenia, anorexia and weight loss was more frequent in cases, with statistically significant differences (P= 0.008, CI= 1.39-25.31). The most common physical sign was skin and mucous pallor. The most frequent lesions were those larger than 2 cm, located in the two distal thirds of the stomach, and type III of the Paris classification. Signet ring cell carcinoma predominated (48.1 %). CONCLUSIONS: Epigastralgia associated to asthenia, weight loss and anorexia are the most common clinical symptoms in patients with epithelial gastric cancer. The most frequent histological type is signet ring cell carcinoma.

Comportamiento de la mortalidad por cáncer en la provincia Artemisa en el año 2012 / Behavior of mortality from cáncer in Artemisa province in 2012

El cáncer constituye un serio problema de salud y una de las principales causas de muerte en todo el mundo; la Organización Mundial de Salud estimó que en el 2005 murieron por neoplasias malignas cerca de 7,6 millones de personas y se prevé que en los próximos 10 años morirán 84 millones más. En Cuba, el Ministerio de Salud Pública, y en particular la Sección Independiente para el control del cáncer despliega una ardua labor encaminada a promover acciones que permitan la reducción de la mortalidad provocada por la presencia de tumoraciones malignas. De acuerdo al análisis efectuado, se estableció como objetivo del presente trabajo, caracterizar el comportamiento de la mortalidad por cáncer en la provincia de Artemisa, en el período de enero a septiembre de 2012. Se realizó un estudio de tipo epidemiológico, descriptivo, de corte transversal, retrospectivo, se tomó el universo constituido por los pacientes reportados como fallecidos. Se logró describir el comportamiento de las variables socio-demográficas relacionadas con la mortalidad por cáncer en la provincia Artemisa en el período comprendido entre enero y septiembre de 2012, a partir de la utilización de diferentes herramientas de análisis estadístico.

Cancer is a serious health problem and one of the main causes of death worldwide. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2005 around 7.6 million people died of malignant neoplasias and it is foreseen that in the next ten years, 84 million people more will die. The Ministry of Public Health of Cuba and particularly the Independent Section for the cancer control carries out a strong work aimed at promoting actions that allow the reduction of mortality from malignant tumors. According to the analysis, the objective of this paper was to characterize the behavior of mortality from cancer in Artemisa province in the period of January to September 2012. A retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive and epidemiological study was conducted in which the universe of study was the dead patients. A description of the behavior of the socio-demographic variables related to the mortality from Cancer in Artemisa province from January to September 2012 was made, on the basis of different statistical analysis tools.

Pulmonary histoplasmosis simulating metastasis: two cases report and review of the literature / Histoplasmose pulmonar simulando metástases: relato de dois casos e revisão de literatura

Introduction and objectives: Systemic mycoses are of great importance in immunosuppression-associated conditions. Histoplasmosis can produce different symptoms that may simulate metastasis. We aim to demonstrate the importance of histopathological confirmation of lesions suggestive of metastases in patients with malignant neoplasm. Cases report: Two patients undergoing cancer treatment, whose chest computed tomography (CT) revealed pulmonary nodules, compatible with metastases. The lesions were biopsied, confirming histoplasmosis granuloma. Conclusion: In patients with cancer, clinical and radiological findings are not limited to metastatic dissemination of tumors, requiring histopathological confirmation of lesions suggestive of metastasis, excluding other diseases and preventing inappropriate treatment. .

Introdução e objetivos: Micoses sistêmicas assumem grande importância nas situações de imunodepressão. A histoplasmose pode produzir diversas manifestações clínicas, podendo simular metástases. Objetivamos demonstrar a importância da confirmação histopatológica de lesão sugestiva de metástase em portadores de neoplasia maligna. Relatos dos casos: Dois pacientes com neoplasias em tratamento, nos quais tomografias de tórax de controle revelaram nódulos pulmonares compatíveis com metástases. As lesões foram biopsiadas, confirmando-se granulomas por histoplasmose. Conclusão: Em portadores de malignidade, aspectos clinicorradiológicos não se limitam à disseminação das neoplasias, sendo necessária a confirmação histopatológica de lesões sugestivas de metástases, excluindo-se outras doenças e evitando-se tratamentos inadequados. .

Evidências clínicas e histopatológicas do carcinoma de células escamosas oral em pacientes jovens: revisão sistematizada / Clinical and histopathological evidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma in young patients: systematized review

The oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) very often affects subjects above the sixth decade of life. However an increasing incidence has been observed in younger individuals, below 40 years. We conducted a systematized review of the current clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects of OSCC in young patients. Our work included studies that addressed OSCC involving young patients in the period 2007 2012, and which were indexed in PubMed. Initially, 499 articles were obtained; after refinement, 340 articles had their titles and abstracts evaluated, with 17 included in the sample. The majority of studies reported male predominance (87.5%), association with tobacco and/ or alcohol use (66.6%), advanced clinical stages at diagnosis (77.7%) and, at histopathology, moderately differentiated tumors (72.7%). Based on the results, we believe there are differences in the factors associated with pathogenesis, biological behavior and prognosis in young patients, since most studies show more rapid and aggressive tumor progression in this age group. We suggest the conduction of research focusing on the pathogenesis and carcinogenesis of OSCC in young patients, thereby searching for better scientific evidence...

O carcinoma de células escamosas oral (CCEO) acomete mais frequentemente indivíduos em uma faixa etária acima da sexta década de vida. No entanto, tem-se observado uma crescente incidência em indivíduos mais jovens, abaixo dos 40 anos de idade. Realizou-se uma revisão sistematizada dos aspectos clínicos, histopatológicos e terapêuticos atuais do CCEO em pacientes jovens. Foram incluídos os estudos que abordavam o CCEO envolvendo indivíduos jovens no período de 2007-2012 e indexados na base de dados PubMed. Dos 499 artigos obtidos inicialmente, 340 tiveram os títulos e resumos avaliados, com 17 sendo incluídos na amostra. A maioria dos estudos relatou predominância do sexo masculino (87,5%), associação com uso de tabaco e/ou álcool (66,6%), estágios clínicos mais avançados da doença (III e IV) ao diagnóstico (77,7%) e, histopatologicamente, tumores moderadamente diferenciados (72,7%). Com base nos resultados encontrados, acredita-se que possa haver diferenças quanto aos fatores associados à etiopatogenia, ao comportamento biológico e ao prognóstico em pacientes jovens, uma vez que grande parte dos estudos mostra uma progressão tumoral mais rápida e agressiva nessa faixa etária. Sugere-se o desenvolvimento de pesquisas com foco na etiopatogenia e na carcinogênese do CCEO em pacientes jovens, buscando, assim, melhores evidências científicas...

Prevalencia de los factores de riesgo para cáncer gástrico en universitarios / Prevalence of risk factors for gastric cancer in college students / Prevalência de fatores de risco para o câncer gástrica na faculdade

Objetivo: determinar cuáles son los factores de riesgo prevalentes para el cáncer gástrico en los estudiantes de una universidad pública en Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, desde marzo de 2012 a julio de 2013. Materiales y Métodos: estudio cuantitativo con diseño descriptivo de corte trasversal, se obtuvo la información a través de un cuestionario diseñado por los investigadores autoadministrado por los estudiantes matriculados en pregrado, jornada diurna. La población estuvo conformada por 15.843 universitarios, se realizó muestreo polietápico estratificado proporcional por facultad, lo que indicó una muestra de 637 estudiantes. Resultados: se encontró predominancia en el género femenino, con rango de edades de 16 a 20 años y estrato socioeconómico 2. En los factores endógenos se halló prevalencia para herencia familiar de cáncer con un 36% y gastritis como sensación de ardor y dolor constante en la boca del estómago, acompañado de náuseas con 47%; la infección por Helicobacter Pylori soportada por medios diagnósticos, se presentó en menor porcentaje con el 2%. En cuanto a los factores exógenos, se identificaron como prevalentes el sedentarismo con 63,10%, hábitos alimentarios no saludables con 58%, el estrés con 57%, hábitos farmacológicos inadecuados con 49% y consumo de alcohol con un 29,2%. Los factores Índice de masa corporal (obesidad) y consumo de tabaco presentan una menor prevalencia con 6% y 16%, respectivamente. Conclusiones: predominan los factores de riesgo exógenos, que son modificables y prevenibles para aquellos que aún no los tienen, de ahí la importancia de intervenirlos a tiempo, contribuyendo en la formación integral del joven

Goal: To determine the prevalent risk factors for gastric cancer in students at a public university in Cúcuta city, Norte de Santander, from March 2012 to July 2013 Materials and Methods. Quantitative descriptive study design in transverse section, the information was obtained through a questionnaire designed by the researchers self-administered by students enrolled in an undergraduate program during the day. The population consisted of 15,843 college students, this sampling was performed as a multistage stratified proportional by faculty at the university, it was a sample of 637 students. Results: prevalence in females was found, in a rank between16 to 20 years old, and socioeconomic status. In endogenous factors were found prevalence of family inheritance with 36% cancer and gastritis as feeling constant burning pain in the stomach, with nausea in 47%; the Helicobacter pylori infection supported by diagnostics, it was detected less 2% percentage. As exogenous factors were identified as prevalent 63.10% with a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits with 58%, stress 57%, inadequate drug habits and 49% alcohol consumption with 29.2%. Body mass index (obesity) and tobacco consumption factors have lower prevalence with 6% and 16% respectively. Conclusions: exogenous risk predominate factors, modifiable and preventable for those who do not suffer diseases. It is important to diagnose them, contributing to the formation of the boy or girl.

Objetivo: Determinar os fatores de risco prevalentes de câncer gástrico são estudantes de uma universidade pública em Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, a partir de março 2012 a julho 2013 Materiais e Métodos de design estudo descritivo quantitativo. na seção transversal, a informação foi obtida através de um questionário elaborado pela pesquisadores auto-administrado por estudantes matriculados em cursos de graduação, dia diurna. A população foi composta por 15.843 faculdade, foi realizada amostragem estratificada proporcional por professores de vários estágios, o que eu disse uma amostra de 637 alunos. Resultados: a prevalência no sexo feminino foi encontrado, com a atente decom idades entre 16 a 20 anos e nível socioeconômico. 2 Na fatores endógenos foi ncontrado prevalência de herança familiar com câncer e gastrite 36% como o sentimento dor em queimação constante no estômago, com náuseas em 47%; o Infecção por Helicobacter pylori suportado pela detecção, foi detectado menos 2% de porcentagem. Como fatores exógenos foram identificados como sendo prevalente 63,10% com um estilo de vida sedentário, hábitos alimentares pouco saudáveis, com 58%, o estresse 57%, hábitos inadequados de drogas e 49% de álcool, com 29,2%.Fatores de índice de massa corporal (obesidade) e consumo de tabaco têm menor prevalência de 6% e 16%, respectivamente. Conclusões: os fatores predominantes risco exógeno, modificável e evitável para aqueles que ainda não têm, portanto, a importância de oportuna intervir sobre elas, contribuindo para a formação do menino.

Evaluación de calidad de los datos del Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Manizales, Colombia / Assessing Data Quality of Population-based Cancer Register of Manizales, Colombia

Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad de los datos del Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Manizales. Métodos: Se analizaron 3.416 casos correspondientes al quinquenio 2003-2007. Las dimensiones evaluadas fueron: comparabilidad, exhaustividad y validez. Se establecieron comparaciones con el Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Cali y con los registros latinoamericanos publicados en Cancer Incidence in Five Continents respecto de las tasas de incidencia por localizaciones y por sexo, las razones de mortalidad-incidencia, y los porcentajes de casos con verificación morfológica, casos reportados solo por certificado de defunción y casos con localización primaria desconocida. Resultados: El Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Manizales sigue las definiciones contenidas en la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades para Oncologia - 3.ª edición y se ubica en el grupo A de comparabilidad con porcentajes de verificación morfológica > 80% y porcentajes de localizaciones desconocidas o mal definidas y de base diagnóstica desconocida < 10% en ambos sexos. Las pruebas estadísticas no mostraron diferencias significativas respecto de las razones de mortalidad/incidencia ni de los porcentajes de verificación morfológica esperados para la región. No se encontró subregistro de tumores en población pediátrica. Conclusiones: El Registro Poblacional de Cáncer de Manizales genera información confiable, válida y cercana a la completitud sobre la epidemiologia del cáncer en Manizales, considerando la infraestructura local, el tiempo de actividades del registro y la ausencia de normas sobre notificación obligatoria del cáncer en Colombia, lo que ha sido refrendado por la aceptación de los datos por parte de la Asociación Internacional de Registros de Cáncer.

Objective: To assess the quality of data in the Manizales Cancer Register (RPCa-M). Methods: A total of 3416 cases were analyzed for the period 2003-2007. The dimensions evaluated were: comparability, completeness, and validity. Comparisons were made with the Cancer Register of Cali (RPCC) and American records published in "Cancer Incidence in Five Continents" (CI5C) for incidence rates by site and sex, reasons for death, and percentages of cases with morphological verification, cases reported by death certificate only, and cases with unknown primary site. Results: The RPCa-M follow the definitions contained in the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology - 3rd edition (ICD-O 3) and is located in Group A of comparability with rates of morphological verification of over 80%, and percentage of locations unknown or poorly defined and an unknown diagnosis base of less than 10% in both sexes. Statistical tests showed no significant differences in mortality ratios / incidence, or morphological verification percentages expected for the region. No separate register of tumors was found for pediatric populations. Conclusions: The RPCa-M generates reliable, valid, and close to the completeness of the epidemiology of cancer in Manizales, considering the local infrastructure, the time of registering activities, and the absence of mandatory reporting rules on Cancer in Colombia, which has been endorsed by the acceptance of the data by the IARC.

Paciente con adenocarcinoma de bulbo duodenal con metástasis pulmonar y suprarrenal / Patient with Adenocarcinoma of Duodenal Bulb, with Pulmonary and Suprarenal Metastasis

Se presentó paciente masculino de 89 años con molestias abdominales, síndrome general y anemia ferropénica. En la endoscopia se informó la mucosa del bulbo en cara anterior y posterior ulcerada, friable, necrótica, con vasos visibles, esta zona se mostró rígida, con pérdida de la peristalsis, y que sangra fácilmente al más mínimo roce. A la toma de biopsia, se informó presencia de adenocarcinoma y por tomografía y radiografía de pulmón metástasis pulmonar y suprarrenal.

A 89-year-old man with abdominal pain, iron-deficiency anemia recently treated and general syndrome was presented. Endoscopy showed that the anterior and posterior surfaces of the duodenum bulb mucosa was ulcerated, friable and necrotic, with visible vessels. This area was rigid, with loss of the peristalsis, it also bleeds easily, and biopsy showed adenocarcinoma. Axial tomography and X-ray of lungs showed pulmonary and suprarenal metastasis.