Respuesta del score RIPASA versus el histopatológico como predictor diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda en el Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso año 2018 / Response of the RIPASA score versus the histopathology as a diagnostic predictor of acute appendicitis at the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital in 2018

Antecedentes: la Apendicitis Aguda (A.A) es una urgencia quirúrgica que requiere un diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno. Muchas veces puede ser un gran reto para el cirujano por su relación con otras patologías, de allí la importancia de precisar su diagnóstico. Objetivo: validar la precisión diagnóstica del score RIPASA en apendicitis aguda comparándolo con el examen histopatológico. Metodología: se realizó un estudio de validación de pruebas diagnósticas con la información de 300 historias clínicas de pacientes apendicectomizados, atendidos en el Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso durante el año 2018. Se evaluó mediante el score RIPASA al ingreso y se comparó con los resultados de histopatología como prueba gold standar. Se calculó la sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo, valor predictivo negativo, además se obtuvo Odds Ratio con su IC al 95% para establecer la validez predictiva de esta escala. Resultados: la media de edad fue de 32 años ± 13,7 (DS), más de la mitad fueron: sexo femenino 52%, área urbana 74.7% y bachillerato 62.7%, predominó la etnia mestiza 99.7%. Hubo una asociación de riesgo entre una alta probabilidad de apendicitis según el score RIPASA con A.A (OR 96,36; IC95%: 16,03­578,68; p= 0,000). El score RIPASA tiene una sensibilidad de 98.97%, especificidad 50.0%, VPP 98.63%, VPN 57,14%, RVP 1.98% Y RVN 0.2%. Conclusiones: RIPASA tiene alta probabilidad para detectar a personas con apendicitis aguda, pero no así a las sanas, por lo cual se requiere continuar con más estudios para establecer tal validez

Background: Acute Appendicitis (A.A) is a surgical emergency that requires timely diagnosis and treatment. Many times it can be a great challenge for the surgeon because of its relationship with other pathologies, hence the importance of specifying its diagnosis. Objective: To validate the diagnostic accuracy of the RIPASA score in acute appendicitis by comparing it with the histopathological examination. Methodology: A study of validation of diagnostic tests was carried out with the information of 300 medical records of appendectomized patients, treated at the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital during 2018. It was evaluated by means of the RIPASA score at admission and compared with the histopathology results. as gold standard test. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value were calculated, in addition Odds Ratio was obtained with its 95% CI to establish the predictive validity of this scale. Results: The mean age was 32 years ± 13.7 (SD), more than half were: female 52%, urban area 74.7% and high school 62.7%, mixed race ethnicity predominated 99.7%. There was a risk association between a high probability of appendicitis according to the RIPASA score with A.A (OR 96.36; 95% CI: 16.03­578.68; p = 0.000). The RIPASA score has a sensitivity of 98.97%, specificity 50.0%, PPV 98.63%, NPV 57.14%, RVP 1.8% and RVN 0.2% Conclusions: RIPASA has a high probability of detecting people with acute appendicitis, but not healthy ones, so it is necessary to continue with more studies to find such validity

Avaliação das taxas de adequabilidade dos laudos citopatológicos de mulheres atendidas pelo SUS no município de Anápolis-GO / Evaluation of suitability rates of the women's cytopathology reports attended by the SUS on the Anapolis-GO

O exame citopatológico é o método mais difundido mundialmente para o rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero e suas lesões precursoras, sua vulnerabilidade aos erros de coleta e de preparação da lâmina. A subjetividade na interpretação dos resultados pode comprometer sua sensibilidade e especificidade. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as taxas de adequabilidade dos laudos citopatológicos de cérvice uterina em exames realizados pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) na cidade de Anápolis-GO em dois anos, bem como especificar os principais fatores obscurecedores de amostra. A amostra foi composta pelo levantamento de laudos citopatológicos de cérvice uterina em pacientes atendidas pelo SUS no município de Anápolis-GO nos anos de 2012 e 2013 nas bases de dados do Data-SUS e do Programa Siscolo. A taxa de laudos insatisfatórios foi de 3,4/1000 laudos (IC 95% 2,4 - 4,6) e 4,9/1000 laudos (IC 95% 3,9 - 6,1) para os anos de 2012 e 2013, respectivamente. A taxa geral do estudo para laudos insatisfatórios foi de 4,3/1000 laudos (IC 95% 3,5 - 5,1). O principal fator responsável pelos laudos insatisfatórios foi a presença de artefatos de dessecamento tanto na taxa geral, com 2,1/1000 laudos (IC 95% 1,7 ­ 2,8), quanto na estratificação anual, com 1,8/1000 laudos (IC 95% 1,2 ­ 2,7) em 2012 e 2,4/1000 laudos (IC 95% 1,7 ­ 3,3) em 2013. Estes achados indicam que as ações de educação continuada com os profissionais que realizam a coleta do exame preventivo são de fundamental importância, já que os fatores mais visualizados são passíveis de correção.(AU)

The cytopathological exam is the most used method around the globe in screening for cancer of the cervix and its precursor lesions. The vulnerability to collection errors, preparation of the glass and the subjectivity in the interpretation of the results can impact the sensibility and specificity of the exam. This article aims to avaliate the adequacy rates of cytopathological reports in uterine cervix by the Health Unic System (HUS) in Anapolis-GO in two years, as well as specify the main obscuring factors of the sample. The sample was taken by the cytopathological reports in uterine cervix treated by HUS in the city of Anapolis-GO between 2012 and 2013 on HUS database and Siscolo Program. The rate on unsatisfying reports was 3,4/1000 reports (IC 95% 2,4 ­ 4,6) and 4,9/1000 reports (IC 95% 3,9 ­ 6,1) between 2012 e 2013. The general rate on unsatisfying reports was 4,3/1000 reports (IC 95% 3,5 ­ 5,1). The main factor responsible for inadequate reports was the presence of artifacts from desiccation on the general rate at 2,1/1000 reports (IC 95% 1,7 ­ 2,8), as well on the annual stratification at 1,8/1000 reports (IC 95% 1,2 ­ 2,7) in 2012 and 2,4/1000 reports (IC 95% 1,7 ­ 3,3) in 2013. These findings reveal that continuing education activities with the professionals who perform the collection of the screening test are highly important, once that the findings are likely to correct.(AU)

Influence of factors in the oral mucosa maturation pattern: a cross-sectional study applying multivariate analyses

Aim: To evaluate the association between oral health status, socio-demographic and behavioralfactors with the pattern of maturity of normal epithelial oral mucosa. Methods: Exfoliative cytologyspecimens were collected from 117 men from the border of the tongue and floor of the mouth onopposite sides. Cells were stained with the Papanicolaou method and classified into: anucleated,superficial cells with nuclei, intermediate and parabasal cells. Quantification was made by selectingthe first 100 cells in each glass slide. Sociodemographic and behavioral variables were collected froma structured questionnaire. Oral health was analyzed by clinical examination, recording decayed,missing and filled teeth index (DMFT) and use of prostheses. Multivariable linear regression modelswere applied. Results: No significant differences for all studied variables influenced the patternof maturation of the oral mucosa except for alcohol consumption. There was an increase of cellsurface layers of the epithelium with the chronic use of alcohol. Conclusions: It is appropriate to usePapanicolaou cytopathological technique to analyze the maturation pattern of exposed subjects,with a strong recommendation for those who use alcohol - a risk factor for oral cancer, in which achange in the proportion of cell types is easily detected.

Impacto da solução de Carnoy no número de linfonodos resgatados em peças cirúrgicas de câncer gástrico: estudo prospectivo randomizado

Introdução: O adenocarcinoma gástrico é uma doença de elevada incidência e alta mortalidade. A gastrectomia com linfadenectomia é tratamento potencialmente curativo, promovendo controle loco - regional da doença e fornecendo material para análise histopatológica. Para o adequado estadiamento dos pacientes é recomendado que pelo menos 16 linfonodos seja m examinados pela patologia, entretanto, espera - se maior sobrevida quando ≥ 30 linfonodos são avaliados , mesmo em pacientes com tumores precoce s. A justificativa para este achado é o sub - estadiamento de pacientes com poucos linfonodos examina dos. Linfonodos pequenos são particularmente difíceis de serem encontrados, mas podem conter metástases e impactar negativamente na sobrevida. Visando facilitar sua identificação, soluções clareadoras de gordura foram propostas, entretanto não há evidência clara de seu benefício clínico. Objetivos: Comparar as soluções de Carnoy e de formalina neutra tamponada em relação ao número absoluto de linfonodos encontrados na peça cirúrgica de pacientes submetidos a gastrectomia. Averiguar se linfonodos retirados cirurgicamente são perdidos com a fixação em formalina e, caso isso ocorra, se este fato é relevante para o estadiamento. Observar se o protocolo de pesquisa influenciou o número de linfonodos encontrados. Métodos: Cinquenta produtos de gastrectomia subtotal com linfadenectomia D2 por adenocarcinoma gástrico foram randomizados para fixação em Carnoy ou formalina com posterior dissecção da peça em b usca de linfonodos. Após a dissecção do grupo Formalinn, a gordura residual a ser desprezada foi imersa em Carnoy e reavaliada posteriormente. Os dados de 25 gastrectomias D2 operad a s previamente ao estudo também foram avalia do s. Resultados: A média de linfonodos encontrados nos grupos C arnoy e Formalina foi de 50,4 e 34,8; respectivamente (p <0,001)...

Background: Gastric adenocarcinoma is a frequent disease with high mortality ratio. Gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy is potentially curative, allows local control of the disease and provides material for TNM classification. While pathology examination of at least 16 lymph nodes is recommended following surgery, longer survival rates are expected when >=30 lymph nodes are examined, even for early gastric cancer. The understaging of patients with less examined lymph nodes justifies this findings. Small lymph nodes are particularly difficult to identify and fat clearing solutions have been proposed to improve this, but there is no evidence of their clinical benefit. Objectives: Compare Carnoy's solution (CS) and formalin in terms of the total number of examined lymph nodes following gastrectomy. Verify if surgically retrieved lymph nodes are lost with the formalin fixation and if this fact is clinically significant. Observe if a research protocol influences the number of examined lymph nodes. Methods: Fifty specimens of gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy were randomized for fixation in CS or formalin with posterior dissection in search for lymph nodes. In the Formalin group, the residual fat to be discarded was immersed in CS and dissected again. Data from 25 D2 gastrectomies performed previously the present study were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The medium number of examined lymph nodes was 50.4 and 34.8 for CS and formalin, respectively (p < 0.001). Lost lymph nodes were found in all cases in the Residual Fat group (medium 16.9), this increased the Formalin group average to 51.7 (which is similar to the CS group, p=0.809). With one exception (7mm), all other examined lymph nodes in the Residual Fat group measured <= 3mm. Thirteen lymph nodes from this group were metastatic, this determined the upstaging of 2 (8%) patients. Lymph nodes from the CS group were smaller than those found in the formalin group (p=0.01)...

Analysis of clinical and biochemical spectrum of Wilson Disease patients.

Background and Aims: Wilson disease (WD) is autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism. Wilson disease patients usually suffer from hepatic or neuropsychiatric complications. The symptoms appear between ages five to 35 but it can vary from two years to 72 years. Materials and Methods : Study was carried out from June 2008 to November 2010. This study included nine families with eleven cases of WD to determine clinical presentation, diagnostic findings (including laboratory results) and liver histology. It included 11 patients who presented with hepatic manifestations and/or Neuropsychiatric manifestations and/or family history suggesting features of WD. Patients with hepatitis B and C and those with history of taking antipsychotic drugs were excluded from the study. Patient's data was included in a well designed performa. Liver function test, serum ceruloplasmin, serum copper, 24 hour urinary copper, blood complete picture were analyzed. Quantitative data such as age, hemoglobin etc were expressed as mean with ± SD and quantitative variables such as sex, movement disorders, hepatic involvement etc were expressed as frequency and percentage. Results: There were five male and six female patients with evidence of various manifestations here (i) hepatic in which they had only liver dysfunction (ii) hepatic and neurological (iii) neurological. The mean age of presentation was 8.7±3.92 years (range 4-19 years) and 45% were male patients. Decreased serum ceruloplasmin, enhanced 24-h urinary copper excretion and signs of chronic liver damage were confirmed in all patients and Kayser-Fleischer rings (KF rings) in 72% of patients. In severe WD patients, serum prothrombin activity was less than 50%, serum ceruloplasmin were low and serum copper levels were high than those in non-severe WD patients. High degree of suspicion leads to early treatment with good outcome. Conclusions: The WD is rare but important cause of chronic liver disease. Clinical and biochemical analysis in cases of patients with unexplained liver disease with high degree of suspicion can lead to early treatment with good outcome.

Glomerulogenesis: Can it predict the gestational age: A study of 176 fetuses.

Background: Accurate assessment of gestational age of fetuses is essential from both clinical and medico-legal point of view. Crown-rump length, crown-heel length, foot length, and the weight of the fetus are the commonly used parameters for fetal age assessment. However, this estimate often lacks accuracy and sometimes is necessary to combine other data. An analysis of the embryological development of nephrons in the kidney can assist in this determination. Objective : To correlate the gestational age with the histological study of sequential development of nephrons in fetal kidney. Materials and Methods: This study included 176 fetuses delivered between June 2009 and June 2011 and aged from 12 to 40 weeks. The number of glomerular generations counted in hematoxylin and eosin-stained microscopic sections of the kidneys were correlated with the reported period of gestation based on obstetrical methods. Regression analysis was used to determine the statistical significance of the correlation. Results: A high degree of statistically significant correlation was observed between the period of gestation and the number of glomerular generations (P value < 0.0001). Conclusion: The histological assessment of the number of glomerular generations in kidney can be used as a reliable method of estimating fetal age.

HER 2 status in invasive breast cancer: Immunohistochemistry, fluorescence in-situ hybridization and chromogenic in-situ hybridization.

Introduction : HER2/neu gene status in breast cancers can be evaluated by targeting protein and gene - immunohistochemistry (IHC) and fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Recent studies have shown chromogenic in-situ hybridization (CISH) as a relatively cheaper alternative. Materials and Methods : Forty-three nonconsecutive, randomly selected primary invasive breast cancer cases were evaluated for c-erbB-2 (HER2 protein) by IHC and gene amplification by FISH and CISH. Results of each of the same were compared. Results : CISH showed approximately 90% and 100% concordance for IHC negative and positive cases, respectively; while approximately 94.4% and 91% concordance with FISH amplified and non-amplified cases, respectively. Conclusion : This study showed feasibility of incorporation of CISH as a low cost option in routine management of breast carcinoma in the Indian setting. Secondly, reconfirmation of IHC negative and positive cases can be done by CISH.

Primary cutaneous amyloidosis: A clinico-pathological study with emphasis on polarized microscopy.

Background: Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PCA) is a relatively rare condition characterized by amyloid deposition in dermis without systemic involvement. Although, histopathological examination of the lesion reveals amorphous eosinophilic deposits in papillary dermis examination of congo red stained slides under polarized light will give definitive diagnosis Aims: To study the clinicopathological features of cutaneous amyloidosis emphasizing the utility of polarized light in diagnosis. Materials and Methods : A clinicopathological study of primary cutaneous amyloidosis over a period of 8 years was undertaken. All the cases, clinically diagnosed and histopathologically proven as cutaneous amyloidosis were stained with congo red and studied under polarized light. Results and Conclusions: Of the 45 cases of clinically suspected amyloidosis, 32 cases were proven histopathologically as primary cutaneous amyloidosis and confirmed by congo red stain under polarized light which showed apple green birefringence. Among the two types of PCA, lichen amyloidosis was the most common variant accounting to 65.63% with pure cases of macular amyloidosis accounting for only 15.63%. Biphasic amyloidosis was seen in 18.75%. Knee was the commonest site of involvement with pruritis being the most common symptom. Histopathologically, the most common findings were hyperkeratosis, irregular acanthosis and expansion of dermal papillae by amyloid deposits showing apple green birefringence under polarized microscope with congo red staining. Although, H and E stain gives a clue for the diagnosis of amyloid nevertheless congo red staining under polarized light forms a very sensitive and definitive method for confirmation.

Tumores estromales gastrointestinales (GIST) en el Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogota D.C., Colombia 2000-2008 / Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) at the National Cancer Institute, Bogota D.C., Colombia 2000-2008

Objetivo: Describir las características demográficas, clínicas y patológicas, así como el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el seguimiento de los pacientes con tumores estromales gastrointestinales (GIST) del Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (INC) durante el periodo comprendido entre 2000 y 2008. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, de 39 pacientes con diagnóstico de GIST, donde se analizan las características clínicas los diagnósticos patológico y de inmunohistoquímica, al igual que los factores pronósticos, como tamaño, conteo mitótico y localización. Se revisa los manejos quirúrgico y médico, el seguimiento y la recurrencia, de acuerdo con la localización de las lesiones. Resultados: Se incluyó a 39 pacientes, con edad promedio de 53 años. La localización más habitual fue el estómago, con 16 casos, seguida del intestino delgado, con 9. De los pacientes, 24 presentaban lesiones mayores a 10 cm y, 19 con lesiones que microscópicamente mostraban menos de 5 mitosis x50 campos. Excepto una, todas las lesiones fueron positivas para CD117. El síntoma más habitual fue el dolor abdominal. De los 39 pacientes, 7 tenían metástasis al momento del diagnóstico. Al 43,7% de los pacientes se les tomó biopsia preoperatoria, y 38 pacientes fueron llevados a cirugía; 8 de ellos, por obstrucción intestinal con localización en el intestino delgado. El tiempo de seguimiento osciló entre 2 y 72 meses. Se presentaron 16 recaídas, con una tasa de 1,26 x 100 pacientes. La supervivencia media fue de 48,53 meses. Conclusiones: Los GIST son un grupo de tumores de mayor diagnóstico cada día, debido a la sospecha clínica y al diagnóstico por inmunohistoquímica. El manejo es, primordialmente, quirúrgico, pero en la actualidad la adyuvancia y la neoadyuvancia con ITK son parte del manejo de esta patología.

Objective: To describe the demographic, clinical and pathological characteristics, as well as diagnosis, treatment and follow up in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) between 2000 and 2008. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out on 39 patients diagnosed with GIST in which the diagnostic pathology and immunohistochemical clinical characteristics were analyzed, as were prognostic factors such as size, mitotic count and localization. Surgical and medical procedures along with follow up and recurrence were reviewed in relation to lesion localization. Results: The study included 39 patients with an average age of 53 years. Most common localization was the stomach (16 cases), followed by the small intestine (9 cases). Out of total number of patients, 24 had lesions greater than 10 cm. and 19 had lesions less than 5 mitosis x 50 fields. All but one lesion tested CD117 positive. Abdominal pain was the most common symptom. Of the 39 patients, 7 had metastasis at time of diagnosis. Preoperative biopsy was taken on 43.7% of patients, and 38 patients underwent surgery; 8 of whom for intestinal obstruction in the small intestine. Follow up ranged from 2 to 72 months. Relapse occurred in 16 cases, for a rate of 1.26 per 100 patients. Median survival rate was 48.53 months. Conclusions: GISTs make up a group of tumors with ever increasing diagnosis due to clinical suspicion and immunohistochemical diagnosis. Treatment is primarily surgical, but adjuvant and neo-adjuvant ITK treatment are currently used to treat this pathology.

Pattern of Surgical Diseases Based on Histopathological Findings: A 13-years Personal Experience in a Rural Hospital in Kenya

Background: Church/mission hospitals and other non-government health institutions inKenya provide 30of the healthcare needs; providing affordable care to the rural poor. This review presents the surgical pathology to which a general surgeon working in a rural Kenyan hospital is exposed through training and beyond. Additionally; some ofthe rarer surgical pathology; `rare birds'; encountered during this period is reported. Methods: In this retrospective study; all the surgical specimens submitted by the author for histopathological examination over a period of thirteen years were reviewed and analyzed. The findings are reported. Results: The results of 1826 surgical specimens were divided into the major surgical specialties that a surgeon working in this environment is exposed to. General surgical specimens constituted 48.4of the total specimens; while urology; gynecology; maxillofacial/otolaryngology and `other' specialties made up 34.6; 7.8; 6.7; and 2.5respectively. There were a total of 389 malignancies; of which 55were in general surgery and 31.1in urology. Rare surgical pathologies encountered over this period included acne conglobata; an intramuscular lipoma of the forearm; intraosseous lipoma of the fibula; primary tuberculosis of the prostate gland and of the thyroid gland; amongst others. Conclusion: Church/mission hospitals currently present excellent opportunities both for training and career development in general surgery and related disciplines

Primer caso de preservación de fertilidad en Guatemala / First case of preservation of fertility in Guatemala

La sobrevida a largo plazo de las pacientes con patología oncológica se ha incrementado en las últimas décadas, gracias a la detección temprana y a los avances en la terapia oncológica. Esta condición cada vez es mayor en mujeres que se encuentran en edad fértil, y que aún no han considerado su deseo gestacional. Se sabe muy bien que la terapia oncológica es tóxica para las gónadas, efecto que dependerá del medicamento, dosis, empleo de radioterapia y de edad de administración del tratamiento...

Evaluación de los criterios diagnósticos-clínicos y anatomo patológicos en pacientes con micosis / Fungoides diagnostic criteria evaluation of the clinic anda anatomo pathology in patients with mycosis fungoides

Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo para evaluar cuáles eran las características clínicas y anatomo patológicas para el diagnóstico de los pacientes con micosis fungoides (MF) tratados en el servicio de dermatología del CES Sabaneta entre abril de 1997 y mayo de 2004. Además se buscaba describir las características sociodemográficas locales y contrastarlas con el perfil epidemiológico descrito en la literatura. Materiales y métodos: la muestra estuvo conformada por 43 casos con diagnóstico de MF a los que se les revisó la historia clínica y las placas histológicas fueron evaluadas por dos patólogos separadamente. Resultados: la edad media de los pacientes fue de 57,7 años, la mayoría fueron mujeres de fototipo II. El 58,1% presentó compromiso de la superficie corporal mayor al 11% y la lesión semiológica mas frecuente fue la placa. Las áreas mas afectadas fueron las extremidades inferiores luego la espalda, extremidades superiores y por último abdomen. Sólo 12 pacientes tenían un diagnóstico previo, el más frecuente fue la parapsoriasis de grandes placas. El 71% de los casos se diagnosticó en la primera biopsia. Los hallazgos histológicos más frecuentes entre los dos patólogos fueron: la presencia de infiltrado inflamatorio a nivel papilar y perivascular; epidermotropismo lineal y pagetoide; las microabscesos de Pautrier y la fibrosis de la dermis papilar. Al comparar los diagnósticos entre los dos patólogos, sólo los microabscesos de Pautrier mostraron concordancia.

A retrospective study was made to evaluate clinical characteristics and anatomic pathological for the diagnosis of patients with mycosis fungoides (MF) treated in the dermatology service of the CES Sabaneta from April 1997 until May 2004. In addition, a description of the local socio demographics characteristics were looked for and contrast them with the epidemiologist profile described in literature. Materials and methods: The sample was conformed by 43 cases with diagnose of MF, in which were review their clinical history and the histological plates were evaluated by two pathologists separately. Results: The average age of the patients was of 57, 7 years; the majority was women of phototype II. 58,1% had affected a greater corporal surface above 11% and the frequents semiologic injury was the plate. The more affected areas were the inferior extremities then the back, superior extremities and finally the abdomen. Just 12 patients had previous diagnosis; the most frequent was the parapsoriasis of great plates. In this study 71% of the cases were diagnosed in the first biopsy, the most frequent histologists findings made by the two pathologists were: the presence of infiltrated inflammatory at papillary level and perivascular, linear and pagetoid epidermotropism, the microabscesses of Pautrier and the fibrosis of the papillar dermis. When those findings were compared by the two pathologists through the index of Kappa with a confidence level of 95%, just the microabscesses of Pautrier showed agreement.

Bioseguridad, control y garantía de calidad en histocitopatología / Bio-security, control and quality guarantee in histocytopathology

En esta comunicación se dan a conocer los riesgos de bioseguridad inherentes a la actividad profesional del Tecnólogo Médico en el laboratorio de Histocitopatología, se recomiendan procedimientos adecuados y se presentan métodos para inactivar algunos efectos potenciales, haciendo hincapié en el uso de elementos de protección personal en la manipulación de los reactivos. Junto con la seguridad personal, la obtención de resultados fidedignos debe ser realizada acorde con las normas que rigen los distintos procesos y procesamientos de las muestras, de forma tal que estas cumplan con los requerimientos establecidos, tanto en el control como en la garantía de la calidad.

In this communication they occur to know the inherent risks of bio-security the professional activity the Medical Technologist in Histocytopathologic laboratory, recommend suitable procedures and methods appear to inactivate some potential effects, insisting on the use of elements of personal protection in the manipulation of the reagents Along with the personal security, the obtaining of trustworthy results must be realized in agreement with the norms that govern the different processes and processings from the samples, so that these fulfill the established requirements, as much in the control as in the guarantee of the quality.

Colecistectomía laparascópica en pacientes con pancreatitis aguda de origen biliar en el Hospital Antonio Lenín Fonseca / Colecistectomía laparascópica in patient with sharp pancreatitis of origin biliar in the Hospital Antonio Lenín Fonseca

La pancreatitis aguda, ha sido en todos los tiempos el centro de atención. Ello se debe a que la pancreatitis aguda presenta una variedad de factores etiológicos y patologias asociadas, con una patogenía y fisiopatología compleja en permanenbte discusión, el cuadro clínico ofrece un gran espectro de posibilidades y no menos importante ha sido la intensa controversia entre tratamiento médico y quirúrgico. Con el advenimiento de cirujanos con entrenamiento en cirugía laparoscópica, ha tomado auge el tratamiento quirúrgico temprano con esta técnica y observamos que la evolución, las complicaciones, la estancia intrahospitalaria, la morbilidad y mortalidad de estos pacientes, aparentan haber tenido una significativa mejoría. Por lo anterior el presente estudio es una serie de caso, cuyo objetivo es describir el comportamiento clínico de los pacientes con pancreatitis biliar sometidos a colecistectomía por vía laparoscópica, en el hospital Antonio Lenínb Fonseca, de enero del 2002 a diciembre del 2005. En el período en estudio se realizaron un total de 12 cirugias que cumplian con los criterios de inclusión de las cuales el sexo femenino fue el mayoritario sobre todo los pacientes entre los 20 a 29 años de edad. Los métodos de diagnóstico que se utilizaron fueron el estado clínico de los pacientes, examenes de laboratorio, la ecografía abdominal y la TAC, las que se agruparon en dos grupos para facilitar su manejo, cuya única diferencia era la utilización de la ecografía o de TAC, teniendo en común los otros...