Adenoma pleomorfo de la glándula submandibular: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Pleomorphic adenoma of the submandibular gland: report of a case and review of literature

Los tumores de las glándulas salivales constituyen alrededor de 5% de las neoplasias de cabeza y cuello. El adenoma pleomorfo es el tumor benigno más frecuente de las glándulas salivales, representa aproximadamente 60% de todas las neoplasias salivales, está compuesto fundamentalmente por una proliferación de células mioepiteliales y por un amplio espectro de componentes de tejido epitelial y mesenquimal, rodeado por una nítida cápsula fibrosa. Alrededor de 80% de los adenomas pleomorfos aparecen en la parótida, 10% en la glándula submandibular y 10% en las glándulas salivales menores de la cavidad oral. La edad media de presentación es a los 46 años, pero la edad oscila entre la tercera y la quinta década de la vida. No obstante, ha sido encontrado en individuos de todas las edades, presentando una ligera predilección por el sexo femenino. Respecto a su sitio de origen, el adenoma pleomorfo es asintomático, de crecimiento lento y consistencia firme. La tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) y la resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) son de gran utilidad para evaluar la extensión de la lesión, así como el compromiso de estructuras importantes. La biopsia por aspiración con aguja fina (BAAF) es un método útil para el diagnóstico de este tipo de neoplasias. El tratamiento de este tipo de lesiones consiste en la remoción quirúrgica de la tumoración junto con la glándula afectada. Menos de 1% de los casos de adenomas pleomorfos sufren transformación maligna, especialmente los que han presentado múltiples recidivas (AU)

The tumors of the salivary glands constitute about 5% of the neoplasms of the head and neck. The pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the salivary glands, represents approximately 60% of all salivary neoplasms, is composed mainly of a proliferation of myoepithelial cells and a wide spectrum of components of epithelial and mesenchymal tissue, surrounded by a sharp fibrous capsule. About 80% of pleomorphic adenomas appear in the parotid, 10% in the submandibular gland and 10% in the minor salivary glands of the oral cavity. The average age of presentation is 46 years, but age ranges between the third and fifth decade of life. However, it has been found in individuals of all ages, presenting a slight female predilection. Regarding its site of origin, the pleomorphic adenoma is asymptomatic, slow growing and firm consistency. Computed tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are very useful to evaluate the extent of the injury as well as the commitment of important structures. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a useful method for the diagnosis of this type of neoplasm. The treatment of this type of injuries consists in the surgical removal of the tumor together with the affected gland. Less than 1% of cases of pleomorphic adenomas suffer malignant transformation, especially those that have presented multiple recurrences (AU)

Tumores de glándula submandibular: experiencia clínica del Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente / Submandibular gland tumors: clinical experience of Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital

RESUMEN Introducción: Los tumores de la glándula submandibular son poco frecuentes. Representan menos del 1% de todos los tumores de cabeza y cuello. Corresponden al 10% de los tumores de las glándulas salivales. Aproximadamente el 50% son malignos. Objetivos: Analizar la experiencia clínica con las submandibulectomias realizadas en el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello del Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente. Material y método: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. Revisión de fichas clínicas de pacientes intervenidos de submandibulectomía entre el 01 de enero de 2011 y el 31 de diciembre de 2016 en nuestro servicio. Resultados: Se realizaron 28 submandibulectomías por patología tumoral. La edad promedio fue de 54 años, siendo el 71% de sexo femenino. 21 tumores fueron benignos (75%), siendo el más frecuente el adenoma pleomorfo (14 casos), y 7 tumores malignos (25%), siendo el más frecuente el carcinoma adenoidequístico. Se reportaron dos complicaciones transitorias (7%), una paresia de la rama marginal del nervio facial y una paresia del nervio hipogloso. El 42% de los tumores malignos presentó recurrencia. Conclusión: Nuestra serie presenta resultados acordes a la literatura en cuanto a edad de presentación, distribución por sexo, tipos histológicos, tasa de complicaciones y recurrencia; sin embargo, difiere en la menor frecuencia de tumores malignos, siendo en nuestra serie de 25%. Patología poco frecuente. La presencia de una masa indolora submandibular debe ser derivada a los centros de referencia para estudio y eventual resolución quirúrgica por el riesgo de malignidad.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Submandibular gland tumors are rare. They represent less than 1% of all head and neck tumors. They correspond to 10% of the tumors of the salivary glands. Approximately 50% are malignant. Aim: To analyze the clinical experience with the submandibulectomies performed in the Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Service of the Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital. Material and Method: Retrospective descriptive study. Review of clinical records of patients treated with a submandibulectomy between January 1,2011 and December 31, 2016 in our service. Results: 28 submandibulectomies were performed due to tumor pathology. The average age was 54 years, being 71% female. 21 tumors were benign (75%), being the most frequent the pleomorphic adenoma (14 cases), and 7 malignant tumors (25%), being the most frequent the adenoidequistic carcinoma. Two transient complications (7%) were reported, a paresis of the marginal branch of the facial nerve and a paresis of the hypoglossal nerve. 42% of malignant tumors presented recurrence. Conclusion: Our series presents results according to the literature regarding age of presentation, distribution by sex, histological types, complication rate and recurrence; however, it differs in the lower frequency of malignant tumors, being in our series of 25%. Uncommon pathology. The presence of a submandibular painless mass must be referred to the reference centers for study and possible surgical resolution due to the risk of malignancy.

Differential immunohistochemical expression of type I collagen and matrix metalloproteinase 2 among major salivary glands of young and geriatric mice

Abstract Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the immunohistochemical changes associated with MMP-2 and type 1 collagen separately for the first time in the major salivary glands (the parotid, submaxillary, and sublingual glands) that occur with aging in mice. Material and Methods Fourteen Balb/c white mice (50-80 g) were used in this study. The animals were divided into two equal groups. Group I consisted of young animals (2-month-old) (n=7) and Group II consisted of older animals (18-month-old) (n=7). After routine histological follow-ups, Hematoxylin-eosin (H&E), Masson's Trichrome staining and immunohistochemical staining was performed for type I collagen and MMP-2. Results We observed that there were age-related decreases in the number of acinar cells, increase in eosinophilic zymogen granules in cells, collagen accumulation in fibrotic areas and dilatation in interlobular ducts. Also, while type I collagen and MMP-2 immunoreactivity were moderate in the salivary glands of the young mice, they were high in the salivary glands of the old mice (p=0.001). In the H-score assessment, MMP-2 immunoreactivity was lower at a significant level in young mice than in old mice (p=0.001). Conclusions This study showed that anatomical, physiological and morphological abnormalities occur in all three major salivary glands as a natural consequence of aging.

Sialoadenitis por sialolito inusual de la glándula submaxilar derecha en un adulto / Sialadenitis due to uncommon sialolith of the right submaxillary gland in an adult patient

Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente de 45 años de edad, atendido en el Departamento de Cirugía Maxilofacial del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico Saturnino Lora Torres por presentar molestias en el suelo de la boca con 3 años de evolución. Después de un estudio minucioso se comprobó que se trataba de una sialoadenitis por sialolitiasis de la glándula submaxilar derecha. Se realizó sialolectomía canalicular intrabucal. El cálculo extraído tenía forma cónica, más ancho en su porción posterior, de 3,8 cm de largo y 4,2 cm de circunferencia externa, color amarillo-verdoso y consistencia dura friable

The case report of a 45 years patient was presented. He was assisted in the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Saturnino Lora Torres Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to discomfort in the floor of the mouth with a course of 3 years. After a detailed study it was confirmed that it was a sialadenitis due to sialolithiasis of the right submaxillary gland. An intraoral canalicular sialolectomy was carried out. The stone removed had a conic form, wider in its posterior portion, 3.8 cm long and 4.2 cm in the external circumference, yellow-green color and friable hard consistency

Immunolocalization of the TGFB1 system in submandibular gland fibrosis after experimental periodontitis in rats

Saliva is the first barrier to entry of bacteria and viruses into the body. The submandibular glands (SMG) contribute to the maintenance of oral health and regulation of immune/ inflam matory responses. Previous studies suggest that transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGFB1) may contribute to salivary gland fibrosis but the expression of the TGFB1 system in the SMG has not been elucidated. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze in rat SMG the immunolocalization of TGFB1 and its specific receptors ALK5 (profibrotic) and ALK1 (proproliferative) and the coreceptor endoglin (EDG) in a bilateral experimental periodontitis (EP) model (cotton thread ligature around the neck of the first lower molars) for 1 and 6 weeks. Fixed SMG were embedded in paraffin and serially cut for routine hematoxylin-eosin staining for histological analysis or immunohistochemical techniques by diaminobenzidine detection. SMG histology from animals with EP showed timedependent structural changes involving marked reduction in the height of the contoured ducts, cell destruction, loss of secretory granules, periductal congestion and excess connective tissue surrounding these ducts indicative of a fibrotic process, compared to control SMG. TGFB1, ALK5 and ALK1 receptors and the coreceptor EDG were mainly immunolocalized in ductal cells and in the fibrotic areas in EP groups. The expression of the profibrotic ALK5 receptor was increased in areas of fibrosis in SMG of animals with EP. In SMG of rats with EP, the localization of the TGFB1 specific receptors in the ducts and cells from fibrotic areas, due to the expression of TGFB1 in the surrounding areas, might indicate paracrine and autocrine actions exerted by TGFB1 via its specific receptors. The results of this study suggest that TGFB1 promotes fibrosis, inducing cell proliferation via ALK1 and EDG receptors and stimulates fibrosis relatedprocesses via ALK5 receptor, which could lead to abnormal secretor activity of the SMG during periodontal disease.

La saliva es la primera barrera para la entrada de bacterias y virus en el cuerpo. Las glándulas submandibulares (GSM) contribuyen al mantenimiento de la salud oral y a la regulación de las respuestas inmunoinflamatorias. Estudios previos sugieren que el factor de crecimiento transformante beta 1 (TGFB1) puede contribuir a la fibrosis de las glándulas salivales, pero la expresión y localización del sistema TGFB1 en las GSM no ha sido dilucidada. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue analizar por inmunohistoquímica en las GSM de ratas la expresión de TGFB1 y sus receptores específicos ALK5 (profibrótico) y ALK1 (proproliferativo) y el coreceptor endoglina (EDG) en un modelo de periodontitis bilateral experimental (PE) (hilo de algodón alrededor del cuello de los primeros molares inferiores) durante 1 y 6 semanas. Las GSM fueron fijadas y embebidas en parafina para realizar cortes seriados los cuales se tiñeron con hematoxilinaeosina para analizar la histología o se procesaron para realizar la técnica de inmunohistoquímica mediante detección con diaminobenzidine. La histología de las GSM de animales con PE reveló cambios estructurales tiempo dependientes, con una marcada reducción de la altura de los conductos, destrucción celular, pérdida de gránulos secretores, congestión periductal y exceso de tejido conectivo que rodea los conductos, indicando un proceso de fibrosis respecto de las GSM de animales control. TGFB1, ALK5 y ALK1 y el coreceptor EDG fueron principalmente inmunolocalizados en las células que forman los ductos y en las áreas de fibrosis en los grupos con PE. La expresión del receptor profibrótico ALK5 se incrementó en las áreas de fibrosis en GSM de animales con PE. En GSM de ratas con PE, la localización de los receptores específicos de TGFB1 en las células de los conductos y áreas de fibrosis, junto con la expresión de TGFB1 en las áreas circundantes, podría indicar acciones paracrinas y autocrinas ejercidas por TGFB1 a través de sus receptores específicos. Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que TGFB1 podría inducir un proceso de fibrosis promoviendo la proliferación celular a través de los receptores ALK1 y EDG, y favoreciendo procesos relacionados con la fibrosis a través de su receptor ALK5, lo que conduciría a una actividad secretora anormal de la GSM durante la enfermedad periodontal.

Sialolito submandibular: reporte de un caso / Submandibular sialolith: report of a case

Un sialolito es un depósito cálcico en los conductos o glándulas salivales; se encuentra con más frecuencia en la glándula submandibular debido a su confi guración anatómica, la alcalinidad de su saliva y su riqueza en mucina. La etiología exacta y la patogénesis son desconocidas. Los síntomas principales son dolor e infl amación de la glándula en respuesta a estímulos salivales. Una obstrucción completa causa dolor constante, infl amación, y pueden estar presentes algunos signos de infección sistémica. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante la palpación intraoral bimanual y estudios de imagenología. El tratamiento dependerá del tamaño y localización del cálculo, y puede ser conservador o quirúrgico. El presente artículo describe un caso clínico de un sialolito submandibular

A sialolith is a calcified stone that forms in the salivary glands or ducts, most often in the submandibular gland due to its anatomical confi guration, the higher alkalinity of its saliva, and its richness in mucin. Its precise etiology and pathogenesis are unknown. The principal symptoms are pain and infl ammation of the gland in response to salivary stimuli. When complete obstruction occurs, the result is constant pain and swelling, and signs of infection may also be present. Diagnosis is achieved by means of intraoral bimanual palpation and imagenology, and treatment depends on the size and localization of the stone; it may be conservative or surgical. The present article describes a clinical case of a submandibular sialolith.

Preservación de la glándula submandibular en las disecciones linfonodulares de cuello / Preservation of the submandibular gland in lymph node neck dissections

Introducción: el desarrollo acelerado de la oncología ha condicionado recientes modificaciones terapéuticas que pudieran incluir la preservación de la glándula submandibular en las disecciones de cuello. Objetivos: identificar los criterios para preservar quirúrgicamente la glándula submandibular y exponer los fundamentos científico-teóricos que permitan plantear una modificación actual a la técnica de disección de cuello para conservar esta glándula. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva retrospectiva de artículos publicados en las bases de datos electrónicas Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane e Hinari desde enero de 2009 hasta julio de 2014, en las revistas Head and Neck, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery y The Laryngoscope con los términos: preservación glándula submandibular, criterios oncológicos conservar glándula submandibular, modificaciones disecciones linfonodulares cervicales, sin restricciones idiomáticas. Se incluyeron solo los artículos publicados durante los últimos cinco años, cuyo material y método reflejara: estudios poblacionales, disecciones de cuello como tratamiento oncoespecífico y confirmación anatomo-patológica para concluir el diagnóstico. Análisis e integración de la información: de 3 estudios que conformaron una metapoblación de 829 pacientes, donde se preservó la glándula submandibular en un grupo de pacientes con tumores de cavidad bucal y orofaringe y disecciones de cuello simultáneas, se evidenció que no hubo diferencias en cuanto a recaída local, regional, a distancia ni sobrevida al compararlos con otro grupo de pacientes donde la disección de cuello no incluyó este proceder. Conclusión: los estudios coinciden en el bajo riesgo de metástasis ocultas a la glándula por carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello, xerostomía posquirúrgica y factibilidad de la técnica quirúrgica como fundamentos para preservar la submandibular, de igual manera en que la ausencia de terapia oncoespecífica anterior, linfonódulos positivos en el subnivel IB y relación entre el tumor primario y la glándula son criterios necesarios en la selección de candidatos para realizar este proceder(AU)

Introduction: as a result of the swift development of oncology, some therapeutic modifications have recently been considered, among them the potential preservation of the submandibular gland in neck dissections. Objectives: identify the criteria to surgically preserve the submandibular gland and expound the theoretical scientific foundations allowing to set forth a modification to neck dissection technique with a view to preserving this gland. Methods: an exhaustive retrospective search was conducted of papers published in the databases Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane and Hinari from January 2009 to July 2014. The journals surveyed were Head and Neck, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, and The Laryngoscope. The search terms used were submandibular gland preservation, oncological criteria preserve submandibular gland, modifications cervical lymph node dissections, without any language restrictions. Only papers published in the last five years were included. On the other hand, their materials and methods section should make reference to population studies, neck dissection as an onco-specific treatment, and anatomopathological confirmation of the diagnosis. Data analysis and integration: three studies with a metapopulation of 829 patients referred to a group of patients with oral and oropharyngeal tumors and simultaneous neck dissections whose submandibular gland had been preserved. These studies do not report any difference as to local, regional or distant relapse or survival when compared with another group of patients in whom neck dissection did not include such a procedure. Conclusion: all studies referred to the following aspects: the low risk of occult metastasis to the gland from head and neck squamous cell carcinomas, postsurgical xerostomia, and the feasibility of the surgical technique as foundations for the preservation of the submandibular gland. They also referred to the fact that absence of prior onco-specific therapy, positive lymph nodes in sublevel IB, and the relationship between the primary tumor and the gland are all required criteria for the selection of candidates for the procedure(AU)

Rânula Mergulhante Recidivante: relato de caso / Recurrent Plunging Ranula: case report

Rânula é uma patologia não hereditária, indolor, caracterizada por formação de uma bolsa preenchida geralmente por líquido mucinoide, frequentemente resultante de trauma ou obstrução da glândula associada. Geralmente, essas lesões são facilmente identificáveis a partir de um exame clínico minucioso, apesar de existirem outras entidades clínicas com aspectos semelhantes. A variante mergulhante disseca o músculo milohióideo, podendo causar tumefação na região cervical correspondente. Existem várias formas de tratamento, sendo as mais usadas a marsupialização concomitante ou não à excisão cirúrgica da lesão e da glândula salivar envolvida. A proposta deste relato de caso é mostrar ao colega cirurgião-dentista uma visão de plano de tratamento para esse tipo de alteração e as prováveis condutas de acordo com a apresentação e mudanças que, porventura, podem ocorrer, além da importância da proservação e acompanhamentos posteriores a partir de uma experiência do nosso serviço... (AU)

Ranula is a non-hereditary disease, painless, characterized by forming a generally liquid-filled mucina, often resulting from trauma or obstruction associated gland. Generally, these lesions are easily identifiable from a thorough clinical examination, although there are others clinical entities with similar aspects. The variant plunging mylohioideo dissects the muscle, causing swelling in the neck accordingly. There are several forms of treatment, of which the most used are the marsupialization or without concomitant surgical excision of the lesion and the salivary gland involved. The purpose of this case report is to show the dentist colleague of vision treatment plan for this type of change and the likely behavior according to the presentation and changes that may occur, and the importance of proactive observation and subsequent follow from experience of our service... (AU)

Epidermoid/Dermoid cysts mimicking odontogenic infections: review of literature

Introduction: Dermoid/Epidermoid cysts are rare pathologic lesions that may involve the floor of the mouth. Infection and inflammation of the cyst can produce a clinical picture very similar to the submandibular and submental abscesses with odontogenic origin. Dermoid/epidermoid cysts are on the floor of the mouth with submental or submandibular component can be mistaken for odontogenic infections

Methods: Four biopsy proven dermoid/epidermoid cysts operated in the Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ghaem hospital [2012-2013], were reviewed

Results: Four patients, including two classic cases and two infected dermoid/epidermoid cysts, were erroneously diagnosed as odontogenic infection

Discussion: The lesions located solely below mylohyoid muscle need to be removed through anextraoral approach but the lesions above the mylohyoid muscle or those that have both supra- and infra-mylohyoid components can be removed through an intraoral incision

Conclusion: Dermoid/epidermoid cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of submental/submandibular swellings. In the absence of an odontogenic cause of infection, fine-needle aspiration biopsy and appropriate imaging evaluation techniques with sonography, CT or MRI are mandatory for correct diagnosis and surgical treatment planning. The clinicians should be very cautious to differentiate odontogenic infections from infected dermoid/epidermoid cysts

Presentación inusual de la hidatidosis: quiste hidatídico submandibular / Unusual hydatid disease presentation: submandibular hydatid cyst

La hidatidosis es una infección parasitaria causada por el parásito Echinococcus granulosus. Es un problema grave de salud que se encuentra con mayor frecuencia en las zonas rurales, donde la ganadería doméstica es común. La escisión quirúrgica completa es el tratamiento estándar para el quiste hidatídico. El tratamiento médico postoperatorio con antihelmínticos: albendazol o mebendazol se combinan con frecuencia con el tratamiento quirúrgico para prevenir la recurrencia de la enfermedad y la contaminación local de altoriesgo. A un que los quistes hidatídicos se presentan generalmente en el hígado y los pulmones, con menor frecuencia puede ocurrir en cualquier área del cuerpo. Lalocalización del quiste hidatídico en el área de la cabezay el cuello es extremadamente rara. Dado que esta enfermedad no suele venir a la mente del médico de atención primaria queremos llamar la atención de la posibilidad de la hidatidosis en el cuello. Por esta razón, presentamos un caso inusual de quiste hidatídico primario ubicado en la región submandibular del cuello en una paciente mujer de 21 años de edad...

A Case of IgG4-Related Disease with Bronchial Asthma and Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Korea

IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is characterized by a systemic involvement of tumor-like lesions with IgG4-positive plasmacytes. We experienced a case of IgG4-RD developed in a patient with bronchial asthma (BA) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). A 55-yr-old female patient with BA and CRS complained of both eyes and neck swelling as well as a recurrent upper respiratory infection in recent 1 yr. The serum levels of IgG4, creatinine, and pancreatic enzymes were elevated. A biopsy of the submandibular gland showed an abundant infiltration of IgG4-positive plasmacytes. Her symptoms remarkably improved after the treatment of a systemic steroid that has been maintained without recurrence. We report a rare case of IgG4-RD developed in a patient with BA and CRS.

Tratamento cirúrgico de sialolitíase em glândula submandibular - relato de caso / Surgical treatment of sialolithiasis in the submandibular gland - case report

A sialolitíase é responsável por metade das patologias que acometem as glândulas salivares e, em função disso, vem sendo tratada e estudada há décadas. Nos últimos anos, com o advento de novos recursos de diagnóstico e métodos de tratamento, propostas terapêuticas vêm sendo continuamente sugeridas para abordagem dos cálculos salivares. Este trabalho apresenta o caso clínico de um paciente de gênero masculino, de trinta e sete anos que procurou atendimento profissional devido aumento volumétrico e dor em região submandibular esquerda com seis meses de evolução. A avaliação clínica associada aos exames de imagem levaram à confirmação diagnóstica de sialolitíase, com o cálculo salivar localizado no ducto da glândula submandibular esquerda. Foi planejada e realizada a remoção cirúrgica por acesso intrabucal do sialolito, de forma que num pós-operatório imediato já se observa funcionamento normal da glândula e de seu sistema secretor. Com base no caso apresentado, este trabalho ainda discute os mais recentes métodos de diagnóstico e tratamento de sialolitíase.

Considering that sialolithiasis is responsible for half of disorders that affect the salivary glands, and therefore it has been studied and treated during decades. Therapeutic alternatives have been suggested to treat salivary calculi over the last years due to development of diagnostic and treatment resources. The aim of this study is to report the case of a male patient, 37 years old, who reported pain and volume expansion in left submandibular region during 6 months. Clinical evaluation combined with radiographic exams confirmed the diagnosis of sialolithiasis with salivary calculus in the duct of left submandibular gland. After definitive diagnostic of sialolithiasis, surgical removal of calculus was planned and performed through intraoral approach of calculus in left submandibular duct. Normal function and drainage recovery was achieved in an immediate postoperative period. According to the present report, this study still discusses the current methods for diagnosis and treatment of sialolithiasis.

Porcine haptoglobin in the submandibular gland: a histological and immunohistochemical study

Acute-phase proteins are serum proteins that are upregulated and downregulated following homeostasis disturbance such as infection, inflammation, tissue injury, or neoplasia. Acute-phase proteins [e.g. haptoglobin [Hp] and serum amyloid A and C-reactive protein] are mainly produced in the liver and their synthesis is induced by proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor. The present study aimed to investigate the possible extrahepatic localization of Hp in the submandibular gland. Twenty adult cows were divided into two groups: the control group [group I] and the diseased group [group II], each comprising 10 animals. Submandibular biopsies were processed for histological and immunohistochemical studies. Hepatic immunohistochemical analysis was used as control for the acute-phase reaction status. In the liver, cell immunostaining revealed a perinuclear, cytoplasmic localization of Hp within hepatocytes. Extrahepatic immunohistochemical analysis revealed positive cells in the glandular acini and duct epithelial cells in the submandibular gland. A possible role of both submandibular glands on local Hp production could be postulated on the basis of the present immunohistochemical study, which supports the concept that other cells besides hepatocytes may have the potential to produce Hp in cows

Unusual Case of Sialoangiolipoma.

Sialoangiolipoma is extremely rare in adults. We report a case with an extremely unusual and atypical presentation of sialangolipoma of submandibular gland. The diagnosis of which is done on histopathology in a case with high index of clinical suspicion of pleomorphic adenoma.

Effect of sodium fluoride with and without ginseng on the submandibular gland of adult male albino rat: a histological and immunohistochemical study

Fluoride has long been recognized as one of the best health measures in the prevention of dental caries. Excessive exposure to fluoride may induce undesirable effects on various body organs. Ginseng is one of the most commonly used herbal medicines with a wide range of beneficial therapeutic effects. To evaluate the histological changes in rat submandibular gland that might result from exposure to sodium fluoride and the possible protective role of ginseng. Forty adult male albino rats were divided into four equal groups: control group, ginsengtreated group, fluoride-treated group, and the fourth group was concomitantly treated with both ginseng and fluoride. The animals were treated orally once daily for 4 weeks. Specimens from the submandibular glands were processed for light and electron microscopy. The myoepithelial cells were demonstrated immunohistochemically using alpha-smooth muscle actin antibody and the results were statistically analyzed. Specimens from fluoride-treated animals showed disarrangement of acinar cells, cytoplasmic vacuolation, and nuclear irregularity. The intralobular ducts showed disorganization of the lining epithelial cells with vacuolated cytoplasm and pyknotic nuclei. Ultrastructurally, focal separation of some acinar cells, disarrangement of rough endoplasmic reticulum, huge secondary lysosomes, swollen mitochondria, and coalescence of secretory granules were observed in some cells. Immunohistochemical study showed a highly significant increase in the immunoreaction at the periphery of the acini, intercalated ducts, and striated ducts. In contrast, minimal changes were observed in rats concomitantly treated by both ginseng and fluoride with a nonsignificant increase in the immunoreaction. Long-term exposure to fluoride could induce structural changes in rat submandibular gland, which could be partially minimized by concomitant treatment with ginseng

Delay in maturation of the submandibular gland in Chagas disease correlates with lower DNA synthesis

It has been demonstrated that the acute phase of Trypanosoma cruzi infection promotes several changes in the oral glands. The present study examined whether T. cruzi modulates the expression of host cell apoptotic or mitotic pathway genes. Rats were infected with T. cruzi then sacrificed after 18, 32, 64 or 97 days, after which the submandibular glands were analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Immunohistochemical analyses using an anti-bromodeoxyuridine antibody showed that, during acute T. cruzi infection, DNA synthesizing cells in rat submandibular glands were lower than in non-infected animals (p < 0.05). However, after 64 days of infection (chronic phase), the number of immunolabeled cells are similar in both groups. However, immunohistochemical analysis of Fas and Bcl-2 expression did not find any difference between infected and non-infected animals in both the acute and chronic stages. These findings suggest that the delay in ductal maturation observed at the acute phase of Chagas disease is correlated with lower expression of DNA synthesis genes, but not apoptotic genes.

Sialoadenite esclerosante crônica (tumor de Kuttner): relato de caso clínico / Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis (Kuttner tumour): clinical case report

A sialoadenite esclerosante (tumor de Kuttner) representa um processo inflamatório crônico incomum de glândula salivar, que acomete com maior freqüência a glândula submandibular. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar o caso clínico de um paciente que apresentou sialoadenite esclerosante crônica associada a quadro de sialolitíase. Essa entidade patológica é pouco freqüente, clinicamente pode ser confundida com uma neoplasia e, embora seja resolvida com a exérese da lesão, causa transtornos importantes ao paciente, como dor intensa, disfonia e disfagia.

Chronic sclerosing sialadenitis (Kuttner tumour) is an unusual chronic inflammatory process of the salivary gland that affects principally the submandibular gland. The aim of this work is to report a case of chronic sclerosing sialadenits associated with sialolithiasis. Kuttner tumour is an uncommon entity that clinically may not be distinguished from neoplasia and though it can be resolved by surgical excision of the lesion, it causes important upset for the patient, as intense pain, dysphonia and dysphagia.

Punção aspirativa nos tumores das glândulas salivares: especificidade e sensibilidade / Fine needle aspiration in salivary gland tumors: specificity and sensitivity

As neoplasias das glândulas salivares são afecções que constituem aproximadamente 3 por cento de todos os tumores da cabeça e pescoço. O tratamento cirúrgico adequado depende do correto conhecimento do tipo histológico, principalmente quando se trata de lesões malignas. Dessa maneira, a correta determinação do diagnóstico histológico pré-operatório auxilia em muito o planejamento terapêutico, porém, geralmente, isto é difícil de se estabelecer baseado apenas nos achados da história, exame clínico e de imagem. OBJETIVOS: O presente estudo avalia comparativamente os resultados de exames citológicos obtidos através de punção aspirativa com agulha fina (PAAF) de tumores de glândulas salivares, realizados no período pré-operatório, com os dados histológicos de espécimes cirúrgicos, analisando a sensibilidade, especificidade e acurácia do método quanto ao diagnóstico de malignidade e benignidade. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo de 73 prontuários de pacientes portadores de neoplasia de glândulas salivares, todos submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico. RESULTADOS: Obtivemos 87,9 por cento de sensibilidade e 85,7 por cento de especificidade para diagnóstico de tumores benignos; sensibilidade de 42,9 por cento e especificidade de 98,3 por cento para diagnóstico de tumores malignos. O valor global da acurácia foi de 87,7 por cento, o valor preditivo positivo de 85,7 por cento e o negativo de 87,8 por cento para diagnóstico de malignidade com a PAAF. CONCLUSÃO: Concluiu-se que a PAAF como método diagnóstico auxiliar, pode ser útil na avaliação pré-operatória, especialmente se o diagnóstico for de malignidade, contribuindo assim para um melhor planejamento cirúrgico do doente.

Neoplasms of salivary glands represent almost 3 percent of all head and neck tumors. Proper surgical treatment depends upon accurate histological findings, especially in the case of malignant lesions. As such, knowledge of correct cytological findings prior to surgery is important for therapeutic planning. This is not easily established since it is usually based only on the patients' clinical history and imaging exams OBJECTIVE: To evaluate results obtained from fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), comparing them to the histological findings of the respective surgical specimens and analyzing the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of this method in relation to the diagnosis of malignancy or benignancy. METHODS: Retrospective study with the medical records of 73ee patients' who had salivary gland neoplasms and were submitted to FNAB and surgical treatment. RESULTS: Data disclosed that values of sensitivity were 87.9 percent and specificity 85.7 percent for diagnosis of benign tumors. For malignant tumors 42.5 percent of sensitivity and 98.3 of specificity, were observed. Overall values of accuracy were, respectively, 85.7 percent and 87.8 percent for positive and negative predictive values in the diagnosis of malignancy by FNAB. CONCLUSIONS: It was shown that FNAB, as supplementary diagnostic method, can be useful for preoperative evaluation and surgical planning especially for malignant neoplasms.

Extenso sialolito no ducto da glândula submandibular: relato de caso / Large sialolith of the submandibular gland duct: report of a case

A Sialolitíase é uma alteração comum das glândulas salivares causada pela presença de cálculo no interior do ducto ou glândula, sendo caracterizada por inchaço, dor e ausência de salivação da glândula afetada. A maioria dos sialolitos acomete a glândula submandibular ou o seu ducto, podendo causar infecção aguda ou crônica.Os autores apresentam um caso de extenso sialolito no interior do ducto da glândula submandibular, discutindo ainda alguns aspectos relacionados ao diagnóstico, à etiologia e ao tratamento desta alteração.

Myoepithelial cells after duct ligation and de-ligation of rat submandibular gland, light and electron microscopic study

Myoepithelial cells are observed in several exocrine glands. They are star-shaped cells that lie in between the basal lamina and the acinar and ductal cells [Ogawa et al., 1999][30]. These cells have the structural features and function of both smooth muscle cells and epithelium [Frank et al., 1980][31]. They contract when the gland is stimulated to secret. They aid expulsion of glandular secretion through compressing or reinforcing the underlying parenchymal cells. It was suggested that the major function of myoepithelial cells in salivary glands is to support the glandular structure through isometric contraction [Segawa et al., 1995][36]. They also display the characteristics of epithelium in that they are situated within the glandular epithelium between secretory cells and the basement membrane [Tandler, 1965; Harrop, 1968; Leeson and Leeson, 1971][45, 19, 26]. Myoepithelial cells have speculated to play an important role in histogenesis of some salivary gland tumors, such as pleomorphic adenoma, Myoepith-elloma, adenoid cystic carcinoma and certain other tumors [Batsakis et al., 1983; Dardick and Buford-Mason, 1993; Redman, 1994][2,9,33]. Studies of the responses of SMG to ligation of the main excretory duct have established that both acinar cells and cells of the granular ducts are markedly altered morphologically and functionally [Kasai, et al., 1993; Kern, 1993] [24, 25]. Moreover, ligation of the main excretory duct of the rat submandibular gland [SMG] produces a pronounced atrophy that is reversed upon ligature removal. The altered morphology and function of ligated salivary glands recover toward the normal state after removal of ligature [Junqueira and Rabinovitch, 1954; Harrison and Garrett, 1976; Randriamampita and Tsien, 1993; Ahn et al., 2000][23, 17,32,1]. However, it is not established whether myoepithelial cells are able to proliferate in atrophic rat submandibular gland, which differ histologically from parotid glands. Burgess et al. [1996][6] observed that atrophy of the rat parotid glands which induced by duct ligation was associated with proliferation of myoepithelid cells. However, Bataskis et at. [1989][3] found low proliferation in myoepithelial cells in atrophied rat salivary glands. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to clarify the effects of duct ligation and ligature removal on the myoepithelial cells of rat SMG. Also, it is an attempt to determine the crucial role of myoepithelial cells upon the integrity of acinar cells in both ligated and de-ligated ducts of SMG of rat