Experiencia quirúrgica en el Centro Especializado en Tratamiento de Enfermedades de la Piel (CETEP) del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell, desde 1996 hasta 2019

Los tumores cutáneos presentan una alta prevalencia en dermatología en el mundo, siendo los benignos más frecuentes que los malignos; sin embargo, estos últimos son más estudiados debido a su morbimortalidad. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue conocer los principales diagnósticos y técnicas quirúrgicas correspondientes desarrolladas en el Centro de Tratamiento de Enfermedades de la Piel (CETEP) entre 1996 y 2019, evaluando aspectos clínicos y demográficos. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo y observacional que incluyó todo paciente con lesión cutánea y posterior resolución quirúrgica de la misma. En la muestra analizada (N 6.659) hubo un predominio del sexo femenino (68%) y la media de edad fue 53 ± 21 años. Los pacientes residían mayoritariamente en Montevideo (58%). Los tumores benignos fueron los más frecuentes (41%), seguidos de los malignos (28%), dentro de éstos: carcinoma basocelular (CBC) 66%, carcinoma espinocelular (CEC) 21% y melanoma (MM) 5%. Las técnicas quirúrgicas realizadas fueron cirugías convencionales (57%), principalmente losange (93%), seguidas de procedimientos de cirugía dermatológica (42%), predominando biopsias (52%) y afeitado con electrocoagulación (23%). Se destaca que el CETEP resolvió un número mayor de pacientes de centros externos que del propio Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell (CHPR): 59% no CHPR vs 41% CHPR. En conclusión, este trabajo proporcionó información nacional sobre la epidemiología de distintos tumores cutáneos, así como las técnicas quirúrgicas más utilizadas en su resolución. Además, estableció la importancia de la cirugía dermatológica y la capacidad del CETEP en dar respuesta a pacientes propios tanto como referenciados desde otros centros del sistema público.

Cutaneous tumors have a high prevalence in dermatology worldwide, with benign tumors being more common than malignant ones. Nevertheless, the latter are more extensively studied due to their associated morbidity and mortality. The main objective of this study was to identify the primary diagnoses and corresponding surgical techniques developed at the Center for the Treatment of Skin Diseases (CETEP) between 1996 and 2019, while assessing clinical and demographic aspects. A retrospective, observational study was conducted, including all patients with cutaneous lesions and subsequent surgical resolution of the same. In the analyzed sample (N 6659), there was a predominance of females (68%), and the mean age was 53 ± 21 years. The majority of patients resided in Montevideo (58%). Benign tumors were the most prevalent (41%), followed by malignant tumors (28%), with the latter comprising basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at 66%, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) at 21%, and melanoma (MM) at 5%. The performed surgical techniques included conventional surgeries (57%), primarily using the lozenge method (93%), followed by dermatologic surgery procedures (42%), with a predominance of biopsies (52%) and shave excision with electrocoagulation (23%). It is noteworthy that CETEP resolved a greater number of patients from external centers than from its own hospital, Pereira Rossell Hospital Center (CHPR). 59% non-CHPR vs. 41% CHPR. In conclusion, this study provided national information on the epidemiology of various cutaneous tumors, as well as the most commonly employed surgical techniques in their resolution Furthermore, it emphasized the importance of dermatologic surgery and highlighted the capacity of CETEP to respond to both its own patients and those referred from other centers within the public healthcare system.

Os tumores da pele apresentam alta prevalência na dermatologia em todo mundo, sendo os tumores benignos mais frequentes que os malignos, porém estes últimos são mais estudados devido à sua morbidade e mortalidade. O objetivo principal deste estudo foi conhecer os principais diagnósticos e correspondentes técnicas cirúrgicas desenvolvidas no Centro de Tratamento de Doenças da Pele (CETEP) no período 1996-2019, avaliando aspectos clínicos e demográficos. Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo e observacional, que incluiu todos os pacientes com lesões cutâneas e com posterior tratamento cirúrgico. Foram estudados 659 pacientes com predomínio do sexo feminino (68%) e média de idade de 53 ± 21 anos. A maioria dos pacientes residiam em Montevidéu (58%). Os tumores benignos foram os mais frequentes (41%), seguidos dos tumores malignos (28%), entre estes: carcinoma basocelular (CBC) 66%, carcinoma espinocelular (CEC) 21% e melanoma (MM) 5%. As técnicas cirúrgicas realizadas foram cirurgias convencionais (57%), principalmente em forma de cunha (93%), seguidas de procedimentos cirúrgicos dermatológicos (42%), predominando biópsias (52%) e shaving com eletrocoagulação (23%). Destaca-se que o CETEP atendeu um número maior de pacientes de centros externos do que do próprio Centro Hospitalar Pereira Rossell (CHPR): 59% não-CHPR vs. 41% CHPR. Concluindo, este trabalho forneceu informações sobre a epidemiologia dos diferentes tumores de pele no país, bem como as técnicas cirúrgicas mais utilizadas no seu tratamento. Além disso, estabeleceu a importância da cirurgia dermatológica e a capacidade do CETEP de atender os pacientes do hospital e também os que foram encaminhados de outros centros da rede pública.

Canine cutaneous neoplasms in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, Goiás state, Brazil / Neoplasias cutâneas caninas na região metropolitana de Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to describe the occurrence and epidemiological features of skin neoplasms diagnosed in dogs in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, Goiás state, Brazil. Diagnoses from dog biopsies from 2011 to 2016 provided by a private veterinary pathology laboratory were analyzed. The main diagnoses were mast cell tumor, hemangiosarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, and hemangioma. Highest frequency of neoplasms was found in female dogs, dogs aged > 8 years, and purebred dogs, particularly the American Pit Bull Terriers and the Poodles. Most common sites affected by the neoplasms were the limb and the head. Using multiple correspondence analysis, groups of neoplasms were found to be associated with different epidemiological features and the size of the neoplasms was associated with the biological behavior. The results of this study described predispositions and verified the importance of different types of skin neoplasms in dogs in the region being studied.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a prevalência e as características epidemiológicas das neoplasias cutâneas em cães na região metropolitana de Goiânia, Goiás. Foram analisados os diagnósticos de um laboratório do setor privado de 2011 a 2016. Mastocitoma, hemangiossarcoma, carcinoma de células escamosas, melanoma maligno e hemangioma representaram os principais diagnósticos. A maioria dos casos ocorreram em cães de raças definidas, fêmeas e com idade >8 anos. American Pit Bull Terrier e Poodle foram as raças mais encontradas. As neoplasias acometeram principalmente regiões de membros e cabeça. Pela análise de correspondência múltipla, associou-se os grupos de neoplasias com diferentes características epidemiológicas e o tamanho da neoplasia com o comportamento biológico. A comparação dos resultados com pesquisas prévias possibilitou confirmar predisposições previamente descritas e verificar a importância dos diferentes tipos de neoplasias cutâneas em cães na região estudada.(AU)

Mastocitoma felino. Reporte de caso / Feline mastocytoma. Case report

RESUMEN Los mastocitomas son tumores originarios de los mastocitos que usualmente afectan a los perros y los gatos. Pueden llegar a tener un comportamiento benigno, sin embargo, esto dependerá del grado de la neoplasia y su estadiaje. En felinos, clínicamente se han descrito dos patrones: visceral y cutáneo, de los cuales el cutáneo es el más frecuente, llegando a causar metástasis a órganos adyacentes e incluso afectar el bazo y/o intestino en estadios más diferenciados. Se presenta un caso de mastocitoma felino correspondiente a un ejemplar mestizo con cuadro clínico de inicio de más de dos meses de evolución, consistente en la aparición de una placa alopécica ulcerada y elevada en región interescapular, acompañada de prurito que presentó resolución espontánea. Mediante el curso clínico se imnunizó contra el virus de la rabia, posteriormente, se observó la aparición de una lesión nodular subcutánea de características inusuales de 2cm de diámetro. Acorde con el tiempo de evolución y el antecedente vacunal se decidió la realización de biopsia y resección quirúrgica. El reporte de la biopsia confirmó diagnóstico de mastocitoma grado histológico 3 de Patnaik, teniendo en cuenta las características histológicas, estructurales y su comportamiento clínico. Se realizó seguimiento del caso pasados ocho meses, donde se evidenció mejoría del cuadro clínico, sin aparición de nueva masa sugestiva de neoplasia, sin hallazgos de metástasis a otras estructuras, con cicatrización exitosa de herida quirúrgica y evolución satisfactoria.

ABSTRACT Mast cells are tumors originating from mast cells which usually affect cats and dogs. They may have benign behavior, however, this will depend on the degree of the neo-plasm and its staging. In cats, two patterns have been described clinically: visceral and cutaneous, of which the cutaneous form is the most frequent, reaching metastasis to adjacent organs and even affecting the spleen and / or intestine in more differentiated stages. A case of a mastocytoma is presented, a feline corresponding to a mongrel specimen with a clinical picture of onset of more than two months of evolution, consisting of the appearance of an allopecal plaque, ulcerated and elevated in the interscapular region, accompanied by pruritus that presented spontaneous resolution. Through the clinical course, he was immunized against the rabies virus, later the appearance of a nodular lesion of unusual subcutaneous characteristics, 2 cm in diameter, was observed. According to the evolution time and the vaccination history, it was decided to perform a biopsy and surgical resection. The biopsy report confirmed the diagnosis of Patnaik's histological grade 3 mastocytoma, taking into account the histological and structural characteristics and its clinical behavior. The case was followed up after eight months, where an improvement in the clinical picture was evident, without the appearance of a new mass suggestive of neoplasia, without metastatic findings to other structures, with successful healing of the surgical wound and satisfactory evolution.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans pigmentado: descripción de un caso pediátrico / Pigmented Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: description of a pediatric case

Resumen: Introducción: El tumor de Bednar es un sarcoma de bajo grado, infrecuente, considerado como la variante pigmen tada del dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Objetivo: describir las características clínicas, histopatológicas, el tratamiento y la evolución de un caso pediátrico de esta infrecuente neoplasia. Caso Clínico: escolar de 9 años que consultó por una pápula indurada asintomática, de dos años de evolución en el dorso del cuarto dedo del pie izquierdo. La biopsia incisional de la lesión fue com patibles con un DFSP pigmentado. El estudio inmunohistoquímico mostró positividad intensa para CD34 en toda la lesión, con factor XIIIa negativo. Se complementó el estudio de la pieza histológica con citogenética molecular FISH para el gen PDGFB (22q13.1) el cual reflejó un patrón anómalo en las células tumorales, no así en los melanocitos ni en la piel peritumoral. Se realizó cirugía micrográfica de Mohs diferida con cobertura mediante sustituto dérmico, sin recidiva ni recurrencia tumoral a los 5 años de seguimiento. Conclusiones: El DFSP pigmentado es un sarcoma de bajo grado, que muy infrecuentemente se presenta en pacientes pediátricos. Las variantes clásica y pigmentada deben ser sospechadas ante una lesión papulonodular única, de crecimiento lento y progresivo, con presencia de células fusiformes con patrón estoriforme en la biopsia y con estudio inmunohistoquímico positi vo para CD34. Es una entidad con buen pronóstico, con escaso riesgo de recurrencia y metástasis, si se logra la realización de una extirpación completa.

Abstract: Introduction: Bednar tumor is a rare low-grade sarcoma considered the pigmented variant of dermatofibrosarco ma protuberans (DFSP). Objective: To describe the clinical and histopathological characteristics, treatment and evolution of this rare neoplasm. Clinical Case: A 9-year old female presented with a 2-year history of an indurated, asymptomatic papule on the back of her fourth left toe. The incisio nal biopsy was compatible with pigmented DFSP. The immunohistochemical study showed intense positivity for CD34 throughout the lesion, with negative factor XIIIa. We complemented the study with molecular cytogenetics (FISH) for PDGFB gene (22q13.1) which showed an abnormal pattern in tumor cells, but not in the melanocytes or the peritumoral skin. Delayed Mohs surgery and skin substitute dressing were performed without neoplastic recurrence at 5 years of follow up. Conclu sion: Pigmented DFSP is a low-grade sarcoma that is very rare in pediatric patients. The classical and pigmented variants should be suspected in the presence of a single papulonodular lesion of slow and progressive growth, with presence of spindle cells with storiform pattern in the biopsy and positive immunohistochemical study for CD34. It is an entity with good prognosis, with little risk of recurren ce and metastasis, if complete excision is achieved.

Mieloma múltiple con metástasis cutáneas y testiculares recurrente después trasplante autólogo de médula ósea: relato de caso / Multiple myeloma with recurrent skin and testis metastases after an autologous bone marrow transplantation: report of a case

Se relata el caso de un paciente masculino de 56 años con mieloma múltiple (MM) y presencia de plasmocitomas en tejido celular subcutáneo y en testículo. El paciente tenía el antecedente de MM tratado con quimioterapia y trasplante autólogo de médula ósea y que después de 4 años de remisión de la enfermedad presentó recidiva ósea, la misma que fue tratada con quimioterapia e inmunoterapia. No hubo respuesta satisfactoria a los primeros ciclos del tratamiento con progresión de la enfermedad ósea y surgimiento de nódulos en dorso, puño y testículo sospechosos de recidiva de la enfermedad. Se procedió a resección de las lesiones en el dorso y puño que, en el examen anatomopatológico, fueron compatibles con neoplasia maligna y la prueba de inmunohistoquímica confirmó que se trataba de metástasis del MM. Se optó por la continuidad del tratamiento hasta completar los 12 ciclos propuestos, pero no hubo mejoría de las lesiones además de la aparición de nuevas lesiones en tejido celular subcutáneo y región perianal, con empeoramiento clínico. El paciente falleció después de dos meses de cuidados paliativos.

We present the case of a 56-year old male subject with multiple myeloma (MM) and with plasmacytomas in both the subcutaneous tissues and testis. He had a past history of MM who underwent chemotherapy and autologous bone marrow transplantation. After four years with disease remission, he presented with bone relapse, and he received chemotherapy and immunotherapy. There was no satisfactory response to the first cycles of therapy, and there was progression of bone disease, and nodes suspicious of disease recurrence arose in the back, fists, and testes. Both back and fist lesions were resected. The anatomopathological examination showed they were compatible with malignancy, and immunohistochemistry testing confirmed MM metastases. It was decided to continue therapy for the 12 cycles originally proposed, but there was no improvement in the aforementioned lesions. New lesions appeared in subcutaneous tissues and the perianal region, and the patient's clinical condition worsened. He died after two months receiving palliative care.

Epidemiology of tumors in dogs in the capital of the state of Mexico from 2002-2016 / Epidemiologia de tumores em cães da capital do Estado do México durante o período de 2002-2016

A retrospective and cross-sectional study of canine tumors was performed in the capital of State of Mexico from 2002-2016. Since then, 393 tumors were remitted. Descriptive epidemiology was made from all data: breed, age, sex, and tumor features. Then the risk association between cutaneous and non-cutaneous tumors with variables such as sex, breed, and age were analyzed through an exact Fisher test and Odds ratio. In addition, some characteristics of the canine population were studied under a survey. Of all tumors, skin tumors were the most frequent (59.0%). The group of tumors related to ultraviolet radiation was the most common (15.1%). The frequency of tumors in females was 53%, nevertheless, males had more risk to develop cutaneous tumors (OR=1.88, 1.24-2.84) (0.003). The Pure breeds were the most common (82.5%) and the most frequent age range was > 7 years (54.7%). The survey showed that males (53%) and the age range 1-7 years (62.1%) were the most frequent. Conclusions, age, breed, and sex were identified as the major risk factors for tumorigenesis. Likewise, skin tumors were associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation, probably to the height of the locality (2667mamls).(AU)

Um estudo retrospectivo e transversal dos tumores caninos foi realizado na capital do Estado do México durante o período de 2002-2016. Desde esse período, 393 tumores foram remetidos. Epidemiologia descritiva foi feita com base em todos os dados: raça, idade, sexo e características do tumor. Em seguida, a associação de risco entre tumores cutâneos e não cutâneos com variáveis como sexo, raça e idade foi analisada por meio do teste exato de Fisher e odds ratio. Além disso, algumas características da população canina foram estudadas em uma pesquisa. De todos os tumores, os de pele foram os mais frequentes (59,0%). O grupo de tumores relacionados à radiação ultravioleta foi o mais comum (15,1%). A frequência de tumores no sexo feminino foi de 53%, no entanto os machos apresentaram maior risco de desenvolver tumores cutâneos (OR = 1,88; 1,24-2,84) (0,003). As raças puras foram as mais comuns (82,5%), e a faixa etária mais frequente foi >7 anos (54,7%). A pesquisa mostrou que os machos (53%) e a faixa etária de um a sete anos (62,1%) foram os mais frequentes. Conclusões: idade, raça e sexo foram identificados como os principais fatores de risco para a tumorigênese. Da mesma forma, os tumores cutâneos foram associados à exposição à radiação ultravioleta, provavelmente até a altura da localidade (2667m ANM).(AU)

Caracterização anatomopatológica e imuno-histoquímica dos tumores das glândulas cutâneas em cães / Anatomopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of skin gland tumors in dogs

O presente estudo objetivou caracterizar os aspectos anatomopatológicos e imuno-histoquímicos dos tumores das glândulas cutâneas em cães. A caracterização morfológica seguiu a classificação atualizada da Organização Mundial de Saúde. Para a caracterização imuno-histoquímica, utilizaram-se anticorpos monoclonais primários anti-citoqueratina 14 (CK14), vimentina, p63, calponina, EGFR e Ki-67. Dos animais examinados, 66,67% (18/27) eram machos e 33,33% (9/27) fêmeas, 21 tinham raça definida e seis eram sem raça definida (SRD), com idade variando entre sete e 15 anos. Dos tumores caracterizados, 40,74% eram hepatoides (11/27), 29,63% sebáceos (8/27), 25,92% apócrinos (7/27) e 3,70% meibômio (1/27). Os tumores malignos representaram 55,56%, e os benignos 44,44%. Com esses resultados, foi possível demonstrar que os tumores das glândulas cutâneas em cães são frequentes, sem predileção por raça, sexo e com idade superior ou igual a sete anos. Os anticorpos CK 14, p63, vimentina e EGFR foram imunoexpressos nas células basais, células de diferenciação sebácea dos tumores hepatoides e de meibômio e células mioepiteliais. Entretanto, a vimentina e o EGFR não demonstraram imunomarcação para os tumores sebáceos. A calponina foi um bom marcador para as células mioepiteliais. O índice de Ki-67 foi mais acentuado nos tumores malignos em relação aos benignos. No entanto, estudos futuros utilizando maior número de casos se fazem necessários.(AU)

The present study aimed to characterize the anatomopathological and immunohistochemical aspects of cutaneous glandular tumors in dogs. Tumours were diagnosed according to the WHO criteria for canine skin neoplasms. For the immunohistochemical characterization, the primary monoclonal antibodies anti-cytokeratin 14 (CK14), vimentin, p63, calponin, EGFR and Ki-67 were used. Males were 66.67% (18/27) and females 33.33% (9/27), 21 had a defined race and 6 were mixed breed, with ages varying from 7 to 15 years. The tumors characterized were 40.74% hepatoid (11/27), 29.63% sebaceous (8/27), 25.92% apocrine (7/27) and 3.70% Meibômio (1/27). Malignant tumors accounted for 55.56% and benign tumors 44.44%. With these results it was possible to demonstrate that tumors of cutaneous glands in dogs are frequent, with no predilection for race, sex and with an age ≥ seven years. The CK 14 antibodies, p63, vimentin, and EGFR were imunoexpressed in the basal cells of the sebaceous cell differentiation and Meibomian hepatoides tumors and myoepithelial to cells. However, vimentin and EGFR did not demonstrate immunostaining for sebaceous tumors. Calponin was a good marker for myoepithelial cells. The Ki-67 index was more pronounced in malignant tumors compared to benign tumors. However, more studies are needed mainly using a higher number of tumors.(AU)

Tricoblastoma de localización acral, una ubicación infrecuente: reporte de un caso / Acral location trichoblastoma, a location infrequent: report of a case

Tricoblastoma es una neoplasia anexial benigna de la piel, de difícil diagnóstico clínico, por su baja prevalencia y por la ausencia de características clínicas patognomónicas. Por esta razón, es la biopsia la que hace el diagnóstico definitivo, ya que se suele confundir con otras neoplasias anexiales. Se presenta caso clínico de una mujer de 87 años con historia de cinco años de evolución de lesión nodular, sésil y simétrica ubicada en la falange proximal del primer ortejo del pie izquierdo, la cual había presentado un crecimiento progresivo en los últimos seis meses, refiriendo molestias leves con el calzado, sin mayores complicaciones. La biopsia excisional de la lesión, es informada como tricoblastoma. El escaso conocimiento del tricoblastoma lleva a la incorrecta interpretación de su forma clínica, lo que resulta relevante, pues su principal diagnóstico diferencial corresponde al carcinoma basocelular (CBC). Se presenta el caso clínico por lo infrecuente de su localización, lo que indujo a confusión del diagnóstico. No se debe olvidar que el tricoblastoma es una neoplasia anexial benigna, que puede presentarse en cualquier sitio en el que existan folículos pilosebáceos, por lo que hay que considerarlo dentro de los diagnósticos diferenciales de cualquier neoplasia anexial.

Trichoblastoma is a skin benign adnexal neoplasm, clinical diagnosis is difficult because presents a low prevalence, it has not any pathognomonic clinical characteristics and it's often mistaken with other adnexal tumors; so the biopsy makes the definitive diagnosis. We report the case of a woman of 87 years with a history of 5 years of evolution of a nodular, sessile and symmetrical lesion located in the proximal phalanx of the first left toe, which had presented a progressive growth in the last 6 months, she presented mild discomfort with footwear, without major complications. The excisional biopsy of the lesion, was reported as a trichoblastoma. Poor knowledge of trichoblastoma leads to a clinical misinterpretation, which is relevant, because its main differential diagnosis corresponds to basal cell carcinoma (BCC). A case located on an extremely rare location is presented, which led to confusion in clinical diagnosis. You must not forget that trichoblastoma is an adnexal benign tumor, which can occur at any site with pilosebaceous follicles, so we should consider in the differential diagnoses of any skin adnexal neoplasms.

Estudio de la sensibilidad y especificidad diagnóstica del microscopio confocal de reflectancia (MCR) en lesiones tumorales de la piel / Diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the Reflectance Confocal Laser Microscope (RCLM) in tumors of the skin

Introducción: El Microscopio Láser Confocal de Reflectancia (MCR) es una técnica no invasiva, con resolución cuasi histológica, que permite la visualización de células y estructuras de la piel. Esta tecnología es especialmente útil en el diagnóstico de lesiones tumorales. Material y métodos: Se trata de un estudio retrospectivo que busca medir la sensibilidad y especificidad del MCR en el diagnóstico de lesiones tumorales de la piel. Luego de obtener imágenes con el MCR de las lesiones, éstas se resecaron y se enviaron a estudio histopatológico, observando la correlación entre ambas técnicas. Resultados: Encontramos un 98 por ciento de concordancia entre el diagnóstico por MCR y el diagnóstico histopatológico para el total de tumores. El MCR mostró una sensibilidad y especificidad de 100 por ciento paramelanomas y sensibilidad de 93 por ciento y especificidad de 100 por ciento para carcinoma basocelular. En el caso de nevus atípico, la sensibilidad fue de 100 por ciento y la especificidad de 97 por ciento. Sólo dos lesiones que en la histopatología demostraron ser carcinomas basocelulares superficial y nodular fueron confundidas conqueratosis liquenoide y nevus atípico respectivamente. Discusión: Este estudio demostró una alta concordancia entre el MCR y la histopatología en tumores malignos. Sin duda que el MCR es y seguirá siendo un pilar fundamental en el diagnóstico de las lesiones tumorales de la piel, así como en la investigación y seguimiento in vivo de diversas lesiones de la piel.

Introduction: The Reflectance Confocal Laser Microscope (RCLM) is a new non-invasive technology, with quasi-histological resolution, which allows visualization of cells and skin structures and is particularly useful in the diagnosis of skin tumors. Material and methods: This is a retrospective study aimed to determine the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the RCLM in tumors of the skin using conventional histology as the gold standard for diagnosis. The images were obtained from patients with tumors of the skin using the RCLM, which were subsequently excised and sent to histopathological analysis. Results: We found a 98 percent concordance between the previous diagnosis by RCLM and pathology results. Diagnosis by confocal microscopy showed a sensitivity and specificity of 100 percent for melanomas, 93 percent sensitivity and 100 percent specificity for basal cell carcinoma and a sensitivity of 100 percent and specificity of 97 percent for atypical nevi. Only 2 lesions on histopathology proved to be superficial and nodular basal cell carcinomas were confused with lichenoid keratosis and atypical nevi, respectively. Discussion: We believe that RCLM is and will remain a really useful tool in the diagnosis of tumours of the skin as well as in research and in vivo monitoring of various types of skin lesion.

Luis Prunés Risetti: un gran maestro de la dermatología chilena: su biografía y archivo fotográfico / Luis Prunés Risetti: a great master of Chilean dermatology: his biography and photo archive

El doctor Luis Prunés fue uno de los grandes maestros de la dermatología chilena. Se formó como dermatólogo en el hospital Saint-Louis en París. En la década 1920 ingresó al Hospital San Luis de Santiago y en 1938 asumió como profesor titular de la cátedra “Clínica Universitaria de Piel y Sífilis” del Hospital San Vicente de Paul. En 1938 fue el primer presidente de la Sociedad Chilena de Dermato-sifilología. Fue un gran investigador de patologías cutáneas; estudió principalmente la lepra y las lesiones cutáneas asociadas a minerales. Es recordado por preconizar la importancia de la biopsia cutánea. Jubiló en 1954 dejándonos un importante legado dermatológico. El Dr. Prunés recopiló sus mejores casos en más de 20archivos fotográficos, los cuales se encuentran en la biblioteca del Departamento de Dermatología del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar parte de su archivo fotográfico, mostrando imágenes impresionantes de tumores cutáneos y lesiones cutáneas inducidas por arsénico.

Dr. Luis Prunés is one of the masters of the Chilean dermatology. He was trained as dermatologist at the Saint-Louis hospital in Paris. Since 1920 he worked as dermatologist at the San Luis Hospital in Santiago and in 1938 he took over as Professor and Chairman of the “University Clinic of Skin and Syphilis” at San Vicente de Paul Hospital. In 1938, he was the first president of the Chilean Society of Dermatology. He studied leprosy and skin lesions associated with minerals. He is also remembered for advocating the importance of skin biopsy. He retired in 1954, leaving an important legacy. Dr. Prunés compiled his best clinical cases in more than 20 photographic archives, which are located at the Library of the Dermatology Department in the University of Chile Clinical Hospital. The purpose of this paper is to present part of his photographic archive, showing stunning images of large cutaneous tumors and arsenic-induced skin lesions.

Estudio epidemiológico de cáncer de piel del Hospital Regional de Iquique, Región de Tarapacá de Chile (2006 – 2010) / Epidemiological study of skin cancer in the Hospital of Iquique (2006-2010)

Introducción: El cáncer de piel es actualmente una patología de alta prevalencia y ha llegado a constituir un real problema de salud pública. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las tasas de incidencia y características clínicas e histopatológicas del Carcinoma Basocelular (CBC), Espinocelular (CEC) y Melanoma Maligno (MM) en el hospital Regional de Iquique en el período 2006-2010. Metodología: Se analizaron 25.338 informes histopatológicos correspondientes a biopsias realizadas en el Servicio de Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Regional de Iquique, durante los años 2006-2010. Se obtuvieron 257 informes compatibles con cáncer de piel. Para cada tipo de tumor se analizaron las variables de sexo, edad, raza, localización anatómica, servicio de derivación y tipo histológico. El análisis estadístico se realizó a través de STATA®. Resultados: Se obtuvo un 65 por ciento de CBC, 28 por ciento de CEC y un 7 por ciento de MM. Las tasas de incidencia del total de cáncer cutáneo fueron fluctuantes, CBC (entre 11.07 y 22.10/ 100.000 habitantes), CEC (entre 5.03 y 9.33)/ 100.000 habitantes), MM ( 5-9/100.000). En relación con la edad, la edad promedio de CBC fue de 69.8+/- 14.9, CEC fue de 76.9+/-10.3 y MM fue de 64.7+/-15 años. En cuanto a la localización anatómica se encontró CBC, 75 por ciento en cabeza; 14 por ciento en tronco, 3 por ciento en extremidades. En el caso del CEC, 32 por ciento en cabeza, 30 por ciento en tronco, 34 por ciento en extremidades. MM se localizaba en un 38,8 por ciento en extremidades, 33,3 por ciento en cabeza y 11 por ciento en tronco. Discusión: En nuestro estudio se observaron similitudes en la clínica y en las características histopatológicas del cáncer de piel con otras regiones de Chile (Santiago, Concepción); sin embargo, se observó un mayor porcentaje de CEC y la localización anatómica del CEC de esta población difiere de análisis tanto de estudios nacionales como internacionales, encontrando...

Introduction: Skin cancer incidence rates have increased in the last decades. The purpose of this investigation was to study the incidence rates and the clinical and histopathological pattern of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Malignant Melanoma (MM) in the National Health Service Hospital of Iquique, Chile. Methodology: 25.338 histopathological reports from the Anatomical Pathology Department were analyzed during the period 2006-2010. 257 skin tumors were found. The variables: sex, age, race, anatomical localization and histopathological types of each tumour were also studied. The statistical analysis was performed by STATA®. Results: 65 percent of BCC, 28 percent SCC, 7 percent of MM were found. The skin cancer incidence rates obtained in our study changed from year to year. BCC (changed between 11.07 and 22.1 / 100.000 inhabitants), SCC ( changed between 5.03 and 9.33/ inhabitants), MM ( changed between 5 and 9 /100.000 inhabitants). Regarding the age, the average age of BCC was 69.8+/- 14.9, of SCC was 76.9+/-10.3 and of MM was 64.7+/-15 years old. Concerning the anatomical location of the tumours, 75 percent of BCC were located in the head; 14 percent in trunk, 3% in lower and upper extremities. In the case of SCC, 32 percent were located in the head, 30 percent in the trunk, and 34 percent in lower and upper extremities. Furthermore, a 38.8 percent of MM percent were located in the lower and upper extremities, 33.3 percent of MM in the head and 11 percent in the trunk. Discussion: In this study, the clinical and histopathological pattern of the cutaneous tumours were similar to those found in other cities of Chile (Santiago, Concepción); however; we found a different anatomical location of SCC in this study, different of national and international results. We observed a higher location of SCC in trunk and extremities. Also, it is important to establish that in this study, we observed a higher percentage of SCC...

Cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs / Mohs micrographic surgery

A cirurgia de Mohs foi primeiramente descrita por Frederic Mohs para eliminar os tumores de pele de alto risco. Com a técnica de Mohs os médicos conseguem enxergar além da lesão visível, para identificar com precisão e remover todo o tumor, camada por camada, enquanto deixa a pele não comprometida ao redor intacta e sem danos. Com um método mais preciso e seguro de remoção de tumor se minimiza a chance de recrescimento e diminui o potencial de cicatrização inestética e desfigurante.

Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberans: experiência e discussão numa série de casos / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: experience and analysis of a clinical series

Introdução: Os dermatofibrossarcomas protuberans são tumores malignos da pele que, por serem pouco frequentes e de variadas apresentações, muitas vezes têm negligenciado o diagnóstico e a terapêutica, resultando principalmente em altas taxas de recidiva e, eventualmente, em maior mortalidade. O objetivo é avaliar dados epidemiológicos de pacientes portadores desta neoplasia e analisar os fatores determinantes da sua recidiva local. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de 19 casos, num período de dez anos, tratados no Hospital Santa Rita da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre com tratamento estatístico. Resultados: Foi verificada a recidiva em 5 pacientes, correspondendo a 26,5% da amostra, sem registro de óbito. Foram analisadas as variáveis: localização, tamanho, estadiamento e margens cirúrgicas, sendo a última estatisticamente significativa. (p<0,03). Conclusão: Embora ainda não haja consenso na literatura quanto à extensão das margens de ressecção nos dermatofibrossarcomas protuberans, certamente margens inferiores a 1 centímetro, como as preconizadas para outros tumores cutâneos, incluindo alguns melanomas, são inadequadas.

Introduction: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) are malignant tumors of the skin. Because they are infrequent and have varied presentations, they are often underdiagnosed and remain untreated, leading to high rates of recurrence and occasionally higher mortality. The aim here is to evaluate epidemiological data of patients with this neoplasia and to analyze the determinants of its local recurrence. Methods: A retrospective study with statistical analysis of 19 patients with DFSP treated at the Hospital Santa Rita, Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre over a period of ten years. Results: There was a recurrence in 5 patients, representing 26.5% of sample, with no record of death. We analyzed the following variables: location, size, stage and surgical margins, the latter being statistically significant (p <0.03). Conclusion: Although there is yet no consensus in the literature about the extent of resection margins in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, certainly margins less than 1.0 cm, as suggested for other skin tumors, including some melanomas, are inadequate.

Estudio morfométrico de mastocitos en tumores cutáneos / Morphometric study of mast cells in cutaneous tumors

Los mastocitos (M) han sido implicados en el crecimiento y diseminación tumoral. Se estudiaron los M en quince casos de cada una de las siguientes patologías: carcinoma basocelular (CBC), carcinoma espinocelular (CEC), melanoma (MM), queratoacantoma (QA) y queratosis seborreica (QS) con tinción de azul de toluidina. Encontramos que los CBC tenían la mayor cantidad de M seguidos en orden por QS, MM, CEC y QA. Se halló una diferencia extremadamente significativa comparando la cantidad de M en CBC con CEC, MM, QA y QS; QS con CEC, MM y QA. La mayor superficie celular de M la tuvo el CEC seguido de QA, MM, CBC y QS. El cotejo de la superficie de los M fue extremadamente significativa entre CBC con CEC, MM, QA; QS con MM, QA; CEC con MM. El CEC también presentó los M con mayor diámetro seguido por QA, MM, QS y CBC. Diferencia extremadamente significativa, de los diámetros de los M, se descubrió entre CBC con CEC, MM, QA; QS con CEC, MM, QA. Los M estaban aumentados en todas las patologías estudiadas comparados con piel normal. La superficie y diámetro mayor de los M en todas las enfermedades respecto de la piel normal fue extremadamente diferente. La superficie y el diámetro de los M fueron inversamente proporcionales a la cantidad de dichas células. No existe correlación entre malignidad y mayor número de mastocitos.

Mast cells (MC) have been implicated in tumor growth and spread. We analyzed MC in fifteen cases of each basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), malignant melanoma (MM), keratoacanthoma (KA) and seborrheic keratosis (SK) stained with toluidine blue. We found that BCC had the largest quantity of MC followed by SK, MM, SCC and KA. An extremely significant difference was found comparing MC quantity in BCC vs SCC, MM, KA and SK; SK vs SCC, MM and KA. SCC had the biggest MC area pursued by KA, MM, BCC and SK. The comparisons of MC areas were extremely significant in BCC vs SCC, MM, KA; SK vs MM, KA; SCC vs MM. SCC, also had the longest MC followed by KA, MM, SK and BCC. Extremely significant difference of MC length was found in BCC vs SCC, MM, KA, SK; SK vs SCC, MM, KA. MC were increased in every studied pathology compared with normal skin. The comparisons of MC areas and length of all of these diseases with NS were extremely different. MC area and length were inversely proportional with the quantity of MC. There is no coincidence between malignancy and great amount of MC.

Melanoma cutâneo: doença curável? Revisão de literatura e apresentação de um organograma de investigação e tratamento / Cutaneous melanoma: curable disease? Literature review and presentation of an organogram of investigation and treatment

O melanoma cutâneo é hoje o tumor que mais cresce em incidência no mundo. Representa cerca de 4% dos tumores cutâneos. Apresenta prognóstico bem mais reservado em relação ao carcinoma basocelular e epidermóides. Tem fatores de risco bem estudados, como, por exemplo, a história familiar e a exposição solar demasiada. Apresenta como fator prognóstico principal a presença de linfonodos comprometidos nas respectivas cadeias de drenagem. A primeira linha de tratamento é a cirúrgica, destacando-se na área de tratamento medicamentoso o uso de drogas biológicas, como interferon e a interleucina. Seu prognóstico geral de sobrevida em 10 anos varia entre 85% em países desenvolvidos, até 56% em países em desenvolvimento. Os autores realizam uma revisão bibliográfica criteriosa, além de proporem um organograma de investigação e tratamento baseado em dados de literatura internacional (AU)

At the present time the incidence of cutaneous melanoma is growing very fast and it has the highest rising rates in the world. It is responsible for approximately 4% of the cutaneous tumors, and has a worse prognosis when compared to basocelular or epidermoidis. Some risk factors are well studied, like the family history and excess of sun exposure. The most important prognostic factor is the lymph nodes involvement. The gold standard treatment, when possible, is surgery. The pharmacologic treatment is based on the use of biologic drugs like interferon and interleukins. The general prognosis varies from a survival of 56% in 10 years in underdeveloped countries to 85% in developed ones. The authors perform a careful review of the literature and propose a diagnosis and treatment protocol for these patients (AU)

Hemangiomas, nuevos enfoques terapéuticos / Hemangiomas: focus on new therapeutic options

Debido a que los hemangiomas son tumoraciones benignas frecuentes en la infancia, es importante establecer las diferencias existentes con otras anomalías vasculares. Esta revisión bibliográfica tiene como objetivos determinar las características clínicas especificas que constituyen un hemangioma y las posibilidades de una regresión rápida del tumor mediante el manejo temprano de nuevas formas terapéuticas utilizadas en la actualidad con la finalidad de disminuir secuelas que puedan afectar el bienestar psicológico del paciente; en aquellos casos de crecimiento tumoral exagerado o con complicaciones.Concluimos que la utilización de alta tecnología como el láser en etapa precoz, ha disminuido la proliferación celular causantes del desarrollo de estos tumores.

Hemangiomas are benign tumors very common during infancy. It is important to establish the difference that exists between hemangiomas and other vascular abnormalities. The objectives of this article are to determine: 1.The specifics clinical characteristics that an hemangioma has. 2.The possibilities of a fast regression of the tumor using new therapeutic methods.These new therapeutic methods will lower the side effects that affect the psychological well being of the patient specially in cases where the tumor has grown in a exaggerated way or when there are complications.We conclude that the use of new technology like laser treatment in an early stage has slowed down cellular growth that leads the development of this tumor.