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Reflexões sobre a ceratite fúngica por meio dos achados de exames histopatológicos / Reflections on mycotic keratitis based on findings from histopathologically examined specimens
Monte, Fernando Queiroz; Stadtherr, Niedja Marques.
  • Monte, Fernando Queiroz; Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Ceará. Fortaleza. BR
  • Stadtherr, Niedja Marques; Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Ceará. Fortaleza. BR
Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 72(2): 87-94, mar.-abr. 2013. ilus, graf, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-678372
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Estudo de botões corneanos por meio do exame histopatológico para verificar as alterações ocorridas nos tecidos corneanos numa infecção fúngica e tirar desses achados orientações para o diagnóstico e o tratamento.

MÉTODOS:

Trabalho retrospectivo, realizado num Banco de Olhos (BOO) entre janeiro de 2006 e junho de 2011, usando dados de prontuários a partir das informações enviadas pelos cirurgiões e sendo examinado material recebido de ceratoplastia penetrante com o exame de 38 peças de 35 pacientes, sendo processadas e feitas de uma a três colorações de acordo com as dificuldades diagnósticas.

RESULTADOS:

Os pacientes eram na maioria homens, 57% (n=35), a faixa etária acima de 60 anos a mais numerosa com 1/3 dos pacientes. Os casos de ceratite fúngica correspondiam à média de 6,4% (n=597) do material recebido no BOO e 1,65% (n=2310) dos transplantes ocorrido com o material fornecido nos últimos 5 anos. Pelas informações dos cirurgiões 39,5% (n=38) dos casos deviam-se a perfuração corneana. Usando as datas dos transplantes foi feita uma Tábua de Observação. Em 11 (n=38) casos, a córnea procedia de transplante anterior. As formas leveduriformes nos tecidos corneanos eram de 63% (n=38). Em 50% (n=38) dos casos o infiltrado inflamatório era pequeno ou inexistente. A camada de Descemet estava íntegra em 13% (n=38), enquanto eram encontrados fungos na superfície corneana de 45% (n=38) dos casos.

CONCLUSÃO:

A coleta do material poderá ser feita com sucesso mesmo depois de instalado o tratamento, entretanto, nas úlceras de córnea deve ser feito preferentemente a coleta de material com espátula para exame laboratorial e a microscopia confocal in vivo. A predominância das leveduras poderá ser devido a alterações morfológicas do fungo sofridas no tecido corneano. A penetração intraocular é facilitada por alterações da Camada de Descemet e pela própria capacidade do fungo de penetrar nos tecidos justificando o tratamento sistêmico desde o início.
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The study of fungal invasion and pathogenicity in corneal tissue observed through the histopathological examination of specimens obtained through penetrating keratoplasty ('PKP') of samples obtained from an Eye Bank ('EB'), with the aim of applying findings in diagnosis and treatment of the condition

METHODS:

Retrospective non-comparative case studies on samples collected between January 2006 and June 2011 based on identification data comprised of scant historical information sent by surgeons and material obtained through PKP, consisting of 38 samples from 35 patients. Processing involved special stains for fungi in order to detect the presence thereof, with one to three colourations being performed in accordance with diagnostic difficulty in relation to each sample.

RESULTS:

Patients were predominantly male (20 compared to 15 females), and the most represented age group was 60+ years of age (1/3 of the patients). Mycotic keratitis was detected in 6.4% (n= 597) of cases referred to the EB and in 1.65% (n= 2310) of transplants using corneal material provided by the EB over the last five years. According to historical information provided by surgeons, 39.5% (n= 38) of cases were due to perforation of the cornea. A statistical table was prepared using transplant data. 11 specimens (n= 38) were due to an anterior corneal graft. Yeasts were present in 63% (n= 38), and 50% (n= 38) of corneal tissue had mild or non-existing inflammation. 13% (n= 38) had whole Descemet layers, while 45% (n= 38) presented fungi on the corneal surface.

CONCLUSION:

Corneal grasping and confocal microscopy may be performed successfully after treatment has been initiated, although in corneal ulcers samples should ideally be collected with a spatula for laboratory testing in vivo. The high prevalence of yeasts in the samples we looked at may be due to morphologic changes in corneal tissue of fungal origin. Intraocular penetration of the fungi is facilitated by changes to the Descemet layer, and assisted by the fungi's own properties. Therefore systemic treatment is justified from the outset.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: In Vitro Techniques / Eye Infections, Fungal / Medical Records / Keratitis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Ceará/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: In Vitro Techniques / Eye Infections, Fungal / Medical Records / Keratitis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Secretaria de Saúde do Estado do Ceará/BR