Redox and metabolic strategies developed by anterior and posterior gills of the crab Neohelice granulata after short periods of hypo- or hyper-osmotic stress.

The aim of this study was to identify the response pattern of redox balance, Na+/K+ATPase activity and HSP70 expression in the posterior and anterior gills of the crab Neohelice granulata submitted to hypo- or hyper-osmotic stress for 1 h and 6 h. After 1 h of either type of osmotic stress, there was an increase in catalase activity, but a decrease in GSSG/GSH ratio (oxidized to reduced glutathione ratio) and Na+/K+ATPase activity in both gill sets. H2O2 levels decreased only in the posterior gills. H2O2 levels and Na+/K+ATPase activity remained reduced after 6 h of exposure to either type of osmotic stress in both gill sets. The GSSG/GSH ratio returned to initial levels after 6 h of hyper-osmotic stress, whereas it increased 10 times in both gill sets after hypo-osmotic stress. Furthermore, HSP70 protein expression increased in posterior gills after 6 h of hypo-osmotic stress. H2O2 levels in tank water decreased after hypo-osmotic challenge and increased after 6 h of hyper-osmotic stress, indicating increased H2O2 excretion. Therefore, N. granulata gills have redox, metabolic and molecular strategies to deal with rapid osmotic challenges, an important environmental parameter that influences juvenile and adult crab distribution and abundance within different populations.

Dipyrone in association with atropine inhibits the effect on gastric emptying induced by hypoglycemia in rats.

Atropine (AT) and dipyrone (Dp) induce a delay of gastric emptying (GE) of liquids in rats by inhibiting muscarinic receptors and activating ß2-adrenergic receptors, respectively. The objective of the present study was to determine the effects of pretreatment with AT and Dp, given alone or in combination, on the effect of hypoglycemia in the liquid GE in rats. Male Wistar adult rats (280-310 g) were pretreated intravenously with AT, Dp, AT plus Dp or their vehicle and then treated 30 min later with iv insulin or its vehicle (n=8-10 animals/group). Thirty min after treatment, GE was evaluated by determining, in awake rats, the percent gastric retention (%GR) of a saline meal labeled with phenol red administered by gavage. The results indicated that insulin induced hypoglycemia in a dose-dependent manner resulting in a significant reduction in %GR of liquid only at the highest dose tested (1 U/kg). Pretreatment with AT significantly increased %GR in the rats treated with 1 U/kg insulin. Surprisingly, after pretreatment with AT, the group treated with the lowest dose of insulin (0.25 U/kg) displayed significantly lower %GR compared to its control (vehicle-treated group), which was not seen in the non-pretreated animals. Pretreatment with Dp alone at the dose of 40 mg/kg induced an increase in %GR in both vehicle and 0.25 U/kg-treated rats. A higher dose of Dp alone (80 mg/kg) significantly reduced the effect of a marked hypoglycemia induced by 1 U/kg of insulin on GE while in combination with AT the effect was completely abolished. The results with AT suggest that moderate hypoglycemia may render the inhibitory mechanisms of GE ineffective while Dp alone and in combination with AT significantly overcame the effect of hypoglycemia on GE.

Glyceroneogenesis in the hepatopancreas of the crab Neohelice granulata: Diet, starvation and season effects.

We determined the activity of glyceroneogenesis from [2-14C]-pyruvate, the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase activity, [2-14C]-pyruvate oxidation and total lipid levels in the hepatopancreas of the crab Neohelice granulata fed with a carbohydrate-rich (HC) diet or a high-protein (HP) diet and then subjected to 5weeks of starvation, in summer and winter, to determine whether the seasonal adjustments of lipid metabolism to food scarcity are modulated by the composition of the diet previously given to the crabs. The results demonstrated that glyceroneogenesis is an active pathway in N. granulata hepatopancreas, and is regulated by seasonal variations, diet composition and starvation. This study showed that in summer the increase in the hepatopancreas glyceroneogenesis activity is among the strategies used by N. granulata fed an HP diet, to maintain the triglyceride/fatty acid cycle during starvation, a normal condition in the biological cycle of this crab. However, the administration of an HC diet reduced the glyceroneogenesis capacity in response to starvation in summer. In winter, the decrease in the glyceroneogenesis capacity in both fed (HP and HC diets) and starved crabs seems to be a strategy to reduce energy consumption and/or requirement. In contrast to the summer results, the incorporation of [2-14C]-pyruvate into 14CO2 was markedly higher in both diet (HC and HP) groups and in starved crabs during the winter. Four decades after the first study describing the glyceroneogenesis pathway in rat white adipose tissue, this pathway is evidenced for the first time in a crustacean.

Effect of selective beta-adrenoceptor blockade and surgical resection of the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex on delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine in rats

There is evidence for participation of peripheral β-adrenoceptors in delayed liquid gastric emptying (GE) induced in rats by dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), and antipyrine (At). The present study aimed to determine whether β-adrenoceptors are involved in delayed GE induced by phenylpyrazole derivatives and the role of the prevertebral sympathetic nervous system in this condition. Male Wistar rats weighing 220-280 g were used in the study. In the first experiment rats were intravenously pretreated with vehicle (V), atenolol 30 mg/kg (ATE, β1-adrenergic antagonist), or butoxamine 25 mg/kg (BUT, β2-adrenergic antagonist). In the second experiment, rats were pretreated with V or SR59230A 2 mg/kg (SRA, β3-adrenergic antagonist). In the third experiment, rats were subjected to surgical resection of the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex or to sham surgery. The groups were intravenously treated with saline (S), 240 µmol/kg Dp, AA, or At, 15 min after pretreatment with the antagonists or V and nine days after surgery. GE was determined 10 min later by measuring the percentage of gastric retention (%GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after gavage. The %GR (means±SE, n=6) values indicated that BUT abolished the effect of Dp (BUT+Dp vs V+Dp: 35.0%±5.1% vs 56.4%±2.7%) and At (BUT+At vs V+At: 33.5%±4.7% vs 52.9%±2.6%) on GE, and significantly reduced (P<0.05) the effect of AA (BUT+AA vs V+AA: 48.0%±5.0% vs 65.2%±3.8%). ATE, SRA, and sympathectomy did not modify the effects of treatments. These results suggest that β2-adrenoceptor activation occurred in delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by the phenylpyrazole derivatives dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine. Additionally, the released neurotransmitter did not originate in the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex.

Effect of selective ß-adrenoceptor blockade and surgical resection of the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex on delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine in rats.

There is evidence for participation of peripheral ß-adrenoceptors in delayed liquid gastric emptying (GE) induced in rats by dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), and antipyrine (At). The present study aimed to determine whether ß-adrenoceptors are involved in delayed GE induced by phenylpyrazole derivatives and the role of the prevertebral sympathetic nervous system in this condition. Male Wistar rats weighing 220-280 g were used in the study. In the first experiment rats were intravenously pretreated with vehicle (V), atenolol 30 mg/kg (ATE, ß1-adrenergic antagonist), or butoxamine 25 mg/kg (BUT, ß2-adrenergic antagonist). In the second experiment, rats were pretreated with V or SR59230A 2 mg/kg (SRA, ß3-adrenergic antagonist). In the third experiment, rats were subjected to surgical resection of the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex or to sham surgery. The groups were intravenously treated with saline (S), 240 µmol/kg Dp, AA, or At, 15 min after pretreatment with the antagonists or V and nine days after surgery. GE was determined 10 min later by measuring the percentage of gastric retention (%GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after gavage. The %GR (means±SE, n=6) values indicated that BUT abolished the effect of Dp (BUT+Dp vs V+Dp: 35.0%±5.1% vs 56.4%±2.7%) and At (BUT+At vs V+At: 33.5%±4.7% vs 52.9%±2.6%) on GE, and significantly reduced (P<0.05) the effect of AA (BUT+AA vs V+AA: 48.0%±5.0% vs 65.2%±3.8%). ATE, SRA, and sympathectomy did not modify the effects of treatments. These results suggest that ß2-adrenoceptor activation occurred in delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by the phenylpyrazole derivatives dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine. Additionally, the released neurotransmitter did not originate in the celiac-superior mesenteric ganglion complex.

Evidence for the involvement of peripheral ß-adrenoceptors in delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine in rats.

Dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), and antipyrine (At) delay liquid gastric emptying (GE) in rats. We evaluated adrenergic participation in this phenomenon in a study in male Wistar rats (250-300 g) pretreated subcutaneously with guanethidine (GUA), 100 mg·kg-1·day-1, or vehicle (V) for 2 days before experimental treatments. Other groups of animals were pretreated intravenously (iv) 15 min before treatment with V, prazosin (PRA; 1 mg/kg), yohimbine (YOH; 3 mg/kg), or propranolol (PRO; 4 mg/kg), or with intracerebroventricular (icv) administration of 25 µg PRO or V. The groups were treated iv with saline or with 240 µmol/kg Dp, AA, or At. GE was determined 10 min later by measuring the percentage of gastric retention (%GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after gavage. %GR (mean ± SE, n=8) indicated that GUA abolished the effect of Dp (GUA vs V=31.7 ± 1.6 vs 47.1 ± 2.3%) and of At (33.2 ± 2.3 vs 54.7 ± 3.6%) on GE and significantly reduced the effect of AA (48.1 ± 3.2 vs 67.2 ± 3.1%). PRA and YOH did not modify the effect of the drugs. %GR (mean ± SE, n=8) indicated that iv, but not icv, PRO abolished the effect of Dp (PRO vs V=29.1 ± 1.7 vs 46.9 ± 2.7%) and At (30.5 ± 1.7 vs 49 ± 3.2%) and significantly reduced the effect of AA (48.4 ± 2.6 vs 59.5 ± 3.1%). These data suggest activation of peripheral ß-adrenoceptors in the delayed GE induced by phenylpyrazolone derivatives.

Evidence for the involvement of peripheral -adrenoceptors in delayed liquid gastric emptying induced by dipyrone, 4-aminoantipyrine, and antipyrine in rats

Dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), and antipyrine (At) delay liquid gastric emptying (GE) in rats. We evaluated adrenergic participation in this phenomenon in a study in male Wistar rats (250-300 g) pretreated subcutaneously with guanethidine (GUA), 100 mg·kg−1·day−1, or vehicle (V) for 2 days before experimental treatments. Other groups of animals were pretreated intravenously (iv) 15 min before treatment with V, prazosin (PRA; 1 mg/kg), yohimbine (YOH; 3 mg/kg), or propranolol (PRO; 4 mg/kg), or with intracerebroventricular (icv) administration of 25 µg PRO or V. The groups were treated iv with saline or with 240 µmol/kg Dp, AA, or At. GE was determined 10 min later by measuring the percentage of gastric retention (%GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after gavage. %GR (mean±SE, n=8) indicated that GUA abolished the effect of Dp (GUA vs V=31.7±1.6 vs 47.1±2.3%) and of At (33.2±2.3 vs 54.7±3.6%) on GE and significantly reduced the effect of AA (48.1±3.2 vs 67.2±3.1%). PRA and YOH did not modify the effect of the drugs. %GR (mean±SE, n=8) indicated that iv, but not icv, PRO abolished the effect of Dp (PRO vs V=29.1±1.7 vs 46.9±2.7%) and At (30.5±1.7 vs 49±3.2%) and significantly reduced the effect of AA (48.4±2.6 vs 59.5±3.1%). These data suggest activation of peripheral β-adrenoceptors in the delayed GE induced by phenylpyrazolone derivatives.

Phenylpyrazolone derivatives inhibit gastric emptying in rats by a capsaicin-sensitive afferent pathway

Dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA) and antipyrine (At) administered iv and Dp administered icv delay gastric emptying (GE) in rats. The participation of capsaicin (Cps)-sensitive afferent fibers in this phenomenon was evaluated. Male Wistar rats were pretreated sc with Cps (50 mg/kg) or vehicle between the first and second day of life and both groups were submitted to the eye-wiping test. GE was determined in these animals at the age of 8/9 weeks (weight: 200-300 g). Ten minutes before the study, the animals of both groups were treated iv with Dp, AA or At (240 μmol/kg), or saline; or treated icv with Dp (4 μmol/animal) or saline. GE was determined 10 min after treatment by measuring percent gastric retention (GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after orogastric administration. Percent GR (mean ± SEM, N = 8) in animals pretreated with Cps and treated with Dp, AA or At (35.8 ± 3.2, 35.4 ± 2.2, and 35.6 ± 2 percent, respectively) did not differ from the GR of saline-treated animals pretreated with vehicle (36.8 ± 2.8 percent) and was significantly lower than in animals pretreated with vehicle and treated with the drugs (52.1 ± 2.8, 66.2 ± 4, and 55.8 ± 3 percent, respectively). The effect of icv administration of Dp (N = 6) was not modified by pretreatment with Cps (63.3 ± 5.7 percent) compared to Dp-treated animals pretreated with vehicle (62.3 ± 2.4 percent). The results suggest the participation of capsaicin-sensitive afferent fibers in the delayed GE induced by iv administration of Dp, AA and At, but not of icv Dp.

Phenylpyrazolone derivatives inhibit gastric emptying in rats by a capsaicin-sensitive afferent pathway.

Dipyrone (Dp), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA) and antipyrine (At) administered iv and Dp administered icv delay gastric emptying (GE) in rats. The participation of capsaicin (Cps)-sensitive afferent fibers in this phenomenon was evaluated. Male Wistar rats were pretreated sc with Cps (50 mg/kg) or vehicle between the first and second day of life and both groups were submitted to the eye-wiping test. GE was determined in these animals at the age of 8/9 weeks (weight: 200-300 g). Ten minutes before the study, the animals of both groups were treated iv with Dp, AA or At (240 micromol/kg), or saline; or treated icv with Dp (4 micromol/animal) or saline. GE was determined 10 min after treatment by measuring % gastric retention (GR) of saline labeled with phenol red 10 min after orogastric administration. Percent GR (mean +/- SEM, N = 8) in animals pretreated with Cps and treated with Dp, AA or At (35.8 +/- 3.2, 35.4 +/- 2.2, and 35.6 +/- 2%, respectively) did not differ from the GR of saline-treated animals pretreated with vehicle (36.8 +/- 2.8%) and was significantly lower than in animals pretreated with vehicle and treated with the drugs (52.1 +/- 2.8, 66.2 +/- 4, and 55.8 +/- 3%, respectively). The effect of icv administration of Dp (N = 6) was not modified by pretreatment with Cps (63.3 +/- 5.7%) compared to Dp-treated animals pretreated with vehicle (62.3 +/- 2.4%). The results suggest the participation of capsaicin-sensitive afferent fibers in the delayed GE induced by iv administration of Dp, AA and At, but not of icv Dp.

[Long-term paratesticular leiomyosarcoma. Conceptual and literature review]. / Leiomiosarcoma paratesticular de larga evolución. Revisión conceptual y de la literatura.

INTRODUCTION: To know the incidence and clinical and pathologic characteristics of the paratesticular leiomyosarcoma (LMS) with the contribution of a case of long evolution, studying the histopathologic criteria that must be valued for this type of tumours. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 73-year-old patient includes for study with scrotal tumour present left side for 30 months. Histopathologic and imunohistochemical study is realized. Of equal form there is realized a bibliographical search of this type of tumours and their different subtypes across Medline and of not index-linked search. RESULTS: Our case is the second of greater evolution of international literature, first in greater of 60 years and one of those of smaller mitotic index (1 x 50 cga). Nevertheless, his atipia, tumorlike necrosis next to 50% of the injury and its pleomorphic properties, as well as his inmunophenotypic characterization corresponds with a well differentiated LMS, degree 1 (French Federation Cancer). We have found only 107 published cases of this type of sarcomas, of them 5 in our country, which gives to a profile of the low incidence of these tumours, that within sarcomas 1% do not reach. We included the clinical and pathologic profile of such. CONCLUSIONS: The long evolution of a paratesticular tumour and the absence of metastasis does not exclude its malignancy. The low incident of the LMSs in this location, implies that a protocol of actuation validate for such does not exist. We considered of great importance, its creation on the part of urologist, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists like he took control of located in retroperitoneal cavity and deep soft tissues.

Leiomiosarcoma paratesticular de larga evolución. Revisión conceptual y de la literatura / Long-term paratesticular leiomiosarcoma. Conceptual and literature review

Introducción: Conocer la incidencia y características clínico patológicas del leiomiosarcoma (LMS) paratesticular con la aportación de un caso de larga evolución, estudiando los criterios histopatológicos que deben valorarse en este tipo deneoplasias. Material y métodos: Se incluye para estudio un paciente de 73 años con tumoración escrotal izquierda presente desde hace 30 meses. Se realiza estudio histopatológico e inmunohistoquímico. De igual forma se realiza un examen bibliográfico de este tipo de tumores y sus diferentes subtipos a través de Medline y de búsqueda no indexada. Resultados: Nuestro caso es el segundo de mayor evolución de la literatura internacional, el primero en mayores de 60 años y uno de los de menor índice mitótico (1 x 50 cga). Sin embargo, su atipia, necrosis tumoral próxima al 50% de la lesión y su pleomorfismo, así como su inmunofenotipo se corresponde con un LMS bien diferenciado grado 1 (French Federation Cancer).Hemos encontrado tan solo 107 casos publicados de este tipo de sarcomas, de ellos 5 en nuestro país, lo que da un perfil de la baja incidencia de estas neoplasias, que dentro de los sarcomas no alcanzan el 1%. Incluimos el perfil clínico patológico de los mismos. Conclusiones: La larga evolución de una tumoración paratesticular y la ausencia de metástasis no excluye su malignidad. La baja incidencia de los LMSs en esta localización implica que no exista un protocolo de actuación consensuado para los mismos. Consideramos de gran importancia su creación por parte de urólogos, oncólogos, radiólogos y patólogos al igual que se hizo con los localizados en retroperitoneo y tejidos blandos profundos (AU)

Introduction: To know the incidence and clinical and pathologic characteristics of the paratesticular leiomyosarcoma (LMS) with the contribution of a case of long evolution, studying the histopathologic criteria that must be valued for this type of tumours. Material and metods: A 73-year-old patient includes for study with scrotal tumour present left side for 30 months. Histopathologic and imunohistochemical study is realized. Of equal form there is realized a bibliographical search of this type of tumours and their different subtypes across Medline and of not index-linked search. Results: Our case is the second of greater evolution of international literature, first in greater of 60 years and one of those of smaller mitotic index (1 x 50 cga). Nevertheless, his atipia, tumor like necrosis next to 50% of the injury and its pleomorphic properties, as well as his inmunophenotypic characterization corresponds with a well differentiated LMS, degree 1 (French Federation Cancer).We have found only 107 published cases of this type of sarcomas, of them 5 in our country, which gives to a profile of the low incidence of these tumours, that within sarcomas 1% do not reach. We included the clinical and pathologic profile of such. Conclusions: The long evolution of a paratesticular tumour and the absence of metastasis does not exclude its malignancy. The low incident of the LMSs in this location, implies that a protocol of actuation validate for such does not exist. We considered of great importance, its creation on the part of urologist, oncologists, radiologists and pathologists like he took control of located in retroperitoneal cavity and deep soft tissues (AU)

[Epididymis trombosed hemangioma in old patient. Presentation of 1 case with conceptual review and of the literature]. / Hemangioma epididimario trombosado en paciente mayor. Presentación de 1 caso con revisión conceptual y de la literatura.

INTRODUCTION: Though theoretically in the paratesticular region one can develop any type of benign tumour of soft tissues, they are the lipomas, leiomyomas and adenomatoid tumours the most usual whereas the hemangiomas are less common. We contribute a new case of epididymis intrascrotal hemangioma (HI), valuing the bibliography that allows us to know the incidence and clinic-pathologic characteristics of these tumours. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A 74-year-old patient includes for study with right scrotal tumour, who is practised orchiectomy. Hystopathologic study is realized. Of equal form there is realized a bibliographical examination of this type of tumours across Medline and of not index-linked search with conceptual review and of the literature. RESULTS: The injury corresponds with a HI cavernous trombosed of epididymis with testicular parenchyma respected. Your hystopathologic diagnosis does not present problems, whereas the clinical one and ultrasonographic study, reaches the whole spectrum of tumours, benign and malignant of soft tissues. The number of intrascrotal hemangiomas of epididymis described in the literature is very limited. CONCLUSIONS: The scrotal tumours are necessary a preoperatory clinical and sonographic study completely, in spite of the fact that they are diagnosed the majority after your surgical removal. The complex system of the tissues on the zone paratesticular implies that the differential enclosed diagnosis does not allow to differentiate, malignant tumours of benign. The low incident of many of these masses has determined the mistake of standardized protocols for your diagnosis but also for their unified treatment.

Hemangioma epididimario trombosado en paciente mayor. Presentación de 1 caso con revisión conceptual y de la literatura / Epididymis trombosed hemangioma in old patient. Presentation of 1 case with conceptual review and of the literature

Introducción: Aunque teóricamente en la región para testicular puede desarrollarse cualquier tipo de tumor benigno de tejidos blandos, son los lipomas, leiomiomas y tumores adenomatoides los más frecuentes, mientras que los hemangiomas son menos comunes. Aportamos un nuevo caso de hemangioma intraescrotal (H I), localizado en epidídimo, valorando la bibliografía que nos permita conocer la incidencia y características clínico patológicas de estos tumores. Material y métodos: Se incluye para estudio un paciente de 74 años con tumoración escrotal derecha, a quien se practica orquiectomía. Se realiza estudio histopatológico. De igual forma se realiza un examen bibliográfico de este tipo de tumores a través de Medline y de búsqueda no indexada con revisión conceptual y de la literatura. Resultados: Se corresponde la lesión con un HI cavernoso trombosado de epidídimo con parénquima testicular respetado. Su diagnóstico histopatológico no presenta problemas, mientras que el clínico y ultrasonográfico, alcanza todo el espectro de tumores de partes blandas, benignos y malignos. El número de hemangiomas intraescrotales epididimarios descritos en la literatura es muy reducido. Conclusiones: Los tumores escrotales, precisan de un estudio preoperatorio clínico y ecográfico completo, a pesar de que la mayoria son diagnosticados tras su extirpación quirúrgica. El complejo sistema tisular de la zona paratesticular implica que el diagnóstico diferencial incluso no permita diferenciar tumores malignos de benignos. La baja incidencia de muchas de estas neoplasias ha condicionado la falta de protocolos estandarizados para su diagnóstico pero también para su tratamiento unificado (AU)

Introduction: Though theoretically in the para testicular region one can develop any type of benign tumour of soft tissues, they are the lipomas, leiomyomas and adenomatoid tumours the most usual whereas the hemangiomas are less common. We contribute a new case of epididymis intrascrotal hemangioma (H I), valuing the bibliography that allows us to know the incidence and clinic-pathologic characteristics of these tumours. Material and Metod: A 74-year-old patient includes for study with right scrotal tumour, who is practised orchiectomy. Hystopathologic study is realized. Of equal form there is realized a bibliographical examination of this type of tumour sacross Medline and of not index-linked search with conceptual review and of the literature. Results: The injury corresponds with a HI cavernous trombosed of epididymis with testicular parenchyma respected. Your hystopathologic diagnosis does not present problems, whereas the clinical one and ultrasonographic study, reaches the whole spectrum of tumours, benign and malignant of soft tissues. The number of intrascrotal hemangiomas of epididymis described in the literature is very limited. Conclusions: The scrotal tumours are necessary a preoperatory clinical and sonographic study completely, in spite of the fact that they are diagnosed the majority after your surgical removal. The complex system of the tissues on the zone paratesticular implies that the differential enclosed diagnosis does not allow to differentiate, malignant tumours of benign. The low incident of many of these masses has determined the mistake of standardized protocols for your diagnosis but also for their unified treatment (AU)

Fibrohistiocitoma maligno «inflamatorio» de cordón espermático con infiltración sobre leioma inguinal. Presentación de 1 caso con revisión conceptual y de la literatura / Inflammatory malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the spermatic cord infiltrating an inguinal leiomyoma. Case report with conceptual and bibliographic reviews

Objetivo: Estudiar los fibrohistiocitomas malignos (FHM) paratesticulares desde el punto de vista clínico-histológico, inmunohistoquímico y su histogénesis. Métodos: A través de Medline y búsqueda no indexada de la literatura científica internacional hemos encontrado un total de 77 casos de FHM paratesticulares que globalmente plantean problemas diagnósticos, terminológicos y terapeúticos. Resultado: Incluímos el caso número 78 de FHM de cordón espermático que presenta unas especiales características (no descritas hasta la fecha) de fistulización cutánea e infiltración de un leiomioma inguinal, con confirmación histológica e inmunohistoquímica. Realizamos una revisión conceptual de este tipo de neoplasias incluyendo la valoración de las contradicciones y reclasificaciones que ha sufrido desde su primera descripción, lo que hace que sean subestimados y su prevalencia real en las series internacionales sea muy variable: del 7 al 37% de los sarcomas paratesticulares. También, el hecho de su baja incidencia ha condicionado una carencia de protocolos de diagnóstico y tratamiento. Conclusiones: Los tumores paratesticulares, aunque infrecuentes, tienen una alta tasa de malignidad. El concepto de FHM ha variado a lo largo de los últimos 15 años. Hoy, este término, es sinónimo de sarcoma pleomórfico indiferenciado y ha llegado a ser un diagnóstico de exclusión (Vimentina + / CD 68 + -ocasionalmente- sin diferencias ultraestructurales), reservándose el subtipo inflamatorio para aquellos que tienen un componente inflamatorio e histiocítico. Es imprescindible en esta localización la realización de una biopsia intraoperatoria, ya que incluso es difícil precisar preoperatoriamente, si una lesión es benigna o maligna. El diagnóstico diferencial tan solo se resuelve tras el estudio microscópico e inmunohistoquímico. Un leiomioma próximo a esta localización (inguinal) podría diagnosticarse y confundirse con un nódulo del FHM principal. Su inmunofenotipo nos permitió diagnosticarlo no solo como leiomioma (marcadores de actinas y desmina positivos), sino también observar la infiltración por el FHM (AU)

Objectives: To study paratesticular malignant fibrous histiocytomas (FHM) from the clinical, histological, immunohistochemical and histogenetic, point of view. Methods: Through Medline and not index-linked search of international scientific literature we have found a total of 77 cases of paratesticular FHM that globally create diagnostic, terminological and therapeutic problems. Results: We include the case number 78 of FHM of spermatic cord, that presents a few special characteristics (not described before) of cutaneous fistula and infiltration of an inguinal leiomyoma, with histological and immunohistochemical confirmation. We performed a conceptual review of this type of tumours, including the evaluation of contradictions and reclassifications that has undergone from its first description, which causes that they are underestimated and their real prevalence in international series is very variable: from 7 to 37 % of paratesticular sarcomas. Also, the fact of their low incidence has determined the lack of protocols for diagnosis and treatment. Conclusions: Paratesticular tumours, although infrequent, have a high rate of malignancy. The FHM concept has varied throughout the last 15 years. Today, this term is synonymous of pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma and has been an exclusion diagnosis (Vimentin [+] / CD 68 [+] -occasionally- without ultrastructural differences), reserving the inflammatory subtype for which they have an inflammatory and histiocytic component. The accomplishment of an intraoperatory biopsy is essential in this location, since it is even difficult to know preoperatively, if a lesion is benign or malignant. The differential diagnosis is only solved after microscopic and inmunohistochemical study. Leiomyoma next to this location (inguinal) could be diagnosed and confused with a nodule of the main FHM. Their immunophenotype allowed us to diagnose it not only as leiomyoma (myogenic markers were positive -non skeletal muscle-), but also to observe the infiltration by the FHM (AU)

Seasonal variations in the biochemical composition of the crayfish Parastacus defossus (Crustacea, Decapoda) in its natural environment.

The crayfish Parastacus defossus occurs in Uruguay and the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. It lives in swamps and lakes, where it digs sloped subterranean tunnels that are used as burrows. Because there is little information about the biology, physiology and ecology of this species, the aim of this study was to identify the seasonal variations of its carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Crayfish were collected monthly (from November 2002 to February 2004) in the Lami region, Porto Alegre municipality (30 degrees 11'41''S-51 degrees 06'00''W). Haemolymph samples, used for determination of glucose, total proteins, triglycerides, total cholesterol and total lipids, were collected in the field using potassium oxalate as an anti-clotting agent. The animals and haemolymph samples were immediately frozen in the field. In the laboratory, the hepatopancreas, gills and abdominal muscles were removed for determination of glycogen, triglycerides, total cholesterol and total lipids. The findings suggest that in P. defossus, lipids are an important reserve of energy used during reproduction in both males and females; whereas glycogen may be used during periods of intense activity or environmental stress.

Sarcoma de partes blandas: una patología infrecuente con clínica habitual / Soft tissue sarcoma: an uncommon disease with common symptoms

Los sarcomas de partes blandas son un grupo de tumores poco frecuentes que pueden originarse en cualquier parte del cuerpo, aunque la mayoría ocurre en las extremidades. Tradicionalmente han sido tratados con cirugía escisional y radioterapia, reservando el uso de la quimioterapia para la enfermedad avanzada. Preservar la función de la extremidad afecta es el objetivo ideal en el tratamiento de los sarcomas de tejidos blandos de extremidades. Una cuidadosa evaluación preterapéutica es fundamental en su tratamiento. Estos tumores son mejor tratados en centros multidisciplinarios especializados en el tratamiento de esta enfermedad. Presentamos un caso de sarcoma localizado en muslo derecho en un paciente de 43 años que acudió a la consulta por dolor en la extremidad inferior derecha

Soft-tissue sarcomas are uncommon tumors that can arise anywhere in the body, although most of them occur in the limbs. They have been traditionally managed by wide excisional surgery and radiotherapy, the use of chemotherapy being reserved for advanced disease. Function-preserving limb conservation is the goal of treatment for soft-tissue sarcomas of the limbs. Accurate pretreatment evaluation is critical for treating soft-tissue sarcomas. These tumors are best treated in multidisciplinary centers that specialize in treating this disease. We present a case of sarcoma localized in right thigh in a 43 year old man who presented in the consulting room due to pain in the right lower limb

Effect of 4-aminoantipyrine on gastric compliance and liquid emptying in rats.

Dipyrone (Dp) delays gastric emptying (GE) in rats. There is no information about whether 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), one of its metabolites, has the same effect. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of AA and Dp on GE when administered intravenously (iv) and intracerebroventricularly (icv) (240 micromol/kg and 4 micromol/animal, respectively) and on gastric compliance when administered iv (240 micromol/kg). GE was determined in male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g (5-10 per group) after icv or iv injection of the drug by measuring percent gastric retention (GR) of a saline meal labeled with phenol red 10 min after administration by gavage. Gastric compliance was estimated in anesthetized rats (10-11 per group), with the construction of volume-pressure curves during intragastric infusion of a saline meal. Compliance was significantly greater in animals receiving Dp (mean +/- SEM = 0.26 +/- 0.009 mL/mmHg) and AA (0.24 +/- 0.012 mL/mmHg) than in controls (0.19 +/- 0.009 mL/mmHg). AA and Dp administered iv significantly increased GR (64.4 +/- 2.5 and 54.3 +/- 3.8%, respectively) compared to control (34 +/- 2.2%), a phenomenon observed only with Dp after icv administration. Subdiaphragmatic vagotomy reduced the effect of AA (GR = 31.4 +/- 1.5%) compared to sham-treated animals. Baclofen, a GABAB receptor agonist, administered icv significantly reduced the effect of AA (GR = 28.1 +/- 1.3%). We conclude that Dp and AA increased gastric compliance and AA delayed GE, with the participation of the vagus nerve, through a pathway that does not involve a direct action of the drug on the central nervous system.

Effect of 4-aminoantipyrine on gastric compliance and liquid emptying in rats

Dipyrone (Dp) delays gastric emptying (GE) in rats. There is no information about whether 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), one of its metabolites, has the same effect. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of AA and Dp on GE when administered intravenously (iv) and intracerebroventricularly (icv) (240 æmol/kg and 4 æmol/animal, respectively) and on gastric compliance when administered iv (240 æmol/kg). GE was determined in male Wistar rats weighing 250-300 g (5-10 per group) after icv or iv injection of the drug by measuring percent gastric retention (GR) of a saline meal labeled with phenol red 10 min after administration by gavage. Gastric compliance was estimated in anesthetized rats (10-11 per group), with the construction of volume-pressure curves during intragastric infusion of a saline meal. Compliance was significantly greater in animals receiving Dp (mean ± SEM = 0.26 ± 0.009 mL/mmHg) and AA (0.24 ± 0.012 mL/mmHg) than in controls (0.19 ± 0.009 mL/mmHg). AA and Dp administered iv significantly increased GR (64.4 ± 2.5 and 54.3 ± 3.8 percent, respectively) compared to control (34 ± 2.2 percent), a phenomenon observed only with Dp after icv administration. Subdiaphragmatic vagotomy reduced the effect of AA (GR = 31.4 ± 1.5 percent) compared to sham-treated animals. Baclofen, a GABA B receptor agonist, administered icv significantly reduced the effect of AA (GR = 28.1 ± 1.3 percent). We conclude that Dp and AA increased gastric compliance and AA delayed GE, with the participation of the vagus nerve, through a pathway that does not involve a direct action of the drug on the central nervous system.

Effect of antipyrine on the gastric emptying of liquid in rats.

Antipyrine (At) and dipyrone (Dp) delay gastric emptying (GE) in rats. The objective of the present study was to assess the effects of intravenous (iv) and intracerebroventricular (icv) administration of At and Dp on the GE of liquid by rats. GE was assessed in male Wistar rats (5-10 in each group) 10 min after the icv or iv drug injection by measuring percent gastric retention (%GR) of a saline test meal labeled with phenol red 10 min after administration by gavage. The At iv group was significantly higher (64.4 +/- 2.6%) compared to control (33.4 +/- 1.5%) but did not differ from the Dp group (54.3 +/- 3.8%). After icv administration of At, %GR (34.2 +/- 2%) did not differ from control (32.6 +/- 1.9%), but was significantly higher after Dp (54.5 +/- 2.3%). Subdiaphragmatic vagotomy significantly reduced %GR in the At group (30.2 +/- 0.7%) compared to the sham group, but was significantly higher than in the controls (23.0 +/- 0.5%). In the animals treated with At iv, baclofen significantly reduced %GR (28.3 +/- 2.4%) compared to vehicle-treated animals (55.2 +/- 3.2%). The same occurred in the animals treated iv with vehicle and icv with baclofen. Although vagotomy and baclofen reduced %GR per se, the reduction was twice more marked in the animals treated with At. The results suggest that At administered iv, but not icv, delays GE of liquid in rats with the participation, at least in part, of the vagus nerve and that this phenomenon is blocked by the activation of GABA B receptors in the central nervous system.

Effect of antipyrine on the gastric emptying of liquid in rats

Antipyrine (At) and dipyrone (Dp) delay gastric emptying (GE) in rats. The objective of the present study was to assess the effects of intravenous (iv) and intracerebroventricular (icv) administration of At and Dp on the GE of liquid by rats. GE was assessed in male Wistar rats (5-10 in each group) 10 min after the icv or iv drug injection by measuring percent gastric retention ( percentGR) of a saline test meal labeled with phenol red 10 min after administration by gavage. The At iv group was significantly higher (64.4 ± 2.6 percent) compared to control (33.4 ± 1.5 percent) but did not differ from the Dp group (54.3 ± 3.8 percent). After icv administration of At, percentGR (34.2 ± 2 percent) did not differ from control (32.6 ± 1.9 percent), but was significantly higher after Dp (54.5 ± 2.3 percent). Subdiaphragmatic vagotomy significantly reduced percentGR in the At group (30.2 ± 0.7 percent) compared to the sham group, but was significantly higher than in the controls (23.0 ± 0.5 percent). In the animals treated with At iv, baclofen significantly reduced percentGR (28.3 ± 2.4 percent) compared to vehicle-treated animals (55.2 ± 3.2 percent). The same occurred in the animals treated iv with vehicle and icv with baclofen. Although vagotomy and baclofen reduced percentGR per se, the reduction was twice more marked in the animals treated with At. The results suggest that At administered iv, but not icv, delays GE of liquid in rats with the participation, at least in part, of the vagus nerve and that this phenomenon is blocked by the activation of GABA B receptors in the central nervous system.