Biomarcadores evolutivos de cáncer gástrico en Nariño / Evolutionary biomarkers of gastric cancer in Nariño

Objetivo: Dilucidar el papel de la coevolución del genoma humano y de Helicobacter pylori en la patogenesis gástrica en población de Nariño-Colombia. Materiales y Métodos: Se aisló Helicobacter pylori de biopsias gástricas obtenidas de 292 pacientes con enfermedad gástrica de Nariño. El diagnóstico histológico se realizó por la clasificación de Sydney. Se incluyeron 252 cepas de H. pylori para el análisis MLST, que las asignó a poblaciones ancestrales (hpAfrica1, hpAfrica2, hpEurope, hpEAsia). Para los análisis evolutivos humanos se utilizó Immunochip y el software ESTRUCTURE para determinar proporciones de ascendencia por comparación con 712 secuencias globales de base MLST de H. pylori (http://pubmlst.org/helicobacter). Resultados: Las cepas de H. pylori en Nariño se derivan de cuatro poblaciones ancestrales: Africa (AA1), Europea (AE1 y AE2) y Asia Oriental (AEA). Los aislamientos contenían fracciones sustanciales de ancestría africana AA1 en la costa, y europea, AE2 en la región montañosa. Debido a que la población de montaña tenía un mínimo de ancestría africana del huésped, nos preguntamos si AA1 aumentaba la gravedad de las lesiones gástricas en los sujetos con baja ancestría africana. Tal escenario podría significar una coadaptación interrumpida: disrupción de la coevolución humano-H. pylori. Cuando consideramos a las 56 personas con menos del 17,6% de ancestria africana, encontramos que todas las personas que portaban H. pylori con >19,8% de ancestría africana AA1, n = 20 tenían lesiones severas. Conclusión: Las relaciones coevolutivas humano-H. pylori son biomarcadores importantes de enfermedad gástrica, y la interrupción de estas relaciones desenlazan lesiones gástricas mas avanzadas en Nariño.

Objective: To elucidate the role of the coevolution of the human genome and Helicobacter pylori in gastric pathogenesis in a population from Nariño-Colombia. Materials and Methods: Helicobacter pylori was isolated from gastric biopsies obtained from 292 patients with Nariño gastric disease. The histological diagnosis was made by the Sydney classification. 252 H. pylori isolates were included for MLST analysis, which assigned them to ancestral populations (hpAfrica1, hpAfrica2, hpEurope, hpEAsia). Immunochip was used for human evolutionary analyses. STRUCTURE software to determine ancestry proportions by comparison with 712 global H. pylori MLST base sequences (http://pubmlst.org/helicobacter). Results: The H. pylori strains in Nariño derive from four ancestral populations: African (AA1), European (AE1 and AE2), and East Asian (AEA). The isolates contained substantial fractions of AA1 African ancestry on the coast, and AE2 European ancestry in the mountains. Because the mountain population had minimal African ancestry of the host, we wondered if AA1 increased the severity of gastric lesions in subjects of low African ancestry. Such a scenario could signify disrupted coadaptation: disruption of human-H. pylori coevolution. When we considered the 56 individuals with less than 17.6% African ancestry, we found that all individuals carrying H. pylori with >19.8% AA1 African ancestry, (n = 20) had severe lesions. Conclusion: Human and H. pylori coevolutionary relationships are important biomarkers of gastric disease, and disruption of these relationships results in more advanced gastric lesions in Nariño-Colombia.

Ancestros de Helicobacter pylori de una zona de Nariño con alto riesgo de cáncer gástrico / Helicobacter pylori ancestors from an area of Nariño with high risk of gastric cancer

Objetivo: Determinar la ancestría de Helicobacter pylori aislado de pacientes provenientes de una zona de alto riesgo de cáncer gástrico del departamento de Nariño. Materiales y Métodos: Se incluyeron 16 pacientes con síntomas de dispepsia e infectados con Helicobacter pylori. Se utilizaron biopsias gástricas para el cultivo de Helicobacter pylori y subsecuente secuenciación del genoma total por Illumina MiSeq, 2x300 pb. El ensamblaje y anotación de los genomas se procedió mediante el uso de los algoritmos SPAdes y RASTtk. Las proporciones ancestrales de Helicobacter pylori se determinaron por STRUCTURE con el modelo de mezcla. Las diferencias entre estas proporciones se establecieron con las pruebas H de Kruskal Wallis y post hoc. Resultados: La estructura de la población de Helicobacter pylori deriva de cuatro poblaciones ancestrales: Ancestral Europa (AE) (61.2%), Ancestral Africa1 (AA1) (35.7%), Ancestral Este de Asia (AEA) (3%) y Ancestral Africa2 (AA2) (0.1%), siendo significativas las diferencias entre las proporciones de los ancestros de Helicobacter pylori (p<0.05). Se identificaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre: AA2 y AEA (p=0.022); AA2 y AA1 (p<0.05); AA2 y AE (p<0.05); AEA y AA1 (p=0.014) y AEA con AE (p<0.05), sin embargo, no se encontró diferencias significativas entre AA1 y AE (p=0.098), evaluadas por post hoc. Conclusión: Helicobacter pylori que coloniza la mucosa gástrica de una población de alto riesgo de cáncer gástrico en Nariño, deriva su acervo genético principalmente de ancestros europeos y africanos, confiriéndole a la bacteria alta capacidad competitiva asociada al desarrollo de lesiones severas en nichos gástricos amerindios.

Objective: To determine the ancestry of Helicobacter pylori isolated from patients from a high-risk area for gastric cancer in the department of Nariño. Materials and Methods: Sixteen patients with dyspepsia symptoms and infected with Helicobacter pylori were included. Gastric biopsies were used for Helicobacter pylori culture and subsequent whole genome sequencing by Illumina MiSeq, 2x300 bp. Genome assembly and annotation proceeded by using the SPAdes and RASTtk algorithms. The ancestral proportions of Helicobacter pylori were determined by STRUCTURE with the mixture model. Differences between these proportions were established with Kruskal Wallis and post hoc H-tests. Results: The population structure of Helicobacter pylori derived from four ancestral populations: Ancestral Europe (AE) (61.2%), Ancestral Africa1 (AA1) (35.7%), Ancestral East Asia (AEA) (3%) and Ancestral Africa2 (AA2) (0.1%), with differences between the proportions of Helicobacter pylori ancestors being significant (p<0.05). Statistically significant differences were identified between: AA2 and AEA (p=0.022); AA2 and AA1 (p<0.05); AA2 and AE (p<0.05); AEA and AA1 (p=0.014) and AEA with AE (p<0.05), however, no significant differences were found between AA1 and AE (p=0.098), evaluated by post hoc. Conclusion: Helicobacter pylori colonizing the gastric mucosa of a population at high risk of gastric cancer in Nariño, derives its gene pool mainly from European and African ancestors, giving the bacterium highly competitive capacity associated with the development of severe lesions in Amerindian gastric niches.

Determinação do agente microbiano, perfil de resistência antimicrobiana e produção de biofilme em úlceras de membros inferiores em pacientes com sequelas de hanseníase e outras doenças crônicas / Determination of the microbial agent, antimicrobial resistance profile and biofilm production in lower limb ulcers in patients with leprosy sequelae and other chronic diseases

Úlceras crônicas são definidas quando o processo de reparação do tecido excede o período de 3 meses, dificultando sua cicatrização. Sua etiologia pode ser multifatorial, como a ocorrência de traumas e consequência de patologias, como hanseníase, hipertensão e diabetes. As úlceras abrigam diversos microrganismos colonizadores e residentes que podem tornar-se potenciais agravantes a sua condição clínica, visto sua capacidade de formação de biofilmes e resistência antimicrobiana, diminuindo a eficácia da terapêutica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar os agentes microbianos presentes em úlceras de pacientes com doenças crônicas atendidos no ambulatório de feridas do Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, avaliar a susceptibilidade antimicrobiana destes isolados e sua capacidade de produção de biofilme, bem como comparar os resultados evidenciados por swab e biópsia e correlacionar os resultados microbiológicos com dados clínicos dos pacientes. Foram coletadas amostras de exsudato por swab e biópsia de úlceras crônicas dos participantes com doenças crônicas. As amostras foram semeadas em ágar sangue, manitol, cetrimide e MacCnkey para posterior identificação microbiana. Também foi desempenhada a determinação da susceptibilidade aos antimicrobianos e capacidade de produção de biofilme dos isolados identificados por swab e biópsia. Foram identificados 47 microrganismos no total, sendo 26 (55%) isolados presentes no swab e 21 (45%) em biópsia. P. aeruginosa, P. mirabilis e S. aureus foram as bactérias comumente prevalentes em ambos os materiais de coleta, com predomínio de P. aeruginosa. Apenas 16 (36%) das bactérias demonstraram capacidade de produzir biofilme, com destaque para o grupo dos gram-positivos (92%) que também exibiram alto perfil de susceptibilidade frente linezolida e vancomicina. Meropenem foi o único fármaco a mostrar eficácia frente as cepas de P. aeruginosa presentes, enquanto o grupo das enterobactérias apresentaram menor resposta frente a amoxicilina com ácido clavulânico. Swab e biópsia apresentaram uma concordância geral de 60%, semelhante ao observado por outros estudos. Tais diferenças podem se dar devido à presença de colonizadores. A cobertura de zinco e bota de Unna foi correlacionada à ausência de sinais flogísticos de infecção. Os dados sociodemográficos mostram prevalência de indíviduos com baixa escolaridade e idade acima de 60 anos. O swab é menos invasivo e mais utilizado devido sua facilidade e baixo custo em relação a biópsia; contudo, deve ser considerado com mais cautela na análise dos resultados microbiológicos.

Chronic wounds are defined when the tissue repair process exceeds the period of 3 months, making it difficult to heal. Its etiology can be multifactorial, such as the occurrence of trauma and consequences of pathologies, such as leprosy, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Ulcers harbor several colonizing and resident microorganisms that can become potential aggravating factors for their clinical condition, given their ability to form biofilms and their antimicrobial resistance, decreasing the therapeutic efficacy. This study aimed to determine the microbial agents present in ulcers of patients with chronic conditions treated at the wound clinic of the Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, to evaluate their antimicrobial susceptibility and ability to produce biofilm, as well as to compare the results evidenced by swab and biopsy and correlate the microbiological results with clinical data of the patients. Exudate samples were collected by swab and biopsy of leg ulcers from participants with chronic diseases. Samples were seeded on sheep blood agar, mannitol, cetrimide and MacConkey agar for subsequent microbial identification. The determination of antimicrobial susceptibility and biofilm production capacity of isolates identified by swab and biopsy was also performed. A total of 47 microorganisms were identified, 26 (55%) of which were isolated from the swab and 21 (45%) from the biopsy. P. aeruginosa, P. mirabilis and S. aureus were the commonly prevalent bacteria in both collection materials, with predominance of P. aeruginosa. Only 16 (36%) bacteria demonstrated the ability to produce biofilm, with emphasis on the gram-positive group (92%) that also exhibited a high profile of susceptibility to linezolid and vancomycin. Meropenem was the only drug to show efficacy against the strains of P. aeruginosa present, while the group of enterobacteria showed less response against amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. Swab and biopsy showed an overall agreement of 60%, similar to that observed by other studies. Such differences may occur due to the presence of colonizers. Zinc coating and Unna boot correlated with the absence of phlogistic signs of infection. Sociodemographic data show a prevalence of individuals with low education and aged over 60 years. The swab is less invasive and more used due to its ease and low cost compared to biopsy; however, it should be considered with more caution in the analysis of microbiological results

Guillain-Barre syndrome related to COVID-19: muscle and nerve biopsy findings

BACKGROUND: the involvement of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) in COVID-19 is rare and, to date, morphological aspects from muscle and nerve biopsies have not been reported. Here, we describe a case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) related to COVID-19 and demonstrate findings from peripheral nerve and skeletal muscle biopsies. A 79-year-old man presented with progressive weakness in both legs over one-week, evolving to both arms and urinary retention within 6 days. Four days earlier, he had a cough, febrile sensation and mild respiratory discomfort. On admission, his was afebrile, and without respiratory distress. A neurological examination disclosed asymmetric proximal weakness, diminished reflexes and no sensitive abnormalities. Three days later, the patient presented with bilateral facial weakness and proximal muscle strength worsened. Deep tendon reflexes and plantar responses were absent. Both superficial and profound sensitivity were decreased. From this point, oxygen saturation worsened, and the patient was placed on mechanical ventilation. CSF testing revealed one cell and protein 185 mg/dl. A chest CT showed the presence of ground-glass opacities and RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 was positive. The muscle biopsy revealed moderate neuromyopathic findings with positive expression for MHC-class I, C5b9, CD8 and CD68. The nerve biopsy showed inflammatory infiltrates predominantly with endoneurial compound formed by CD45 and CD68. The patient was treated with Oseltamivir for 9 days followed by IVIG for 5 days and died three days later of septic shock. DISCUSSION: this is the first documented case of GBS associated with COVID-19 with a muscle and nerve anatomopathological study. A systematic review about neurological complications caused by COVID-19 described 11 patients with GBS. The morphological features reported in our patient showed signs of involvement of the immune system, suggesting that direct viral invasion could have played a role in the pathogenesis of peripheral nerve injury. Hereafter, further research will be necessary to understand the triggers for these cells migrating into the peripheral nerve.

INTRODUÇÃO: O envolvimento do sistema nervoso periférico (SNP) na COVID-19 é raro e, até o momento, os aspectos morfológicos de biópsias de músculo e nervo não foram relatados. Descrevemos um caso de Síndrome de Guillain-Barré (SGB) na vigência de COVID-19 destacando os achados na biopsia de músculo e nervo. Um homem de 79 anos apresentou fraqueza progressiva em ambas as pernas ao longo de uma semana, evoluindo para ambos os braços e retenção urinária em 6 dias. Quatro dias antes, apresentou tosse, sensação febril e leve desconforto respiratório. Na admissão, apresentava-se afebril e sem alteração respiratória. O exame neurológico mostrou fraqueza proximal assimétrica, reflexos diminuídos e sensibilidade preservada. Três dias após, o paciente evoluiu com fraqueza facial bilateral e piora da força muscular proximal. Reflexos tendinosos profundos e cutâneo plantar ausentes bilateralmente. A sensibilidade superficial e profunda estavam diminuídas. Evoluiu com piora na saturação de oxigênio sendo colocado sob ventilação mecânica. O exame de liquor revelou uma célula e aumento de proteína (185 mg / dl). A TC de tórax revelou a presença de opacidades em vidro fosco e o RT-PCR para SARS-CoV-2 foi positivo. A biópsia muscular mostrou achados neuromiopáticos moderados com imunoexpressão positiva para MHC classe I, C5b9, CD8 e CD68. A biópsia de nervo revelou infiltrado inflamatório inflamatórios predominantemente endoneural composto por CD45 e CD68. O paciente foi tratado com Oseltamivir por 9 dias seguido de IVIG por 5 dias indo a óbito após três dias por choque séptico. DISCUSSÃO: Este é o primeiro caso documentado de SGB associada a COVID-19 com estudo anatomopatológico de músculo e nervo. Uma revisão sistemática de complicações neurológicas associadas à COVID-19 descreveu 11 pacientes com SGB. As características morfológicas em nosso paciente mostrando sinais de envolvimento do sistema imunológico sugere que a invasão viral direta pode ter colaborado no processo patogênico da lesão neuromuscular. A partir daí, mais pesquisas serão necessárias para entender os gatilhos para essas células migrarem para o nervo periférico.

Importancia de la biopsia de hueso en el diagnóstico de las enfermedades metabólicas óseas / Importance of bone biopsy in the diagnose on the bone metabolic diseases

RESUMEN Objetivo. Evaluar la importancia de las biopsias óseas en el diagnóstico de las enfermedades óseas metabólicas, su relación con la densitometría ósea (DMO) y los biomarcadores. Métodos. Estudio transversal, descriptivo. Se efectuaron biopsias de la cresta pelviana a 38 personas, 36 mujeres (34 menopáusicas y 2 premenopáusicas) y 2 varones. DMO en columna vertebral, cadera y/o antebrazo por absorciometría dual de rayos X. Se determinó calcio, fósforo, osteocalcina, fosfatasa alcalina, vitamina D, parathormona, hemoglobina, transaminasas, proteínas totales y fracciones en sangre y en orina, N-telopéptido de enlaces de colágeno tipo I, calcio y fósforo por métodos convencionales. Resultados. La edad promedio de 34 mujeres postmenopáusicas fue 58 ± 7,79 y el tiempo de la menopausia 11,48 ± 8,76 años; la DMO promedio en columna, cadera y antebrazo fue de -2,88 ± 1,16, -2,13 ± 0,82, y -5,14 ± 1,76, respectivamente; la biopsia demostró osteoporosis en 33 y enfermedad de Paget en 1. Dos varones de 48 y 63 años, con DMO en antebrazo de -3,2 y -4,9, y osteoporosis en la biopsia. Mujer de 34 años con DMO -3 y osteoporosis en biopsia; y una mujer de 29 años con DMO -3 y osteomalacia en biopsia. Hubo correlación negativa entre la edad y duración de la menopausia con la disminución de la DMO. Conclusiones. Hubo correlación entre la edad y tiempo de menopausia con la disminución de la DMO. Una DMO baja no siempre es osteoporosis, puede tratarse de otra enfermedad ósea metabólica como osteomalacia o enfermedad de Paget. La biopsia ósea es el procedimiento más confiable para el diagnóstico de estas enfermedades.

ABSTRACT Objective. To evaluate the importance of bone biopsy in the diagnose of the bone metabolic diseases, its relationship with bone densitometry (BMD) and biomarkers. Methods. In a descriptive, transversal study, 38 biopsies of pelvic bone were made, 36 in female (34 postmenopausal and 2 premenopausal) and 2 in male. All had BMD in spine, hip and/or forearm measured by dual x-ray absorptiometry. Calcium, phosphorus, parathormone, vitamin D, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, hemoglobin, transaminases, total protein and fractions were measured in blood and N-telopeptide of collagen type I, calcium and phosphorus in urine by conventional methods. Results. The mean age of 34 menopausal women was 58 ± 7,79 and menopause time was 11,48 ± 8,76 years; mean BMD in spine, hip and forearm were -2,88 ± 1,16, -2,13 ± 0,82, y - 5,14 ± 1,76, respectively; bone biopsy demonstrated osteoporosis in 33 y Paget´s disease in one. Male persons 48 and 63 years old had BMD in forearm -3,2 and -4,9, and osteoporosis in biopsy. A woman 34 years old had a BMD of -3 and osteoporosis en bone biopsy, a woman 29 years old with BMD -3 presented osteomalacia in biopsy. There was a negative correlatión between age and time of menopause with BMD decrease. Conclusions. A negative correlation between the age and time of menopause with BMD decrease was found. A low BMD not always is osteoporosis, it might be other bone metabolic disease like osteomalacia or Paget´s disease. Bone biopsy is a more trustworthy procedure for the diagnose of these diseases.

Valor predictivo positivo de las punciones de mama realizadas bajo guía ecográfica en el Hospital Universitario Austral - Buenos Aires - Argentina / Positive Predicitive Value of Breast Biopsy performed under Ultrasound guidance at Austral University Hospital ­ Buenos Aires - Argentina

Objetivo: determinar la calidad y efectividad del trabajo realizado en el Centro Mamario del Hospital Universitario Austral, mediante la correlación entre las diferentes categorizaciones del BI-RADS, el resultado de la anatomía patológica y el cálculo del respectivo VPP. Correlacionar los resultados con los obtenidos a nivel internacional. Material y método: se realizó una revisión de todas las biopsias guiadas por ultrasonido, se seleccionaron aquellas pacientes estudiadas con algún método de diagnóstico por imágenes en el Centro Mamario del Hospital Universitario Austral y cuya categorización final de BI-RADS fuera de 4 o 5, entre junio de 2014 y mayo de 2017. Los resultados de la anatomía patológica fueron divididos en 3 categorías (benigno, maligno y alto riesgo) Resultados: de una total de 491 pacientes 223 correspondieron a la subcategoría 4a, 69 pacientes a la subcategoría 4b, 85 pacientes a la subcategoría 4c y 114 pacientes a la categoría 5. En las subcategorías 4a y 4b predominaron las lesiones benignas y en la subcategoría 4c y categoría 5 predominaron las lesiones malignas. Los VPP para cáncer de mama obtenidos fueron de 7%, 48%, 84% y 98% para las subcategorías 4a, 4b, 4c y categoría 5 respectivamente. Conclusiones: la investigación demostró que los resultados de los VPP, la calidad y efectividad del trabajo realizado en el Centro Mamario del Hospital Universitario Austral se encuentran dentro de los parámetros internacionales.

Objetive: to determine the quality and effectiveness of the work carried out in the Breast Center of the Austral University Hospital, through the correlation between the different categorizations of the BI-RADS, the result of the pathological anatomy and the calculation of the respective VPP. Correlate the results with those obtained internationally. Material and method: a review of al ultasound-guided biopsies was performed, those patients studied with some diagnostic imaging method were selected in the Breast Center of the Austral University Hospital and whose final categorization of BI-RADS was 4 or 5, between june 2014 and may 2017. The results of the pathological anatomy were divided into 3 categories (bening, malignant and high risk). Results: from a total of 491 patients, 223 corresponded to subcategory 4a, 69 patients to subcategory 4b, 85 patiens to subcategory 4c and 114 patients to category 5. In subcategories 4a and 4b benign lesions predominated and in subcategory 4c and category 5, malignant lesions predominated. The VPP for breast cáncer obtained were 7%, 48%, 84% and 98% for subcategories 4a, 4b, 4c y category 5 respectively. Conclusions: the investigation showed that the results of the PPV, the quality and effectiveness of the work carried out in the Breast Center of the Autral University Hospital are within the international parameters.

Capillary and wet techniques. A pilot study comparing two tissue sampling methods guided by endoscopic ultrasound.

BACKGROUND: There are different techniques for obtaining tissue using a fine needle guided by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); all aim to obtain the most appropriate material, free of defects, of good quality and in sufficient quantity. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine which of the two EUS-guided techniques (capillary and wet) provides better quality samples for cytopathological analysis and which should be used for obtaining tissue from pancreatic, bile duct, liver, and lymph node tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a pilot prospective study that included 26 patients with evidence of pancreatic tumor, liver tumor, and/or lymph node metastasis of primary tumor. All patients were subjected to two different tissue sampling techniques, the capillary technique and the wet technique, during the same procedure. Both techniques relied on EUS guidance. The samples obtained for the cytopathological analysis were evaluated in blinded manner by two different pathologists. RESULTS: Pathologist A was able to make a diagnosis using the capillary technique in 96.15% of the cases and in 88.46% of the cases using the wet technique. Pathologist B was able to make a diagnosis using the capillary technique in 96.15% of the cases and in 92.30% of the cases using the wet technique. The kappa coefficient between observers for histopathological diagnosis was 1 for capillarity and 0.948 for wet technique. CONCLUSION: The capillary technique yielded better results than the wet technique in terms of sample quality and cellularity.

ANTECEDENTES: Existen diferentes técnicas para la obtención de tejido usando la aguja fina guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico. Todas ellas pretenden obtener el tejido mas apropiado, libre de defectos, con una buena calidad y una cantidad suficiente. OBJETIVO: Determinar cuál de las dos técnicas guiadas por ultrasonido endoscópico (capilar y húmeda) proporciona mejor calidad de la muestra para análisis citopatológico y biopsia de tejido pancreático, vías biliares, hígado y tumores de nodos linfáticos. MÉTODO: Estudio piloto, prospectivo, que incluyó 26 pacientes con evidencia de tumor pancreático, hepático o metástasis de nodos linfáticos. Durante el mismo procedimiento, los pacientes fueron sometidos a las dos técnicas de obtención de muestra tisular guiadas por ultrasonido endoscópico. Las muestras para el análisis citopatológico fueron evaluadas de forma cegada por dos patólogos diferentes. RESULTADOS: El patólogo A pudo hacer el diagnóstico usando la técnica de capilaridad en el 96.15% de los casos y en el 88.46% cuando se usó la técnica húmeda; el patólogo B realizó el diagnóstico en el 96.15% y el 92.30% de los casos, respectivamente. El coeficiente kappa entre los observadores para el diagnóstico histopatológico fue de 1 para la técnica de capilaridad y de 0.948 para la técnica húmeda. CONCLUSIÓN: La técnica de capilaridad mostró mejores resultados en términos de calidad de la muestra y celularidad.

Tumor filodes de la mama: experiencia en el diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de 28 casos en Colombia / Phyllodes tumor of the breast: experience in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of 28 cases in Colombia

Resumen: OBJETIVO: Describir la experiencia en el diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento de pacientes con tumor filodes que consultaron en dos instituciones de Bogotá, en un periodo de 6 años. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo, de serie de casos. Se revisaron las historias clínicas y los reportes de patología quirúrgica de pacientes con diagnóstico de tumor filodes que asistieron a la consulta de Mastología del Hospital de San José y Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José entre los meses de enero de 2013 a junio de 2019. Se analizaron los estudios imagenológicos, biopsias preoperatorias, tratamiento quirúrgico, reporte final de Patología y el seguimiento posterior al tratamiento. Toda la información se guardó en una base de datos con las características sociodemográficas y clínicas de interés. RESULTADOS: Se reportaron 15 de 28 casos benignos, 7 de 28 malignos y 6 de 28 fronterizos; la mediana de edad fue de 49.3 años (rango intercuartil: 43.5 -57), la biopsia trucut identificó a 18 de 28 casos con tumor filodes. Los estudios ecográficos se reportaron como BI-RADS 4 en 18 de 28 pacientes. El tratamiento quirúrgico fue cuadrantectomía y mastectomía, según el tamaño de la lesión. No se reportaron muertes. CONCLUSIONES: El tumor filodes es de crecimiento rápido, baja incidencia, frecuente en mujeres entre la quinta y sexta décadas de la vida, aunque se registran casos en edades extremas (15 y 74 años). El síntoma principal es una masa palpable; en estudios de imágenes se manifiesta como lesión sugerente de malignidad (BI-RADS 4). El tratamiento quirúrgico es la base de la conducta terapéutica.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Describe the experience of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with phyllodes tumor who consulted in two institutions in Bogotá, in a period of 6 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive case series study was carried out, where clinical histories and reports of surgical pathology of patients with a diagnosis of PT who attended a mastology consultation at the San José Hospital and San José University Children's Hospital in January were reviewed. from 2013 to June 2019. Imaging studies, preoperative biopsies, surgical management, final pathology report and post-treatment follow-up were analyzed. A database with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of interest was tabulated. RESULTS: 15 of 28 benign cases, 7 of 28 malignant cases and 6 of 28 borderline cases were reported, the median age was 49.3 years (RIC 43.5 -57), Trucut biopsy identified 18/28 of phyllodes tumor. Ultrasound studies were reported as BIRADS 4 in 18/28. The surgical management was quadrantectomy and mastectomy according to the size of the lesion. No deaths were reported. CONCLUSIONS: Phyllodes tumor is a tumor of rapid growth, low incidence, frequent in the fifth and sixth decade of life, however, cases are recorded at extreme ages (15-74 years). Its main symptom is palpable mass and in imaging studies it manifests itself as suggestive lesions of malignancy (BIRADS 4). Surgical management is considered as the treatment pillar.

Diagnóstico genético preimplantacional no invasivo; datos preliminares en México / Non-invasive preimplantation genetic diagnosis; preliminary data in Mexico

Resumen: OBJETIVO: Analizar las tasas de concordancia, falsos positivos y negativos entre el ADN embrionario circulante en medio de cultivo y su relación con los reportes de la biopsia de trofoectodermo. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, prospectivo y comparativo, llevado a cabo en el Centro de Reproducción Arcos Nascere en noviembre 2018. Criterios: de inclusión: parejas en esquema de fertilización in vitro, con diagnóstico genético preimplantacional de aneuploidias. Criterios de exclusión: pacientes con anomalías estructurales o enfermedades monogénicas. Criterio de eliminación: blastocistos con eclosión asistida. Variables de respuesta: tasa de concordancia, falsos positivos y negativos entre las biopsias de trofoectodermo y los medios de cultivo. El análisis estadístico se realizó con SPSS 25.0, con pruebas t de Student y χ2 con valor de p < 0.05 significativa. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 20 blastocistos de 5 parejas y se obtuvieron resultados informativos de 17 (amplificación global exitosa); 70% en día 5 y 100% en día 6. La tasa general de concordancia entre las biopsias de trofoectodermo y los medios de cultivo fue de 68.7% (42.8% en día 5 y 88.8% en día 6). En cuanto a las discrepancias, solo se observaron 2 falsos negativos en los medios de cultivo vs la biopsia de trofoectodermo (14.2% en día 5 y 11.11% en día 6); hubo 3 casos de falsos positivos (la mitad en día 5 y ninguno en día 6-7). CONCLUSIONES: Con la prueba genética no invasiva de aneuploidias se alcanzaron altas tasas de concordancia, sobre todo en embriones en día 6.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Analyze the concordance, false positive and false negative rates between circulating free DNA of the culture media compared to the results of the trophectoderm biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, prospective and comparative study, conducted at Arcos Reproduction Center S.C. Nascere in november 2018. Couples with indication of preimplantation genetic diagnosis of aneuploidies undergoing In vitro Fertilization were included; carriers of structural anomalies or monogenic diseases were excluded and blastocysts with assisted hatching were eliminated. The response variables were the concordance, false positives and false negatives rates between trophoctoctoderm biopsies and culture media. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 25.0, using t-Student and chi-square tests with a value of p <0.05 significant. RESULTS: Informative results were obtained in 17 of the 20 culture media (85% successful global amplification); 70% on day 5 and 100% on day 6. The general concordance rate between trophectoderm biopsies and culture media was 68.7% (42.8% on day 5 and 88.8% on day 6). Regarding discrepancies, only 2 false negatives were observed in the culture media compared to the trophectoderm biopsy (14.2% on day 5 and 11.1% on day 6). There were 3 cases false positives (42.8% on day 5 and 0% on day 6). CONCLUSIONS: High rates of concordance were reached with the non-invasive genetic aneuploidy test, mainly in embryos on day 6.

Colitis eosinofílica, un diagnóstico poco sospechado / Eosinophilic colitis: a seldom suspected diagnosis

Resumen La enfermedad gastrointestinal eosinofílica (EGIE) agrupa diversas patologías que pueden comprometer el tracto gastrointestinal. La más conocida de ellas es la esofagitis eosinofílica, mientras que la menos distinguida es la colitis eosinofílica (CE), que fue informada por primera vez en la literatura de 1959. La CE se caracteriza por la existencia de trastornos funcionales digestivos y la diarrea se constituye en el más importante de estos. Aunque no existen unos criterios diagnósticos claros, se considera que los pacientes deben presentar hemogramas con eosinofilia y hallazgos histológicos de infiltración eosinofílica, los cuales son determinados por el estudio histológico de las biopsias tomadas mediante la colonoscopia. Así pues, la CE afecta especialmente a neonatos y adultos jóvenes, y se ha relacionado con causas genéticas y alérgicas. El tratamiento inicial consiste en la suspensión de los alérgenos. Dentro del arsenal farmacológico, se emplea la prednisolona, así como medicamentos entre los que se incluyen la budesonida y los inmunomoduladores en los casos refractarios, con lo cual se logra una adecuada respuesta. Presentamos una actualización de este tema.

Abstract Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) are a group of disorders that compromise the gastrointestinal tract. The best known is eosinophilic esophagitis while eosinophilic colitis which was first reported in the literature in 1959 is less well-known. Eosinophilic colitis is characterized by functional digestive disorders, most importantly diarrhea. Although there are no clear diagnostic criteria, blood should be tested for eosinophils and biopsies taken by colonoscopies should be studied for histological findings of eosinophilic infiltration. Eosinophilic colitis especially affects neonates and young adults and has been linked to genetic and allergic causes. Initial treatment consists of the suspension of allergens. Prednisolone is used to treat the disorder, and medications such as budesonide and immunomodulators can be used in refractory cases to achieve adequate response. We present an update.

Colitis microscópica, un diagnóstico en aumento / Microscopic Cholitis, An Increasingly Frequent Diagnosis

Resumen Actualmente, la colitis microscópica agrupa tres subgrupos de patologías, las clásicas son la colitis linfocítica (CL) y la colitis colagenosa (CC), que histológicamente se distinguen por la presencia o ausencia de engrosamiento subepitelial; el tercer subgrupo corresponde a la colitis microscópica incompleta (CMI), que incluye a pacientes que no cumplen los criterios clásicos de colitis microscópica, pero que presentan cambios histológicos similares. Aunque se considera una enfermedad con baja prevalencia e incidencia, los estudios presentados en los últimos años evidencian un incremento leve de esta patología. Se han mencionado como factores causales los inmunológicos e infecciosos y se ha relacionado con el consumo de algunos medicamentos y de cigarrillo. Clínicamente se caracteriza por la presencia de diarrea acuosa crónica, que en algunos pacientes puede cursar con períodos de estreñimiento. Los tres subgrupos presentan manifestaciones clínicas similares, por lo que su diagnóstico generalmente es histológico. La colonoscopia con toma de biopsias es el pilar diagnóstico y se debe complementar con hemograma, examen parasitológico, estudios inmunológicos (anticuerpos antinucleares, IgG) y de función tiroidea. El tratamiento se basa en la suspensión de medicamentos relacionados, cambios en los hábitos alimenticios y en el uso de medicamentos, como los esteroides, subsalicilato de bismuto, 5-ASA y colestiramina. En la gran mayoría de los pacientes, la mejoría se logra con un bajo porcentaje de recidivas.

Abstract Microscopic colitis currently includes three subgroups. The classical ones are lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis which are distinguished histologically by the presence or absence of subepithelial thickening. The third subgroup is Incomplete Microscopic Colitis which includes patients who do not meet the classical criteria for Microscopic colitis but who have similar histological changes. Although prevalence and incidence are low, recent studies show that it has become slightly more common. Causative factors mentioned include immunological and infectious issue, and it has been related to some medications and to cigarette smoking. Clinically it is characterized by watery diarrhea which sometimes oscillate with periods of constipation. The three subgroups have similar clinical manifestations, so their diagnoses are usually histological. Colonoscopy with biopsy is the diagnostic pillar, and should be complemented by complete blood count, a parasitological examination, immunological studies (antinuclear antibodies, IgG) and thyroid function. Treatment is based on the suspension of related medications, changes in eating habits, and the use of medications such as steroids, bismuth subsalicylate, 5-ASA and cholestyramine. Improvement is achieved in the vast majority of patients, and recurrences are rare.

Prevalencia de tipos histológicos de pólipos gástricos en pacientes adultos de un hospital público de Lima-Perú, en el periodo 2007 al 2016 / Prevalence of histological types of gastric polyps in adult patients from a public hospital in Lima-Peru (2007 - 2016)

Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia de pólipos gástricos detectados mediante endoscopía digestiva alta, en pacientes mayores de 18 años del Hospital Cayetano Heredia, en el periodo 2007-2016. Materiales y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de corte transversal, realizado con datos de biopsias gástricas de pacientes sometidos a endoscopía digestiva alta entre enero de 2007 y julio de 2016. Se evaluó cambios histológicos asociados, datos demográficos y características endoscópicas, las cuales fueron sometidas a análisis estadístico mediante STATA v14.2. Resultados: En una población de 16 552 endoscopías realizadas, se encontró 407 biopsias compatibles con pólipos gástricos, lo cual da una prevalencia de 2,5%. Los pólipos gástricos fueron más frecuentes en mujeres (62,38%). La mediana de edad fue de 61 años (52-71 años). El tipo histológico más frecuente fue el pólipo glandular fúndico (PGF) (44,85%), seguido de pólipo hiperplásico (38,48%) y adenomatoso (15,23%). La localización más frecuente fue en fondo/cuerpo (48,65%, p=0,001) Se detectó la presencia de Helicobacter pylori (Hp) en el 30,6% de las biopsias compatibles con pólipos. Conclusión: La prevalencia de pólipos gástricos es similar con otras regiones del mundo; los PGF e hiperplásicos son los más frecuentes. Los pólipos adenomatosos estuvieron en mayor relación a cambios como metaplasia y displasia.

Objectives: Establish the prevalence of gastric polyps detected by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients older than 18 years old during the period from 2007 - 2016 in Cayetano Heredia Hospital. Materials and methods: Retrospective cross- sectional study, performed with data from the gastric biopsies reports of patients that have undergone upper gastrointestinal endoscopy between January 2007 and July 2016. Demographic data, endoscopic characteristics of the polyps and associated histological changes of the surrounding gastric mucosa were evaluated, which were subjected to statistical analysis using STATA v14.2. Results: In a population of 16 552 endoscopies, 407 gastric polyps biopsies were found. These results give a prevalence of 2.5% .Gastric polyps were detected predominantly in women (62.38%). The median age was 61 years (52-71 years). The most frequent histological type was the fundic gland polyp (FGP) (44.85%), followed by the hyperplastic (38.48%) and adenomatous (15.23%) polyp. The most frequent location was in the fundus / corpus (48.65%, p = 0.001). The presence of Hp was detected in 30.6% of the biopsies with polyps. Conclusion: The prevalence of gastric polyps is similar to other regions of the world; PGF and hyperplastic are the most frequent. Adenomatous polyps showed a greater relationship with and metaplasia and dysplasia.

¿Es la biopsia de próstata transperineal más eficaz y segura que la biopsia transrrectal? / Is Transperineal Prostate Biopsy more effective and Safer than Transrectal Biopsy?

Objetivos: La detección del cáncer de próstata requiere una biopsia prostática para su confirmación histopatológica. Actualmente, las biopsias prostáticas por vía transrectal guiadas por ecografía (BpTR) son el procedimiento de elección, mientras que las biopsias prostáticas por vía transperineal (BpTP) han sido usualmente recomendadas para rebiopsias de pacientes con biopsias previas negativas. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar los resultados y complicaciones postoperatorias obtenidos utilizando ambas técnicas y la efectividad para hallar tumores con score de Gleason ≥ a 7. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, analizando todas las biopsias prostáticas realizadas en el servicio de urología del Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires, en un período comprendido entre el año 2011 y 2016. Los pacientes fueron divididos en cuatro grupos. El primer grupo fue el cual pertenecían aquellos pacientes a los cuales se les realizó una BpTR sin resonancia magnética prostática previa (RMNp). El segundo grupo lo formaron aquellos pacientes a los cuales se les realizó una RMNp, previa a la BpTR, donde se practicó una biopsia standard, asociada a una biopsia del área sospechosa. dirigida por estimación visual. El tercer grupo corresponde a aquellos pacientes donde se realizó una BpTP con RMNp previa. Por último, el cuarto grupo agrupó a los pacientes que fueron sometidos a una BpTP sin RMNp previa. Se puso especial interés en la capacidad de hallar tumores con un score de Gleason ≥ a 7. A su vez, se evaluaron la tasa de complicaciones postoperatorias (ITU y RAO. Resultados: Se compararon las vías de abordaje, enfrentando los resultados obtenidos de BpTP frente a BpTR, tanto si presentaban o no RMNp previa. En primer lugar, los resultados obtenidos entre BpTR sin RMNp y BpTP sin RMNp. Se calculó Chi2 (X²) de 8,77, con un resultado de p=0,003 (estadísticamente significativa). Por último, se comparó aquellos pacientes con RMNp previa, es decir BpTP y BpTR con RMNp. Se volvió a calcular Chi2 (X²) de 4,6032, con un resultado de p = 0,003. En cuanto a las complicaciones postoperatorias, el grupo de pacientes sometidos a una BpTP presentó menor porcentaje de ITU o RAO, y al comparar estadísticamente estos valores, fue estadísticamente significativo (p=0,0247) cuando se evaluaron las ITU de ambos grupos. Conclusiones: En este estudio retrospectivo las biopsias prostáticas por vía transperineal permitieron hallar un número significativamente mayor de tumores prostáticos con score de Gleason ≥ a 7 que el abordaje transrectal, con o sin RMNp previa. En cuanto a las complicaciones postoperatorias, las BpTP presentaron un menor porcentaje, siendo significativas cuando se compararon las infecciones del tracto urinario. (AU)

Objectives: Currently, the transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies (TRUS) are the standard-procedure, while transperineal prostatic biopsies (TP) have usually been recommended for re-biopsies of patients with previous negative biopsies. The aim of this study is to compare the results and postoperative complications obtained using both techniques and the effectiveness to find tumors with a Gleason score ≥7. Materials and methods: A retrospective study was carried out, analyzing all the prostatic biopsies performed in the Urology Service of the Hospital Aleman, between 2011 and 2016. The patients were divided into four groups. The first and second group were those patients in whom a TRUS biopsy was performed without a previous multiparametric magnetic resonance of the prostate (mp-MRI) and those who underwent a mp-MRI before the TURS-biopsy (guided by visual estimation), respectively. The third and fourth group were those patients where a TP-biopsy with previous and without mp-MR, respectively. Special interest was placed on the ability to find tumors with a Gleason score ≥7. Furthermore, the rate of postoperative complications (urinary tract infections and acute urinary retention) were evaluated. Results: The approaches were compared, comparing the results obtained with TRUS and TP biopsies, whether or not they had previous mp-MRI. First, the results obtained between TRUS-biopsy without mp-MRI and TP-biopsy without mp-MRI. Chi2 (X²) of 8.77 was calculated, with a result of p=0.003 (statistically significant). Finally, we compared those patients with previous mp-MRI. It was recalculated Chi2 (X²) of 4.6032, with a result of p=0.003. Regarding postoperative complications, the group of patients submitted to a TP-biopsy had a lower percentage of UTI or AUR, and when statistically comparing these values, it was statistically significant (p=0.0247) when the UTIs of both groups were evaluated. Conclusions: In this retrospective study, transperineal prostatic biopsies allowed to find a significantly higher number of prostate tumors with a Gleason score ≥7 than the transrectal approach, with or without previous mp-MRI. Regarding the postoperative complications, the TP-biopsy presented a lower percentage, being significant when the urinary tract infections were compared. (AU)

Biópsias percutâneas de lesões da cabeça e pescoço guiadas por tomografia computadorizada (TC): técnicas, resultados e complicações / Percutaneous biopsies of CT-guided head and neck lesions: techniques, results and complications

As biópsias de lesões suspeitas da cabeça e pescoço sempre foram consideradas seguras e com bons resultados, principalmente para lesões superficiais. A tradicional abordagem de aspiração por agulha fina guiada por ultrassonografia (USG) tem grandes limitações quando se tratam de lesões profundas, devido à janela acústica limitada para visualização do alvo interposto entre estruturas ósseas e com ar no seu interior. Para tais lesões, a TC vem se mostrando como uma ferramenta útil devido à ótima resolução espacial; contudo, na literatura existem poucos trabalhos que mostram a segurança e eficácia das biópsias por agulha grossa, guiadas por tomografia, nos espaços profundos da cabeça e pescoço. Assim, foi realizado estudo retrospectivo desse tipo de procedimento no Departamento de Imagem do A.C.Camargo Cancer Center no período de março de 2012 a dezembro de 2016. Foram avaliadas 74 biópsias realizadas em 68 pacientes. Destes, 40 (58,8%) eram do sexo masculino, com idade entre 14 e 83 anos (média de 55,6 anos). O diagnóstico primário mais frequente foi carcinoma espinocelular (CEC). A região supra-hióide foi o local mais prevalente das lesões alvo, perfazendo 79,7% dos casos. O sistema coaxial com agulhas 17/18G foi a mais utilizada, em 78,4% das biópsias. O acesso mais comum foi o paramaxilar (32,4%), seguido do retromandibular (21,6%) e periorbitário (14,9%). Cinco pacientes (6,8%) apresentaram algum tipo de complicação, todas consideradas menores. Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre a presença de complicações e fatores clínicos, radiológicos ou relacionados ao procedimento. Obtivemos material suficiente para a análise histológica em todos os casos, perfazendo sensibilidade de 92,7%, especificidade de 100% e acurácia diagnóstica de 96,0%. Nosso trabalho representa a maior série já levantada de pacientes portadores de lesões suspeitas nos espaços profundos na cabeça e pescoço, submetidos a biópsia por agulha grossa, guiada por TC. A alta acurácia associada ao baixo índice de complicações nos permite afirmar que se trata de método seguro e eficaz na obtenção de material para diagnóstico histológico definitivo (AU)

Biopsies of suspected head and neck lesions have always been considered safe and successful, especially for superficial lesions. The traditional approach of fine needle aspiration guided by ultrasound has great limitations when dealing with deep lesions due to the limited acoustic window for visualization of the target interposed between bone structures and with air inside. For such lesions, CT has been shown to be a useful tool due to the excellent spatial resolution; however, there are few studies in the literature that show the safety and efficacy of CT guided core needle biopsies in the deep spaces of the head and neck. Thus, a retrospective study of this type of procedure was carried out in the A.C.Camargo Cancer Center Department of Image from March 2012 to December 2016. A total of 74 biopsies were evaluated in 68 patients. Of these, 40 (58.8%) were male, aged between 14 and 83 years (mean of 55.6 years). The most frequent primary diagnosis was squamous cell carcinoma. The supra-hyoid region was the most prevalent site of the target lesions, accounting for 79.7% of the cases. The coaxial system with 17 / 18G needles was the most used, in 78.4% of the biopsies. The most common access was paramaxillary (32.4%), followed by retromandibular (21.6%) and periorbital (14.9%). Five patients (6.8%) presented some type of complication, all considered minor. There was no statistically significant association between complications and clinical, radiological or procedure-related factors. We obtained sufficient material for the histological analysis in all cases, with sensitivity of 92.7%, specificity of 100% and diagnostic accuracy of 96.0%. Our work represents the largest series ever of patients with suspected lesions in the deep spaces in the head and neck, submitted to CT guided core needle biopsy. The high accuracy associated with the low rate of complications allows us to affirm that it is a safe and efficient method to obtain material for definitive histological diagnosis (AU)

ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND IN THE EVALUATION OF UPPER SUBEPITHELIAL LESIONS / Ultrasson endoscópico na avaliação das lesões subepiteliais do trato digestivo alto

BackgroundEndoscopic ultrasound is considered the best imaging test for the diagnosis and evaluation of subepithelial lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.ObjectiveThe present study aims to describe the endosonographic characteristics of upper gastric subepithelial lesions and our experience using endoscopic ultrasound for evaluation of such lesions.MethodsRetrospective data study of 342 patients who underwent endoscopic ultrasound evaluation of subepithelial lesions.ResultsLesions of the fourth layer were more common in the stomach (63.72%) than in the esophagus (44.68%) and duodenum (29.03%). In stomach, 81.1% of the lesions ≥2 cm, and 96.5% ≥3 cm, were from the fourth layer. Endosonographic signs that could be related to malignant behavior, such as irregular borders, echogenic foci, cystic spaces and/or size greater than 3 cm were identified in 34 (15.81%) lesions at the first endoscopic ultrasound evaluation. Endoscopic ultrasound-fine needle aspiration did the diagnosis in 21 (61.76%) patients who were submitted a puncture. Three (12.0%) lesions of 25 who were submitted to regular endoscopic ultrasound surveillance increased the size.ConclusionStomach is the organ most affected with subepithelial lesions of the gastrointestinal tract and the fourth layer was the most common layer of origin. More than 80% of gastric subepithelial lesions from the fourth layer are ≥2 cm. Endoscopic ultrasound evaluation of subepithelial lesions has been very important for stratification into risk groups and to determine the best management.

ContextoA ecoendoscopia é considerada o melhor método de imagem para diagnosticar e avaliar as lesões subepiteliais do trato digestivo.ObjetivoO presente estudo tem como objetivo fazer uma análise dos casos submetidos a ecoendoscopia para avaliação de lesões subepiteliais do trato digestivo alto.MétodosForam analisados de forma retrospectiva 342 pacientes submetidos a ecoendoscopia para avaliação de lesões subepiteliais.ResultadosLesões da quarta camada foram mais comuns no estômago (63,72%) do que no esôfago (44,68%) e no duodeno (29,03%). No estômago, 81,1% das lesões >2 cm, e 96,5% >3 cm, eram da quarta camada. Sinais endossonográficos que poderiam ser relacionados com o comportamento maligno, como bordas irregulares, focos ecogênicos, espaços císticos e/ou tamanho maior que 3 cm foram identificados em 34 lesões (15,81%) na primeira avaliação com ecoendoscopia. Aspiração por agulha fina guiada por ultrassom endoscópico fez o diagnóstico em 21 (61,76%) dos pacientes que foram submetidos a punção ecoguiada. Três (12,0%) lesões das 25, que foram submetidas a vigilância pela ecoendoscopia, aumentaram de tamanho.ConclusãoO estômago é o órgão mais afetado pelas lesões subepitelias do trato gastrointestinal alto, sendo a camada muscular própria a camada de origem mais comum. Mais de 80% das lesões gástricas subepiteliais da quarta camada são >2 cm. A avaliação ecoendoscópica das lesões subepiteliais tem sido muito importante para a estratificação em grupos de risco e para determinar a melhor conduta.

PADRÃO DAS BIÓPSIAS E FICHAS DE SOLICITAÇÃO DE EXAME HISTOPATOLÓGICO ENCAMINHADOS PARA O LABORATÓRIO DE PATOLOGIA ORAL DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE PERNAMBUCO / STANDARDS OF BIOPSIES AND RECORDS OF HISTOPATHOLOGIC TEST REQUESTS SENT TO THE UFPE ORAL PATHOLOGY LABORATORY

O objetivo geral deste trabalho foi realizar um levantamento quali-quantitativo das fichas de solicitações de exame histopatológico enviadas ao laboratório de histopatologia oral da UFPE, no período de outubro de 2011 até agosto de 2013, com a finalidade de conhecer a origem das demandas e situar o papel deste serviço dentro do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A maioria das fichas clínicas enviadas ao serviço estavam dentro do padrão estabelecido pelas normas postas na literatura. Porém, foi observado pouca demanda dos Centros de Especialidades Odontológica (CEO) e das Unidades de Saúde da Família (USF) para o laboratório, indicando que políticas de inclusão e de credenciamento de serviços de diagnóstico disponíveis para a rede sus é de fundamental importância para garantir a integralidade do cuidado.

The aim of this study was to perform qualitative and quantitative survey of the records of requests sent to the histopathology laboratory of oral histopathology UFPE, from October 2011 until August 2013, with the purpose of knowing the origin of the demands and situate the role of the service within the unified health system (SUS). Most clinical records were sent to the service within the standard set by the rules put in literature. However, little demand centers of dental specialties (CEO) and units of family (USF) health to the laboratory was observed, indicating that inclusion policies diagnostic services available for sus network is of critical importance to ensure comprehensive care.

Expressão do interferon-γ em biópsias gengivais de pacientes com periodontite crônica severa / Expression of interferon-γ in gingival biopsies from patients with severe chronic periodontitis

O objetivo desse estudo foi analisar a expressão do interferon-gamma (INF-) em biópsias gengivais de sítios rasos e profundos de pacientes com periodontite crônica severa. O objetivo secundário foi correlacionar a expressão do INF- no fluido gengival com os sítios onde foram coletadas as biópsias gengivais. Foram coletadas biópsias de 22 pacientes portadores de periodontite crônica generalizada ou localizada severas (idade média 45,5  DP 8,9 anos), sendo 22 sítios profundos e 18 sítios rasos. O grupo controle foi composto por 14 pacientes clinicamente saudáveis (idade média 39,35  DP 16,5 anos). No total, foram 54 biópsias coletadas de 36 pacientes. As amostras do fluido gengival foram coletadas de alguns dos mesmos sítios de onde foram realizadas as biópsias, totalizando 12 sítios profundos, 8 sítios rasos e 4 sítios controle. Foram utilizados os parâmetros clínicos de avaliação de profundidade de bolsa à sondagem (PB); nível de inserção clínica (NIC); índice de placa visível (IPV) e índice de sangramento gengival (ISG). O tecido foi removido com punch de 2 mm de diâmetro, na área cirúrgica (grupo controle) ou na consulta para raspagem subgengival com ou sem acesso cirúrgico (grupo teste) e armazenados em Eppendorffs com 1 ml de solução de formaldeído a 10% para posterior análise morfológica e imuno-histoquímica. A intensidade da marcação do INF- foi avaliada semiquantitativamente nas células epiteliais, plasmócitos, macrófagos, fibroblastos e células endoteliais, considerando-se marcação forte (escore 2), marcação fraca (escore 1) ou ausência de marcação (escore 0). O teste de Kruskal-Wallis foi utilizado para comparar a expressão do INF- nos tecidos epitelial e conjuntivo, entre os três grupos (sítios profundos e rasos da periodontite e sítios controle). Observamos uma tendência a um padrão de marcação similar nos sítios rasos e profundos, com predomínio de marcação fraca nos sítios profundos. Nos sítios controle a marcação do...

The aim of this study was to analyze the expression of interferon-gamma (INF-γ) in gingival biopsies from shallow and deep sites in patients with severe chronic periodontitis. The secondary objective was to correlate the expression of INF-γ in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) with sites where the gingival biopsies were collected. Biopsies from 22 patients with chronic generalized or localized severe periodontitis (mean age 45.5 ± SD 8.9 years), 22 deep and 18 shallow sites were collected. The control group consisted of 14 patients clinically healthy (mean age 39.35 ± SD 16.5 years). In total, 54 biopsies were collected from 36 patients. The GCF samples were collected from some of the same sites where biopsies were performed, totaling 12 deep sites, 8 shallow sites and 4 control sites. Clinical evaluation parameters including probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), visible plaque index (VPI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were used. The tissue was removed with a 2 mm of diameter punch, in the surgery area (control group) or in the subgingival scaling with or without surgical access (test group) and stored in an Eppendorff with 1 ml of 10% formaldehyde for subsequent morphological and immunohistochemical analysis. The intensity of staining was evaluated semi - quantitatively in the epithelial cells, plasma cells, macrophages, fibroblasts and endothelial cells, considering strong staining (score 2), weak staining (score 1) or absence of staining (score 0). The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the expression of INF-γ in epithelial and connective tissues between the three groups (shallow and deep sites of periodontitis and control sites). We observed a trend for a similar pattern of staining in the shallow and deep sites, with a predominance of weak staining in deep sites. In control sites the staining of the epithelium was predominant. However, we could not demonstrate statistically significant differences between...

Creación del servicio de patología Hospital de Liberia Dr. Enrique Baltodano Briceño / Creating the pathology service Liberia Hospital Dr. Enrique Baltodano Briceño

Se hace una pequeña reseña histórica del servicio de patología en el hospital Dr. Enrique Baltodano Briceño de Liberia. Desde el inicio de sus funciones a cargo de los Drs. Emmanuel González y Mauricio Heyden, hasta la actualidad. Se realiza la recolección de datos de biopsias y autopsias, durante los primeros meses de funcionamiento del servicio, para dar a conocer estadísticas sobre el desarrollo del servicio de patología a partir de cero, y las labores que se han realizado durante su existencia...

A small historical review of the pathology service in the hospital Dr. Enrique Baltodano Briceño of Liberia. Since the beginning of its functions by Drs Emmanuel Gonzalez and Mauricio Heyden, until today. It performs data collection biopsies and autopsies, during the first months of operation of the service, to present statistics on the development of the pathology service from scratch, and the work they have done during their existence...