Analysis of the expression of heat-shock protein 27 in patients with oral lichen planus.

OBJECTIVE: Heat-shock protein 27 (hsp27) has been implicated in several biological events. In this experimental study, we aimed at analysing, for the first time, the expression of hsp27 in the diverse stages of oral lichen planus (OLP) lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six biopsy specimens of patients with OLP and 10 of healthy patients were selected. OLP specimens were divided into three groups: G1 - moderate or mildly active OLP; G2 - active or moderately active atrophic OLP; G3 - mild or inactive atrophic OLP. Hsp27 expression was analysed by immunohistochemistry (staining intensity and percentage of stained cells), and results of staining were compared between the different groups. Gender, age and anatomical location were also studied. RESULTS: In the basal layer, an increase of hsp27 expression in both G2 and G3 was observed when compared to G1 and control group. In contrast, a decrease of hsp27 expression in the superficial layer was observed in all groups when compared to control group. CONCLUSION: The increased expression of Hsp27 in the basal layer observed during the OLP evolution and the less staining in the superficial layers in all cases of OLP suggest that hsp27 may have a role in the OLP pathogenesis.

[Ischemia-reperfusion syndrome and role of preservation graft technique after laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy in a experimental model of living donor kidney transplant]. / Evaluación del síndrome isquemia-reperfusión y papel de la preservación del injerto en la extracción renal laparoscópica versus abierta en un modelo experimental porcino de donante vivo.

INTRODUCTION: Delayed graft function alter living donor transplantation is a subject of debate. Delayed graft function can be partially explained by renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, when severe is associated with decreased graft survival. In this experimental living donor model study, we analyze the hemodynamic, histological and biochemical effects of laparoscopic nephrectomy. We also, analyze the effect of a pulsatile machine perfusion for kidney preservation during cold ischemia time. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty large-white pigs (average weight 40-45 kgrs) were divided in 4 experimental groups: Group A: Laparoscopic nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion in pulsatile vacuum pump+autotransplant Group B: Laparoscopic nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion by gravity+autotransplant Group C: Open nephrectomy+immediate graft perfusion in pulsatile vacuum pump+autotransplant Group D: Open nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion by gravity+autotransplant Both laparoscopic and open nephrectomy were completed transperitoneally according to standardized technique. Hypothermic perfusion was done in a system designed in our lab. RESULTS: We observed a decreased renal artery flow in kidneys procured laparoscopically compared to open nephrectomy. We found an artery flow recovery during the first 60 minutes after revascularization. Renal machine perfusion during cold ischemia time seems to have no beneficial effect, but shows a deleterious effect on hemodynamic event for renal transplantation. Lower plasma nitric oxide level is observed in kidneys obtained by laparoscopy compared with open surgical technique. And finally, we also found higher histological damage in proximal tubular and endothelial cell, in kidneys obtained by laparoscopy compared with open surgery. CONCLUSIONS: In our experience: Laparoscopic nephrectomy versus open nephrectomy produces, in a model of living donor transplant, a lower value or renal blood flow and a higher value of renal vascular resistanse. These hemodynamic findings tend to normalize by 60 min after the reperfusion. A lower blood concentration of nitric oxide after the transplant was detected in laparoscopic group Vs open surgery group.

Evaluación del síndrome isquemia-reperfusión y papel de la preservación del injerto en la extracción renal laparoscópica versus abierta en un modelo experimental porcino de donante vivo / Ischemia-reperfusion syndrome and role of preservation graft technique after laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy in a experimental model of living donor kidney transplant

Introducción: La disfunción inicial del injerto renal extraído por laparoscopia en un donante vivo es un aspecto que, aún hoy, crea ciertas controversias. El síndrome de isquemia-reperfusión explicaría parcialmente esta disfunción inicial del injerto trasplantado que, según su intensidad, puede llegar a condicionar una menor supervivencia del riñón. Analizamos en un modelo experimental de donante vivo la repercusión hemodinámica, bioquímica e histológica de la extracción laparoscópica del injerto. Como objetivo secundario evaluamos el papel de la aplicación de una técnica de preservación (perfusión en bomba) durante los minutos de isquemia fría. Material y metodos: Utilizamos 20 cerdos tipo large-white (peso 40-45 kgrs), que fueron divididos en 4 grupos: Grupo A: Extracción laparoscópica + perfusión inmediata del injerto tras la extracción mediante bomba pulsátil + Autotrasplante Grupo B: Extracción laparoscópica + perfusión por gravedad del injerto + Autotrasplante Grupo C: Extracción por cirugía abierta + perfusión inmediata del injerto tras la extracción mediante bomba pulsátil + Autotrasplante Grupo D: Extracción por cirugía abierta + perfusión por gravedad del injerto + Autotrasplante Las extracciones laparoscópica y por cirugía abierta se realizaron por vía transperitoneal con técnica estandarizada y sistemática. La perfusión hipotérmica en bomba se llevó a cabo mediante un sistema pulsátil diseñado por nuestro grupo. Resultados. Comprobamos que el flujo arterial del riñón trasplantado que previamente fue extraído por laparoscopia, es menor que los extraídos por cirugía abierta, y existe una tendencia a recuperarse tras la primera hora post-reperfusión. La aplicación de un periodo corto de preservación del injerto durante la isquemia fría no mejora el patrón hemodinámico del injerto trasplantado, incluso resulta perjudicial. Por otro lado, la concentración de óxido nítrico en sangre venosa del injerto extraído por laparoscopia fue menor que la de los obtenidos mediante cirugía abierta. Finalmente, el estudio histológico mostró peor conservación de los elementos túbulo-glomerular y endotelial en los órganos extraídos por laparoscopia. Conclusiones: En nuestra experiencia: - La extracción laparoscópica renal en un modelo de donante vivo frente a la extracción abierta, determina un menor flujo renal y mayor resistencia vascular. - Esta alteración hemodinámica de los riñones extraídos por laparoscopia tiene tendencia a corregirse a los 60 minutos tras la reperfusión. - Existe una menor concentración sanguínea de NO en los injertos trasplantados que fueron extraídos por laparoscopia en comparación con el grupo extraídos por cirugía abierta

Introduction: Delayed graft function alter living donor transplantation is a subject of debate. Delayed graft function can be partially explained by renal ischemia-reperfusion injury, when severe is associated with decreased graft survival. In this experimental living donor model study, we analyze the hemodynamic, histological and biochemical effects of laparoscopic nephrectomy. We also, analyze the effect of a pulsatile machine perfusion for kidney preservation during cold ischemia time. Material and methods: Twenty large-white pigs (average weight 40-45 kgrs) were divided in 4 experimental groups: Group A: Laparoscopic nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion in pulsatile vacuum pump+autotransplant Group B: Laparoscopic nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion by gravity+autotransplant Group C: Open nephrectomy+immediate graft perfusion in pulsatile vacuum pump+autotransplant Group D: Open nephrectomy+ immediate graft perfusion by gravity+autotransplant Both laparoscopic and open nephrectomy were completed transperitoneally according to standardized technique. Hypothermic perfusion was done in a system designed in our lab. RESULTS. We observed a decreased renal artery flow in kidneys procured laparoscopically compared to open nephrectomy. We found an artery flow recorvery during the first 60 minutes after revascularization. Renal machine perfusion during cold ischemia time seems to have no beneficial effect, but shows a deleterious effect on hemodynamic event for renal transplantation. Lower plasma nitric oxide level is observed in kidneys obtained by laparoscopy compared with open surgical technique. And finally, we also found higher histological damage in proximal tubular and endothelial cell, in kidneys obtained by laparoscopy compared with open surgery. Conclusions: In our experience: - Laparoscopic nephrectomy versus open nephrectomy produces, in a model of living donor transplant, a lower value or renal blood flow and a higher value of renal vascular resístanse. - These hemodynamic findings tend to normalize by 60 min after the reperfusion. - A lower blood concentration of nitric oxide after the transplant was detected in laparoscopic group Vs open surgery group

Expression of histo-blood group antigens in bronchial squamous metaplasia.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the expression of blood group antigens in squamous bronchial metaplasia in order to determine whether this factor could identify patients at risk of lung cancer. In total, 100 bronchial biopsies were included in the present study. The cases were classified according to the World Health Organization grading system. Immunohistochemical stains for histo-blood groups A and B, and reactivity tests to p53 and the cellular proliferation index were performed. A total of 56 (56%) patients belonged to blood group A. Among them, six (10.7%) patients who did not express antigen in squamous metaplasia, showed carcinoma at the moment of the biopsy (n = 3) or developed synchronous lung carcinoma (n = 3). A total of nine (9%) patients belonged to blood group B. Loss of antigenic expression was observed in five cases. All of them developed synchronous lung carcinoma. The patients with low- and high-grade dysplasia developed lung cancer in 71 and 100% of the cases, respectively. In conclusion, the findings of the present study suggest that the loss of histo-blood antigens expression is an event in the carcinogenesis of bronchial mucosa and it is usually associated with high-grade lesions and hyperproliferative activity.

Mucoepidermoid tumors of the bronchus. Ultrastructural and immunohistochemical study. Histiogenic correlations.

UNLABELLED: Bronchial mucoepidermoid tumors are uncommon neoplasms, morphologically similar to their salivary gland counterpart. The histogenesis is controversial. The aim of this study is to identify myoepithelial cells and speculate on their role in the origin of these tumors. METHODS AND RESULTS: Sixteen bronchial mucoepidermoid tumor surgical specimens were formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded and studied using a panel of nine antibodies in order to identify a myoepithelial differentiation. Additional antigens against several cytokeratins were performed in four cases and five of the biopies were studied using the electron microscopy. The different types of cells of the primary bronchial mucoepidermoid tumor (mucous luminal, intermediate and squamous) reacted strongly against AE1, CK7, 34bE12 and weakly with AE3, CK18 and CK8/18/19. S-100, alpha-smooth muscle actin, muscle actin HHF35 and alpha-actinin were consistently negative in all cell types. CD10 was positive in very few cells in just one case. CONCLUSION: The immunohistochemical and the ultrastructural study of bronchial mucoepidermiod tumors support a ductal unit origin, without a myoepithelial participation.

Carcinoma neuroendocrino de células grandes de pulmón. Análisis de una serie de once casos en un hospital universitario / Lung large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. Analysis of a series of eleven cases in a universitary hospital

Propósito: Los tumores pulmonares con diferenciación neuroendocrina (DN) son un grupo heterogéneode neoplasias que incluyen tumores carcinoides típicos, carcinoides atípicos, carcinomas neuroendocrinosde células grandes (CNCG) y carcinoma pulmonar de células pequeñas. Los CNCGconstituyen menos del 5% de los carcinomas pulmonares no células pequeñas (CPNCP). En este trabajose describe una serie de CNCG, tratados en un solo centro a lo largo de 10 años.Material y métodos: Se analizan 11 pacientes diagnosticados de CNCG (5 con histologías mixtas).Resultados: La edad media de los pacientes fue de 66 años, 5 fueron varones, 4 tuvieron enfermedadlocalizada, 5 localmente avanzada y 2 diseminada. Siete pacientes, con tumores localizados,fueron tratados con cirugía radical, 2 de ellos recibieron quimioterapia adyuvante; 1 quimioterapia yradioterapia y los otros 3 solo quimioterapia. La mediana de supervivencia de la serie es de 24 meses,y la supervivencia global a 2 y 5 años del 45% y 27% respectivamente.Conclusión: Los datos de nuestra serie corroboran las recomendaciones de que el manejo de losCNCG debe hacerse de forma similar al del resto de los CPNCP. La cirugía radical es el tratamientofundamental en los tumores localizados. No hay datos suficientes que indiquen una peor respuesta alos tratamientos de quimioterapia o radioterapia en este tipo de tumores

Purpose: Lung carcinomas with neuroendocrine differentiation are a heterogeneous group oftumors related to typical and atypical carcinoids, neuroendocrine large-cell carcinomas (NLCC) andsmall-cell lung cancer (SCLC). NLCC comprises less than 5% of non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).In this report, we describe a series of NLCC treated in a single institution in the last ten years.Material and methods: Eleven patients diagnosed as having NLCC (5 of them with mixedhistology).Results: At diagnosis, the mean age of the patients was 66 years (5 males and 6 females); 4 hadlocalized disease, 5 locally advanced disease, and 2 metastatic disease. Seven patients underwent initialradical surgery (2 of them followed by adjuvant chemotherapy), 1 patient received chemotherapy andradiotherapy, and 3 patients only chemotherapy. Median overall survival for the whole series was 24months, and the overall 2-year and 5-year survival were 45% and 27% respectively.Conclusion: Our data corroborate the general recommendation of treating NLCC in a similar wayas the rest of the non small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are treated. Radical surgery is the maintreatment for localized tumors. There are no data indicating a worse response of these tumors toradiation therapy or chemotherapy

[Clinicopathological features of solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura: a case series and literature review]. / Tumor fibroso solitario pleural: características clinicopatológicas de una serie de casos y revisión de la bibliografía.

We assessed the clinicopathological features of solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura in a case series comprising 30 patients (20 women, 66.6%) with a mean age of 58.39 years. Forty-five percent of the cases were asymptomatic. In 70% of the cases the tumors arose in the visceral pleura. Twenty percent presented multiple tumors, a finding that was associated with intrapulmonary localization and malignant behavior (P<.0001) Histology revealed low cell density in 15% of the cases, moderate density in 50%, and high density in 35%; further findings showed atypia in 45% of the cases, necrosis in 25%, and hemorrhage in 15%. More than 4 mitoses per 10 high-power fields were noted in 30% of the cases. Immunohistochemistry results were positive for vimentin in all cases; cells were CD34+ in 85% of the cases, BCL2+ in 65%, and CD99+ in 40%. Findings for keratin and protein S100 were negative in all cases. Malignant biological behavior (local recurrence and metastasis) was observed in 4 cases, 2 of which were CD34-. Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are uncommon neoplasms with unpredictable biological behavior; follow-up should therefore be based on early detection of recurrence or metastasis.

Tumor fibroso solitario pleural: características clinicopatológicas de una serie de casos y revisión de la bibliografía / Clinicopathological features of solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura: a case series and literature review

Hemos evaluado las características clinicopatológicas del tumor fibroso solitario pleural en una serie de 30 casos. El 70% de los pacientes eran mujeres. El promedio de edad fue de 58,39 años. El 45% de los casos fueron asintomáticos. La localización más frecuente fue la pleura visceral (70%). En el 20% de los casos se observaron tumoraciones múltiples y se asociaron a localización intrapulmonar (p < 0,0001). Histológicamente mostraron densidad celular escasa en el 15% de los casos, moderada en el 50% e intensa en el 35%; atipia en el 45%; necrosis en el 25%; hemorragia en el 15%, y mitosis mayor de 4 por 10 campos en el 30%. La inmuhistoquímica mostró positividad para vimentina (100%), CD34 (85%), BCL2 (65%) y CD99 (40%), y negatividad en el 100% de los casos para queratinas y la proteína S100. Cuatro pacientes presentaron un comportamiento biológico maligno (recurrencia local y metástasis); en 2 de ellos el CD34 había sido negativo. El tumor fibroso solitario pleural es una neoplasia poco común de comportamiento biológico impredecible, por lo que el seguimiento debe centrarse en la detección precoz de la recurrencia o de metástasis

We assessed the clinicopathological features of solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura in a case series comprising 30 patients (20 women, 66.6%) with a mean age of 58.39 years. Forty-five percent of the cases were asymptomatic. In 70% of the cases the tumors arose in the visceral pleura. Twenty percent presented multiple tumors, a finding that was associated with intrapulmonary localization and malignant behavior (P<.0001) Histology revealed low cell density in 15% of the cases, moderate density in 50%, and high density in 35%; further findings showed atypia in 45% of the cases, necrosis in 25%, and hemorrhage in 15%. More than 4 mitoses per 10 high-power fields were noted in 30% of the cases. Immunohistochemistry results were positive for vimentin in all cases; cells were CD34+ in 85% of the cases, BCL2+ in 65%, and CD99+ in 40%. Findings for keratin and protein S100 were negative in all cases. Malignant biological behavior (local recurrence and metastasis) was observed in 4 cases, 2 of which were CD34­. Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are uncommon neoplasms with unpredictable biological behavior; follow-up should therefore be based on early detection of recurrence or metastasis

[Genetic susceptibility to the development of acute alcoholic hepatitis: role of genetic mutations in dehydrogenase alcohol, aldehyde dehydrogenase and cytochrome P450 2E1]. / Susceptibilidad genética al desarrollo de hepatitis alcohólica aguda: papel de las mutaciones genéticas en alcohol deshidrogenasa, aldehído deshidrogenasa y citocromo P450 2E1.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the frequencies of genetic mutation in alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and establish their possible association with the development of acute alcoholic hepatitis (AAH). METHODOLOGY: Case-control study in a total of 85 Spanish patients. We distinguish three groups (one case group and two control groups) based on hepatic histological lesion and alcohol consumption: controls (group 1: teetotalers; group 2: drinkers without AAH; cases: group 3: drinkers with AAH). Case diagnosis was established based on the presence of polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltrate in histological study. We analyzed the presence of the genetic mutations R47H and R369C (ADH2), E487K (ALDH2) and mutation Rsa I of CYP2E1 (allele c2) by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and capillary electrophoresis. RESULTS: The allele c2 of CYP2E1 was found in 10%, 16% and 50% of the groups 1, 2 and 3 patients, respectively. Presence of the mutation Rsa I showed influence on the development of AAH (odds ratio [OR]: 3.63; confidence interval (95% [CI]: 0.88-15.02). CONCLUSIONS: The data suggest a possible association between the presence of the Rsa I of CYP2E1 and the development of AAH in patients with chronic alcohol consumption.

Unusual duodenal presentation of leishmaniasis.

This case report describes an atypical case of duodenal leishmaniasis in an elderly patient not infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Investigation of this 84 year old woman with a constitutional syndrome and dysphagia revealed anaemia of chronic disorder, a high erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and polyclonal hypergammaglobulinaemia. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed thickening of the stomach wall, which was seen to be inflamed during gastroscopy. Duodenal histology revealed numerous leishmania amastigotes within macrophages. This was confirmed by bone marrow biopsy and leishmania serology. This case report stresses the importance of atypical symptoms and the unusual location of visceral leishmaniasis, not only in immunodepressed patients, but also in elderly immunocompetent patients.

Susceptibilidad genética al desarrollo de hepatitis alcohólica aguda: papel de las mutaciones genéticas en alcohol deshidrogenasa, aldehído deshidrogenasa y citocromo P450 2E1 / Genetic susceptibility to the develpment of acute alcoholic hepatitis: role of genetic mutations in dehydrogenae alcohol, aldehyde dehydrogenase and cytochrome P450 2E1

Objetivo. Analizar las frecuencias de mutaciones genéticas en alcohol deshidrogenasa (ADH), aldehído deshidrogenasa (ALDH) y citocromo P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) y establecer su posible asociación con el desarrollo de hepatitis alcohólica aguda (HAA). Metodología. Estudio de casos-control en un total de 85 pacientes españoles. Distinguimos tres grupos (un grupo de casos y dos grupos control) en función de lesión histológica hepática y consumo de alcohol: controles (grupo 1: abstemios; grupos 2: bebedores sin HAA; casos: grupo 3: bebedores con HAA). El diagnóstico de caso se estableció en base a la presencia de infiltrado de leucocitos polimorfonucleares en el estudio histológico. Analizamos mediante reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) y electroforesis capilar la presencia de las mutaciones genéticas R47H y R369C (ADH2), E487K (ALDH2) y la mutación Rsa I de CYP2E1 (alelo c2). Resultados. El alelo c2 de CYP2E1 se halló en el 10%, 16% y 50% de los pacientes de los grupos 1, 2 y 3, respectivamente. La presencia de la mutación Rsa I mostró influencia sobre el desarrollo de HAA (odds ratio [OR]: 3,63; intervalo de confianza [IC] del 95%: 0,88-15,02). Conclusiones. Los datos sugieren una posible asociación entre la presencia de la mutación Rsa I de CYP2E1 y el desarrollo de HAA en pacientes con consumo crónico de alcohol

Objective. Analyze the frequencies of genetic mutation in alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) and establish their possible association with the development of acute alcoholic hepatitis (AAH). Methodology. Case-control study in a total of 85 Spanish patients. We distinguis three groups (one case group and two control groups) based on hepatic histological lesion and alcohol consumption: controls (group 1: teetolaers; group 2: drinkers without AAH; cases: group 3: drinkers with AAH). Case diagnosis was established based on the presence of polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltrate in histological study. We analyzed the presence of the genetic mutations R47H and R369C (ADH2), E487K (ALDH2) and mutation Rsa I of CYP2E1 (allele c2) by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and capillary electrophoresis. Results. The allele c2 of CYP2E1 was found in 10%, 16% and 50% of the groups 1, 2 and 3 patients, respectively. Presence of the mutation Rsa I showed influence on the development of AAH (odds ratio [OR]: 3,63; confidence interval (95% [CI]: 0,88-15,02). Conclusions. The data suggest a posibble association between the presence of the Rsa I of CYP2E1 and the development of AAH in patients with chronic alcohol consumption

Antigenic profile of human bronchial gland.

Bronchial glands have been regarded as modified salivary glands. It is well known that there no previous reviews concerning the antigenic profile of the bronchial wall. The aim of this study is a systematic survey of the antigenic profile and to describe the histology of normal human bronchial glands. Six formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded surgical specimens were studied using a panel of 22 polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies by the avidin-biotin-peroxidase method. Bronchial glands disclosed a tubuloacinar structure. The smallest ducts intercalated originated from a cluster of secretory acini and converge to form an excretory duct. No striated duct was observed. Acinar united is composed by mucous, serous and mixed units. Myoepithelial cells are found in relation to the intercalated ducts and secretory acinis. Secretory cells of bronchial glands reacted strongly with cytokeratin AE1 and moderately for CK7, CK18. Additionally, serous acinar cells reacted with AE3, CK19, CK5/6/8/18, CK8/18/19, and Leu7. Myoepithelial cells reacted strongly with a-smooth muscle actin, CD10 and CK34betaE12. Ductal system cells differed from acinar secretory cells in expressing CK34betaE12 and HSP27. In conclusion, the detailed knowledge of the immunohistochemical reactivities of normal cell types of normal human bronchial glands will prove useful in studies of bronchial pathology, especially of neoplastic processes.

Carcinoma anaplásico tipo linfoepitelioma de pulmón / Large cell lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the lung

El carcinoma tipo linfoepitelioma pulmonar es una entidad muy poco frecuente. Se considera una variante del carcinoma indiferenciado de células grandes que se caracteriza por su gran infiltración linfoide. Aunque inicialmente se describió en la nasofaringe, posteriormente se ha observado en otros muchos órganos. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 59 años, fumador, al que se diagnosticó de un carcinoma tipo linfoepitelioma (AU)

[Large cell lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the lung]. / Carcinoma anaplásico tipo linfoepitelioma de pulmón.

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the lung is a rare tumor that is considered a subtype of undifferentiated large cell carcinoma with abundant invasion by lymphocytes. Although initially described as a tumor occurring in the nasopharynx, this type of carcinoma has since been seen in many other organs. We report the case of a 59-year-old male smoker diagnosed with lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma.

[Incidence of high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasm in transrectal biopsy of the prostate]. / Incidencia de la neoplasia intraepitelial prostática de alto grado en las biopsias transrectales de la próstata.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the incidence of high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) in the transrectal prostate biopsies of patients from the Urology department. METHODS: From 1995 to 1999, 2018 patients aged 46-92 years (mean 68 +/- 10) had a transrectal biopsy. Thirty-six percent had a suspicious DRE and the mean serum PSA was 31.7 +/- 152.9 ng/ml. The anatomopathological diagnoses were: a) cancer, b) benign pathology, c) high grade PIN and d) glandular atypia. Statistical analysis using the chi square and Mann-Whitney tests was performed to compare the following variables: age, DRE, PSA, PSAf/PSAt ratio and the finding of a suspicious node on ultrasound. RESULTS: The incidence of high grade PIN in this series was 8% and the incidence of prostate cancer was 38.6%, PIN grade 3 was diagnosed in 94 patients and PIN grade 2 in 67, and was associated with glandular atypia in 13 patients. Patients with prostate cancer were older and showed statistically significant higher PSA, percentage of suspicious DRE, sonographically suspicious nodes, and a lower PSAf/PSAt ratio than the other diagnoses (p < 0.001). Comparison of patients with high grade PIN and those with benign pathology showed no differences for age, DRE, PSA levels and PSAf/PSAt ratio. However, a significantly lower incidence of sonographically suspicious nodes was found (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of high grade PIN was 8%. High grade PIN does not cause sufficient changes in the clinical variables analyzed to suspect this lesion before it is confirmed by the pathological findings.

Mesotelioma multiquístico benigno de localización pericárdica en una niña de 4 años / Benign multicystic pericardiac mesothelioma in a 4-year-old girl

Introducción: Presentamos un caso de mesotelioma multiquístico benigno de localización perícárdica. No existe, hasta la fecha, ningún otro caso comunicado en dicha localización. Se trató de un hallazgo incidental en una niña de 4 años de edad sometida a una cirugía cardiaca reparadora pormalformación cardiaca congénita. Material y métodos: La paciente fue intervenida quirúrgicamente de su malformación cardiaca. Durante el acto quirúrgico se encuentran de forma incidental a la abertura del pericardio unas membranas adheridas al surco auriculoventricular posterior que se remitieron para su estudio anatomopatológico. Resultados: Histológicamente la lesión estaba constituida por espacios quísticos, de pocos milímetros de diámetro, revestidos por una hilera de células cuboidales o aplanadas. Con técnicas inmunohistoquimicas resultaron positivas para el marcador epitelial CAM 5.2, y no expresaron los marcadores endoteliales factor VIII y CD34, así como tampoco el antígeno epitelial de membrana (EMA). Con el microscopio de barrido se vieron largas proyecciones microvellositarias del borde libre de las células, y con el microscopio electrónico se identificaron además una membrana basal bien desarrollada, desmosomas y abundantes filamentos intermedios de distribución circunferencial perinuclear. Conclusiones: El mesotelioma multiquístico es una lesión poco frecuente que afecta principalmente a la superficie peritoneal (1-3) aunque también se han comunicado casos de localización pleural (4). La proliferación está constituida por cavidades quisticas revestidas por células mesoteliales, que se hallan inmersas en un estroma fibrovascular que puede presentar fenómenos inflamatorios. Es discutida la naturaleza reactiva o neoplásica de la lesión (AU)

Ependimoma de ovario: comunicación de un caso con receptores de estrógenos y progestágenos / Ovarian ependymoma: A case with estrogen and progestin receptors

Los tres primeros casos de ependimomas puros de ovario se describieron en 1984. En la actualidad al menos se encuentran 12 casos descritos en la literatura inglesa. Presentamos un nuevo caso de ependimoma puro ovárico diagnosticado como hallazgo incidental en una paciente de 44 años de edad a quien se realizó una histerectomía total y anexectomía bilateral por leiomiomas uterinos múltiples. Material y métodos: Sobre la superficie del ovario izquierdo se encontró un nódulo de 2x1,5x1,5 cm, de consistencia sólida y coloración amarillenta. Se realizaron estudios de inmunohistoquímica y microscopia electrónica en el tejido fijado en formol e incluido en parafina. Resultados: El diagnóstico de ependimoma se basó en los hallazgos microscópicos similares a los de los ependimomas papilares dei sistema nervioso central, inmunohistoquimicos como la positividad para GFPA y ultraestructurales como la presencia de microfilamentos intracitoplasmáticos, microvellosidades, cilios y complejos de unión en la superficie. Además, como en los casos descritos previamente, el tumor mostró positividad para receptores de estrógenos y progesterona. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico de ependimoma de ovario puede ser establecido por el patólogo mediante los hallazgos morfológicos e inmunohistoquimicos. La presencia de receptores hormonales ha permitido sugerir la administración de un tratamiento hormonal en los raros casos que se acompañen de recidiva (AU)

Carcinoma epitelial-mioepitelial multicéntrico de glándula parótida / Epithelial multicentric carcinoma of the parotid gland

El carcinoma epitelial-mioepitelial supone aproximadamente el uno por ciento de los tumores de glándulas salivares. Este tumor va siendo cada día mejor conocido desde su inclusión en la clasificación histológica de tumores de las glándulas salivares de la OMS en 1990. Presentamos un caso clínico de dos tumores bifásicos de glándula parotídea que aparecieron de forma metacrónica: un carcinoma mucoepidermoide y un carcinoma epitelial-mioepitelial de presentación multicéntrica. El manejo de este tumor es todavía controvertido, aunque está aceptado el tratamiento quirúrgico mediante parotidectomía conservadora, sin embargo, el alto índice de recidivas locales hace pensar en un origen multicéntrico (AU)

[Neurocutaneous melanosis]. / Melanosis neurocutánea.

INTRODUCTION: Neurocutaneous melanosis is an infrequent condition characterized by the presence of numerous gigantic cutaneous naevi and melanocytic infiltration of the central nervous system and/or the leptomeningeal layers. Different clinical features may be seen: endocranial hypertension due to hydrocephalus, cranial nerve paralysis, myelopathy, convulsive seizures, etc. The prognosis is considered to be malignant. Only positive CNS histological findings confirm the diagnosis. CLINICAL CASE: We present the case of a man with cutaneous lesions compatible with the diagnosis of neurocutaneous melanosis since birth, with benign self-limiting epilepsy in early childhood. Cerebral CT and MR scans were normal until the age of 17, when hipper-signal lesions appeared on MR, infiltrating the leptomeninges of the deep temporal pole and anterior aspect of the cerebral peduncles, which suggested the presence of melanocytes in the CNS. CONCLUSIONS: There are cases of neurocutaneous melanosis with a good medium-term prognosis and benign manifestations until infiltration of the CNS occurs. Then they start to show the classical behavior of cases with a malignant prognosis. MR should be included as part of the diagnostic criteria for neurocutaneous melanosis. MR should be done periodically in patients with cutaneous lesions suggestive of this condition.