Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, osteoradionecrosis, and osteomyelitis: A comparative histopathological study.

It is largely known that some oral diseases can be diagnosed based upon their clinical manifestation combined with the patient's medical history and generally not depending on examination. This is the case of some bone diseases such as osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORNJ), osteomyelitis of the jaw (OMJ), and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The present study aimed to analyze the histopathological features of these specific bone diseases in order to evaluate similarities and differences. Forty-four bone specimens resected from each bone disease (22 cases of ORNJ, 6 cases of OMJ, and 16 cases of MRONJ) were analyzed by two experienced oral pathologists without prior knowledge of the diagnosis, considering bone tissue condition, inflammation, vascularization, and the presence of microorganisms. In addition, the examiners formulated a diagnostic hypothesis for each specimen. Many histopathological similarities were found among the diseases, especially considering the presence of necrotic bone, inflammation, and microorganisms. Statistically significant differences were detected in empty bone lacunae, which was decreased in ORN (p = 0.042), and considering neutrophil count, which was low in the MRONJ group (p ≤ 0.001). The Kappa coefficient was calculated and agreement was detected based on the histopathological parameters, but not for diagnostic suggestion (p=0.23). In conclusion, histopathological aspects of ORNJ, OMJ, and MRONJ do not permit a conclusive diagnosis, emphasizing the necessity of a detailed clinical report.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, osteoradionecrosis, and osteomyelitis: A comparative histopathological study

Abstract It is largely known that some oral diseases can be diagnosed based upon their clinical manifestation combined with the patient's medical history and generally not depending on examination. This is the case of some bone diseases such as osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORNJ), osteomyelitis of the jaw (OMJ), and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The present study aimed to analyze the histopathological features of these specific bone diseases in order to evaluate similarities and differences. Forty-four bone specimens resected from each bone disease (22 cases of ORNJ, 6 cases of OMJ, and 16 cases of MRONJ) were analyzed by two experienced oral pathologists without prior knowledge of the diagnosis, considering bone tissue condition, inflammation, vascularization, and the presence of microorganisms. In addition, the examiners formulated a diagnostic hypothesis for each specimen. Many histopathological similarities were found among the diseases, especially considering the presence of necrotic bone, inflammation, and microorganisms. Statistically significant differences were detected in empty bone lacunae, which was decreased in ORN (p = 0.042), and considering neutrophil count, which was low in the MRONJ group (p ≤ 0.001). The Kappa coefficient was calculated and agreement was detected based on the histopathological parameters, but not for diagnostic suggestion (p=0.23). In conclusion, histopathological aspects of ORNJ, OMJ, and MRONJ do not permit a conclusive diagnosis, emphasizing the necessity of a detailed clinical report.

Magnetic Field Effects on Bone Repair after Calcium Phosphate Cement Implants: Histometric and Biochemistry Evaluation.

OBJECTIVE: This work evaluated histologic and biochemically the effect of magnetic field buried in bone repair after autogenous bone graft and calcium phosphate cement implants. METHODOLOGY: Bone defects with 5,0 mm of diameter in the cranium of Wistar mice were used to analyse. These mice were submitted to different interventions: autogenous bone graft and calcium phosphate cement implants, both with and without magnetic stimulation. Longitudinal and transversal histometric and biochemistry analysis were made in times of 15, 30 and 60 post-operative days. RESULTS: The histometric transversal analysis did not show significant differences in the bone repair between groups. Longitudinally, significant difference were found in the quantity of neoformed bone between the times 15 and 60 post-operative days in the autogenous bone graft group under magnetic stimulation. The alkaline phosphatase enzyme presented a higher activity in 30 post-operative days and the groups under magnetic stimulation presented reduced enzymatic activity in comparison to the other groups. CONCLUSION: The permanent and static magnetic field promoted significant differences in the neoformed bone in the groups autogenous bone graft.

Radiographic Findings in Patients with Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.

A retrospective study was conducted of the records and panoramic radiographs of 35 patients treated with bisphosphonates (BP) and diagnosed with MRONJ. Panoramic radiography was used for evaluation, by two examiners, the following findings were subject of search: osteolysis (OT), cortical bone erosion (EC), bone sclerosis focal (FS) and diffuse (DS), bone sequestration (BS), thickening of lamina dura (TD), prominence of the inferior alveolar nerve canal (IAN), persisting alveolar sockets (SK), and the presence of a pathological fracture (PF). Medical information and staging were also recorded in order to correlate with radiographic findings. Bone sclerosis was the most frequent alteration, followed by OT and TD. The mandible was more affected than the maxilla. There was no significant difference between genders or significant correlation between the number of injuries with age and duration of BP usage. Considering the association between the radiographic findings and MRONJ staging, EC was predominant in stage 3 and DS in stage 2. IAN and PF demonstrated greater association with stage 3. In conclusion, the higher the clinical staging, the greater the severity of the bone alteration. Panoramic radiographic examination is a useful screening tool in patients submitted to antiresorptive therapy.

Metástase oral de adenocarcinoma de cólon: relato de caso / Oral metastasis of colon adenocarcinoma: case report

Introdução: as lesões metastáticas em boca são raras e representam menos de 1% de todas as neoplasias malignas. A mandíbula é a região mais afetada e, os tecidos moles, menos comumente, sendo a gengiva e a língua os sítios mais acometidos. Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico de um paciente portador de adenocarcinoma de cólon avançado sob cuidados paliativos, e que apresentou uma lesão metastática bucal. Método: relado de caso. Resultado e Discussão: O diagnóstico precoce de lesões metastáticas bucais é bastante desafiador para o cirurgião-dentista, uma vez que essas lesões podem manifestar-se clinicamente como lesões reacionais ou neoplasias benignas, que podem dificultar o diagnóstico precoce e seu imediato tratamento. Ressaltamos que o exame físico da boca deve ser realizado em pacientes oncológicos, que apresentam metástases em outros órgãos, no intuito de investigar a existência de lesões bucais e proporcionar um diagnóstico precoce, que possibilite melhor chance de tratamento e reabilitação mais favorável, quando o prognóstico do câncer é bom. Conclusão: nos casos avançados, o tratamento paliativo deve ser realizado para que haja melhor qualidade de vida ao paciente.

Introduction: metastatic lesions in the mouth are rare and account for less than 1% of all malignancies. The jaw is the most affected region, and the soft tissues are less commonly, with the gingiva and tongue being the most affected sites. Objective: the objective of this study is to report a case of a patient with advanced colon adenocarcinoma under palliative care and who presented with an oral metastatic lesion. Method: it is proposed a standard vase report. Result and Discussion: early diagnosis of oral metastatic lesions is quite challenging for the dental surgeon, since these lesions may manifest clinically as reactional lesions or benign neoplasms, which may make early diagnosis and immediate treatment. We emphasize that the physical examination of the mouth should be performed in cancer patients, who have metastases in other organs, in order to investigate the presence of oral lesions and provide an early diagnosis, which allows a better chance of treatment and more favorable rehabilitation, when the prognosis of cancer is good. Conclusion: in advanced cases, palliative treatment should be performed in order to have a better quality of life for the patient.