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The presence of diethyl-, dibutyl-, and 2-ethylhexyl phthalates in spontaneous animal tumors was determined for the first time. Small-cell breast cancer of the dog and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma with the cells are particularly rich of these compounds. It is assumed that the level of phthalates in these cells is due to the activity of expression of nuclear receptors for estrogens and progesterone, as well as the peculiarities of the metabolism of xenobiotics. The accumulation of these compounds in tumor cells can increase their malignancy. The data obtained can be used for development of new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
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Neoplasias , Ácidos Ftálicos , Animais , Cães , ProgesteronaRESUMO
Amyloidosis of the larynx is rare in the pediatric age group. We present a clinical case of laryngeal amyloidosis manifesting as false vocal fold bulging in a thirteen-year-old girl with hoarseness and with initial suspicion of laryngeal tumor. Computed tomography and ultrasound scanning of the larynx were useful in determining the laryngeal process size along with fibro laryngoscopy. There was performed a microsurgical removal of the larynx formation. The results of Congo red staining of the formation were characteristic of amyloid. Systemic manifestations of the disease were not revealed.
