Evaluation of p53, caspase-3, Bcl-2, and Ki-67 markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma and premalignant epithelium in a sample from Alava Province (Spain).

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine whether alterations in the expression of p53, caspase-3 Bcl-2, and ki-67 appear early in premalignant oral epithelium and show clonal behavior. STUDY DESIGN: Samples from 41 tumors with their adjacent non-tumor epithelia were immunohistochemically analyzed using monoclonal antibodies that recognize p53, caspase-3, Bcl-2, and Ki-67 RESULTS: A statistically significant association was found between the expression in tumor and adjacent epithelium of p53, caspase-3, and Bcl-2 but not of k-67. A significant association was observed between the expression of ki-67 and p53 in both localizations. In non-tumor (premalignant) epithelium samples, there was a significant inverse relationship between the expressions of p53 and caspase-3 and a significant direct relationship between the expressions of p53 and Bcl-2. CONCLUSIONS: Alterations in these proteins appear to operate in combination with premalignant epithelia to create hyperproliferative cell states that favor the acquisition of summative oncogenic errors that confer invasive capacity.

Trichobezoar can be treated laparoscopically.

Various therapeutic modalities have been proposed to treat trichobezoar and Rapunzel syndrome. The treatment options were modified with the advent of laparoscopy. We reported two 7- and 12-year-old female patients with Rapunzel syndrome and thrichobezoar, respectively, who were successfully operated by laparoscopy.

Positional vertigo afterwards maxillary dental implant surgery with bone regeneration.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo. It is caused by loose otoconia from the utricle which, in certain positions, displaced the cupula of the posterior semicircular canal. BPPV most often is a result of aging. It also can occur after a blow to the head. Less common causes include a prolonged positioning on the back (supine) during some surgical procedures. Additionally one can include in this ethiopathogenesis the positioning required during the maxillary dental implant surgery with bone regeneration related to a forced head positioning and inner ear trauma induced by dental turbine noise working in the maxillary bone. Two cases of patients who suffered BPPV after undergoing maxillary dental implant with bone regeneration procedures are reported. Diagnosis and treatment are also described.

Epidemiological study of oral cancer patients in Alava province, Spain.

The authors conducted a retrospective study of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSSC) patients in the province of Alava, Spain, to investigate the various epidemiological factors involved. The study included data on 30 patients referred to the Otolaryngology Department of our hospital. The authors identified epidemiological data, including age, symptoms, localization, tumor size, risk factors, tumor stage, treatment and outcome. An elevated percentage of risk factors was found, underlining the importance of early diagnosis. The highest prevalence was in the sixth decade of life. The most frequent symptom was pain, and the localization was in the tongue in 70% of cases. Tumor size ranged from 2 to 3 cm, and 85% of patients underwent surgical resection. Risk factors of smoking and drinking affected 50% of the patients.

Evaluation of p53, Caspase-3, Bcl-2, and Ki-67 markers in oral squamous cell carcinoma and premalignant epithelium in a sample from Alava Province (Spain)

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine whether alterations in the expression of p53, caspase-3 Bcl-2, and ki-67 appear early in premalignant oral epithelium and show clonal behavior. Study Design: Samples from 41 tumors with their adjacent non-tumor epithelia were immunohistochemically analyzed using monoclonal antibodies that recognize p53, caspase-3, Bcl-2, and Ki-67 Results: A statistically significant association was found between the expression in tumor and adjacent epithelium of p53, caspase-3, and Bcl-2 but not of k-67. A significant association was observed between the expression of ki-67 and p53 in both localizations. In non-tumor (premalignant) epithelium samples, there was a significant inverse relationship between the expressions of p53 and caspase-3 and a significant direct relationship between the expressions of p53 and Bcl-2. Conclusions: Alterations in these proteins appear to operate in combination with premalignant epithelia to create hyperproliferative cell states that favor the acquisition of summative oncogenic errors that confer invasive capacity (AU)

Vértigo posicional después de implante quirúrgico dental maxilar con regeneración ósea / Positional vertigo afterwards maxillary dental implant surgery with bone regeneration

El vértigo paroxístico benigno es el síndrome vertiginoso más frecuente, considerado como idiopático durante muchos años, desde hace algún tiempo se cree debido a la estimulación anómala del conducto semicircular posterior inducidopor un fragmento de otolito que se desprende de la macula del utrículo, ocurriendo esto muy frecuentemente por traumatismos cráneo-faciales.Dentro de esta etiopatogenia, podría estar el vértigo posicional que aparece después de la colocación de un implante dental, cuando al paciente se le somete a una intervención larga, como es la regeneración ósea, que además tiene que tener una posición cefálica forzada, con el ruido de la turbina en el maxilar superior, provocando todo ello un desprendimientode partículas de laberinto del oído.Presentamos dos casos a los que después de haber sido sometido a este tipo de intervención les aparece un cuadro de vértigo posicional que se le diagnostica y trata satisfactoriamente mediante maniobras de movimientos cefálicos

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo. It is caused by loose otoconia from the utricle which, in certain positions, displaced the cupula of the posterior semicircular canal.BPPV most often is a result of aging. It also can occur after a blow to the head. Less common causes include a prolonged positioning on the back (supine) during some surgical procedures.Additionally one can include in this ethiopathogenesis the positioning required during the maxillary dental implant surgery with bone regeneration related to a forced head positioning and inner ear trauma induced by dental turbine noise working in the maxillary bone.Two cases of patients who suffered BPPV after undergoing maxillary dental implant with bone regeneration procedures are reported. Diagnosis and treatment are also described

Infarto segmentario idiopático del epiplón mayor, resuelto por cirugía endoscópica: Reporte de un caso / Idiopathic segmentary infarction of the great omentum treatment by laparoscopy: A case report

Introducción. El infarto segmentario idiopático primario del epiplón mayor se presenta de manera ocasional en la etapa pediátrica, predomina en niños con sobrepeso y se confunde con apendicitis aguda. Caso clínico. Paciente masculino de 6 años de edad con dolor abdominal y febrícula de 36 horas de evolución. Peso de 25 kg (p-90), talla 115 cm (p-50), discreta deshidratación, dolor importante en fosa iliaca y flanco derechos así como irritación peritoneal localizada. La biometría hemática mostró leve leucocitosis, y la radiografía simple de abdomen reacción peritoneal. Durante la cirugía endoscópica se encontró un segmento del epiplón infartado, el cual se ligó, se resecó y se extrajo. La evolución fue satisfactoria. Conclusión. La cirugía endoscópica proporciona una excelente exposición para el diagnóstico y tratamiento del infarto del epiplón mayor.

Introduction. The primary idiopathic segmentary infarction of the great omentum is rarely found in the pediatric age group; it is predominant in overweight children and it is mistaken for acute appendicitis. Case report. Six year old masculine patient presented abdominal pain for 36 hours associated with low grade fever; he weighed 25 kg (p-90), his height was 115 cm (p-50), on physical examination he showed slightly dried oral mucosa, pain on lower right quadrant with peritoneal irritation signs. The white blood count showed slight leukocitocys and the abdomen radiograph showed inflammation and peritoneal irritation. Endoscopic surgery was done and an infarcted segment of greater omentum was found, it was ligated, resected and extracted. Clinical evolution was satisfactory. Conclusion. Endoscopic surgery gives us an excellent resource for diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.