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Eur Urol Open Sci ; 50: 10-16, 2023 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37101771

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Background: Several reports are available regarding the treatment decision regret of patients receiving conventional treatments for localized prostate cancer (PCa); yet data on patients undergoing focal therapy (FT) are sparse. Objective: To evaluate the treatment decision satisfaction and regret among patients who underwent FT for PCa with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) or cryoablation (CRYO). Design setting and participants: We identified consecutive patients who underwent HIFU or CRYO FT as the primary treatment for localized PCa at three US institutions. A survey with validated questionnaires, including the five-question Decision Regret Scale (DRS), International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5), was mailed to the patients. The regret score was calculated based on the five items of the DRS, and regret was defined as a DRS score of >25. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Multivariable logistic regression models were applied to assess the predictors of treatment decision regret. Results and limitations: Of 236 patients, 143 (61%) responded to the survey. Baseline characteristics were similar between responders and nonresponders. During a median (interquartile range) follow-up of 43 (26-68) mo, the treatment decision regret rate was 19.6%. On a multivariable analysis, higher prostate-specific antigen (PSA) at nadir after FT (odds ratio [OR] 1.48, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.1-2, p = 0.009), presence of PCa on follow-up biopsy (OR 3.98, 95% CI 1.5-10.6, p = 0.006), higher post-FT IPSS (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.01-1.37, p = 0.03), and newly diagnosed impotence (OR 6.67, 95% CI 1.57-27, p = 0.03) were independent predictors of treatment regret. The type of energy treatment (HIFU/CRYO) was not a predictor of regret/satisfaction. Limitations include retrospective abstraction. Conclusions: FT for localized PCa is well accepted by the patients, with a low regret rate. Higher PSA at nadir, presence of cancer on follow-up biopsy, bothersome postoperative urinary symptoms, and impotence after FT were independent predictors of treatment decision regret. Patient summary: In this report, we looked at the factors affecting satisfaction and regret in patients with prostate cancer undergoing focal therapy. We found that focal therapy is well accepted by the patients, while presence of cancer on follow-up biopsy as well as bothersome urinary symptoms and sexual dysfunction can predict treatment decision regret.

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J Urol ; 206(2): 289-297, 2021 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33818141

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PURPOSE: We evaluated the prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer detection on systematic biopsy (SB), target biopsy (TB) alone and combined SB and TB in men with Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System™ (PI-RADS™) 5 lesion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From a prospectively maintained prostate biopsy database, we identified consecutive patients with PI-RADS 5 lesion on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. The patients underwent multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging followed by transrectal TB of PI-RADS 5 lesion and 12-core SB. The prostate cancer and clinically significant prostate cancer (Grade Group, GG ≥2) detection on SB, TB and SB+TB were determined for all men and accordingly to prostate specific antigen density. Statistic significant was set a p <0.05. RESULTS: Overall, 112 patients met inclusion criteria. The detection rate of prostate cancer for SB, TB and SB+TB was 89%, 93% and 95%, respectively, and for clinically significant prostate cancer it was 72%, 81% and 85%, respectively. SB added 2% prostate cancer and 4% clinically significant prostate cancer detection to TB. A total of 78 patients had prostate specific antigen density >0.15 ng/ml2, and the detection rate of PCa for SB, TB and SB+TB was 92%, 97% and 97%, respectively, and for clinically significant prostate cancer it was 79%, 91% and 95%, respectively. In this population, if SB was omitted, 0 prostate cancer and only 4% (3) of clinically significant prostate cancer would be missed. The clinically significant prostate cancer detection rate improved with increased prostate specific antigen density for SB (p=0.01), TB (p <0.0001) and combined SB+TB (p=0.002). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with PI-RADS 5 on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and prostate specific antigen density >0.15 ng/ml2, SB marginally increases clinically significant prostate cancer detection, but not overall prostate cancer detection in comparison to TB alone. Systematic biopsy did not affect patients' management and can be omitted on this population.


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Biópsia Guiada por Imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética Multiparamétrica , Antígeno Prostático Específico/sangue , Próstata/patologia , Neoplasias da Próstata , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Próstata/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico , Procedimentos Desnecessários
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World J Urol ; 39(9): 3295-3307, 2021 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33683411

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OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) on definitive treatment (DT) and pathological progression (PP) in patients on active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer. METHODS: We identified 361 consecutive patients, from an IRB-approved database, on AS for prostate cancer with minimum 2 years follow-up. Patients were grouped into two cohorts, those using 5-ARIs (5-ARI; n = 119) or not using 5-ARIs (no 5-ARI; n = 242). Primary and secondary endpoints were treatment-free survival (TFS) and PP-free survival (PPFS), which were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis. Univariate and multivariable cox regression analysis were used to identify predictors for PP and DT. A p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: Baseline characteristics and the prostate biopsy rate were similar between the two groups. Median (range) follow-up was 5.7 (2.0-17.2) years. Five-year and 10-year TFS was 92% and 59% for the 5-ARI group versus 80% and 51% for the no 5-ARI group (p = 0.005), respectively. Five-year and 10-year PPFS was 77% and 41% for the 5-ARI group versus 70% and 32% for the no 5-ARI group (p = 0.04), respectively. Independent predictors for treatment and PP were not taking 5-ARIs (p = 0.005; p = 0.02), entry PSA > 2.5 ng/mL (p = 0.03; p = 0.01) and Gleason pattern 4 on initial biopsy (p < 0.001; p < 0.001), respectively. The main limitation is the retrospective study design. CONCLUSIONS: 5-ARIs reduces reclassification and cross-over to treatment in men on active surveillance for prostate cancer. Further, taking 5-ARIs was an independent predictor for prostate cancer progression and definitive treatment.


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Inibidores de 5-alfa Redutase/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias da Próstata/classificação , Neoplasias da Próstata/terapia , Conduta Expectante , Idoso , Progressão da Doença , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo
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World J Urol ; 39(9): 3309-3314, 2021 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33616707

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PURPOSE: To determine whether multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) can reliably predict proximity of prostate cancer to the prostatic urethra in a contemporary series of men undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) at two academic centers. METHODS: Clinical characteristics of consecutive men undergoing pre-operative mpMRI prior to RP and whole-mount axial serial step-sectioned pathology examination at two academic centers between Jun 2016 and Oct 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. Every tumor was characterized by its pathologic minimum distance to the prostatic urethral lumen (pMDUL). Only the cancer closest to the urethra represented the prostatic urethral index lesion. The radiologic minimum distance of the index lesion to the prostatic urethral lumen was measured and noted as ≤ 5 mm versus > 5 mm. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predicting values (PPV and NPV) and area under the receivers operating characteristics curve (AUC) were calculated for performance of mpMRI for predicting pMDUL ≤ 5 mm. RESULTS: Of the 163 surgical specimens examined, 112 (69%) exhibited a pMDUL ≤ 5 mm. These men had significantly higher grade group (GG) and advanced pathological and clinical stage. The rates of high PI-RADS score and presence of gross extracapsular extension were also significantly greater for the group with pMDUL ≤ 5 mm. The AUC, sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 0.641, 51.8, 76.5, 82.9, and 42.4%, respectively, for mpMRI to predict pMDUL < 5 mm. CONCLUSIONS: Nearly 70% of men undergoing RP present with tumor within 5 mm of the prostatic urethra. These tumors present higher risk characteristics, and mpMRI exhibited moderate performance and high PPV in their pre-operative detection. Physicians performing partial gland ablation should take these results into consideration during treatment selection and planning.


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Criocirurgia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética Multiparamétrica , Prostatectomia , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgia , Neoplasias Uretrais/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Uretrais/patologia , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Invasividade Neoplásica , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Prostatectomia/métodos , Estudos Retrospectivos
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J Urol ; 204(4): 741-747, 2020 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32898975

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PURPOSE: We report outcomes of hemigland high intensity focused ultrasound ablation as primary treatment for localized prostate cancer in the United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 100 consecutive men underwent hemigland high intensity focused ultrasound (December 2015 to December 2019). Primary end point was treatment failure, defined as Grade Group 2 or greater on followup prostate biopsy, radical treatment, systemic therapy, metastases or prostate cancer specific mortality. IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function), I-PSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) and 90-day complications were reported. RESULTS: At study entry patients had very low (8%), low (20%), intermediate favorable (50%), intermediate unfavorable (17%) and high (5%) risk prostate cancer. Median followup was 20 months. The 2-year survival free from treatment failure, Grade Group 2 or greater recurrence, repeat focal high intensity focused ultrasound and radical treatment was 73%, 76%, 90% and 91%, respectively. Bilateral prostate cancer at diagnosis was the sole predictor for Grade Group 2 or greater recurrence (p=0.03). Of men who underwent posttreatment biopsy (58), 10 had in-field and 8 out-of-field Grade Group 2 or greater positive biopsy. Continence (zero pad) was maintained in 100% of patients. Median IIEF-5 and I-PSS scores before vs after hemigland high intensity focused ultrasound were 22 vs 21 (p=0.99) and 9 vs 6 (p=0.005), respectively. Minor and major complications occurred in 13% and 0% of patients. No patient had rectal fistula or died. CONCLUSIONS: Short-term results of focal high intensity focused ultrasound indicate safety, excellent potency and continence preservation, and adequate short-term prostate cancer control. Radical treatment was avoided in 91% of men at 2 years. Men with bilateral prostate cancer at diagnosis have increased risk for Grade Group 2 or greater recurrence. To our knowledge, this is the initial and largest United States series of focal high intensity focused ultrasound as primary treatment for prostate cancer.


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Ablação por Ultrassom Focalizado de Alta Intensidade/métodos , Próstata/cirurgia , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgia , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Estados Unidos
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Eur Urol Oncol ; 3(6): 780-783, 2020 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32474006

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The definition of intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) still lacks standardization, hampering the assessment of surgical performance in this regard. Over the years, efforts to address this issue have been carried out to improve the reporting of outcomes. In 2019, the European Association of Urology (EAU) proposed a standardized reporting tool for IAEs in urology. The objective of the present study is to distill systematically published data on IAEs in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) for renal masses to answer three key questions (KQs). (KQ1) Which system is used to report the IAEs? (KQ2) What is the frequency of IAEs? (KQ3) What types of IAEs are reported? A comprehensive systematic review of all English-language publications on RPN was carried out. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to evaluate PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases (from January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2019). Quality of reporting and grading complications were assessed according to the EAU recommendations. Globally, 59 (35.3%) and 108 (64.7%) studies reported zero and one or more IAEs, respectively. Overall, 761 (2.6%) patients reported at least one IAE. Intraoperative bleeding is reported as the most common IAE (58%). Our analysis showed no improvement in reporting and grading of IAEs over time. PATIENT SUMMARY: Up to now, an agreement regarding the definition and reporting of intraoperative adverse events (IAEs) in the literature has not been achieved. The aim of this study is to evaluate the reporting of IAEs in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) after a systematic review of the literature. More rigorous reporting of IAEs during RPN is needed to measure their impact on patients' perioperative care.


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Complicações Intraoperatórias/epidemiologia , Nefrectomia/efeitos adversos , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/normas , Gestão de Riscos/estatística & dados numéricos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/efeitos adversos , Humanos , Complicações Intraoperatórias/diagnóstico , Complicações Intraoperatórias/prevenção & controle , Nefrectomia/métodos , Assistência Perioperatória/normas , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Garantia da Qualidade dos Cuidados de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Gestão de Riscos/organização & administração , Gestão de Riscos/normas , Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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World J Urol ; 38(4): 949-956, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31175460

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PURPOSE: To assess the feasibility, safety, and outcomes of an expedited One-Stop prostate cancer (PCa) diagnostic pathway. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We identified 370 consecutive patients who underwent multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and transrectal ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy (MRI/TRUS-PBx) from our institutional review board-approved database. Patients were divided according to diagnostic pathway: One-Stop (n = 74), with mpMRI and same-day PBx, or Standard (n = 296), with mpMRI followed by a second visit for PBx. mpMRIs were performed and interpreted according to Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS v2). Grade group ≥ 2 PCa defined clinically significant PCa (csPCa). Statistical significance was considered when p < 0.05. RESULTS: Age (66 vs 66 years, p = 0.59) and PSA density (0.1 vs 0.1 ng/mL2, p = 0.26) were not different between One-Stop vs Standard pathway, respectively. One-Stop patients lived further away from the hospital than Standard patients (163 vs 31 km; p < 0.01), and experienced shorter time from mpMRI to PBx (0 vs 7 days; p < 0.01). The number (p = 0.56) and distribution of PI-RADS lesions (p = 0.67) were not different between the groups. All procedures were completed successfully with similar perioperative complications rate (p = 0.24). For patients with PI-RADS 3-5 lesions, the csPCa detection rate (49% vs 41%, p = 0.55) was similar for One-Stop vs Standard, respectively. The negative predictive value of mpMRI (PI-RADS 1-2) for csPCa was 78% for One-Stop vs 83% for Standard (p = 0.99). On multivariate analysis, age, prostate volume and PI-RADS score (p < 0.01), but not diagnostic pathway, predicted csPCa detection. CONCLUSION: A One-Stop PCa diagnostic pathway is feasible, safe, and provides similar outcomes in a shorter time compared to the Standard two-visit diagnostic pathway.


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Imagem por Ressonância Magnética Intervencionista , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção , Idoso , Estudos de Viabilidade , Humanos , Biópsia Guiada por Imagem/efeitos adversos , Biópsia Guiada por Imagem/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Imagem Multimodal , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética Multiparamétrica , Neoplasias da Próstata/diagnóstico por imagem , Reto , Estudos Retrospectivos
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J Urol ; 202(6): 1188-1198, 2019 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31347953

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PURPOSE: We evaluated 5-year oncologic and functional outcomes of hemigland cryoablation of localized prostate cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the records of 160 consecutive men who underwent hemigland cryoablation of localized prostate cancer. Recurrent and/or residual clinically significant prostate cancer was defined as Grade Group 2 or greater on followup biopsy. A prostate specific antigen nadir plus 2 ng/ml according to the Phoenix criteria was used to define biochemical failure. Radical treatment was defined as any whole gland therapy. Treatment failure was defined as any radical and/or whole gland treatment, systemic therapy initiation, metastasis or prostate cancer specific mortality. The study primary end point was treatment failure-free survival. The secondary end points were survival free of biochemical failure, clinically significant prostate cancer and radical treatment. Followup biopsy and functional outcomes were also evaluated. Statistical analysis included the Kaplan-Meier method, and univariate and multivariable Cox and logistic regression with significance considered at p <0.05. RESULTS: Median patient age was 67 years, baseline prostate specific antigen was 6.3 ng/ml and followup was 40 months. A total of 131 patients (82%) had D'Amico intermediate (66%) or high risk (16%) prostate cancer. At 5 years the treatment failure-free survival rate was 85%, the biochemical failure-free survival rate was 62% and the survival rate free of clinically significant prostate cancer was 89%. Higher baseline prostate specific antigen independently predicted treatment failure (p <0.001), biochemical failure (p=0.048), recurrence and radical treatment (p <0.01). Grade Group 3 or greater independently predicted treatment failure (p=0.04). The metastasis-free survival rate was 100% at 5 years. Pad-free continence and potency (erections sufficient for intercourse) were retained in 97% and 73% of patients, respectively. There was no rectal fistula or mortality. CONCLUSIONS: Hemigland cryoablation of localized prostate cancer provides effective midterm oncologic outcomes with good continence and potency. Patients with higher baseline prostate specific antigen are at increased risk for biochemical failure, recurrent cancer and treatment failure.


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Criocirurgia/métodos , Neoplasias da Próstata/cirurgia , Idoso , Biomarcadores Tumorais/sangue , Biópsia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Antígeno Prostático Específico/sangue , Neoplasias da Próstata/patologia , Análise de Sobrevida , Falha de Tratamento , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Endourol Case Rep ; 5(2): 45-48, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32760800

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Background: Paraganglioma is rarely reported in patients on hemodialysis. We present a hemodialysis patient in whom incidentally identified paraganglioma was treated by retroperitoneoscopic resection. Case Presentation: A retroperitoneal tumor was identified incidentally in an 80-year-old man on hemodialysis for chronic renal dysfunction. The patient did not complain of any clinical symptoms suggestive of paraganglioma and plasma catecholamines levels were normal. However, iodine-123-metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) scintigraphy showed obvious radionuclide accumulation in the tumor, leading to a diagnosis of paraganglioma. After initiation of treatment with an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, retroperitoneoscopic resection of the tumor was performed. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Conclusion: Although testing urine samples is unlikely available in hemodialysis patients, paraganglioma can be diagnosed by MIBG scintigraphy. Retroperitoneoscopic resection is effective for managing retroperitoneal paraganglioma in hemodialysis patients.

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Oncotarget ; 9(25): 17645-17655, 2018 Apr 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29707137

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The androgen receptor (AR) is a ligand-dependent transcription factor that promotes prostate cancer (PC) cell growth through control of target gene expression. This report suggests that Canopy FGF signaling regulator 2 (CNPY2) controls AR protein levels in PC cells. We found that AR was ubiquitinated by an E3 ubiquitin ligase, myosin regulatory light chain interacting protein (MYLIP) and then degraded through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. CNPY2 decreased the ubiquitination activity of MYLIP by inhibition of interaction between MYLIP and UBE2D1, an E2 ubiquitin ligase. CNPY2 up-regulated gene expression of AR target genes such as KLK3 gene which encodes the prostate specific antigen (PSA) and promoted cell growth of PC cells. The cell growth inhibition by CNPY2 knockdown was rescued by AR overexpression. Furthermore, positive correlation of expression levels between CNPY2 and AR/AR target genes was observed in tissue samples from human prostate cancer patients. Together, these results suggested that CNPY2 promoted cell growth of PC cells by inhibition of AR protein degradation through MYLIP-mediated AR ubiquitination.

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Pediatr Int ; 58(9): 908-12, 2016 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27452626

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A 6-year-old girl was admitted with a mass lesion in the cerebellar vermis. She underwent subtotal tumor resection, and on immunohistopathology the tumor consisted of two different parts: typical medulloblastoma (MB) characteristics and atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) features, despite positive integrase interactor 1 expression. The patient was diagnosed with MB with epithelioid features. Chemoradiation therapy was started because of tumor recurrence at the primary site and dissemination to the spinal cord, as determined on magnetic resonance imaging 2 weeks after surgery. The patient died due to tumor progression 13 months after initial diagnosis, although transient partial remission was achieved.


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Neoplasias Cerebelares/diagnóstico , Vermis Cerebelar , Meduloblastoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cerebelares/cirurgia , Criança , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Meduloblastoma/cirurgia , Procedimentos Neurocirúrgicos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Pediatr Infect Dis J ; 35(4): 452-3, 2016 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26974750

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We encountered 2 immunocompromised children complicated by Raoultella ornithinolytica bacteremia. One had received methylprednisolone pulse therapy for IgA nephropathy, and the other had leukopenia because of chemotherapy for leukemia. Both children had no specific symptoms, and R. ornithinolytica bacteremia was identified by routine blood culture. Both patients were successfully treated with antibiotic treatment.


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Bacteriemia , Enterobacter , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/diagnóstico , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/etiologia , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/uso terapêutico , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Quimioterapia Combinada , Enterobacter/classificação , Enterobacter/efeitos dos fármacos , Enterobacter/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/tratamento farmacológico , Feminino , Glomerulonefrite por IGA/complicações , Glomerulonefrite por IGA/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido , Metilprednisolona/efeitos adversos , Metilprednisolona/uso terapêutico , Testes de Sensibilidade Microbiana , Resultado do Tratamento
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J Clin Immunol ; 35(7): 610-4, 2015 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26407811

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Primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) is caused by mutations of more than two hundred immunity-related genes. In addition to the heterogeneity of the diseases, the atypical presentation of each disease caused by hypomorphic mutations or somatic mosaicism makes genetic diagnosis challenging. Next-generation sequencing tests all genes simultaneously and has proven its innovative efficacy in genomics. We describe a male PID patient without any family history of immunodeficiency. This patient suffered from recurrent infections from 1 year of age. Laboratory analysis showed hypogammaglobulinemia. T, B, and NK cells were present, but the T cell proliferative response decreased. Whole-exome sequencing analysis identified an IL2RG p.P58T missense mutation. CD8(+) and CD56(+) cells showed revertant somatic mosaicism to the wild-type allele. A late-onset and atypical presentation of the X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (X-SCID) phenotype might be associated with revertant somatic mosaicism in T and NK cells. This patient is the seventh reported case of X-SCID with revertant somatic mosaicism. His classical clinical management did not result in a molecular diagnosis because of the atypical presentation. The coverage that is provided by whole-exome sequencing of most PID genes effectively excluded differential diagnoses other than X-SCID. As next-generation sequencing becomes available in clinical practice, it will enhance our knowledge of PID and rescue currently undiagnosed patients.


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Aspergillus/imunologia , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos/fisiologia , Rejeição de Enxerto/diagnóstico , Transplante de Células-Tronco Hematopoéticas , Síndromes de Imunodeficiência/diagnóstico , Subunidade gama Comum de Receptores de Interleucina/metabolismo , Aspergilose Pulmonar Invasiva/diagnóstico , Células T Matadoras Naturais/fisiologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Análise Mutacional de DNA/métodos , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Evolução Fatal , Rejeição de Enxerto/etiologia , Humanos , Síndromes de Imunodeficiência/complicações , Lactente , Subunidade gama Comum de Receptores de Interleucina/genética , Aspergilose Pulmonar Invasiva/etiologia , Japão , Masculino , Mosaicismo , Mutação de Sentido Incorreto/genética , Linhagem
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Int J Urol ; 22(8): 731-4, 2015 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25989004

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of soft coagulation in off-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. METHODS: A total of 32 patients with renal tumors underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with off-clamp using soft coagulation between May 2012 and September 2013. Tumor resection was carried out using a combination of bipolar forceps and a ball electrode using the soft coagulation system without hilar clamping. The outcomes of these patients were compared with those of 30 patients treated with hilar clamping. RESULTS: This off-clamp procedure was successfully completed in 31 cases. No significant differences were observed in the mean age (60 vs 61 years), sex (male/female; 25/7 vs 20/10), mean RENAL nephrometry score (5.7 vs 5.8), mean body mass index (24.4 vs 23) or tumor size (15 mm vs 16 mm) between the two groups. No significant differences were noted in positive surgical margins (0 vs 0) or blood loss (104 vs 115 cc) as well. In contrast, a significant difference was noted in the total operative time (278 vs 238 min). Serum creatinine percentage changes at 3 months were 6.4 versus 7.3% in the off-clamp and hilum-clamp groups, respectively, which were not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS: Off-clamp laparoscopic partial nephrectomy can be safely carried out by using a soft coagulation technique.


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Neoplasias Renais/cirurgia , Rim/patologia , Laparoscopia/métodos , Nefrectomia/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Constrição , Feminino , Humanos , Laparoscopia/instrumentação , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Nefrectomia/instrumentação , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Life Sci ; 93(25-26): 968-74, 2013 Dec 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24211780

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AIMS: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis continues to be a devastating clinical disorder for which there are few therapeutic options, and the pathogenesis of this disease remains largely unknown. Statins are inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase in cholesterol biosynthesis, and they have been reported to exert pleiotropic effects on the cellular signaling involved in tissue inflammation and in organ fibrosis/remodeling. We examined the preventive effects of statins on fibrogenic mediator expression and production in normal human lung fibroblasts (NHLF). MAIN METHODS: NHLF were pretreated with 100nM pitavastatin or medium alone (control), and were then stimulated with transforming growth factor-ß1 (TGF-ß1). mRNA expression and protein secretion of several mediators from cells were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or multiplex assay. KEY FINDINGS: TGF-ß1-induced expression or production of mediators, such as collagen-1, vascular endothelial growth factor and chemokine C-X-C motif ligand 8, in NHLF pretreated with pitavastatin was significantly suppressed with inhibition of Smad-3 phosphorylation, as compared to untreated controls. In addition, the inhibitory effects of pitavastatin were negated by addition of mevalonate. SIGNIFICANCE: Pitavastatin appeared to inhibit TGF-ß1-induced fibrogenic mediator production from lung fibroblasts via the mevalonic cascade. Although further evaluation of the signaling pathways for these phenomena is necessary, our results suggest the potential benefits of pitavastatin.


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Fibroblastos/efeitos dos fármacos , Fibroblastos/metabolismo , Pulmão/citologia , Fibrose Pulmonar/metabolismo , Quinolinas/farmacologia , Células Cultivadas , Colágeno/genética , Colágeno/metabolismo , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Humanos , Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases/farmacologia , Interleucina-8/metabolismo , Pulmão/efeitos dos fármacos , Ácido Mevalônico/farmacologia , Fosforilação/efeitos dos fármacos , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteína Smad3/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta1/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta1/farmacologia , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/genética , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular/metabolismo
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J Bone Miner Metab ; 30(3): 326-37, 2012 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21938381

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Teriparatide is an anabolic therapy for osteoporosis approved in the United States since 2002 and European Union since 2003; however, approval in Japan lagged significantly. This report describes analyses based on International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E-5 guidelines that support bridging between Japanese studies and the large Fracture Prevention Trial (FPT). We analyzed data from single teriparatide doses in healthy Japanese and Caucasian postmenopausal women (J-PK) and from studies of 6 months [Phase 2, dose ranging (J-Ph2)] and 12 months [Phase 3, efficacy and safety (J-Ph3)] of randomized, placebo-controlled, once-daily treatment in Japanese subjects with osteoporosis. In J-PK, apparent teriparatide area-under-the-curve (AUC) and peak concentration (C (max)) were up to 40% higher in Japanese versus Caucasian women; however, body weight-adjusted values were comparable between populations; these findings were supported by population pharmacokinetic analyses. Between the FPT and Japanese studies, baseline demographic characteristics were similar but bone mineral density (BMD) at lumbar spine (L1-L4) and body weight were lower for Japanese subjects. With teriparatide 20 µg/day, significant increases in BMD were observed compared to placebo at 12 months in both the FPT and J-Ph3 study, and percent change and actual change in BMD were comparable between studies. Dose response at 6 months was also comparable across populations. No novel safety signals were identified in Japanese subjects. These analyses show that teriparatide clinical data met ICH E-5 criteria for bridging. Findings from foreign trials such as the FPT can thus be extrapolated to Japanese subjects treated with teriparatide 20 µg/day.


Assuntos
Povo Asiático , Teriparatida/farmacocinética , Teriparatida/uso terapêutico , População Branca , Idoso , Densidade Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/farmacocinética , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/farmacologia , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/uso terapêutico , Demografia , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Feminino , Saúde , Humanos , Japão , Vértebras Lombares/efeitos dos fármacos , Vértebras Lombares/fisiopatologia , Masculino , Modelos Biológicos , Osteoporose/tratamento farmacológico , Osteoporose/fisiopatologia , Pós-Menopausa/efeitos dos fármacos , Análise de Regressão , Teriparatida/efeitos adversos , Teriparatida/farmacologia , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento
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