Recurrent aphthous stomatitis and Helicobacter pylori.

BACKGROUND: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a recurrent painful ulcerative disorder that commonly affects the oral mucosa. Local and systemic factors such as trauma, food sensitivity, nutritional deficiencies, systemic conditions, immunological disorders and genetic polymorphisms are associated with the development of the disease. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative, microaerophile bacteria, that colonizes the gastric mucosa and it was previously suggested to be involved in RAS development. In the present paper we reviewed all previous studies that investigated the association between RAS and H. pylori. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search in Pubmed (MEDLINE) databases was made of articles published up until July 2015 using the following keywords: Helicobacter Pylori or H. pylori and RAS or Recurrent aphthous stomatitis. RESULTS: Fifteen experimental studies that addressed the relationship between infection with H. pylori and the presence of RAS and three reviews, including a systematic review and a meta-analysis were included in this review. The studies reviewed used different methods to assess this relationship, including PCR, nested PCR, culture, ELISA and urea breath test. A large variation in the number of patients included in each study, as well as inclusion criteria and laboratorial methods was observed. H. pylori can be detected in the oral mucosa or ulcerated lesion of some patients with RAS. The quality of the all studies included in this review was assessed using levels of evidence based on the University of Oxford's Center for Evidence Based Medicine Criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Although the eradication of the infection may affect the clinical course of the oral lesions by undetermined mechanisms, RAS ulcers are not associated with the presence of the bacteria in the oral cavity and there is no evidence that H. pylori infection drives RAS development.

Quantitative expression analysis of apoptotic/antiapoptotic genes and association with immunolocalization of BAX and BCL-2 in peripheral and central giant cell lesions of the jaws.

Central giant cell lesion (CGCL) and peripheral giant cell lesion (PGCL) of the jaws are characterized by multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells in a background of mononuclear cells. While mononuclear cells retain proliferative activity in both lesions, giant cells are Ki-67 negative. This observation raised the theory that giant cells are formed by cytoplasmic fusion of mononuclear cells, and also that these lesions are of reactive nature. As the giant cells are not proliferating in CGCL and PGCL, apoptosis of such cells should be investigated. We investigated the transcription of BAX and BCL-2 mRNAs in six fresh samples of CGCL and six fresh samples of PGCL by qRT-PCR (quantitative reverse transcription PCR) and used immunohistochemistry to demonstrate the localization of these proteins, as well as caspase 3 active in six paraffin-embedded samples of CGCL and nine paraffin-embedded samples of PGCL. While both groups showed increased expression of BAX and BCL-2 mRNA, PGCL showed a higher apoptotic index (ratio BAX/BCL-2) than CGCL. The three proteins investigated were expressed almost exclusively in the cytoplasm of giant cells. To further confirm apoptotic activity, we performed TUNEL analysis in the same samples of the immunohistochemistry and found a higher positivity in the giant cells of PGCL compared to the giant cells of CGCL. Our results show increased expression of apoptotic-related genes in both PGCL and CGCL and that the giant cells are probably the main source of these events. Also, it raises a hypothesis that differences in the apoptotic activity might be associated with the different clinical behavior of CGCL and PGCL.

NFATc1 and TNFalpha expression in giant cell lesions of the jaws.

BACKGROUND: Activation mutations of SH3BP2 gene have been demonstrated in cherubism and central giant cell lesion (CGCL). In the present study we first attempted to investigate the SH3BP2 gene in peripheral giant cell lesion (PGCL). The effect of SH3BP2 gene mutations on the transcription of the downstream genes nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFATc1) and the cytokine tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) was also investigated together with the immunolocalization of NFATc1 protein in a set of cases of PGCL, CGCL and cherubism with and without SH3BP2 mutation. METHOD: Fresh samples of five PGCL, five CGCL and one cherubism cases were included in this study. One of the samples of CGCL presented a somatic heterozygous mutation c.1442A>T in exon 11. The cherubism case showed a heterozygotic substitution c.320C>T in both blood and lesion. These mutations were previously published. All coding and flanking regions of the SH3BP2 gene were sequenced in the cases of PGCL. The real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was performed to analyze the transcription of NFATc1 and TNF-alpha genes. The immunohistochemical analysis of the NFATc1 protein was also performed. RESULTS: No SH3BP2 gene mutation was found in PGCL. The RT-PCR showed increased expression of NFATc1 and decreased transcription of TNF-alpha in all the samples. The immunohistochemical analysis of the NFATc1 protein showed a predominant nuclear staining in the multinucleated giant cells. CONCLUSION: The development of giant cells lesions of the jaws and cherubism are possibly mediated by overexpression of NFAT in the nucleus of the multinucleated cells.

Use of Surgical Laser for Excision of a Neurofibroma Associated With Neurofibromatosis Type-1.

Introduction: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder that affects approximately 1/3500 individuals. Various bone manifestations and peripheral nerves neoplastic lesions associated with NF1 are seen in the jaws. Several oral manifestations may occur in this disorder; therefore the dentist's knowledge and multidisciplinary management of these patients are extremely important. Case Presentation: In the present article, we present the use of a high-power surgical laser to excise a neurofibroma in a patient with several intraoral manifestations associated with NF1. Conclusion: The use of diode laser (808 nm) for excision biopsy of tongue nodules showed no thermal damage to the tissue, allowing an adequate histopathological analysis of the neurofibroma.

The highly prevalent H3F3A mutation in giant cell tumours of bone is not shared by sporadic central giant cell lesion of the jaws.

OBJECTIVE: Central giant cell lesion (CGCL) and giant cell tumour (GCT) are bone lesions that share similar microscopic features. Recently, it was reported that 90% of bone GCT exhibit either p.Gly34 Trp or p.Gly34 Leu in H3F3A, one of two genes for histone H3.3 located on chromosome 1. We aimed to test whether sporadic CGCL of the jaws share the H3F3A mutations reported in GCT of other bones. METHODS: Nine samples of CGCL of the jaws were included in the study, and mutations were assessed by direct sequencing. RESULTS: None of the CGCL samples presented the recurrent p.Gly34 Trp or p.Gly34 Leu mutations in the H3F3A gene. CONCLUSION: On the basis of our findings, H3F3A p.Gly34 Trp or p.Gly34 Leu mutations are not a frequent event in CGCL. If these alterations are confirmed to be exclusive of GCT, the assessment of H3F3A mutations may help in the differential diagnosis of GCT and CGCL of the jaws.

WWOX expression in giant cell lesions of the jaws.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate WWOX messenger RNA (mRNA) transcriptional levels in giant cell lesions (GCLs) of the jaws and associate its expression with clinical parameters. STUDY DESIGN: In this pilot study, quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction was performed to analyze WWOX expression in 6 central giant cell lesions (CGCLs) (including 2 aggressive), 5 peripheral giant cell lesions (PGCLs) and 1 cherubism sample. Immunohistochemistry was performed to confirm the localization of the Wwox protein. RESULTS: CGCL and PGCL showed an overall increased expression of WWOX, as did the cherubism case, but no differences were observed among the groups. Wwox was localized almost entirely to the cytoplasm of multinucleated giant cells, as well as in a few mononuclear cells. CGCL and PGCL showed higher expression of the WWOX mRNA than peripheral blood mononuclear cells. The 2 aggressive CGCL samples exhibited decreased WWOX expression. CONCLUSIONS: These results showed increased expression of WWOX mainly in non-aggressive GCLs of the jaws.

Ewing's Sarcoma: imaging findings of a patient with primary tumor in the femur and mandibular metastasis / Sarcoma de Ewing: achados imaginológicos de um paciente com tumor primário no femur e metástase mandibular

ABSTRACT Ewing's Sarcoma, a common primary bone malignancy that usually occurs in childhood and young adults, has a predilection for males and occurs mostly in the diaphysis of long bones and pelvis. This tumor rarely affects the head and neck. Histologically, this neoplasm is a small round cell tumor and there is evidence of a neuroectodermal origin. Radiographic findings of ES show an osteolytic lesion, that is not a pathognomonic feature for this neoplasm. The association of conventional imaging methods such radiography, Computed Tomograph (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), combined with scintigraphy or Positron Emission Tomography/ Computed tomography PET /CT), is essential for a correct diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, the aim of this report was to present image findings of a patient who presented with ES in the femur, and a metastasis in the mandible after eighteen months, and discuss the importance of imaging methods for a correct diagnosis, treatment and consequently, prognosis.

RESUMO O Sarcoma de Ewing é uma malignidade óssea primária comum que usualmente afeta crianças e adultos jovens. O Sarcoma de Ewing tem predileção por homens e acomete na maioria das vezes a diáfise dos ossos longos e a pelve. Raramente esse tumor afeta a região de cabeça e pescoço. Histologicamente essa neoplasia é composta por células redondas e há evidências de uma origem neuroectodérmica. Os Achados radiográficos do SE mostram uma lesão osteolítica que não é característica patognomonica. A associação dos métodos convencionais, como radiografia, tomografia computadorizada, ressonância magnética combinadas com cintilografia ou tomografia por emissão de positron são essenciais para o correto diagnóstico e tratamento. Desta forma,o objetivo desse trabalho é apresentar os achados imaginológicos de um paciente que apresentou Sarcoma de Ewing primário no femur e uma metástase mandibular após dezoito meses e discutir a importância dos métodos de imagem adequados para um correto diagnóstico, tratamento e consequentemente o prognóstico.

Reconstrução de mandíbula com retalho livre da fíbula em um caso de ameloblastoma / Mandibule reconstruction with free fibula flap in an ameloblastoma case

Objetivo: Relatar um caso de ameloblastoma na mandíbula, do tipo histológico plexiforme, com remoção completa da lesão e reconstrução com enxerto livre da fíbula. Materiais e métodos: Paciente do sexo feminino, 19 anos de idade, ASA I, atendida na Clínica Odontológica da Faculdade de Estudos Administrativos (FEAD), em Belo Horizonte, queixando-se de inchaço e incômodo na mandíbula do lado direito. O diagnóstico foi dado por exames clínicos e radiográficos e confirmado pelo exame anatomopatológico, que indicou ameloblastoma do tipo histológico plexiforme. O tratamento foi a hemimandibulectomia por meio do acesso submandibular do lado direito e reconstrução da área removida com enxerto livre da fíbula da paciente. Resultados: Remoção total da lesão com margem de segurança, reconstrução mandibular com placa óssea removida da fíbula. No pós-operatório foi realizada a laserterapia para melhor cicatrização e encaminhamento para tratamento fonoaudiólogico para ajudar na fonética e recuperação da função muscular, devido à excisão do nervo alveolar inferior, que teve como consequência uma parestesia definitiva comprometendo a fonética e a função. A paciente encontra-se há 2 anos sem sinais de reaparecimento do tumor e ausência de alterações funcionais. Conclusão: O tratamento adequado para este tipo de lesão neoplásica é controverso e sua indicação deve ser individualizada. A ressecção marginal é o tratamento mais seguro por remover completamente a lesão, determinar a cura por longo prazo e favorecer menor taxa de recorrência. A reconstrução mandibular com fíbula é considerada padrão-ouro por apresentar benefícios trans e pós-operatórios, levando-se em consideração riscos, benefícios e impacto na qualidade de vida do paciente.

Objective: to present a case of mandible ameloblastoma, plexiform histologic type, with complete removal of the lesion and reconstruction with free fibula graft. Materials and Methods: A 19-year-old female patient, ASA I, attended at the Dental Clinic of FEAD, in Belo Horizonte, complaining of swelling and discomfort in the right side of the jaw. The diagnosis was given by clinical and radiographic exams and confirmed by anatomopathological examination, which indicated ameloblastoma of plexiform histologic type. The treatment was hemimandibulectomy through right submandibular access and reconstruction of the area removed with free graft of the patient's fibula. Results: Total removal of the lesion with safety margin, mandibular reconstruction with bone plate removed from the fibula. No postoperative was performed to laser therapy for better healing and referral for speech therapy, to aid in the recovery of muscle function due to excision of the inferior alveolar nerve, which resulted in a definite paraesthesia compromising a phonetics and a function. The patient has been found for 1 year and 7 months with no signs of tumor recurrence and no employee. Conclusion: The adequate treatment for this type of neoplastic lesion is controversial and its indication must be individualized. Marginal resection is the safest treatment by completely removing the lesion, determining the long-term cure, and preferring lower recurrence rates. The mandibular reconstruction with fibula is standard gold-gold for presenting trans and postoperative benefits, leading to risks, impacts and impact on the quality of life of the patient.

A importância do cirurgião-dentista em ambiente hospitalar / The importance of the surgeon-dentist at hospital environment

A odontologia hospitalar é a prática de atividades que contribuem com a melhora da saúde geral e qualidade de vida dos indivíduos hospitalizados, os quais apresentam grandes riscos de contração de doenças infecciosas e pulmonares, que, além de prejudicar a saúde bucal, podem acometer outros órgãos e sistemas, agravando o quadro clínico e estendendo a sua estadia na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Assim, a presença do cirurgião dentista dentro da equipe multidisciplinar visa melhorar efetivamente o quadro de saúde geral dos pacientes. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão de literatura e retratar a importância da atuação do cirurgião dentista na equipe multidisciplinar em ambiente hospitalar e a relação entre condições orais e sistêmicas que podem influenciar no quadro clínico do paciente internado. Foram consultadas as bases de dados Scielo, PubMed, Medline e LILACS, por meio das palavras chave em português e inglês: odontologia, unidade hospitalar de odontologia, equipe hospitalar de odontologia, unidades de terapia intensiva, intensive care units, dentistry, patient care team, patient care, no período de 2000 a 2017. Foram utilizados 21 artigos cujos achados correspondem a 9 revisões de literatura, 10 artigos observacionais e 2 legislações sobre o tema. Em conclusão, é fundamental a integração do cirurgião dentista habilitado em Odontologia hospitalar dentro das UTIs para realização de medidas preventivas bucais e para melhoria do quadro clínico dos pacientes internados. (AU)

The hospital dentistry is the practice of activities that contribute with the improve of general health and the quality of life of hospitalized individuals, which present big risks of infectious and pulmonar diseases contraction, which in addition to impairing the oral health, can effect other organs and systems, aggravating the patient's clinical condition and keeping it for more time at Intensive Care Unit (ICU). So the presence of a surgeon-dentist into the multidisciplinar team aims to effectively improve the patient's clinical conditions. The objective was to realize a literature review and show the importance of the surgeondentist performance in a multidisciplinar team in hospital environment; also the relationship between oral and systems conditions, that can influence in admitted patient's clinical conditions. It was consulted the Scielo, PubMed, Medline and LILACS data bases, using the keywords in Portuguese and English: intensive care units, dentistry, patient care team, patient care, odontologia, unidade hospitalar de odontologia, equipe hospitalar de odontologia, unidades de terapia intensiva, in the period from 2000 to 2017. Twenty-one articles were used, which findings correspond to 9 literature review, 10 observational articles and 2 laws about the subject. In conclusion, the integration of the enabled surgeon-dentist in hospital dentistry is fundamental into ICU for oral preventive measures and also to improve the admitted patient's clinical conditions. (AU)

Cell proliferation and apoptosis in ameloblastomas and keratocystic odontogenic tumors.

A high proliferative activity of the odontogenic epithelium in ameloblastoma (AM) and keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KOT) has been demonstrated. However, no previous study has simultaneously evaluated cell proliferation and apoptotic indexes in AM and KOT, comparing both lesions. The aim of this study was to assess and compare cell proliferation and apoptotic rates between these two tumors. Specimens of 11 solid AM and 11 sporadic KOT were evaluated. The proliferation index (PI) was assessed by immunohistochemical detection of Ki-67 and the apoptotic index (AI) by methyl green-pyronine and in situ DNA nick end-labelling methods. KOT presented a higher PI than AM (p<0.05). No statistically significant difference was found in the AI between AM and KOT. PI and AI were higher in the peripheral cells of AM and respectively in the suprabasal and superficial layers of KOT. In conclusion, KOT showed a higher cell proliferation than AM and the AI was similar between these tumors. These findings reinforce the classification of KOT as an odontogenic tumor and should contribute to its aggressive clinical behavior.

Increased expression of NFATc1 in giant cell lesions of the jaws, cherubism and brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism.

A variety of diseases of the jaws may present multinucleated giant cells. These diseases include central giant cell lesions (CGCL), peripheral giant cell lesions (PGCL), brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism (BTH), and cherubism. The multinucleated giant cells in these lesions are osteoclast-like. Since NFATc1 plays a significant role in osteoclast differentiation, the present study aimed to compare the expression of NFATc1 in CGCL, PGCL, BTH and cherubism. A total of 14 formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue samples of CGCL (n=4), PGCL (n=5), BTH (n=3) and cherubism (n=2) were included in the study. An immunohistochemical analysis was performed to investigate the NFATc1 protein. The majority of giant cells in all of the cases were positive for nuclear NFATc1 and the immunostaining pattern was similar in all of the groups. Although our study supports the hypothesis that giant cell accumulation in PGCL, CGCL, BTH and cherubism is mediated by NFATc1, functional studies are required to investigate this hypothesis.

Clonality analysis of giant cell lesions of the jaws.

Despite the importance of clonality to understand the pathogenesis and progression of tumors, it has not been investigated yet in giant cell lesions of the jaws. The aim of this study was to analyze the clonality of peripheral giant cell lesions (PGCL) and central giant cell lesions (CGCL) of the jaws. Six samples of PGCL and 5 samples of CGCL were analyzed in this study using the polymorphic human androgen receptor locus (HUMARA) assay. Three out of the 5 samples of the CGCL and 3 out of 6 samples of PGCL exhibited a monoclonal pattern. Our findings demonstrate that some giant cell lesions of the jaws are clonal, which indicate that these lesions may have a common genetic mechanism of development. Further studies are necessary to better elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of such lesions.

Oral giant cell granuloma in a patient with glycogen storage disease.

The glycogen storage disease (GSD) is a group of inherited disorders that involve deficiencies in the enzymes that metabolize glycogen. The purpose of the present paper is to report a rare case of GSD type 1b that presented both peripheral and central giant cell granuloma, and to discuss the possible explanation for this unusual finding. The use of corticosteroids in the management of central giant cell granuloma is also demonstrated.

Cell proliferation and apoptosis in ameloblastomas and keratocystic odontogenic tumors

A high proliferative activity of the odontogenic epithelium in ameloblastoma (AM) and keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KOT) has been demonstrated. However, no previous study has simultaneously evaluated cell proliferation and apoptotic indexes in AM and KOT, comparing both lesions. The aim of this study was to assess and compare cell proliferation and apoptotic rates between these two tumors. Specimens of 11 solid AM and 11 sporadic KOT were evaluated. The proliferation index (PI) was assessed by immunohistochemical detection of Ki-67 and the apoptotic index (AI) by methyl green-pyronine and in situ DNA nick end-labelling methods. KOT presented a higher PI than AM (p<0.05). No statistically significant difference was found in the AI between AM and KOT. PI and AI were higher in the peripheral cells of AM and respectively in the suprabasal and superficial layers of KOT. In conclusion, KOT showed a higher cell proliferation than AM and the AI was similar between these tumors. These findings reinforce the classification of KOT as an odontogenic tumor and should contribute to its aggressive clinical behavior.

Uma elevada atividade proliferativa do epitélio odontogênico em ameloblastoma (AM) e tumor odontogênico ceratocístico (TOC) tem sido demonstrada. Entretanto, não há estudos prévios avaliando simultaneamente os índices de proliferação celular e apoptótico em AM e TOC, comparando ambas as lesões. O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar e comparar os índices de proliferação celular e apoptótico entre esses dois tumores. Onze amostras deAM sólido e 11 amostras de TOC esporádico foram avaliadas. O índice de proliferação celular foi avaliado por meio da imunomarcação para o antígeno Ki-67 e o índice apoptótico pelas técnicas demetyl-green-pironina e TUNEL. O TOC apresentou um índice de proliferação celular maior que o AM (p<0,05). Nenhuma diferença estatística foi encontrada no índice apoptótico entre AM e TOC. Os índices de proliferação celular e apoptótico foram maiores nas células da camada periférica do AM e, respectivamente, nas camadas suprabasal e superficial do TOC. Em conclusão, o TOC apresentou proliferação celular maior que o AM e o índice apoptótico foi similar entre estes tumores. Estes achados reforçam a classificação do TOC como um tumor odontogênico e podem contribuir para o seu comportamento clínico agressivo.

Clonality analysis of giant cell lesions of the jaws

Despite the importance of clonality to understand the pathogenesis and progression of tumors, it has not been investigated yet in giant cell lesions of the jaws. The aim of this study was to analyze the clonality of peripheral giant cell lesions (PGCL) and central giant cell lesions (CGCL) of the jaws. Six samples of PGCL and 5 samples of CGCL were analyzed in this study using the polymorphic human androgen receptor locus (HUMARA) assay. Three out of the 5 samples of the CGCL and 3 out of 6 samples of PGCL exhibited a monoclonal pattern. Our findings demonstrate that some giant cell lesions of the jaws are clonal, which indicate that these lesions may have a common genetic mechanism of development. Further studies are necessary to better elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of such lesions.

Apesar da importância que a clonalidade das lesões tem para o entendimento da patogênese e progressão dos tumores, ainda não foi feita essa investigação em lesões de células gigantes dos maxilares. O objetivo desse trabalho foi analisar a natureza clonal de lesões periféricas de células gigantes (LPCG) e de lesões centrais de células gigantes (LCCG). Foram analisadas nesse estudo 6 amostras de LPCG e 5 amostras de LCCG, sendo todas elas provenientes de pacientes do sexo feminino. Para essa investigação foi utilizado o método baseado na região polimórfica do exon um do gene humano para oreceptor de andrógeno (HUMARA). Três das 5 amostras de LCCG e 3 das 6 amostras de LPCG exibiram um padrão monoclonal. Nossos resultados demonstram que algumas lesões de células gigantes dos maxilares apresentam uma natureza monoclonal indicando que essas lesões podem ter um mecanismo genético comum de desenvolvimento. Outros estudos são necessários para uma maior compreensão dos mecanismos moleculares envolvidos na patogênese dessas lesões.