Chronic Sclerosing Sialadenitis of the Submandibular Gland and its Histopathological Spectrum in the IgG4-Related Disease: a Series of 17 Cases.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to characterize the histopathological immunohistochemical features of chronic sclerosing sialadenitis, emphasizing the IgG4-related disease. METHODS: Seventeen cases of chronic sclerosing sialoadenitis were examined for histopathological aspects, (inflammation, fibrosis, glandular parenchyma, and lymphoid follicles) and immunohistochemistry (BCL2, CD3, CD20, CD34, CD163, p63, cyclin D1, mast cell, SMA, S100A4, IgG, and IgG4) which were scored. IgG4-related disease features were investigated. Demographic and clinical data were also collected. RESULTS: Males predominated (10:7), with an average lesion size of 3.9 cm. Common histopathological findings included reduced acinar parenchyma, lymphoid follicle formation, and ductular proliferation. CD3-positive T lymphocytes and CD34- and SMA-positive stromal fibroblasts were abundant. Nine cases (53%) showed sialoliths and three cases met the criteria for IgG4-related disease. CONCLUSION: CSS of the submandibular gland represents a reactive pattern rather than IgG4-RD as only 3 cases seemed to be related to IgG4-RD. The immunohistochemical profile revealed an abundant population of CD3-positive T lymphocytes, as opposed to regulatory proteins such as cyclin D1, demonstrating that populations of CD34- and SMA-positive stromal fibroblasts contribute to the fibrosis characteristic of CSS. In addition, our results provide a comprehensive insight into the study of CSS and its relationship with IgG4-RD.

Ameloblastoma with adenoid features: A series of eight cases.

BACKGROUND: Ameloblastoma with adenoid features are characterized by the presence of duct-like structures formed from the parenchyma of the tumor. This study was conducted to report a series of eight ameloblastomas with adenoid features, highlighting their clinicopathological and immunohistochemical aspects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Out of 71 cases of ameloblastomas, this study classified 8 cases as ameloblastomas with adenoid features. Clinicopathological data and immunohistochemistry for CK7, CK14, CK19, IMP3, p53 and Ki-67 were evaluated. RESULTS: From those cases of ameloblastoma exhibiting adenoid features, there were 4 women and 4 men, with mean age of 39 years. Most cases affected the mandible and all presented radiographically as a radiolucency. The predominant histopathological features were pseudoducts, squamous metaplasia, nuclear hyperchromatism, clear cells, whorled aspect of epithelial structures, cribriform growth pattern, proliferation of spindle cells and extracellular eosinophilic material. Immunohistochemical analysis showed high expression for CK14 (n = 6) and CK19 (n = 3) and all cases (n = 8) were negative for p53, IMP3 and CK7. In addition, all samples (n = 8) showed low expression for Ki-67. CONCLUSIONS: The similarities between the histopathological and immunohistochemical features of eight cases described in the present study and those described in previous studies support the possibility that these lesions are adenoid ameloblastomas. In addition, the immunohistochemical results of CK14, CK19, p53 and Ki-67 did not differ from those of conventional ameloblastomas.

Tratamento da osteonecrose induzida por uso crônico de bifosfonatos com auxílio de protótipo tridimensional: relato de caso clínico / Treatment of osteonecrosis induced by chronic use of bisphosphonates with three-dimensional prototype of aid: a case report

Um caso clínico de tratamento de paciente com osteonecrose induzida por uso de bifosfonatos em mandíbula é apresentado neste estudo, utilizando como tratamento coadjuvante a oxigenoterapia hiperbárica e incorporando a prototipagem para o auxílio no tratamento cirúrgico da lesão, com uso de placa de reconstrução pré-modelada. Descrição do relato de caso de uma paciente, 78 anos de idade, gênero feminino, com história médica de hipertensão arterial sistêmica, diabetes, artrite e artrose, cursando com úlcera, fístula intraoral e exposição óssea e fratura patológica, associado a trauma pelo uso de prótese total. A lesão óssea foi tratada com ressecção parcial e osteossíntese de mandíbula. Seis meses após a cirurgia, não se observava clinicamente ulcerações, exposições ósseas e nem exposição da placa de reconstrução. Paciente não relatava queixas álgicas ou neurológicas. Radiograficamente não foi observado nenhum sinal de sequestro ósseo ou recidiva. Paciente encontra-se no aguardo para reconstrução óssea e reabilitação com implantes osseointegrados. Conclusão: O uso de placas reconstrutoras em cirurgia de osteossíntese de mandíbula pós-ressecção parcial, ainda é um dos melhores tratamentos indicados para osteonecrose associados a fratura patológica, favoráveis a qualidade de vida do paciente. A prototipagem tem trazido muitas vantagens como: menor morbidade, menor tempo cirúrgico, precisão na adaptação da placa ao tecido ósseo e diminuição dos custos hospitalares(AU)

A clinical case of treatment of patients with osteonecrosis induced by the use of bisphosphonates in the mandible is presented, using as adjunctive treatment the hyperbaric oxygen therapy and incorporating prototyping to aid in the surgical treatment of the lesion, using a pre-shaped reconstruction plaque. Description of the case report of a 78-year-old female patient with a medical history of systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes, arthritis and arthrosis, with ulcer, intraoral fistula and bone exposure and pathological fracture associated with Trauma due to the use of total prosthesis. The bone lesion was treated with partial resection and mandibular osteosynthesis. Six months after surgery, no ulcerations, bone exposures, or plaque exposure were clinically observed. Patient did not report pain or neurological complaints. Radiographically no signs of bone sequestration or recurrence were observed. Patient is awaiting bone reconstruction and rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants. The use of reconstructive plaques in post-resection partial mandibular osteosynthesis surgery is still one of the best treatments indicated for osteonecrosis associated with pathological fracture, favorable to patient's quality of life. Prototyping has brought many advantages such as: lower morbidity, shorter surgical time, precision in the adaptation of the plaque to the bone tissue and decrease in hospital costs(AU)

Ferimento provocado por arma branca impactada em região maxilofacial: relato de caso / Injury caused by spiked stab wound in the maxillofacial region: case report

A agressão física é uma das maiores causas de atendimento nas emergências hospitalares. Afetando, principalmente, jovens do gênero masculino, elas resultam em acometimento do complexo maxilofacial, entretanto ferimentos a faca impactada nessa região são incomuns, e o conhecimento acerca de suas peculiaridades é fundamental para o tratamento. Cuidados acerca da manutenção das vias aéreas e da hemodinâmica do paciente bem como os aspectos neurológicos, oftalmológicos e vasculares fazem parte desse tratamento interdisciplinar. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar o tratamento de um paciente do gênero masculino em meia-idade, acometido por ferimento de arma branca, com uma faca impactada em região maxilofacial... (AU)

Physical agression is a major cause of hospital care in emergencies. Affecting mainly young males, they result in impairment of the maxillofacial complex. However stab wounds impacted this region are uncommon and knowledge of its peculiarities is essential for treatment. Care about the maintenance of airway and hemodynamic parameters as well as neurological, ophthalmological and vascular aspects are part of this interdisciplinary treatment. The objective of this study was to report the treatment of a male patient in middle age, affected by stab wound with a knife impacted in the maxillofacial region... (AU)

Características clínicas, radiográficas e diagnóstico do ameloblastoma: relato de caso / Clinical and radiographic features and diagnosis of ameloblastoma: a case report

O ameloblastoma é um tumor benigno comumente encontrado nos ossos gnáticos, originário de remanescentes da lâmina dentária. Quanto ao comportamento clínico, trata-se de um tumor de crescimento lento, normalmente assintomático, podendo provocar deslocamento, mobilidade e reabsorção dentária, assim como parestesia. Radiograficamente, pode apresentar-se como lesões radiolúcidas uni ou multiloculares, normalmente com limites bem definidos de forma semelhante a "favos de mel" ou "bolhas de sabão". Histologicamente, possui diversos padrões, principalmente a variante multicística. Existem diversos métodos de tratamento, desde a enucleação e curetagem a ressecções mais agressivas, com ou sem perda da continuidade óssea. O ameloblastoma, por ser um tumor agressivo, possui grande percentual de recidiva e o prognóstico depende de vários fatores, desde os aspectos clínicos, radiográficos e histopatológicos que definem o seu comportamento biológico. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar as características clínicas e radiográficas no direcionamento do diagnóstico e na escolha do tratamento adequado para o ameloblastoma baseado na descrição de um relato de caso clínico... (AU)

Ameloblastoma is a benign neoplasm commonly found in maxillary bones, formed from remnants of dental lamina. As regards its clinical behavior, it is a tumor of slow growth, usually asymptomatic, causing displacement, mobility, tooth resorption, and paresthesia. Radiographically, it may present as a radiolucent uni- or multiocular lesion, normally with well-defined boundaries resembling a "honeycomb" or "soap bubbles". Histologically, it presents various patterns, particularly the multicystic variant. There are various methods of treatment, ranging from enucleation and curettage to the more aggressive resections with or without loss of bone continuity. Being an aggressive tumor, ameloblastoma has a high percentage of recurrence and its prognosis depends on several factors involving clinical, radiological and histopathological features that characterize its biological behavior. The objective of this paper is to report the clinical and radiographic features in the diagnosis of ameloblastoma and the suitable choice of treatment, based on the report of a clinical case... (AU)