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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disorder that has an etiology impacted by genetic and exogenous factors. Viral infections, in particular herpesvirus infections, have been identified as possible PV triggers which in addition cause serious complications in these patients. This study investigates the frequency of herpesvirus infections in patients with PV lesions. METHODS: Polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequence analyses were used to determine the presence of herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1/2, varicella-zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and human herpesvirus types 6, 7, and 8 (HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8) DNA in 105 mucosal and/or skin swabs harvested from 23 patients presenting with PV lesions. RESULTS: Thirty-six samples collected from 17 patients were positive for at least 1 virus; 3 were positive for HSV-1, 2 for HSV-2, 2 for CMV, and 7 each for HHV-6 and HHV-7. Coinfections were observed in 15 samples. Infections with VZV, EBV, HHV-6A, and HHV-8 were not detected. Herpesvirus infections were detected in 21% (13/62) of reactivated lesions, 54.5% (18/33) in persistent lesions, 40% (2/5) in exacerbated lesions, and 60% (3/5) in lesions in remission. CONCLUSION: PV lesions which do not show improvement following administration of adequate immunosuppressive therapy should be screened for the presence of herpesvirus infections.
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Infecções por Herpesviridae/epidemiologia , Herpesviridae/isolamento & purificação , Pênfigo/complicações , Adulto , Coinfecção/epidemiologia , Coinfecção/virologia , DNA Viral/genética , DNA Viral/isolamento & purificação , Feminino , Herpesviridae/classificação , Infecções por Herpesviridae/virologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mucosa/virologia , Pênfigo/virologia , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Prevalência , Pele/virologia , Adulto JovemAssuntos
Dermatoses do Pé/diagnóstico , Dermatoses do Pé/patologia , Adolescente , Biópsia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Humanos , Linfócitos/patologia , Pele/patologiaRESUMO
A case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladophialophora sp. is reported. The patient, an immunosuppressed host presented a nodule on the dorsum of the right hand which relapsed four months after excision. Dematiaceous septate hyphal and yeast like elements were seen in mycological and histological examination. The isolated fungus was identified on the basis of micro-macromorphological and physiologic characteristics.
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Ascomicetos/isolamento & purificação , Dermatomicoses/microbiologia , Dermatoses da Mão/microbiologia , Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido , Dermatomicoses/imunologia , Dermatomicoses/cirurgia , Feminino , Dermatoses da Mão/imunologia , Dermatoses da Mão/cirurgia , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , RecidivaRESUMO
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is an autoimmune disease characterized by blistering of the skin. Infections caused by members of the herpesviridae family have been suggested as a possible triggering factor for pemphigus vulgaris (PV), but not for PF. The present study aimed to investigate the presence of Human herpesvirus (types 1, 2, 3) in corticosteroid refractory skin lesions from a patient with PF, by a Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay. The sample collected from cutaneous blisters has tested positive for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) after sequence analysis of the amplified viral genomic segment. The study concluded that when PF patients present corticosteroid or immunosuppressants refractory lesions, herpetic infection should be considered.
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Infecções por Herpesviridae/complicações , Infecções por Herpesviridae/diagnóstico , Pênfigo/virologia , Pele/virologia , Herpesviridae/isolamento & purificação , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pênfigo/complicações , RecidivaRESUMO
This study reports two cases of chronic paracoccidioidomycosis with sarcoid-like cutaneous lesions. The patients began the treatment in 2013 at Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF) of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). The first case (mild form) was treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (8 mg /kg per day, orally) for three months and, then, with half the dose for nine months; the second (moderate form), with itraconazole (200 mg per day, orally) for 12 months. We point out the rareness of the sarcoid-like cutaneous lesions and the differential diagnoses for other granulomatous diseases.
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Paracoccidioidomicose/complicações , Sarcoidose/complicações , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Doença Crônica , Humanos , Itraconazol/uso terapêutico , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Paracoccidioidomicose/tratamento farmacológico , Paracoccidioidomicose/patologia , Sarcoidose/patologia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Combinação Trimetoprima e Sulfametoxazol/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
In order to assess the adequacy of informed consent terminology of research projects developed at the Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) , we conducted a review study on the terminology found in 55 projects (2008-20013) . Such projects belonged to different medical specialties and were all registered in the hospital's Ethics in Research Committee. Patients had difficulty in understanding the meanings of 76 medical terms and expressions; only 12 of them could be replaced. On the other hand, the present study reached the conclusion that, in most cases, the writing with scientific terms is essential in items such as justification/objectives and procedures, being insurmountable obstacles to the participants of this research and patients' understanding.
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido , Compreensão , Humanos , Idioma , RedaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: to evaluate discharge in a group of patients with cutaneous melanoma according to recently established criteria. METHODS: we conducted an observational, cross-sectional study with 32 patients at the Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF) / Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), between 1995 and 2013, in the following stages: IA (17 cases, 53.12%), IB (4 cases, 12.5%), IIA (3 cases, 9.37%), IIC (1 case, 3.12%), IIIB (1 case, 3.12%), IIIC (3 cases, 9.37%), melanomas in situ (2 cases, 6.25%), Tx (1 case, 3.12%). RESULTS: the follow-up time varied from one to 20 years (stage IA), five to 15 years (stage IB), six to 17 years (stage IIA), 20 years (stage IIC), 23 years (stage IIIB) and 14 to 18 years (stage IIIC). One melanoma in situ (subungueal) was discharged in the fourth year of follow-up and the other was promptly discharged. The Tx melanoma was followed for 12 years. We observed no relapses or recurrences in the period. CONCLUSION: although a controversial issue, it was possible to endorse the discharge of the patients since our follow-up time had already exceeded the one recommended by the other authors.
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Assistência Ambulatorial , Melanoma/cirurgia , Alta do Paciente , Dermatopatias/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Melanoma/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Dermatopatias/patologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
94 children and 25 adolescents, 42% male and 58% female, aged predominantly between six and ten years old (40%) were studied at the Martagão Gesteira Childcare and Pediatrics Institute (Rio de Janeiro Federal University) between 2005 and 2011. The prevalent clinical form of vitiligo was the generalized type (34%). Although the clinical response was similar between the treatment modalities, we decided for low and high power topical steroids in our routine. Halo nevi were found in seven (5.9%) cases. Thirty (25%) patients underwent specialized evaluation and 18 (60%) reported some relevant psychological situation.
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Vitiligo/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Distribuição por Idade , Idade de Início , Brasil/epidemiologia , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Nevo com Halo/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Estudos Retrospectivos , Distribuição por Sexo , Resultado do Tratamento , Vitiligo/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
ABSTRACT This study reports two cases of chronic paracoccidioidomycosis with sarcoid-like cutaneous lesions. The patients began the treatment in 2013 at Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF) of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). The first case (mild form) was treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (8 mg /kg per day, orally) for three months and, then, with half the dose for nine months; the second (moderate form), with itraconazole (200 mg per day, orally) for 12 months. We point out the rareness of the sarcoid-like cutaneous lesions and the differential diagnoses for other granulomatous diseases.
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Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Paracoccidioidomicose/complicações , Sarcoidose/complicações , Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Doença Crônica , Itraconazol/uso terapêutico , Paracoccidioidomicose/tratamento farmacológico , Paracoccidioidomicose/patologia , Sarcoidose/patologia , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Combinação Trimetoprima e Sulfametoxazol/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The neonatal period is generally regarded as the first 28 days of extrauterine life. Skin disorders are commonly seen in the neonatal period, most of which are transient and limited to the first days or weeks of life. In spite of being so frequent, these transient conditions usually escape dermatologist's observations, and consequently few have been studied. AIMS: The study was designed to identify the dermatoses in the first 72 h of life; to report the relationship among the most common dermatoses with the newborn's features; and to verify how often dermatoses are reported by the neonatologist. METHODS: The authors carried out a cross-sectional study on newborn's dermatoses in a brazilian public hospital, including 203 healthy neonates, until 72 h of age, with skin disorders. RESULTS: Out of 34 different skin diagnosed conditions, hypertrichosis lanuginosa, Mongolian spot, sebaceous hyperplasia, epidermal hyperpigmentation, erythema toxicum, and salmon patch were the most frequent ones. The dermatoses with statistical significance were: Mongolian spot and epidermal hyperpigmentation with the non-white newborns; erythema toxicum and cutis marmorata with the white newborns; salmon patch with the female sex; physiologic desquamation with the cesarean section; acrocyanosis with the first pregnancy birth and Bohn's nodules with the vaginal delivery. CONCLUSIONS: Thirty-four different types of dermatological alterations were identified in the healthy newborn within 3 days of life at the Maternity School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Underreporting of dermatoses with serious medical significance shows the importance of a dermatologist in the neonatal unit of a hospital.
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Inquéritos Epidemiológicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Dermatopatias/diagnóstico , Dermatopatias/epidemiologia , Fatores Etários , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Inquéritos Epidemiológicos/métodos , Hospitais Públicos/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Doenças do Recém-Nascido , Masculino , GravidezRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by blistering of the skin and mucosa, which develops due to the interaction between predisposing genetic and environmental factors. Infections caused by members of the Herpesviridae family have been suggested as a possible triggering factor for PV. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: In this report, we investigate the presence of herpesviruses in refractory lesions on the right upper eyelid. The lesion has persisted despite the treatment with corticosteroids. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequence analysis have been used to detect the DNA of HSV 1/2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8. RESULTS: The sample collected from the right upper eyelid has tested positive for HSV 1/2. Sequence analysis has confirmed the PCR results and allowed the identification of the HSV strain as belonging to type 1. After treatment with acyclovir, the lesion of the right upper eyelid has cleared and not relapsed. CONCLUSION: When patients present PV lesions which are refractory to corticosteroid therapy, herpetic infection should be considered.
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Herpes Simples/complicações , Herpesvirus Humano 2 , Pênfigo/complicações , Aciclovir/uso terapêutico , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Reação em Cadeia da PolimeraseRESUMO
In order to assess the adequacy of informed consent terminology of research projects developed at the Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) , we conducted a review study on the terminology found in 55 projects (2008-20013) . Such projects belonged to different medical specialties and were all registered in the hospital's Ethics in Research Committee. Patients had difficulty in understanding the meanings of 76 medical terms and expressions; only 12 of them could be replaced. On the other hand, the present study reached the conclusion that, in most cases, the writing with scientific terms is essential in items such as justification/objectives and procedures, being insurmountable obstacles to the participants of this research and patients' understanding.
Com o objetivo de avaliar a adequação dos textos do termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido de projetos de pesquisa desenvolvidos no Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro), foi realizado (2008-2013) um estudo de revisão da terminologia encontrada em 55 projetos. Tais projetos, todos registrados no Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa do hospital, pertenciam a diferentes especialidades médicas. Os participantes tiveram dificuldades em compreender os significados de 76 termos médicos e expressões; apenas 12 deles puderam ser substituídos. Por outro lado, o presente estudo chegou à conclusão de que, na maioria dos casos, a redação com termos científicos é essencial em itens como justificativa/objetivos e procedimentos, constituindo obstáculos intransponíveis para a compreensão dos participantes desta pesquisa e dos pacientes.
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Humanos , Bioética , Pesquisa Biomédica , Compreensão , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido , Terminologia , RedaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate discharge in a group of patients with cutaneous melanoma according to recently established criteria. METHODS: we conducted an observational, cross-sectional study with 32 patients at the Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho (HUCFF) / Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), between 1995 and 2013, in the following stages: IA (17 cases, 53.12%), IB (4 cases, 12.5%), IIA (3 cases, 9.37%), IIC (1 case, 3.12%), IIIB (1 case, 3.12%), IIIC (3 cases, 9.37%), melanomas in situ (2 cases, 6.25%), Tx (1 case, 3.12%). RESULTS: the follow-up time varied from one to 20 years (stage IA), five to 15 years (stage IB), six to 17 years (stage IIA), 20 years (stage IIC), 23 years (stage IIIB) and 14 to 18 years (stage IIIC). One melanoma in situ (subungueal) was discharged in the fourth year of follow-up and the other was promptly discharged. The Tx melanoma was followed for 12 years. We observed no relapses or recurrences in the period. CONCLUSION: although a controversial issue, it was possible to endorse the discharge of the patients since our follow-up time had already exceeded the one recommended by the other authors.
OBJETIVO: Realizar a avaliação da alta em um grupo de pacientes com melanoma cutâneo de acordo com critérios recentemente estabelecidos. MÉTODOS: estudo observacional de corte transversal de 32 pacientes com melanoma cutâneo atendidos no HUCFF/UFRJ, entre 1995 e 2013, nos seguintes estágios: IA (17 casos/53,12%), IB (4 casos/12,5%), IIA (3 casos/9,37%), IIC (1 caso/3,12%), IIIB (1 caso/3.12%), IIIC (3 casos/9,37%), melanomas in situ (2 casos/6,25%), Tx (1 caso/3,12%). RESULTADOS: o tempo de seguimento ambulatorial variou de um a 20 anos (estágio IA), cinco a 15 anos (estágio IB), de seis a 17 anos (estágio IIA), 20 anos (estágio IIC), 23 anos (estágio IIIB) e de 14 a 18 anos (estágio IIIC). O melanoma Tx foi acompanhado por 12 anos, um melanoma in situ teve alta imediata e outro, subungueal, permaneceu em acompanhamento por quatro anos. Não foram observadas recidivas ou recurrências. CONCLUSÃO: houve adequação do procedimento de alta nos estágios IA, IB, IIA, IIC, IIIB e IIIC.
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Humanos , Epidemiologia , Seguimentos , Melanoma , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Estudos ProspectivosAssuntos
Aciclovir/uso terapêutico , Corticosteroides/efeitos adversos , Infecções por Herpesviridae/diagnóstico , Infecções por Herpesviridae/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças da Boca , Pênfigo/tratamento farmacológico , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças da Boca/diagnóstico , Doenças da Boca/tratamento farmacológico , Doenças da Boca/virologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune disease characterized by blistering of the skin and mucosa, which develops due to the interaction between predisposing genetic and environmental factors. Infections caused by members of the Herpesviridae family have been suggested as a possible triggering factor for PV. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: In this report, we investigate the presence of herpesviruses in refractory lesions on the right upper eyelid. The lesion has persisted despite the treatment with corticosteroids. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA sequence analysis have been used to detect the DNA of HSV 1/2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV-6, HHV-7, and HHV-8. RESULTS: The sample collected from the right upper eyelid has tested positive for HSV 1/2. Sequence analysis has confirmed the PCR results and allowed the identification of the HSV strain as belonging to type 1. After treatment with acyclovir, the lesion of the right upper eyelid has cleared and not relapsed. CONCLUSION: When patients present PV lesions which are refractory to corticosteroid therapy, herpetic infection should be considered.
INTRODUÇÃO: Pênfigo vulgar (PV) é uma doença auto-imune caracterizada por bolhas na pele e mucosas, que se desenvolve devido a interações entre predisposição genética e fatores ambientais. Infecções por vírus da família herpesviridae são sugeridos como possíveis gatilhos para PV. OBJETIVOS E MÉTODOS: Neste relato investigamos a presença de viroses herpéticas em lesão refratária da pálpebra superior direita de uma paciente portadora de PV. A lesão persistiu mesmo após tratamento com corticoesteróides. Reação em cadeia da polimerase (PCR) e análise de sequenciamento de DNA foram usados para detectar o DNA do HSV1/2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV-6, HHV-7, e HHV-8. RESULTADOS: A amostra coletada da pálpebra superior direita foi positiva para HSV1/2. O seqüenciamento confirmou o resultado do PCR e identificou a cepa do HSV pertencendo ao tipo 1. Após o tratamento com aciclovir a lesão foi cicatrizada e não recidivou. CONCLUSÃO: Quando pacientes portadores de PV forem refratários à corticoterapia, infecção herpética deverá ser considerada.
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Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Herpes Simples/complicações , Pênfigo/complicações , Aciclovir/uso terapêutico , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , Reação em Cadeia da PolimeraseRESUMO
FUNDAMENTOS A dermatite esfoliativa/eritrodermia é síndrome rara e grave, de etiologia freqüentementedesconhecida. A hospitalização é necessária para avaliação inicial e tratamento. OBJETIVO - Determinar o perfil clínico, laboratorial e histopatológico dos eritrodérmicos internados no HUCFF-UFRJ. MÉTODOS - No período de 1990 a 2007, 170 casos foram submetidos a hemograma, velocidade de hemossedimentação,bioquímica do sangue, provas de função hepática, proteínas totais e frações, pesquisa de células de Sézary no esfregaço de sangue periférico, radiografia de campos leuropulmonares e biópsia de pele em três locais.RESULTADOS - Entre 92 homens e 78 mulheres, na faixa de 30 a 80 anos, identificaram-se 99 casos (58,23%) com dermatoses preexistentes; 37 (21,77%) com farmacodermias; 18 (10,58%) com linfomas cutâneos de células T e 16 (9,4%) de causa indeterminada. Calafrios, prurido, linfonodomegalias e edema de membros inferiores destacaram-se dentre sinais e sintomas. O perfil laboratorial consistiu de aumento da VHS, eosinofilia, leucocitose, linfocitose e anemia. No grupo de etiologia indeterminada, dois padrões histológicos emergiram: dermatite psoriasiforme e dermatite inespecífica. CONCLUSÃO - A psoríase foi a causa mais freqüente; três biópsias de pele simultâneas podem aumentar a acurácia do diagnóstico histopatológico.
BACKGROUND - Exfoliative dermatitis (erythroderma) is a rare, severe syndrome, frequently of unknown etiology. The hospitalization is required for the initial evaluation and to establish the treatment. OBJECTIVE - to determine the clinical, laboratorial and histologic profile of erythrodermic inpatients at HUCFF-UFRJ. MÉTHODS - in the period 1990-2007, 170 patients were submitted to complete blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentationrate, blood urea, glucose and creatinine, liver function tests, proteinogram, circulating Sézary cells count, chest X Rays and skin biopsy of three areas.RESULTS - from 92 male and 78 female aging 30 to 80 years, a preexisting dermatosis was identified in 99 cases(58,23%), reaction to internal drugs in 37 cases (21,77%), T cell cutaneous lymphomas in 18 cases (10,58%); in16 cases (9,47%), a causative factor could not be disclosed. Chills, pruritus, lymphadenopathy, lower limbs edema were the most freqüent igns/symptoms. Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, eosinophilia, leukocytosis, peripheral blood lymphocytosis and anemia were the most common laboratory findings. Among the idiopathiccases, two histological patterns were noticed: psoriasiform and inespecific dermatitis. CONCLUSION - the main cause of erythroderma was psoriasis; three simultaneous skin biopsies can enhance the accuracy of the histopathologic diagnosis.
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A case of subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Cladophialophora sp. is reported. The patient, an immunosuppressed host presented a nodule on the dorsum of the right hand which relapsed four months after excision. Dematiaceous septate hyphal and yeast like elements were seen in mycological and histological examination. The isolated fungus was identified on the basis of micro-macromorphological and physiologic characteristics.
É descrito caso de feohifomicose subcutânea causada por Cladophialophora sp. O paciente, imunossuprimido, apresentou nódulo no dorso da mão direita que recidivou quatro meses após excisão. Os exames micológico e histopatológico evidenciaram hifas septadas demácias e células leveduriformes. O fungo foi identificado com base no estudo micro-macromorfológico e fisiológico.
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Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Ascomicetos/isolamento & purificação , Dermatomicoses/microbiologia , Dermatoses da Mão/microbiologia , Hospedeiro Imunocomprometido , Dermatomicoses/imunologia , Dermatomicoses/cirurgia , Dermatoses da Mão/imunologia , Dermatoses da Mão/cirurgia , RecidivaRESUMO
Relato de 12 casos de úlcera de Marjolin observados de 1990 a 2003 no HUCFF-UFRJ. Cinco pacientes do sexo feminino e sete do masculino, com idade variando de 38 a 86 anos. Tempo de evolução de 10 a 50 anos, da cicatriz até surgimento do carcinoma espinocelular. Ressecção da lesão em dois casos e amputação terapêutica em oito. Em um caso realizada exérese paliativa da lesão por apresentar metástase para coluna sacrococcígea. Um caso de impossibilidade terapêutica. Concluiu-se que a biópsia é essencial em úlceras crônicas, para diferenciar carcinoma espinocelular de hiperplasia pseudoepiteliomatosa.
The authors report twelve cases of Marjolin's ulcer that have been diagnosed between 1990 and 2003 at HUCFF-UFRJ. Five females and seven males, aged 38 to 86 years old, formed the group. Evolution time from scar to squamous cell carcinoma onset ranged from 10 to 50 years. Amputation was performed in eight cases and in one of them radiation therapy was associated. Two patients underwent local excision. One patient who already had spinal metastasis was submitted to palliative local excision. Finally, one case had no therapeutic possibilities. Early biopsy was concluded to be essential in chronic ulcers, to establish the difference between squamous cell carcinoma and pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia.