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Intoduction The pathways of the facial nerve are variable, and knowledge of that is essential. The worst impact caused by facial paralysis is related to quality of life, especially regarding the self-esteem and social acceptance on the part of the patients, leading to social isolation and disruption on their mental health. Case Report A 33-year-old female patient, with a stage-T3 acoustic neurinoma, presented with a moderate dysfunction (grades II to III) according to the House- Brackmann (HB) Facial Nerve Grading System. A 43-year-old male patient, with a stage- T4B trigeminal schwannoma, underwent a resective surgery and presented grade-VI dysfunction according to the HB scale. And a female patient with a stage-T4A acoustic neurinoma presented grade-IV dysfunction according to the HB scale. Discussion We performed a literature review of papers related to surgeries for masseteric-facial nerve anastomosis and compiled the results in table; then, we compared these data with those obtained from our cases. Conclusion The masseteric nerve is the one that shows the best prognosis among all the cranial nerves that could be used, but it is also necessary to perform well the surgical technique to access the facial branch and consequently achieve a better masseteric-facial nerve anastomosis.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Anastomosis, Surgical/methods , Facial Nerve/surgery , Hypoglossal Nerve/surgery , Mandibular Nerve/surgery , Prognosis , Nerve Transfer/rehabilitation , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Paralysis/rehabilitationABSTRACT
El virus varicela zoster produce cuadros clínicos por reactivación del mismo en años posteriores a la primoinfección, en sujetos con condiciones particulares, como situaciones de estrés, inmunodepresión, radioterapia, estados infecciosos que cursen con fiebre, entre otros. El síndrome de Ramsay Hunt es uno de ellos. Se caracteriza por una tríada de parálisis facial periférica, vesículas herpéticas en oído externo y otalgia. Objetivo: pr esentar un caso típico del síndr ome de Ramsay Hunt, métodos diagnósticos y tratamiento realizado. Presentación de caso clínico: paciente femenina, de 21 años, originaria de Tegucigalpa, Honduras, se presentó al Hospital Escuela Universitario por cuadro de seis días de evolución, de cambios inflamatorios en el oído externo izquierdo, en la región del pabellón auricular y el conducto auditivo externo, con presencia de vesículas herpéticas eritematosas con costras y restos hemáticos, otorrea, hiperemia, prurito y otalgia intermitente. También refirió parálisis de hemicara izquierda de cuatro días de evolución. Examen físico: conducto auditivo externo izquierdo presentaba vesículas con costras. Hubo ptosis palpebral izquierda e incapacidad para realizar las mímicas faciales. Tratamiento intrahospitalario: aciclovir 800 mg vía oral cada 6 horas, dexametasona 8 mg IV cada 8 horas, diclofenaco 75 mg IV cada 12 horas; citidina-5- monofosfato disódico, más uridin-5-trifosfato trisódico, 1 comprimido cada 12 horas; mupirocina ungüento al 1Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. ORCID 0000-0002-2346-4209 2Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Departamento de Cirugía. Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 3Hospital Escuela Universitario, Departamento de Cirugía, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Autor de correspondencia: Paola Andrea Hincapié Gaviria, paolahincapie23@gmail.com Recibido: 10/07/2020 Aceptado: 03/03/2021 al 2%, aplicado en oído externo cada 8 horas y ejercicios de fisioterapia. Conclusión: el síndrome de Ramsay Hunt se diagnóstica, fundamentalmente, mediante hallazgos clínicos. El tratamiento empírico y adecuado, acompañado de una buena terapia posterior, anticipa un pronóstico favorable sin secuelas neurológicas...(AU)
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Humans , Female , Adult , Herpes Zoster Oticus/diagnosis , Herpesvirus 3, Human , Facial Paralysis/complications , Geniculate GanglionABSTRACT
Procedimentos de rejuvenescimento facial substitutos da cirurgia tradicional tornaram-se cada vez mais populares para promover uma aparência jovial com procedimentos minimamente invasivos, como toxina botulínica injetável, preenchimento de tecidos moles e peelings químicos. No entanto, complicações podem ocorrer mesmo na presença de um injetor habilidoso e experiente. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente submetida a reanimação labial estática usando retalho dermoadiposo para lesão do nervo facial direito após remoção de nódulos como complicação de preenchimento. A "abordagem modificada de bull horn" foi realizada para elevação do lábio superior em torno das asas nasais e columela e ao longo do sulco nasolabial direito. O retalho foi desepitelizado e obtido. Usando a ponta aberta de uma pequena cânula de lipoaspiração, a porção distal do retalho foi encapsulada e fixada diretamente em C-loop e foram utilizados pontos U, transfixando o retalho para o periósteo do arco zigomático. Nos três anos de seguimento não foram observadas complicações significativas e a paciente não relatou nenhuma limitação funcional ou insatisfação com o aspecto das cicatrizes no sulco nasolabial e ao redor das asas nasais e da columela.
Facial rejuvenation procedures to circumvent traditional surgery have become increasingly popular to promote a youthful appearance with minimally invasive procedures such as injectable botulinum toxin, soft-tissue fillers, and chemical peels. Nevertheless, complications can occur even with an astute and experienced injector. Here we present the case of a patient who underwent static lip reanimation using a dermoadiposal flap for right facial nerve damage following nodule removal as a filler complication. A "modified bulls horn approach" to the upper lip lift was performed around the nasal wings and columella and along the right nasolabial fold. The flap was de-epithelized and harvested. Using the open tip of a small liposuction cannula, the distal portion of the flap was tunneled and fixed directly in a C-loop fashion using U stitches, transfixing the flap to the periosteum of the zygomatic arch. At 3 years follow-up, no significant complications were observed, and the patient reported no functional limitations or dissatisfaction with the scars in the nasolabial fold or around the nasal wings and columella.
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , History, 21st Century , Rejuvenation , Surgery, Plastic , Botulinum Toxins , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Face , Facial Injuries , Facial Paralysis , Dermatologic Surgical Procedures , Dermal Fillers , Lip , Surgery, Plastic/adverse effects , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Botulinum Toxins/analysis , Botulinum Toxins/adverse effects , Botulinum Toxins/therapeutic use , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Plastic Surgery Procedures/rehabilitation , Face/surgery , Facial Injuries/surgery , Facial Injuries/complications , Facial Injuries/rehabilitation , Facial Paralysis/surgery , Facial Paralysis/complications , Dermatologic Surgical Procedures/methods , Dermal Fillers/analysis , Dermal Fillers/adverse effects , Lip/abnormalities , Lip/surgeryABSTRACT
Otite externa necrotizante (OEN), conhecida antigamente como otite externa maligna (OEM), atinge o conduto auditivo externo, causando otalgia intensa, otorreia fétida, e em casos mais severos, comprometimento dos ossos do crânio e déficit neurológico. O agente etiológico mais comum é a Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Acomete principalmente pacientes idosos, diabéticos e imunodeprimidos. O comprometimento de nervo craniano levando a paralisia facial e trombose dos seios intracranianos são de piores prognósticos. O diagnóstico depende da suspeita clínica inicialmente. Os exames complementares são imprecisos, embora essenciais no seguimento. A abordagem multidisciplinar é sempre recomendada. O objetivo do trabalho é relatar as complicações clínicas de um caso de otite externa necrotizante com paralisia facial que evoluiu para trombose do seio cavernoso, levando ao óbito.
Necrotizing external otitis (NEO), formerly known as malignant external otitis (MEO), strikes the external auditory canal, causing severe otalgia, fetid otorrhea, and in more severe cases, impairment of the skull bones and neurological deficit. The most common etiological agent is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It mainly affects elderly, diabetic and immunodepressed patients. Cranial nerve impairment leading to facial paralysis and intracranial sinus thrombosis are of bad prognos. The diagnosis depends on the clinical suspicion. Complementary exams are imprecise, although essential in the follow-up. The multidisciplinary approach is always recommended. The objective of this paper is to report the clinical complications of a case of necrotizing external otitis with facial paralysis and cavernous sinus thrombosis, leading to death.
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Humans , Male , Aged , Otitis Externa/complications , Cavernous Sinus , Intracranial Thrombosis , Facial Paralysis/complications , ImmunityABSTRACT
RESUMO Esta pesquisa teve o objetivo de relatar um caso clínico em que foi realizada a reabilitação da força lingual com estratégia de biofeedback. Trata-se de uma paciente de 20 anos de idade, cuja avaliação miofuncional orofacial evidenciou diminuição grave de força do terço anterior da língua e alterações na mobilidade e na coordenação linguais. A quantificação da pressão lingual foi realizada por meio do Iowa Oral Performance Instrument durante a elevação, a protrusão e a lateralização, tendo se verificado redução nos valores obtidos em todas as direções medidas em comparação aos padrões de normalidade. Foram realizadas 11 sessões de terapia, com frequência semanal, utilizando estratégia de biofeedback que consistia em jogos computacionais acionados pela língua. Um instrumento encaixado na cavidade oral funcionava como um joystick, sendo método de entrada para jogos digitais específicos. Em casa, a paciente realizou exercícios isométricos de pressão de ponta de língua contra espátula, retração exagerada de língua, afilamento lingual e isotônico de tocar comissuras e lábios alternadamente, diariamente. Após oito sessões, em relação à pressão na elevação, houve melhora de 28,6% para o ápice e 7,1% para o dorso. Quanto à protrusão, houve melhora de 123,5%. Nas medidas de lateralizações esquerda e direita, os valores aumentaram 53,8% e 7,4%, respectivamente. Após 12 sessões, percebeu-se melhora, em relação à avaliação inicial, de 35,7%, 7,4%, 164%, 76,9% e 40,7%, para elevação de ápice, de dorso, protrusão, lateralizações esquerda e direita, respectivamente. Apesar do aumento, valores preconizados na literatura, como normalidade para o sexo e a idade, não foram atingidos com 12 sessões.
ABSTRACT This research had the objective of reporting a clinical case in which the rehabilitation of tongue strength with biofeedback strategy was performed. This case report addresses a 20-year-old patient whose orofacial myofunctional evaluation revealed a severe decrease in the force of the anterior third of the tongue and changes in lingual mobility and coordination. The measurement of tongue pressure was performed using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) during elevation, protrusion and lateralization, and it was verified a reduction in the values obtained in all measured directions, compared with normality patterns. We performed 11 sessions of therapy, with weekly frequency, using a biofeedback strategy that consisted of computer games controlled by the tongue. An instrument embedded in the oral cavity functioned as a joystick as the input method for specific digital games. The patient performed at home the isometric exercises of pressing the tip of the tongue against a spatula, exaggerated retraction of tongue, tongue tapering, and isotonic exercise of touching the commissures and lips alternately, daily. After eight sessions, in relation to the elevation pressure, there was an improvement of 28.6% for the apex and 7.1% for the dorsum. As for protrusion, there was an improvement of 123.5%. In the measurements of left and right lateralization, the values increased 53.8% and 7.4%, respectively. After twelve sessions, it was observed an improvement of 35.7%, 7.4%, 164%, 76.9% and 40.7% in relation to the initial evaluation, for apex elevation, dorsum elevation, protrusion, and lateralization to left and right, respectively. Despite the increase, values recommended in the literature as normal for sex and age were not reached after 12 therapy sessions.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Young Adult , Tongue/physiopathology , Exercise Therapy/methods , Muscle Strength , Biofeedback, Psychology , Exercise , Exercise Therapy/instrumentation , Muscle Strength/physiology , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Paralysis/rehabilitationABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Surface electromyographic activity may not be symmetric, even in subjects with no facial paralysis history. Objective To evaluate the contribution of the index of electromyographic (IEMG) activity in the identification of the two extremes of the facial paralysis course. Methods Thirty-four subjects with unilateral peripheral facial paralysis were selected. A control group was composed of volunteers without a history of facial paralysis. The electromyographic assessment of the facial muscle was performed by placing surface electrodes during movements of the forehead, eyes and lips using MIOTEC equipment, such as the MIOTOOL (Miotec, Porto Alegre, Brazil) software. The electromyographic activity was also recorded in other channels during the primary activity to identify the presence of synkinesis. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Macintosh (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA). The IEMG activity was obtained from the division of the electromyographic activity root mean square (RMS) values on both sides. Results There was a statistically significant difference among the groups in all the analyzed indexes. The ocular-oral synkinesis in all patients must be correctly identified (with 100% sensitivity and specificity) using an IEMG activity of 1.62 as a cutoff point. The oral-ocular synkinesis must be correctly identified (93.3% sensitivity and 95.9% specificity) using the IEMG activity of 1.79 as a cutoff point. Conclusion The IEMG activity is below the normal scores in patients in the flaccid stage, whereas patients in the sequelae stage can either show normal values or values above or below the normal scores. The IEMG activity was shown to have high sensitivity and specificity in the identification of synkinesis.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Electromyography , Facial Paralysis/diagnosis , Facial Paralysis/physiopathology , Body Surface Area , Clinical Evolution , Synkinesis/diagnosis , Facial Muscles/physiopathology , Facial Paralysis/complications , Muscle Hypotonia/physiopathologyABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction: Parotid carcinomas have varying histological types and diverse biologic behaviors. Establishing an adequate treatment plan and predicting recurrence is important. Objective: To analyze the risk factors associated with recurrence in our 5 year experience with 30 cases of primary parotid carcinoma undergoing surgery at a single institute. Methods: From January 2009 to December 2013, 30 patients with surgical treatment of parotid carcinoma were identified based on their medical records. Results: The 30 patients were comprised of 17 males and 13 females. Among 11 patients with T4 tumors, seven patients had recurrence. Among seven patients with cervical nodal metastasis, all patient except one had recurrence. Clinically late stages (stage III and IV) showed more common recurrence than early stage (stage I and II) lesions. Lymphovascular invasion was seen in 5 patients, and all patients had recurrence. Among 11 patients with extracapsular spread, 7 patients had recurrence. In 17 patients with high grade carcinomas, ten patients had recurrence. In 13 patients with low grade carcinomas, no patients experienced recurrence. Conclusion: T- and N-stage, clinical stage, lymphovascular invasion, extracapsular spread, and histopathologic grade correlate significantly with recurrence in parotid carcinoma.
Resumo: Introdução: Os carcinomas da parótida têm diferentes tipos histológicos e comportamentos biológicos diversos. O estabelecimento de um plano de tratamento adequado e a previsão de recorrência são muito importantes. Objetivo: Analisar os fatores de risco associados à recorrência em nossa experiência de cinco anos com 30 casos de carcinoma parotídeo primário submetidos a cirurgia em uma única instituição. Método: De janeiro de 2009 a dezembro de 2013, 30 pacientes com tratamento cirúrgico de carcinoma parotídeo foram identificados com base nos prontuários. Resultados: Entre os 30 pacientes, 17 eram homens e 13, mulheres. Dos 11 pacientes com tumores T4, sete apresentaram recorrência. Entre sete pacientes com metástase em linfonodo cervical, todos, exceto um, apresentaram recorrência. Lesões em estágios clínicos tardios (III e IV) apresentaram recorrência mais comumente do que as dos estágios iniciais (I e II). A invasão linfovascular foi observada em cinco pacientes e todos os cinco apresentaram recorrência. Entre 11 pacientes com disseminação extracapsular, sete apresentaram recorrência. Dos 17 pacientes com carcinomas de alto grau, dez apresentaram recorrência. Em 13 pacientes com carcinomas de baixo grau, nenhum apresentou recorrência. Conclusão: Estágios T e N, estágio clínico, invasão linfovascular, disseminação extracapsular e grau histopatológico correlacionam-se de maneira significante com recorrência do carcinoma de parótida.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Parotid Neoplasms/mortality , Parotid Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/mortality , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Postoperative Complications , Recurrence , Parotid Neoplasms/surgery , Survival Rate , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Follow-Up Studies , Facial Paralysis/complications , Neoplasm Grading , Margins of Excision , Neoplasm Invasiveness/physiopathology , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery , Neoplasm StagingABSTRACT
Abstract: We describe a case of unilateral acne which appeared after an episode of facial nerve palsy. An 18-year-old female patient presented with papules and pustules predominantly located on the side where the facial paralysis occurred. The patient suffered right facial paralysis, which was treated with prednisone and kinesiotherapy with massages, electrostimulation, and infrared light. Two weeks later, acne lesions appeared in the area affected by the paralysis. As suggested in other cases of paralysis, including cases of Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury, an increased sebum excretion rate and the immobility of the affected area are most likely what caused the unilateral acne lesions.
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Humans , Adolescent , Dermatitis, Seborrheic/etiology , Acne Vulgaris/etiology , Facial Paralysis/complications , Sebum/metabolism , Dermatitis, Seborrheic/metabolismABSTRACT
Síndrome do choro assimétrico é uma condição congênita secundária à hipoplasia ou ausência do músculo depressor do ângulo da boca. Trata-se de uma condição não tão incomum que pode cursar com assimetria facial ao chorar e sorrir, além de poder estar associadas a outras malformações congênitas. Crianças com essa deformidade podem sofrer dificuldades psicossociais e introversão. O arsenal terapêutico dessa condição já foi estudado e discutido na literatura com ênfase em abordagens cirúrgicas e invasivas. Relatamos aqui um caso de uma criança de 9 anos com essa síndrome, tratada, de forma menos invasiva, com toxina botulínica, com um bom resultado e satisfação.
Asymmetric crying face syndrome is a congenital condition secondary to hypoplasia or absence of the depressor muscle at the mouth angle. It is a common condition that presents with facial asymmetry while crying and smiling and may be associated with other congenital malformations. Children with this deformity may experience psychosocial difficulties and introversion. The therapeutic arsenal of this condition has already been studied and discussed in the literature with an emphasis on surgical and invasive approaches. We report here a case of a 9-year-old child with this syndrome, treated less invasively with botulinum toxin, with good result and satisfaction.
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Humans , Female , Child , History, 21st Century , Congenital Abnormalities , Botulinum Toxins, Type A , Facial Asymmetry , Facial Paralysis , Mouth Abnormalities , Congenital Abnormalities/genetics , Congenital Abnormalities/rehabilitation , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/adverse effects , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/drug effects , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/pharmacology , Facial Asymmetry/surgery , Facial Asymmetry/complications , Facial Asymmetry/drug therapy , Facial Paralysis/surgery , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Paralysis/congenital , Mouth Abnormalities/surgery , Mouth Abnormalities/diagnosis , Mouth Abnormalities/rehabilitationABSTRACT
Abstract: Heerfordt-Waldenström syndrome is a rare subacute variant of sarcoidosis, characterized by enlargement of the parotid or salivary glands, facial nerve paralysis and anterior uveitis. Granulomas with a peripheral lymphocyte deficit are found in the anatomic pathology of affected organs. It is normally self-limiting, with cure achieved between 12 and 36 months, but some prolonged cases have been reported. Diagnosis of the syndrome is clinical, and treatment depends on the degree of systemic impairment. Oral corticosteroids represent the first line treatment option. The mortality rate ranges between 1 and 5% of cases.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Parotid Diseases/diagnosis , Uveoparotid Fever/diagnosis , Facial Paralysis/complications , Parotid Diseases/complications , Syndrome , Uveoparotid Fever/complications , Granuloma/pathologyABSTRACT
La parálisis facial periférica es una afectación neurológica muy frecuente. En la mayor parte de los casos no se llega a establecer una etiología precisa, denominándolas idiopáticas o parálisis facial de Bell. La asociación de parálisis facial y embarazo es conocida. Es nuestro objetivo presentar a una paciente de 27 años de edad atendida en el Policlínico Universitario 26 de Julio, que tuvo esta afección asociada a su embarazo y a la preeclampsia grave(AU)
Peripheral facial paralysis is a very frequent neurological condition. In most cases, a precise etiology, called idiopathic or facial palsy of Bell, cannot be established. The association of facial palsy and pregnancy is known. It is our objective to present a 27-year-old female patient attending the University Polyclinic 26 de Julio, who had this condition associated with her pregnancy and severe preeclampsia(AU)
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Adult , Pregnancy Complications , Facial Paralysis/complications , Pre-Eclampsia/etiologyABSTRACT
Introduction : La paralysie faciale périphérique (PFP), complication fréquente au cours de l'infection par le virus de l'immunodéficience humaine (VIH), constitue une cause importante de morbidité chez ces patients. Le but de cette étude était de montrer la place de la PFP unilatérale dans la découverte de l'infection par le VIH en zone tropicale. Matériel et Méthodes : Il s'agit d'une étude transversale descriptive avec collecte des données prospective, sur une période de 12 mois, réalisée dans les services d'ORL de l'Hôpital National Ignace Deen et de Neurologie de l'hôpital de l'amitié SinoGuinéenne (CHU de Conakry). Résultats : Sur les 2517 patients reçus en consultation durant notre période d'étude, 64 présentaient une PFP soit une prévalence de 2,54%. La sérologie VIH avait été réalisée chez 56 patients, dont 24 avaient eu une réaction sérologique positive, soit une prévalence 42,86 %. La population adulte jeune était la plus exposée, avec un âge moyen de 34,5 ans. Il s'agissait de 9 hommes et 15 femmes, soit un sex-ratio de 0,6. Le délai de consultation était, dans 70,83% des cas, situé entre la 1ère et 3ème semaine. L'asymétrie faciale unilatérale et la persistance d'ouverture de la fente palpébrale étaient les principaux signes cliniques. Au total 75 % de nos patients étaient porteurs du VIH1. Le taux de CD4 variait entre 175 et 400/mm3. Tous nos patients avaient bénéficié d'un traitement de la PFP et du VIH. L'évolution avait été marquée par la récupération totale et sans séquelle la PFP dans 62,5% des cas. Conclusion : La survenue d'une PFP isolée chez l'adulte apparemment en bonne santé, doit faire évoquer une séroconversion au VIH. Le pronostic de ces PFP est souvent bon malgré le retard diagnostic
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Facial Paralysis/complicationsABSTRACT
Antecedentes:La comparación entre diagnóstico espectroscópico e histopatológico se fundamenta en variaciones de los metabolitos encontrados en las lesiones cerebrales. En Honduras no se cuenta con datos de correlación diagnostica entre estos métodos. Objetivo: Determinar la concordancia diagnóstica entre espectroscopía por resonancia magnética e histopatología en pacientes con lesiones cerebrales no traumáticas, Sala de Neurocirugía de Adultos, Hospital Escuela Universitario, Tegucigalpa, 2012-2015. Metodología: Estudio de valoración de concordancia entre pruebas diagnósticas en pacientes mayores de 18 años, con lesión cerebral no traumática. Se registró información sociodemográfica, antecedentes, presentación clínica y resultados diagnósticos. Los datos fueron procesados en programa SPSS Statistics versión 22. La concordancia se estableció estimando índice Kappa. Resultados: De 150 casos registrados, se evaluaron 42 pacientes con criterios de inclusión; 57.1% (24) hombres, edad promedio 44.8 años (1879), 17 (40.5%) procedentes de Francisco Morazán. Al ingreso presentaron hipertensión endocraneana 38.1% (16), hemiparesia 33.3% (14) y parálisis facial periférica 4.8% (2). Los metabolitos Colina y N-Acetil Aspartato presentaron elevación 76.2% (32) y disminución 71.4% (30), respectivamente. Astrocitomas de bajo grado 9 (21.4%) y de alto grado 8 (19.0%) fueron los diagnósticos espectroscópicos más frecuentes. Astrocitomas de bajo grado y de alto grado, 10 (23.8%) cada uno, fueron los diagnósticos histopatológicos más frecuentes. Se estimó Índice diagnósticos espectroscópicos e histopatológicos sugiere que la combinación de ambos mejora la precisión del diagnóstico pero no la diferenciación entre tipos de lesiones...(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Brain Injuries/complications , Facial Paralysis/complications , Spectrum Analysis/methodsABSTRACT
A síndrome de Moebius (SM) é uma diplegia congênita rara caracterizada por paralisia total ou parcial do VI e VII nervos cranianos, que leva à ausência ou deficiência dos movimentos dos músculos envolvidos na mímica facial e ao estrabismo convergente. As características bucais descritas nesses indivíduos incluem o palato ogival, micrognatia, malformação de língua, filtro curto, falta de coaptação de lábios, e maior incidência de lesões de cárie. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as características salivares quantitativas e qualitativas, incluindo o proteoma salivar, de indivíduos com SM, associá-las com a saúde bucal, e compará-las com as características salivares de um grupo controle, não afetado pela SM. Foram incluídos 15 indivíduos com SM e 15 controles. O comprometimento facial do individuos com a SM foi avaliada e graduada em scores 0,1 ou 2, uni ou bilateral, para os nervos II, III, IV, V, VI, VII e XI. Os pesquisadores determinaram o índice de cárie (ICDAS), de doença periodontal (PSR) e de placa (Silness Lõe) nos dois grupos de estudo. Também realizaram coletas de saliva total não estimulada, estimulada e parotídea bilateral, sendo o fluxo salivar estabelecido em ml/min. A capacidade tampão foi avaliada na saliva total estimulada através da titulação de HCl 0,01N. A atividade de ?-amilase nas amostrasmfoi medida através da produção de maltose. Para a análise proteômica optou-se pela divisão das amostras de saliva de acordo com o fluxo em ml/min. Desta forma, para cada grupo, estudo e controle, os 4 tipos de saliva (estimulada, não estimulada, parotídea esquerda, parotídea direita) foram subdivididos de acordo com baixo fluxo (abaixo da média do grupo) ou alto fluxo (acima da média do grupo), resultando em 16 subgrupos.
O proteoma foi obtido por duas metodologias distintas, a primeira a partir da cromatografia líquida espectrometria de massas e a segunda que utilizou a técnica de eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE) associada à eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida (native cationic). A ocorrência das lesões de cárie foi significativamente mais alta entre os participantes com SM (p>0,05) no corte 2, bem como a ocorrência de doença periodontal (p>0,05), quando comparado ao grupo controle. Não houve diferença no índice de placa entre os grupos. A análise proteômica mostrou diminuição de cistatinas B, S e SN nos indivíduos com SM. Não houve diferença no perfil proteico entre os grupos de baixo e de alto fluxo salivar, para indivíduos com SM e controle. Houve aumento na quantidade de amilase salivar em e de histatina 1,3 e 5 em indivíduos com SM. Concluímos que indivíduos com SM apresentam diminuição de fluxo salivar, de capacidade tampão e alterações proteicas que colocam esses indivíduos em situação de maior risco para cárie e para doença periodontal.
The Moebius syndrome (MS) is a rare congenital diplegia characterized by total or partial palsy of the VI and VII cranial nerves, leading to the absence or disability of the movements of facial expression muscles and to convergent strabismus. The oral features described in these individuals include high-arched palate, micrognathia, tongue malformation, short filter, lack of lips coaptation, and higher incidence of caries lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative salivary characteristics, including the salivary proteome of individuals with MS, associate them with the oral health, and compare them to the salivary characteristics of a control group, unaffected by SM. We included 15 subjects with MS and 15 controls. The facial involvement of individuals with MS was evaluated and graded on scores 0, 1 or 2, uni or bilateral to the nerves II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and XI. The researchers established the caries (ICDAS), periodontal disease (PSR) and plate (Silness Lõe) indexes in both groups. We also performed unstimulated, stimulated and bilateral parotid saliva collections, and salivary flow was calculated (ml / min). The buffer capacity was measured in stimulated saliva by titration of 0.01N HCl. The ?-amylase activity was determined by maltose production. For proteomic analysis it was decided to split the saliva samples in accordance with the flow in ml/min. Thus, for each group, study and control, the 4 types of saliva (stimulated, unstimulated, left parotid, right parotid) were subdivided according to low flow (below the group average) or high flow (above average group), resulting in 16 subgroups.
The proteome was obtained by two different methodologies, the first was liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and the second was sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) associated with cationic PAGE. The occurrence of caries lesions, related to cut-off 2, as well as the occurrence of periodontal disease, was significantly higher (p> 0.05) in participants with MS when compared to the control group. There was no statistical difference in plaque index between groups. Proteomics analysis showed decrease of cystatin B, S and SN in individuals with MS. There was no difference in protein profile between the low and high salivary flow groups, for individuals with MS and control. There was an increase in the amylase amount and histatin 1, 3 and 5 in individuals with MS. We concluded that individuals with MS present decreased salivary flow, decreased buffer capacity and protein alterations that place these individuals at increased risk for caries and periodontal disease.
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Humans , Male , Female , Peptide Biosynthesis/physiology , Facial Paralysis/classification , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Paralysis/diagnosis , Saliva/physiology , Mobius Syndrome/diagnosis , Mobius Syndrome/prevention & controlABSTRACT
A síndrome de Moebius (SM) é uma diplegia congênita rara caracterizada por paralisia total ou parcial do VI e VII nervos cranianos, que leva à ausência ou deficiência dos movimentos dos músculos envolvidos na mímica facial e ao estrabismo convergente. As características bucais descritas nesses indivíduos incluem o palato ogival, micrognatia, malformação de língua, filtro curto, falta de coaptação de lábios, e maior incidência de lesões de cárie. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar as características salivares quantitativas e qualitativas, incluindo o proteoma salivar, de indivíduos com SM, associá-las com a saúde bucal, e compará-las com as características salivares de um grupo controle, não afetado pela SM. Foram incluídos 15 indivíduos com SM e 15 controles. O comprometimento facial do individuos com a SM foi avaliada e graduada em scores 0,1 ou 2, uni ou bilateral, para os nervos II, III, IV, V, VI, VII e XI. Os pesquisadores determinaram o índice de cárie (ICDAS), de doença periodontal (PSR) e de placa (Silness Lõe) nos dois grupos de estudo. Também realizaram coletas de saliva total não estimulada, estimulada e parotídea bilateral, sendo o fluxo salivar estabelecido em ml/min. A capacidade tampão foi avaliada na saliva total estimulada através da titulação de HCl 0,01N. A atividade de ?-amilase nas amostrasmfoi medida através da produção de maltose. Para a análise proteômica optou-se pela divisão das amostras de saliva de acordo com o fluxo em ml/min. Desta forma, para cada grupo, estudo e controle, os 4 tipos de saliva (estimulada, não estimulada, parotídea esquerda, parotídea direita) foram subdivididos de acordo com baixo fluxo (abaixo da média do grupo) ou alto fluxo (acima da média do grupo), resultando em 16 subgrupos. O proteoma foi obtido por duas metodologias distintas, a primeira a partir da cromatografia líquida espectrometria de massas e a segunda que utilizou a técnica de eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida contendo dodecil sulfato de sódio (SDS-PAGE) associada à eletroforese em gel de poliacrilamida (native cationic). A ocorrência das lesões de cárie foi significativamente mais alta entre os participantes com SM (p>0,05) no corte 2, bem como a ocorrência de doença periodontal (p>0,05), quando comparado ao grupo controle. Não houve diferença no índice de placa entre os grupos. A análise proteômica mostrou diminuição de cistatinas B, S e SN nos indivíduos com SM. Não houve diferença no perfil proteico entre os grupos de baixo e de alto fluxo salivar, para indivíduos com SM e controle. Houve aumento na quantidade de amilase salivar em e de histatina 1,3 e 5 em indivíduos com SM. Concluímos que indivíduos com SM apresentam diminuição de fluxo salivar, de capacidade tampão e alterações proteicas que colocam esses indivíduos em situação de maior risco para cárie e para doença periodontal.
The Moebius syndrome (MS) is a rare congenital diplegia characterized by total or partial palsy of the VI and VII cranial nerves, leading to the absence or disability of the movements of facial expression muscles and to convergent strabismus. The oral features described in these individuals include high-arched palate, micrognathia, tongue malformation, short filter, lack of lips coaptation, and higher incidence of caries lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative salivary characteristics, including the salivary proteome of individuals with MS, associate them with the oral health, and compare them to the salivary characteristics of a control group, unaffected by SM. We included 15 subjects with MS and 15 controls. The facial involvement of individuals with MS was evaluated and graded on scores 0, 1 or 2, uni or bilateral to the nerves II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and XI. The researchers established the caries (ICDAS), periodontal disease (PSR) and plate (Silness Lõe) indexes in both groups. We also performed unstimulated, stimulated and bilateral parotid saliva collections, and salivary flow was calculated (ml / min). The buffer capacity was measured in stimulated saliva by titration of 0.01N HCl. The ?-amylase activity was determined by maltose production. For proteomic analysis it was decided to split the saliva samples in accordance with the flow in ml/min. Thus, for each group, study and control, the 4 types of saliva (stimulated, unstimulated, left parotid, right parotid) were subdivided according to low flow (below the group average) or high flow (above average group), resulting in 16 subgroups. The proteome was obtained by two different methodologies, the first was liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and the second was sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) associated with cationic PAGE. The occurrence of caries lesions, related to cut-off 2, as well as the occurrence of periodontal disease, was significantly higher (p> 0.05) in participants with MS when compared to the control group. There was no statistical difference in plaque index between groups. Proteomics analysis showed decrease of cystatin B, S and SN in individuals with MS. There was no difference in protein profile between the low and high salivary flow groups, for individuals with MS and control. There was an increase in the amylase amount and histatin 1, 3 and 5 in individuals with MS. We concluded that individuals with MS present decreased salivary flow, decreased buffer capacity and protein alterations that place these individuals at increased risk for caries and periodontal disease.
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Humans , Male , Female , Peptide Biosynthesis/physiology , Facial Paralysis/classification , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Paralysis/diagnosis , Saliva/physiology , Mobius Syndrome/diagnosis , Mobius Syndrome/prevention & controlABSTRACT
We report a case of an 18-year-old male who presented with watering and inability to close the left eye completely since 6 months and inability to move both eyes outward and to close the mouth since childhood. Ocular, facial, and systemic examination revealed that the patient had bilateral complete lateral rectus and bilateral incomplete medial rectus palsy, left-sided facial nerve paralysis, thickening of lower lip and inability to close the mouth, along with other common musculoskeletal abnormalities. This is a typical presentation of Moebius syndrome which is a very rare congenital neurological disorder characterized by bilateral facial and abducens nerve paralysis. This patient had bilateral incomplete medial rectus palsy which is suggestive of the presence of horizontal gaze palsy or occulomotor nerve involvement as a component of Moebius sequence.
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Abducens Nerve Diseases , Adolescent , Facial Paralysis/complications , Facial Nerve Diseases/complications , Humans , Male , Mobius Syndrome/diagnosis , Mobius Syndrome/etiology , Musculoskeletal Abnormalities/complicationsABSTRACT
O diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG) está associado a um risco aumentado de complicações fetais, neonatais e no desenvolvimento a longo prazo. As taxas de aborto espontâneo, natimorto, mal formações congênitas e morbidade e mortalidade perinatal são maiores em filhos de mães diabéticas. As principais complicações neonatais são: macrossomia, hipoglicemia neonatal, deficiência de ferro, alterações da função cardiorrespiratória, hiperbilirrubinemia, anormalidades neurológicas, hipocalcemia, hipomagnesemia e policitemia. A macrossomia predispõe a lesões do parto, especialmente distócia de ombro, maior risco de lesão do plexo braquial, fraturas de clavícula ou do úmero, asfixia perinatal, e, menos frequentemente, hemorragia subdural e paralisia facial. O controle glicêmico rigoroso pré-concepção e durante a gestação associa-se com menor morbimortalidade perinatal. Assim, o controle do DMG representa tarefa de fundamental importância para impedir sequelas em neonatais. (AU)
The gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with an increased risk of fetal, neonatal, and possibly long-term complications. The rates of spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, congenital malformations, and perinatal morbidity and mortality are higher in infants of a diabetic mother than in pregnancies with normal glycemic control. The main neonatal complications are: macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, iron deficiency, changes in cardiac and respiratory function, hyperbilirubinemia, neurological abnormalities, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia and polycythemia. Macrosomia predisposes to birth injury, especially shoulder dystocia, increased risk of brachial plexus injury, clavicular or humeral fractures, perinatal asphyxia, and, less often, subdural hemorrhage and facial palsy. Strict glycemic control preconception and during pregnancy is associated with lower perinatal morbidity and mortality. Thus, GDM control is of paramount importance to prevent neonatal harm. (AU)
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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Infant, Newborn , Pregnancy Complications , Fetal Macrosomia/complications , Diabetes, Gestational , Polycythemia/complications , /complications , Blood Glucose , Brachial Plexus/injuries , Clavicle/injuries , Congenital Hyperinsulinism/complications , Dystocia , Facial Paralysis/complications , Humeral Fractures/complications , Hyperbilirubinemia/complications , Nervous System Malformations/complicationsABSTRACT
A 51-year-old woman with breast cancer presented with progressive diplopia. Neuro-ophthalmologic examination revealed right gaze palsy and peripheral facial nerve palsy. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was normal. However, two months later a repeat brain MRI revealed an enhancing round nodular mass at the right facial colliculus of the lower pons, at the location of the abducens nucleus. Localized metastasis to the abducens nucleus can cause gaze palsy in a patient with breast cancer.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Abducens Nerve Diseases , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Cranial Nerve Neoplasms/complications , Facial Paralysis/complications , Fixation, Ocular , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Ocular Motility Disorders/etiology , Pons/pathologyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To compared the clinical features of 373 patients with primary and postparalytic hemifacial spasm (HFS). METHOD: Data analyzed were gender, ethnicity, age at symptom onset, disease duration, affected side, distribution of facial spasm at onset, hypertension, family history of HFS, previous history of facial palsy and latency between facial palsy and HFS. RESULTS:The prevalence of patients with Asian origin was similar in both groups such as female/male ratio, mean age at symptom onset, disease duration, affected side and distribution at onset of facial twitching. The upper left side of the face was the main affected region at onset. Almost 40 percent of the patients in both groups had hypertension. A prevalence of vascular abnormalities on the posterior fossa was seen in 7 percent and 12.5 percent of both groups. CONCLUSION: The clinical profile and radiological findings of patients with primary and postparalytic HFS are similar. The association of hypertension with vascular abnormalities and HFS was not frequent.
OBJETIVO: Comparar características clínicas de 373 pacientes com espasmo hemifacial (EHF) primário e pós-paralítico. MÉTODO: Os dados analisados foram: sexo, etnia, idade no início dos sintomas, duração da doença, lado afetado, distribuição dos espasmos no início da doença, hipertensão arterial, história familiar de EHF, história prévia de paralisia facial periférica e latência entre a paralisia facial e o início do EHF. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de pacientes com origem asiática foi semelhante em ambos os grupos assim como razão homem/mulher, média de idade no início dos sintomas, duração da doença, lado afetado e distribuição dos espasmos no início dos sintomas. O quadrante superior esquerdo da face foi o lado mais afetado no início dos sintomas. Quase 40 por cento dos pacientes em ambos os grupos tinha hipertensão arterial. A prevalência de anormalidades vasculares na fossa posterior foi observada, respectivamente, em 7 por cento e 12,5 por cento dos casos. CONCLUSÃO: O perfil clínico e também radiológico dos pacientes com EHF primário e pós-paralítico foi semelhante. A associação entre hipertensão arterial e anormalidades vasculares na fossa posterior não foi freqüente.
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Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Facial Paralysis/complications , Hemifacial Spasm , Botulinum Toxins, Type A/therapeutic use , Follow-Up Studies , Hemifacial Spasm/diagnosis , Hemifacial Spasm/drug therapy , Hemifacial Spasm/etiology , Hypertension/complications , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Reaction Time , Retrospective Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
OBJETIVOS:Avaliar as indicações, os resultados e as complicações observadas nos pacientes submetidos ao implante de peso de ouro para correção do lagoftalmo paralítico. MÉTODOS: Vinte prontuários de pacientes com lagoftalmo secundário à paralisia facial de diversas etiologias, que foram submetidos à colocação do implante de ouro na pálpebra superior do lado afetado, foram examinados retrospectivamente. RESULTADOS: A causa mais freqüente de lagoftalmo paralítico foi pós-cirurgia de neurinoma do acústico (40 por cento). Complicações precoces e tardias ocorreram em 40 por cento dos implantes colocados. Quatro pacientes (20 por cento) apresentaram reação inflamatória local nos primeiros meses de pós-operatório. Dois pacientes (10 por cento) apresentaram afinamento da pele e do músculo orbicular sobre o peso de ouro, após 4 e 7 anos do implante, respectivamente. Um paciente (5 por cento) apresentou deslocamento do peso de ouro após 3 anos de sua colocação e outro paciente (5 por cento), extrusão do peso de ouro tardiamente, após 10 anos do implante. CONCLUSÕES: Nesta série, foi alto o índice de complicações com o implante de ouro (40 por cento). As complicações foram divididas em precoces, possivelmente relacionadas à impureza do material, e complicações tardias, devido à evolução do quadro da paralisia facial que apresenta diminuição do tônus muscular.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the indications, the results and the complications seen in the patients submitted to gold weight implantation to correct paralytic lagophthalmos. METHODS: Charts of 20 patients with lagophthalmos secondary to facial nerve palsy of diverse etiologies, which were submitted to gold weight implantation in the upper eyelid of the affected side, were retrospectively examined. RESULTS: The most frequent cause of paralytic lagophthalmos was acoustic neurinoma after surgery (40 percent). Early and late complications occurred in 40 percent of the implants. Four patients (20 percent) presented a local inflammatory reaction in the first 3 months after surgery. Two patients (10 percent) presented skin and orbicular muscle thinness over the gold weight 4 and 7 years after the implant, respectively. One patient (5 percent) presented gold weight displacement after 3 years and another patient (5 percent) had late gold weight extrusion after 10 years. CONCLUSIONS: In this series, the complication rate of gold weight implantation was high (40 percent). The complications were divided into early, possibly related to the material impurity and the late, due to the evolution of the facial nerve palsy that presented a decrease in muscle tonus.