Reinforced radiculoplasty for the treatment of symptomatic sacral Tarlov cysts: A clinical analysis of 71 cases / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the safety and efficacy of reinforced radiculoplasty in the treatment of symptomatic sacral Tarlov cysts (TCs).@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data and follow-up data of 71 patients with symptomatic sacral TCs who underwent reinforced radiculoplasty in the Neurosurgery Department of Peking University Third Hospital from June 2018 to March 2021. All the operations were performed under neuroelectrophysiological monitoring. Intraoperative cyst exploration, partial resection of the cyst wall, narrowing of the leak, nerve root sleeve radiculoplasty and artificial dural reinforcement were performed. The incidence of postoperative complications and new neurological dysfunction was analyzed. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess the changes of pain before and after surgery. The Japanese Orthopedics Association (JOA) low back pain score was used to evaluate the changes in nerve function before and after surgery.@*RESULTS@#In the study, 71 patients had 101 TCs, 19 (18.8%) TCs originated from the left S1 nerve, 26 (25.7%) originated from the left S2 nerve, 3 (3.0%) originated from the left S3 nerve, 14 (13.9%) originated from the right S1 nerve, 33 (32.7%) originated from the right S2 nerve, 6 (5.9%) originated from the right S3 nerve, all the TCs underwent reinforced radiculoplasty. Deep infection (1 case), subcutaneous effusion (1 case), fat li-quefaction (1 case) and urinary tract infection (4 cases) were recorded postoperatively. The patients were followed up for 12-43 months (median, 26 months). Two cases had new urinary retention after operation, and the catheter was removed at the end of the first and second months respectively. One case had new fecal weakness, which improved after 3 months. Compared with preoperation, VAS decreased significantly at the last follow-up [median, 6 (4-9) vs. 1 (0-5), Z=-7.272, P < 0.001], JOA score increased significantly [median, 20 (16-25) vs. 27 (18-29), Z=-7.265, P < 0.001]. There were 18 cured cases (25.4%), 41 excellent cases (57.7%), 8 effective cases (11.3%), and 4 invalid cases (5.6%). The total efficiency was 94.4% (67/71). Two (1.98%) cysts recurred.@*CONCLUSION@#For patients with symptomatic sacral TCs, reinforced radiculoplasty can significantly improve the pain and nerve function, which is safe and reliable.

Factores perioperatorios, inmunidad y recurrencia del cáncer / Perioperative factors, immunity and cancer recurrence

Introducción: Los criterios de calidad en la cirugía oncológica radical se basan en la extirpación completa del tumor, con márgenes libres, sin enfermedad macroscópica residual, con una linfadenectomía adecuada y mínima manipulación tumoral posible. A pesar de conseguir estos objetivos, puede quedar enfermedad residual no visible o micrometástasis, con potencial de crecimiento y diseminación dependiendo de la capacidad tumoral y de las defensas del huésped. Objetivos: Evaluar la influencia de los factores perioperatorios sobre la inmunidad del paciente oncológico intervenido quirúrgicamente y el efecto potencial de los fármacos anestésicos en la recurrencia, así como otros factores perioperatorios que pueden afectar la diseminación tumoral a largo plazo. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica electrónica de los artículos de los últimos 10 años que cumplieran con el objetivo trazado. Desarrollo: Durante el periodo perioperatorio la activación de la respuesta al estrés quirúrgico desencadena una serie de reacciones neuroendocrinas, humorales e inmunitarias complejas. La cirugía, con indudable potencial curativo, se relaciona con un estado de inmunosupresión por activación del eje HPA (hipotálamo- hipofisario- adrenal) y la inflamación. Por otro lado, la anestesia produce cambios biomoleculares que afectan la inmunidad celular y el número de NK (natural killer), que puede influir en la recurrencia del cáncer a largo plazo. Conclusiones: Disminuir el estrés quirúrgico y el psicológico, controlar el dolor quirúrgico, mantener normotermia, y una juiciosa transfusión sanguínea, además una técnica anestésica con disminución del consumo de opiáceos, puede resultar favorecedora para proteger la respuesta inmune antimetastásica del organismo y puede tener un efecto benéfico en la enfermedad oncológica(AU)

Introduction: The quality criteria in radical oncological surgery are based on complete tumor removal, with free margins, without residual macroscopic disease, with adequate lymphadenectomy and minimal possible tumor manipulation. Despite achieving these objectives, non-visible residual disease or micrometastasis may remain, likely to grow and spread depending on tumor capacity and the host's defenses. Objectives: To evaluate the influence of perioperative factors on the immunity of cancer patients operated on and the potential effect of anesthetic drugs on recurrence, as well as other perioperative factors that may affect long-term tumor spread. Methods: An electronic bibliographic search was carried out of the articles published in the last ten years and that fulfilled the established objective. Development: During the perioperative period, activation of the response to surgical stress triggers a series of complex neuroendocrine, humoral and immune reactions. Surgery, with unquestionable curative potential, is related to a state of immunosuppression due to activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and inflammation. On the other hand, anesthesia produces biomolecular changes that affect cellular immunity and the number of natural killers, which can influence cancer recurrence in the long term. Conclusions: To reduce surgical and psychological stress, to control surgical pain, to maintain normothermia, and a judicious blood transfusion, in addition to an anesthetic technique with reduced opiates usage, can be beneficial to protect the body's antimetastatic immune response and can have a beneficial effect on oncological disease(AU)

Locoregional recurrence of Frantz' tumor: a case report and review of the literature

SUMMARY Frantz' tumours or solid pseudopapillary tumours of the pancreas are rare neoplasms with low malignant potential. Young women in the second to third decades of life are more frequently affected. The treatment of choice is resection of the lesion, which is often curative. The recurrence is uncommon when radical surgical resection is used. Radiological characteristics are important for the correct diagnosis, since the preoperative planning is fundamental to obtain the cure. The objective of this study is to report a rare case of locoregional recurrence and to review the radiological findings of solid pseudopapillary tumours of the pancreas in the literature, as well to know the incidence and risk factors of tumor recurrence. This case report is from a 37-year-old female patient evaluated at an Oncologic Hospital, in the city of São Paulo, Brazil, who presented an uncommon evolution of the disease, characterized by local recurrence despite the complete resection of the primary lesion with free margins.

RESUMO Os tumores de Frantz ou tumores pseudopapilares sólidos do pâncreas são neoplasias raras, que apresentam baixo potencial maligno. A maioria acomete mulheres jovens na segunda a terceira década de vida. O tratamento de escolha é a ressecção da lesão, uma vez que é frequentemente curativa. A recidiva é incomum quando é empregada ressecção cirúrgica completa. As características radiológicas são importantes para a hipótese diagnóstica, uma vez que o planejamento pré-operatório é fundamental para a obtenção da cura. O presente estudo tem como objetivo relatar um caso raro de recidiva locorregional e rever na literatura os achados radiológicos dos tumores pseudopapilares sólidos do pâncreas, assim como conhecer a incidência e os fatores de risco da recorrência tumoral. Este relato de caso é de uma paciente do sexo feminino, de 37 anos, avaliada em um hospital de referência oncológica, na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, que apresentou uma evolução incomum da doença, caracterizada pela recorrência locorregional, apesar da ressecção da lesão primária com margens livres.

Myasthenia gravis and thymus: long-term follow-up screening of thymectomized and non-thymectomized patients / Miastenia gravis e timo: investigacao no seguimento de longo prazo em pacientes timectomizados e nao timectomizados

Thymoma screening is recommended at the onset of myasthenia gravis (MG) or when patients with MG present with clinical deterioration or a progressive increase of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody. However, it is unknown if it is necessary to repeat the screening of thymoma at fixed intervals, even in the absence of MG deterioration, when the initial screening is negative. We analyzed the recurrence rate and incidence of new thymoma in a series of patients with well-controlled MG. The sample consisted of 53 patients, aged 17 to 72 years, and the follow-up varied between 75 and 472 months. The chest computerized tomography detected thymus abnormalities in eight patients at the initial screening and no abnormalities in all patients at a second screening after five years. The findings of this study support the classical opinion that screening for thymoma should be recommended only if there is clinical deterioration due to the disease.

A investigação de timoma é recomendada em pacientes com miastenia gravis (MG) no início da doença, em caso de haver piora clínica ou aumento dos níveis do anticorpo antirreceptor de acetilcolina. Contudo, não foi estabelecido se é necessário repetir a investigação de timoma em intervalos fixos, na ausência de piora clínica, quando a investigação inicial foi negativa. A taxa de recorrência e a incidência de novo timoma foram analisadas em uma série de pacientes com MG bem controlada. A amostra consiste de 53 pacientes, idade entre 17 e 72 anos, com tempo de acompanhamento variando entre 75 e 472 meses. A primeira tomografia computadorizada de tórax detectou anormalidades no timo em oito pacientes durante a investigação inicial da doença e nenhuma anormalidade no segundo exame, após cinco anos de doença, em todos os pacientes. Os achados desse estudo corroboram a clássica opinião de que a investigação de timoma deveria ser recomendada somente se houver piora clínica da doença.

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Caused by Oncocytic Carcinoma

Here, we report an extremely rare case of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction caused by oncocytic carcinoma. A 64-year-old man presented to the hospital complaining of epiphora and left-side nasal obstruction. Ophthalmic and otolaryngology examination revealed a left lacrimal duct obstruction caused by a mass in the left nasal cavity and lacrimal drainage system. The mass was removed and confirmed as an oncocytic carcinoma. Nine months after surgery, without adjuvant radiotherapy, a left orbital mass was observed and the patient underwent reoperation. The mass proved to be recurrent oncocytic carcinoma. The patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy to eradicate any residual tumor and the patient remains tumor-free one year post-radiotherapy.

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Caused by Oncocytic Carcinoma

Here, we report an extremely rare case of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction caused by oncocytic carcinoma. A 64-year-old man presented to the hospital complaining of epiphora and left-side nasal obstruction. Ophthalmic and otolaryngology examination revealed a left lacrimal duct obstruction caused by a mass in the left nasal cavity and lacrimal drainage system. The mass was removed and confirmed as an oncocytic carcinoma. Nine months after surgery, without adjuvant radiotherapy, a left orbital mass was observed and the patient underwent reoperation. The mass proved to be recurrent oncocytic carcinoma. The patient underwent adjuvant radiotherapy to eradicate any residual tumor and the patient remains tumor-free one year post-radiotherapy.

Successful Treatment of Syncope with Chemotherapy Irresponsive to Cardiac Pacemaker in Head and Neck Cancer

Recurrent syncope as a complication of recurrent neck malignancy is an uncommon but well documented association. The syncope is presumed to occur when a tumor mass invades the baroreceptor within the carotid sinus or when it disrupts the afferent nerve fibers of the glossopharyngeal nerve. A 59-year-old man presented with recurrent syncope and headache. He had a wide local excision including tonsillectomy and modified left radical neck dissection for tonsilar cancer 4 years ago. A computed tomography scan revealed ill-defined lesions in left parapharyngeal, carotid space and right upper jugular region. After clinical evaluation, cardiac pacemaker was placed, but he still suffered from the syncope. Then, he received the chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin. The last hypotension event occurred on day 10 of the chemotherapy. Six months after 3 cycles of chemotherapy, he remained in complete remission and resolution of syncope. We report a case in which syncope was associated with a recurrence of tonsilar cancer and successfully treated with chemotherapy.

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia with syncope as a sign of neck cancer recurrence

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia with syncope as a sign of neck cancer is a very rare condition. A review of the literature revealed only 29 cases formerly reported. We present the first Brazilian case of such association. A 68-year-old man presented with paroxysmal excruciating pain over the right side of the neck, sometimes followed by syncope. Given the suspicion of recurrent tumor from a previously treated neck malignancy, a computed tomography scan was performed and a right parapharyngeal tumor was shown. Pain and syncope were successfully controlled with carbamazepine and the patient underwent palliative radiotherapy.

Neuralgia glossofaríngea com síncope como um sinal de câncer do pescoço é uma condição muito rara. Uma revisão da literatura revelou apenas 29 casos relatados anteriormente. Apresentamos o primeiro caso brasileiro de tal associação. Um homem de 68 anos se apresentou com dores paroxísticas insuportáveis no lado direito do pescoço, algumas vezes seguidas de síncope. Dada a suspeita de recidiva tumoral derivada de uma malignidade cervical tratada previamente, realizou-se um exame de tomografia computadorizada que evidenciou um tumor parafaríngeo direito. As dores e as síncopes foram controladas satisfatoriamente com carbamazepina e o paciente foi submetido à radioterapia paliativa.

Tratamiento del cáncer mamario etapa IV y recurrente / Treatment of breast cancer, stage IV and recurrens

Objetivo. Análisis y revisión del tratamiento actual de cáncer de mama en etapa IV y recurrente. Sede. Division de Padecimientos Neoplásicos y Proliferativos del Centro Médico Nacional "20 de Noviembre" del ISSSTE. Método. Evaluación de la literatura internacional (20 referencias) en relación al tema. Experiencia personal en el tema. Resultados. El cáncer mamario etapa IV y recurrente representa un reto continuo para el clínico, el empleo de quimioterapia combinada, desde hace más de 3 décadas, ha permitido una paliación excelente, pero la mayoría de las pacientes morirán por su enfermedad, lo que ocurre pocos años o meses después de la recaída, sólo un pequeño número de ellas podrá sobrevivir libre de la enfermedad por un periodo prolongado de tiempo. Las combinaciones con antracilinas constituyen el tratamiento de primera línea. Los nuevos fármacos como el navelbine, el taxan y el gemcitabine están en estudio y requieren de la prueba del tiempo para ser incluidos, en forma rutinaria, como tratamiento de primera línea. Conclusión. La elección entre hormonoterapia y quimioterapia depende de una cuidadosa evaluación individual de cada paciente, considerando que el objetivo del tratamiento es paliativo

Resección del carcinoma de esófago con exteriorización parietal / Resection of esophagus carcinoma with parietal extended (T4)

En una serie de 34 pacientes se efectuó la resección del carcinoma de esófago con exteriorización parietal utilizando la técnica transhiatal con reemplazo gástrico tubulizado. Diecinueve casos correspondieron al tercio superior, 7 al tercio medio y 10 al tercio inferior. La tráquea en 9 casos, la aorta en 7, los bronquios fuentes en 5 y el pericardio, carina y columna vertebral fueron los órganos comprometidos. Hubo 9 (26,4 por ciento) decesos postoperatorios, destacando que el 77,7 por ciento ocurrieron en el inicio de nuestra experiencia. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron el neumotórax, neumonía, fístula anastomótica cervical y la efracción de la cápsula esplénica. La supervivencia alejada no actuarial fue de 15,8 meses para toda la serie. Por estadío tumoral le correspondió al grupo T4N0M0 un promedio de vida de 39,5 meses, al T4N1M0 de 11,6 meses y al T4N1M1 de 5,3 meses. Se efectúan consideraciones sobre el método así como comparaciones con otras técnicas de paliación. En base a los resultados obtenidos se concluye que la resección de tumores localmente avanzados por vía cervicoabdominal es una técnica que debe estar incluida en el armamentario quirúrgico de todo cirujano esofágico.

Pulmonary cancer and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy

Objetivo: Os autores apresentam caso de adenocarcinoma de pulmäo em pacientes de 57 anos associado a osteoartropatia hipertrófica. Discussäo: A síndrome paraneoplásica surgiu após o início dos sintomas pulmonares e regrediu espontaneamente depois da realizaçäo de lobectomia inferior direta. Resultados: Os sintomas osteoarticulares reapareceram em seguida a recidiva tumoral. As dores articulares desapareceram passadas 48 horas da ressecçäo do tumor recidivado na parede torácica e o baqueteamento digital regrediu completamente após a terceira semana

Cáncer de mama y embarazo / Breast cancer and pregnancy

Se analizan en forma retrospectiva 14 pacientes con cáncer de mama y embarazo diagnosticado luego de 1970 y tratadas en tres instituciones diferentes. En 9 casos el cáncer de mama fue concurrente al embarazo o lactancia, en 1 caso se trató de un embarazo concurrente y un segundo embarazo al finalizar el tratamiento del carcinoma de mama. En 4 casos el embarazo fue posterior al tratamiento del carcinoma. A diferencia de series históricas el tiempo al diagnóstico fue de 4 meses, en 10 casos fueron estadio II, 7 pacientes no tenían metástasis axilares y 4 tenían receptores hormonales positivos. Varias pacientes fueron tratadas sin considerar estrategias estándar. Se realizó una revisión de la bibliografía, donde se destaca que el aborto no juega un rol terapéutico y se propone una guía terapéutica para diferentes situaciones clínicas.

Difficulties in the management of superior vena caval obstruction in young adults.

Case records of 50 patients of superior vena caval obstruction in young adults treated and followed-up at Radiotherapy Department, Medical College Hospitals, Calcutta have been looked into. Twenty-eight out of these 50 patients had disease confined to mediastinum only during presentation. In consideration of the fact that the optimum management of superior vena caval obstruction depends upon a balance between just adequate pretreatment investigation and early institution of treatment, the various difficulties in the management discussed. With the existing infrastructural facilities, the institutional policy for the management of superior vena caval obstruction in young adults whose disease is confined to mediastinum only, during presentation, is described.

Recanalización endoscópica con etanol, en el tratamiento de la disfagia de origen neoplásico / Endoscopic recanalization with alcohol in the treatment of dysphagia of neoplastic origin

Nineteen patients with dysphagia were treated by endoscopic injection of ethanol, to induce tumoral necrosis. Dysphagia was present in patients with inoperable, unresectable or recurrent esophagogastric cancer. Prior treatment, patients had a mean dysphagia grade of 3.22. After the first session, they had a mean of 2.05. An optimum dysphagia grade mean was 1.47. The period intertreatment was X 45 days. There were no complications associated with the method. The results suggest this therapy is a good palliative procedure that, in a short time and with a low cost, can improve the life quality in selected patients