Oral granular cell tumour: A multicentric study of 56 cases and a systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: Granular cell tumour (GCT) is a benign neoplasm that originates from Schwann cells. Within the oral cavity, it usually appears as a lingual nodule and especially amongst female adults. Histologically, GCT shows a proliferation of polygonal cells with eosinophilic granular cytoplasm, which can be associated with a pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (PEH). In this study, we analyse the main clinicopathological data of intraoral GCT and we compare our results with previous studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We have studied a series of 56 cases of oral GCT in Spain and Brazil, and we have conducted a systematic review in PubMed, Web of Knowledge and Scopus databases, using the keywords: "granular cell tumour" and oral. RESULTS: In our series, GCT appeared as an asymptomatic benign tumour that is more frequent in women and in the tongue. PEH was observed in 32% of the lesions. In the review, we collected 282 cases of oral GCT with a similar clinical profile; seven patients had multiple lesions, and 33% of the cases presented PEH. No cases of malignant oral GCT have been described to date. GCT is an uncommon oral benign neoplasm, mainly unique and asymptomatic, derived from Schwann cells. CONCLUSIONS: Although the etiopathogenesis of this oral tumour is unknown, its characteristics suggest that it could have a reactive nature. Conducting a complete clinicopathological study in all intraoral GCT is fundamental in order to dismiss other entities, including oral carcinoma.

Oral lesions and immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV+/AIDS patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Epidemiological evidence.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether opportunistic oral infections associated to HIV infection (OOI-HIV) are found in HIV+/AIDS patients with immune reconstitution related to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). METHODS: From among 1100 HIV+/AIDS patients (Service of Internal Medicine, Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga, Spain) subjected to review of the oral cavity between January 1996 and May 2007, we identified those examined in 1996 and which were again examined between 1997 and 2007, and were moreover receiving HAART. The following data were collected: age, gender, form of contagion, antiretroviral therapy at the time of review, number of CD4+ lymphocytes/ml, and viral load (from 1997 onwards). We identified those subjects with an increase in CD4+ lymphocytes/ml associated to HAART, and classified them as subjects with quantitative evidence of immune reconstitution (QEIR). Among these individuals with QEIR we moreover identified those with undetectable viral loads (QEIR+VL), and differentiated those patients with an increase in CD4+ lymphocytes >500/ml (QEIRm+VL). In each group we determined the prevalence of OOI-HIV, following the diagnostic recommendations of the EC-Clearinghouse (CDC-Atlanta, USA - WHO). In addition, we analyzed the prevalence of OOI-HIV in the different groups in relation to the duration of HAART. RESULTS: A total of 86 subjects were included (44 females and 42 males; 19 heterosexuals, 34 male homosexuals, and 33 intravenous drug abusers). Forty-two patients showed QEIR: 21 belonged to the QEIR+VL group, and 17 conformed the QEIRm+VL group. The prevalence of OOI-HIV per group was as follows: QEIR = 54.8%; QEIR+VL = 33%; QEIRm+VL = 35%. The most prevalent lesion in all groups was erythematous candidiasis. OOI-HIV increased with the duration of HAART (p = 0.008), and were seen to be dependent upon late appearance of the mycotic lesions (after 24 months under HAART). CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that opportunistic oral infections associated to HIV infection form part of the clinical picture of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, though such infections are of late onset.

Orofacial features and medical profile of eight individuals with Kabuki syndrome

Background: To evaluate oral, craniofacial and systemic characteristics of eight patients with Kabuki syndrome (KS), aged between 3 and 16 years old. Material and Methods: in this retrospective study, medical records of all patients were reviewed for information on family history, growth and development, medications in use, general systemic complications and oral and craniofacial characteristics. Results: the medical alterations found included recurrent infections such as pneumonia and otitis media (n = 6), cardiovascular malformations (n = 4), kidney abnormalities (n = 2), epilepsy (n = 2) and visual deficiency (n = 2). The individuals exhibited dental caries (n = 5), agenesis (n = 5), delayed tooth eruption (n = 4), cleft lip/palate (n = 2) enamel hypoplasia (n = 2), fusion (n = 1) and microdontia (n = 1). Conclusions: There was a great diversity of oral, craniofacial and systemic characteristic among the KS patients, suggesting that an inter-disciplinary approach should be taken for their dental treatment

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Osteonecrose dos maxilares relacionada ao uso de medicações: Diagnóstico, tratamento e prevenção / Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: Diagnosis, treatment and prevention / Osteonecrosis de los maxilares relacionados con el uso de medicamentos: Diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención

Resumo A osteonecrose dos maxilares é uma alteração óssea que pode ser induzida pelo uso de drogas indicadas para o tratamento de pacientes com osteoporose e tumores malignos. Inicialmente acreditava-se estar associada apenas ao uso de bisfosfonatos, atualmente sabe-se que também está vinculada ao uso de outro antirresorptivo (denosumabe) e de antiangiogênico (bevacizumabe). Não se sabe ao certo qual é o mecanismo de desenvolvimento e ainda não existe um protocolo único de tratamento definido, mas existem diversos trabalhos sendo publicados sobre o tema. Com a crescente quantidade de casos relatados é de suma importância que o profissional de saúde saiba diagnosticar, identificar os riscos e tratar essa condição.

Abstract Osteonecrosis of the jaws is a bone alteration that can be induced using drugs indicated for the treatment of patients with osteoporosis and malignant tumors. Initially it was believed to be associated only with the use of bisphosphonates, currently it is known that it is also linked to the use of other antiresorptive (denosumab) and antiangiogenic (bevacizumab). It is not known what the development mechanism is and there is still no single defined treatment protocol, but there are several papers being published on the topic. With the increasing number of cases reported, it is extremely important that the health professional can diagnose, identify the risks and treat this condition.

Resumen La osteonecrosis de los maxilares es una alteración ósea que puede ser inducida por el uso de drogas indicadas para el tratamiento de pacientes con osteoporosis y tumores malignos. Inicialmente se creía estar asociada sólo al uso de bisfosfonatos, actualmente se sabe que también está vinculada al uso de otro antirresorptivo (denosumab) y de antiangiogénico (bevacizumabe). No se sabe con certeza cuál es el mecanismo de desarrollo y aún no existe un protocolo único de tratamiento definido, pero existen diversos trabajos siendo publicados sobre el tema. Con la creciente cantidad de casos reportados es de suma importancia que el profesional de salud pueda diagnosticar, identificar los riesgos y tratar esa condición.

Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity: a case report.

A 43-year-old white man was referred to the Special Care Dentistry Center of the School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the diagnosis of an extensive nodular lesion of the maxillary gingiva. The patient complained that his left maxilla had swollen over the last 4 months, with some exudation from the gingival crevice, sporadic bleeding, and slight tooth mobility, but no pain. An extra-oral examination confirmed expressive swelling of the left side of the face (Fig. 1A). Palpation disclosed bilateral enlargement of the submandibular lymph nodes. An intra-oral examination showed an extensive, reddish, nodular mass (around 11 cm in diameter) that extended from the last left maxillary molar to the right maxillary incisor, covered by a mucosa that was ulcerated in some areas (Fig. 1B,C). Palpation revealed a painless, soft, bleeding tissue that seemed to arise in the periodontal ligaments, extending to the palate and vestibular area. A small pigmented spot was found in the palatal mass. Histopathologically, the biopsy revealed a proliferation of neoplastic cells that exhibited a wide variety of shapes, including spindle, plasmacytoid, and epithelioid forms. The atypical cells showed enlarged and pleomorphic nuclei. Mitotic activity and pigmented areas were observed (Fig. 2A,B). Immunohistochemistry was used to establish the final diagnosis. The tumor cells strongly expressed S100 protein, gp100 (HMB-45), melan A, and tyrosine antibodies (Fig. 2C,D). With the diagnosis of malignant melanoma, the patient was referred to an oncologist for treatment. As computed tomography revealed that the lesion was deeply inserted into the skull surface (Fig. 1D), surgical intervention was not possible. The patient underwent radiotherapy, but died 14 months later.

Distraction osteogenesis in Goldenhar Syndrome: Case report and 8-year follow-up

Goldenhar syndrome is a well-known condition featuring the following triad of anomalies: ocular abnormalities, microtia and vertebral anomalies. This syndrome involves structures arising from the first and second branchial arches. Craniofacial anomalies, including mandibular, zygomatic and/or maxillary hypoplasias are found in 50% of patients with Goldenhar syndrome. Patients with this syndrome may present unilateral or bilateral underdevelopment of the mandible. Severaltreatments for the correction of the dento-facial deformity have been described, among them distraction osteogenesis is one that shows promising results. Distraction osteogenesis is the process of bone formation that occurs during slow separation of the segments of bone after an osteotomy and it has been used to alleviate facial asymmetry. Mandibulardistraction osteogenesis has been applied for many years, but long-term reports present controversial results. The purpose of the case report is to describe the immediate and long-term effects of distraction osteogenesis used to treat mandible asymmetry in a 5-year-old boy with Goldenhar syndro

Sífilis secundaria en un paciente VIH positivo / Secondary syphilis in an HIV positive patient

La incidencia de afecciones orales, antes infrecuentes en pacientes infectados por VIH, se está incrementando y es posible que se subestime. Las lesiones orales resultantes de la sífilis secundaria son raras; sin embargo, ocurren, y el odontólogo debería ser capaz de realizar un correcto diagnóstico. En algunos casos la anamnesis y los signos clínicos de las lesiones son insuficientes para permitir el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. El conocimiento de sus características histológicas y las pruebas de laboratorio relevantes, así como su aplicabilidad y limitaciones son necesarios para el correcto diagnóstico de la sífilis secundaria (AU)

Oral lesions and immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV+/AIDS patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy. Epidemiological evidence

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Objective: To determine whether opportunistic oral infections associated to HIV infection (OOI-HIV) are found in HIV+/AIDS patients with immune reconstitution related to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).Methods. From among 1100 HIV+/AIDS patients (Service of Internal Medicine, Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga,Spain) subjected to review of the oral cavity between January 1996 and May 2007, we identified those examined in 1996 and which were again examined between 1997 and 2007, and were moreover receiving HAART. The followingdata were collected: age, gender, form of contagion, antiretroviral therapy at the time of review, number of CD4+ lymphocytes/ml, and viral load (from 1997 onwards). We identified those subjects with an increase in CD4+ lymphocytes/ ml associated to HAART, and classified them as subjects with quantitative evidence of immune reconstitution (QEIR). Among these individuals with QEIR we moreover identified those with undetectable viral loads (QEIR+VL), and differentiated those patients with an increase in CD4+ lymphocytes >500/ml (QEIRm+VL). In each group we determined the prevalence of OOI-HIV, following the diagnostic recommendations of the EC-Clearinghouse (CDCAtlanta, USA - WHO). In addition, we analyzed the prevalence of OOI-HIV in the different groups in relation to the duration of HAART.Results. A total of 86 subjects were included (44 females and 42 males; 19 heterosexuals, 34 male homosexuals, and 33 intravenous drug abusers). Forty-two patients showed QEIR: 21 belonged to the QEIR+VL group, and 17 conformed the QEIRm+VL group. The prevalence of OOI-HIV per group was as follows: QEIR = 54.8%; QEIR+VL = 33%; QEIRm+VL = 35%. The most prevalent lesion in all groups was erythematous candidiasis. OOI-HIV increased with the duration of HAART (p = 0.008), and were seen to be dependent upon late appearance of the mycotic lesions(after 24 months under HAART).Conclusions: It is suggested that opportunistic oral infections associated to HIV infection form part of the clinical picture of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, though such infections are of late onset