The spectrum of biopsy-proven glomerular diseases in a tertiary Hospital in Southern Brazil.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence and distribution of glomerular diseases differ among countries, and the indication to perform a kidney biopsy varies among centres. In this study, we assessed the prevalence of primary and secondary glomerulopathies based on histological diagnoses, and the correlation between glomerulopathies and demographic and clinical data was evaluated. METHODS: In this study, 1051 kidney biopsies were retrospectively reviewed between 2000 and 2018. Patient demographic, clinical and laboratory data were assessed. The prevalence of primary glomerulonephritis (PG) and secondary glomerulopathies (SG), as well as tubulointerstitial diseases (TIDs), hereditary nephropathies (HNs) and other diagnoses, were determined. The frequency of primary and secondary glomerulopathies was evaluated by age group, and the temporal variation in frequencies across three time periods (2000-2005, 2006-2011, and 2012-2018) was reported. RESULTS: The prevalence of SG predominated (52.4%), followed by PG (29.6%), other diagnoses (10.7%), TID (6.6%) and HN (1.1%). Among the primary forms of glomerular disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) was the most common (37.3%), followed by IgA nephropathy (IgAN, 24.4%), membranous nephropathy (MN, 18.6%) and minimal change disease (MCD, 8.4%). Lupus nephritis (LN, 41.1%) was most common in patients with SG, followed by diabetic kidney disease (DKD, 17.8%), systemic vasculitis (SV, 10.2%) and secondary FSGS (2nd FSGS, 10%). Nephrotic syndrome was the most common clinical presentation in patients with PG and also in patients with DRD and 2nd FSGS, whereas in patients with IgAN and SV, nephritic syndrome was the main presentation. For the age group between 18 and 50 years, LN, FSGS and IgAN predominated; for patients aged between 51 and 65 years, the proportion of DKD and 2nd FSGS increased, and SV was more common in patients > 65 years. The temporal variation in PG across the three time periods showed a statistically significant increase in IgAN (p = 0.001) and a reduction in FSGS over time (p < 0.001). In SG, there was a reduction in LN (p = 0.027) and an increase in DKD (p < 0.001) over time, with a tendency for 2nd FSGS to decrease over time (p = 0.053). CONCLUSIONS: In the studied kidney biopsy registry, FSGS and IgAN were the most prevalent diagnoses in patients with PG, and LN and DKD were the most prevalent in patients with SG. Nephrotic syndrome was the major indication for biopsy. When comparing the temporal variation in glomerulopathies, there was a reduction in FSGS and an increase in IgAN in patients with PGs over time, and for patients with SGs, there was a reduction in LN with an increase in cases of DKD over time.

Anal mycobacterial infections / Infecções micobacterianas do ânus

Abstract Background Mycobacterial infections are a serious public health problem worldwide. Involvement of the anal canal and perineum is very rare, but constitute an important differential diagnosis with other equally serious pathologies that may affect the region, such as malignant neoplasms and Crohn's disease. Objectives To conduct a literature review on mycobacterial infections of the perianal region considering the most recent information for diagnostic and therapeutic guidance of this disease. Methods Research was performed on the PUBMED and LILACS databases with the expressions Mycobacterium, Anal, Infection and Tuberculosis. We reviewed articles referring to series of treated cases, clinical reports and literature review published since 2005. Results Information was compiled on the epidemiology of mycobacterial infections; the clinical behavior of affected individuals; diagnostic options and their validity in clinical practice; and, finally, therapeutic options. Conclusions Mycobacterial infections of the anus and perineum are rare. The most common clinical presentations are the presence of ulceration and fistulization. The diagnosis involves more than one procedure for identifying the bacilli and should consider the presence of manifestations in more than one organ. The treatment is based on pharmacological intervention. Surgery is recommended for acute complications or chronic sequelae of the disease.

Resumo Introdução Infecções micobacterianas constituem um grave problema de saúde pública a nível mundial. As manifestações anoperineais são raras, mas constituem um importante diagnóstico diferencial com outras patologias igualmente graves que podem acometer a região, como as neoplasias malignas e a doença de Crohn. Objetivos Realizar um levantamento da literatura sobre infecções micobacterianas da região anoperineal, considerando as informações mais atuais para orientação diagnóstica e terapêutica dessa enfermidade. Métodos Foi realizada pesquisa nos bancos de dados PUBMED e LILACS com as expressões Mycobacterium, Anal, Infection e Tuberculosis. Foram revisados artigos referentes a séries de casos tratados, relatos clínicos e revisão da literatura publicada a partir de 2005. Resultados Foram compiladas informações sobre a epidemiologia das infecções micobacterianas; o comportamento clínico dos indivíduos afetados; opções diagnósticas e sua validade na prática clínica; e, por fim, opções terapêuticas. Conclusões Infecções micobacterianas da região anoperineal são raras. As apresentações clínicas mais comuns são a formação de ulceras e a fistulização. O diagnóstico envolve mais de um procedimento para identificação dos bacilos, e deve considerar a presença de manifestações em mais de um órgão. O tratamento é principalmente medicamentoso, sendo a cirurgia recomendada nas complicações agudas ou sequelas crônicas da doença.

Expression patterns of podocyte-associated mRNAs in patients with proliferative or non-proliferative glomerulopathies.

AIM: It is not clear how the podocyte damage manifests in different glomerulopathies. This study evaluated the podocyte-associated mRNA profiles in renal tissue and urine of patients with proliferative (PGs) or non-proliferative (NPGs) glomerulopathies. METHODS: Messenger RNA levels of nephrin, podocin, podocalyxin, synaptopodin, and alpha-actinin-4 were measured in the kidney tissue and urinary cells by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Podocyte-associated mRNAs were correlated with proteinuria and renal function, and the effect of immunosuppressive treatment of PGs and NPGs on urine mRNAs was assessed up to one year of follow up. RESULTS: Podocyte-associated mRNAs were expressed consistently less in kidney tissue from patients with NPGs, and urinary podocyte mRNA levels were significantly higher in the PG group. After six months of immunosuppressive therapy, patients with PGs showed a significant reduction in the expression of podocin, podocalyxin, and alpha-actinin-4 compared with baseline (p<0.001). In the NPG group, alpha-actinin-4 levels decreased (p=0.008), and there was also a trend toward reduced podocalyxin mRNA (p=0.08). Urine podocyte-associated mRNAs correlated with the level of proteinuria at baseline and at six months, and there was a trend toward an inverse correlation between urinary mRNAs and kidney function at one year of follow up. CONCLUSIONS: Podocyte-associated mRNAs were inhibited in kidney tissue concomitantly with their increase in urine in these patients with glomerulopathies. Different profiles of mRNA expression were seen, pointing to a higher degree of intra-renal podocytopenia in the NPGs and of podocyturia in the PGs. The immunosuppressive therapy effectively reduced the urinary levels of podocyte-associated mRNAs.

Novas entidades em neoplasias renais / New entities in renal neoplasms

Introdução: As últimas classificações das neoplasias renais da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), incluindo a mais recente de 2016, adicionaram algumas entidades diagnósticas às neoplasias primárias renais, além das tradicionalmente mais conhecidas. A presente revisão aborda seis das mais frequentes destas neoplasias mais recentemente descritas. Métodos: Revisão bibliográfica enfatizando os aspectos clínicos, histopatológicos, imuno-histoquímicos e moleculares das neoplasias recentemente adicionadas à classificação de neoplasias renais da OMS. Resultados: Dentre as novas entidades diagnósticas, destacam-se: neoplasia renal cística multilocular de baixo potencial de malignidade, carcinoma de células renais de translocação associada ao fator de transcrição da microftalmia (MIT), carcinoma de células renais deficiente de succinato-desidrogenase (SDH), carcinoma fusocelular e tubular mucinoso, carcinoma de células renais papilar de células claras e carcinoma de células renais não classificado. Conclusão: A adequada classificação das neoplasias renais é de extrema importância para a definição de condutas terapêuticas e para a avaliação prognóstica. Ressalta-se o necessário conhecimento de neoplasias recentemente descritas, particularmente em seus aspectos clínico, histopatológico imuno-histoquímico e molecular.

Introduction: The last edition of World Health Organization (WHO) on kidney neoplasms, including the 2016 version has added new diagnostic entities to the list of primary kidney tumors. This review sough to describe the more frequent recently described histopathologic entities. Methods: Literature review emphasizing clinicopathologic characteristics, immunohistochemistry, and molecular profile of recently added kidney neoplasms included in the 2016 WHO classification. Results: Among the new diagnostic entities, the six highlighted are: multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential, translocation renal cell carcinoma associated with the transcription factor of microphthalmia (MIT), succinate dehydrogenase-deficient renal cell carcinoma, tubulocystic renal cell carcinoma, clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma, and unclassified renal cell carcinoma. Conclusion: The proper classification of the tumors of the kidney is critical for management of patients and prognosis evaluation. It is necessary to emphasize the importance of the knowledge of the newly described neoplasms, especially clinical aspects, histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology.

Linfangiogênese no transplante renal: análise clínico-patológica e imunofenotípica de biópsias de aloenxertos renais de doadores falecidos / Lymphangiogenesis in renal transplantation: clinicopathological analysis of clinically indicated biopsies of kidney allografts from deceased donors

INTRODUÇÃO: O papel da linfangiogênese no transplante renal em humanos é desconhecido até o momento. As poucas publicações disponíveis acerca do assunto revelam resultados controversos. O presente estudo visa a avaliar a influência dos vasos linfáticos sobre aspectos clínicos e patológicos no transplante renal. MÉTODOS: Biópsias de indicação clínica de pacientes submetidos a transplante renal com enxertos oriundos de doadores falecidos na Unidade de Transplante Renal do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo de janeiro de 2007 a dezembro de 2009 foram selecionadas e os dados clínicos destes pacientes foram coletados do banco de dados. Estas biópsias foram classificadas de acordo com a Classificação de Banff. Reação imuno-histoquímica foi empregada para identificar vasos linfáticos, linfócitos T, linfócitos B e macrófagos. Análise histomorfométrica foi empregada para quantificar estes quatros elementos e a fibrose intersticial cortical. RESULTADOS: A presença de vasos linfáticos foi significativamente mais intensa em biópsias com rejeição aguda mediada por linfócitos T e com distúrbios infecciosos (nefropatia do poliomavírus e pielonefrite), quando comparadas à expressão de linfáticos com biópsias sem rejeição e com biópsias com fibrose intersticial e atrofia tubular de etiologia indeterminada. Biópsias com expressão de vasos linfáticos apresentaram escores semiquantitativos da Classificação de Banff mais altos. Os linfócitos B túbulo-intersticiais apresentaram maior concentração em amostra com presença de vasos linfáticos. A linfangiogênese não demonstrou influência sobre desfechos clínicos relevantes, como função renal e sobrevida do enxerto. CONCLUSÃO: O presente estudo associa a linfangiogênese com distúrbios inflamatórios túbulo-intersticiais do enxerto (rejeição aguda mediada por linfócitos T e infecções) e com infiltrado de linfócitos B. No entanto, a expressão de linfáticos não foi associada à...

INTRODUCTION: The role of lymphangiogenesis in human kidney allograft is currently unknown. Controversial results have arisen from few publications available. This study intends to evaluate the influence of lymphatics on relevant clinical and pathological aspects of renal transplantation. METHODS: Clinically indicated biopsies from patients who underwent renal transplantation with allografts from deceased donors at the Renal Transplantation Unit of the Clinics Hospital of the University of São Paulo Medical School from January of 2007 to December of 2009 were selected and clinical data of these patients were retrieved from the database. These biopsies were classified according to the Banff Classification. Immunohistochemistry was used to identify lymphatic vessels, T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, and macrophages. Morphometric analysis was employed to quantify their expression and cortical interstitial fibrosis. RESULTS: Lymphatic vessel formation was significantly higher in biopsies with acute T-cell mediated rejection and infectious disorders (polyomavirus-associated nephropathy and pyelonephritis) compared with no rejection and interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy without evidence of any specific etiology. Biopsies with expression of lymphatics presented higher levels of semiquantitative scores of the Banff Classification. B lymphocytes infiltrate was more intense in biopsies with lymphatics compared with those without the vessels. Lymphangiogenesis had no effect on important clinical parameters examined (graft function and graft survival two years post transplant). CONCLUSION: The present results associate lymphangiogenesis with kidney allograft tubulointerstitial inflammation (ATCMR and infectious disorders) and with B lymphocytes infiltrate. However, the presence of lymphatic vessels was not associated with any influence on graft function and survival.