Intratarsal Keratinous Cyst Clinically Misdiagnosed as a Chalazion.

The intratarsal keratinous cyst (IKC) is a recently described entity, often clinically misdiagnosed as a chalazion. We report a case of a 61-year-old male patient with a chief complaint of a small lesion on the upper eyelid that evolved over six months. On physical examination, an asymptomatic, firm nodule was identified on the left upper eyelid. The patient reported no history of trauma. A provisional diagnosis of chalazion was established, and an excisional biopsy was performed. Histopathologically, the lesion was lined with a stratified squamous epithelium, with a corrugated epithelial surface showing abrupt keratinization without keratohyalin granules, and compact keratinous-appearing material in the cystic lumen. The diagnosis was IKC. No signs of recurrence were observed after one year of follow-up. It is essential to accurately diagnose IKC and distinguish it from chalazion and epidermal inclusion cysts, because IKC requires complete surgical excision and can exhibit multiple recurrences if not properly removed.

Oral lymphatic malformations: A multicenter study of 208 cases and literature review.

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the frequency and analyze demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals with a histopathological diagnosis of oral lymphatic malformations (OLMs). METHODS: A multicenter study was performed, collecting biopsy record data from a consortium of Brazilian Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Centers. A review was also conducted to compare this data with cases already available in the literature. RESULTS: This study retrieved 208 cases of OLM in the multicenter study and 1035 cases in the literature review. In both, OLMs affected male and female individuals equally, with the most affected site being the tongue. Individuals ≥60 years of age were uncommonly affected. Symptomatic and larger lesions were more commonly reported in the literature review. CONCLUSIONS: This study comprises the largest sample of OLMs to date. OLMs are rare conditions, without sex predilection. The elderly proved to be less frequently affected, and the tongue is the most commonly affected site.

Peripheral odontogenic fibroma in the mandibular gingiva: case report / Fibroma odontogênico periférico em gengiva mandibular: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POF) is a rare benign neoplasm of odontogenic mesenchymal origin that accounts for approximately 4.7% of all odontogenic tumors. This article reports the case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with a painless, reddish mass in the right vestibular mandibular gingiva between the second premolar and the first molar. Radiographic examination revealed small crestal bone loss in the region. Microscopic analysis revealed a tumor composed of cellular fibroblastic connective tissue intermingled with conspicuous islands and strands of apparently inactive odontogenic epithelium. The final diagnosis was POF. No clinical signs of recurrence were observed 22 months after surgical excision. POF may be clinically mistaken for other common gingival lesions, such as pyogenic granuloma, peripheral giant cell lesion, and peripheral ossifying fibroma. Conservative local excision has been suggested as the treatment of choice for POF. However, in view of the paucity of information on the biological behavior and recurrence rate of this tumor, long-term follow-up of patients is mandatory.

RESUMEN El fibroma odontogénico periférico (FOP) es una neoplasia benigna rara de origen mesenquimatosa dental, que representa aproximadamente el 4,7% de todos los tumores odontogénicos. Este reporte describe el caso de una mujer de 29 años de edad que se presentó con un nódulo rojizo indoloro en la encía mandibular vestibular derecha, entre el segundo premolar y el primer molar. El examen radiográfico reveló una pequeña pérdida de tejido óseo en la región de la cresta alveolar. El análisis microscópico mostró un tumor compuesto de tejido conjuntivo fibroso celular entremezclado con visibles islotes y filamentos de epitelio odontógeno aparentemente inactivo. El diagnóstico final fue FOP. No se observó recurrencia de la lesión después de 22 meses de la cirugía. El FOP puede ser clínicamente confundido con otras lesiones gingivales comunes, como granuloma piogénico, lesión periférica de células gigantes y fibroma osificante periférico. Escisión local conservadora ha sido recomendada como tratamiento de elección para FOP. Sin embargo, teniendo en cuenta la escasez de informaciones sobre el comportamiento biológico y la tasa de recidiva de este tumor, el seguimiento a largo plazo de los pacientes es fundamental.

RESUMO Fibroma odontogênico periférico (FOP) é uma neoplasia benigna rara, de origem mesenquimal odontogênica, representando aproximadamente 4,7% de todos os tumores odontogênicos. Este artigo relata o caso de uma mulher de 29 anos de idade que se apresentou com um nódulo avermelhado, indolor, na gengiva mandibular vestibular direita, entre o segundo pré-molar e o primeiro molar. O exame radiográfico revelou uma pequena perda óssea na região da crista alveolar. A análise microscópica evidenciou um tumor composto de tecido conjuntivo fibroso celularizado, entremeado por conspícuas ilhas e cordões de epitélio odontogênico aparentemente inativo. O diagnóstico final foi de FOP. Nenhum sinal clínico de recorrência foi observado 22 meses após a excisão cirúrgica. O FOP pode ser clinicamente confundido com outras lesões gengivais comuns, como granuloma piogênico, lesão periférica de células gigantes e fibroma ossificante periférico. A excisão local conservadora tem sido sugerida como tratamento de escolha para o FOP. No entanto, tendo em vista a escassez de informações sobre o comportamento biológico e a taxa de recorrência desse tumor, o acompanhamento dos pacientes a longo prazo é mandatório.

Evaluation in vivo of biocompatibility of differents resin-modified cements for bonding orthodontic bands.

The focus of this study was to test the hypothesis that there would be no difference between the biocompatibility of resin-modified glass ionomer cements. Sixty male Wistar rats were selected and divided into four groups: Control Group; Crosslink Group; RMO Group and Transbond Group. The materials were inserted into rat subcutaneous tissue. After time intervals of 7, 15 and 30 days morphological analyses were performed. The histological parameters assessed were: inflammatory infiltrate intensity; reaction of multinucleated giant cells; edema; necrosis; granulation reaction; young fibroblasts and collagenization. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn test (P<0.05). After 7 days, Groups RMO and Transbond showed intense inflammatory infiltrate (P=0.004), only Group RMO presented greater expression of multinucleated giant cell reaction (P=0.003) compared with the control group. After the time intervals of 15 and 30 days, there was evidence of light/moderate inflammatory infiltrate, lower level of multinucleated giant cell reaction and thicker areas of young fibroblasts in all the groups. The hypothesis was rejected. The Crosslink cement provided good tissue response, since it demonstrated a lower level of inflammatory infiltrate and higher degree of collagenization, while RMO demonstrated the lowest level of biocompatibility.

Changes in the Immuno-Expression of Galectins -1, -3 and -7 in Relation to the Biological Behavior of Lip Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Objective: To evaluate the expression through immunohistochemistry of galectins -1, - 3 and -7 in cases of lip squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in association with clinical data and morphological parameters proposed by Bryne (1998). Material and Methods: Thirty paraffin-embedded SCC cases were submitted to histological sections. Two independent pathologists performed the analysis of galectins -1, -3 and -7 through light microscopy evaluating the presence or absence of marking and intensity. The expressions of these proteins were submitted to statistical analysis (chi-square test, Fisher's exact test and Binomial test for the comparison of proportions). Results: Positive expression of galectins -1 and -3 was observed in 93.3% and 43.3% of cases, respectively. However, there was no statistically significant association between these proteins and the clinical variables used. Galectin-7 immuno-expression was present in all cases evaluated and showed statistical significance between marked cell type (parenchyma cells) and regional metastasis and between marked cell type (parenchyma cells) and histological gradation. Conclusion: Changes in the galectins -1, -3 and -7 expression suggest the participation of these proteins in the regulation of cellular functions and that the immuno-expression of these proteins can act as a marker of the biological behavior of lip squamous cell carcinoma.

Granulomas de anéis hialinos em mixoma odontogênico: um caso incomum / Hyaline ring granulomas in odontogenic myxoma: an unusual case

Os granulomas de anéis hialinos são achados histopatológicos incomuns, cuja etiopatogênese permanece incompletamente estabelecida. Na cavidade oral, estes achados microscópicos têm sido descritos em lesões extraósseas e intraósseas, com destaque para os cistos odontogênicos inflamatórios. No entanto, relatos sobre granulomas de anéis hialinos em tumores odontogênicos são escassos. Objetivo: Relatar o primeiro caso de granulomas de anéis hialinos em mixoma odontogênico, bem como, discutir a etiopatogênese e os aspectos clínico-patológicos destes achados microscópicos em tumores odontogênicos. Caso clínico: Paciente do sexo masculino, 30 anos, apresentava tumefação de consistência fibrosa, localizada no lado esquerdo do corpo de mandíbula, com aproximadamente 3,3 cm de extensão. Radiograficamente, observou- -se uma lesão osteolítica estendendo-se da distal do dente 35 até a região anterior do ramo ascendente da mandíbula. Foi realizada a biópsia incisional e o exame histopatológico revelou uma proliferação de células ovoides, fusiformes e estreladas dispostas em um estroma mixomatoso. Com base nestes achados, foi estabelecido o diagnóstico de mixoma odontogênico e o paciente foi submetido à ressecção parcial da mandíbula. O exame microscópico da peça cirúrgica, que confirmou o diagnóstico prévio de mixoma odontogênico, revelou a presença de pequenas e eventuais massas hialinas ovoides homogêneas/ fibrilares e estruturas arredondadas que circunscreviam material eosinofílico amorfo, compatíveis com granulomas de anéis hialinos. Conclusão: Os achados do presente caso revelam que, em tumores odontogênicos, os granulomas de anéis hialinos podem se apresentar como estruturas inconspícuas e, possivelmente, possuem uma origem exógena.

Hyaline ring granulomas are uncommon histopathological findings which their etiopathogenesis is still not well established. In the oral cavity, these microscopic findings have been described in extraosseous and intraosseous lesions, with emphasis in inflammatory odontogenic cysts. However, reports of hyaline ring granulomas in odontogenic tumors are scarce. Objective: To report the first case of hyaline ring granulomas in an odontogenic myxoma, as well as to discuss the etiopathogenesis and clinical-pathological aspects of these microscopic findings in odontogenic tumors. Case report: A 30-year-old male patient had a fibrous swelling in the left posterior region of the mandible with approximately 3.3 cm of extension. Radiographically, an osteolytic lesion extending from the distal region of tooth 35 to the anterior region of the ascending ramus of the mandible was observed. Incisional biopsy was performed and histopathological examination revealed a proliferation of ovoid, spindle and stellate-shaped cells within a myxomatous stroma. Based on these findings, the diagnosis of odontogenic myxoma was made and the patient underwent partial resection of the mandible. Microscopic examination of the surgical specimen, which confirmed the previous diagnosis of odontogenic myxoma, revealed the presence of small and occasional ovoid homogenous/ fibrillar hyaline masses and round structures enclosing amorphous eosinophilic material, which were compatible with hyaline ring granulomas. Conclusion: The findings of the present case reinforce that in odontogenic tumors, hyaline ring granulomas appear as inconspicuous structures and, probably have an exogenous origin.

Evaluation in vivo of biocompatibility of differents resin-modified cements for bonding orthodontic bands

ABSTRACT The focus of this study was to test the hypothesis that there would be no difference between the biocompatibility of resin-modified glass ionomer cements. Sixty male Wistar rats were selected and divided into four groups: Control Group; Crosslink Group; RMO Group and Transbond Group. The materials were inserted into rat subcutaneous tissue. After time intervals of 7, 15 and 30 days morphological analyses were performed. The histological parameters assessed were: inflammatory infiltrate intensity; reaction of multinucleated giant cells; edema; necrosis; granulation reaction; young fibroblasts and collagenization. The results obtained were statistically analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn test (P<0.05). After 7 days, Groups RMO and Transbond showed intense inflammatory infiltrate (P=0.004), only Group RMO presented greater expression of multinucleated giant cell reaction (P=0.003) compared with the control group. After the time intervals of 15 and 30 days, there was evidence of light/moderate inflammatory infiltrate, lower level of multinucleated giant cell reaction and thicker areas of young fibroblasts in all the groups. The hypothesis was rejected. The Crosslink cement provided good tissue response, since it demonstrated a lower level of inflammatory infiltrate and higher degree of collagenization, while RMO demonstrated the lowest level of biocompatibility.

Significance of galectins-1, -3, -4 and -7 in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

The aim of this study was to analyze the immunohistochemical expression of galectins-1, -3, -4, and -7 in 65 cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and to correlate this expression with clinical (disease outcome, metastasis, and clinical stage) and morphological parameters (histological grade of malignancy). Clinical data were obtained from the patient records. The histological grading system of malignancy proposed by Bryne (1998) [9] was used for the analysis of morphological parameters. The results were analyzed statistically by χ(2) test (p < 0.05). Galectin-1 expression was observed in 87.7% of cases and was significantly correlated with metastasis (p = 0.033) and clinical stage (p = 0.016). Immunoexpression of galectin-3 was observed in 87.7% of cases and was correlated with the presence of metastasis (p = 0.033) and histological grade of malignancy (p = 0.031). Galectin-4 showed no significant correlation with any of the parameters studied. Expression of galectin-7 was observed in 73.8% of cases and was significantly correlated with the histological grade of malignancy (p = 0.005). In conclusion, the intense immunoexpression of galectins-1, -3, and -7 suggests the participation of these proteins in oral carcinogenesis and their use as markers of biological behavior and tumor progression in squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Atividade antifúngica do extrato de Psidium guajava Linn. (goiabeira) sobre leveduras do gênero Candida da cavidade oral: uma avaliação in vitro / Antifungal activity of the extract of Psidium guajava Linn. (“goiabeira") upon leavens of Candida of the oral cavity: an in vitro evaluation

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade antifúngica do extrato da folha de Psidium guajava Linn. sobre leveduras do gênero Candida, isoladas da cavidade oral, incluindo Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. stelatoidea e C. krusei, em análise comparativa com o gluconato de clorexidina à 0,12 por cento. Os ensaios antifúngicos foram realizados pelas técnicas de difusão em meio sólido para a determinação da Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM). A CIM do extrato de Psidium guajava sobre C. albicans e C. tropicalis foi de 1:32, C. stelatoidea e C. krusei de 1:2, formando, em média, halos de inibição entre 11 e 22 mm. Diante dos resultados, concluí-se que o extrato da folha de Psidium guajava (goiabeira) apresenta a capacidade de inibir o crescimento de leveduras do gênero Candida da cavidade oral, o que sugere a possibilidade de utilização deste extrato como meio alternativo no tratamento das candidose orais.

The present study evaluated the antifungal in vitro activity of the extract of the leaf of Psidium guajava Linn. against leavens of Candida of the oral cavity, including Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. stelatoidea and C. krusei, in comparative study with chlorhexidine (0,12 percent). The tests were carried out by agar-diffusion technique in dishes to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC). The MIC of the extract of Psidium guajava upon C. albicans and C .tropicalis was 1:32, C. stelatoidea and C. Krusei was 1:2, making, in average, inhibition halos between 11 and 22 mm. It can be concluded that the extract of Psidium guajava show potential to inhibit the growth of leavens of Candida of the oral cavity, it supports the possibility of the use of this extract as an alternative way in the oral candidosis treatment.

Efeito antibacteriano e antiaderente in vitro do extrato da Punica granatum Linn. sobre microrganismos do biofilme dental / In vitro antibacterial and antiadherence effect of the extract of the Punica granatum Linn. upon dental biofilm microrganisms

Nesta pesquisa foi avaliada a atividade antimicrobiana e a capacidade de inibição da síntese de glucano in vitro do extrato da casca do fruto da romã (Punica granatum Linn.) sobre linhagens bacterianas de Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, Streptococcus sobrinus e Lactobacillus casei. Os ensaios foram realizados pelas técnicas de ágar-difusão em placas para determinação da Concentração Inibitória Mínima (CIM) e técnica dos tubos inclinados para determinação da Concentração Inibitória Mínima de Aderência (CIMA) ao vidro, na presença de 5 por cento de sacarose. Os mesmos procedimentos foram realizados com a clorexidina à 0,12 por cento. As CIMs (mg/mL) do extrato da P. granatum frente ao S. mitis, S. mutans, S. sanguis, S. sobrinus e L. casei foram 1:32, 1:8, 1:8, 1:512, e 1:128, respectivamente. Para as CIMAs o extrato da P. granatum mostrou resultados melhores que a clorexidina, exceto para o S. mutans com achados semelhantes na diluição de 1:256. Os resultados mostram a potencialidade da P. granatum na inibição do crescimento bacteriano e síntese de glucano representada pela aderência ao vidro, sugerindo o emprego do extrato da romã, como meio alternativo, no controle desses microrganismos na formação do biofilme.

In this study was evaluated the in vitro antibacterial activity and the inhibition of glucan sintesis of the fruit bark of Punica granatum Linn extract upon the following dental biofilm bacteria: Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, Streptococcus sobrinus and Lactobacillus casei. The tests were carried out by inundation tecniques in Petri dishes to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and inclined tubes techniques to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Adherence to glass (MICA) at the presence of 5 percent sucrose. Tests with gluconate of chlorexidine (0.12 percent) were performed as controls. MICs of the P granatum extract dilutions (mg/mL) against S. mitis, S. mutans, S. sanguis, S. sobrinus e L. casei were 1:32, 1:8, 1:8, 1:512, and 1:128 respectively. For MICAs the P. granatum showed better results than chlorexidine, except for S. mutans with both substances showing similar results of 1:256. It can be concluded that the extract of the P. granatum has the potential to inhibit oral bacterial growth and glucan sintesis. The extract of the Punica granatum might be used as an effective antibacterial alternative agent against oral biofilm bacteria.

Perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes HIV+ submetidos a tratamento de drogas anti-retrovirais atendidos no Hospital Universitário Alcides Carneiro, em Campina Grande-PB / Epidemiologyc profile in HIV + patients with treatment of antirretrovirals drugs in the Alcides Carneiro University Hospital, in Campina Grande City-PB

Aponta as maifestações bucais mais comuns que acometiam os pacientes HIV positivo segundo o gênero, idade, etnia, procedência dos mesmos e tratamento proposto