Effects of platelet-rich plasma on corneal re-epithelization and metalloproteinase expression in the cornea of sheep with experimentally-induced infectious keratoconjunctivitis.

Background and Aim: Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis is the most crucial ophthalmic disease among ruminants worldwide. Moraxella is the bacteria generally associated with this disease and leads to keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, or blindness. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) effects in corneal ulcers and different ocular superficial diseases in animals and humans are beneficial and enhance rapid healing and improvement, but the effects in infectious keratoconjunctivitis in ruminants are uncertain. This study aimed to examine the effect of PRP on re-epithelization, corneal tissue, clinical signs, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) expression in sheep with infectious keratoconjunctivitis. Materials and Methods: Eighteen sheep were divided into three groups and subjected to a disease-induction experiment. Group 1 (G1) was administered 1.0 mL PRP subconjunctivally, Group 2 (G2) was administered 1.0 mL PRP subconjunctivally and 50 µL gentamicin drops, and the control group (CG) was administered 50 µL saline solution topically every 12 h. Clinical ophthalmologic examination, fluorescein staining, and photography were carried out. Ulcerated areas were measured employing J-Image software. Five and eleven days following the procedure, half of the animals from each group were euthanized, and their corneas were evaluated by histopathology and zymography. Results: Control Group and G2 epithelialized more rapidly. The CG exhibited fewer clinical signs of ocular disease. In histopathological analysis, in G2, alterations were observed only in the epithelium. The CG and G1 exhibited alterations in the epithelium, stroma, and Descemet's membrane. In zymography, a decline in MMP-2 expression in the animals treated with PRP was detected. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 was significantly expressed in the animals treated with PRP monotherapy, whereas PRP + gentamicin and CG caused a decrease. Conclusion: Platelet-rich plasma alone did not demonstrate any beneficial effect on re-epithelialization, a decline in clinical signs, tissue alterations, and expression of metalloproteinases. Platelet-rich plasma combined with gentamicin was capable of suppressing MMPs, primarily MMP-9, but do not display positive effects in re-epithelization, reduction of clinical signs, or tissue effects. These outcomes are similar to those discovered in untreated animals, so the use of PRP in patients with infectious keratoconjunctivitis does not offer greater benefits in sheep. Additional research is required to validate the results of PRP use in natural disease presentation.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy training for multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatric teams: A novel curriculum using animated simulations.

PROBLEM: Nurses assume primary responsibility teaching children self-management skills, yet few of them have formal training in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). METHODS: We developed a novel CBT training curriculum specifically tailored for nurses and other child psychiatric inpatient team members. The curriculum was anchored in three components: (1) a structured manual; (2) instructional videos of common clinical scenarios using animated simulations; and (3) interactive role-play exercises. The CBT curriculum was implemented through small group training sessions. We then conducted focus group sessions with the 20 participants to assess change in self-reported knowledge of, and utilization of CBT skills in clinical practice. FINDINGS: The curriculum was well received by staff members, who found its content relevant and applicable to their daily inpatient work. Staff reported four main themes: (1) routine clinical care (feelings, challenges, and approaches); (2) CBT utility in practice; (3) CBT training components that facilitated learning of the discrete skills; and (4) professional development needs. CONCLUSIONS: We were able to implement the curriculum within the time and staffing constraints of a clinically active inpatient setting. Future refinements of the model will include videotaped interactions between expert clinicians and simulated patients in high acuity situations.

Relationship between ocular abnormalities and hematologic alterations in patients infected naturally by Ehrlichia canis / Alterações hematológicas e sua relação com anormalidades oculares em pacientes infectados naturalmente com Ehrlichia canis

ABSTRACT: To determine the association between ocular abnormalities and hematologic findings in Ehrlichia canis-infected dogs, 120 dogs suspected of canine ehrlichiosis were studied. All patients were subjected to rapid serologic diagnostic test for Ehrlichia canis, and the diagnosis was confirmed by quantitative PCR. PCR-positive patients underwent ophthalmologic examination and a hemogram and were grouped into patients with thrombocytopenia and anemia (G1), patients with thrombocytopenia (G2), and patients without hematologic disorders (G3). For ophthalmic evaluation, the patients were grouped into those having mild, severe, both mild and severe, and no ocular alterations. All patients presented with uveitis (100%). Severe ocular disorders predominated in G1 and G2 patients. Dogs with anemia and leukopenia showed severe ocular disorders. In dogs with a greater number of leukocytes and copies/µl of the TRAG gene, the intraocular pressure (IOP) tends to decrease and vice versa (r = −0.23, r = −0.26). In conclusion, uveitis is the earliest ocular alteration of canine ehrlichiosis. The severity of ocular abnormalities in patients with ehrlichiosis is associated with thrombocytopenia and may be aggravated by anemia and leukopenia. The hemogram and IOP are useful tools for predicting eye involvement in Ehrlichia canis-infected patients. In regions where Ehrlichia canis is endemic, the use of the tonometer should be routinely in dog general consultation.

RESUMO: Para determinar a associação entre anormalidades oculares e achados hematológicos em cães infectados com Ehrlichia canis, foram estudados 120 cães com suspeita de erliquiose canina. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a um teste diagnóstico sorológico rápido para Ehrlichia canis, e o diagnóstico foi confirmado por PCR quantitativa. Os pacientes com PCR positivo foram submetidos a exame oftalmológico e hemograma completo e foram agrupados em pacientes com trombocitopenia e anemia (G1), pacientes com trombocitopenia (G2) e pacientes sem distúrbios hematológicos (G3). Para avaliação oftalmológica, os pacientes foram agrupados em pacientes com alterações leves ou graves, leves e graves e sem anormalidades oculares. Todos os pacientes apresentaram uveíte (100%). Os distúrbios oculares graves predominaram nos pacientes do G1 e G2. Cães com anemia e leucopenia apresentaram distúrbios oculares graves. Em cães com maior número de leucócitos e cópias/µl do gene TRAG, a pressão intra-ocular tendeu a diminuir e vice-versa (r = -0.23, r = -0.26). Em conclusão, a uveíte é o primeiro distúrbio ocular da erliquiose canina. A gravidade das anormalidades oculares em pacientes com erliquiose está associada à trombocitopenia e pode ser agravada por anemia e leucopenia. Hemograma e PIO são ferramentas úteis para prever o envolvimento ocular em pacientes infectados com Ehrlichia canis. Nas regiões em que o Ehrlichia canis é endêmico, o uso do tonômetro deve ser rotineiro nas consultas gerais de cães.

Accuracy of the measurements from multiplanar and sagittal reconstructions of CBCT.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of linear measurements performed in multiplanar reconstructions (MPR) and sagittal reconstructions (SR) of the left hemiface obtained from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with 3D® Dolphin Imaging software by comparing them with the same measurements made on lateral cephalograms and on dry skulls. SETTING AND SAMPLE POPULATION: Lateral cephalograms and CBCT (with voxels of 0.25, 0.3 and 0.4 mm) were taken of 10 dry skulls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Linear distances were measured using the software's electronic rulers. Measurements performed on dry skulls using a digital caliper were considered the gold standard. The measurements were performed twice by two evaluators. RESULTS: No significant difference was found in the measurements performed with the different imaging modalities and on the dry skulls. The highest mean error was observed in the lateral cephalograms, followed by MPR and SR. CONCLUSIONS: Cephalometric measurements performed on multiplanar and sagittal reconstructions from CBCT, with different spatial resolutions, are accurate when compared with the measurements obtained in lateral cephalograms.

Empirical Evidence on the Relationship between Coparenting and Temperament: A Systematic Review of the Literature / Evidências Empíricas sobre a Relação entre Coparentalidade e Temperamento: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura / Evidencias Empíricas sobre la Relación entre Coparentalidad y Temperamento: Una Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura

Abstract The aim of this review was to analyze the empirical studies that have measured temperament and coparenting. Accordingly, we sought to answer the question: "What is the relationship between the variables of coparenting and temperament in empirical studies, considering the different theoretical approaches, the different instruments used and families with children between zero and 11 years of age?" The databases chosen for this review were VHL-Psi, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. The VHL-Psi database was searched, however, no articles were found. A total of 28 articles were selected, which were analyzed in their entirety and described regarding the number of participants, method, instruments used and other variables measured. The results regarding the relationship between coparenting and temperament were organized into six categories. Only two articles indicated a lack of significant relationships between the two variables. Temperament as a predictor of coparenting and the moderating role of coparenting as a risk and protection factor were highlighted. Bidirectional relationships between variables were addressed in only three articles and the lack of studies in this direction was evident. Differences in the coparenting of fathers and mothers highlight the importance of gender discussions.

Resumo O objetivo desta revisão foi analisar os estudos empíricos que mediram temperamento e coparentalidade. Para tanto, buscou-se responder à pergunta: "qual a relação entre as variáveis coparentalidade e temperamento em estudos empíricos, considerando as diferentes abordagens teóricas, os diferentes instrumentos utilizados em famílias com crianças entre zero e 11 anos?". As bases de dados escolhidas para a revisão foram BVS-PSI, Psycinfo, Pubmed, Scopus e Web of Science. Na base de dados nacional BVS-PSI nenhum artigo foi encontrado. Foram selecionados 28 artigos, os quais foram analisados na íntegra e descritos quanto ao número de participantes, o método, os instrumentos utilizados e outras variáveis mensuradas. Os resultados a respeito da relação entre coparentalidade e temperamento foram organizados em seis categorias. Apenas dois artigos apontaram a não existência de relações significativas entre as duas variáveis. Destaca-se que a maioria dos artigos indicou o temperamento como preditor da coparentalidade, bem como o papel moderador da coparentalidade enquanto fator de risco e proteção. As relações bidirecionais entre as variáveis foram abordadas em apenas três artigos e questiona-se a escassez de estudos nessa direção. As diferenças na coparentalidade de pais e mães apontam para a importância das discussões sobre gênero.

Resumen El objetivo de esta revisión fue analizar los estudios empíricos que midieron temperamento y coparentalidad. Para ello, se buscó responder a la pregunta "¿cuál es la relación entre las variables coparentalidad y temperamento en estudios empíricos, considerando los diferentes enfoques teóricos, los diferentes instrumentos utilizados y familias con niños entre cero y 11 años?". Las bases de datos elegidas para esta revisión fueron BVS-PSI, Psycinfo, Pubmed, Scopus e Web of Science. La base de datos BVS-PSI fue investigada, pero no se encontró ningún artículo. Se seleccionaron 28 artículos, los cuales fueron analizados en la integración y descritos en cuanto al número de participantes, el método, los instrumentos utilizados y otras variables mensuradas. Los resultados sobre la relación entre coparentalidad y temperamento se organizaron en seis categorías. Sólo dos artículos apuntaron a la no existencia de relaciones siginificativas entre las dos variables. Se destaca el mayor número de artículos que apuntan al temperamento como predictor de la coparentalidad y el papel moderador de la coparentalidad como factor de riesgo y protección. Las relaciones bidireccionales entre las variables se abordaron en sólo tres artículos y se cuestiona la escasez de estudios en esa dirección. Las diferencias en la coparentalidad de padres y madres apuntan a importancia de las discusiones sobre género.

Invirtiendo la lógica: niños enseñando circo para adultos ­ todos aprendiendo / Reversing logic: children teaching circus for adults- everyone learning / Invertendo a lógica: crianças ensinando circo para adultos ­ todos aprendendo

O presente estudo analisa uma experiência pedagógica desenvolvida em um projeto de extensão universitária intitulado "Atividades circenses para crianças" e que oferece, semestralmente, uma aula aberta na qual as crianças se tornam "professoras" de seus familiares. Através dos planos de aula e dos depoimentos dos adultos participantes, temos notado que a aula aberta é um espaço de socialização que permite aos adultos experienciar e reconhecer os desafios enfrentados pelas crianças, além de ser um momento para resgatar suas infâncias. Para as crianças, ela reforça o engajamento nas atividades que podem ajudar no processo de ensino. Com isso, entendemos que a atividade se mostra fulcral para o aprendizado das crianças e para que os responsáveis se aproximem ao processo que elas têm vivido no que tange à prática do circo.

This study analyzes a pedagogical experience developed in a university extension project called "Actividades circenses para niños", offering every semester an open class in which children become "teachers" of their families. Through the lesson plans and the testimonies of the participating adults, we have noted that this open class is a space of socialization allowing adults to experience and to recognize the challenges faced by children, beyond being a moment of rescue of his childhood. For children, this class reinforces the engagement in the activities that can help in the teaching process. For this reason, we understand that this activity is essential for children's learning and so that responsible adults can approach the process experienced with children in relation to the practice of the circus.

En este estudio se analiza una experiencia pedagógica desarrollada en un proyecto de extensión universitaria denominado "Actividades circenses para niños" y que ofrece, cada semestre, una clase abierta en la que los niños se convierten en "profesores" de sus familias. A través de los planes de clase, y de los testimonios de los adultos participantes, hemos notado que esta clase abierta es un espacio de socialización que permite a los adultos experimentar y reconocer los retos a los que se enfrentan los niños, más allá de ser un momento para rescatar su niñez. Para los niños, ella intensifica el compromiso en las actividades que pueden ayudar en el proceso de enseñanza. Por ello, comprendemos que la actividad se demuestra esencial para el aprendizaje de los niños y para que los responsables se acerquen al proceso que han vivido ellos con relación a la práctica del circo.

Grupo reflexivo para promoção de parentalidade e coparentalidade: um relato de experiência / Reflexive group for promotion of parenting and coparenting: an experience report / Grupo reflexivo para la promoción de la parentalidad y la coparentalidad: un relato de experiencia

Este artigo objetivou descrever uma proposta de grupo reflexivo com pais, mães e/ou cuidadores de crianças para promover práticas parentais positivas. Foram realizados dois grupos, um com cinco e outro com sete encontros e a periodicidade foi semanal. A duração foi de uma hora e meia cada encontro e foram coordenados por duas terapeutas e uma equipe reflexiva. Os eixos temáticos dos encontros foram: parentalidade, coparentalidade, características das crianças, limites e relação família-escola. Por meio da análise dos relatos dos participantes constatou-se que o grupo reflexivo foi um importante espaço de troca de experiências com outros cuidadores e uma oportunidade para refletir sobre as preocupações, desafios, expectativas e experiências de ser responsável pela criação e educação de criança.

This article describes the execution of therapeutic groups (reflexive) with parents and/or caregivers of children to promote positive parenting practices. Two groups were carried out, with five and seven meetings each and weekly periodicity. Each meeting had an hour and a half duration, which was coordinated by two therapists and a reflective team. The thematic axes of the meetings were parenting, co-parenting, children's characteristics, limits and family-school relationship. Through the analysis of the participants' reports, it was verified that the reflective group was an important space for exchanging experiences with other caregivers and an opportunity to reflect on their concerns, challenges, expectations and experiences of being responsible for raise a kid.

Este artículo objetivó describir grupos reflexivos con padres, madres y/o cuidadores de niños para promover prácticas parentales positivas. Se realizaron dos grupos semanales, con cinco y siete encuentros cada uno. La duración fue de una hora y media cada encuentro, coordinados por dos terapeutas y un equipo reflexivo compuesto por seis integrantes. Los ejes temáticos de los encuentros fueron: parentalidad, coparentalidad, características de los niños, límites y relación familia-escuela. A través del análisis de los relatos de los participantes se constató que el grupo reflexivo fue un importante espacio de intercambio de experiencias con otros cuidadores y una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre sus preocupaciones, desafíos, expectativas y experiencias de ser responsable por la creación y educación de niños.

Influência do segredo na dinâmica familiar: contribuições da teoria sistêmica / Secrecy and its influence on family dynamics: contributions of the systems theory

Este estudo de caso teve como objetivo ilustrar e compreender a dinâmica de uma família em situação de vulnerabilidade social, considerando os segredos familiares que a permeavam. Relatou-se e discutiu-se um processo de terapia familiar do qual participaram uma senhora, seus dois netos e três bisnetos, atendidos no serviço-escola de uma universidade brasileira. Destacou-se a presença de segredos mantidos com o objetivo de proteção mútua, bem como a aprendizagem de padrões de omissão de informação pelas crianças. Entre as repercussões do segredo, identificaram-se comportamentos sintomáticos que podem ser compreendidos como uma forma de lidar com a ansiedade gerada por esses segredos e uma sensação de insegurança nos relacionamentos. Os segredos mantidos por essa família, que vivia uma situação de vulnerabilidade social, mostraram-se como fatores de risco adicionais a todas as dificuldades já enfrentadas. Os segredos minavam e obscureciam seus recursos familiares, impedindo que contassem com o apoio uns dos outros.(AU)

This case study aimed to illustrate and to comprehend the dynamics of a social vulnerable family, considering their family secrets. Their family therapy process was related and discussed. A woman, her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren participated in family therapy sessions conducted in a Brazilian university clinic. Secrets aimed to protect other family members were prominent, as also the learning, by the children, of communicative process characterized by concealments. Their family secrets brought as repercussions: symptomatic behaviors comprehended as a mechanism to cope with the anxiety caused by the secrets, and relationship insecurity. The secrets kept by this family, which lived in a social vulnerability situation, acted as additional risk factors to the difficulties already faced by them. The secrets damaged and hided their family resources, preventing their mutual support.(AU)

Implantes de membranas biológicas en cirugía reconstructiva veterinaria: aspectos básicos y métodos de conservación / Biological membrane implants in veterinary reconstructive surgery: Basic aspects and conservation methods / Implantes de membranas biológicas em cirurgia reconstrutiva veterinária: aspectos básicos e métodos de conservação

Las membranas biológicas se emplean como implantes en cirugía veterinaria reconstructiva con el objetivo de restablecer la función y la estructura de tejidos dañados. Diversos tejidos obtenidos de animales, conservados por diferentes técnicas e implantados en receptores de la misma o de diferente especie, permiten reparar heridas en las que es evidente la extensa pérdida tisular o la imposibilidad de inducir cicatrización por primera intención. Aunque las bondades de las membranas biológicas son mayores que sus desventajas, su uso en la rutina clínica y quirúrgica no es frecuente, en gran parte por el desconocimiento de sus características, manipulación e implantación. La presente revisión pretende recopilar los aspectos generales que envuelven las membranas biológicas, desde su obtención hasta las posibles complicaciones de su uso, a través de estudios experimentales y reportes de caso relatados con anterioridad, e incentivar su uso como biomaterial de implante en defectos anatómicos, heridas traumáticas, postoperatorios oncológicos y traumas en general.

Biological membranes are used as implants in veterinary reconstructive surgery in order to restore the function and structure of damaged tissues. Various tissues from animals, kept by different techniques and implanted in recipients of the same or different species, help repair wounds where extensive tissue loss or the inability to scarring is evidenced. Although the benefits of biological membranes outweigh their disadvantages, their use in clinical and surgical routines is rare, largely due to ignorance of their characteristics, handling and implantation. The present article aims to review general aspects on biological membranes, from procurement to possible complications of their use, through experimental studies and previously reported cases, and to encourage their use as a biomaterial implant in case of anatomical defects, traumatic wounds, oncological postoperative care, and traumas in general.

As membranas biológicas se empregam como implantes em cirurgia veterinária reconstrutiva com o objetivo de restabelecer a função e a estrutura de tecidos destruídos. Diversos tecidos obtidos de animais, conservados por diferentes técnicas e implantados em receptores da mesma ou de diferente espécie, permitem reparar feridas aonde é evidente a extensa perda tissular ou a impossibilidade de induzir cicatrização por primeira intenção. Ainda que as bondades das membranas biológicas sejam maiores que suas desvantagens, seu uso na rotina clínica e cirúrgica não é frequente, em grande parte pelo desconhecimento de suas características, manipulação e implantação. Esta revisão pretende recopilar os aspectos gerais que envolvem as membranas biológicas, desde sua obtenção até as possíveis complicações de seu uso, através de estudos experimentais e relatórios de caso relatados com anterioridade, e incentivar seu uso como bio material de implante em defeitos anatômicos, feridas traumáticas, pós-operatórios oncológicos e traumas em geral.

Reliability of digital orthodontic setups.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the reliability of digital orthodontic setup technology by comparing it with manual setups and models cast at the end of orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Initial models, manual setups, and final models of 20 patients were used. The initial and final models, as well as the manual setups, were scanned using a 3Shape R-700 scanner, while the digital setups were fabricated based on the initial models using 3Shape OrthoAnalyzer software. Evaluation of the models based on the manual setup, digital setup, and final models of each patient was performed using the following linear measurements: intercanine widths, intermolar widths, and length of the upper and lower dental arches. RESULTS: The results disclosed that none of the measures assessed through the manual setup, digital setup, and final models showed statistically significant differences (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Based on these findings, it can be inferred that digital setups are as effective and accurate as manual setups and constitute a tool for diagnosing and treatment planning that can be reliably reproduced in orthodontic treatments.

Diferenciação do adulto jovem: um estudo de caso em atendimento familiar / Young adult differentiation: a family therapy case study

Uma mãe e um filho adulto jovem buscaram atendimento psicológico em função dos conflitos existentes entre eles. Identificou-se uma estrutura familiar marcada pela fragilidade das fronteiras entre os subsistemas, destacando-se o distanciamento entre os pais e o emaranhamento mãe-filho. Evidenciava-se dificuldade no estabelecimento de limites no relacionamento e no ambiente físico em que viviam. Essa ausência de fronteiras claras pode dificultar o processo de individuação e a aquisição de autonomia. Realizaram-se atendimentos quinzenais, a partir do referencial relacional-sistêmico. Iniciou-se a psicoterapia com sessões conjuntas com mãe e filho, às quais se seguiram sessões individuais alternadas, com o objetivo de reforçar as fronteiras e a diferenciação entre eles, destacando-se perspectivas e projetos pessoais. Ambos demonstraram crescente capacidade para refletirem sobre si mesmos, sem recorrerem às queixas sobre o relacionamento e investindo em outros relacionamentos. Constatou-se que a terapia relacional-sistêmica pode contribuir para o reestabelecimento de possibilidades e desenvolvimento da autonomia.(AU)

A mother and a young adult son sought psychological counseling because of the conflicts between them. It was identified a family structure marked by the fragility of the subsystems boundaries, which was associated to a detachment between the parents and to the mother-child entanglement. Their difficulty in establishing relational and environmental boundaries was evident. This absence of clear boundaries can hinder the individuation and autonomy process. The family therapy was held fortnightly, using the relational-systemic referential. Psychotherapy began with joint sessions with mother and son, which were followed by alternated individual sessions with the objective of strengthening the boundaries and the differentiation between them. The therapists emphasized personal perspectives and projects. Both have shown growing ability to think about themselves without recurrently complain about the relationship and to invest in other relations. It was noted that systemic-relational therapy may contribute to the re-establishment of possibilities and to the autonomy development.(AU)

Proteomic analyses of Ehrlichia ruminantium highlight differential expression of MAP1-family proteins.

The Rickettsiales Ehrlichia ruminantium (ER) is the causative agent of heartwater, a fatal tick-borne disease of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and in the Caribbean, posing strong economical constraints to livestock production. In an attempt to identify the most prominent proteins expressed by this bacterium, especially those encoded by the major antigenic protein 1 (map1) multigene family, a proteome map of ER cultivated in endothelial cells was constructed by using two dimensional gel electrophoresis combined with mass spectrometry. Among the sixty-four spots detected, we could identify only four proteins from the MAP1-family; the other proteins detected were mainly related to energy, amino acid and general metabolism (26%), to protein turnover, chaperones and survival (21%) and to information processes (14%) or classified as hypothetical proteins (23%). Additional studies on MAP1-family protein using immunochemical labeling also revealed that these proteins are differentially expressed along the bacterium life cycle, presenting different structural organization. Interestingly, when infectious elementary bodies (EBs) are released from host cells, MAP1 appears to be organized in SDS and heat-resistant dimers and trimers stabilized by disulfide bridges. Overall, the results presented herein not only reveal the first partial proteome map of ER but provide new insights on the expression ER MAP1-family proteins in host endothelial cells.

Hemangioma de lábio superior: relato de caso clínico com terapêutica de escleroterapia / hemangioma of upper lip: case report with therapeutics of sclerotherapy

O hemangioma é um tumor benigno comun, caracterizado pela proliferação de vasos sanguíneos. Normalmente são assintomáticos e ocorrem com maior frequência na região de cabeça e pescoço. O objetivo do presente trabalho é apresentar um caso clínico de hemangioma de lábio superior tratado através da escleroterapia com oleato de etanolamina a 5 por cento discutindo a sua aplicabilidade terapêutica. A esclerose química é uma das técnicas mais utilizadas no tratamento de lesões vasculares como o hemangioma sendo uma boa opção terapêutica por ser efetivo, de baixo custo e relativamente simples que proporciona resultados satisfatórios para o paciente. Por ser uma lesão essencialmente indolor é necessário que o cirurgião dentista esteja apto à diagnosticá-la desse modo evitando que a mesma atinja maiores proporções