Actinic cheilitis and lip squamous cell carcinoma : literature review and new data from Brazil

To investigate the prevalence of malignant and potentially malignant lesions of the lip in an oral pathology service and to compare these data with a literature review. A total of 3173 biopsy reports and histopathological records were analyzed. Cases with a histological diagnosis of actinic cheilitis (AC) with or without epithelial dysplasia, in situ carcinoma, or lip squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) were included. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to investigate the prevalence of AC and/or LSCC. 124 cases (3.91%) were included, 75 (60.5%) had some degree of epithelial dysplasia and 31 (25.0%) were LSCC. Clinically, most of the lesions were diagnosed as AC (50.8%); however, eight cases clinically reported as AC were histologically diagnosed as LSCC. Regarding clinical characteristics, most individuals were fair-skinned male, with mean age of 54.3±12.3 years, and with a history of long-term solar exposure. Furthermore, 18 articles were selected from the literature, showing that the lower lip was predominantly affected and that most individuals were males, fair-skinned, and older than 40 years. Since most of the cases diagnosed clinically as AC presented some degree of epithelial dysplasia, it is important to emphasize the value of biopsy and the histological evaluation of this lesion

Retrospective study of 124 cases of salivary gland tumors and literature review

Salivary gland tumors are a rare and morphologically diverse group of lesions and their frequency is still unknown in several parts of the world. The knowledge of its population characteristics contributes to a better understanding of its etiopathogenesis. Objectives: This study investigated the frequency of salivary gland tumors in a region of southern Brazil and compared these data in a literature review. A retrospective study was conducted of salivary gland tumors diagnosed at two pathology centers from 1995 to 2016. Patient age and gender, tumor site and frequency, histopathological diagnosis, and symptomatology were evaluated. Chi-squared tests were used to assess the associations between variables. To compare our data, we also conducted a literature review of publications in the PubMed and LILACS databases of retrospective studies of salivary gland tumors. A total of 124 salivary gland tumor cases was identified, 81 (65.3%) of which were classified as benign and 43 (34.6%) as malignant. Most tumors occurred in the parotid gland (57.2%). Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common tumor (59.6%), followed by adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified (8.8%). The tumors occurred more often in women (54.8%) than in men (45.2%). Malignant tumors were associated with pain in 31.4% of cases (p<0.05). The literature review included 35 articles from different countries. Women were most affected, with a mean age of 41.7 years. The most common benign tumor was pleomorphic adenoma (48.2%) and the most common malignant tumor was mucoepidermoid carcinoma (8.7%). The results of the present study showed that salivary gland tumors are rare. The parotid gland is the most common location and pleomorphic adenoma are the most frequent lesions. The malignant tumors presented as several histological types and the incidence was variable globally

Cell block technique as a complementary method in the clinical diagnosis of cyst-like lesions of the jaw

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the applicability of the cell block technique as a complementary method for presumptive diagnosis in the analysis of cyst-like aspirates from jaw lesions prior to histopathological diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sample was made up of 17 cyst-like jaw lesions. After puncture, the aspirates were centrifuged, fixed in formalin, embedded in paraffin and processed. All lesions were biopsied and submitted to histopathological examination. RESULTS: In 9 cases, the cytopathological analysis using the cell block method showed a predominant presence of erythrocytes, inflammatory cells and few epithelial cells. In the other 8 cases, the cell block technique demonstrated the presence of parakeratin, whose histopathological analysis confirmed the occurrence of keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KOTs). CONCLUSIONS: According to the studied cases, the cell block method was proven to be a simple, fast and low-cost technique to effectively differentiate KOTs from other lesions with similar clinical and radiographic features. The cell block technique comprises cellular preparations useful to determine a clinical diagnosis and help to develop a therapeutic plan for those lesions

Intraoral Potentially Malignant Disorders in a Brazilian Oral Pathology Service: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Histopathological Findings

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of individuals with intraoral potentially malignant disorders (IOPMD) in an oral pathology service in Brazil. Cases were screened based on clinical diagnosis of leukoplakia (LKP), erythroleukoplakia (ELKP), and erythroplakia (EP). Clinical data and information regarding associated factors were gathered from biopsy reports. Histological diagnoses were collected from histopathological records. Among 208 IOPMD cases, 84.13% involved LKP; 11.1%, ELKP; and 4.8%, EP. The most affected sites were the gingiva and buccal mucosa. Histologically, epithelial dysplasia was present in 66.8% of the lesions, acanthosis and hyperkeratosis without epithelial dysplasia were present in 27.9%, and squamous cell carcinoma was present in 2.9%. Most patients were males, fair-skinned, with mean age of 53.4 years. Chronic smokers represented 73% of subjects, of which 30% also consumed alcohol. Smokers and drinkers were mostly males (p<0.001). EP and ELKP represented histologically more severe degrees of epithelial dysplasia than LKP (p<0.001). In conclusion, individuals with IOPMD were more frequently fair-skinned men in the sixth decade of life, with smoking habit. Special attention is required to clinical diagnoses of ELKP and EP since the prevalence of severe epithelial dysplasia, in situ carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma is higher than in LKP

Techniques for Precancerous Lesion Diagnosis

The development of the oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a multistep process that requires the accumulation of multiple genetic alterations usually preceded by detectable mucosal changes, most often leukoplakias and erythroplakias. The clinical appearance of oral precancerous lesions and their degree of epithelium dysplasia suggests the malignization potential. Several techniques have been developed to improve the clinical and cytological diagnosis of oral precancerous lesions. The present paper reviews the main techniques used to improve premalignant lesion diagnosis

HPV in oral squamous cell carcinomas of a Brazilian population: amplification by PCR

Human Papilomaviruses (HPV) are a group of viruses associated with benign and malignant lesions of cutaneous and mucosal epithelia. Some "high risk" HPV types, especially HPV 16 and 18, are strongly correlated with cervical and anogenital cancers and are also related to the genesis of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC). The aim of this work was to investigate the incidence of HPV infection in 40 paraffin-embedded or fresh specimens of OSCC, using PCR amplification of the viral DNA. Literature based primers (GP5+/GP6+) were used in order to amplify HPV DNA from the L1 gene, present in more than 22 types of HPV. A condyloma case with HPV 16 and 18 detected by in situ hybridization was used as a positive control. Amplification of HPV was observed only in the positive control. No squamous cell carcinoma cases showed DNA viral amplification. Absence of HPV DNA amplification by PCR in the analyzed specimens of OSCCs suggests that this virus not always plays a role in the carcinogenesis process. Discrepancy with some studies found in the literature may be related to methodology or population differences

Avaliação do metabolismo epitelial em cistos radiculares pela técnica de AgNORS

Introdução: A formação do Cisto Radicular (CR) está associada à proliferação dos restos epiteliais de Malassez por estímulos inflamatórios, provenientes da proliferação bacteriana do canal radicular de um dente não vital. Quando o dente é removido, esse cisto passa a ser denominado Cisto Residual (CRe). O tratamento de escolha para o CR é endodôntico, com o objetivo de eliminar a inflamação presente no periápice. No entanto, em alguns casos, o cisto pode continuar a crescer, necessitando de tratamento cirúrgico, o que ocorre na maioria dos casos de CRe. Objetivo: Avaliar o metabolismo do epitélio de revestimento de CR e CRe, utilizando a quantificação das AgNORs, e verificar a influência da presença de inflamação sobre o crescimento desses cistos. Material e método: Vinte casos de CR e dez de CRe foram submetidos à técnica de AgNOR. A análise quantitativa das NORs foi realizada utilizando-se o software 'Contando células'. O teste estatístico pós-hock de Newman-keuls foi realizado para a comparação do número médio de AgNORs entre CR e CRe, e entre áreas inflamadas e não inflamadas. Resultado: Diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,0094) foi observada entre áreas inflamadas (1,86±0,26) e não inflamadas (1,65±0,20). Na comparação entre CR (1,81±0,28) e CRe (1,73±0,16), não houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,37). Conclusão: A inflamação interfere no metabolismo epitelial de CR e CRe, o que reflete a ação de fatores de crescimento na proliferação do epitélio, contribuindo para o crescimento do cisto, independentemente da presença do fator etiológico associado com a origem da lesão

Avaliação do metabolismo epitelial em cistos radiculares pela técnica de AgNORS

Introdução: A formação do Cisto Radicular (CR) está associada à proliferação dos restos epiteliais de Malassez por estímulos inflamatórios, provenientes da proliferação bacteriana do canal radicular de um dente não vital. Quando o dente é removido, esse cisto passa a ser denominado Cisto Residual (CRe). O tratamento de escolha para o CR é endodôntico, com o objetivo de eliminar a inflamação presente no periápice. No entanto, em alguns casos, o cisto pode continuar a crescer, necessitando de tratamento cirúrgico, o que ocorre na maioria dos casos de CRe. Objetivo: Avaliar o metabolismo do epitélio de revestimento de CR e CRe, utilizando a quantificação das AgNORs, e verificar a influência da presença de inflamação sobre o crescimento desses cistos. Material e método: Vinte casos de CR e dez de CRe foram submetidos à técnica de AgNOR. A análise quantitativa das NORs foi realizada utilizando-se o software 'Contando células'. O teste estatístico pós-hock de Newman-keuls foi realizado para a comparação do número médio de AgNORs entre CR e CRe, e entre áreas inflamadas e não inflamadas. Resultado: Diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,0094) foi observada entre áreas inflamadas (1,86±0,26) e não inflamadas (1,65±0,20). Na comparação entre CR (1,81±0,28) e CRe (1,73±0,16), não houve diferença estatisticamente significante (p=0,37). Conclusão: A inflamação interfere no metabolismo epitelial de CR e CRe, o que reflete a ação de fatores de crescimento na proliferação do epitélio, contribuindo para o crescimento do cisto, independentemente da presença do fator etiológico associado com a origem da lesão