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Braz. j. vet. pathol ; 14(1): 24-28, mar. 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1469782

RESUMEN

Mammary gland tumors are one of the most commonly diagnosed tumors in female dogs, with a reported prevalence ranging from 26 to 73% in Brazil. In recognition of the importance of these tumors veterinary researchers and clinicians in Brazil produced the first consensus statement regarding canine mammary tumors in 2010. The intention was to establish criteria for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. This study evaluated the methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and determination of prognosis used by veterinarians in Brazil, and sought to quantify the number of veterinarians who were aware of the consensus statement. One hundred and three veterinary clinics participated in the study, 87.37% of which recommend early neutering as a preventative treatment for mammary tumors. For diagnosis, 100% of these use laboratory testing, 94.17% perform chest radiography, 78.64% incisional biopsies, 44.66% cytological analysis, and 13.59% immunohistochemical analysis. The most common surgical procedure is unilateral mastectomy (72.81%), and chemotherapy is performed in 49.51% of the clinics. Of the 103 clinics, 66.01% were aware of the consensus. Although knowledge of the consensus statement is widespread among veterinarians in Brazil, not all its recommendations are being followed. Preventive actions for canine mammary tumors are well established in most parts of the country. However, the consensus statement has had little influence on informing prognostic and therapeutic approaches, with a poor uptake of surgical removal of lymph nodes and immunohistochemical examination.


Asunto(s)
Animales , Perros , Perros , Inmunohistoquímica , Neoplasias Mamarias Animales
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Braz. J. Vet. Pathol. ; 14(1): 24-28, mar. 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX | ID: vti-31525

RESUMEN

Mammary gland tumors are one of the most commonly diagnosed tumors in female dogs, with a reported prevalence ranging from 26 to 73% in Brazil. In recognition of the importance of these tumors veterinary researchers and clinicians in Brazil produced the first consensus statement regarding canine mammary tumors in 2010. The intention was to establish criteria for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. This study evaluated the methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and determination of prognosis used by veterinarians in Brazil, and sought to quantify the number of veterinarians who were aware of the consensus statement. One hundred and three veterinary clinics participated in the study, 87.37% of which recommend early neutering as a preventative treatment for mammary tumors. For diagnosis, 100% of these use laboratory testing, 94.17% perform chest radiography, 78.64% incisional biopsies, 44.66% cytological analysis, and 13.59% immunohistochemical analysis. The most common surgical procedure is unilateral mastectomy (72.81%), and chemotherapy is performed in 49.51% of the clinics. Of the 103 clinics, 66.01% were aware of the consensus. Although knowledge of the consensus statement is widespread among veterinarians in Brazil, not all its recommendations are being followed. Preventive actions for canine mammary tumors are well established in most parts of the country. However, the consensus statement has had little influence on informing prognostic and therapeutic approaches, with a poor uptake of surgical removal of lymph nodes and immunohistochemical examination.(AU)


Asunto(s)
Animales , Perros , Perros , Neoplasias Mamarias Animales , Inmunohistoquímica
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Acta Vet. Brasilica ; 14(4): 226-230, 2020. ilus
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1453242

RESUMEN

Mammary gland tumors are the most frequent neoplasm in dogs and are mostly malignant. Metastases ordinarily occur firstly at the pulmonary level, and subsequently in the lymph nodes, liver and kidneys. Less frequently, they appear at the bone. Therefore, the present study report a case of bone metastasis in a seven-year-old female boxer dog, consisting of poorly differentiated carcinoma that probably originated from mammary carcinoma. For the diagnosis, the bone biopsy was performed and the tissue fragments obtained were sent for histopathological examination. The positive immunohistochemical stain for cytokeratin 7 performed later reinforced the hypothesis that mammary carcinoma was the primary site of metastasis. The occurrences of bone metastases arising from the mammary gland are rare among dogs, possibly because metastasis is underdiagnosed and the animals do not reach the final stage of the disease. Thereby, there is a need to investigate the entire skeleton more accurately, in order to make an early diagnosis of bone metastasis and increase these animals survival.


Os tumores de glândula mamária são as neoplasias mais frequentes em cães e são principalmente malignos. As metástases geralmente ocorrem primeiro no nível pulmonar e, posteriormente, nos gânglios linfáticos, fígado e rins. Com menos frequência, eles aparecem no osso. Portanto, o presente estudo relata um caso de metástase óssea em uma cadela boxer de sete anos, consistindo de carcinoma pouco diferenciado, provavelmente originado de carcinoma mamário. Para o diagnóstico, foi realizada biópsia óssea e os fragmentos de tecido obtidos foram encaminhados para exame histopatológico. A coloração imunohistoquímica positiva para citoqueratina 7 realizada posteriormente reforçou a hipótese de que o carcinoma mamário era o sítio primário de metástase. A ocorrência de metástases ósseas oriundas da glândula mamária é rara em cães, possivelmente porque a metástase é subdiagnosticada e os animais não atingem o estágio final da doença. Desse modo, há a necessidade de investigar todo o esqueleto com mais precisão, a fim de fazer um diagnóstico precoce de metástase óssea e aumentar a sobrevida desses animais.


Asunto(s)
Femenino , Animales , Perros , Carcinoma de Mama in situ , Perros , Metástasis de la Neoplasia
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Acta Vet. bras. ; 14(4): 226-230, 2020. ilus
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX | ID: vti-30118

RESUMEN

Mammary gland tumors are the most frequent neoplasm in dogs and are mostly malignant. Metastases ordinarily occur firstly at the pulmonary level, and subsequently in the lymph nodes, liver and kidneys. Less frequently, they appear at the bone. Therefore, the present study report a case of bone metastasis in a seven-year-old female boxer dog, consisting of poorly differentiated carcinoma that probably originated from mammary carcinoma. For the diagnosis, the bone biopsy was performed and the tissue fragments obtained were sent for histopathological examination. The positive immunohistochemical stain for cytokeratin 7 performed later reinforced the hypothesis that mammary carcinoma was the primary site of metastasis. The occurrences of bone metastases arising from the mammary gland are rare among dogs, possibly because metastasis is underdiagnosed and the animals do not reach the final stage of the disease. Thereby, there is a need to investigate the entire skeleton more accurately, in order to make an early diagnosis of bone metastasis and increase these animals survival.(AU)


Os tumores de glândula mamária são as neoplasias mais frequentes em cães e são principalmente malignos. As metástases geralmente ocorrem primeiro no nível pulmonar e, posteriormente, nos gânglios linfáticos, fígado e rins. Com menos frequência, eles aparecem no osso. Portanto, o presente estudo relata um caso de metástase óssea em uma cadela boxer de sete anos, consistindo de carcinoma pouco diferenciado, provavelmente originado de carcinoma mamário. Para o diagnóstico, foi realizada biópsia óssea e os fragmentos de tecido obtidos foram encaminhados para exame histopatológico. A coloração imunohistoquímica positiva para citoqueratina 7 realizada posteriormente reforçou a hipótese de que o carcinoma mamário era o sítio primário de metástase. A ocorrência de metástases ósseas oriundas da glândula mamária é rara em cães, possivelmente porque a metástase é subdiagnosticada e os animais não atingem o estágio final da doença. Desse modo, há a necessidade de investigar todo o esqueleto com mais precisão, a fim de fazer um diagnóstico precoce de metástase óssea e aumentar a sobrevida desses animais.(AU)


Asunto(s)
Animales , Femenino , Perros , Metástasis de la Neoplasia , Carcinoma de Mama in situ , Perros
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Rev Soc Bras Med Trop ; 47(4): 414-7, 2014 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25229279

RESUMEN

INTRODUCTION: Arboviruses are an important public health problem in Brazil, in especially flaviviruses, including the Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) and the Rocio virus (ROCV), are especially problematic. These viruses are transmitted to humans or other vertebrates through arthropod bites and may cause diseases with clinical manifestations that range from asymptomatic infection, viral hemorrhagic fever to encephalitis. METHODS: A serological survey of horses from various regions of Brazil using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with recombinant SLEV domain III peptides and ROCV E protein as antigens. RESULTS: Overall, 415 (55.1%) of the 753 horses that were screened were seropositive for flavivirus and, among them, monotypic reactions were observed to SLEV in 93 (12.3%) and to ROCV in 46 (6.1%). These results suggested that these viruses, or other closely related viruses, are infecting horses in Brazil. However, none of the studied horses presented central nervous system infection symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that SLEV and ROCV previously circulated among horses in northeast, west-central and southeast Brazil.


Asunto(s)
Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , Virus de la Encefalitis de San Luis/inmunología , Encefalitis de San Luis/veterinaria , Infecciones por Flavivirus/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Caballos/epidemiología , Animales , Brasil/epidemiología , Encefalitis de San Luis/diagnóstico , Encefalitis de San Luis/epidemiología , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Infecciones por Flavivirus/diagnóstico , Infecciones por Flavivirus/epidemiología , Enfermedades de los Caballos/diagnóstico , Caballos , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos
6.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;47(4): 414-417, Jul-Aug/2014. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-722307

RESUMEN

Introduction Arboviruses are an important public health problem in Brazil, in especially flaviviruses, including the Saint Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) and the Rocio virus (ROCV), are especially problematic. These viruses are transmitted to humans or other vertebrates through arthropod bites and may cause diseases with clinical manifestations that range from asymptomatic infection, viral hemorrhagic fever to encephalitis. Methods A serological survey of horses from various regions of Brazil using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with recombinant SLEV domain III peptides and ROCV E protein as antigens. Results Overall, 415 (55.1%) of the 753 horses that were screened were seropositive for flavivirus and, among them, monotypic reactions were observed to SLEV in 93 (12.3%) and to ROCV in 46 (6.1%). These results suggested that these viruses, or other closely related viruses, are infecting horses in Brazil. However, none of the studied horses presented central nervous system infection symptoms. Conclusions Our results suggest that SLEV and ROCV previously circulated among horses in northeast, west-central and southeast Brazil. .


Asunto(s)
Animales , Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , Virus de la Encefalitis de San Luis/inmunología , Encefalitis de San Luis/veterinaria , Infecciones por Flavivirus/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Caballos/epidemiología , Brasil/epidemiología , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática , Encefalitis de San Luis/diagnóstico , Encefalitis de San Luis/epidemiología , Infecciones por Flavivirus/diagnóstico , Infecciones por Flavivirus/epidemiología , Caballos , Enfermedades de los Caballos/diagnóstico , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos
7.
Rev. med. vet. (Bogota) ; (27): 89-97, ene.-jun. 2014.
Artículo en Español | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-720692

RESUMEN

Con el objetivo de evaluar los aspectos clínicos, edad, raza, presencia de metástasis, protocolo quimioterapéutico, utilización de inhibidores de COX-2 y sobrevida en caninas diagnosticadas con carcinoma inflamatorio, en el Hospital Veterinario de Uberaba (HVU), se realizó un análisis retrospectivo de las historias clínicas de 14 hembras caninas atendidas en el HVU entre julio de 2011 y julio de 2012, con diagnóstico de carcinoma inflamatorio mamario. Las razas acometidas fueron mestizo, poodle, terrier brasilero, teckel y pastor belga. Edad media: 11,1 años. En 7 animales fueron detectados focos de metástasis a distancia. De ellos 5 pacientes recibieron como único tratamiento inhibidores de COX-2 y apenas 4 recibieron tratamiento quimioterapéutico. El protocolo, constituido por piroxicam, ciclofosfamida, carboplatina y doxorrubicina, presentó el mayor tiempo de sobrevida (210 días). En conclusión, el carcinoma inflamatorio es una enfermedad de mal pronóstico, poco tiempo de sobrevida, y ocasiona alteraciones sistémicas que disminuyen la respuesta terapéutica. Aparentemente la modalidad terapéutica más indicada es la asociación de inhibidores de COX-2 y quimioterapéuticos; sin embargo, son necesarios estudios clínicos controlados para evaluar estas sugestiones.


With the aim of evaluating clinical aspects, age, breed, presence of metastasis, chemotherapeutical protocol, use of COX-2 inhibitors and survival rate in female dogs diagnosed with inflammatory carcinoma at the Hospital Veterinario de Uberaba (HVU), a retrospective analysis was performed on the medical records of 14 female dogs seen at HVU between July, 2011 and July, 2012 and diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. The breeds included were crossbred, poodle, Brazilian terrier, teckel and Belgian shepherd. Average age: 11.1 years. Outbreaks of distant metastasis were detected in 7 animals, out of which 5 patients received COX-2 inhibitors as sole treatment and only 4 received chemotherapeutical treatment. The protocol, constituted by piroxicam, cyclophosphamide, carboplatin and doxorubicin showed the highest survival time (210 days). In conclusion, inflammatory carcinoma is a disease of bad prognosis, short survival time and produces systemic alterations that reduce therapeutic response. Apparently, the most accurate therapeutic form is the association of COX-2 inhibitors and chemotherapeutics; however, controlled clinical studies are needed in order to evaluate these suggestions.


Com o objetivo de avaliar os aspectos clínicos, idade, raça, presença de metástase, protocolo químico-terapêutico, utilização de inibidores de COX-2 e sobrevida em caninas diagnosticadas com carcinoma inflamatório, no Hospital Veterinário de Uberaba (HVU), se realizou uma análise retrospectiva das histórias clínicas de 14 fêmeas caninas atendidas no HVU entre julho de 2011 e julho de 2012, com diagnóstico de carcinoma inflamatório mamário. As raças acometidas foram SRD, poodle, terrier brasileiro, teckel e pastor belga. Idade média: 11,1 anos. Em 7 animais foram detectados focos de metástase a distância. Deles, 5 pacientes receberam como único tratamento inibidores de COX-2 e apenas 4 receberam tratamento químico-terapêutico. O protocolo, constituído por piroxicam, ciclofosfamida, carboplatina e doxorrubicina, apresentou o maior tempo de sobrevida (210 dias). Em conclusão, o carcinoma inflamatório é uma doença de mal prognóstico, pouco tempo de sobrevida, e ocasiona alterações sistêmicas que diminuem a resposta terapêutica. Aparentemente a modalidade terapêutica mais indicada é a associação de inibidores de COX-2 e químico-terapêuticos; contudo, estudos clínicos controlados são necessários para avaliar estas sugestões.

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Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz ; 108(7): 921-3, 2013 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24037110

RESUMEN

Since the emergence of West Nile virus (WNV) in North America in 1999, there have been several reports of WNV activity in Central and South American countries. To detect WNV in Brazil, we performed a serological survey of horses from different regions of Brazil using recombinant peptides from domain III of WNV. Positive samples were validated with the neutralisation test. Our results showed that of 79 ELISA-positive horses, nine expressed WNV-specific neutralising antibodies. Eight of the infected horses were from the state of Mato Grosso do Sul and one was from the state of Paraíba. Our results provide additional evidence for the emergence of WNV in Brazil and for its circulation in multiple regions of the country.


Asunto(s)
Anticuerpos Antivirales/sangre , Enfermedades de los Caballos/epidemiología , Fiebre del Nilo Occidental/veterinaria , Virus del Nilo Occidental/inmunología , Animales , Brasil/epidemiología , Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Caballos/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de los Caballos/virología , Caballos , Pruebas de Neutralización , Estudios Seroepidemiológicos , Fiebre del Nilo Occidental/diagnóstico , Fiebre del Nilo Occidental/epidemiología , Virus del Nilo Occidental/aislamiento & purificación
9.
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet ; 21(3): 206-12, 2012.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23070428

RESUMEN

Early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis favors prompt institution of treatment and improves the prognosis for the animal, since this disease causes mortality among dogs. Studies have shown that determining the concentration of acute-phase proteins (APPs) may contribute towards early detection of disease and aid in predicting the prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the APP profile in dogs experimentally infected with Ehrlichia canis, at the start of the infection and after treatment. It also investigated whether any correlation between APP levels and the clinical and laboratory alterations over the course of the disease would be possible. The results obtained showed abnormal levels of all the APPs on the third day after infection (D3), with the highest levels being reached on D18, with the exception of ceruloplasmin and acid glycoprotein, which presented their peaks on D6 and D12 respectively. We concluded that assessment of APP levels could contribute towards establishing an early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, particularly regarding acid glycoprotein and ceruloplasmin, since these proteins were detected at increased levels even before the onset of clinical and laboratory findings of the disease.


Asunto(s)
Proteínas de Fase Aguda/análisis , Enfermedades de los Perros/sangre , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichia canis , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Animales , Perros , Ehrlichiosis/sangre , Femenino , Masculino , Pronóstico
10.
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet ; 21(3): 206-212, July-Sept. 2012. ilus, tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-653706

RESUMEN

Early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis favors prompt institution of treatment and improves the prognosis for the animal, since this disease causes mortality among dogs. Studies have shown that determining the concentration of acute-phase proteins (APPs) may contribute towards early detection of disease and aid in predicting the prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the APP profile in dogs experimentally infected with Ehrlichia canis, at the start of the infection and after treatment. It also investigated whether any correlation between APP levels and the clinical and laboratory alterations over the course of the disease would be possible. The results obtained showed abnormal levels of all the APPs on the third day after infection (D3), with the highest levels being reached on D18, with the exception of ceruloplasmin and acid glycoprotein, which presented their peaks on D6 and D12 respectively. We concluded that assessment of APP levels could contribute towards establishing an early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, particularly regarding acid glycoprotein and ceruloplasmin, since these proteins were detected at increased levels even before the onset of clinical and laboratory findings of the disease.


O diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina favorece a pronta instituição do tratamento e melhora o prognóstico do animal, pois se trata de uma doença de alta mortalidade em cães. Estudos têm apontado que a determinação da concentração de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) pode contribuir para detecção precoce de doenças e auxiliar na predição do prognóstico. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o perfil de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) em cães experimentalmente infectados com Ehrlichia canis, no início da infecção e após o tratamento. Além disso, se seria possível associá-las com as alterações clínico-laboratoriais durante o curso da doença. Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram que todas as PFA estudadas alteraram suas concentrações em D3 (dia 3), comparadas ao D0, atingindo concentrações máximas em D18, com exceção da ceruloplasmina e da glicoproteína ácida, cujos picos foram observados em D6 e D12, respectivamente. Concluímos que a avaliação das concentrações de PFA poderiam contribuir para o diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina, principalmente com relação à ceruloplasmina e glicoproteína ácida, pois seus aumentos foram anteriores ao aparecimento dos sinais clínicos e das alterações laboratoriais da doença.


Asunto(s)
Animales , Perros , Femenino , Masculino , Proteínas de Fase Aguda/análisis , Enfermedades de los Perros/sangre , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichia canis , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Ehrlichiosis/sangre , Pronóstico
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R. bras. Parasitol. Vet. ; 21(3): 206-212, July-Sept. 2012. ilus, tab
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX | ID: vti-12627

RESUMEN

Early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis favors prompt institution of treatment and improves the prognosis for the animal, since this disease causes mortality among dogs. Studies have shown that determining the concentration of acute-phase proteins (APPs) may contribute towards early detection of disease and aid in predicting the prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the APP profile in dogs experimentally infected with Ehrlichia canis, at the start of the infection and after treatment. It also investigated whether any correlation between APP levels and the clinical and laboratory alterations over the course of the disease would be possible. The results obtained showed abnormal levels of all the APPs on the third day after infection (D3), with the highest levels being reached on D18, with the exception of ceruloplasmin and acid glycoprotein, which presented their peaks on D6 and D12 respectively. We concluded that assessment of APP levels could contribute towards establishing an early diagnosis of canine ehrlichiosis, particularly regarding acid glycoprotein and ceruloplasmin, since these proteins were detected at increased levels even before the onset of clinical and laboratory findings of the disease.(AU)


O diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina favorece a pronta instituição do tratamento e melhora o prognóstico do animal, pois se trata de uma doença de alta mortalidade em cães. Estudos têm apontado que a determinação da concentração de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) pode contribuir para detecção precoce de doenças e auxiliar na predição do prognóstico. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar o perfil de proteínas de fase aguda (PFA) em cães experimentalmente infectados com Ehrlichia canis, no início da infecção e após o tratamento. Além disso, se seria possível associá-las com as alterações clínico-laboratoriais durante o curso da doença. Os resultados obtidos evidenciaram que todas as PFA estudadas alteraram suas concentrações em D3 (dia 3), comparadas ao D0, atingindo concentrações máximas em D18, com exceção da ceruloplasmina e da glicoproteína ácida, cujos picos foram observados em D6 e D12, respectivamente. Concluímos que a avaliação das concentrações de PFA poderiam contribuir para o diagnóstico precoce da erliquiose canina, principalmente com relação à ceruloplasmina e glicoproteína ácida, pois seus aumentos foram anteriores ao aparecimento dos sinais clínicos e das alterações laboratoriais da doença.(AU)


Asunto(s)
Animales , Masculino , Femenino , Perros , Proteínas de Fase Aguda/análisis , Enfermedades de los Perros/sangre , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichia canis , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Ehrlichiosis/sangre , Pronóstico
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Ciênc. rural ; Ciênc. rural (Online);41(9): 1611-1616, set. 2011. ilus
Artículo en Portugués | LILACS | ID: lil-600711

RESUMEN

As caderinas compreendem uma classe de moléculas de adesão celular expressa na superfície de todas as camadas epidérmicas. A E-caderina é a principal caderina envolvida na adesão celular epitelial. A redução de sua expressão está envolvida na progressão de alguns tipos de câncer, no potencial metastático e ainda na definição do prognóstico, principalmente nos carcinomas. O carcinoma de células escamosas e o tumor de células basais são neoplasias cutâneas malignas que afetam os cães. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a expressão da E-caderina no carcinoma de células escamosas (n=20) e no tumor de células basais (n=15), buscando-se relacionar sua expressão ao comportamento biológico desses tumores. Os carcinomas de células escamosas apresentaram significativa redução da expressão da molécula comparado aos tumores de células basais, quando avaliado pelo teste de Fisher (P=0,0039). Também foi observado que células neoplásicas mais diferenciadas apresentaram coloração mais intensa que as menos diferenciadas. Em conclusão, sugere-se que a expressão reduzida da E-caderina em tumores cutâneos pode indicar maior poder infiltrativo e consequentemente mau prognóstico na espécie canina.


The cadherins are a group of cellular adhesion molecules that are expressed on the surface of all epidermic layer. The E-cadherin is the main cadherin involved in epithelial cellular adhesion; the decrease in its expression is related to the progression of some types of cancer, to its metastatic characteristics, and to the prognosis, specially carcinomas. The squamous cell carcinoma and the basal cells tumors are a malignant epithelial neoplasm which affects dogs. The goal of this study was to evaluate E-cadherin's expression in canine tissues that were classified as squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell tumor, and to find a correlation with the biological behavior of the tumors. The squamous cell carcinomas showed significantly decreased expression of the molecule compared to the basal cell tumors when evaluated by Fisher's test (P=0.0039). Also, the more differentiated neoplastic cells had a higher intensity of color than the less differentiated ones. In conclusion, it is suggested that the reduced expression of E-cadherin in skin tumors may indicate greater power infiltrative and consequently poor prognosis in dogs.

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Rev Bras Parasitol Vet ; 20(1): 71-4, 2011.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21439237

RESUMEN

Canine ehrlichiosis is caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia canis and is characterized by a systemic febrile disease of unknown pathogenesis. This study evaluated the expression of cytokines TNF-α, IL-10, IFN-γ, in splenic cells and blood leukocytes during the acute phase of ehrlichiosis and after treatment with doxycycline hyclate in dogs experimentally infected with the E. canis Jaboticabal strain. The study results showed a significant expression of TNF-α 18 days post-inoculation, reducing by approximately 70% after treatment. There was a unique peak of expression of IL-10 and IFN-γ 18 and 30 days post-inoculation, respectively. This study suggests that TNF-α plays a role in the pathogenesis of the acute phase of canine ehrlichiosis and that treatment with doxycycline hyclate reduces the systemic effects of this cytokine, possibly by reducing or eliminating parasitemia.


Asunto(s)
Enfermedades de los Perros/inmunología , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichia canis/fisiología , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Leucocitos/inmunología , Bazo/citología , Bazo/inmunología , Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa/biosíntesis , Animales , Perros , Ehrlichia canis/clasificación , Ehrlichiosis/inmunología
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Rev. bras. parasitol. vet ; 20(1): 71-74, jan.-mar. 2011. tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-608259

RESUMEN

Canine ehrlichiosis is caused by the bacterium Ehrlichia canis and is characterized by a systemic febrile disease of unknown pathogenesis. This study evaluated the expression of cytokines TNF-α, IL-10, IFN-γ, in splenic cells and blood leukocytes during the acute phase of ehrlichiosis and after treatment with doxycycline hyclate in dogs experimentally infected with the E. canis Jaboticabal strain. The study results showed a significant expression of TNF-α 18 days post-inoculation, reducing by approximately 70 percent after treatment. There was a unique peak of expression of IL-10 and IFN-γ 18 and 30 days post-inoculation, respectively. This study suggests that TNF-α plays a role in the pathogenesis of the acute phase of canine ehrlichiosis and that treatment with doxycycline hyclate reduces the systemic effects of this cytokine, possibly by reducing or eliminating parasitemia.


A erliquiose canina é causada pela bactéria Ehrlichia canis, que desencadeia no hospedeiro uma doença febril e sistêmica, de patogênese pouco conhecida. O presente estudo avaliou a expressão das citocinas TNF-α, IL-10, IFN-γ, em células esplênicas e em leucócitos sanguíneos, durante a fase aguda da erliquiose e após o tratamento com hiclato de doxiciclina, em cães experimentalmente infectados com a amostra E. canis Jaboticabal. Os resultados mostraram expressão significativa de TNF-α 18 dias após a inoculação, reduzindo aproximadante 70 por cento após o tratamento. Houve um único pico de expressão de IL-10 e de IFN-γ entre 18 e 30 dias após a inoculação, respectivamente. Este estudo sugere que o TNF-α participa da patogenia da fase aguda da erliquiose canina, e que o tratamento com hiclato de doxiciclina reduz os efeitos sistêmicos dessa citocina, possivelmente por reduzir ou eliminar a parasitemia.


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Animales , Perros , Enfermedades de los Perros/inmunología , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichia canis/fisiología , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Leucocitos/inmunología , Bazo/citología , Bazo/inmunología , Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa/biosíntesis , Ehrlichia canis/clasificación , Ehrlichiosis/inmunología
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Rev Bras Parasitol Vet ; 19(2): 98-102, 2010.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20624346

RESUMEN

The aim of this study was to compare the detection of Ehrlichia canis morulae and DNA by nPCR in whole blood and spleen aspiration. The sample included 40 dogs showing thrombocytopenia associated to clinical signs suggestive of canine ehrlichiosis. Morulae detection showed that in 35 of the dogs studied, 17 had morulae in spleen tissue, and two in buffy coat smears. E. canis DNA was detected in 29/40 blood samples. We verified that morulae detection is more efficient in cytological preparations from spleen aspiration. On the other hand, nPCR on spleen and blood samples were equally efficient for disease diagnosis.


Asunto(s)
ADN Bacteriano/sangre , Enfermedades de los Perros/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de los Perros/parasitología , Ehrlichia canis/genética , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Bazo/microbiología , Animales , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Perros , Ehrlichiosis/diagnóstico , Ehrlichiosis/microbiología , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Succión
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Rev. bras. parasitol. vet ; 19(2): 98-102, Apr.-June 2010. ilus, tab
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS | ID: lil-604647

RESUMEN

The aim of this study was to compare the detection of Ehrlichia canis morulae and DNA by nPCR in whole blood and spleen aspiration. The sample included 40 dogs showing thrombocytopenia associated to clinical signs suggestive of canine ehrlichiosis. Morulae detection showed that in 35 of the dogs studied, 17 had morulae in spleen tissue, and two in buffy coat smears. E. canis DNA was detected in 29/40 blood samples. We verified that morulae detection is more efficient in cytological preparations from spleen aspiration. On the other hand, nPCR on spleen and blood samples were equally efficient for disease diagnosis.


O objetivo desse estudo foi comparar a pesquisa de mórulas de Ehrlichia canis e a nPCR em sangue total e em aspirado de baço. Selecionaram-se 40 cães apresentando trombocitopenia associada a sinais e sintomas sugestivos de erliquiose canina. A pesquisa de mórula mostrou que dentre 35 amostras, 17 apresentaram mórulas nas preparações do baço, e duas nos esfregaços feitos a partir da papa leucocitária. O DNA de Ehrlichia canis foi detectado em 29 de 40 amostras de baço e em 30 de 40 no sangue. No presente estudo observou-se que a pesquisa de mórula é mais eficiente nas preparações citológicas obtidas da punção aspirativa do baço e que tanto a nPCR de baço quanto a de sangue foram eficientes no diagnóstico da doença.


Asunto(s)
Animales , Perros , ADN Bacteriano/sangre , Enfermedades de los Perros/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de los Perros/parasitología , Ehrlichia canis/genética , Ehrlichiosis/veterinaria , Bazo/microbiología , Enfermedades de los Perros/microbiología , Ehrlichiosis/diagnóstico , Ehrlichiosis/microbiología , Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa , Succión
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