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Although SARS-CoV-2 induces mucin hypersecretion in the respiratory tract, hyposalivation/xerostomia has been reported by COVID-19 patients. We evaluate the submandibular gland (SMGs) pathogenesis in SARS-CoV-2-infected K18-hACE2 mice, focusing on the impact of infection on the mucin production and structural integrity of acini, ductal system, myoepithelial cells (MECs) and telocytes. The spike protein, the nucleocapsid protein, hACE2, actin, EGF, TNF-α and IL-1ß were detected by immunofluorescence, and the Egfr and Muc5b expression was evaluated. In the infected animals, significant acinar hypertrophy was observed in contrast to ductal atrophy. Nucleocapsid proteins and/or viral particles were detected in the SMG cells, mainly in the nuclear membrane-derived vesicles, confirming the nuclear role in the viral formation. The acinar cells showed intense TNF-α and IL-1ß immunoexpression, and the EGF-EGFR signaling increased, together with Muc5b upregulation. This finding explains mucin hypersecretion and acinar hypertrophy, which compress the ducts. Dying MECs and actin reduction were also observed, indicating failure of contraction and acinar support, favoring acinar hypertrophy. Viral assembly was found in the dying telocytes, pointing to these intercommunicating cells as viral transmitters in SMGs. Therefore, EGF-EGFR-induced mucin hypersecretion was triggered by SARS-CoV-2 in acinar cells, likely mediated by cytokines. The damage to telocytes and MECs may have favored the acinar hypertrophy, leading to ductal obstruction, explaining xerostomia in COVID-19 patients. Thus, acinar cells, telocytes and MECs may be viral targets, which favor replication and cell-to-cell viral transmission in the SMG, corroborating the high viral load in saliva of infected individuals.
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COVID-19 , Receptores ErbB , SARS-CoV-2 , Glândula Submandibular , Xerostomia , COVID-19/patologia , COVID-19/virologia , COVID-19/metabolismo , Animais , Glândula Submandibular/virologia , Glândula Submandibular/patologia , Glândula Submandibular/metabolismo , SARS-CoV-2/fisiologia , Camundongos , Xerostomia/etiologia , Xerostomia/patologia , Xerostomia/virologia , Xerostomia/metabolismo , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Humanos , Enzima de Conversão de Angiotensina 2/metabolismo , Mucina-5B/metabolismo , Células Acinares/patologia , Células Acinares/metabolismo , Células Acinares/virologia , Interleucina-1beta/metabolismo , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de DoençasRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: In this systematic review, we aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological and prognosis data of patients with salivary gland myoepithelial carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Embase search was performed with the keywords "myoepithelial carcinoma" "malignant myoepithelioma," and "salivary glands." Primary salivary glands myoepithelial carcinoma that fulfilled the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria were included. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool was used to assess the risk of bias. RESULTS: Forty-three studies (71 patients) met the inclusion criteria. The patients showed a mean age of 56.4 ± 19.6 years with no sex predilection. The parotid was the most affected gland (49.3%). The tumor presented as an asymptomatic (65.1%) mass (84%). The most common histological findings were the presence of clear tumor cells (39.7%) and multinodular growth patterns (60.7%). Multivariate analysis showed plasmacytoid cell type (p = 0.010) and solid growth pattern (p = 0.003) were related to decreased disease-free survival. Surgery alone was the most used treatment (53.5%). Patients with a combination of treatments showed a longer disease-free survival (p = 0.049). The 2-year and 5-year overall survival rates were 67.5% and 46.1%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Salivary gland myoepithelial carcinoma showed no sex predilection, with a higher incidence in the parotid gland. Cell type, growth pattern, and treatment type may be related to a lower disease-free survival. Overall, salivary gland myoepithelial carcinoma presented low recurrence and metastasis rates. Registration and protocol: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 checklist and registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42022311512).
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Carcinoma , Mioepitelioma , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares , Humanos , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Mioepitelioma/diagnóstico , Mioepitelioma/patologia , Mioepitelioma/secundário , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/patologia , Glândulas Salivares/patologia , Intervalo Livre de Doença , Carcinoma/patologiaRESUMO
The most significant interest in veterinary oncology is occupied by tumors of a mixed nature, which are represented by the direct interaction of epithelial and mesenchymal components. According to some data, the formation of cell lineage of mesenchymal cells occurs due to the transformation of epidermal basket cells surrounding the glandular epithelium. In this case, the formation of a cartilage anlage with its further transformation into differentiated bone tissue occurs. The article contains information about the structure and features of the location and interaction of mixed tumors' glandular and stromal components in female dogs (n=29). It was revealed that in addition to simple mixed neoplasms, tumors with proplasia of the mesenchymal component into highly differentiated cartilage or bone tissue were also often registered. To confirm subcellular changes in the expression of certain types of proteins, such as a-SMA and vimentin, an IHC study was used. The expression of the studied biomarkers was established in mesenchymal fibroblastic differon cells and myoepithelial cells. The intensity of immunoreactive material expression ranged from moderate (2+) to strong (3+), indicating changes in myoepithelial cells' genotype during the formation of mixed mammary neoplasms.(AU)
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Animais , Feminino , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/diagnóstico , Mioepitelioma/veterinária , Vimentina/análise , Biomarcadores Tumorais/análise , CãesRESUMO
RESUMEN: El carcinoma mioepitelial es una rara neoplasia maligna de las glándulas salivales; puede originarse de novo o desarrollarse en un adenoma pleomórfico preexistente o un mioepitelioma. Las características histológicas e inmunohistoquímicas de un caso de carcinoma mioepitelial de glándula parótida originado por la transformación maligna de un adenoma pleomórfico primario previo se investigaron en este trabajo. Se demostró la presencia de mitosis, pleomorfismo nuclear, áreas necróticas, mioepiteliocitos con una marcación con p63 superior al 75 % y un índice proliferativo de 15 %, características que pueden desencadenar un desenlace adverso. Resulta clave el examen periódico de la paciente que dará una probabilidad superior de curación y sobrevida y de investigar eventuales recurrencias o metástasis.
ABSTRACT: Myoepithelial carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of the salivary glands; it may originate de novo or develop into a pre-existing pleomorphic adenoma or myoepithelioma. The histological and immunohistochemical characteristics of a case of myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland originated by the malignant transformation of a previous primary pleomorphic adenoma were investigated in this work. The presence of mitosis, nuclear pleomorphism, necrotic areas, myoepitheliocytes with a p63 labeling greater than 75 % and a proliferative index of 15 % were demonstrated, characteristics that can trigger an adverse outcome. The periodic examination of the patient is essential, which will give a higher probability of cure and survival and to investigate eventual recurrences or metastases.
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Myoepithelial tumors are under-recognized neoplasms that could be difficult to identify due to their rarity and limited comprehension. Their diverse morphology, varied cytologic features and heterogenous immunohistochemical characteristics create a significant diagnostic challenge. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 72-year-old-male patient who received conservative treatment during one year for a popliteal mass on the right knee that showed synovial hyperplasia (benign findings) at initial open tissue biopsy. New symptoms of popliteal area enlargement and discomfort required a second incisional biopsy to reach the diagnosis of a soft tissue myoepithelial tumor through tissue analysis and immunohistochemical staining. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The myoepithelial tumors represent a medical dilemma due to their heterogenic features requiring high level of suspicion and adequate immunohistochemical markers for their diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of the atypical presentation of these rare neoplasms to provide an early diagnosis and adequate management.
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Myoepithelial carcinoma of the salivary glands is a rare entity, with scarce amount of case reports in the literature. Due to its infrequency, its diagnosis is usually difficult and uncertain. Although there are reports of locoregional recurrences and distant metastases, its low incidence and varied biological behavior limits the clinical evidence that can be used to predict the prognosis and determine the course of treatment. We present a 23-year-old female patient without past medical history with an initial 1-year history of volume increase in the right parotid region of tumor aspect and painful on palpation. As a malignancy was suspected, a total parotidectomy was performed, reporting in the deep lobe a parotid myoepithelial carcinoma with vascular and neural invasion, negative borders, and 3-9 negative regional nodes. During her 16-year clinical evolution, she presented approximately every 2 years and a total of 9 locoregional recurrences and hepatic metastases, including cervical lymphoid nodules, temporal bone, frontal bone, and temporal fossa. Those recurrences have been treated with coordinated efforts between repeated external radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and multiple surgical resections. Myoepithelial tumors represent only 1.0-1.5% of all salivary gland tumors. The literature reports suggest a high incidence of locoregional recurrences and distant metastases in de novo myoepithelial carcinomas. Due to its rarity, treatment continues to be based on the experience of medical staff.
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Myoepithelial carcinoma, also known as malignant myoepithelioma, is considered an extremely rare (0.45-1%) malignant salivary gland neoplasm. Approximately 100 cases have been reported in the English-language literature on myoepithelial carcinoma. The majority of the myoepitheliomas described in the literature have been benign, and the malignant counterpart is considered rare (<1%). Such a tumor may appear de novo or rarely develop from a preexisting pleomorphic adenoma (<20%), and in exceedingly rare cases (<0.5%), it has arisen from a benign myoepithelioma (i.e., plasmacytoid myoepithelioma). To our knowledge, no case of myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland arising in a plasmacytoid myoepithelioma synchronized with melanoma has been reported to date. The treatment of myoepithelial carcinoma has been mainly surgical, including wide excision with free margins, with or without nodal dissection. The roles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy have not yet been established. We report a case of myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid gland arising in a plasmacytoid myoepithelioma synchronized with melanoma in a 40-year-old woman. In our case, a complete response was achieved with surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy based on carboplatin and paclitaxel concurrent with radiotherapy.
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Myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that overlap with their salivary gland and skin counterparts at both the histopathologic and molecular levels. EWSR1 gene rearrangements with various fusion partners represent a common genetic event in myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue, whether benign or malignant, and may prove useful as a diagnostic tool in difficult cases. However, the number of diagnostic entities with EWSR1 gene rearrangements has grown considerably in recent years, and there is significant morphologic and immunophenotypic overlap amongst this group, underscoring the importance of fusion testing to detect fusion partners that are characteristic of discrete diagnostic entities. Herein, we report a malignant myoepithelial tumor of soft tissue/myoepithelial carcinoma with an undifferentiated round cell morphology arising in a pediatric patient with a EWSR1-ATF1 gene fusion.
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Carcinoma de Células Pequenas/genética , Mioepitelioma/genética , Proteínas de Fusão Oncogênica/genética , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles/genética , Adolescente , Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Carcinoma de Células Pequenas/diagnóstico , Carcinoma de Células Pequenas/patologia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Masculino , Mioepitelioma/diagnóstico , Mioepitelioma/patologia , Sarcoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de Tecidos Moles/patologiaRESUMO
The myoepithelial cell seems to play an important role as a tumor suppressor in the development of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma. Nevertheless, interesting aspects concerning the other side of the coin, i.e., the contribution of the myoepithelial cell to cell proliferation, were brought to light. Here we highlighted the studies in which myoepithelial cells were presented as tumor suppressors and promoters in the context of PA malignant transformation. In conclusion, even if in a paracrine way, divergent signals can alter the suppressor role of the myoepithelial cell and induce it to compose a microenvironment propitious to the tumor progression of the malignant cells. This would cause myoepithelial cells to succumb and malignant epithelial cells to initiate progression beyond the basal membrane.
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Adenocarcinoma , Adenoma Pleomorfo , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares , Proliferação de Células , Transformação Celular Neoplásica , Células Epiteliais , Humanos , Microambiente TumoralRESUMO
As neoplasias de glândulas salivares são um grupo heterogêneo de lesões que correspondem aproximadamente a 3-6% dos casos de neoplasias de cabeça e pescoço e apresentam características histológicas distintas. A grande variação no padrão histológico das lesões de glândulas salivares tem sido atribuída à presença de células mioepiteliais, que apresentam padrões distintos em cada neoplasia. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a expressão de um painel de proteínas do citoesqueleto, adesão e proliferação celular, sendo elas: actina de músculo liso (AML), calponina, caldesmon, citoceratina 14 (CK14), E-caderina, vimentina, beta-catenina, Ki-67 e p63 em neoplasias malignas das glândulas salivares utilizando a técnica de imunoistoquímica (IHQ). Foram selecionadas retrospectivamente, um total de 15 amostras, sendo 08 amostras de carcinoma ex-adenoma pleomórfico, 04 de carcinoma mioepitelial, 03 de adenocarcinoma de células basais. Os casos foram analisados e os resultados, obtidos através da imumoistoquímica, comparados com os dados demográficos, clínicos e patológicos. A expressão das proteínas foi analisada qualitativamente e semi-quantitativamente, sendo classificada em negativo, positivo focal, positivo difuso ou positivo abundante. A actina de músculo liso (AML) foi observada em dois casos de adenocarcinoma de células basais (ACCB), três de carcinoma mioepitelial (CAME) e três de carcinoma ex-adenoma pleomórfico (CXAP). A calponina foi expressa em dois casos, tanto de ACCB quanto de CAME e em três casos de CXAP. A proteína caldesmon foi observada em dois casos de ACCB, os quatros casos de CAME e sete casos de CXAP. Três casos de ACCB e de CAME e cinco de CXAP apresentaram expressão de CK14. A E-caderina foi observada em todos os casos dos três tipos tumorais, assim como a beta-catenina. A proteína vimentina foi expressa em todos os casos de ACCB e CAME, e predominantemente nos casos de CXAP. Poucos casos, tanto de ACCB, CAME e CXAP apresentaram positividade para Ki-67. A proteína p63 foi observada em todos os casos de ACCB e CAME, sendo pouco expressa em CXAP. A análise de clusterização hierárquica demonstrou a formação de dois clusters, sendo um deles predominantemente composto por CXAP. A comparação da expressão das proteínas com as características demográficas, clínicas e patológicas demonstrou associação entre a perda de expressão das proteínas CK14 e p63 e a ocorrência de metástase. Os resultados sugerem que a expressão das proteínas beta-catenina, E-caderina, caldesmon e vimentina apresentou-se de forma muito similar, sugerindo um perfil equivalente de expressão entre essas neoplasias derivadas do ducto intercalar. Já a ausência de expressão de AML e calponina parece estar associada à separação dos grupos na análise de clusterização, sugerindo que deve ser considerada como um fator na diferenciação tumoral.
Salivary gland neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of lesions that account for approximately 3-6% of head and neck tumors, with distinct histological characteristics. The variation in the histological pattern of salivary gland lesions has been attributed to the presence of myoepithelial cells, that present different patterns in each neoplasm. The aim of the study was to evaluate the expression of a panel of cytoskeletal, cell adhesion and cell proliferation proteins, namely: smooth muscle actin (SMA), calponin, caldesmon, cytokeratin 14 (CK14), E-cadherin, vimentin, beta- catenin, Ki-67 and p63 in salivary glands malignant neoplasms, using immunohistochemical technique (IHC). Fifteen samples werer etrospectively selected, being 08 carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma samples, 04 myoepithelial carcinoma samples, 03 basal cell adenocarcinoma samples. The immunohistochemical results were analyzed and compared with demographic, clinical and pathological data. Protein expression were qualitatively and semi-quantitatively analyzed and classified as negative and positive (focal, diffuse, or abundant). Smooth muscle actin (SMA) was observed in two cases of basal cell adenocarcinoma (BCAC), three cases of myoepithelial carcinoma (MECA) and three cases of carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenocarcinoma (CXPA). Calponin was expressed in two cases of BCAC, two cases of MECA, and three cases of CXPA. Caldesmon protein was observed in two cases of BCAC, four cases of MECA and seven cases of CXPA. Three cases of BCAC and MECA and five of CXPA presented CK14 expression. E-cadherin was observed in all cases of the three tumor types, as well as beta-catenin. Vimentin protein was expressed in all BCAC and MECA cases, and predominantly in CXPA cases. Few cases of BCAC, MECA and CXPA were positive for Ki-67. p63 protein was observed in all cases of BCAC and MECA, and present low expression in CXPA. The hierarchical clustering analysis demonstrated the formation of two clusters, one of them being predominantly composed of CXPA. Protein expression comparison with demographic, clinical and pathological characteristics demonstrated an association between loss of expression of CK14 and p63 proteins and the occurrence of metastasis. The results suggest that the expression of beta-catenin, E-cadherin, caldesmon and vimentin proteins was very similar, suggesting an equivalent expression profile among these neoplasms derived from the intercalated duct of the salivary gland. The absence of SMA and calponin expression seems to be associated with the separation of groups in the clustering analysis, suggesting that it should be considered as a factor in tumor differentiation
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/diagnóstico , Adenocarcinoma , Adenoma Pleomorfo , Vimentina , Proteínas de Ligação a Calmodulina , Carcinoma , Caderinas , Actinas , Antígeno Ki-67 , beta Catenina , QueratinasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Mammary neoplasms are common tumors in intact female dogs. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a valuable diagnostic tool and has gained some credibility in the diagnosis of mammary tumors in dogs. Prompt classification of canine mammary tumors using cytology would enhance feasibility as a prognostic tool and guide clinical and surgical management. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine background elements to differentiate mammary tumors using FNAC. We proposed to distinguish simple from complex and mixed tumors by identifying myoepithelial (ME) cells and different types of extracellular matrix. Additionally, we determined the accuracy of FNAC to differentiate benign from malignant tumors. METHODS: One hundred and one mammary tumors from female dogs were included in this study. We compared FNAC using histopathology as the gold standard. Cellular and background components were evaluated and identified. The cytologic accuracy, sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) for diagnosing malignancy were determined, excluding inadequate samples. RESULTS: The cytologic-histologic agreement was 92.5% for simple carcinomas, 57.9% for complex-type carcinomas, 57.1% for mixed-type carcinomas, 27.3% for carcinosarcomas, and 100% for osteosarcomas. Myoepithelial cells were successfully identified using FNAC. Myxoid and chondroid/osteoid matrix were satisfactorily recognized. Cytologic accuracy, Se, Sp, PPV, and NPV for diagnosing malignancy were 99%, 100%, 83%, 99%, and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Chondroid/osteoid matrix was noted in mixed tumors but not in complex tumors. Myxoid matrix, often associated with ME cells, was noted in complex and mixed tumors. Mesenchymal cells were differentiated from ME cells, allowing the distinction of simple carcinomas with scirrhous reaction from complex and mixed tumors.
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Doenças do Cão , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais , Animais , Biópsia por Agulha Fina/veterinária , Diferenciação Celular , Citodiagnóstico/veterinária , Doenças do Cão/diagnóstico , Cães , Matriz Extracelular/patologia , Feminino , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/patologiaRESUMO
Los tumores de las glándulas salivales constituyen alrededor de 5% de las neoplasias de cabeza y cuello. El adenoma pleomorfo es el tumor benigno más frecuente de las glándulas salivales, representa aproximadamente 60% de todas las neoplasias salivales, está compuesto fundamentalmente por una proliferación de células mioepiteliales y por un amplio espectro de componentes de tejido epitelial y mesenquimal, rodeado por una nítida cápsula fibrosa. Alrededor de 80% de los adenomas pleomorfos aparecen en la parótida, 10% en la glándula submandibular y 10% en las glándulas salivales menores de la cavidad oral. La edad media de presentación es a los 46 años, pero la edad oscila entre la tercera y la quinta década de la vida. No obstante, ha sido encontrado en individuos de todas las edades, presentando una ligera predilección por el sexo femenino. Respecto a su sitio de origen, el adenoma pleomorfo es asintomático, de crecimiento lento y consistencia firme. La tomografía axial computarizada (TAC) y la resonancia magnética nuclear (RMN) son de gran utilidad para evaluar la extensión de la lesión, así como el compromiso de estructuras importantes. La biopsia por aspiración con aguja fina (BAAF) es un método útil para el diagnóstico de este tipo de neoplasias. El tratamiento de este tipo de lesiones consiste en la remoción quirúrgica de la tumoración junto con la glándula afectada. Menos de 1% de los casos de adenomas pleomorfos sufren transformación maligna, especialmente los que han presentado múltiples recidivas (AU)
The tumors of the salivary glands constitute about 5% of the neoplasms of the head and neck. The pleomorphic adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the salivary glands, represents approximately 60% of all salivary neoplasms, is composed mainly of a proliferation of myoepithelial cells and a wide spectrum of components of epithelial and mesenchymal tissue, surrounded by a sharp fibrous capsule. About 80% of pleomorphic adenomas appear in the parotid, 10% in the submandibular gland and 10% in the minor salivary glands of the oral cavity. The average age of presentation is 46 years, but age ranges between the third and fifth decade of life. However, it has been found in individuals of all ages, presenting a slight female predilection. Regarding its site of origin, the pleomorphic adenoma is asymptomatic, slow growing and firm consistency. Computed tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) are very useful to evaluate the extent of the injury as well as the commitment of important structures. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a useful method for the diagnosis of this type of neoplasm. The treatment of this type of injuries consists in the surgical removal of the tumor together with the affected gland. Less than 1% of cases of pleomorphic adenomas suffer malignant transformation, especially those that have presented multiple recurrences (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Glândula Submandibular/patologia , Adenoma Pleomorfo , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Técnicas Histológicas , Adenoma Pleomorfo/diagnóstico por imagem , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Bucais , Tomografia Computadorizada Espiral , Biópsia por Agulha Fina , Distribuição por Idade e SexoRESUMO
RESUMEN El adenomioepitelioma es un tumor de la mama poco frecuente, generalmente de comportamiento benigno, de histología variable, que puede simular otras lesiones epiteliales, mioepiteliales y bifásicas de la mama. Patológicamente es un desorden raro caracterizado por la proliferación simultánea de las células del epitelio ductal y células mioepiteliales. Es más común en las glándulas salivales o en la piel, raras veces es encontrado en el tejido mamario. Afecta fundamentalmente al sexo femenino, alrededor de los 50 años de edad. Clínicamente se presenta por una pequeña masa palpable que ocupa cuadrantes centrales de la mama. El tratamiento de elección es la exéresis amplia de la lesión. Es frecuente la recidiva local y en algunas ocasiones puede tener degeneración maligna. Se presentó una paciente 13 años de edad, que acudió al Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital "Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy" , municipio Colón, provincia de Matanzas con un tumor de consistencia dura; pero no pétreo, de 8-10 cm de diámetro, en cuadrantes inferiores y región retroareolar de la mama derecha. El estudio sonográfico informó la presencia de una imagen hipoecoica, de forma oval. Se realizó exéresis de la lesión. El estudio patológico e inmunohistoquímico aportó un adenomioepitelioma de la mama. La paciente no presentó complicaciones postoperatorias. Actualmente se sigue por consulta a 7 años de la cirugía.
ABSTRACT Adenomyoepithelioma is a very rare and generally benign tumor of varying histology that can simulate other epithelial, myoepithelial and biphasic lesions of the breast. Pathologically it is rare disorder characterized by the simultaneous proliferation of ductal epithelium and myoepithelial cells. It is more common in salivary glands and in skin. Rarely found in mammal tissue, it mainly affects women, aged around 50 years, and clinically presents like a palpable mass occupying central breast quadrants. The treatment of choice is the extensive excision of the lesion. Local recidivisms is very frequent, and sometimes they could have malignant degeneration. The authors present the case of a female patient, aged 13 years, who assisted the service of Surgery of the Hospital "Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy", municipality of Colon, province of Matanzas with a tumor of hard consistence, of 8-10 cm diameter, in lower quadrants and retro alveolar region of the right mamma. The sonographic study informed the presence of a hypoechoic, oval image. The lesion was excised. The pathological and immunohistochemical study showed a breast adenomyoepithelioma. The patient did not have post-surgery complications. Currently she is followed in consultation after seven years of the surgery.
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Humanos , Feminino , Criança , Neoplasias da Mama/cirurgia , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Ultrassonografia , Fibroadenoma/patologia , Fibroadenoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Proliferação de Células , Adenomioepitelioma/cirurgia , Adenomioepitelioma/diagnóstico , Adenomioepitelioma/patologia , Adenomioepitelioma/ultraestruturaRESUMO
El adenoma pleomórfico (AP) es el tumor benigno más prevalente de las glándulas salivales mayores; sin embargo, esta no es su localización anatómica exclusiva. Las células mioepiteliales, tapizan la membrana basal de las porciones terminales de diferentes tejidos glandulares exocrinos incluyendo los salivales, lacrimales, mamarios y sudoríparos; por esta razón, no es insólito que este tumor se origine en tejidos glandulares diferentes a los salivales. El adenoma pleomórfico de la vulva es un hallazgo infrecuente, con pocos casos reportados en la literatura, siendo este caso el primero reportado en Colombia y Latinoamérica(AU)
Pleomorphic Adenoma is the most prevalent benign tumor among the major salivary glands; nevertheless, this is not the exclusive anatomic localization. Myoepithelial cells cover the basal membrane of the terminal portions of different exocrine glandular tissues including the salivary glands, lacrimal glands, mammary tissue and sweat glands. Consequently, it is not rare that this kind tumor originate in tissues different from the salivary glands. The vulvar pleomorphic adenoma is an uncommon finding, with few reported cases in literature. Actuality this the first case reported in Colombia and Latin America(AU)
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Neoplasias Vulvares/diagnóstico por imagem , Adenoma Pleomorfo/patologia , Adenoma Pleomorfo/epidemiologia , Adenoma Pleomorfo/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
The aim of the present study was to analyze the in vitro effect of various doses of epidermal growth factor (EGF; 5 and 10 ng/ml) on matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) secretion and E-cadherin/ß-catenin expression by co-cultured cells that mimic an in situ carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma, where benign myoepithelial cells from a pleomorphic adenoma surround malignant epithelial cells. EGF was supplemented in various doses and the effects were evaluated following four days of cell culture. ELISA was performed to determine MMP-2 secretion levels. Gene expression for E-cadherin and ß-catenin was analyzed using quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The results revealed that E-cadherin expression decreased when the cells were supplemented with 5 ng/ml EGF. ELISA results indicated that MMP-2 secretion increased when EGF was supplemented at concentrations of 5 and 10 ng/ml. The present findings demonstrated that EGF may be involved in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process via altering the E-cadherin/ß-catenin complex and increasing MMP-2 secretion, which may then favor the dissolution of the basement membrane to the benefit of malignant cell clusters, contributing to the development of an invasive phenotype in this in vitro model of tumorigenesis.
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Se presenta caso de paciente de sexo femenino de 53 años de edad con tumor parotídeo izquierdo de larvada evolución, con crecimiento progresivo y otalgia ipsilateral en los últimos meses, estudiado previamente con tomografía de cuello con contraste y resonancia magnética que destacan masa del lóbulo profundo de la parótida de características imagenológicas benignas. Se realizó parotidectomía del lóbulo profundo con resección tumoral preservando el nervio facial casi en su totalidad con excepción de rama marginal, la biopsia de la pieza quirúrgica fue informada como carcinoma epitelialmioepitelial de bajo grado, un tumor infrecuente de las glándulas salivales. Se decidió completar la parotidectomía superficial y realizar vaciamiento ganglionar selectivo lateral ipsilateral, complementando el tratamiento con radioterapia. Además se presenta una revisión de la literatura correspondiente.
We present a case of a 53 years old female patient with a left parotid tumor, with slow evolution, progressive growth and ipsilateral otalgia during later months. She was previously studied by tomography of the neck with contrast and magnetic resonance, which showed the mass of the deep lobe to have benign imaging characteristics. A parotidectomy of deep lobe was performed, with tumoral resection, preserving the facial nerve with the exception of the marginal branch. The biopsy was informed as epithelial-myoephitelial carcinoma, a rare salivary gland tumor. We completed the parotidectomy with neck dissection and Radiotherapy complementary was made. Besides we presented a literature review.
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Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias Parotídeas/cirurgia , Mioepitelioma/cirurgia , Neoplasias Parotídeas/patologia , Neoplasias Parotídeas/diagnóstico por imagem , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Mioepitelioma/patologia , Mioepitelioma/diagnóstico por imagem , Células Epiteliais/patologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Breast tumor resembling tall cell variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma (BTRPTC) is a rare breast lesion that is unrelated to thyroid carcinoma. Morphologically, it shows a solid papillary lesion with bland cytology, eosinophilic/amphophilic secretions, nuclear grooves, reversal of nuclear polarity (recently described), and nuclear inclusions. Clinical course is often uneventful with few exceptions reported in the literature. Herein, we report three additional cases. METHODS: Immunohistochemical staining and next-generation sequencing was performed on all three cases. RESULTS: The lesional cells on all cases were positive for cytokeratin 5 and S100, with weak expression/lack of estrogen receptor. No staining was observed for myoepithelial markers (p63 and myosin heavy chain) around the lesion. IDH2 mutations were identified in two cases at nucleotide 172 (cases 1 and 3). ATM gene mutation was identified in cases 2 and 3 and PIK3CA mutation in case 3. All patients are currently without disease. CONCLUSIONS: BTRPTC is a slow-growing neoplastic lesion that needs to be distinguished from other papillary lesions for optimizing therapy.
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Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Carcinoma/patologia , Mutação , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/patologia , Idoso , Neoplasias da Mama/química , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Carcinoma Papilar , Feminino , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Queratina-5/análise , Proteínas de Membrana/análise , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cadeias Pesadas de Miosina/análise , Receptores de Estrogênio/análise , Câncer Papilífero da TireoideRESUMO
Chromosomal instability, leading to aneuploidy, is one of the hallmarks of human cancers. USP44 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 44) is an important molecule that plays a regulatory role in the mitotic checkpoint and USP44 loss causes chromosome mis-segregation, aneuploidy and tumorigenesis in vivo. In this study, it was investigated the immunoexpression of USP44 in 28 malignant salivary gland neoplasms and associated the results with DNA ploidy status assessed by image cytometry. USP44 protein was widely expressed in most of the tumor samples and no clear association could be established between its expression and DNA ploidy status or tumor size. On this basis, it may be concluded that the aneuploidy of the salivary gland cancers included in this study was not driven by loss of USP44 protein expression.
Resumo Instabilidade cromossômica acarretando aneuploidia é um dos fatores marcantes de neoplasias malignas humanas. USP44 (peptidase específica de ubiquitina 44) é uma importante molécula que exerce um papel regulador no ciclo celular e sua perda pode acarretar em segregação cromossômica deficiente, aneuploidia e desenvolvimento de tumores in vivo. Neste estudo, investigou-se a expressão imuno-histoquímica da proteína USP44 em 28 neoplasias malignas de glândulas salivares, associando-se os resultados com o estado de ploidia do DNA avaliado por citometria de fluxo. A proteína USP44 apresentou ampla expressão na maioria das amostras avaliadas e não foi observada associação entre a expressão protéica e o estado de ploidia do DNA ou extensão do tumor. Baseando-se nos resultados, concluiu-se que a aneuploidia das neoplasias malignas de glândulas de salivares incluídas neste estudo não foi influenciada pela perda de expressão da proteína USP44.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Adulto Jovem , Aneuploidia , DNA/genética , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/genética , Proteases Específicas de Ubiquitina/metabolismoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Ductal carcinoma in situ is the last step preceding invasive ductal carcinoma in breast carcinogenesis. OBJECTIVE: We investigated the role of myoepithelial cells and epithelium characteristics as predictors of the risk of stromal invasion. METHODS: We selected 236 cases with initial diagnosis of DCIS followed by surgical ressection distributed in groups 1 (without invasion) and 2 (with invasive carcinoma). RESULTS: The risk of stromal invasion after a DCIS diagnosis in biopsy was associated to triple-negative profile and loss of CD10 expression by myoepithelial cells, and inversely associated with CK5/6 expression by neoplastic cells and high expression of Smooth Muscle Myosin Heavy Chain (SMMHC) by myoepithelial cells. CONCLUSIONS: A combination of characteristics of epithelial and myoepithelial cells in DCIS in biopsy specimens is related to the risk of stromal invasion.