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BACKGROUND: Bullous pilomatricoma is a rare variant of pilomatricoma. As it has been published in sporadic case reports, a limited understanding of its clinicopathological characteristics restricts its effective diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to analyze the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of bullous pilomatricoma to better understand the bullous transformation of pilomatricoma. METHODS: The authors conducted a retrospective study of 12 patients with bullous pilomatricoma and compared their clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical data with those of patients with ordinary pilomatricoma. RESULTS: Bullous pilomatricoma showed no sex preference, with a mean onset age of 31.2 years. The common sites were the upper extremities and trunk. Bullous pilomatricoma had a shorter disease duration, a larger diameter, and a greater tendency to increase in size than those of ordinary pilomatricoma. Histopathologically, bullous pilomatricoma had a shorter duration, lesser calcification, more mitotic figures, and distinct dermal features from those of ordinary pilomatricoma. Immunohistochemically, the expression of Matrix Metalloprotease (MMP)-2, MMP-9, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3), and VEGF-C was elevated. STUDY LIMITATIONS: The study was retrospective, and the sample size was small. CONCLUSION: The distinctive features of bullous pilomatricoma potentially result from dermal changes associated with the release of angiogenic factors and proteolytic enzymes. This comprehensive analysis provides novel insights into the clinical features and pathogenesis of bullous pilomatricoma.

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Abstract Background Bullous pilomatricoma is a rare variant of pilomatricoma. As it has been published in sporadic case reports, a limited understanding of its clinicopathological characteristics restricts its effective diagnosis and treatment. Objectives This study aimed to analyze the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of bullous pilomatricoma to better understand the bullous transformation of pilomatricoma. Methods The authors conducted a retrospective study of 12 patients with bullous pilomatricoma and compared their clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical data with those of patients with ordinary pilomatricoma. Results Bullous pilomatricoma showed no sex preference, with a mean onset age of 31.2 years. The common sites were the upper extremities and trunk. Bullous pilomatricoma had a shorter disease duration, a larger diameter, and a greater tendency to increase in size than those of ordinary pilomatricoma. Histopathologically, bullous pilomatricoma had a shorter duration, lesser calcification, more mitotic figures, and distinct dermal features from those of ordinary pilomatricoma. Immunohistochemically, the expression of Matrix Metalloprotease (MMP)-2, MMP-9, vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3 (VEGFR-3), and VEGF-C was elevated. Study limitations The study was retrospective, and the sample size was small. Conclusion The distinctive features of bullous pilomatricoma potentially result from dermal changes associated with the release of angiogenic factors and proteolytic enzymes. This comprehensive analysis provides novel insights into the clinical features and pathogenesis of bullous pilomatricoma.

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Background: Despite the existence of national and international guidelines, multiple studies show that the clinical use of blood components is not based on scientific evidence; this situation replicates, therefore it was necessary to apply an assessment tool in our medical unit. Objective: Assessment the knowledge in transfusion medicine in medical residents who have high requirements of blood hemocomponentes in Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Especialidades No.1 Centro Médico Nacional Bajío. Material and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was designed, and through a validated test the knowledge in transfusional medicine of residents of the unit was evaluated. Results: 100 residents participated in the research, most of them from the anesthesiology department; as a result, the evaluation tool showed a "Fair" performance in 75% of the participants. No specialty achieved a "Satisfactory" result. Conclusions: The application of this tool is the first step to develop and implement strategies to reduce unjustified transfusions of blood components and thus continue to provide excellent care to beneficiaries, minimizing risks and optimizing institutional resources.

Introducción: a pesar de la existencia de guías tanto nacionales como internacionales, múltiples estudios han puesto de manifiesto que el uso clínico de hemocomponentes no está basado en la evidencia científica; esta situación se replica y es necesario modificarla. Por ello, se planteó aplicar una herramienta de evaluación de conocimientos en medicina transfusional para tal fin en nuestra unidad. Objetivo: evaluar el conocimiento sobre medicina transfusional en médicos residentes de las especialidades con más demandas de hemocomponentes del Hospital de Especialidades No.1 del Centro Médico Nacional Bajío. Material y métodos: se diseñó un estudio transversal descriptivo y, por medio de un examen validado, se evaluó el conocimiento en medicina transfusional de médicos residentes de las especialidades que indican el mayor número de transfusiones en la unidad. Resultados: se contó con la participación de 100 residentes; la mayor participación fue de la especialidad de Anestesiología. El 75% de los participantes obtuvieron un desempeño "Regular" en la herramienta de evaluación. Ninguna especialidad alcanzó un resultado "Satisfactorio". Conclusiones: la aplicación de esta herramienta es el primer paso para desarrollar e implementar estrategias que permitan disminuir las transfusiones de hemocomponentes injustificadas y de esta manera seguir brindando una atención de excelencia a los derechohabientes, minimizando riesgos y optimizando recursos institucionales.

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Gastric cancer is a multifactorial disease with important genetic and environmental factors. It is the fifth most common cancer in incidence, and the fourth cause of death secondary to cancer. The incidence of early-onset gastric cancer is increasing worldwide, but clinical information on these patients has not been well established. We analyzed the association between age and clinical, endoscopic, and histopathological characteristics of gastric cancer at the time of diagnosis in a Latin American population. A retrospective and descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using the database of the Gastroenterology Service of the Clínica Foscal and Clínica Foscal Internacional in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Between January 2016 and December 2019, 259 de novo gastric cancer cases were diagnosed, of which 36 patients (13.9%) were 40 years old or younger. In patients with early-onset gastric, the prevalence of gastric cancer diagnosis was lower in men. A family history of gastric cancer or any other neoplasm was not associated with a higher prevalence of gastric neoplasms. In young patients, vomiting and ascites were more common, the preferred anatomical location was the body of the stomach, and the Borrmann IV classification and the diffuse-type histology were more likely. Our study showed an approximation of the characteristics of early-onset gastric cancer in a Latin American population, where we observed that early-onset gastric cancer has different demographic, anatomical, and histological features than late-onset gastric cancer.

El cáncer gástrico es una enfermedad multifactorial con importantes factores genéticos y ambientales. Es el quinto cáncer más común en incidencia y la cuarta causa de muerte secundaria al cáncer. La incidencia del cáncer gástrico de inicio temprano está aumentando en todo el mundo, pero la información clínica sobre estos pacientes no está bien establecida. Analizamos la asociación entre la edad y las características clínicas, endoscópicas e histopatológicas del cáncer gástrico al momento del diagnóstico en una población latinoamericana. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de corte transversal utilizando la base de datos del Servicio de Gastroenterología de la Clínica Foscal y Clínica Foscal Internacional en Bucaramanga, Colombia. Entre enero de 2016 y diciembre de 2019 se diagnosticaron 259 casos de cáncer gástrico de novo, de los cuales 36 pacientes (13,9%) tenían 40 años o menos. En pacientes con enfermedad gástrica de inicio temprano, la prevalencia del diagnóstico de cáncer gástrico fue menor en los hombres. El antecedente familiar de cáncer gástrico o cualquier otra neoplasia no se asoció con una mayor prevalencia de neoplasias gástricas. En pacientes jóvenes fueron más frecuentes los vómitos y la ascitis, la localización anatómica preferida fue el cuerpo del estómago, siendo más probable la clasificación de Borrmann IV y la histología de tipo difuso. Nuestro estudio mostró una aproximación a las características del cáncer gástrico de inicio temprano en una población latinoamericana, donde observamos que el cáncer gástrico de inicio temprano tiene diferentes características demográficas, anatómicas e histológicas que el cáncer gástrico de inicio tardío.

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Introdução: O câncer do colo do útero é ainda um importante problema de saúde pública no Brasil e no mundo. A qualidade dos exames de rastreio e de confirmação diagnóstica são fundamentais para que as ações de controle do câncer alcancem efetivo impacto sobre a mortalidade. Objetivo: Analisar as informações registradas no campo descritivo dos motivos da insatisfatoriedade dos exames histopatológicos do colo do útero. Método: Estudo descritivo com dados do Sistema de Informação do Câncer (SISCAN) de mulheres que realizaram exame histopatológico do colo do útero no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no período de 2014 a 2017. Foram analisados 1.236 exames histopatológicos do colo do útero. Os motivos de insatisfatoriedade especificados no campo descritivo foram analisados, reclassificados e, quando pertinente, foram redistribuídos nos campos existentes para exames satisfatórios. Resultados: Foram classificados incorretamente como 'insatisfatório' 262 exames (21,2%), dos quais, 11,25% foram reclassificados como lesão de caráter benigno, 5,91% como lesão de alto grau, 1,46% como carcinoma, 0,24% como adenocarcinoma e 0,24% como adenocarcinoma in situ. Conclusão: O estudo demonstrou um percentual expressivo de erros nos laudos classificados como insatisfatórios no SUS, apontando a necessidade de capacitar profissionais que emitem laudo histopatológico de forma a evitar erros diagnósticos.

Introduction: Cervical cancer is still an important public health problem in Brazil and worldwide. The quality of screening and diagnostic confirmation tests are essential for cancer control actions to achieve an effective impact on mortality. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the information registered in the description field of the motives for the unsatisfactoriness of the histopathological exams of the cervix. Method: Descriptive study using data of the Cancer Information System (SISCAN) of women who underwent histopathological examination of the cervix in the Unified Health System (SUS) in the period from 2014 to 2017.1,236 histopathological examinations of the cervix were analyzed.The reasons for unsatisfactoriness specified in the description field were analyzed and reclassified and, when relevant, were reassigned to the existing fields for satisfactory exams. Results: 262 exams (21.2%) were incorrectly classified as 'unsatisfactory', in which 11.25% were reclassified as a benign lesion, 5.91% as a high-grade lesion, 1.46% as carcinoma, 0.24% as adenocarcinoma and 0.24% as adenocarcinoma in situ. Conclusion: The study showed a significant percentage of errors in reports classified as unsatisfactory in SUS, pointing out the need to train professionals who issue histopathological reports in order to avoid diagnostic errors.

Introducción: El cáncer de cuello uterino sigue siendo un importante problema de salud pública en Brasil y en todo el mundo. La calidad de las pruebas de cribado y las de confirmación diagnóstica son fundamentales para que las acciones de control del cáncer logren un impacto efectivo en la mortalidad. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la información registrada en el campo descriptivo de las razones de la insatisfacción de los exámenes histopatológicos del cuello uterino. Método: Estudio descriptivo que utilizó datos del Sistema de Información del Cáncer (SISCAN) de mujeres a las que se les realizó examen histopatológico cervicouterino en el Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) de 2014 a 2017. Se analizaron 1.236 exámenes histopatológicos cervicouterino. útero. Los motivos de insatisfacción especificados en el campo descriptivo se analizaron y reclasificaron y, cuando fue relevante, se redistribuyeron en los campos existentes de satisfacción con el examen. Resultados: 262 exámenes (21,2%) se clasificaron incorrectamente como 'insatisfactorios', en los que el 11,25% se reclasificó como lesión benigna, el 5,91% como lesión de alto grado, el 1,46% como carcinoma, 0,24 % como adenocarcinoma y 0,24% como adenocarcinoma in situ. Conclusión: El estudio mostró un porcentaje significativo de errores en informes calificados como insatisfactorios en el SUS, señalando la necesidad de formar profesionales que emitan informes histopatológicos para evitar errores diagnósticos.

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ABSTRACT The osteoblastoma-like tumor is a rare condition with limited information about its treatment in the current medical literature. The tumor histologically resembles osteoblastoma, although the imaging features are similar to those seen in primary vascular lesions. Due to the uncertainty in the biological behavior of this tumor and because it is an unusual diagnosis, treatment can be aggressive, such as amputation, en bloc resection, and/or chemotherapy. This work reports a rare case of a patient with multicentric osteoblastoma-like in the craniofacial region, treated aggressively with total resection of the lesions.

RESUMEN El tipo osteoblastoma es una afección poco común y la literatura médica actual tiene información limitada sobre su tratamiento. Es histológicamente similar al osteoblastoma, aunque las características de las imágenes son similares a las que se observan en las lesiones vasculares primarias. Por la incertidumbre de su comportamiento biológico y por tratarse de un diagnóstico poco habitual, el tratamiento puede ser agresivo, con amputación, resección en bloque y/o quimioterapia. Este trabajo reporta un caso raro de osteoblastoma multicéntrico en la región craneofacial, tratado de manera agresiva con resección total de las lesiones.

RESUMO O osteoblastoma-like é uma condição rara, e a literatura médica atual tem informações limitadas sobre seu tratamento. Ele se assemelha histologicamente ao osteoblastoma, embora as características imaginológicas sejam semelhantes às observadas nas lesões vasculares primárias. Devido à incerteza do seu comportamento biológico e por se tratar de um diagnóstico incomum, o tratamento pode ser agressivo, com amputação, ressecção em bloco e/ou quimioterapia. Este trabalho relata um caso raro de osteoblastoma-like multicêntrico em região craniofacial, tratado de forma agressiva com ressecção total das lesões.

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O onicomatricoma é um tumor raro do complexo ungueal, de etiologia desconhecida. Apresenta-se com maior incidência em mulheres na 5ª década de vida. Contudo, é possível que esta ocorrência esteja equivocada devido a dados e informações que ainda não foram seguramente esclarecidos. O propósito do presente estudo é fazer uma revisão de literatura e relatar dois casos de onicomatricoma. Foram incluídos dois pacientes do sexo masculino, com faixa etária distinta e apresentações diferentes do tumor. O entendimento deste trabalho evidencia que a raridade e a incidência relatadas na literatura são questionáveis, e que o onicomatricoma pode ser subdiagnosticado

Onychomatricoma is a rare tumor of the nail complex of unknown etiology. It has a higher incidence in women in the 5th decade of life. However, this occurrence may be mistaken due to data and information that have not yet been fully elucidated. This study aims to review the literature and report two cases of onychomatricoma. We included two male patients with different age ranges and different tumor presentations. This study shows that the rarity and incidence reported in the literature are questionable and that the onychomatricoma can be underdiagnosed

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SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus causing an infection and illness referred to as COVID-19. As of July 7th of 2020, this virus has been associated worldwide with over 12 million of infections and more than 550,000 deaths. Transmission rate of SARS-CoV-2 in the population is high, and the origin of this coronavirus appears to be related to some species of the bat. However, scientific information related to the pathogenesis, and immune response to COVID-19 changes rapidly, which is why the aim of this work is to provide recent information related to an exacerbated inflammatory immune response which causes multiorgan failure and patient death. The timely identification of infected individuals will be key to stop the spread of infection and in severe cases to establish optimal strategies to reduce the risk of death in critically ill patients. In this review, we have considered the latest findings collected from the clinical studies, diagnostic tests, and treatment for COVID-19. Information presented here will help to the better understanding of this disease.

El SARS-CoV-2 es un nuevo virus que causa la enfermedad denominada COVID-19. Este virus ha generado hasta el 7 de julio de 2020 12 millones de contagios y más de 550 000 muertes en todo el mundo. Se sabe que la tasa de transmisión es muy alta y su origen está relacionado con una especie del murciélago. Sin embargo, la información científica relacionada con la COVID-19 cambia rápidamente, por lo que este trabajo tiene como objetivo aportar información reciente y relacionada con el desarrollo de la respuesta inflamatoria exacerbada, que con frecuencia causa falla orgánica múltiple y muerte del paciente. La rápida identificación de los individuos infectados es clave para detener la propagación de esta enfermedad y en los casos más graves establecer estrategias que permitan la reducción de la infección y del riesgo de muerte. En esta revisión, hemos considerado los últimos hallazgos recopilados de los estudios clínicos, pruebas diagnósticas y de tratamiento para COVID-19. La información presentada en este trabajo contribuirá al entendimiento de esta enfermedad.

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Se presenta una investigación histórica acerca de la fundación y evolución del capítulo de la Sociedad Cubana de Patología Clínica en Cienfuegos, contextualizada en los antecedentes, desarrollo y situación actual de los laboratorios clínicos en la provincia. Se enuncian las tareas de mayor complejidad e importancia, desarrolladas por los miembros de esa sociedad científica desde su fundación hasta la actualidad, así como los retos futuros.

A historical research is presented about the foundation and evolution of the Cuban subsidiary of clinical pathology in Cienfuegos, contextualized in antecedents, development and present situation of the clinical laboratories in the province. The most complex and important tasks which were developed by the members of the scientific society from its foundation to the current period are stated, so as future challenges.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of continued education provided by an external quality control laboratory on the indicators of internal quality control of cytopathology exams. METHODS: The internal quality assurance indicators for cytopathology exams from 12 laboratories monitored by the External Quality Control Laboratory were evaluated. Overall, 185,194 exams were included, 98,133 of which referred to the period preceding implementation of a continued education program, while 87,061 referred to the period following this intervention. Data were obtained from the Cervical Cancer Database of the Brazilian National Health Service. RESULTS: Following implementation of the continued education program, the positivity index (PI) remained within recommended limits in four laboratories. In another four laboratories, the PI progressed from below the limits to within the recommended standards. In one laboratory, the PI remained low, in two laboratories, it remained very low, and in one, it increased from very low to low. The percentage of exams compatible with a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL) remained within the recommended limits in five laboratories, while in three laboratories it progressed from below the recommended levels to >0.4% of the total number of satisfactory exams, and in four laboratories it remained below the standard limit. Both the percentage of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) in relation to abnormal exams, and the ratio between ASC-US and intraepithelial lesions remained within recommended levels in all the laboratories investigated. CONCLUSION: An improvement was found in the indicators represented by the positivity index and the percentage of exams compatible with a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, showing that the role played by the external quality control laboratory in providing continued education contributed towards improving laboratory staff skills ...

OBJETIVOS: Verificar o impacto da educação continuada realizada pelo Laboratório de Monitoramento Externo da Qualidade nos indicadores de monitoramento interno da qualidade dos exames citopatológicos. MÉTODOS: O estudo avaliou os indicadores de monitoramento interno da qualidade dos exames citopatológicos de 12 laboratórios monitorados pelo Laboratório de Monitoramento Externo da Qualidade, totalizando 185.194 exames, sendo 98.133 referentes ao período antes da educação continuada e 87.061 após a educação continuada. Os dados para avaliar os indicadores foram obtidos por meio do Sistema de Informações do Câncer do Colo do Útero disponibilizados pelo Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde. RESULTADOS: Verificou-se que, após a educação continuada, quatro laboratórios mantiveram o índice de positividade (IP) dentro do recomendado, quatro que estavam abaixo passaram a ter o IP dentro do recomendado, um permaneceu baixo, dois permaneceram muito baixo e um passou de muito baixo para baixo. Em relação ao indicador percentual de exames compatíveis com lesão intraepitelial escamosa de alto grau, cinco laboratórios mantiveram o índice dentro do recomendado, três que estavam abaixo do recomendado passaram a ter esse índice acima de 0,4 e quatro permaneceram abaixo do recomendado. Os indicadores atipias de significado indeterminado/alterados e razão atipias de significado indeterminado/lesões intraepiteliais mantiveram-se dentro do recomendado em todos os laboratórios. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se melhora nos indicadores de positividade e percentual de exames compatíveis com lesão intraepitelial de alto grau, mostrando que o papel desempenhado pelo Laboratório de Monitoramento Externo da Qualidade contribui para o aprimoramento ...

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