Head and Neck Diseases by Alexandros G.Sfakianakis: 10/28/18

Κυριακή 28 Οκτωβρίου 2018

Patterns of Hysteresis Between Induction and Emergence of Neuroanesthesia are Present in Spinal and Intracranial Surgeries

Background: Recovery of consciousness is usually seen as a passive process, with emergence from anesthesia depicted as the inverse process of induction resulting from the elimination of anesthetic drugs from their central nervous system sites of action. However, that need not be the case. Recently it has been argued that we might encounter hysteresis to changes in the state of consciousness, known as neural inertia. This phenomenon has been debated in neuroanesthesia, as manipulation of the brain might further influence recovery of consciousness. The present study is aimed at assessing hysteresis between induction and emergence under propofol-opioid neuroanesthesia in humans using estimated propofol concentrations in both spinal and intracranial surgeries. Methods: We identified the moments of loss (LOR) and recovery of responsiveness (ROR) in 21 craniotomies and 25 spinal surgeries. Propofol was given slowly until loss of responsiveness and stopped at the end of surgery. An opioid was present at induction and recovery. Propofol infused was recorded and plasma and effect-site concentrations were estimated using 2 pharmacokinetic models. Dose-response curves were generated. Estimated propofol plasma and effect-site concentrations were compared to assess hysteresis. Results: Estimated propofol concentrations at LOR and ROR showed hysteresis. Whether for spinal or intracranial surgeries, the EC50 of propofol at which half of the patients entered and exited the state of responsiveness was significantly different. Conclusions: Hysteresis was observed between propofol concentrations at LOR and ROR, in both patients presenting for spinal and intracranial surgeries. Manipulation of the brain does not appear to change patterns of hysteresis, suggesting that neural inertia may occur in humans, in a way similar to that found in animal species. These findings justify performing a clinical study in patients using measured propofol concentrations to assess neural inertia. Supported by the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia with the reference projects SFRH/BD/98915/2013 and UID/SEM/50022/2013. The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Address correspondence to: Ana Leitão Ferreira, MSc, MS, Center of Clinical Investigation in Anesthesiology, Service of Anesthesiology, Hospital Center of Porto, Largo Professor Abel Salazar, 4099-001 Porto, Portugal (e-mail: ana.leitao.ferreira@gmail.com). Received April 12, 2018 Accepted September 14, 2018 Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved

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Journal Club

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A Stab in the Back: An Unusual Case of Cutaneous Neural Infiltration as a Manifestation of Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder of Natural Killer Cells

Abstract: Chronic lymphoproliferative disorder of natural killer cells (CLPDNK) is a rare heterogenous indolent disorder comprising a persistent peripheral blood cell count of more than ≥2 × 109/L natural killer cells for over 6 months. We report an unusual case of cutaneous neural infiltration as a manifestation of CLPDNK. A 52-year-old woman with a background of CLPDNK was referred to dermatology with a painful rash primarily affecting her back. Skin biopsies revealed a neurotropic atypical lymphoid infiltration. Results of immunohistochemistry studies showed CD8, CD56, granzyme B, perforin positivity, and CD3 negativity in keeping with an atypical neurotropic lymphoid infiltrate consistent with cutaneous involvement by the patient's known CLPDNK. Cutaneous lesions and peripheral neuropathy in patients with CLPDNK have been reported; however, the involvement of cutaneous peripheral nerves as described in our case has not been reported before. Correspondence: Sarah Ní Mhaolcatha, Department of Pathology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland (e-mail: Sarah.Nimhaolcatha@hse.ie). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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A Granular Cell Tumor Appearing at a Vaccination Site, a Possible Reaction to Trauma?

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Syringotropic Lichen Planus: A Potential Histopathologic Mimicker of Syringotropic Mycosis Fungoides

Abstract: Perieccrine inflammation may be observed in several different dermatoses, but true permeation of the secretory coil by lymphocytes (lymphocytic syringotropism) is a rather uncommon finding, usually observed in mycosis fungoides (MF—syringotropic MF). Rare cases of syringotropic lichen striatus and lymphocytic autoimmune hidradenitis showing a similar pattern have been described as well. We describe an exceptional case of lichen planus (LP) characterized by marked lymphocytic syringotropism with focal hyperplasia of the eccrine epithelium. Histopathology was characterized by the combination of features of conventional LP, prominent permeation of the secretory portion of the eccrine glands by reactive lymphocytes, and focal involvement of a hair follicle. Syringotropic LP may be regarded as a histologic mimicker of syringotropic MF, thus representing a potential diagnostic pitfall. Correspondence: Lorenzo Cerroni, MD, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 8, A-8036 Graz, Austria (e-mail: lorenzo.cerroni@medunigraz.at). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Violaceous Plaques and Nodules: Challenge

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Monitoring Melanoma Using Circulating Free DNA

Abstract

Genetic material derived from tumours is constantly shed into the circulation of cancer patients both in the form of circulating free nucleic acids and within circulating cells or extracellular vesicles. Monitoring cancer-specific genomic alterations, particularly mutant allele frequencies, in circulating nucleic acids allows for a non-invasive liquid biopsy for detecting residual disease and response to therapy. The advent of molecular targeted treatments and immunotherapies with increasing effectiveness requires corresponding effective molecular biology methods for the detection of biomarkers such as circulating nucleic acid to monitor and ultimately personalise therapy. The use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods, such as droplet digital PCR, allows for a very sensitive analysis of circulating tumour DNA, but typically only a limited number of gene mutations can be detected in parallel. In contrast, next-generation sequencing allows for parallel analysis of multiple mutations in many genes. The development of targeted next-generation sequencing cancer gene panels optimised for the detection of circulating free DNA now provides both the flexibility of multiple mutation analysis coupled with a sensitivity that approaches or even matches droplet digital PCR. In this review, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these current molecular technologies in conjunction with how this field is evolving in the context of melanoma diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of response to therapy.

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Acute cholecystitis and gallbladder perforation leading to massive haemoperitoneum in a patient taking rivaroxaban

We present the case of an 80-year old man taking rivaroxaban for atrial fibrillation who sustained massive intra-abdominal bleeding in the setting of acute cholecystitis. CT scan on admission revealed evidence of active bleeding into the gallbladder lumen and gallbladder perforation. Immediate resuscitation was commenced with intravenous fluids, antibiotics and blood products. Despite attempts to correct coagulopathy, the patient's haemodynamic status deteriorated and an emergency laparotomy was performed, with open cholecystectomy, washout and haemostasis. The patient had a largely uneventful recovery and was discharged on day 11 of admission. Patients with coagulopathies, whether pharmacological or due to underlying disease processes, are at very high risk of severe haemorrhagic complications and subsequent morbidity. As such, prompt recognition and operative management of haemorrhagic perforated cholecystitis is of crucial importance.

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Infection of a tophaceous nodule of the wirst and hand

Tophaceous gout occurs years after recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis. The urate deposits are incriminated in the inflammatory process; however, their infection is exceptional. We report the observation of an infected gouty tophus of the pinky and the wrist of a 40-year-old man, presented as an excruciating inflammatory pain with buff-yellow swelling of the fifth right finger and wrist in a febrile context. As a matter of fact, the evolution was favourable after surgical excision and antibiotic therapy. The infection of a tophus is an exceptional complication of the gout. In daily practice, this diagnosis is really a difficult challenge for the clinician. The systematic bacteriological examination of the tophi with cutaneous fistulation is necessary to introduce prematurely an adapted treatment.

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Rare extraspinal cause of acute lumbar radiculopathy

A 60-year-old man presented to an outpatient pain management clinic with antalgic gait and left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy from an unknown aetiology. A lumbar MRI revealed minimal disc protrusion at L3 and a partially visualised left-sided kidney abnormality. Abdominal and pelvic CT demonstrated severe hydronephrosis of the left kidney compressing the left psoas major. The patient was immediately referred to an outside hospital for nephrology workup, and following nephrostomy tube, his radicular pain resolved. He remained asymptomatic at 4 weeks follow-up. We found two cases of postsurgical, retroperitoneal fluid collection that caused lumbar radiculopathy, but none associated with hydronephrosis. To our knowledge, this is the first case in the literature to report hydronephrosis as the potential aetiology of lumbar radiculopathy, which highlights an important clinical reminder: to consider extraspinal aetiologies in all patients who present with lumbar radiculopathy, when clinical symptoms, examination findings and diagnostic studies present with unusual characteristics.

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Coexisting polyarticular septic arthritis, gout and pseudogout

A case of a 67-year-old man with coexisting polyarticular septic arthritis due to group G Streptococcus, gout and pseudogout is presented. Septic arthritis of the left knee joint was further complicated by the development of an adjacent osteomyelitis. Appropriate management led to a full clinical recovery. Atypical clinical presentations in elderly, need for a sampling of more than one joint in polyarthritis and a summary of similar cases in literature is discussed.

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Rare vascular complication of acute meningococcal meningitis in a child

Description

A 5-year-old boy presented with fever for 4 days and acute-onset weakness of the right upper and lower limb for 1 day. There was no history of headache, seizures, vomiting and altered sensorium, rash or bleeding from any site. On examination, he had normal mentation, neck stiffness, Kernig's sign, right-sided upper motor neuron facial palsy and right hemiparesis. The rest of the systemic examination was unremarkable. A clinical diagnosis of acute meningitis with left Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) territory stroke was made.

Cerebrospinal fluid examination revealed 980 cells/µL (90% polymorphonuclear leucocytes and 10% lymphocytes), glucose 47 mg/dL, proteins 110 mg/dL and Neisseria meningitides antigen was positive; however, no organism could be isolated on microscopy and culture. He was unimmunised for meningococcal vaccine. Blood culture was sterile. Detailed stroke and immune deficiency work-up was negative. MRI of the brain showed altered signal changes in left frontal lobe, anterior limb of the internal capsule,...

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Unique retroinnominate course of the left brachiocephalic vein

Description

A 4-year-old girl diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot on transthoracic echocardiogram, was referred for a CT angiography (CTA) for preoperative anatomical assessment of the primary cardiac defect and associated cardiovascular anomalies. Review of CTA images revealed a unique anomalous course of the left brachiocephalic vein (*) where it was seen crossing the midline above the arch, anterior to the left common carotid artery (LCCA) and left subclavian artery (LSCA) but coursing posterior to the innominate artery, before joining the right brachiocephalic vein (RBCV) to form the right superior vena cava (RSVC) (figure 1A–D).

Figure 1

Volume rendered and axial maximum intensity projection images of CT angiography (A–D) depicts the left brachiocephalic vein (*) traversing anterior to the left subclavian artery and left common carotid artery and posterior to the innominate artery, before joining the right brachiocephalic vein. LCCA, left common carotid artery; LSCA, left subclavian artery; RBCV, right...

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Vocal fold paresis as a surgical complication: our 10‐year experience with 162 incidents

Clinical Otolaryngology, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.

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EASI p‐EASI: predicting disease severity in atopic dermatitis patients treated with Cyclosporin A

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Indications of Transnasal Humidified Rapid‐Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange (THRIVE) in laryngoscopy, a prospective study of 19 cases

Clinical Otolaryngology, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.

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The Laryngoscope, Volume 128, Issue S3, Page iii-iv, October 2018.

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Masthead

The Laryngoscope, Volume 128, Issue S3, Page i-ii, October 2018.

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The Laryngoscope, Volume 128, Issue 10, Page iii-vi, October 2018.

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Masthead

The Laryngoscope, Volume 128, Issue 10, Page i-ii, October 2018.

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No evidence of adverse fertility and pregnancy outcomes in patients with unrecognised and untreated multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Clinical Endocrinology, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.

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The protective effect of cheese consumption at 18 months on allergic diseases in the first 6 years

Allergy, Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-.

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Pioneers in dermatology and venereology: an interview with Prof. Sam Shuster

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1841-1844, November 2018.

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The Dermatologist and psoriatic arthritis

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1836-1837, November 2018.

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Review of a recently delineated longitudinal lesion of the nail: onychopapilloma

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1839-1840, November 2018.

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Health economy in dermatology

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1835-1835, November 2018.

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Issue Information

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1829-1834, November 2018.

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Announcement

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 2042-2042, November 2018.

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Forthcoming Events

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 2041-2041, November 2018.

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Professional soccer and skin temperature

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue 11, Page 1838-1838, November 2018.

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Gerontodermatology: the fragility of the epidermis in older adults

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Volume 32, Issue S4, Page 1-20, November 2018.

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Tumor suppressor miR-145-5p sensitizes prolactinoma to bromocriptine by downregulating TPT1

Abstract

Purpose

Prolactinoma is the most commonly seen secretory tumor of pituitary glands, which accounts for approximately up to 40% of total pituitary adenomas. Due to its high drug resistance, dopamine agonist, such as bromocriptine, has limited effect on the treatment of patients with prolactinoma. Recent discoveries have revealed that multiple miRNAs were involved in regulating drug resistance. In this research, we explored the relationship between miR-145-5p expression as well as bromocriptine sensitivity both in vitro and in vivo.

Methods

To study the role of miR-145-5p in drug resistance of prolactinoma, the expression levels of miR-145-5p in bromocriptine-resistant prolactinoma cell line MMQ/BRC and its parental cell line MMQ cells, 24 bromocriptine-resistant as well as eight sensitive clinical samples were measured by qRT-PCR. Moreover, CCK8, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence were performed to identify the biological characteristics of MMQ/BRC and MMQ. TPT1 was predicted as a direct target gene of miR-145-5p by bioinformatic methods. In addition, qRT-PCR, western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the expression level of TPT1 in clinical specimens and cell lines. Xenograft mouse model was constructed to analyze whether miR-145-5p could reverse bromocriptine resistance in prolactinoma in vivo.

Results

In our study, bromocriptine-resistant prolactinoma clinical samples and cell line had decreased miR-145-5p levels and expressed high levels of TPT1 compared with their sensitive counterparts. Bioinformatic methods and our preliminary dual luciferase reporter assay were utilized to elucidate that TPT1 was a direct target gene of miR-145-5p. Furthermore, introducing miR-145-5p mimic into MMQ cells led to a decrease of IC50 along with upregulation of TPT1; nevertheless, transfecting the corresponding inhibitor into MMQ cells resulted in an upregulation of IC50 as well as reduction of TPT1.

Conclusions

Collectively, our findings elucidated the role of miR-145-5p as an important regulator of drug resistance in prolactinoma by controlling TPT1, and implicated the potential application of miR-145-5p in cancer therapy as well.

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