Antonione Santos Bezerra Pinto

• Federal University of Ceará

Objetivo: Relatar um caso de Síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers, destacando as ferramentas diagnósticas utilizadas, como exames de imagem, biópsia e testes genéticos, e evidenciar a importância do diagnóstico precoce e do acompanhamento multidisciplinar para a detecção e prevenção de complicações associadas à síndrome, como o desenvolvimento de tumores. Mét...

Introdução: A eficácia da terapia endodôntica é intrinsecamente ligada à qualidade da adesão entre os cimentos endodônticos e a dentina radicular. A busca por materiais que ofereçam uma adesão otimizada é fundamental para garantir resultados duradouros e bem-sucedidos. Objetivo: Analisar de forma comparativa a força de adesão do cimento biocerâmico...

Objective: Sealer Plus BC and Bio-C Sealer are new silicate-based sealers. We aimed to evaluate the biocompatibility and bioactivity of these silicate-based endodontic sealers compared to that of AH Plus epoxy resin sealer. Material and Methods: Fifteen rats underwent a surgical procedure to create a cavity in the tibial bone, where the sealer was...

Introdução. A Síndrome das Pernas Inquietas (SPI) é um distúrbio sensório-motor do sono cuja origem ainda é pouco compreendida. Diagnosticar essa condição em crianças é particularmente desafiador, muitas vezes resultando em subdiagnóstico, destacando a importância de ferramentas como ilustrações. Relato de Caso. Este relato apresenta o caso de um m...

INTRODUÇÃO: O melanoma é um tipo de câncer de pele que se desenvolve a partir do crescimento celular descontrolado dos melanócitos cutâneos, localizados na camada basal da epiderme, destacando-se como o modelo mais agressivo e mortal dentre todas as neoplasias malignas de pele. Atualmente, o melanoma configura-se como um problema de saúde pública m...

Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad del uso de la máscara de esmalte en el software InVesalius para detectar regiones hiperdensas en imágenes de tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) de focos de esmalte en odontomas complejos. Materiales y métodos: se analizaron 25 escaneos CBCT de pacientes sometidos a cirugía y diagnóstico histopatológico de...

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) are vascular anomalies that can occur after trauma in different parts of the body, including the oral cavity, these abnormalities can trigger several consequences for the affected individual. Such abnormality can be classified as acquired, usually after some trauma or hemodialysis, and congenital. Its diagnosis, in turn...

Bipolar Disorder (BD) is characterized by chronic and complex disturbances, featuring periods of depression and phases of mania or hypomania. Considering the studies already conducted, it is important to highlight the efficacy of lithium in individuals, especially in relapse prophylaxis, acute mani a phases, and suicide prevention. Thus, this artic...

A Paquimeningite Hipertrófica é uma patologia de caráter inflamatório crônico com uma incidência rara a qual leva ao espessamento difuso ou localizado da camada meníngea dura-máter. Suas manifestações clínicas podem incluir:cefaleia, paralisia de nervos cranianos e acidente vascular encefálico. Seu diagnóstico é obtido através da associação entre q...

Objective: To analyze the effect of methylene blue and 10% curcumin in fungi and bacteria through an in vitro study using photodynamic therapy (PDT). Methods: Curcumin and methylene blue were photosensitized by a Photon Lase III laser applied for 90 s in a dark environment within a laminar flow chamber. Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans st...

INTRODUÇÃO: Uma das principais opções terapêuticas para o câncer de mama, são fármacos sintéticos análogos ao pirofosfato endógeno, chamados de bisfosfonatos. Estas substâncias atuam inibindo a reabsorção óssea mediada pelos osteoclastos e podem ser aplicadas em pacientes com lesões ósseas metastáticas do câncer de mama, mesmo sendo consideradas se...

Baço – acessório localizado dentro do parênquima pancreático – é uma anomalia congênita do tecido esplênico, com características morfológicas e histológicas semelhante ao baço normal apresentado, geralmente, na cauda do pâncreas. O baço acessório intrapancreático (BAI) trata-se, sobretudo, de uma lesão benigna, usualmente assintomática e encontrada...

Radiological diagnosis of Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC) is particularly challenging due to its radiological similarities in comparison to other odontogenic lesions. This study aimed to provide data from the literature review and to present a case report in which the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) using...

This article aims to emphasize the major influence of Ancient Greek Mythology on modern sleep medicine. An analysis of Greek texts and medical literature using the MeSH terms Greek mythology, sleep, Greek Gods, and myths was conducted to identify mythological references related to sleep medicine. The findings are discussed concerning etymology, the...

The Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy (MNTI) is an asymptomatic, pigmented neoplasm characterized by a fast and locally aggressive growth along with a rare tissue formation. In the diagnostic process, the use of imaging exams can suggest a local destruction suggestive of malignancy, a sign of bone remodeling and expansion. Therefore, as an...

La tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT) ha cambiado la forma en que se practica la radiología oral, mejorando la calidad diagnóstica, la precisión de los procedimientos quirúrgicos y su capacidad para proporcionar datos volumétricos de estructuras anatómicas y entidades patológicas son fundamentales para la mejora pronóstica, especialmente...

The odontogenic keratocyst is a benign cystic lesion that preferentially affects the posterior region of the mandible, having an infiltrative and aggressive feature with unique and varied behavior, high recurrence rates, and distinct molecular findings among odontogenic lesions. Also, its differential diagnosis and treatment is a challenge, due to...

Resumo: Introdução: O ensino de habilidades de exame físico, parte integrante e obrigatória dos currículos de escolas médicas, ocorre, tradicionalmente, com uma abordagem baseada na “demonstração e prática”, e, embora existam outros modelos, não há, até o momento, nenhuma evidência de que um seja superior ao outro. Inovações nessa área são apontada...

Objective To obtain angular measurements formed from the junction of the bilateral pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone through computed tomography scans of the conical beam of the sphenoid bone, in order to correlate them with the estimation of gender and age in a human identification process. Materials and Methods 602 computed tomography (CB...

A Síndrome de Stevens-Johnson (SSJ) e a Necrólise Epidérmica Tóxica (NET) são reações agudas que atingem predominantemente pele e mucosas causadas principalmente pelo uso de medicamentos. São patologias raras, porém apresentam um alto índice de mortalidade que está intimamente associado ao diagnóstico tardio. Diante disso, objetivou-se avaliar de q...

Os estudantes de medicina enfrentam eventos estressantes ao longo de sua carreira relacionados ao treinamento médico, tornando-os o grupo de estudantes mais angustiados entre todos os estudantes de graduação. Dessa forma, realizadou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura para avaliar a prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns (TMC) em estudantes...

Objetivo: Este relato discute as principais descobertas advindas da análise de imagens radiográficas relacionadas ao mixoma odontogênico, enfatizando a importância dos valores do coeficiente de difusão aparente (ADC) no diagnóstico. Relato de caso: Uma paciente do sexo feminino buscou tratamento por conta de um edema na região da maxila, associado...

Introdução: Devido ao alto índice de invasão, malignidade e desenvolvimento assintomático, o câncer de pâncreas é altamente letal. Uma pequena quantidade de drogas está disponível para sua abordagem. Objetivo: Diante disso, o presente estudo objetiva mapear a produção científica internacional sobre o uso de produtos naturais como terapia para o cân...

Objetivo: O artigo visa relatar a experiência da elaboração de uma página no Instagram como ferramenta facilitadora para adesão dos acadêmicos da disciplina de anatomia em meio à pandemia da Covid-19. O trabalho foi desenvolvido por acadêmicos do 2° período de medicina, da Faculdade de Ciências Humanas, Exatas e da Saúde do Piauí FAHESP-IESVAP, no...

Objetivo: Identificar o perfil epidemiológico e a evolução dos pacientes com complicações crônicas e agudas do diabetes, internados na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) de um hospital público de referência na região litorânea do Piauí. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, analítico, descritivo, retrospectivo, realizado entre de janeiro de...

O plexo braquial é formado pela união dos ramos ventrais das raízes C5-T1 e, ocasionalmente, das raízes C4 e T2, onde as causas de lesões traumáticas mais frequentes envolvem acidentes de trânsito, principalmente colisão por motocicletas. O diagnóstico preciso do nível da lesão e grau de comprometimento tem fundamental importância prognóstica e det...

O presente estudo teve como proposta o aprofundamento em relação ao tumor cardíaco Fibroelastoma Papilar (FEP). O manuscrito objetivou um levantamento bibliográfico a respeito do FEP, além de realizar uma breve revisão literária sobre essa alteração patológica e apresentar um caso clinico representativo a respeito do tema. Inicialmente, o levantame...

Introduction: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a process that uses a light source (e.g. laser), oxygen molecules and a photosensitizing agent. PDT aims to act against pathogens, including those resistant to antimicrobials. The association of PDT with natural drugs, such as Propolis, has not been widely studied. Methods: Therefore, this study aimed to...

Introduction: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a process that uses a light source (e.g. laser), oxygen molecules, and a photosensitizing agent. PDT aims to act against pathogens, including those resistant to antimicrobials. The association of PDT with natural drugs, such as Propolis, has not been widely studied. Methods: Therefore, this study aimed to...

Objetivo: Identificar a relação entre a Doença de Kawasaki e o novo Coronavírus (COVID-19). Revisão bibliográfica: Foram analisados 91 artigos, sendo 39 lidos integralmente e utilizados neste estudo. A análise viabilizou a percepção de que infecções pelo novo Coronavírus levam a uma resposta hiperinflamatória ou tempestade de citocinas, como interl...

Objetivo: Analisar as Infecções relacionadas a assistência em pacientes de Unidades de Terapia Intensiva no Brasil, a fim de traçar um perfil epidemiológico. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura. A busca foi realizada na base de dados Portal Regional Brasileiro da Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), compreendendo período de janeiro de 2010...

Introduction: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) occurs by the use of a drug that has osteonecrosis as one of its side effects. Case Report: We describe a case of a 48-year-old oncological patient who had brain and bone metastasis due to breast cancer and was medicated with bisphosphonates (BPs). She presented cavities, and after a...

Introduction: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) occurs by the use of a drug that has osteonecrosis as one of its side effects. Case Report: We describe a case of a 48-year-old oncological patient who had brain and bone metastasis due to breast cancer and was medicated with bisphosphonates (BPs). She presented cavities, and after a...

Oral Cancer Prevention in Fishermen of the Municipality of Parnaíba, State of Piauí: an experience report Abstract: Malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity constitute a public health problem with high morbidity and mortality. Tobacco, alcoholism, solar radiation, and other determining social factors such as occupation, precarious educational and soc...

Introduction: Bisphosphonates are a group of medicines used in the treatment of metastatic malignancies and other diseases of bone repercussion such as osteoporosis. However, the use of these drugs is associated with a complication called bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ). Pathology of difficult treatment and handling. Objecti...

O adenoma pleomórfico (AP) é o tumor benigno mais comum dentre as neoplasias das glândulas salivares. Softwares de reconstrução tridimensional oferecem ferramentas de caracterização da lesão, permitindo avaliar a morfologia da doença, analisar estruturas anatômicas isoladas, e elevar a acurácia do tratamento. O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar co...

Fibroadenomas (FAs) are benign fibro-epithelial tumours of the breast characterized by being biphasic and having stromal and epithelial components. It is estimated that FAs affect more than 20 percent of the general population aged 16–40 years old. Complex FAs are a sub-type of fibroadenoma presenting one or more pathological characteristics, such...

Objective: To describe a clinical case of Stromal Gastrointestinal Tumor, highlighting the diagnostic characteristics and a 5-year follow-up of the patient after surgery. Case report: A 51-year-old patient presented with a tumor in the stomach region, diagnosed by the clinic, associated with imaging and immunohistochemistry, in which a partial abdo...

Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a associação entre a infecção por Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) com o desenvolvimento de formas graves da doença. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática descritiva desenvolvida por meio da seleção de artigos nas bases de dados Scielo e PubMed, entre os anos 2014 a 2017, nas línguas po...

Objetivo: Identificar o perfil epidemiológico das infecções por arbovírus no estado do Piauí entre os anos de 2007 a 2017. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal de abordagem descritiva e retrospectiva, com dados secundários coletados através da base de dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravo de Notificação (SINAN). Resultados: De 2007 a 2017...

Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor that shares clinical and imaging characteristics with other lesions of the jaws, such as odontogenic keratocyst, which makes the diagnosis difficult. However, in addition to radiographic and tomographic examinations, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been increasingly used, contributing with relevant additio...

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is of unknown aetiopathology, but it may be related to genetic factors, exposure to ionizing radiation and smoking habits as well. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is considered the most common malignant neoplasm of salivary glands found in the oral cavity, with its clinical characteristics (e.g., size and shape) favoring the diagn...

Masseteric hypertrophy is a benign condition, asymptomatic and rare, characterized by the excessive development of the masseter muscle, which usually results in aesthetic complaints. The imaging exams for differential diagnosis of pathologies in the parotid-masseteric region is always recommended. This work aims the imaging characterization of mass...

RESUMO O presente trabalho objetivou relatar um caso clínico de Cisto Radicular em maxila associa-do a um dens in dente em paciente do gênero feminino com 18 anos de idade que apresentava tumefação dolorosa e dura à palpação na região anterior esquerda da maxila na área dos dentes 22 e 23, discutindo a importância da Tomografia Computadorizada de F...

Imaging examinations play an important role in the diagnosis of sialolithiasis, whose symptoms are initially confounded with other diseases. The objective of the present case report is to highlight imaging and processing techniques as well as image analysis for the preoperative assessment and planning of surgical interventions and adequate treatmen...

In the article titled "Biological Effects of Medicinal Plants on Induced Periodontitis: A Systematic Review" [1], it is stated in Table 1 that Hosadurga et al., cited as references 4 and 16 in the article, examined the anti-inflammatory action of 2% curcumin and Ocimum sanctum gel in a separate model. However, the authors of these articles informed...

With the advent of different imaging examinations, one can avoid misleading diagnosis and inadequate treatments of lesions, such as nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC). The objective of this article is to report a case of NPDC in which different imaging means were used for diagnosis, treatment, and postoperative follow‑up of the lesion. Radiograph of a 2...

Objective: To analyse the opening diameter of incisive foramen as a parameter for gender and age estimation by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods: After approval by the local research ethics committee, CBCT images were obtained from the dental database of a diagnostic centre and then selected. Images suggesting presenc...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium tubercu- losis, which is transmitted by saliva droplets from patients with active pulmonary disease to persons in close contact with those infected. TB remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, including Brazil. This disease primarily occu...

Cementum is an adaptable component of the periodontium which can respond to functional changes throughout its development, with its formation being characterized by apposition during the final stage of the tooth's life. In some cases, this formation occurs in excess, giving rise to hypercementosis, or other lesions (e.g., cementoblastoma) often pre...

The torus palatinus is a unilocular or multilocular exostosis that occurs in the midline of the hard palate. It is considered a common clinical finding. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not commonly used in dentistry and descriptions of the torus by this imaging method are therefore rare in the literature. This case study reports on a female pat...

Odontogenic cysts have a high prevalence in the dental clinic population, with dentigerous cyst being one of the most frequent ones and whose aetiology involves accumulation of fluid between the reduced enamel epithelium and the crown of an unerupted tooth. In the diagnostic process of these lesions, one should consider complementary imaging exams...

Objective. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the advances in the study of medicinal plants and their biologic effects on periodontitis in animal models. Study Design. A systematic search was conducted by three independent researchers, who screened articles published up to March/2016, to identify the studies that contained suffici...

p align="justify"> A case of solitary fibrous tumor is reported. Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare neoplasia characterized by the proliferation of fusiform cells of mesenchymal origin accounting for at least 2% of all soft tissue tumors. In this present case, the initial diagnosis was salivary gland tumor because of the location in the hard palate....

The objective of this study was to report a clinical case of periapical pathosis at the maxillary anterior region which was resistant to conventional endodontic treatment and discuss the contribution of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to the diagnostic process. Female patient aged 43 years old was referred to specialised dental care following...

Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) are known for unique and varied behavior, high recurrence rates, and distinctive histopathologic findings. Differential diagnosis and management of KCOTs may be challenging because other jaw lesions may present similar characteristics. Careful interpretation of cone beam computed tomograms and magnetic resona...

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a genetically heterogeneous condition resulting from clinical anomalies of structures derived from the ectoderm, such as the hair, nails, sweat glands, and teeth. This clinical report presents the case of a child diagnosed with hypohidrotic ED at 2 years of age; clinical and imaging evaluation was performed with 6-year...

Objective: To conduct a retrospective study through epidemiological survey of the biopsies of oral cavity performed at the Center of Pathology, Cytology, and Cytopathology– CEPACC in Parnaíba-PI, from 1998 to 2011. Material and Methods: One hundred and thirty-nine referrals and reports were analyzed by evaluating the group and prevalence of oral le...

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of distal caries in the second molar influenced by the angulation of the third molar adjacent on panoramic radiographs in a clinical dental radiology. Material and Methods: A descriptive and quantitative study that examined 750 panoramic radiographs, of this total, 120 were in accordance...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of imaging study considered the gold standard in the analysis of the internal structure and content of intraosseous lesions, allowing for their inherent characteristics of acquisition, determine the nature and differential diagnosis between changes that have aspects Similar to other imaging modalities, suc...