Minor salivary gland inflammation in Devic’s disease and longitudinally extensive myelitis

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 809-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Javed ◽  
R Balabanov ◽  
BGW Arnason ◽  
TJ Kelly ◽  
NJ Sweiss ◽  
...  

Devic’s disease is often considered as a variant of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, evidence suggests that Devic’s disease may be distinct from MS. Devic’s disease can coexist with connective tissue diseases, particularly Sjögren’s disease, but this association is rare with MS. Diagnosis of Sjögren’s disease in patients with neurological symptoms is often difficult. During early stages of Sjögren’s disease, patients may not fulfill all criteria for Sjögren’s disease. A high percentage of patients with Sjögren’s disease have inflammatory infiltrates in minor salivary glands, and this may be a reliable indicator of early or subclinical disease. We show high prevalence (80%) of salivary gland inflammation in Devic’s disease and longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis (LETM). We diagnosed 16 patients with Devic’s disease, and 2 of these satisfied criteria for Sjögren’s disease as did 2 of 9 patients with LETM. Anti-SSA/B titers were infrequently elevated. Although most did not satisfy criteria for Sjögren’s disease. 9 of 12 Devic’s disease patients and 7 of 8 LETM patients had severe salivary gland inflammation. Thus: (1) patients with Devic’s disease or with LETM who have positive labial biopsies but do not satisfy criteria for Sjögren’s disease could have subclinical Sjögren’s diseases. Alternatively, (2) as patients with Devic’s disease have elevated titers of several autoantibodies, so there may exist a set of antibodies that react with antigens in minor salivary glands and cause inflammation. Minor salivary gland biopsy is more sensitive than anti-SSA/B serology in providing histological evidence for possible Sjögren’s disease with CNS lesions.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (23) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
E. I. Selifanova ◽  
M. S. Esayan

The aim of the study was to investigate the morphological differences of the minor salivary glands in patients with secondary Sjögren's syndrome associated with systemic scleroderma (Scl-SS). Total of 40 patients were grouped according to the American–European Consensus Group criteria. Information about the duration of the disease was taken from the patients records. Sections of the minor salivary gland biopsy were reevaluated, and the lymphocyte focus score (FS), plasma cell focus, and fibrosis rates were all evaluated. The groups were formed according to the duration of the disease: less than and over 5 years.Results. Scl-SS leads to changes in both in the large salivary glands and in the MSG, manifested in the form of mucoid swelling, fibrinoid changes, hyalinosis and sclerosis. In patients with Scl-SS the progression of the process leads to the destruction of the duct wall and to the focal and diffuse lymphoid infiltration.


1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 466-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie L. Kemp ◽  
John G. Batsakis ◽  
Adel K. El-Naggar ◽  
Sophia N. Kotliar ◽  
Mario A. Luna

AbstractThe major salivary glands are considered to rarely be the sites of primary terminal duct adenocarcinomas, a neoplasm with a considerable predilection for origin from intraoral minor salivary glands. We present a clinicopathological study of 22 terminal duct adenocarcinomas of the parotid gland, the largest single series to date. A comparison between the parotid neoplasms and over 200 minor salivary gland terminal duct adenocarcinomas indicates there is little difference in biological behaviour and confirms the low-grade quality of the carcinomas, regardless of site of origin.


2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-324
Author(s):  
Christiano Sampaio QUEIROZ ◽  
Roberto Almeida de AZEVEDO ◽  
Antonio Irineu TRINDADE NETO ◽  
Caetano Guilherme Carvalho PONTES ◽  
Rafael de Queiroz MOURA

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common neoplasm in major and minor salivary glands. It constitutes approximately 90% of all benign salivary gland lesions and the parotid is the most affected location. When the minor salivary glands are affected, it mostly occurs at the junction of the hard and soft palates. The diagnosis is complex because of the great histological variety and biological behavior of this tumor, a histopathological examination being essential. The recommended treatment is surgical excision. For lesions located superficially in the parotid gland, superficial parotidectomy - identifying and preserving the facial nerve - is necessary. Lesions in the palate or gums sometimes demand a margin of safety, being excised below the periosteum, including the overlying mucosa. With correct surgical removal, the prognosis is excellent. The aim of this study is to report a case of an unusual minor salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma in the hard palate, describing the most important aspects of this pathology.


2015 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 047-050
Author(s):  
Gourav Ahuja ◽  
Jaideep Marya ◽  
Poonam Sood

AbstractSalivary gland tumors account for less than 3% of the head and neck tumors. Among various salivary gland tumors, pleomorphic adenoma is most common and accounts for 60- 70% of the benign tumors of salivary glands. However, the involvement of minor salivary glands of buccal mucosa is extremely uncommon and reported to be 4% only. Salivary glands may present with a diverse range of lesions presenting a challenge to even the most experienced clinician. We report two rare cases of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of buccal mucosa in a 45 year old female and 70 years old male respectively. It includes clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of the tumor.


Author(s):  
Prakash Mylanahalli Doddrangaiah ◽  
Bharath Kanna Karunakaran ◽  
Roopa S. Mallali ◽  
Afshan Fathima

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumour originating from minor salivary glands. It is known for perineural spread, local recurrences and distant metastasis. The minor salivary gland tumour represents 3% of all head and neck neoplasms, whereas ACC constitutes about 0.5% of all malignant salivary gland neoplasms. This study was done to evaluate the clinical presentation and histopathological findings of minor salivary gland tumour.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This study was done in the department of ENT, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute from May 2017 to July 2019. Of the 25 patients with minor salivary gland tumour, 10 patients with ACC were considered for the present study. A detailed clinical and histopathological evaluation was done. Results were documented and tabulated in excel sheet.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> We analysed data of 25 (16 female, 9 male) patients in the age group of 30-60 years, of which 10 patients had adenoid cystic carcinoma of minor salivary gland tumour. The most frequent site of tumour occurrence was noted in the hard palate (6 patients), followed by retromolar trigone (2 patients), floor of mouth (1 patient) and tongue (1 patient). The histopathological pattern noted most commonly in our study: cribriform pattern (6 cases), tubular (1 case) and solid (3 cases).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> ACC of minor salivary glands is rare. The otorhinolaryngologist should bear this clinical entity in mind when encountered with a painless swelling over the hard palate. This would lead to an early diagnosis and prompt management in such patients.</p>


Lupus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 1706-1711 ◽  
Author(s):  
S B Bologna ◽  
M M S Nico ◽  
G Florezi ◽  
W S Cavalcante ◽  
S V Lourenço

Salivary glands (SGs) can be affected by lupus erythematosus (LE). Many authors debate whether this condition is a secondary manifestation of Sjögren syndrome (SS) or a glandular aspect of LE. The present study investigated the histopathological aspects of biopsied minor salivary glands from LE patients to analyze their peculiar features that lead to xerostomia. Twenty-three minor labial salivary gland (MLSG) cases were included in the study; the diagnosis of LE was rendered according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria. Twenty-three healthy MLSGs were used as a control, for comparison. Regarding lupus MLSG, the presence of hyalinization and thickening of ductal basement membrane, perivascular inflammatory infiltrate, epithelial spongiosis with no ductal lymphocytic aggression, vacuolar degeneration of the ductal cells and acinar serous metaplasia were statistically significant compared to the control group. In the LE group, there was a statistically significant correlation between acinar atrophy and acinar fibrosis; acinar atrophy and ductal ectasia; acinar fibrosis and ductal ectasia; ductal atrophy and ductal spongiosis with no lymphocytic focus, interstitial inflammatory infiltrate intensity and vasculitis as well as vascular thrombi and vasculitis. There were no morphological differences between the three subtypes of lupus analyzed. Minor salivary glands from patients diagnosed with LE present peculiar histopathological changes and may be a multisystemic presentation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (05) ◽  
pp. 419-423
Author(s):  
C Wijaya ◽  
R R Ramli ◽  
S G Khoo

AbstractBackgroundSjögren's syndrome is a rheumatological condition. Diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome can be challenging given the overlapping nature of clinical presentations. Currently, minor salivary gland biopsy is considered the definitive test for diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome. Various surgical techniques have been described, targeting biopsy of minor salivary glands from the lower lip. Identification of minor salivary glands is often difficult because of bleeding. One common complication of minor salivary gland biopsy is lip paraesthesia from iatrogenic sensory nerve injury.ObjectivesTo describe a minor salivary gland biopsy technique in a bloodless operative field using a chalazion ophthalmic clamp under local anaesthesia, and to report our clinical outcomes.MethodsA prospective study was performed on patients who underwent minor salivary gland biopsy using a chalazion ophthalmic clamp between July 2017 and April 2018.ResultsThe study included 23 patients. The histopathological reports positively identified minor salivary glands for all patients. In nine cases, the histological findings were positive for Sjögren's syndrome. No lip paraesthesia complications were reported post-operatively.ConclusionThis technique facilitates a superior yield, ensures adequate sampling of appropriate glands for histopathological analysis, and minimises the complications associated with traditional techniques.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prathi Venkata Sarath ◽  
N. Kannan ◽  
Rajendra Patil ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Manne ◽  
Beeraka Swapna ◽  
...  

Basal cell adenocarcinoma (BCAC) is a rare neoplasm accounting for only 2.9% of all salivary gland neoplasms. BCAC involving palatal minor salivary glands are exceedingly rare, and only 10 cases have been reported in the literature. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old male patient with massive BCAC of palatal minor salivary gland extending into the maxillary sinus. This is the first case of BCAC treated by radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy. A follow-up check conducted after 14-months showed good prognosis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-452
Author(s):  
Laís Guimarães Pinto ◽  
Nathalia Farias Dantas de Figueiredo ◽  
Thaynara Cavalcante Moreira Romão ◽  
Lucas André Barros Ferreira ◽  
Murilo Quintão dos Santos ◽  
...  

Introdução: O adenoma pleomórfico (AP) é um tumor de glândulas salivares, misto, benigno composto de células epiteliais e mioepiteliais dispostas em vários padrões morfológicos, demarcadas dos tecidos circundantes por uma cápsula fibrosa. Dentre as glândulas salivares, é predominante nas intraorais com maior frequência no palato. Sua etiopatologia ainda é controversa. Objetivo: Relatar um caso clínico de adenoma pleomórfico localizado em região póstero lateral direito, do palato tratado cirurgicamente. Relato do Caso: Paciente, sexo feminino, 55 anos, foi encaminhada com laudo histopatológico de adenoma pleomórfico. Ao exame físico, foi observou um aumento de volume caracterizado como um nódulo séssil, consistente à palpação, localizado em palato duro direito, com aproximadamente 4cm de extensão em seu maior diâmetro, superfície íntegra, coloração normal e indolor. Ao exame tomográfico, imagem unilocular, bem delimitada, com reabsorção óssea local. Como tratamento, optou-se pela exérese cirúrgica da lesão sob anestesia geral, a qual foi realizada sem intercorrências. Paciente atualmente se encontra com 1 ano de pós-operatório sem sinais de recidiva. Conclusão: O tipo de tratamento descrito apresenta excelente prognóstico, com baixas taxas de recidiva.Descritores: Adenoma Pleomorfo; Cirurgia Bucal; Patologia Bucal.ReferênciasSharma A, Deshmukh S, Shaikh A, Dabholkar J. Pleomorphic adenoma of the minor salivary gland of the cheek. Singapore Med J. 2013;54(9):e183-4. Arumugam P, Christopher PJ, Kumar S, Kengasubbiah S, Shenoy V. Pleomorphic adenoma of the palate: a. case report. Cureus 11(3):e4308.Khan MN, Raza SS, Hussain Zaidi SA, Haq IU, Hussain AK, Nadeem MD, Farid K. Pleomorphic Adenoma Of Minor Salivary Glands. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2016;28(3):620-22. Chaturvedi M, Jaidev A, Thaddanee R, Khilnani AK. Large Pleomorphic Adenoma of Hard Palate. Ann Maxillofac Surg. 2018;8(1):124-126.Oliveira LJ, Castro HHO, Leão PLR, Leal RM, Horta MCR, Souza PEA. Tratamento de adenoma pleomórfico em palato: relato de 2 casos e revisão de literatura. Rev Port Estomatol Med Dent Cir Maxilofac. 2016;57(1):55-61.Porto DE, Cavalcante JR, Cavalcante Júnior JR, Costa MCF, Pereira SM. Adenoma Pleomórfico de Parótida – Relato de Caso. Rev cir traumatol buco-maxilo-fac. 2014;14(2):15-18;Melo MNB, Nogueira Neto JN, Souza SR, Dultra FKAA, Dultra JA. Adenoma pleomórfico em lábio superior: Relato de caso. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac.2016;16(2):40-3.Erdem MA, Cankaya AB, Güven G, Olgaç V, Kasapoğlu C. Pleomorphic adenoma of the palate. J Craniofac Surg. 2011;22(3):1131-4.Takahashi H, Fujita S, Tsuda N, Tezuka F, Okabe H. Intraoral minor salivary gland tumors: a demographic and histologic study of 200 cases. Tohoku J Exp Med. 1990;161(2):111-28. Loiola RF, Matos FR, Nonaka CFW, Lopes FF, Cruz MCFN. Perfil epidemiológico das neoplasias de glândulas salivares diagnosticadas em São Luís-MA. J Bras Patol Med Lab. 2009;45(5):413-20.Tiago RSL, Castro GA, Ricardo LAC, Bühler RB, Fava AS. Adenoma pleomórfico de parótida: aspectos clínicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos. Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol. 2003;69(4):485-89.Khan MN, Raza SS, Hussain Zaidi SA, Haq IU, Hussain AK, Nadeem MD, Farid K. Pleomorphic Adenoma Of Minor Salivary Glands. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2016;28(3):620-22. Soares AB, Demasi APD, Altemani A, Araújo VC. Increased mucin 1 expression in recurrence and malignant transformation of salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma. Histopathology. 2011; 58(3):377-82.Soares AB, Demasi AP, Tincani AJ, Martins AS, Altemani A, de Araújo VC. The increased PDGF-A, PDGF-B and FGF-2 expression in recurrence of salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma. J Clin Pathol. 2012;65(3):272-77.Maia FPA, Oliveira PRK, Santos JVQM, Costa DFN, Andrade ESS. Abordagem minimamente invasiva para tratamento de adenoma pleomórfico em palato: caso clínico. Rev Cir Traumatol Bucomaxilofac. 2019;19(3):21-4.


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