Anal sac neoplasms are common in companion animals, and the epidemiological profile has been extensively described in international studies; however, national data are still lacking. Data on the Brazilian reality of anal sac carcinoma cases’ diagnosis and treatment are also scarce. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate cases of canine anal sac carcinoma and assess the profile of involvement, tumor size, and lymphatic invasion at the time of diagnosis. Information was obtained from Vetpat laboratory database, from 260 cases spanning a 12-year period (2010-2021). In histopathological evaluation at the time of diagnosis, data on sex, age, and race were described, as well as tumor size and lymphatic invasion. The presence of metastasis was also assessed in cases where lymph nodes were sampled. Simple descriptive statistical analysis was used to evaluate the data. Adult and elderly, female, and mixed-breed animals were more involved, indicating differences from international studies that can be attributed to sociocultural factors. In terms of tumor size, it was observed that 93% of the cases had the largest diameter above 2.5cm. Only 7% of the cases had the largest diameter below 2.5cm, demonstrating the often late diagnosis and the importance of rectal palpation examination during the general physical assessment of canine patients, particularly at an advanced age. Regarding lymphatic invasion and affected lymph nodes, 50% of the cases had lymphatic invasion described in the histopathological examination. However, only 5% of the lymph nodes were sent along with the primary tumor, indicating the disease’s aggressive behavior but with possible metastases underdiagnosed.
Purpose:
To evaluate whether using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the graft recipient
bed after the resection of a neoplasia can influence its recurrence because
this product stimulates angiogenesis, mitogenesis and chemotaxis.
Methods:
A study with 30 rats Wistar (
Rattus norvegicus albinus
),
which were separated into group A (induction of carcinogenesis, PRP in the
postoperative period) and group B (induction of carcinogenesis, absence of
PRP in the postoperative period), with 15 animals in each. Carcinogenesis
was induced on the skin of the animals’ chest by the topical application of
0.5% dimethylbenzantracene (DMBA) diluted in acetone. After surgical
resection of the induced neoplasia, PRP was used to stimulate angiogenesis
before surgical wound synthesis. Data on the control and experimental groups
and macroscopic and microscopic variables were evaluated using analysis of
variance and the Tukey’s test (5%).
Results:
It was possible to determine that the use of PRP is good in reconstructive
surgeries, but it is contraindicated in patients during tumor resection, as
it can cause changes in the surgical bed, in addition to stimulating
recurrences and metastases.
Conclusions:
PRP may interact with tumour cells that were in the recipient site of the
surgical wound during the resection of a neoplasia, and a local recurrence
process can be triggered by applying this product.
Purpose: To evaluate whether the pigeon (Columba livia) is a good model for evaluating the vestibular system involved with postural maintenance during movement. Methods: This study maps the brainstem targets of the horizontal ampullary inputs from the vestibular periphery of the pigeon. We used biotin dextran amine (BDA) injection in horizontal semicircular canal (HSCC), immunohistochemistry for GluR2/3 and GluR4 AMPA and computerized histomorphology reconstruction. Results: Our results show the same distribution pattern with ipsilateral projections to vestibular nuclear complex (VNC) from the HSCC, with the majority of labeled fibers being, long, thin, with few varicosities and many ramifications. Horizontal semicircular canal projections achieve neurons belonging to all nuclei of the VNC with exception of dorsal portion of lateral vestibular nucleus and this area express GluR2/3 and GluR4 AMPA receptors reinforcing the idea of glutamate participation in these connections. Conclusions: Pigeon is an appropriated experimental model to study of projections of HSCC and reinforcing the information that the vestibular system has strong relation with the fast responses necessary for postural control. Moreover, its phylogenetic organization apparently conservation, also seems to be a fundamental characteristic for vertebrates.
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