Publications by authors named "E M S Massucato"
Article Synopsis
- Macrophages play a critical role in immune responses in the oral cavity, but their specific functions in oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) are not well understood.
- A study analyzed the density of different types of macrophages (CD68 for M1 and CD163 for M2) in cases of OLP, OLL, and a control group of oral inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (OIFH).
- The findings revealed higher CD68+ macrophage counts in OLP compared to OLL and OIFH, suggesting a significant pro-inflammatory role for these cells in OLP, which could aid in diagnosis and guide future therapeutic strategies.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the density of Langerhans cells in oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) through immunohistochemical analysis.
- Results showed a significantly higher density of CD207+ cells in OLL compared to OLP, suggesting differences in their immunological profiles.
- The findings highlight that CD1a+ and CD207+ cells play a more crucial role in the pathogenesis of OLL than in OLP, indicating different mechanisms behind these conditions.
Article Synopsis
- Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease caused by protozoa that can affect skin and mucosal surfaces, with increasing cases reported in Brazil over the last two decades.
- This study presents a case of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, highlighting lesions in the palatine and pharyngeal mucosa, alongside a history of unusual nasal lesions.
- The authors emphasize the importance of awareness among healthcare professionals for early diagnosis to prevent facial deformities resulting from this disease.
Chronic ulcerative stomatitis: A systematic review of the clinical and microscopic features.
Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal
November 2019
Background: the purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review regarding clinical and histopathological characteristics, immunopathological findings, and treatment for chronic ulcerative stomatitis (CUS).
Material And Methods: articles in English, published from January 1962 up to November 2017, assessing clinical and immunological features, treatment, and follow-up of patientes with CUS, were retrieved from three databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and SCOPUS). A manual literature search was also conducted.