Publications by authors named "Israel Leal Cavalcante"

Background: Some odontogenic cysts (OCs) and odontogenic tumors (OTs) are infiltrative and often recur, causing bone destruction and tooth loss. In the elderly, in particular, these injuries cause significant morbidity, making rehabilitation difficult and compromising the quality of life of these individuals. Objective: To determine the prevalence and demographic characteristics of OCs, non-odontogenic cysts (NOCs), and OTs diagnosed in an elderly Brazilian population (≥60 years).

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The primordial odontogenic tumor (POT) is a rare mixed odontogenic tumor composed of mesenchymal cells, columnar odontogenic epithelium, and fibromyxoid stroma affecting the posterior mandible of children and adolescents. Herein, we report 3 patients with POT and the clinicopathological features of POT previously reported in the literature. A 12-year-old, 19-year-old, and 4-year-old patient presented an asymptomatic swelling in the posterior maxilla and posterior mandible.

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Purpose: This study aims to report clinicopathologic and imaging features of odontogenic myxomas (OM), highlighting uncommon findings.

Methods: Clinicopathologic and imaging data of OMs diagnosed in the five Brazilian diagnostic pathology centers were collected and analyzed.

Results: The series comprised 42 females (68.

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  • Granular Cell Tumor (GCT) is a rare benign oral lesion, often misdiagnosed due to its similarity to other conditions, highlighting the need for more awareness on its prevalence and characteristics.
  • A study at six diagnostic centers in Brazil and Argentina analyzed 61 GCT cases, predominantly in females (73.8%), with most tumors on the tongue, presenting as painless nodules or papules in various colors and sizes.
  • Histopathological analysis revealed distinctive cell characteristics, with low agreement between clinical and histological diagnoses, but no local recurrences were noted during the follow-up period.
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  • A study in Brazil examined the occurrence and characteristics of oral lesions linked to immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases in patients over a twelve-year period.
  • Out of 3,790 lesions diagnosed, 160 (4.2%) were related to such diseases, mainly affecting middle-aged women, with oral lichen planus, mucous membrane pemphigoid, and pemphigus vulgaris being the most common types.
  • The research highlighted that these lesions often cause pain and require a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach for management and treatment, with varying times for disease stabilization depending on the condition.
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  • - The study examines oral lesions in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients from Latin America, highlighting their varied characteristics and challenges in diagnosis, especially when lesions appear alone.
  • - In a sample of 70 SLE patients, the majority were white females with an average age of 38.4 years, and the most common oral lesions were ulcers, erosions, and white lesions, often found in the hard/soft palate.
  • - Findings suggest that unusual oral changes may signal underlying systemic issues, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach and regular oral exams to identify and treat these lesions effectively.
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Dermoid cysts (DCs) and epidermoid cysts (ECs) are uncommon developmental cysts affecting the oral cavity. This study aims to evaluate patients with oral DCs and ECs and their demographic and clinicopathologic features. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed.

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Few studies on the distribution of oral diseases in older people are available in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and demographic characteristics of oral and maxillofacial lesions in geriatric patients (age ≥ 60 years). A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed.

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The immunoexpression of BubR1 and cyclin B1 in pleomorphic adenoma (PA) and polymorphic adenocarcinoma (PAC) in minor salivary glands is poorly studied. Thus, a retrospective and observational study was performed to provide a better understanding of the role and immunopositivity patterns of these proteins in these lesions. Sixteen cases of PA and 16 cases of PAC were selected.

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Squamous odontogenic tumor (SOT) is a rare benign but locally infiltrative tumor often misdiagnosed as other entities, such as ameloblastoma and squamous cell carcinoma, due to overlapping morphological findings. We document here the clinicopathological and imaging findings of an aggressive intraosseous SOT in the posterior left region of the maxilla in a 25-year-old male patient. On intraoral examination, the tumor extended from the region of the left lateral incisor to the upper left premolar and was covered by reddish mucosa, with discrete areas of ulceration.

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  • * Biopsies revealed specific cellular changes in both oral and skin lesions, consistent with trichilemmoma and fibroepithelial hyperplasia.
  • * The case is an example of Cowden syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple body systems, particularly involving the mouth and skin, with fewer than 40 documented cases in middle-aged adults.
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  • The study investigated the clinical and pathological characteristics of 19 oral solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs), revealing a predominance in females and an average patient age of 47.3 years.
  • Most tumors were found in the buccal mucosa and appeared as asymptomatic nodules; over half exhibited a classic hybrid pattern in their cellular structure.
  • All tumors tested positive for specific markers (STAT6 and CD34), and follow-up data indicated no local recurrence in the few patients tracked, underscoring the need for accurate diagnosis by pathologists to avoid misdiagnosis of these rare tumors.
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Aims: Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) linked to the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become increasingly frequent. To perform a bibliometric and critical review of the general panorama of publications on oral mucosal lesions (OML) associated with ICIs.

Methods And Results: Systematized searches were performed in four databases.

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Background: Dermal facial fillers are increasingly popular. Published reports on the clinical and histopathologic characteristics related to adverse reactions to dermal fillers in the facial region have been relatively well documented. This study adds to the literature on adverse reactions to injected filler in the oral and maxillofacial region in a South American population.

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Background: Congenital melanotic macule of the tongue (CMMT) has been described as a distinct entity, despite its unknown etiology. However, the diagnosis and management of affected newborns may challenge clinicians and pediatric dentists.

Methods: We document here the clinicopathological findings of two additional cases of CMMT.

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Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue sarcoma that develops from skeletal striated muscle cells. RMSs are exceedingly rare in the oral cavity, particularly in the gingiva. Herein, we reported the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features of a rare case of RMS in a 30-year-old female presenting clinically as a painful polypoid nodule on the mandibular gingiva.

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  • Oral mucocele (OM) is the most common type of lesion in minor salivary glands, with a study analyzing 43,754 biopsy records in Brazil identifying key demographic features and recurrence rates.
  • The research found that OMs were primarily seen in young females, predominantly affecting the lower lip and floor of the mouth, and most cases were treated successfully with excisional biopsy.
  • Notably, the study revealed that younger patients, larger lesions, and those in specific locations like the ventral tongue had higher recurrence rates, particularly when treated with laser surgery compared to traditional methods.
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Rhabdomyosarcomas (RMS) are malignant tumors with skeletal muscle differentiation extremely rare in intraosseous sites. We reported a rare case of an aggressive intraosseous RMS found in the maxilla of a 17-year-old female patient with five months of evolution. Computed tomography revealed a large osteolytic lesion extending from tooth 21 to 27, causing buccal and lingual cortical plate perforation.

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The oral lymphoepithelial cyst (OLC) is an uncommon lesion whose pathogenesis remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to report the clinicopathologic features of the OLCs and to verify a possible association between OLCs and subgemmal neurogenous plaque (SNP) in the posterior lateral region of the tongue. A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out.

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Background: Sialolipoma is a rare histological variant of lipoma commonly misdiagnosed and composed of a proliferation of mature adipocytes with secondary entrapment of normal salivary gland tissue. The purpose of the present study is to report the clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical features of 10 new cases of sialolipomas in conjunction with a review of the literature.

Methods: A retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study was performed.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of Twist and E-cadherin in lower lip squamous cell carcinoma (LLSCC) and their association with clinicopathologic parameters.

Study Design: Fifty-nine cases of LLSCC were analyzed by applying immunohistochemistry techniques in a semiquantitative manner. The systems proposed by Bryne etal.

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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and histopathological features of nasopalatine duct cysts (NDCs) stored in the archives of a referred Oral Pathology Service over a 47-year-period, and to review current concepts about these cysts.

Material And Methods: All NDCs were reviewed, and clinical data were obtained from the patient records. Thirty cases were re-evaluated microscopically by 2 oral pathologists.

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