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Ankaferd Blood Stopper Is More Effective Than Adrenaline Plus Lidocaine and Gelatin Foam in the Treatment of Epistaxis in Rabbits
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2011) Kelles, Mehmet; Kalcioglu, M. Tayyar; Samdanci, Emine; Selimoglu, Erol; Iraz, Mustafa; Miman, Murat Cem; Haznedaroglu, Ibrahim C.
BACKGROUND: Epistaxis is an important emergency that can sometimes be life threatening without effective intervention. Persistent and recurrent bleeding can lead to aspiration, hypotension, hypoxia, or even severe and mortal cardiovascular complications. Providing prompt hemostasis is important, and the hemostatic method used must be easily and locally applicable, efficient, and inexpensive. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the hemostatic efficacy of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) in an experimental epistaxis model and to determine the histopathologic alterations with topical ABS application. METHODS: Twenty-eight New Zealand rabbits were evaluated in 4 study groups. Topical ABS, gelatin foam (GF), adrenalin + lidocaine (AL), and serum physiologic as negative control (C) were applied to the animals for controlling epistaxis. The bleeding was generated with a standard mucosal incision in all groups. Cotton pieces soaked with ABS, AL, C, and GF were applied to the nasal bleeding area. Time of hemostasis was recorded. Tissue samples were obtained after hemostasis for histopathologic examination. The samples were stained with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) and phosphotungstic acid hematoxylin (PTAH) and were examined under a light microscope. In this experimental study, the observers were blind to ABS, AL, and C but not to GF, because of its solid nature. RESULTS: Median durations required for hemostasis in ABS, AL, GF, and C groups were recorded as 30, 90, 90, and 210 seconds, respectively. The time until termination of bleeding in the ABS group was significantly shorter than that in the AL, GF, and C groups (P = 0.002, P = 0.002, and P = 0.001, respectively). On histopathologic evaluation, after staining with HE, minimal fibrin at the incision edges and a few extravasated erythrocytes were observed in the C, AL, and GF groups. In the ABS group, a dark amorphous material surrounded by fibrin, filling the space between the edges of incisions, was noticed. Fibrin was determined in the C, GF, and AL groups with PTAH stain and in the positive control group. In the ABS group, it was observed that the amorphous substance surrounded by fibrin seen in the HE sections was not stained with PTAH. CONCLUSIONS: Topical nasal ABS application controlled epistaxis faster than C, GF, and AL in this animal bleeding model. The bleeding model used here might fail to replicate the type of injury that would be likely to result in life-threatening bleeding in humans, which should be considered a limitation of the present study. The histopathologic findings in the nasal incision area suggest that ABS might affect global hemostasis by inducing a unique protein network formation, potentially representing a different mechanism of action among conventional antihemorrhagic applications. (Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2011;72:185-194) (C) 2011 Elsevier HS Journals, Inc. All rights reserved.
Assessment of mucosal changes associated with nasal splint in a rabbit model
(Assoc Brasileira Otorrinolaringologia & Cirurgia Cervicofacial, 2015) Tan, Mehmet; Kalcioglu, M. Tayyar; Sahin, Nurhan; Bayindir, Tuba; Samdanci, Emine; Filiz, Aliye
Introduction: There is no consensus on duration of the nasal splint after nasal septum surgeries. The pressure of nasal splint on the mucosa may cause tissue necrosis and nasal septum perforation. Objectives: To investigate the histopathological changes of the nasal mucosa caused by nasal splints in a rabbit model. Methods: No splint was used in group A. Bilateral silicone nasal splints were placed for five, ten, and 15 days in groups B, C, and D, respectively. Biopsy of the nasal mucosa was performed after removal of splint. Histopathologic evaluations were performed. The severity and depth of the inflammation were scored. Results: Group A had a normal histological appearance. Comparison of the results of groups B, C, and D with group A demonstrated statistically significant differences with regards to the severity of histopathological findings. There was no statistically significant difference between groups B and C. There were statistically significant differences between the groups B and D, and also between groups C and D. Conclusions: Longer duration of nasal splint had a higher risk for septal perforation. Therefore, removal of the splint as soon as possible may be helpful for preventing potential perforations. (C) 2015 Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervico-Facial. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved.
A case of pediatric infratentorial oligodendroglioma
(2019) Dogan, Gulec Mert; Sigirci, Ahmet; Samdanci, Emine
Pediatric posterior fossa tumors most commonly are pilocytic astrocytomas (PA), ependymomas, medulloblastomas, and atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). MRI has some special radiological findings which can be used in the differential diagnosis. We report on the radiologic images and the clinical course of a 3 year-old-girl with oligodendroglial tumor arising from the cerebellum. There were no focal deficits in the neurological examination. MRI revealed a left cerebellar lesion extending into the left cerebellopontine region causing a pressure and shift in the fourth ventricle, pons and mesencephalon. She underwent a left occipital craniectomy and total tumor decompression. In the pathological examination, mainly oligodendroglial cells were seen in the tumor and they had round nucleus and perinuclear halos. No recurrence was detected at MRI and CT at 6 months postoperatively. Except for the following most common tumors as PA, ependymoma, medulloblastoma and AT/RT in the posterior fossa, the oligodendroglioma must be considered in the differential diagnosis.
Comparison of clinical and histopathological features of patients who underwent incidental or emergency appendectomy
(Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 2019) Akbulut, Sami; Koc, Cemalettin; Kocaaslan, Huseyin; Gonultas, Fatih; Samdanci, Emine; Yologlu, Saim; Yilmaz, Sezai
BACKGROUND Incidental appendectomy can be defined as the removal of a clinically normal appendix during another surgical procedure unrelated to appendicitis or other appendicular diseases. AIM To compare the demographic, biochemical, and histopathological features of the patients who underwent incidental and standard appendectomy. METHODS The demographic, biochemical, and histopathological data of 72 patients (Incidental App group) who underwent incidental appendectomy during living donor hepatectomy at our Liver Transplant Center between June 2009 and December 2016 were compared with data of 288 patients (Acute App group) who underwent appendectomy for presumed acute appendicitis. The Incidental App group was matched at random in a 1: 4 ratio with the Acute App group in the same time frame. Appendectomy specimens of both groups were re-evaluated by two experienced pathologists. RESULTS Statistically significant differences were found between groups in terms of age (P = 0.044), white blood cell count (P < 0.001), neutrophil (P < 0.001), lymphocyte (P < 0.001), red cell distribution width (P = 0.036), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (P = 0.001), bilirubin (P = 0.002), appendix width (P < 0.001), and presence of acute appendicitis histopathologically (P < 0.001). However, no statistically significant differences were found between groups in terms of gender, platelet, mean platelet volume, mean corpuscular volume, platelet distribution width, appendix length. While the most common histopathological findings in the Incidental App group were normal appendix vermiformis (72.2%), fibrous obliteration (9.7%) and acute appendicitis (6.9%), the most common histopathological findings in the Acute App group were non-perforated acute appendicitis (62.8%), perforated appendicitis (16.7%), lymphoid hyperplasia (8.3%), and appendix vermiformis (6.3%). CONCLUSION Careful inspection of the entire abdominal cavity is useful for patients undergoing major abdominal surgery such as donor hepatectomy. We think that experience is parallel to the surgeon's foresight, and we should not hesitate to perform incidental appendectomy when necessary
Correlation of clinical, endoscopic, and histological findings with virulence factors in children with Helicobacter pylori gastritis
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014) Selimoglu, Mukadder A.; Karabiber, Hamza; Otlu, Baris; Yildirim, Ozge; Ozer, Ali; Samdanci, Emine
Background and goals As there are limited data regarding the correlation between virulence factors and clinical, endoscopic, and histological findings in children with Helicobacter pylori gastritis, we aimed to evaluate that probable relationship in pediatric cases. Study One hundred and fifty-nine children with chronic abdominal pain or dyspepsia were included in this study. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed and multiple biopsy samples were taken from the esophagus, the antrum, and the duodenum. PCR was used for the determination of virulence factors. Results According to PCR analysis, 98 (61.6%) children were positive for H. pylori. Using histopathological examination and culture, H. pylori was detected in 65 (40.9%) and 51 (32.1%) children, respectively. Peptic ulcer prevalence and histopathological features were not different among cagA, cagE, or iceA1 positive and negative groups (P > 0.05). Peptic ulcer prevalence and histopathological findings were more common in iceA2-positive patients (P < 0.05). Antral nodularity was more common in cagA-positive patients (P < 0.05). Endoscopic and histological features were not different among patients with or without m1 or m2 strains (P > 0.05). S1b positivity was associated with a higher esophagitis rate (P < 0.05). Conclusion Among virulence factors, iceA2 was associated with peptic ulcer and milder histopathological findings, and vacAs1 was associated with milder histopathological findings.
Cystic Adrenal Lymphangioma - Report of two cases and review of the literature
(Pakistan Medical Assoc, 2012) Cakir, Ebru; Aydin, N. Engin; Samdanci, Emine; Ates, Mustafa; Elmali, Candan; Sayin, Sadegul; Erdem, Gulnur
Cystic adrenal lymphangiomas are very rare, benign vascular lesions. They are usually found during a work up for abdominal pain or incidentally during imaging studies for an unrelated cause. We report two cases of cystic adrenal lymphangiomas. They presented with flank discomfort, hypertension and flushing. Their laboratory findings were in normal limits. Radio logic imagings showed adrenal cystic neoplasm and the patients underwent adrenelectomy. Histopathologic examination and immunohistochemical findings were consistent with lymphangioma. Cystic lymphangiomas may imitate other adrenal neoplasms and must be kept in mind in the clinical and radiologic differential diagnosis of cystic adrenal lesions.
Differential diagnosis of the granulomatous appendicitis: Retrospective analysis of 16 cases
(Turkish Assoc Trauma Emergency Surgery, 2021) Akbulut, Sami; Koc, Cemalettin; Sarici, Kemal Baris; Samdanci, Emine; Yakupogullari, Yusuf; Bayindir, Yasar
BACKGROUND: This study aims to present the usability of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) in the differential diagnosis of granulomatous appendicitis (GAp), especially in areas where tuberculosis (TB) is endemic. METHODS: Sixteen patients underwent appendectomy with presumed diagnosis of acute appendicitis were retrospectively analyzed for histopathological diagnosis of GAp. Real-time PCR method was used to show the whether presence of DNA of the tubercle bacilli in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks. IGRA test was used to investigate whether tubercle bacilli-specific interferon gamma was present in peripheral blood. RESULTS: Sixteen patients (male: 10 female: 6) aged between 21 and 82 years were included in this study. All patients had acute appendicitis and three of them also had appendiceal perforation. Histopathologically, necrotizing granulomatous inflammation was detected in all appendectomy specimens. Acid-fast bacilli were not detected in any of the pathology slides stained with Ehrlich-Ziehl-Neelsen. Real-time PCR was studied in paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of all patients with GAp, but the TB bacilli DNA was amplified in only three patients. IGRA test was studied in peripheral blood samples of 12 patients with GAp and results were as follows: negative (n=9), positive (n=2) and indeterminate (n=1). CONCLUSION: We believe that the use of anamnesis, histopathological findings, tissue PCR, blood IGRA and clinical findings together are important for differential diagnosis of GAp, especially where TB is endemic. We also suggest that all appendectomy specimens should be sent to the laboratory for histopathological evaluation even if specimens appear macroscopically normal.
DOES 3-G MOBILE PHONE RADIOFREQUENCY AFFECT OXIDATIVE STRESS, SPERM CHARACTERISTICS AND TESTIS HISTOLOGY?
(Parlar Scientific Publications (P S P), 2011) Oguzturk, Hakan; Beytur, Ali; Ciftci, Osman; Turtay, M. Gokhan; Samdanci, Emine; Dilek, Omer Faruk
This study aims to investigate the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) delivered by mobile phones on oxidative stress, histological damage and sperm characteristic in rats. For this purpose, 18 male rats (9 in the study group and 9 in the control group) were used. The rats in experimental group were exposed to EMR from an active (1.9-2.2 GHz) mobile phone (MP) for 20 min per day for 20 days. The rats in control group were exposed to an MP without a battery for the same period. The results showed that there was no significant differences in oxidative stress parameters (TBARS, GSH, SOD, CAT, GSH-Px), testis histology and reproductive organ weight (testis, epididymis, prostate weight) between the control and the study groups. On the other hand, it was observed that the use of MPs may have negative effects on the sperm characteristics (especially sperm motility) in rats. In conclusion, it was suggested that the exposure of EMR caused a decrease of fertility capacity due to their effects on sperm characteristics.
Effect of Copper Staining in Wilson Disease: A Liver Explant Study
(Baskent Univ, 2017) Karadag, Nese; Tolan, Kerem; Samdanci, Emine; Selimoglu, Ayse; Akpolat, Nusret; Yilmaz, Sezai
Objectives: Wilson disease is a rare genetic disease with clinical and histopathologic differential diagnostic challenges. In this study, we evaluated the histo pathologic findings of explanted livers in Wilson disease, with special emphasis on copper histochemistry. Materials and Methods: Our study group was recruited by reviewing archived histopathology reports and the liver transplant clinic patient records retrospectively for patients who had liver transplant for Wilson disease between January 2010 and June 2015, at Turgut Ozal Medical Center. Archival slides were reevaluated. When needed, relevant clinical and laboratory data were obtained from patient medical records. Results: During the selected period, there were 33 patients fitting the study criteria (22 male, 11 female, mean age of 22 +/- 11 y). All patients had mild to moderate septal inflammation. We found that 29 patients (88%) showed glycogenated hepatocyte nuclei and 27 patients (79%) showed nuclear pleomorphism. Other histopathologic findings were cholestasis (48%) and macrovesicular steatosis (39%). There was no special finding in hilar regions except for 2 patients who had recanalized portal vein thrombosis. In terms of copper histochemistry, 2 copper stains, Timm silver sulfide and rhodanine, were performed in all cases, with orcein staining only done for 25 of the cases. Positivity rates for these copper stains were 85%, 82%, and 36%. Periodic acid-Schiff-diastase-and periodic acid-Schiff-positive granules were detected in 7 of 33 patients (21%). Iron deposition was seen in 12 patients (focal and/or minimal in 11, more than focal in 1). There was no dysplasia or malignancy in any of the patients. Conclusions. On routine hematoxylin and eosinstained slides, detection of glycogenated hepatocyte nuclei and the finding of the nuclear pleomorphism should alert the pathologist for the possibility of Wilson disease, especially with cryptogenic liver disease. Timm stain is a more convenient histo chemical stain in revealing copper deposition in liver.
The Effect of Sildenafil on Recuperation from Sciatic Nerve Injury in Rats
(Galenos Publ House, 2016) Korkmaz, Mehmet Fatih; Parlakpinar, Hakan; Ceylan, Mehmet Fethi; Ediz, Levent; Samdanci, Emine; Kekilli, Ersoy; Sagir, Mustafa
Background: Severe functional and anatomical defects can be detected after the peripheral nerve injury. Pharmacological approaches are preferred rather than surgical treatment in the treatment of nerve injuries. Aims: The aim of this study is to perform histopathological, functional and bone densitometry examinations of the effects of sildenafil on nerve regeneration in a rat model of peripheral nerve crush injury. Study Design: Animal experiment. Methods: The study included a total of thirty adult Sprague-Dawley rats that were divided into three groups of ten rats each. In all rats, a crush injury was created by clamping the right sciatic nerve for one minute. One day before the procedure, rats in group 1 were started on a 28-day treatment consisting of a daily dose of 20 mg/kg body weight sildenafil citrate given orally via a nasogastric tube, while the rats in group 2 were started on an every-other-day dose of 10 mg/kg body weight sildenafil citrate. Rats from group 3 were not administered any drugs. Forty-two days after the nerve damage was created, functional and histopathological examination of both sciatic nerves and bone densitometric evaluation of the extremities were conducted. Results: During the rotarod test, rats from group 3 spent the least amount of time on the rod compared to the drug treatment groups at speeds of 20 rpm, 30 rpm and 40 rpm. In addition, the duration for which each animal could stay on the rod throughout the accelerod test significantly reduced in rats from group 3 compared to rats from groups 1 and 2 in the 4-min test. For the hot-plate latency time, there were no differences among the groups in either the basal level or after sciatic nerve injury. Moreover, there was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the static sciatic index ( SSI) on the 42nd day ( p=0.147). The amplitude was better evaluated in group 1 compared to the other two groups ( p<0.05). Under microscopic evaluation, we observed the greatest amount of nerve regeneration in group 1 and the lowest in group 3. However, this difference was not statistically significant. Moreover, there was no significant difference in the bone mineral density (BMD) levels among the groups. Conclusion: We believe that a daily single dose of sildenafil plays an important role in the treatment of sciatic nerve damage and bone healing and thus can be used as supportive clinical treatment.
The effects of Ankaferd, a hemostatic agent, on wound healing
(Deri Zuhrevi Hastaliklar Dernegi, 2015) Sezgin, Sevgi Ozbaysar; Sarac, Gulbahar Ceylan; Samdanci, Emine; Senol, Mustafa
Background and Design: There have been a lot of topical and systemic agents to provide an ideal scar formation and to decrease the periods of wound healing process by affecting the factors of healing (inflammatory cells, thrombocytes, extracellular matrix etc.). In this study, we investigated the effects of Ankaferd on wound healing. Materials and Methods: Wounds were created with 8 mm punch biopsy knots on the back of 32 rats which were separated into 4 groups of 9 rats. No treatment was done in group D which was the control group while group A received topical Ankaferd treatment twice a day; group B treated with silver sulfadiazine twice a day, and group C put on base cream, which did not include any active agent, twice a day. The rats were followed for 15 days macroscopically and examined histopathologically on days 0., 3., 7., and 15. by taking biopsy specimens. Result: At the end of our study, it was detected that Ankaferd accelerated the healing process in comparison to control and base cream groups according to the macroscopic and histopathologic results. Additionally, similar to this situation, it was observed that the healing process in silver sulfadiazine group was faster than in control and base cream groups. Conclusion: More experimental and clinical studies in larger populations are needed to prove and confirm its efficacy.
Effects of montelukast on burn wound healing in a rat model
(Canadian Soc Clinical Investigation, 2010) Turtay, Muhammet G.; Firat, Cemal; Samdanci, Emine; Oguzturk, Hakan; Erbatur, Serkan; Colak, Cemil
Purpose: Montelukast, a selective cysteinyl leukotriene D(4)-receptor antagonist, is used in the treatment of asthma. In a rat model, our aim was to investigate the effects of montelukast, alone or in combination with topical antibiotics, on local burn wound healing. Methods: Rats were randomly allocated to four groups after local burn development: Group 1; rats were left to secondary healing without treatment, Group 2; a dose of 10 mg/ kg montelukast was given by gastric gavage once a day for 10 days, Group 3; rats were treated with topical pomade (bacitracin neomycin sulphate), and Group 4; rats were treat with a combination of topical antibiotic and montelukast (10 mg/kg were given by gastric gavage once a day for 10 days). Skin biopsies were taken on days 3, 10, 14, and 20 relative to burn induction. Results: Reepithelialization in the pomade and montelukast+pomade groups on the 10(th) day was significantly greater, in comparison with control and montelukast groups (p<0.05). For the montelukast group, edema (on the 14(th) day) and angiogenesis, fibroblast proliferation, edema and macrophage infiltration (on the 20(th) day) were statistically improved in comparison with the control group (p<0.05). For the montelukast+pomade group, angiogenesis, fibroblast proliferation and macrophage infiltration (on the 10th day), and angiogenesis, fibroblast proliferation, edema and macrophage infiltration (on the 14th and 20th days) were statistically improved in comparison with the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, montelukast was effective on burn wound healing. Moreover, the effect was amplified when combined with topical antibiotics applied in the early stage of burn wound healing.
Effects of Recombinant Activated Protein C Derived From Drotrecogin-Alpha on Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis in Rats Compared with Methyl-Prednisolone
(Bilimsel Tip Publishing House, 2013) Yildiz, Kadir; Iraz, Mustafa; Samdanci, Emine; Ozerol, Elif; Kuku, Irfan; Aytemur, Zeynep Ayfer; Hacievliyagil, Suleyman Savas
OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to test the preventive effects of intraperitoneally administered drotrecogin alpha which is derived from activated protein C (APC), on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in rats, and to compare the effects of APC with the effects of methyl-prednisolone, a traditional therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty male Wistar albino rats were randomly allocated into four groups: 1. Saline alone (n= 6); 2. Bleomycin+ placebo (n= 7); 3. Bleomycin+ methyl-prednisolone (n= 7); 4. Bleomycin+ APC (n= 10). The rats (except for the control group) were given intratracheal bleomycin (2.5 mg/kg). The bleomycin+ APC group was given APC (100 mu g/kg/day) and methyl-prednisolone treated rats were injected with 5mg/kg/day methyl-prednisolone intraperitoneally two days before the bleomycin injection; the drug was administered at the same dose for 16 days. All of the rats were killed 14 days after the intratracheal injection of bleomycin. Fibrotic changes in the lungs were demonstrated by analysing the cellular composition of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, histological evaluation and lung hydroxyproline content. RESULTS: Fibrosis was experimentally induced in the lungs of rats using bleomycin. Fibrosis scores in the bleomycin+ methyl-prednisolone and the bleomycin+ APC groups were significantly lower than in the bleomycin+ placebo group (p< 0.05). The scores of the bleomycin+ APC group and the bleomycin+ methyl-prednisolone group were similar. The lung tissue hydroxyproline contents in the bleomycin+ placebo and bleomycin+ methyl-prednisolone groups were significantly higher than the control group (p< 0.05), but the hydroxyproline content in the bleomycin+ APC group was significantly lower than in the other groups (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: Drotrecogin alpha that is derived from recombinant APC has a protective effect on the pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin. The protective effect seen with methylprednisolone is similar.
Effects of Tolterodine and Trospium Chloride on Renal Damage Induced by Partial Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2013) Karaman, Abdurrahman; Samdanci, Emine; Sayin, Sadegul; Karabulut, Ismail; Fadillioglu, Ersin
OBJECTIVE To examine the efficacy of trospium chloride and tolterodine on the renal parenchymal inflammatory process and upper urinary dilation in rats with chronic partial upper urinary tract obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 32 rats were divided into 4 groups: group 1, control; group 2, obstruction; group 3, obstruction plus tolterodine; and group 4, obstruction plus trospium chloride. In all groups, except for group 1, partial upper urinary tract obstruction was induced by embedding the upper quarter of the right ureter into the psoas muscle for 14 days. At the end of the experiment, the rats were killed. The catalase, malondialdehyde, and protein carbonyl levels were determined in renal tissue. Tubular dilation and parenchymal inflammation were evaluated using hematoxylin-eosin staining. Smooth muscle actin and cytoglobin were examined with immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS The obstruction group demonstrated severe pelvic dilation and parenchymal inflammation and increased smooth muscle actin staining in the wall of upper urinary tract (P < .05). The treatment of the rats with tolterodine and trospium chloride markedly attenuated the inflammatory alterations and reduced tubular dilation. This treatment also reduced elevated oxidative stress product levels and restored the depleted renal antioxidant enzyme. CONCLUSION These findings imply that increased renal pelvic pressure can contribute to renal parenchymal injury in chronic pelvic upper urinary tract obstruction. Antimuscarinic medications such as tolterodine and trospium chloride exert renoprotective effects, probably by prevention of pelvic pressure increases. UROLOGY 82: 194-200, 2013. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc.
Endoscopic Transoral Resection of Tongue Base Ancient Schwannoma
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2020) Yaslikaya, Serhat; Kizilay, Ahmet; Samdanci, Emine
Schwannoma is a benign slow growing nerve sheath tumor that is typically encapsulated and composed of well-differentiated schwann cells. Schwannomas may take origin from different nerves such as cranial, spinal nerves, and the sympathetic chain. Approximately 25% to 45% of all occur in the head and neck only 1% of them are located in the oral cavity. However, it is quite rare to for schwannomas to form on the tongue base. Ancient schwannoma is the rarest, and also extremely rare in oropharynx. A 32-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with complaints of hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing, throat pain, snoring, and dyspnea. In examination, a smooth surfaced circumscribed mass, which originated from the tongue base was observed. In the magnetic resonance imaging, a 4.5 x 3 cm sized tongue base mass which narrowed the upper airway was detected. An endoscopic transoral excisional biopsy was performed. The histopathological diagnosis was determined as ancient schwannoma. The use of the endoscopic transoral approach can be suitable to protect the important anatomical structures, functions, and reduce the complications and esthetic concerns for the resection of tongue base schwannomas.
Fascioliasis presenting as colon cancer liver metastasis on 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography: A case report
(Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 2019) Akbulut, Sami; Ozdemir, Egemen; Samdanci, Emine; Unsal, Selver; Harputluoglu, Murat; Yilmaz, Sezai
BACKGROUND Fascioliasis is caused by watercress and similar freshwater plants or drinking water or beverages contaminated with metacercariae. Fascioliasis can radiologically mimic many primary or metastatic liver tumors. Herein, we aimed to present the treatment process of a patient with fascioliasis mimicking colon cancer liver metastasis. CASE SUMMARY A 35-year-old woman who underwent right hemicolectomy due to cecum cancer was referred to our clinic for management of colon cancer liver metastasis. Both computed tomography and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography revealed several tumoral lesions localized in the right lobe of the liver. After a 6-course FOLFOX (folinic acid, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin) and bevacizumab regimen, the hypermetabolic state on both liver and abdominal lymph nodes continued, and chemotherapy was extended to a 12-course regimen. The patient was referred to our institute when the liver lesions were detected to be larger on dynamic liver magnetic resonance imaging 6 weeks after completion of chemotherapy. Right hepatectomy was performed, and histopathological examination was compatible with fascioliasis. Fasciola hepatica lgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was positive. The patient was administered two doses of triclabendazole (10 mg/kg/dose) 24 h apart. During the follow-up period, dilatation was detected in the common bile duct, and Fasciola parasites were extracted from the common bile duct by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Triclabendazole was administered to the patient after ERCP. CONCLUSION Parasitic diseases, such as those caused by Fasciola hepatica, should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of primary or metastatic liver tumors, such as colorectal cancer liver metastasis, in patients living in endemic areas.
Fascioliasis: A Rare Parasitic Infection-Mimicking Tumor in the Liver: Report of Two Cases
(De Gruyter Poland Sp Zoo, 2019) Samdanci, Emine; Sahin, Nurhan; Dagli, Adile Ferda; Akatli, Ayse Nur; Aydin, Nasuhi Engin
Fascioliasis is a rarely encountered parasitic infection in Turkey that mainly affects the liver and bile ducts. Other defined localizations of the parasite are the lungs, gastrointestinal system, and subcutaneous fatty tissue. Two cases of female patients who presented to the hospital with abdominal pain and whose physical examination and laboratory findings were normal except peripheral eosinophilia, were detected to have liver masses with necrotic areas. Segmental hepatectomies were performed in both cases with the preliminary diagnosis of liver tumors. Upon microscopic examinations of the resection materials, necrotic granulomatous inflammation with eosinophilic reaction at the periphery and the parasite (Fasciola hepatica) were seen. Both cases were reported to be fascioliasis according to these findings. Two cases of fascioliasis mimicking malignancy in the liver are presented here together with literature findings.
Fingolimod induced fulminant liver failure requiring liver transplantation: A case report
(Kare Publ, 2023) Caliskan, Ali Riza; Harputluoglu, Muhsin Murat Muhip; Samdanci, Emine; Cirik, Salih; Yilmaz, Sezai
Fingolimod has been used for about ten years to treat multiple recurrent sclerosis. It has been reported that Fingolimod causes an elevation in liver enzymes. In this case report, the clinical and laboratory parameters improved after discontinuation of the drug. However, there is no publication in the literature regarding acute liver failure and liver transplantation following Fingolimod treatment. In this article, we presented a 33 - year - old female patient who developed acute liver failure and underwent liver transplantation after Fingolimod treatment for recurrent multiple sclerosis.
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma associated with hyaline-vascular castleman's disease
(Pakistan Medical Assoc, 2013) Cakir, Ebru; Aydin, N. Engin; Samdanci, Emine; Karadag, Nese; Sayin, Sadegul; Kizilay, Ahmet
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) of the head and neck region, associated with Castleman's disease (CD), is an extremely rare entity. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case demonstrating the transformation of the former into the latter as documented in the same lymph node disection material. A 45-year-old female presented to our hospital with right sided neck swelling. Radio logic imaging showed a well defined 3.5x3.5cm mass of soft tissue at the right side of the neck with multiple bilateral cervical lymph nodes. Excision of the right neck mass with lymph node disection was performed. Microscopic examination and immunohistochemical findings showed features of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma. The associated lymph nodes exhibited changes consistent with hyaline-vascular type CD, follicular dendritic cell hyperplasia and foci of overgrowth in which FDCS possibly evolved. This report confirms the evolving of FDCS in the setting of follicular dendritic cell hyperplasia occurring in Castleman's disease.
?-Glucan treatment prevents progressive burn ischaemia in the zone of stasis and improves burn healing: An experimental study in rats
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2013) Firat, Cemal; Samdanci, Emine; Erbatur, Serkan; Aytekin, Ahmet Hamdi; Ak, Muharrem; Turtay, Muhammed Gokhan; Coban, Yusuf Kenan
Saving the zone of stasis is one of the major goals of burn specialists. Increasing the tissue tolerance to ischaemia and inhibiting inflammation have been proposed to enable salvage of this zone. After a burn, excessive inflammation, including increased vascular permeability, local tissue oedema and neutrophil activation, causes local tissue damage by triggering vascular thrombosis and blocking capillaries, resulting in tissue ischaemia and necrosis. Oxygen radicals also contribute to tissue damage after a burn. However, macrophages play a pivotal role in the response to burn. We studied beta-glucan because of its many positive systemic effects that are beneficial to burn healing, including immunomodulatory effects, antioxidant effects (free-radical scavenging activity) and effects associated with the reduction of the inflammatory response. There were four test groups in this study with eight rats in each group. Group 1 was the control group, group 2 was administered a local pomade (bacitracin + neomycin sulphate), group 3 received beta-glucan (50 mg kg(-1), orally) + the local pomade and group 4 received beta-glucan. Burns were created using a brass comb model. Macroscopic, histopathological and statistical assessments were performed. Samples were harvested on the 3rd, 7th and 21 days for analysis. The neutrophilic infiltration into the zone of stasis was analysed on day 3. Macrophage infiltration, fibroblast proliferation, angiogenesis and re-epithelialisation ratios in the zone of stasis were analysed on days 7 and 21. The beta-glucan groups (groups 3 and 4) exhibited lower neutrophil counts on the 3rd day, and macrophage infiltration, fibroblast proliferation, angiogenesis and re-epithelialisation were very high in these groups on the 7th day. In particular, re-epithelialisation on the 21st day was significantly better in the beta-glucan groups. This study demonstrated that beta-glucan may prevent neutrophil-dependent tissue damage and burn-induced oxidative injury through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. We speculate that the inhibition of neutrophil activation preserves vascular patency by preventing capillary blockage. beta-Glucan is also a powerful macrophage stimulator, and is therefore very effective in saving the zone of stasis. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.

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