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    Differentiation of benign and malignant superficial soft tissue lesions using real-time strain elastography
    (Tubitak Scientific & Technological Research Council Turkey, 2021) Annac, Gokce; Canyigit, Murat; Tan, Sinan; Aksam, Ersin; Sungu, Nuran; Arslan, Halil
    Background/aim: To evaluate benign and malignant cutaneous-subcutaneous lesions using real-time strain elastography (RTSE) and to compare the findings with histopathologic results. Materials and methods: Over a period of 10 months, 72 patients (38 with benign and 34 with malignant cutaneous and subcutaneous lesions) were prospectively included in this study. Elasticity patterns and strain ratios were examined for each lesion. Lesions were evaluated in 4 groups as yellow-red (soft; pattern-1), green-yellow (moderate; pattern-2), blue-green (hard; pattern-3) and blue (hardest; pattern-4). The stiffness of the lesions was displayed with strain ratios by comparing of a nearby reference tissue. The recorded images were compared with histopathologic findings. Results: On sonoelastograms, considering patterns 1-2 as benign and patterns 3-4 as malignant, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values for the differentiation of malignant from benign lesions were 100%, 68.5%, 74%, and 100%, respectively. Considering a cut-off value of the strain ratio as > 3.05, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 91%, 89%, 88%, and 92%, respectively. The area under the curve (AUC: 0.972) showed the excellent ability of strain elastography to differentiate benign and malignant lesions. Conclusion: RTSE is an important imaging tool to differentiate benign and malignant superficial soft tissue lesions. Our results suggest that RTSE can be used to predict malignancy since malignant lesions are more confidentially diagnosed than benign superficial soft tissue lesions on elastograms.
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    Effects of hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 on the kidney tissue of rats with ureteral obstruction
    (Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2018) Gunes, Isin; Sungu, Nuran; Kilicarslan, Aydan; Sivgin, Volkan; Alkan, Metin; Kucuk, Aysegul; Arslan, Mustafa
    Objective: This study was conducted since the effects of colloid solutions on the renal system remain controversial and need to be adequately studied in animals. We aimed to evaluate the effects of hydroxyethyl starch (Voluven) on the kidney tissue of rats with late renal failure due to ureteral obstruction. Materials and methods: Rats were divided into four groups: Group C, control; Group HES, hydroxyethyl starch solution (HES) 130/0.4 (Voluven (R)); Group UUO, unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO); and Group UUO-HES, UUO-HES 130/0.4 (Voluven (R)). In the groups with ureteral obstruction, the distal part of the right ureter was accessed and sutured through a lower abdominal incision under ketamine anesthesia. Any signs of late-stage renal failure were evaluated after three weeks. Rats in the HES group and the renal failure-HES group were administered with HES 130/0.4 as a single intravenous dose of 20 mL/kg. After a follow-up of 24 hours, intra-abdominal blood sample was collected, and the rats were sacrificed. Biochemical and histopathological parameters were then evaluated. Results: Ureteral obstruction significantly increased urea and creatinine levels. In addition, when the UUO-HES and HES groups were compared, the administration of HES increased urea and creatinine levels in the UUO-HES group. Nitric oxide enzyme activity and malondialdehyde levels have significantly increased in the UUO groups. In addition, HES significantly increased nitric oxide activity and malondialdehyde levels in the UUO-HES group, in comparison with the LIES group. The activity of caspases 3 and 8 was significantly increased in the UUO groups. In addition, HES significantly increased the activity of caspases 3 and 8 in the UUO-HES group, in comparison with the HES group. Light microscopy revealed significant changes in the UUO groups, especially in the obstructed kidneys. Conclusion: If indicated, HES should be used with caution in cases of UUO, but not in the cases of bilateral ureteral obstruction. Other aspects of these findings, including the clinical significance and practical applications, merit further experimental and clinical investigation.
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    Skin punch biopsy sectioning: before or after tissue processing?
    (Wiley-Blackwell, 2016) Sungu, Nuran; Yavuz, Sibel; Marali, Seda; Balci, Serdar; Kilicarslan, Aydan; Altunkaya, Canan; Guler, Gulnur
    BackgroundWe intended to study whether there is a meaningful difference in microscopic examination between dividing a biopsy section into two equal parts before tissue processing (first method) or after (second method). MethodsA total of 400 cases were included in the study. Punch biopsies (PB) were cut into two pieces using the first method in 200 cases and just before paraffin embedding in another 200 cases using the second method. We microscopically evaluated the epidermal mesh view, the presence of a cross-cut hair follicle and bow shape because of epidermal angling, the presence of two pieces on the slide and if there was a difference of >2 mm between the parts, and the number of new sections and new slides. ResultsCross-cut hair follicle (p = 0.018), epidermal mesh view (p = 0.036), difference of >2 mm between the parts (p = 0.008), the number of new sections (p < 0.001) and new slides (p < 0.001) were considerably higher when the first method was used compared with the second method. The presence of two pieces was less (p < 0.001) when using the first method. ConclusionsWe noted a meaningful difference in the quality of microscopic evaluation between the first and second methods. Better sections were obtained with the second method. In addition, the decrease in the number of new slides will reduce workload, archival work and cost.