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Papers by Jeffery Stewart

Research paper thumbnail of Specification, Development, and Testing of the FT8-2 Dry Low NOx Control System

Volume 5: Manufacturing Materials and Metallurgy; Ceramics; Structures and Dynamics; Controls, Diagnostics and Instrumentation; Education; IGTI Scholar Award, 1995

Research paper thumbnail of Autoxidation of a sterically hindered phenanthrene-4,5-diol and conversion of the products into phenanthrenequinones

Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1, 1988

... Lutz M. Engelhardt, Frank R. Hewgill,” Jeffery M. Stewart, and Allan H. White School of Chemi... more ... Lutz M. Engelhardt, Frank R. Hewgill,” Jeffery M. Stewart, and Allan H. White School of Chemistry, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia 6009 ... l,4,5,8-diquinone (15), (35 mg, 31%), mp 231-232 "C (lit.,'" 229-229.5); and the yellow 5-oxo-8-t-buto.xy-3,6,8-tri ...

Research paper thumbnail of Constellation-X Soft X-Ray Telescope Segmented Optic Assembly and Alignment Implementation

Storage and Retrieval for Image and Video Databases, 2000

The Constellation-X mission will perform X-Ray science with improvements in resolution and effect... more The Constellation-X mission will perform X-Ray science with improvements in resolution and effective area over its predecessor missions. The primary instrument on the Constellation-X spacecraft is the Soft X-Ray Telescope (SXT). The SXT is a 1.6m diameter grazing incidence mirror assembly comprised of approximately 4000 optic elements. In order for the optic elements to work together to achieve the required

Research paper thumbnail of Monophasic spindle cell synovial sarcoma of the head and neck: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of Systemic conditions associated with periodontitis in childhood and adolescence. A review of diagnostic possibilities

Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal

The term periodontitis is used to describe a group of multifactorial diseases that result in the ... more The term periodontitis is used to describe a group of multifactorial diseases that result in the progressive destruction of the structures that support the teeth within the jaws, the so-called attachment apparatus, which includes the periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone. If left untreated, this process can ultimately lead to tooth loss. The pathogenesis of these diseases involves the initial colonization of the gingival microenvironment of a susceptible host by pathogenic bacteria found in dental plaque. Subsequently, much of the tissue destruction characteristic of periodontitis is a , by-product, of the host response directed against these organisms. One of the major factors that appear to modulate disease severity is systemic health. Severe periodontitis in young individuals can therefore be a manifestation of an underlying systemic disease. In this review we will discuss the most important systemic diseases that should be considered in a differential diagnosis when e...

Research paper thumbnail of Oral muscosal melanomas

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Patho, 1997

A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teache... more A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology meeting in Bannf, Alberta, Canada. Fifty oral melanomas, identified from the files of the participants, were reviewed in order to better understand the clinical features, histologic spectrum, and natural history of these perplexing lesions. Results confirmed that oral melanomas occur in

Research paper thumbnail of Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as midface destructive lesion: case report and literature review

Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics, 2002

A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. An... more A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma typically manifests as an aggressive, progressively destructive, and necrotizing disorder, often with a fatal outcome. This case was characterized microscopically by the presence of an atypical lymphoid population that expressed a CD45+, CD3+ cytoplasmic, CD5+, and CD56- T-cell phenotype within a background of a polymorphous inflammatory infiltrate. Because of the rarity of the disorder, the differential diagnosis is discussed. Recent advances in clinical immunodiagnostics, the variations in therapeutic modalities, and the prognosis of the disease as reported in the recent literature are reviewed.

Research paper thumbnail of Immunohistochemical study of idiopathic histiocytosis of the mandible and maxilla

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1986

Recent evidence suggests that the proliferative cells of idiopathic histiocytosis may be derived ... more Recent evidence suggests that the proliferative cells of idiopathic histiocytosis may be derived from Langerhans cells. In this study, antisera to S-100 protein, HLA-DR (la-like) antigen, muramidase, and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin were tested on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue from nine cases of idiopathic histiocytosis using an immunoperoxidase technique. Tumor cells were positive for S-100 protein and HLA-DR antigen but negative for muramidase and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin. Mononuclear phagocytes were positive for HLA-DR antigen, muramidase, and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin but negative for S-100 protein. The immunohistochemical staining pattern of the tumor cells in these cases of idiopathic histiocytosis is similar to that seen for normal Langerhans cells. When these results are coupled with electron microscopic and histochemical data, it would appear that the origin of cells in idiopathic histiocytosis is from the Langerhans cell or its precursor. Thus, this condition might b...

Research paper thumbnail of Immunohistochemical staining of Langerhans cells and macrophages in oral lichen planus

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1985

Twenty patients with clinically and microscopically confirmed lichen planus were studied immunohi... more Twenty patients with clinically and microscopically confirmed lichen planus were studied immunohistochemically. Monoclonal antibody to HLA-DR antigens and polyclonal antisera to S-100 protein and muramidase were applied to paraffin-embedded sections for the purpose of elaborating on the pathogenesis of this disease. Trypsin incubation of sections was also done in order to determine its effect on immunostaining. Langerhans cells were identified with anti-S-100 and anti-HLA-DR, and macrophages were identified with antimuramidase and anti-HLA-DR. Keratinocytes also expressed HLA-DR membrane activity in lichen planus tissue. Trypsinization significantly improved the expression of S-100 protein and muramidase antigens. It was concluded that Langerhans cells, macrophages, and keratinocytes play important roles in antigen processing and/or phagocytosis during the natural history of this disease.

Research paper thumbnail of Extranodal oral lymphomas: histologic subtypes and immunophenotypes (in routinely processed tissue)

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1991

Twenty-seven extranodal oral lymphomas were subclassified according to the National Institutes of... more Twenty-seven extranodal oral lymphomas were subclassified according to the National Institutes of Health International Working Formulation. Immunophenotypes were then determined by means of an ABC technique with newly generated antibodies that identify fixation-resistant antigens on lymphoid cells. Diffuse small and large cell lymphomas were the most frequently identified subtypes. B-cell-associated antibody, L26, stained a majority of tumor cells in all lymphomas. Although 4KB5 was a less consistent B-cell marker, it stained most lymphomas. Reactive T-cell infiltrates, identified with antibodies MT1, UCHL-1, anti-CD3, and OPD4, varied from slight to intense. MT1 occasionally showed cross-reactivity with neoplastic B cells. No "histiocytic" lymphomas were found, but reactive macrophage infiltrates were identified in many lymphomas with monoclonal antibody KP1. In view of the immunohistochemical results, all lymphomas were believed to be of B-cell origin. Although antibody ...

Research paper thumbnail of Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland: A comparative histologic and immunohistochemical study

Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic ... more Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic carcinomas and with 21 other histologically similar minor salivary gland neoplasms. The polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were for the most part distinctive in their microscopic appearance. Typically they exhibited infiltrative growth by small uniform cells in single-layered ducts. A syncytium of tumor cells was also characteristic, although solid and cribriform patterns were seen, making definitive diagnosis difficult with some tumors. lmmunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein, glial fibrillary acidic protein, actin, vimentin, and keratins resulted in relatively distinctive antigenic profiles for the tumors studied. Of significance was strong S-100 protein and weak actin staining of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas, moderate actin staining of adenoid cystic carcinomas, moderate glial fibrillary acidic protein staining of monomorphic adenomas and pleomorphic adenomas, and nonreactivity of monomorphic adenomas for vimentin. It is believed that the immunoprofiles could be useful in the microscopic diagnosis of salivary gland tumors. The identification of antigens found normally in myoepithelial and epithelial cells supports the concept that these tumors are derived from pluripotential reserve cells. (ORAL SURC ORAL MED ORAL PATHOL 1991;71:469-75)

Research paper thumbnail of Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1991

Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic ... more Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic carcinomas and with 21 other histologically similar minor salivary gland neoplasms. The polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were for the most part distinctive in their microscopic appearance. Typically they exhibited infiltrative growth by small uniform cells in single-layered ducts. A syncytium of tumor cells was also characteristic, although solid and cribriform patterns were seen, making definitive diagnosis difficult with some tumors. lmmunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein, glial fibrillary acidic protein, actin, vimentin, and keratins resulted in relatively distinctive antigenic profiles for the tumors studied. Of significance was strong S-100 protein and weak actin staining of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas, moderate actin staining of adenoid cystic carcinomas, moderate glial fibrillary acidic protein staining of monomorphic adenomas and pleomorphic adenomas, and nonreactivity of monomorphic adenomas for vimentin. It is believed that the immunoprofiles could be useful in the microscopic diagnosis of salivary gland tumors. The identification of antigens found normally in myoepithelial and epithelial cells supports the concept that these tumors are derived from pluripotential reserve cells. (ORAL SURC ORAL MED ORAL PATHOL 1991;71:469-75)

Research paper thumbnail of Mammary analog secretory carcinoma of salivary glands: a report of 2 cases in the lips

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2012

This study presents 2 cases of labial mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC) including diagnos... more This study presents 2 cases of labial mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC) including diagnostic criteria and a review of literature. MASC has not been previously described in the dental literature. Two cases of MASC and 1 case of acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) of the lips were reviewed for their microscopic and immunohistochemical features. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for the ETV6-NTRK3 translocation was performed. The clinical features of 65 cases previously described in the medical literature are reviewed. MASCs had hematoxylin and eosin features similar to those of ACC but demonstrated larger, globular periodic acid-Schiff positive deposits, whereas ACC had finer granular deposits. MASCs were strongly positive for S100, vimentin, and mammaglobin, whereas ACC was negative for S100 and vimentin and only focally mammaglobin positive. FISH demonstrated that MASCs were positive for ETV6 disruption. MASCs are newly described, can occur in a wide age range, favor males, and can be misinterpreted as ACC or adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified by routine microscopy.

Research paper thumbnail of Multiple central giant cell lesions with a Noonan-like phenotype

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1993

Research paper thumbnail of Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as midface destructive lesion: Case report and literature review

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 2002

A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. An... more A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma typically manifests as an aggressive, progressively destructive, and necrotizing disorder, often with a fatal outcome. This case was characterized microscopically by the presence of an atypical lymphoid population that expressed a CD45+, CD3+ cytoplasmic, CD5+, and CD56- T-cell phenotype within a background of a polymorphous inflammatory infiltrate. Because of the rarity of the disorder, the differential diagnosis is discussed. Recent advances in clinical immunodiagnostics, the variations in therapeutic modalities, and the prognosis of the disease as reported in the recent literature are reviewed.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship of oral disease to the presence of cytomegalovirus DNA in the saliva of AIDS patients

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1995

Cytomegalovirus is an important pathogen in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus. I... more Cytomegalovirus is an important pathogen in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus. In this study a thorough oral examination was done and blood and urine cultures for cytomegalovirus were obtained from a group of 31 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with CD4 lymphocyte counts less than 150 cells/mm3. Whole saliva was also collected for detection of cytomegalovirus deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) via the polymerase chain reaction. The presence of cytomegalovirus DNA in the saliva specimens was not related to the presence of cytomegalovirus in the urine, which suggests a local source of cytomegalovirus from salivary gland and kidney parenchyma. There was also a strong statistical relationship between salivary cytomegalovirus DNA and xerostomia (p = 0.0004), which suggests that cytomegalovirus may be a cause of salivary gland dysfunction in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with low CD4 counts.

Research paper thumbnail of Elephantiasis nostras of the lips

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1997

Elephantiasis nostras (EN) is a clinical entity that usually presents as a persistent swelling of... more Elephantiasis nostras (EN) is a clinical entity that usually presents as a persistent swelling of the lower extremities. It has been related to recurrent lymphangitis of bacterial origin that causes a fibrosis and thickening of both epidermal and connective tissue. Although very rare, EN has been previously reported in the lips. This is the first case reported in the oral medicine literature that describes EN involving the lips. We describe the clinical features and a differential diagnosis of the lip lesions and a treatment protocol to which this patient has responded. A diagnosis of EN should be entertained in patients with chronically edematous, scaling lip lesions.

Research paper thumbnail of Oral muscosal melanomas

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1997

A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teache... more A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology meeting in Bannf, Alberta, Canada. Fifty oral melanomas, identified from the files of the participants, were reviewed in order to better understand the clinical features, histologic spectrum, and natural history of these perplexing lesions. Results confirmed that oral melanomas occur in

Research paper thumbnail of Intraoral Minor Salivary Gland Neoplasms: Review of 213 Cases

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2005

Minor salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with great hist... more Minor salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with great histomorphologic variation. This study reviews a large series of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors of the oral region and determines the incidence and the correlation of the histopathologic features with the clinical characteristics. Two hundred thirteen cases of MSGT were retrospectively studied. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained slides were examined in all cases. Special stains and immunohistochemical stains were used in selected cases. Clinical characteristics of the neoplasms were also noted. One hundred nineteen tumors were benign (56%), and 94 tumors were malignant (44%). Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common benign tumor (93 of 119). Canalicular adenoma was the second most common benign MSGT in our series (25 of 119). Of the 94 malignant MSGTs, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) (45 of 94), adenoid cystic carcinoma (22 of 94), and polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (18 of 94) were the most common. Most MECs (34 of 45) were low-grade lesions. Of 5 central MECs, 3 cases occurred in the maxilla and 2 cases arose in the mandible. Benign intraoral MSGTs are slightly more common than malignant MSGTs. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common MSGT, and MEC is the most common malignant variety. The palate is the most common site for minor gland neoplasms. Benign labial salivary gland neoplasms are more common in the upper lip, and malignant labial tumors are more common in the lower lip.

Research paper thumbnail of Keratinizing Odontogenic Cyst With Verrucous Proliferation

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Specification, Development, and Testing of the FT8-2 Dry Low NOx Control System

Volume 5: Manufacturing Materials and Metallurgy; Ceramics; Structures and Dynamics; Controls, Diagnostics and Instrumentation; Education; IGTI Scholar Award, 1995

Research paper thumbnail of Autoxidation of a sterically hindered phenanthrene-4,5-diol and conversion of the products into phenanthrenequinones

Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 1, 1988

... Lutz M. Engelhardt, Frank R. Hewgill,” Jeffery M. Stewart, and Allan H. White School of Chemi... more ... Lutz M. Engelhardt, Frank R. Hewgill,” Jeffery M. Stewart, and Allan H. White School of Chemistry, University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia 6009 ... l,4,5,8-diquinone (15), (35 mg, 31%), mp 231-232 "C (lit.,'" 229-229.5); and the yellow 5-oxo-8-t-buto.xy-3,6,8-tri ...

Research paper thumbnail of Constellation-X Soft X-Ray Telescope Segmented Optic Assembly and Alignment Implementation

Storage and Retrieval for Image and Video Databases, 2000

The Constellation-X mission will perform X-Ray science with improvements in resolution and effect... more The Constellation-X mission will perform X-Ray science with improvements in resolution and effective area over its predecessor missions. The primary instrument on the Constellation-X spacecraft is the Soft X-Ray Telescope (SXT). The SXT is a 1.6m diameter grazing incidence mirror assembly comprised of approximately 4000 optic elements. In order for the optic elements to work together to achieve the required

Research paper thumbnail of Monophasic spindle cell synovial sarcoma of the head and neck: Report of two cases and review of the literature

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1994

Research paper thumbnail of Systemic conditions associated with periodontitis in childhood and adolescence. A review of diagnostic possibilities

Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal

The term periodontitis is used to describe a group of multifactorial diseases that result in the ... more The term periodontitis is used to describe a group of multifactorial diseases that result in the progressive destruction of the structures that support the teeth within the jaws, the so-called attachment apparatus, which includes the periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone. If left untreated, this process can ultimately lead to tooth loss. The pathogenesis of these diseases involves the initial colonization of the gingival microenvironment of a susceptible host by pathogenic bacteria found in dental plaque. Subsequently, much of the tissue destruction characteristic of periodontitis is a , by-product, of the host response directed against these organisms. One of the major factors that appear to modulate disease severity is systemic health. Severe periodontitis in young individuals can therefore be a manifestation of an underlying systemic disease. In this review we will discuss the most important systemic diseases that should be considered in a differential diagnosis when e...

Research paper thumbnail of Oral muscosal melanomas

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Patho, 1997

A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teache... more A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology meeting in Bannf, Alberta, Canada. Fifty oral melanomas, identified from the files of the participants, were reviewed in order to better understand the clinical features, histologic spectrum, and natural history of these perplexing lesions. Results confirmed that oral melanomas occur in

Research paper thumbnail of Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as midface destructive lesion: case report and literature review

Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics, 2002

A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. An... more A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma typically manifests as an aggressive, progressively destructive, and necrotizing disorder, often with a fatal outcome. This case was characterized microscopically by the presence of an atypical lymphoid population that expressed a CD45+, CD3+ cytoplasmic, CD5+, and CD56- T-cell phenotype within a background of a polymorphous inflammatory infiltrate. Because of the rarity of the disorder, the differential diagnosis is discussed. Recent advances in clinical immunodiagnostics, the variations in therapeutic modalities, and the prognosis of the disease as reported in the recent literature are reviewed.

Research paper thumbnail of Immunohistochemical study of idiopathic histiocytosis of the mandible and maxilla

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1986

Recent evidence suggests that the proliferative cells of idiopathic histiocytosis may be derived ... more Recent evidence suggests that the proliferative cells of idiopathic histiocytosis may be derived from Langerhans cells. In this study, antisera to S-100 protein, HLA-DR (la-like) antigen, muramidase, and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin were tested on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue from nine cases of idiopathic histiocytosis using an immunoperoxidase technique. Tumor cells were positive for S-100 protein and HLA-DR antigen but negative for muramidase and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin. Mononuclear phagocytes were positive for HLA-DR antigen, muramidase, and alpha 1-antichymotrypsin but negative for S-100 protein. The immunohistochemical staining pattern of the tumor cells in these cases of idiopathic histiocytosis is similar to that seen for normal Langerhans cells. When these results are coupled with electron microscopic and histochemical data, it would appear that the origin of cells in idiopathic histiocytosis is from the Langerhans cell or its precursor. Thus, this condition might b...

Research paper thumbnail of Immunohistochemical staining of Langerhans cells and macrophages in oral lichen planus

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1985

Twenty patients with clinically and microscopically confirmed lichen planus were studied immunohi... more Twenty patients with clinically and microscopically confirmed lichen planus were studied immunohistochemically. Monoclonal antibody to HLA-DR antigens and polyclonal antisera to S-100 protein and muramidase were applied to paraffin-embedded sections for the purpose of elaborating on the pathogenesis of this disease. Trypsin incubation of sections was also done in order to determine its effect on immunostaining. Langerhans cells were identified with anti-S-100 and anti-HLA-DR, and macrophages were identified with antimuramidase and anti-HLA-DR. Keratinocytes also expressed HLA-DR membrane activity in lichen planus tissue. Trypsinization significantly improved the expression of S-100 protein and muramidase antigens. It was concluded that Langerhans cells, macrophages, and keratinocytes play important roles in antigen processing and/or phagocytosis during the natural history of this disease.

Research paper thumbnail of Extranodal oral lymphomas: histologic subtypes and immunophenotypes (in routinely processed tissue)

Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 1991

Twenty-seven extranodal oral lymphomas were subclassified according to the National Institutes of... more Twenty-seven extranodal oral lymphomas were subclassified according to the National Institutes of Health International Working Formulation. Immunophenotypes were then determined by means of an ABC technique with newly generated antibodies that identify fixation-resistant antigens on lymphoid cells. Diffuse small and large cell lymphomas were the most frequently identified subtypes. B-cell-associated antibody, L26, stained a majority of tumor cells in all lymphomas. Although 4KB5 was a less consistent B-cell marker, it stained most lymphomas. Reactive T-cell infiltrates, identified with antibodies MT1, UCHL-1, anti-CD3, and OPD4, varied from slight to intense. MT1 occasionally showed cross-reactivity with neoplastic B cells. No "histiocytic" lymphomas were found, but reactive macrophage infiltrates were identified in many lymphomas with monoclonal antibody KP1. In view of the immunohistochemical results, all lymphomas were believed to be of B-cell origin. Although antibody ...

Research paper thumbnail of Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland: A comparative histologic and immunohistochemical study

Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic ... more Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic carcinomas and with 21 other histologically similar minor salivary gland neoplasms. The polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were for the most part distinctive in their microscopic appearance. Typically they exhibited infiltrative growth by small uniform cells in single-layered ducts. A syncytium of tumor cells was also characteristic, although solid and cribriform patterns were seen, making definitive diagnosis difficult with some tumors. lmmunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein, glial fibrillary acidic protein, actin, vimentin, and keratins resulted in relatively distinctive antigenic profiles for the tumors studied. Of significance was strong S-100 protein and weak actin staining of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas, moderate actin staining of adenoid cystic carcinomas, moderate glial fibrillary acidic protein staining of monomorphic adenomas and pleomorphic adenomas, and nonreactivity of monomorphic adenomas for vimentin. It is believed that the immunoprofiles could be useful in the microscopic diagnosis of salivary gland tumors. The identification of antigens found normally in myoepithelial and epithelial cells supports the concept that these tumors are derived from pluripotential reserve cells. (ORAL SURC ORAL MED ORAL PATHOL 1991;71:469-75)

Research paper thumbnail of Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma of minor salivary gland

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1991

Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic ... more Sixteen polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were reviewed and compared with 17 adenoid cystic carcinomas and with 21 other histologically similar minor salivary gland neoplasms. The polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas were for the most part distinctive in their microscopic appearance. Typically they exhibited infiltrative growth by small uniform cells in single-layered ducts. A syncytium of tumor cells was also characteristic, although solid and cribriform patterns were seen, making definitive diagnosis difficult with some tumors. lmmunohistochemical staining for S-100 protein, glial fibrillary acidic protein, actin, vimentin, and keratins resulted in relatively distinctive antigenic profiles for the tumors studied. Of significance was strong S-100 protein and weak actin staining of polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinomas, moderate actin staining of adenoid cystic carcinomas, moderate glial fibrillary acidic protein staining of monomorphic adenomas and pleomorphic adenomas, and nonreactivity of monomorphic adenomas for vimentin. It is believed that the immunoprofiles could be useful in the microscopic diagnosis of salivary gland tumors. The identification of antigens found normally in myoepithelial and epithelial cells supports the concept that these tumors are derived from pluripotential reserve cells. (ORAL SURC ORAL MED ORAL PATHOL 1991;71:469-75)

Research paper thumbnail of Mammary analog secretory carcinoma of salivary glands: a report of 2 cases in the lips

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, 2012

This study presents 2 cases of labial mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC) including diagnos... more This study presents 2 cases of labial mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC) including diagnostic criteria and a review of literature. MASC has not been previously described in the dental literature. Two cases of MASC and 1 case of acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) of the lips were reviewed for their microscopic and immunohistochemical features. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for the ETV6-NTRK3 translocation was performed. The clinical features of 65 cases previously described in the medical literature are reviewed. MASCs had hematoxylin and eosin features similar to those of ACC but demonstrated larger, globular periodic acid-Schiff positive deposits, whereas ACC had finer granular deposits. MASCs were strongly positive for S100, vimentin, and mammaglobin, whereas ACC was negative for S100 and vimentin and only focally mammaglobin positive. FISH demonstrated that MASCs were positive for ETV6 disruption. MASCs are newly described, can occur in a wide age range, favor males, and can be misinterpreted as ACC or adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified by routine microscopy.

Research paper thumbnail of Multiple central giant cell lesions with a Noonan-like phenotype

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, 1993

Research paper thumbnail of Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as midface destructive lesion: Case report and literature review

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 2002

A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. An... more A case of angiocentric T-cell lymphoma presenting as a midface destructive lesion is reported. Angiocentric T-cell lymphoma typically manifests as an aggressive, progressively destructive, and necrotizing disorder, often with a fatal outcome. This case was characterized microscopically by the presence of an atypical lymphoid population that expressed a CD45+, CD3+ cytoplasmic, CD5+, and CD56- T-cell phenotype within a background of a polymorphous inflammatory infiltrate. Because of the rarity of the disorder, the differential diagnosis is discussed. Recent advances in clinical immunodiagnostics, the variations in therapeutic modalities, and the prognosis of the disease as reported in the recent literature are reviewed.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship of oral disease to the presence of cytomegalovirus DNA in the saliva of AIDS patients

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1995

Cytomegalovirus is an important pathogen in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus. I... more Cytomegalovirus is an important pathogen in persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus. In this study a thorough oral examination was done and blood and urine cultures for cytomegalovirus were obtained from a group of 31 patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with CD4 lymphocyte counts less than 150 cells/mm3. Whole saliva was also collected for detection of cytomegalovirus deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) via the polymerase chain reaction. The presence of cytomegalovirus DNA in the saliva specimens was not related to the presence of cytomegalovirus in the urine, which suggests a local source of cytomegalovirus from salivary gland and kidney parenchyma. There was also a strong statistical relationship between salivary cytomegalovirus DNA and xerostomia (p = 0.0004), which suggests that cytomegalovirus may be a cause of salivary gland dysfunction in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with low CD4 counts.

Research paper thumbnail of Elephantiasis nostras of the lips

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1997

Elephantiasis nostras (EN) is a clinical entity that usually presents as a persistent swelling of... more Elephantiasis nostras (EN) is a clinical entity that usually presents as a persistent swelling of the lower extremities. It has been related to recurrent lymphangitis of bacterial origin that causes a fibrosis and thickening of both epidermal and connective tissue. Although very rare, EN has been previously reported in the lips. This is the first case reported in the oral medicine literature that describes EN involving the lips. We describe the clinical features and a differential diagnosis of the lip lesions and a treatment protocol to which this patient has responded. A diagnosis of EN should be entertained in patients with chronically edematous, scaling lip lesions.

Research paper thumbnail of Oral muscosal melanomas

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 1997

A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teache... more A workshop to discuss primary oral melanomas was convened at the annual Western Society of Teachers of Oral Pathology meeting in Bannf, Alberta, Canada. Fifty oral melanomas, identified from the files of the participants, were reviewed in order to better understand the clinical features, histologic spectrum, and natural history of these perplexing lesions. Results confirmed that oral melanomas occur in

Research paper thumbnail of Intraoral Minor Salivary Gland Neoplasms: Review of 213 Cases

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2005

Minor salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with great hist... more Minor salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) constitute a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with great histomorphologic variation. This study reviews a large series of benign and malignant salivary gland tumors of the oral region and determines the incidence and the correlation of the histopathologic features with the clinical characteristics. Two hundred thirteen cases of MSGT were retrospectively studied. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained slides were examined in all cases. Special stains and immunohistochemical stains were used in selected cases. Clinical characteristics of the neoplasms were also noted. One hundred nineteen tumors were benign (56%), and 94 tumors were malignant (44%). Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common benign tumor (93 of 119). Canalicular adenoma was the second most common benign MSGT in our series (25 of 119). Of the 94 malignant MSGTs, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) (45 of 94), adenoid cystic carcinoma (22 of 94), and polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (18 of 94) were the most common. Most MECs (34 of 45) were low-grade lesions. Of 5 central MECs, 3 cases occurred in the maxilla and 2 cases arose in the mandible. Benign intraoral MSGTs are slightly more common than malignant MSGTs. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common MSGT, and MEC is the most common malignant variety. The palate is the most common site for minor gland neoplasms. Benign labial salivary gland neoplasms are more common in the upper lip, and malignant labial tumors are more common in the lower lip.

Research paper thumbnail of Keratinizing Odontogenic Cyst With Verrucous Proliferation

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007