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Histopathological predictors of clinical course severity and development of surgical complications in children with inflammatory bowel diseases
Fabián, Ondřej ; Zámečník, Josef (advisor) ; Daum, Ondřej (referee) ; Karásková, Eva (referee)
The aim of the presented thesis is to summarize a benefit and limitations of histopathological assessment of bioptic samples for diagnostics and prediction of complicated course of the disease in children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). We would also like to outline a potential benefit of more sophisticated histopathological methods in these domains. In the first phase of our research, we aimed at correlation of microscopical disease activity in children with Crohn's disease (CD) with activity assessed endoscopically and clinically. We also examined a histopathology as a possible predictor of development of complications, since previous works on adult cohorts indicate only a limited predictive value of microscopy. Our study confirmed this premise also for pediatric patients, since histopathological findings correlated weakly with endoscopy, didn't correlate with clinical activity of the disease and did predict none of the defined complications. On the other hand, endoscopy appeared to be a reliable predictor of complicated course of the disease. In the next part of our research, we were searching for other, more precise methods of assessment of histopathological disease activity that could serve as predictors of complications. We focused at immunohistochemical assessment of tissue...
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Toxicita selenových nanočástic v živočišném organismu
Hledíková, Jana
The aim of this study was to verify the toxicity of selenium nanoparticles in an animal organism. Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups. Four groups of rats were fed a monodiet with added SeNP at doses of 0,5; 1,5; 3,0 and 5,0 mg Se/kg per feed dose. The experiment lasted 28 days. During this, the weight of the animals was measured every 7 days (0, 7, 14, 21, 28). After putting to death the animals at the end of the experiment, some blood parameters and histopathology of selected tissues were determined. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose, total protein and albumin were diagnosed in the blood. Blood and liver selenium levels were analyzed and liver function tests were performed. Histopathological evaluation of liver and intestinal tissue was performed. The weight gain of the rats did not show differences between the tested groups. Compared to the control group, the selenium content in the blood and liver increased in the tested groups. However, selenium content in the liver did not increase in the test groups in a dose-dependend manner. No differences in TAC and ALP and AST aktivity were found. A significant reduction in ALT aktivity was observed in the test groups compared to the control group. SOD aktivity was reduced in the SeNP test group with 5 mg Se/kg compared to all other groups. GPx aktivity had a slightly increasing trend depending on the dose of SeNP, but without a significant (p <0,05) effect. Histopathological examination revealed damage to the hepatic parenchyma and intestinal epithelium that was dose-dependend on SeNP. From this study, it can be concluded that short-term supplementation of SeNP may be safe and beneficial, for example in selenium deficiency or for therapeutic purposes.
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Murine cerebral toxocariasis
Bernardová, Nicol ; Chanová, Marta (advisor) ; Panská, Lucie (referee)
Toxocara canis is endoparasitic geohelminth of canids. In its life cycle it uses paratenic host (even humans) and can cause severe problems called cerebral toxocariasis when attacks central nervous system. The exact mechanism of pathogenicity in nervous system is unknown and experimental studies examines rather the acute phase of toxocariasis, therefore we characterized the course of cerebral toxocarosis in mice from acute to chronic phase in this master thesis. We found larvae of the parasite in the brains of mice. The larvae in the tissues occurred both, individually and in clusters. The presence of larvae was observed in regions that affect both movement and memory. We did not find any visible injury nor inflammation surrounding the larvae in the tissue. However, histological examination showed brain tissue pathologies in all mice, namely local necrosis, hemorrhages, thickened vessel walls, cell infiltrates in tissue and around vessels and abnormal angiogenesis. The mice showed neurological symptoms with increasing frequency from the 9th week post infection. Production of specific antibodies was also monitored. The level of antibodies in reinfected mice was higher compared to antibody levels of mice with a single infection. No correlation with the presence of neurological symptoms was shown. Key...
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In-vivo and ex-vivo models for superficial mycosis
Míková, Ivana ; Hubka, Vít (advisor) ; Julák, Jaroslav (referee)
12. 5. 2016 In vivo a ex vivo modely povrchových mykóz (bakalářská práce) Ivana Míková Abstract In my bachelor thesis I have dealt with the importance of using the laboratory animals (in vivo models) and artificial tissue (ex vivo models) for studying the superficial mycosis. The purpose of using these models is especially to clarify the pathogenesis of illness (the pathogenʼs penetration into the organism, the clinical, histopathological and immunological changes) or testing of new treatments. Selection of a suitable and susceptible model, methodics of preparation of the inoculum and preparation of the model before inoculation are crucial for the successful creation of the experiment. Small rodents (guinea-pig, mouse, rat), skin equivalents and keratin films made from human hair, nails and animal hooves are the most used in vivo and ex vivo models. This bachelor thesis summarizes their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the work deals with the types of dermatophytes and thermally dimorphic fungi used for successful inoculation and with the specific purpose of their use. The dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, Arthroderma) and thermally dimorphic fungi (Blastomyces and Sporothrix) are the most often researched originators of the superficial mycosis. Both groups cause the animal...
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The diagnostics of tumorous and pigmented skin lesions
TICHÁ, Lea
The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection, regulates body temperature, stores water and fat and serves as a sensory organ. Above all, the human health is very often reflected on the skin. Thus, there are many types of pigmented skin lesions and skin tumors that require proper diagnosis to determine. Early detection of skin cancer allows timely treatment and improves clinical outcome. The collection of equipment and methods used for diagnosing skin cancer has been growing notably over the last decades, yet histologic examination still remains a gold standard. Histopathology is the microscopic examination of biological tissues in order to observe the appearance of diseased cells in very fine microscopic detail, therefore major types and modifications of pigmented skin lesions and skin tumours can be distinguished by these methods. The theoretical part of this theses describes the main types of pigmented skin lesions and skin tumors in terms of morphology, occurrence and other important aspects. It also describes the factors that influence the formation and development of skin cancer and types of prevention against them. The methodical part is focused on the histopathology procedures, from tissue sampling to histopathological evaluation. There is also data analysis describing the incidence of skin lesions a skin cancer at five years (2013-2017) and Euro Melanoma Day 2018 based on collected skin excisions.
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In-vivo and ex-vivo models for superficial mycosis
Míková, Ivana ; Hubka, Vít (advisor) ; Julák, Jaroslav (referee)
12. 5. 2016 In vivo a ex vivo modely povrchových mykóz (bakalářská práce) Ivana Míková Abstract In my bachelor thesis I have dealt with the importance of using the laboratory animals (in vivo models) and artificial tissue (ex vivo models) for studying the superficial mycosis. The purpose of using these models is especially to clarify the pathogenesis of illness (the pathogenʼs penetration into the organism, the clinical, histopathological and immunological changes) or testing of new treatments. Selection of a suitable and susceptible model, methodics of preparation of the inoculum and preparation of the model before inoculation are crucial for the successful creation of the experiment. Small rodents (guinea-pig, mouse, rat), skin equivalents and keratin films made from human hair, nails and animal hooves are the most used in vivo and ex vivo models. This bachelor thesis summarizes their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the work deals with the types of dermatophytes and thermally dimorphic fungi used for successful inoculation and with the specific purpose of their use. The dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, Arthroderma) and thermally dimorphic fungi (Blastomyces and Sporothrix) are the most often researched originators of the superficial mycosis. Both groups cause the animal...
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Murine cerebral toxocariasis
Bernardová, Nicol ; Chanová, Marta (advisor) ; Panská, Lucie (referee)
Toxocara canis is endoparasitic geohelminth of canids. In its life cycle it uses paratenic host (even humans) and can cause severe problems called cerebral toxocariasis when attacks central nervous system. The exact mechanism of pathogenicity in nervous system is unknown and experimental studies examines rather the acute phase of toxocariasis, therefore we characterized the course of cerebral toxocarosis in mice from acute to chronic phase in this master thesis. We found larvae of the parasite in the brains of mice. The larvae in the tissues occurred both, individually and in clusters. The presence of larvae was observed in regions that affect both movement and memory. We did not find any visible injury nor inflammation surrounding the larvae in the tissue. However, histological examination showed brain tissue pathologies in all mice, namely local necrosis, hemorrhages, thickened vessel walls, cell infiltrates in tissue and around vessels and abnormal angiogenesis. The mice showed neurological symptoms with increasing frequency from the 9th week post infection. Production of specific antibodies was also monitored. The level of antibodies in reinfected mice was higher compared to antibody levels of mice with a single infection. No correlation with the presence of neurological symptoms was shown. Key...
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