Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

R. Hannah ¹, Pratibha Ramani ¹, M. P. Brundha ², Herald J. Sherlin ¹, Gheena Ranjith ¹, Abilasha Ramasubramanian ¹, Gifrina Jayaraj ¹, K. R. Don ¹, S. Archana ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, No-24, Moorthy Nagar, Chettiaragaram, Thiruverkadu Post, Chennai -600077., IN
2 Department of General Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, No-24, Moorthy Nagar, Chettiaragaram, Thiruverkadu Post, Chennai -600077, IN

Abstract

Aim: To assess the efficacy of liquid paraffin as a rehydrant for air dried buccal smear based on the nuclear and cytoplasmic details. Background: Buccal smear is useful for diagnosing Malignancy, Fungal infection, Viral infection and Vesicullobullous dermatoses. The routine practice is to wetfixthe smear and send them to the laboratory for staining and evaluation by a cytopathologist. But drying of smears is inevitable, especially when the aspirate is less and when there is improper fixation. This can cause drying artifacts. An alternative method for overcoming this problem is intentional air drying followed by rehydration. Many rehydrants have been experimented upon. The most common rehydrant being saline. The present study is done to check the efficacy of liquid paraffin as a rehydrant. Material and methods: 2 sets of 20 buccal smears were collected from the patients. One set air dried for 24 hours and the other wet fixed. Conventional pap staining was then carried out. The slides were examined by two observers for preservation of Nuclear and cytoplasmic details based on the semi quantitative scoring system. Results: Excellent nuclear details were seen in 45% of air dried smear compared to 25%in routine wet fixation. The cytoplasmic details of air dried smear and routine wet fixed smear was the same. Conclusion: Liquid paraffin as a rehydrant has shown promising results and the nuclear details were found to marginally better than in routine wet fixed smear. Air dried buccal smears can be used in routine practice especially in rural areas where there is limited access to laboratories and for mass screening.

Keywords

Buccal smear, Rehydration, Liquid Paraffin.

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Maria Kurian ¹, Herald J. Sherlin ¹, Gifrina Jayaraj ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Background: Aphthous ulcers are ulcers that form on the oral mucous membranes. They are known as aphthae, aphthous stomatitis and also canker sores. Aphthous ulcers are typically recurrent round or oval sores or ulcers inside the mouth found on the inside of the lips and cheeks or underneath the tongue. Patients often complain about very painful wounds inside their mouth that prevent them from eating food. The present study was designed to identify the dietary factors that trigger occurrence of RAS. Materials and Method: A qualitative survey was conducted through a structured Questionnaire presented to individuals with RAS visiting a Dental college and Hospital in Chennai between July to decemebr 2017. The results were expressed in percentage. Result: The study results revealed that 40% of them had a family history of RAS. 85% were anemic and stress was a precipitating factor in all the individuals (100%). Buccal mucosa (80%) was the most common site involved. 21% had RAS during Menstruation. RAS was triggered by consumption of gluten rich food in 80% of the individuals and spicy food in all the participants (100%). Conclusion: Stress, fatigue, everyday consumption of gluten rich diet, and spicy food trigger the development of RAS. This may be prevented by modifying their dietary habits.

Keywords

Aphthous, Diet, Gluten, Anemia, Soft Drinks.

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