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Experimental Oncology May 2024Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of well-differentiated thyroid cancer accounting for up to 80% of all thyroid neoplasms. Metastases to the...
BACKGROUND
Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of well-differentiated thyroid cancer accounting for up to 80% of all thyroid neoplasms. Metastases to the regional lymph nodes (RLN) of the neck are a feature of its biological aggressiveness. The presence of psammoma bodies may be considered a pathomorphological feature of PTC in addition to the papillary structure of tumor and specific nuclear changes. The aim of the study was to evaluate a clinical value of psammoma bodies in the RLN of PTC patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
91 patients with PTC who were surgically treated at the Verum Expert Clinic were enrolled in the study. The clinical and pathomorphological data were retrieved from the archival medical records.
RESULTS
According to the results of the clinico-morphological analysis, 51 patients (56%) with PTC had metastases in the RLN of the neck, and 40 (44%) patients had no metastases. Among 51 patients with metastases in the RLN, in 4 patients psammoma bodies in the RLN and tumor tissue were identified. In 3 of these 4 patients, the size of the primary PTC tumor was less than 10 mm, but an aggressive cancer course such as significant number of metastases in the RLN or multifocal growth was found in all these cases.
CONCLUSIONS
The presence of psammoma bodies in RLN and primary PTC tumor could be suggested as a predictor of metastasis to lymph nodes. The detection of point echogenic foci in the lymph nodes by ultrasound at the preoperative stage is a sign of psammoma bodies. This finding can be useful for improving the efficacy in selection of surgical treatment tactics for the optimal neck dissection by planning neck dissection in the presence of such point echogenic foci at the preoperative stage and performing regular check-ups of the patients.
Topics: Humans; Lymphatic Metastasis; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Male; Female; Middle Aged; Lymph Nodes; Adult; Thyroid Neoplasms; Aged; Neck; Carcinoma, Papillary; Young Adult
PubMed: 38852051
DOI: 10.15407/exp-oncology.2024.01.061 -
Neoplasia (New York, N.Y.) Aug 2024In invasive lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), patients with micropapillary (MIP) or solid (SOL) components had a significantly poorer prognosis than those with only lepidic...
In invasive lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), patients with micropapillary (MIP) or solid (SOL) components had a significantly poorer prognosis than those with only lepidic (LEP), acinar (ACI) or papillary (PAP) components. It is interesting to explore the genetic features of different histologic subtypes, especially the highly aggressive components. Based on a cohort of 5,933 patients, this study observed that in different tumor size groups, LUAD with MIP/SOL components showed a different prevalence, and patients with ALK alteration or TP53 mutations had a higher probability of developing MIP/SOL components. To control individual differences, this research used spatial whole-exome sequencing (WES) via laser-capture microdissection of five patients harboring these five coexistent components and identified genetic features among different histologic components of the same tumor. In tracing the evolution of components, we found that titin (TTN) mutation might serve as a crucial intratumor potential driver for MIP/SOL components, which was validated by a cohort of 146 LUAD patients undergoing bulk WES. Functional analysis revealed that TTN mutations enriched the complement and coagulation cascades, which correlated with the pathway of cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation. Collectively, the histologic subtypes of invasive LUAD were genetically different, and certain trunk genotypes might synergize with branching TTN mutation to develop highly aggressive components.
Topics: Humans; Exome Sequencing; Adenocarcinoma of Lung; Mutation; Lung Neoplasms; Biomarkers, Tumor; Male; Female; Connectin; Prognosis; Middle Aged
PubMed: 38850835
DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2024.101013 -
Medicine Jun 2024The dysregulation of protein-coding genes involved in various biological functions is closely associated with the progression of thyroid cancer. This study aimed to...
The dysregulation of protein-coding genes involved in various biological functions is closely associated with the progression of thyroid cancer. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dysregulated gene expressions on the prognosis of classical papillary thyroid carcinoma (cPTC). Using expression profiling datasets from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, we performed differential expression analysis to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used to identify DEGs, which were used to construct a risk model to predict the prognosis of cPTC patients. Functional enrichment analysis unveiled the potential significance of co-expressed protein-encoding genes in tumors. We identified 4 DEGs (SALL3, PPBP, MYH1, and SYNDIG1), which were used to construct a risk model to predict the prognosis of cPTC patients. These 4 genes were independent of clinical parameters and could be functional in cPTC carcinogenesis. Furthermore, PPBP exhibited a strong correlation with poorer overall survival (OS) in the advanced stage of the disease. This study suggests that the 4-gene signature could be an independent prognostic biomarker to improve prognosis prediction in cPTC patients older than 46.
Topics: Humans; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Thyroid Neoplasms; Prognosis; Female; Male; Middle Aged; Biomarkers, Tumor; RNA, Messenger; Kaplan-Meier Estimate; Gene Expression Profiling; Risk Assessment; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic; Myosin Heavy Chains; Transcription Factors; Proportional Hazards Models
PubMed: 38847736
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038472 -
Indian Journal of Pathology &... Jun 2024Clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCAC) of cervix is a rare subtype of endocervical adenocarcinoma that accounts for 4% of all cervical adenocarcinoma with many morphological...
Clear cell adenocarcinoma (CCAC) of cervix is a rare subtype of endocervical adenocarcinoma that accounts for 4% of all cervical adenocarcinoma with many morphological mimickers. Retrospectively study cases of cervical clear cell adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Clinical profile and pathological features of CCAC of the cervix diagnosed between 2018-2022 were retrospectively analyzed.The database of the Department of Pathology of our institute was systematically searched for patients diagnosed with clear cell adenocarcinoma of the cervix during 2018-2022.A total of 19 patients were studied with the mean age of patients being 53.72 years (range 25 -84 yrs,standard deviation-25.9) and median tumor size being 5.6cm. Lymph node metastasis was identified in 33.3% and distant metastasis were seen in 20% of the cases. Staging could not be done in 4 cases.FIGO staging of the cases included IB1(2 cases), IB2(2 cases), IIB (3 cases),IIIA (1 case)IIIB(4 cases),and IV(3 cases). On histopathological evaluation, heterogeneous architectural pattern comprising of tubulocystic, solid, and papillary patterns were seen in 13 cases (13/19,68.4%). Pure tubulocystic (3/19,15.7%), pure papillary (2/19,10.5%), and pure solid patterns (1/19,5.3%) were also identified. Tumor cells with clear cytoplasm ranged from 5% to 95%. Nuclear atypia was moderate to marked in all the cases (19/19,100%). Mitotic activity varied from 1/10hpf to 20-22/10hpf. By immunohistochemistry, tumor was positive for Napsin A in all the cases,p16INK4a was negative in majority of cases (15/19,78.9%) and ER was negative in 14 cases (14/19,73.7%) .p53 showed wild type staining except for one case . Clear cell adenocarcinoma being a rare subtype of cervical adenocarcinoma, needs to be differentiated from other Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) independent adenocarcinomas (gastric and mesonephric types) and benign entities such as endocervical glandular Arias-Stella reaction. Judicious use of a panel of immunostains is often helpful.
PubMed: 38847204
DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_518_23 -
BMC Cancer Jun 2024The prognostic value of multifocality in paediatric papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients remains a subject of debate. This study aimed to explore the clinical...
INTRODUCTION
The prognostic value of multifocality in paediatric papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) patients remains a subject of debate. This study aimed to explore the clinical significance and prognostic value of multifocality in children and adolescents with PTC.
METHODS
This study retrospectively analysed the clinicopathological characteristics and postoperative follow-up data of 338 PTC patients aged ≤ 20 years from May 2012 to July 2022. The clinical and pathological characteristics of 205 patients with unifocal lesions and 133 patients with multifocal lesions were compared. A logistic regression model evaluated the relationship between multifocal lesions and disease recurrence/persistence in children and adolescents with PTC. Based on the median follow-up time of children with multifocal PTC, 114 patients with multifocal PTC older than 20 years were added, and the clinicopathological characteristics were compared between the 133. paediatric/adolescent patients and 114 adult patients with multifocal PTC.
RESULTS
Among the paediatric and adolescent patients, over a median follow-up time of 49 months, 133 had multifocal disease and 205 had unifocal disease. Multifocal PTC patients exhibited stronger invasiveness in the form of extrathyroidal extension, tumour diameter, lymph node metastasis, and distant metastasis. Multifocality (OR 2.68; p = 0.017), lateral lymph node metastasis (OR 2.85; p = 0.036), and distant metastasis (OR 4.28; p = 0.010) were identified as independent predictive factors for the recurrence/persistence of disease. Comparing the paediatric/adolescent vs. adult multifocal patients, the former demonstrated greater tumour invasiveness. Lateral lymph node metastasis (OR 6.36; P = 0.012) and distant metastasis (OR 3.70; P = 0.027) were independent predictive factors for recurrence/persistence of disease in multifocal patients, while age was not (OR 0.95; P = 0.455).
CONCLUSION
Tumour multifocality independently predicts persistent/recurrent disease in paediatric and adolescent PTC patients.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Male; Female; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Child; Prognosis; Thyroid Neoplasms; Retrospective Studies; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Young Adult; Lymphatic Metastasis; Follow-Up Studies; Thyroidectomy; Adult; Child, Preschool
PubMed: 38844891
DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12403-6 -
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Topics: Humans; Oman; Thyroid Neoplasms; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Hospitals, University; Clinical Audit; Female; Male; Carcinoma, Papillary
PubMed: 38840365
DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2024.06.743 -
World Journal of Surgical Oncology Jun 2024The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and clinical value of US, FNAC,FNA-Tg and FNAC + FNA-Tg, as well as the cutoff values of FNA-Tg to evaluate LN...
The efficacy and assessment value of the level of thyroglobulin wash-out after fine-needle aspiration cytodiagnosis in the evaluation of lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and clinical value of US, FNAC,FNA-Tg and FNAC + FNA-Tg, as well as the cutoff values of FNA-Tg to evaluate LN metastasis.
METHODS
We analyzed the diagnostic value of different US signs, the efficiency of US, FNAC, FNA-Tg and FNAC + FNA-Tg among the LN- and LN + groups, and the cutoff value of FNA-Tg to evaluate LN metastasis. We punctured LNs multiple times and measured the levels of FNA-Tg. Furthermore, the LNs were marked with immunohistochemical Tg and LCA to distinguish the presence of Tg in the para-cancerous tissue of the LNs.
RESULTS
The s-Tg and FNA-Tg of the LN + group were higher than those of the LN- group (P = 0.018, ≤ 0.001). The LN + group had more abnormal US signs than the LN- group. The cutoff value of FNA-Tg was 3.2 ng/mL. US had a high sensitivity (92.42), but the specificity was not satisfactory (55.1). FNA-Tg had a higher sensitivity (92.42 vs. 89.39), specificity (100 vs. 93.88), and accuracy (92.42 vs. 83.27) than FNAC. However, the sensitivity of FNAC + FNA-Tg increased further, while the specificity and accuracy decreased slightly. The presence of Tg in the normal lymphocytes adjacent to the cancer was confirmed.
CONCLUSION
Ultrasonography provides a noninvasive, dynamic, multidimensional assessment of LNs. With a cutoff value of 3.2 ng/mL, FNA-Tg has higher accuracy and a lower false-negative rate than various single diagnoses. However, FNAC combined with FNA-Tg does not cause additional pain to patients and offers a higher diagnostic efficacy and clinical value.
Topics: Humans; Biopsy, Fine-Needle; Female; Lymphatic Metastasis; Male; Thyroid Neoplasms; Middle Aged; Adult; Thyroglobulin; Prognosis; Cytodiagnosis; Carcinoma, Papillary; Lymph Nodes; Aged; Follow-Up Studies; Biomarkers, Tumor; Ultrasonography; Young Adult; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary
PubMed: 38840197
DOI: 10.1186/s12957-024-03430-5 -
World Journal of Surgical Oncology Jun 2024Gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy (GTET) and endoscopic thyroidectomy via the areola approach (ETA) have emerged as minimally invasive surgical techniques... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study
Comparison of gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy, endoscopic thyroidectomy via areola approach and conventional open thyroidectomy in patients with unilateral papillary thyroid carcinoma.
BACKGROUND
Gasless transaxillary endoscopic thyroidectomy (GTET) and endoscopic thyroidectomy via the areola approach (ETA) have emerged as minimally invasive surgical techniques for managing papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). This study aimed to assess the surgical efficacy of endoscopic thyroidectomy (ET) as compared to conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) in PTC patients.
METHODS
Between 2020 and 2022, 571 PTC patients underwent unilateral thyroidectomy accompanied by ipsilateral central lymph node dissection. This cohort comprised 72 patients who underwent GTET, 105 ETA, and 394 COT. The analysis encompassed a comprehensive examination of patient clinicopathologic characteristics and postoperative complaints. Furthermore, the learning curve of GTET was evaluated using the cumulative summation (CUSUM) method.
RESULTS
Patients in the ET group exhibited a lower mean age and a higher proportion of female individuals. Operation time in the ET group was significantly longer. No significant differences were observed in the incidence of postoperative complications among the three groups. With regard to postoperative complaints reported three months after surgery, GTET demonstrated superior alleviation of anterior chest discomfort and swallowing difficulties. Patients who underwent ET reported significantly higher cosmetic satisfaction levels. Additionally, the learning curve of GTET was 27 cases, and the operation time during the mature phase of the learning curve exhibited a significant reduction when compared to ETA.
CONCLUSIONS
The findings of this study affirm the safety and feasibility of employing GTET and ETA for the surgical management of PTC. GTET presents an attractive surgical option, particularly for patients with unilateral PTC who place a premium on cosmetic outcomes.
Topics: Humans; Thyroidectomy; Female; Male; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Endoscopy; Thyroid Neoplasms; Middle Aged; Adult; Postoperative Complications; Follow-Up Studies; Retrospective Studies; Prognosis; Operative Time; Axilla
PubMed: 38840176
DOI: 10.1186/s12957-024-03433-2 -
Acta Cytologica Jun 2024Pitfalls in Pap test could be defined as false positive, false negative or underdiagnosed results which can lead to unnecessary diagnostic procedures or delayed and... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Pitfalls in Pap test could be defined as false positive, false negative or underdiagnosed results which can lead to unnecessary diagnostic procedures or delayed and inadequate treatment. It can be a consequence of misinterpretation of certain morphological entities which are described in this paper.
SUMMARY
the paper presents the overview of the morphological features and look-alikes of the common sources of pitfalls such as atrophy, repair, IUD change, tubal metaplasia, hyperchromatic crowded groups, and radiation changes. Rare causes of pitfalls such as Arias-Stella changes, pemphigus, tumor diathesis per se, rare types of cervical cancer, including verrucous and papillary squamous cell cancer, gastric type and endometrioid adenocarcinoma are also described.
KEY MESSAGES
The awareness of pitfalls in cervical cytology is important for cytopathologists and clinicians to avoid future errors. Review of Pap tests with erroneous diagnosis is important for quality control in cytology laboratory, and it must be considered as educational and experience building procedure. Cytopathologist should not pull back in significant diagnoses, especially in HPV negative cases.
PubMed: 38834045
DOI: 10.1159/000539637 -
Ultrastructural Pathology Jul 2024Thyroid carcinoma ranks as the 9th most prevalent global cancer, accounting for 586,202 cases and 43,636 deaths in 2020. Computerized image analysis, utilizing...
Can the analysis of chromatin texture and nuclear fractal dimensions serve as effective means to distinguish non-invasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features from other malignancies with follicular pattern in the thyroid?: a study.
OBJECTIVE
Thyroid carcinoma ranks as the 9th most prevalent global cancer, accounting for 586,202 cases and 43,636 deaths in 2020. Computerized image analysis, utilizing artificial intelligence algorithms, emerges as a potential tool for tumor evaluation.
AIM
This study aims to assess and compare chromatin textural characteristics and nuclear dimensions in follicular neoplasms through gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM), fractal, and morphometric analysis.
METHOD
A retrospective cross-sectional study involving 115 thyroid malignancies, specifically 49 papillary thyroid carcinomas with follicular morphology, was conducted from July 2021 to July 2023. Ethical approval was obtained, and histopathological examination, along with image analysis, was performed using ImageJ software.
RESULTS
A statistically significant difference was observed in contrast (2.426 (1.774-3.412) vs 2.664 (1.963-3.610), = .002), correlation (1.202 (1.071-1.298) vs 0.892 (0.833-0.946), = .01), and ASM (0.071 (0.090-0.131) vs 0.044 (0.019-0.102), = .036) between NIFTP and IFVPTC. However, morphometric parameters did not yield statistically significant differences among histological variants.
CONCLUSION
Computerized image analysis, though promising in subtype discrimination, requires further refinement and integration with traditional diagnostic parameters. The study suggests potential applications in scenarios where conventional histopathological assessment faces limitations due to limited tissue availability. Despite limitations such as a small sample size and a retrospective design, the findings contribute to understanding thyroid carcinoma characteristics and underscore the need for comprehensive evaluations integrating various diagnostic modalities.
Topics: Humans; Thyroid Neoplasms; Retrospective Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Fractals; Adenocarcinoma, Follicular; Chromatin; Thyroid Cancer, Papillary; Diagnosis, Differential; Cell Nucleus; Female
PubMed: 38828684
DOI: 10.1080/01913123.2024.2362758