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The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of 18F-FLT PET/CT in the detection and differentiation of gastric cancers (GC). 104 consecutive patients (57 cases of adenocarcinoma tubulare (G2 and G3), 17 cases of mucinous adenocarcinoma, 6 cases of undifferentiated carcinoma, 14 cases of adenocarcinoma partim mucocellulare, and 10 cases of end stage gastric cancer) with newly diagnosed advanced gastric cancer were examined with FLT PET/CT. For quantitative and comparative analyses, the maximal standardized uptake value (SUVmax) was calculated for both the tumors and noninvaded gastric wall. Results. There were found, in the group of adenocarcinoma tubulare, SUVmax 1.5–23.1 (7.46±4.57), in mucinous adenocarcinoma, SUVmax 2.3–10.3 (5.5±2.4), in undifferentiated carcinoma, SUVmax 3.1–13.6 (7.28±3.25), in adenocarcinoma partim mucocellulare, SUVmax 2–25.3 (7.7±6.99), and, in normal gastric wall, SUVmax 1.01–2.55 (1.84±0.35). For the level of 2.6 cut-off value between the normal wall and neoplasm FLT uptake from ROC analysis, all but five gastric cancers showed higher accumulation of FLT than noninfiltrated mucosa. Conclusion. Gastric cancer presents higher accumulation of 18F-FLT than normal, distended gastric mucosa. Significantly higher accumulation was shown in cancers better differentiated and with higher cellular density

Aktualne zalecenia dotyczące diagnostyki i leczenia chorych z rozpoznaniem raka zrazikowego piersi in situ

Lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast is classified as non-invasive malignant tumor of the breast. Its diagnosis is a marker for an increased risk of developing other histological types of breast cancer. Lobular carcinoma in situ is usually asymptomatic, with no characteristic radiological features. The diagnosis is often accidental while diagnosing lesions found on screening mammography. The most important clinical issue associated with the diagnosis of lobular carcinoma in situ is the possible risk of concurrent breast cancer of another histological type. According to the current standards of managing patients with lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast, surgical biopsy of the mass is most commonly recommended. Specific principles of therapy depend on the circumstances surrounding the diagnostic process. The complete diagnosis requires histopathological study of tissue specimens from paraffin blocks. It is necessary to determine the histological subtype of the identified tumor as different subtypes present significant differences as to the course of the disease (classic lobular carcinoma in situ, pleomorphic, florid or comedo with necrosis ones). Contrary to the classic lobular carcinoma in situ, other subtypes are characterized by significantly higher risk of coexisting infiltrating breast cancer. In such cases, it is necessary to perform surgical excision of the tumor. Diagnosis of LCIS does not require surgical treatment (possible active surveillance of the patient).Rak zrazikowy gruczołu piersiowego in situ należy do postaci nieinwazyjnych nowotworów złośliwych o tej lokalizacji narządowej. Jego zdiagnozowanie jest markerem zwiększonego ryzyka rozwoju w przyszłości innych typów histologicznych raka piersi. Zrazikowy rak piersi in situ to najczęściej guz bezobjawowy, nieposiadający charakterystycznych cech radiologicznych. Do jego wykrycia dochodzi zwykle przypadkowo, w trakcie diagnostyki zmian uwidocznionych podczas skriningu mammograficznego. Najbardziej istotnym problemem klinicznym związanym ze zdiagnozowaniem tego nowotworu jest ryzyko współistnienia zmiany z innym rodzajem histologicznym raka piersi. Zgodnie z aktualnymi standardami leczenia chorych ze zrazikowym rakiem piersi in situ zalecana jest najczęściej biopsja chirurgiczna zmiany. Szczegółowe zasady postępowania terapeutycznego zależą od okoliczności zdiagnozowania guza. Rozpoznanie choroby wymaga oceny histopatologicznej preparatów tkankowych, pochodzących z bloków parafinowych. Niezbędne jest określenie podtypu histologicznego wykrytej zmiany, które wykazują znaczne różnice dotyczące przebiegu choroby (postać klasyczna, podtyp pleomorficzny, podtyp w stadium rozkwitu bądź podtyp comedo z martwicą). W odróżnieniu do typu klasycznego zrazikowego raka piersi in situ, pozostałe postaci cechuje istotnie wyższe ryzyko współistnienia form raka naciekającego piersi. W przypadku ich stwierdzenia konieczne jest operacyjne wycięcie zmiany. Wykrycie postaci klasycznej raka zrazikowego gruczołu piersiowego in situ nie wiąże się z taką koniecznością (możliwość aktywnego nadzoru chorych)

Current problems in diagnostic management and surgical treatment of breast cancer patients – a review of selected clinical issues

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women in Poland and other developed countries. It refers especially to those in peri- and postmenopausal age. Poland is characterized by a dynamic increase in the number of new cases of breast cancer. Namely, in 2010, the number of new diagnosed cases was more than 30% higher than 10 years before. As suggested by epidemiological forecasts for Poland, the trend is expected to be maintained. Surgical treatment is the main prerequisite for a permanent and positive outcome of breast cancer treatment. The percentage of surgeries performed in Poland has increased significantly in recent years from 77% in 2004 to 90% in 2010. The most important prognostic factor affecting longterm treatment outcomes in cancer patients is the clinical grading of the disease. Early detection of breast cancer, preferably at the asymptomatic stage, may significantly determine both the selection of available treatment options and the final treatment outcome. The objective of this study was to discuss current problems related to preoperative diagnostics and surgical treatment of breast cancer patients. Issues concerning mammography screening program were subjected to analysis. The part concerning surgical treatment features new trends regarding procedures of conservative treatment of breast cancer. It is also important to emphasize the necessity of the use of conclusions from the Z0011 trial and personalized oncoplastic surgery techniques in everyday clinical practice.Rak piersi jest najczęstszym nowotworem złośliwym u kobiet żyjących w Polsce i innych krajach rozwiniętych; dotyczy to zwłaszcza chorych w wieku około- i pomenopauzalnym. W polskiej populacji dynamicznie rośnie liczba nowych przypadków raka piersi: w 2010 roku stwierdzono ponad 30% więcej zachorowań niż 10 lat wcześniej. Według prognoz epidemiologicznych należy spodziewać się utrzymania tej tendencji w naszym kraju. Podstawowy warunek mogący pozwolić na uzyskanie trwałego wyleczenia to zastosowanie leczenia operacyjnego. Odsetek jego wykorzystania w Polsce wyraźnie wzrósł w ostatnich kilkunastu latach – z 77% w roku 2004 do 90% w roku 2010. Najważniejszym czynnikiem mającym wpływ na odległe wyniki leczenia pacjentów z nowotworami złośliwymi jest stopień zaawansowania klinicznego choroby. Wczesne wykrycie raka piersi, optymalnie w stadium bezobjawowym, może w decydujący sposób wpłynąć zarówno na wybór dostępnych metod leczenia, jak i na jego wynik. W pracy omówiono najistotniejsze aktualne problemy diagnostyki przedoperacyjnej i leczenia operacyjnego chorych na raka piersi. Analizie poddano zagadnienia związane z programem wczesnego wykrywania choroby. W części poświęconej leczeniu chirurgicznemu przedstawiono nowe trendy związane z procedurami leczenia oszczędzającego. Podkreślono konieczność wykorzystania w codziennej praktyce klinicznej wniosków z badania Z0011 i technik chirurgii onkoplastycznej

Problems concerning patients’ qualification for surgical procedures allowing for evaluation of the condition of axillary fossa lymph nodes in the radical treatment of breast cancer

The presence of metastases in the lymph nodes of the axillary fossa is the most important prognostic factor in patients with breast cancer. The surgical treatment option required for evaluation of the condition of the axillary lymph nodes depends on the results of a preoperative physical examination of the patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correctness of breast cancer patients’ qualification to surgical procedures allowing for evaluation of the condition of the axillary lymph nodes. Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of a group of 963 patients with a diagnosed malignancy of the breast, treated surgically in the period from 01 Jan 2011 to 29 Feb 2012. Depending on the result of evaluation of the axillary lymph node clinical condition, the patients underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy or elective axillary lymphadenectomy. Results. In 27.4% of patients subjected to excision of the sentinel lymph node, metastatic lesions were found in the lymph nodes removed during the procedure. In most cases (98.1%) that concerned the lymph nodes of the lower part of the axilla. In 17.4% of patients, metastases were located also in the middle or upper part (9%). In the group of patients primarily qualified to lymphadenectomy, the metastatic lesions in the axillary lymph nodes were diagnosed in 67.2% of patients. They were most commonly located in the lower part of the axillary fossa (in 96.7% of cases), and in 68.8% of patients in the middle or upper part (35.8%). Conclusions. Biopsy of the sentinel lymph node in patients with clinically advanced breast cancer is an effective and safe method of evaluation of the condition of the axillary fossa lymph nodes. A high rate of false positive results concerning the clinical stage of the disease requires changing the rules of patients’ qualification to elective axillary lymphadenectomy

Core-needle biopsy under CT fluoroscopy guidance and fine-needle aspiration cytology : comparison of diagnostic yield in the diagnosis of lung and mediastinum tumors : analysis of frequency and types of complications

Background: Patients with pathological tissue mass in thoracic cage found with imaging require histopathological or cytological confirmation of malignancy before treatment. The tissue material essential for patomorphological evaluation can be acquired with fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) controlled with CT and core-needle biopsy (CNB) under real-time CT fluoroscopy guidance. The purpose of this work is to carry out a retrospective analysis of the two methods with regards to their informativity, frequency and the kind of complications. Material and Methods: From January, 2012 to May 2013, 76 core-needle biopsies of lung and mediastinum tumors were conducted and compared with 86 fine-needle aspiration biopsies(FNAB) of lung and mediastinum tumors, including 30 patients who underwent FNAB and were referred to CNB in order to specify the diagnosis. Results: Complete histopathological diagnosis was made in 91% with the use of CNB and in 37% when FNAB was the chosen method. Early complications were observed in 32% patients who underwent BG and in group of 11% who underwent FNAB. Late complications, however, appeared in 29% patients after CNB and 13% after FNAB. In 24 cases CNB specified the complete diagnosis. Conclusions: Core-needle biopsy in comparison to fine-needle aspiration biopsy has more frequent rate of negligible complications, however, it offers higher diagnostic yield for diagnostic of lung and mediastinum neoplastic disease and allows for more precise diagnosis of focal lesions

Plasma protein changes reflect colorectal cancer development and associated inflammation

Abstract Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Efficient non-invasive blood-based biomarkers for CRC early detection and prognosis are urgently needed. Methods: To identify novel potential plasma biomarkers, we applied a proximity extension assay (PEA), an antibody-based proteomics strategy to quantify the abundance of plasma proteins in CRC development and cancer-associated inflammation from few μL of plasma sample. Results: Among the 690 quantified proteins, levels of 202 plasma proteins were significantly changed in CRC patients compared to age-and-sex-matched healthy subjects. We identified novel protein changes involved in Th17 activity, oncogenic pathways, and cancer-related inflammation with potential implications in the CRC diagnosis. Moreover, the interferon γ (IFNG), interleukin (IL) 32, and IL17C were identified as associated with the early stages of CRC, whereas lysophosphatidic acid phosphatase type 6 (ACP6), Fms-related tyrosine kinase 4 (FLT4), and MANSC domain-containing protein 1 (MANSC1) were correlated with the late-stages of CRC. Discussion: Further study to characterize the newly identified plasma protein changes from larger cohorts will facilitate the identification of potential novel diagnostic, prognostic biomarkers for CRC

Frequent genetic differences between matched primary and metastatic breast cancer provide an approach to identification of biomarkers for disease progression

Breast cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in women and its metastatic spread is the principal reason behind the fatal outcome. Metastasis-related research of breast cancer is however underdeveloped when compared with the abundant literature on primary tumors. We applied an unexplored approach comparing at high resolution the genomic profiles of primary tumors and synchronous axillary lymph node metastases from 13 patients with breast cancer. Overall, primary tumors displayed 20% higher number of aberrations than metastases. In all but two patients, we detected in total 157 statistically significant differences between primary lesions and matched metastases. We further observed differences that can be linked to metastatic disease and there was also an overlapping pattern of changes between different patients. Many of the differences described here have been previously linked to poor patient survival, suggesting that this is a viable approach toward finding biomarkers for disease progression and definition of new targets useful for development of anticancer drugs. Frequent genetic differences between primary tumors and metastases in breast cancer also question, at least to some extent, the role of primary tumors as a surrogate subject of study for the systemic disease