Comprehensive Review of Thyroid Embryology,Anatomy,Histology,and Physiology for Surgeons

Emil Theodor Kocher and Theodor Billroth pioneered the surgical management of thyroid disease. Their surgical techniques, knowledge of thyroid anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, and antisepsis practices transitioned a life-threatening operation to one with acceptable morbidity. The modern head and neck surgeon should have a meticulous surgical technique, combined with a thorough understanding of thyroid embryology and anatomy that is central to the understanding and treatment of the different disease processes of the thyroid gland and the consequences of thyroid gland surgery. In this manuscript we will be examining thyroid gland embryology, anatomy, histology, and physiology that is essential to the practicing thyroid surgeon.

Histo-and clinico-pathological analysis of a large series of triple-negative breast cancer in a single center in China:Evidences on necessity of histological subtyping and grading

Objective: To investigate histo-pathological distribution and clinico-pathological significance in a large Chinese triple-negative breast cancer(TNBC) patients serials based on the latest understanding of its clinico-pathological diversity, and to provide more information to clinicians to improve precision of individualized treatment of TNBC.Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on patients with TNBC at Breast Disease Center, Peking University First Hospital between January 2010 and December 2019. Histo-and clinico-pathological characteristics were analyzed by Chi-square test and Student's t-test, and prognoses were calculated using KaplanMeier method and a Cox proportionate hazards model. Bonferroni correction was used to correct for multiple comparison.Results: Conventional type of TNBC(c TNBC) were identified in 73.7% of 582 TNBC, while special type of TNBC(s TNBC) were 26.3%, including 71 apocrine carcinoma, 20 medullary carcinoma, 31 metaplastic carcinoma, 18 invasive lobular carcinoma, 7 invasive micropapillary carcinoma, 5 adenoid cystic carcinoma and 1 acinic cell carcinoma. Compared to s TNBC, c TNBC was associated with high histologic grade(P<0.001) and lower androgen receptor(AR) expression(P<0.001). TNM stage of low-grade c TNBC was significantly lower than that of high-grade c TNBC(P=0.002). Although no significant difference, there was a trend that the rate of 5-year disease-free survival(DFS) and 5-year overall survival(OS) were longer in high-grade c TNBC than in high-grade s TNBC(P=0.091 and 0.518), and were longer in low-grade s TNBC than in high-grade s TNBC(P=0.051 and0.350). Metaplastic carcinomas showed larger tumor size(P=0.008) and higher proliferative Ki67 index(P=0.004)than c TNBCs.Conclusions: Results from our cohort imply that sub-categorization or subtyping and histological grading could be meaningful in pathological evaluation of TNBC, and need to be clarified in more large collections of TNBC.

The rat eustachian tube:Anatomical, histological, and radiological features

Purpose: This study investigated the anatomical and histological characteristics of the rat Eustachian tube(E-tube)and the feasibility of Eustachian tubography in a rat model.Materials and methods: Fifteen male Wistar rats were used in this study, and the bilateral E-tubes of each rat were examined. Ten E-tubes were used for anatomical studies, another ten for histological analysis, and the other ten for Eustachian tubography. Five rats were euthanized and decapitated, and ten E-tubes were dissected to describe the anatomy of the E-tube. Ten E-tube specimens obtained from five other rats were sectioned to investigate Etube histology. Eustachian tubography was performed on the bilateral E-tubes of the other five rats using the trans-tympanic approach.Results: The rat E-tubes consisted of bony and membranous parts. Cartilage and bone tissue covered only the bony part. The E-tubes’ mean diameter and overall length were 2.97 mm and 4.96 mm, respectively. The tympanic orifices’ mean diameter was 1.21 mm. The epithelium of E-tubes was mainly composed of pseudostratified ciliated and goblet cells. Eustachian tubography was successfully performed on both sides of the E-tube for each rat.The technical success rate was 100%, the average running time was 4.9 min, and no procedure-related complications occurred. On tubography images, the E-tube, tympanic cavity, and nasopharynx could be identified because of the visualization of bony landmarks.Conclusion: In this study, we described the anatomical and histological features of rat E-tubes. With the aid of these findings, E-tube angiography was successfully performed using a transtympanic approach. These results will facilitate further investigation of E-tube dysfunction.

Histological Grading in Ductal Carcinoma in Situ of the Breast

Objective: To study the significance of histological grading as a prognostic factor in ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast. Methods: According to the Van Nuy’s classification, 32 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast were divided into three groups. Results: Low grade (well differentiated, low grade DCIS) 12 patients (37.5%); Intermediate grade, 9 patients (28.1%); High grade (poorly differentiated DCIS) 11 patients (34.4%). Among the high grade DCIS, the histologic subtypes were comedo (9 patients), micropapillary (1 patient) and solid (1 patient). The positive expression of c-erbB-2, p53 and MIB-1 in high grade DCIS was higher than that in intermediate and low grade DCIS. The difference between high grade and low grade DCIS was significant (p<0.05). The expression of ER in high grade DCIS was lower than that in intermediate and low grade DCIS. Conclusions: Histological grading of breast ductal carcinoma in situ may be a good prognostic factor.

Clinical and Histological Profile of Breast Cancer at University Clinics of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Context: Breast cancer represents a significant public health problem concern the world, given its frequency (20% to 25% of female cancers) and diagnosis clinical stage with a particular frequency of locally advanced cancers and inflammatory forms. Objectives: To describe the socio-demographic, clinical and histological characteristics of breast cancer at the University Clinics of Kinshasa. Methods: A descriptive and retrospective study was completed at University Clinics of Kinshasa from 1 January 2003 to 30 July 2018, including 300 cases of breast cancer diagnosed and treated. Results: The mean age of women at diagnosis was 47.5 ± 10.8 years. Most of the patients were married, multipara with an average parity of 3.7 ± 2.5 and non-menopausal. Breast mass was the main reason for medical visit (47.5%) and the majority of patients consulted 12 months after the onset of the disease (36.3%) at stage 3 (56%) and node extension was observed in 61.3%. The average size of the breast mass was 8.02 ± 3.7 cm. The infiltrating ductal carcinoma was the most common histological type in 82.5% of cases;the majority of tumors were histo-pronostic II in 47.5% of cases. 83% of the tumors were hormonal-dependent. Only 35.9% of the tumors over-expressed the HER 2/Neu receptor. Conclusion: Most patients consulted more than 12 months after the onset of the disease and the diagnosis was made at advanced stages. The tumor was large at diagnosis. The left breast was the most affected. The majority of tumors are of high histopronostic grade and are hormonal-dependent.

Epidemiological Clinical and Histological Aspects of Gynecological and Breast Cancer in Pointe Noire (Congo Brazzaville)

INTRODUCTION: The objective of our study was to determine the epidemiological clinical and histological aspects of gynecological and breast cancers in Pointe-Noire. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective descriptive study that took place in the cancerology and internal medicine department during the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2021, i.e. a period of 10 years. Women with histological diagnosis of gynecological and breast cancers were included in our study. The variables studied were: frequency, age, alcohol and tobacco consumption, histological type, stage of extension, location of cancer. Bivariate analysis was done between age and location of the tumour. The statistical test used was the KHI2 test. The results were statistically significant for a value of p RESULTS: We collected 400 files from women with cancer. Among the 400 files, 265 were represented by gynecological and breast cancers, that is a frequency of 65.43%. Among the 265 cases of gynecological and breast cancer identified during this study period, breast cancer represented the first rank with 52% frequency. Cervical cancer accounted for 41% followed by ovarian cancer (5%) and endometrial (2%). Cancer of vulva was represented by a single case. The average age of patients with gynecological and breast cancers during our study was 52 ± 12 years. The average age of patients with cancer of the breast, cervix, ovarian, endometrial was respectively 49 ± 11.97 years, 54.73 ± 12.91 years old, 50 ± 14 years, 67 ± 14.24 years, the age of the vulva cancer patient was 51 years old. The histological type of breast cancer was represented by infiltrating ductal adenocarcinoma in 91% of cases, invasive lobular carcinoma in 7% and sarcoma in 2%. Cervical cancers were represented by squamous cell carcinomas in 95% of cases and adenocarcinomas in 5% of cases. Vulva cancer was represented by squamous cell carcinoma, ovarian cancer was represented by epithelial tumors (adenocarcinoma) in 100% of cases. Endometrial cancers were represented by endometrial adenocarcinoma. All cancers were diagnosed at advanced stages (locoregional and metastatic stage). Patients over the age of 50 had more gynecological and breast cancers;but this result was not significant. CONCLUSION: Gynecological and breast cancers are frequent and constitute the first cancer of Congolese women in Pointe-Noire. Breast cancer is the first cancer followed by cancer of the cervix and ovaries. The histological types are those of the literature. Patients with gynecological and breast cancers consult at very advanced stages.

Anatomical study of Rubens'flap in breast reconstruction

Objective:To investigate the anatomical basis of Rubens'flap based on the deep circumflex iliac artery,and to apply more donor site tissue amount for big chest wall defect.Methods:Gross anatomical study was carried on 8 sides of fresh specimens of 4 cases and data was measured by mean of the Vernier caliper.Besides,the surgical simulation was carried on 1 specimen(2 sides).Results:At the inguinal segment,the via artery gave off(9.16±6.22)branches;the diameter of the origin was(3.97±0.86)mm;the distance from starting point to the first branch was(15.87±9.24)mm;amount of osteomusculocutaneous branch was 3.12±1.34;the biggest diameter of perforator was(1.48±1.02)mm;pedicle length was(132.51±48.24)mm.In the surgical simulation,the layers of Ruben's flap from up to down ranged in skin,subcutaneous tissue,obliquus externus abdominis,oblique internal abdominis and transversus abdominis.Conclusion:Rubens'flap,with large tissue amount,based on the deep circumflex iliac artery,near to traditional abdominal flap,has a good clinical application prospect in breast reconstruction and repair of big chest wall defect,for its thin waist effect and slight donor site defect.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma of breast: Recent advances

Adenoid cystic carcinoma(ACC) of the breast is a rare special subtype of breast cancer characterized by the presence of a dual cell population of luminal and basaloid cells arranged in specific growth patterns. Most breast cancers with triple-negative, basal-like breast features(i.e., tumors that are devoid of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression, and express basal cell markers) are generally high-grade tumors with an aggressive clinical course. Conversely, while ACCs also display a triple-negative, basal-like phenotype, they are usually low-grade and exhibit an indolent clinical behavior. Many discoveries regarding the molecular and genetic features of the ACC, including a specific chromosomal translocation t(6;9) that results in a MYB-NFIB fusion gene, have been made in recent years. This comprehensive review provides our experience with ACC of the breast, as well as an overview of clinical, histopathological, and molecular genetic features.

New Wireless Handheld Ultrasound-Guided Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB) Devices: An Important Innovation in Breast Diagnosis

Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) plays a fundamental role in the preoperative assessment of breast lesions pro- viding large histology samples that are useful to define diagnoses and biological parameters to guide treatment planning. This technique has been used in our institute since 2000 and two new wireless handheld ultrasound-guided VABB de- vices have been introduced since May 2012. In this report we analyze our experience with these revolutionary devices which are able to provide the option of single-insertion contiguous tissue samples respectively with a 13/14-gauge aperture. Our initial experience on 75 lesions shows that these devices are safe, fast, procedurally advantageous for operators and well accepted by patients. Finally VABB procedures can markedly reduce the need for surgical biopsy.

Low-Grade and High-Grade Invasive Ductal Carcinomas of the Breast Follow Divergent routes of Progression

Low-grade invasive ductal carcinoma is almost diploid, and has frequent losses of chromosome 16q, which is shared by other precancerous lesions of the mammary gland such as flat epithelial atypia （FEA）, atypical ductal hyperplasia （ADH）, and lownuclear grade ductal carcinoma in situ （DCIS）. The genetic alterations accumulate in a stepwise fashion as the precancerous lesions progress to invasve ductal carcinoma. This supports the linear progression model of breast cancer from FEA, through ADH, to low- nuclear grade DCIS as non-obligate early events in low-grade IDC evolution. In contrast, high-grade carcinoma tends to aneuploidy with complex genetic alterations--most importantly, frequent gains at chromosome 16q. Frequent losses at chromosome 16q in low-grade IDC and gains in the same arm of the same chromosome in high-grade IDC imply that these lesions are two end outcomes of different disease processes and that they do not lie in the same continuum of a process. Therefore, low-grade and high-grade IDC are two distinct diseases with a divergent route of progression.

Colonoscopy in rats:An endoscopic,histological and tomographic study

AIM:To describe colon anatomy with colonoscopy and computed tomography(CT) to develop a rat model for future studies of therapeutic colonoscopy.METHODS:Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats,on average 400-420 g,underwent total colonoscopy,CT and histological examination.Colonoscopy was performed after bowel preparation with a baby upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with an outer diameter of 6.7 mm.CT obtained a 3D image of total colon after a rectal enema with radiological contrast.Macroscopic and microscopic examinations were examined with a conventional technique(hematoxylin and eosin).Colonic wall thickness,length and diameter measurements were taken from the anus,3,7,14 and 20 cm from the anal margin.RESULTS:The median colonoscope depth was 24 cm(range 20-28 cm).Endoscopic and tomographic study of colon morphology showed an easy access with tubular morphology in the entire left colon(proximal left colon and rectum).Transverse colon was unapparent on colonoscopy.Right colon,proximal to the splenic flexure,was the largest part of the colon and assumed saccular morphology with tangential trabecula.Radiological measurements of the colonic length and diameter substantiate a subdivision of the right colon into two parts,the cecum and distal right colon.In addition,histological measurement of the colonic wall thickness confirmed a progressive decrease from rectum to cecum.The muscular layer was thinner in the proximal left colon.CONCLUSION:The combination of colonoscopy,tomography and histology leads to a better characterization of the entire colon.These data are important for deciding when to perform endoscopic resections or when to induce perforations to apply endoscopic treatments.

Parathyroid Embryology,Anatomy,and Pathophysiology of Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Unregulated overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from an abnormal parathyroid gland is the origin of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Patients who have an elevated serum calcium concentration have a problem in one or more of their parathyroid glands. To understand this disease state adequately and provide appropriate treatment, a thorough understanding of parathyroid embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is essential. In this manuscript, we review our current understanding of parathyroid gland embryology, anatomy, histology, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy of Breast Lesions: Results and Usefulness in a Low Income Country

Background: Core needle biopsy (CNB) under ultrasound guidance is an accepted standard of care for the diagnosis of breast lesions. It is safe, cost-effective and minimally invasive compared with surgical excision. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the CNB’s results regarding the procedure, complications, histopathological findings and their correlation with the imaging data and surgical histopathological findings. Method: A cross-sectional prospective and descriptive study of a consecutive series of ultrasound-guided CNB of breast lesions in women conduced from January 2015 to December 2016 at the Sylvanus Olympio university hospital of Lomé, in Togo. Results: There were 72 CNB performed under ultrasound guidance in women;from which 54 were retained for the study. The mean age was 44.9 years ± 9.8. 11.1% had a family history of breast cancer. Lesions were most often palpable (90.7%). They were located in the left breast in 54.7%. Lesions were categorized probably malignant or malignant (Birads 4 and 5) in 70.4% and probably benign (Birads 3) in 29.6%. Their mean size was 24.8 mm ± 7.6 at ultrasound. There were no major complications during the procedure. One CNB (1.9%) considered inconclusive was repeated. Histologically, invasive ductal carcinoma (61.1%) was the most common lesion. Fifty-three women underwent surgical procedure and histopathological confirmation. Ultrasound-guided CNB had a sensitivity of 97.5%, specificity of 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, negative predictive value of 92.8%, and an overall diagnostic accuracy of 98.1%. Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (Birads) categorization had a sensitivity of 94.8%, specificity of 100%, positive predictive value of 100%, negative predictive value of 87.4%, and diagnostic accuracy of 96.2%. Conclusion: Ultrasound guided CNB represent accurate methods for the characterization of breast lesions, with high values of diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and negative predictive value. It does not involve a major complication, even in tropical environments.

Differential Expression of Genes Involved in Cell Polarity, EMT and Cell-Fate in Breast Cancer and Corresponding Normal Tissue

Objectives: Cell polarity and epithelial morphology are peculiar features of cells forming the terminal ductal lobular unit, and they are early lost during neoplastic transformation because of an epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). To understand these early events we analyzed a set of 125 genes related to cell polarity, EMT and cell-fate decision in 26 breast cancer specimens and corresponding patient-matched normal tissue. Methods: The difference of gene expression was explored by t-paired test. In addition, to evidence latent variables accounting for genes correlations, a Factor Analysis was applied as exploratory technique. Results: Among the 90 differentially expressed genes, those coding for cell polarity complexes, apical-junctional components and luminal cytokeratins were overexpressed in tumor samples (suggesting a terminally differentiated phenotype) whereas those coding for stemness-associated features or related with EMT were expressed in normal tissues but not in tumor samples, suggesting the persistence of stem/progenitor cells. Factor analysis confirmed these findings and indicated that the difference between tumors and normal tissues can be synthesized in three main features representative of specific molecular/morphological alterations. Conclusions: The a priori definition of a selected panel of genes and the application of an exploratory statistical approach, greatly contribute to reduce the intrinsic biological complexity of tumor specimens and to describe the difference between tumor specimens and corresponding histologically normal tissues.

Granulomatous Mastitis, Radio-Histological Correlation

Granulomatous mastitis, also called granulomatous lobular mastitis, is a benign pathology of the mammary gland characterized by chronic inflammation of the gland tissue, which becomes erythematous, manifesting itself as a palpable and painful mass on physical examination, sometimes it can be accompanied by abscesses. The following case is a 45-year-old Guatemalan female, with a history of increased volume in the left breast, compromising the upper quadrants. A mammogram was performed, followed by breast ultrasound;the diagnosis was confirmed by histology. The treatment offered was surgery with image controls every six months.

Axillary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer and Melanoma Patients after Previous Axillary Surgery: A Systematic Review

Objective: Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a validated staging technique for breast carcinoma. Some women are exposed to have a second SLNB due to breast cancer recurrence or a second neoplasia (breast or other). Due to modified anatomy, it has been claimed that previous axillary surgery represents a contra-indication to SLNB. Our objective was to analyse the literature to assess if a second SLNB is to be recommended or not. Methods: For the present study, we performed a review of all published data during the last 10 years on patients with previous axilla surgery and second SLNB. Results: Our analysis shows that second SLNB is feasible in 70%. Extra-axillary SNs rate (31%) was higher after radical lymph node dissection (ALND) (60% - 84%) than after SLNB alone (14% - 65%). Follow-up and complementary ALND following negative and positive second SLNB shows that it is a reliable procedure. Conclusion: The review of literature confirms that SLNB is feasible after previous axillary dissection. Triple technique for SN mapping is the best examination to highlight modified lymphatic anatomy and shows definitively where SLNB must be performed. Surgery may be more demanding as patients may have more frequently extra-axillary SN only, like internal mammary nodes. ALND can be avoided when second SLNB harvests negative SNs. These conclusions should however be taken with caution because of the heterogeneity of publications regarding SLNB and surgical technique.

人与其他动物椎间盘解剖和组织学结构的比较医学研究进展

《2023年中国退行性脊柱健康报告》提到35岁以下患者的腰椎手术比例近年来显著增加,颈、腰椎病有年轻化的趋势。腰椎间盘突出症成为最困扰大众的疾病之一,研究椎间盘退变的发病机制和治疗方法有着重要的临床意义。目前人类椎间盘相关疾病多采用影像学诊断,由于脊柱的组织样本不易得到,实验动物以成本低、周期短、易获取的优点,成为替代性研究对象。人与其他动物的椎间盘有着结构和生理上的差异,比较人与其他动物的椎间盘结构和病理生理特点是研究的基础和关键。本文综述了不同动物椎间盘解剖与组织学结构相关研究文献并进行比较分析,分别从椎间盘的高度、椎间盘的几何形状、腰椎间盘软骨终板特征、椎间盘内细胞外基质组分4个角度比较了不同动物的椎间盘特点。分析结果表明:人类、袋鼠、绵羊、猪、大鼠在第六颈椎至第七颈椎处的椎间盘相对高度数值最接近;与人类腰部椎间盘几何形状最为相似的是小鼠腰椎间盘;与其他动物相比,人类的软骨终板最厚,细胞密度最小;猪纤维环内部的胶原蛋白与人类的差异最大,但猪、绵羊、兔、大鼠的髓核含水量与人类相比无差异性。在此基础上,本文还阐述了人与其他动物之间椎间盘退变的共性和差异表现,也对不同实验动物椎间盘退变的造模方法进行了总结,旨在为椎间盘退变研究选择合适的实验动物模型提供基础数据。

乳腺癌超声特征与病理组织学分级的相关性分析

目的 探讨乳腺癌结节的超声特征与组织学分级之间的相关性。方法 选择经病理诊断为乳腺癌的141例患者,年龄31~79岁,平均年龄54.2岁;病程1~5年,平均病程3.7年;肿瘤直径7~30 mm,平均直径20.3 mm。行二维超声和彩色多普勒血流显像(CDFI),观察指标包括结节形态、边界、纵横比、微钙化、后方声衰减、内部血流和腋窝淋巴结。病理组织学根据结节的腺管形成程度、细胞核多形性、核分裂计数分为Ⅰ级、Ⅱ级和Ⅲ级。统计分析乳腺癌结节的超声特征与其组织学分级及分级指标之间的相关性。结果 141例乳腺癌结节均为浸润性乳腺癌,病理组织学分级Ⅰ级24例,Ⅱ级72例,Ⅲ级45例。微钙化在不同病理组织学分级之间差异有统计学意义[51.77%(73/141) vs 48.23%(68/141)。P <0.05],而其他超声观察指标(形态、边界、纵横比、周围强回声声晕、后方衰减声影、内部血流、腋窝淋巴结转移)差异无统计学意义(P> 0.05)。微钙化在结节的腺管形成程度及核分裂计数之间的差异均有统计学意义[(2.77±0.46)分vs(2.59±0.57)分、(1.66±0.77)分vs (1.41±0.68)分。P <0.05],而在细胞核多形性之间差异无统计学意义(P> 0.05)。结论乳腺癌结节的超声影像中的微钙化与组织学分级及其指标有一定的相关性,是判读乳腺癌结节预后的重要影像学指标。

不同组织学分级乳腺癌放疗患者生理特征参数差异及5年预后的影响因素分析

目的 分析不同组织学分级乳腺癌放疗患者生理特征参数差异及5年预后的影响因素。方法 回顾性选取2015年4月至2018年4月在江苏省肿瘤医院接受放疗的80例乳腺癌患者进行研究。根据Bloom Richardson标准将患者进行组织学分级,并将其分为0~Ⅰ级组(n=30)和Ⅱ~Ⅲ级组(n=50)。分析0~Ⅰ级和Ⅱ~Ⅲ级患者生理特征参数(年龄、肿瘤位置、体重指数、胸围和患侧乳腺体积)的差异;经随访记录5年后0~Ⅰ级和Ⅱ~Ⅲ级患者的局部复发、远处转移、总生存率;分析预后良好组和预后不良组患者的生理特征参数差异;并建立多因素Logistic模型,分析影响不同乳腺癌预后的独立危险因素。结果 Ⅱ~Ⅲ级组体重指数>24 kg/m^(2)、胸围≥90 cm、患侧乳腺体积≥350 cm^(3)的患者比率分别为64.00%、80.00%、76.00%,均明显高于0~Ⅰ级组(33.33%、30.00%、36.67%),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Ⅱ~Ⅲ级组患者的局部复发率、远处转移率分别为32.00%、40.00%,均高于0~Ⅰ级组(10.00%、16.67%),5年总生存率为64.00%,低于0~Ⅰ级组(86.67%),差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。80例乳腺癌患者5年后的预后良好58例,预后良好率为72.50%,预后不良22例,预后不良率为27.50%。预后不良组与预后良好组患者年龄≥60岁、体重指数>24 kg/m^(2)、胸围≥90 cm、患侧乳腺体积≥350 cm^(3)、组织学Ⅱ~Ⅲ级比率比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。单因素分析结果显示,年龄、体重指数、胸围、患侧乳腺体积、组织学分级均是影响乳腺癌5年预后的危险因素(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic分析结果显示,年龄≥60岁、体重指数>24 kg/m^(2)、胸围≥90 cm、患侧乳腺体积≥350 cm^(3)、组织学Ⅱ~Ⅲ级均是影响乳腺癌患者放疗5年预后的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论 体重指数、胸围和患侧乳腺体积等生理特征与乳腺癌组织学分级有关,同时也是威胁乳腺癌放疗远期预后的独立危险因素。

弥散加权成像瘤内及瘤周影像组学预测乳腺癌组织学分级

目的观察弥散加权成像(DWI)瘤内及瘤周影像组学预测乳腺癌组织学分级的价值。方法回顾性分析700例经病理诊断单发乳腺癌患者术前DWI,按8∶2比例分为训练集(n=560,含381例Ⅰ+Ⅱ级和179例Ⅲ级)和测试集(n=140,含95例Ⅰ+Ⅱ级和45例Ⅲ级)。手动勾画瘤内ROI(ROI瘤内),将其自动外扩3、5 mm,获得瘤周ROI(ROI+3 mm和ROI+5 mm),以及瘤内-瘤周ROI(ROI瘤内+3 mm、ROI瘤内+5 mm)。提取并筛选最佳影像组学特征,构建影像组学模型(RM)用于预测乳腺癌组织学分级;绘制受试者工作特征曲线,计算曲线下面积(AUC),评估各模型预测效能。以校准曲线评估模型校准度,以决策曲线分析(DCA)评估其临床实用性。结果RM瘤内、RM+3 mm、RM+5 mm、RM瘤内+3 mm及RM瘤内+5 mm在训练集的AUC分别为0.750、0.724、0.749、0.833及0.807,在测试集分别为0.723、0.718、0.736、0.759及0.782。各模型AUC差异在训练集中均有(P均<0.01)而在测试集均无统计学意义(P均>0.05),且校准度均较高。DCA显示阈值为0.02~0.88时RM瘤内+瘤周在训练集、阈值为0.40~0.72时其在测试集的临床净收益更大。结论DWI瘤内及瘤周影像组学均可有效预测乳腺癌组织学分级,瘤内-瘤周影像组学诊断效能更高。