SLITRK3 expression correlation to gastrointestinal stromal tumor risk rating and prognosis

AIM: To assess the influence of SLIT and NTRKlike family member 3(SLITRK3) on the prognosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST) and determine whether SLITRK3 can help improve current risk stratification systems.METHODS: We hypothesized that SLITRK3 could be used as a prognostic molecular biomarker for GIST. 35 fresh tumor samples and 417 paraffin-embedded specimens from GIST patients were utilized. SLITRK3m RNA expression in GIST tumor tissue was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction, and SLITRK3 protein levels were estimated by immunohistochemistry. The correlation of SLITRK3 expression with various tumor clinicopathological characteristics and follow-up data were analyzed.RESULTS: GIST tumors had high expression of SLITRK3 compared with adjacent normal tissues and the expression level gradually increased with risk grade. SLITRK3 protein expression was closely associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, tumor site, tumor size, mitotic index, and National Institutes of Health(NIH) classification. Survival analysis showed that SLITRK3 expression was closely correlated with overall survival and disease-free survival of GIST patients. Multivariate analysis also identified SLITRK3 expression, mitotic index, and NIH stage as significant risk factors of GIST recurrence.CONCLUSION: SLITRK3 expression is a highly significant predictor of GIST recurrence and metastasis. Combinations of SLITRK3 and NIH stage have strong predictive and prognostic value, and are feasible markers for clinical practice in gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

Complications of radiofrequency ablation of hepatic tumors:Frequency and risk factors

Radiofrequency ablation(RFA)has become an important option in the therapy of primary and secondary hepatic tumors.Surgical resection is still the best treatment option,but only a few of these patients are candidates for surgery:multilobar disease,insufficient liver reserve that will lead to liver failure after resection,extra-hepatic disease,proximity to major bile ducts and vessels,and co-morbidities.RFA has a low mortality and morbidity rate and is considered to be safe.Thus,complications occur and vary widely in the literature.Complications are caused by thermal damage,direct needle injury,infection and the patient’s co-morbidities.Tumor type,type of approach,number of lesions,tumor localization,underlying hepatic disease,the physician’s experience,associated hepatic resection and lesion size have been described as factors significantly associated with complications.The physician in charge should promptly recognize high-risk patients more susceptible to complications,perform a close post procedure follow-up and manage them early and adequately if they occur.We aim to describe complications from RFA of hepatic tumors and their risk factors,as well as a few techniques to avoid them.This way,others can decrease their morbidity rates with better outcomes.

Performance of risk stratification systems for gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A multicenter study

BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal stromal tumors(GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumor type in the gastrointestinal system. Presently, various classification systems to prognosticate GISTs have been proposed.AIM To evaluate the application value of four different risk stratification systems for GISTs.METHODS Patients who were diagnosed with GISTs and underwent surgical resection at four hospitals from 1998 to 2015 were identified from a database. Risk of recurrence was stratified by the modified National Institute of Health(NIH)criteria, the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology(AFIP) criteria, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center(MSKCC) prognostic nomogram, and the contour maps. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curves were established to compare the four abovementioned risk stratification systems based on the area under the curve(AUC).RESULTS A total of 1303 patients were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 55.77 ± 13.70 yr; 52.3% of the patients were male. The mean follow-up period was 64.91 ± 35.79 mo. Approximately 67.0% the tumors were located in the stomach, and 59.5% were smaller than 5 cm; 67.3% of the patients had a mitotic count ≤ 5/50 high-power fields(HPFs). Thirty-four tumors ruptured before and during surgery. Univariate analysis demonstrated that tumor size > 5 cm(P <0.05), mitotic count > 5/50 HPFs(P < 0.05), non-gastric location(P < 0.05), and tumor rupture(P < 0.05) were significantly associated with increased recurrence rates. According to the ROC curve, the AFIP criteria showed the largest AUC(0.754).CONCLUSION According to our data, the AFIP criteria were associated with a larger AUC than the NIH modified criteria, the MSKCC nomogram, and the contour maps, which might indicate that the AFIP criteria have better accuracy to support therapeutic decision-making for patients with GISTs.

Persistent risk for new, subsequent new and recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma despite successful anti-hepatitis B virus therapy and tumor ablation: The need for hepatitis B virus cure

Hepatitis B virus(HBV) is one of the most significant hepatocarcinogens. The ultimate goal of anti-HBV treatment is to prevent the development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC). During the last two decades, with the use of currently available anti-HBV therapies(lamivudine, entecavir and tenofovir disoproxil fumatate), there has been a decrease in the incidence of HBVassociated HCC(HBV-HCC). Furthermore, several studies have demonstrated a reduction in recurrent or new HCC development after initial HCC tumor ablation. However, during an observation period spanning 10 to 20 years, several case reports have demonstrated the development of new, subsequent new and recurrent HCC even in patients with undetectable serum HBV DNA. The persistent risk for HCC is attributed to the presence of covalently closed circular DNA(cccDNA) in the hepatocyte nucleus which continues to work as a template for HBV replication. While a functional cure(loss of hepatitis B surface antigen and undetectable viral DNA) can be attained with nucleos(t)ide analogues, these therapies do not eliminate cccDNA. Of utmost importance is successful eradication of the transcriptionally active HBV cccDNA from hepatocyte nuclei which would be considered a complete cure. The unpredictable nature of HCC development in patients with chronic HBV infection shows the need for a complete cure. Continued support and encouragement for research efforts aimed at developing curative therapies is imperative. The aims of this minireview are to highlight these observations and emphasize the need for a cure for HBV.

Investigation of the factors influencing surgical treatment of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors

BACKGROUND Duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumor(DGIST)is a rare tumor with a specific anatomic site and biological characteristics.As the incidence of lymph node metastasis is very low,the main treatment method is surgery.Two main surgical techniques(local resection and Whipple)are performed in patients with DGISTs.The critical question is which surgical technique to choose.AIM To identify factors influencing the choice of surgery for DGISTs.METHODS The clinicopathological data of patients with DGISTs who underwent surgery between January 1999 and January 2021 were analyzed.We used the Student’s ttest or Mann-Whitney U-test and theχ2 test or Fisher’s exact test to determine the differences between the two groups of patients.Furthermore,we used logistic analysis to identify the relevant factors and independent factors related to the type of surgery.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the patient’s survival information and Cox regression analysis was performed to determine prognostic risk factors.RESULTS Overall,86 patients were analyzed,including 43 men(50%)and 43 women(50%).We divided the patients into two groups based on surgical technique(local resection or Whipple surgery).There were no differences in the age,mitotic figures,and complications between the two groups;however,the tumor size,tumor location,risk grade,postoperative hospital stay,and abdominal drainage time were significantly different.Based on univariate logistic analysis,the Whipple procedure was chosen if the tumor size was≥5.0 cm,the tumor was located in the descending part of the duodenum,or the risk grade was medium or high.In our research,the five-year overall survival rate of patients was more than 90%.We also describe two DGIST patients with liver metastases at first diagnosis and analyzed their management in order to provide advice on complicated cases.CONCLUSION The Whipple procedure was performed if the primary tumor was in the descending part of the duodenum,tumor size was≥5.0 cm,or the tumor risk grade was medium or high.

Risk factors and surgical outcomes for spontaneous rupture of BCLC stages A and B hepatocellular carcinoma: A case-control study

AIM: To investigate the risk factors and surgical outcomes for spontaneous rupture of Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages A and B hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Risk factors associated with early recurrence of adenocarcinoma of gastroesophageal junction after curative resection

Objective： To clarify the important clinicopathological factors affecting the early recurrence of adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction （/kEG）. Methods： We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 147 AEG patients who underwent R0 resection during the period from December 1995 to December 2007. Risk factors asssociated with the early recurrence were analyzed by X2 test and logistic regression test. Results： The mean time to tumor recurrence was 16.3 months after R0 resection, and the 1-year recurrence rate was 48.3%. Univariate analysis showed that the histological grade （poorly and moderately differentiated）, number of positive lymph nodes, and vascular invasion were significantly related with the early recurrence （P〈0.05）. Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that only histological grade and vascular invasion were independently related with early tumor recurrence （P〈0.05）, Conclusions： Histological grade and vascular tumor recurrence after R0 resection for/kEG. invasion are independent factors for predicting the early

Solid,non-skin,post-liver transplant tumors:Key role oflifestyle and immunosuppression management

Liver transplantation has been the treatment of choice for end-stage liver disease since 1983.Cancer has emerged as a major long-term cause of death for liver transplant recipients.Many retrospective studies that have explored standardized incidence ratio have reported increased rates of solid organ cancers postliver transplantation;some have also studied risk factors.Liver transplantation results in a two to five-fold mean increase in the rate of solid organ cancers.Risk of head and neck,lung,esophageal,cervical cancers and Kaposi’s sarcoma is high,but risk of colorectal cancer is not clearly demonstrated.There appears to be no excess risk of developing breast or prostate cancer.Environmental risk factors such as viral infection and tobacco consumption,and personal risk factors such as obesity play a key role,but recent data also implicate the role of calcineurin inhibitors,whose cumulative and dose-dependent effects on cell metabolism might play a direct role in oncogenesis.In this paper,we review the results of studies assessing the incidence of non-skin solid tumors in order to understand the mechanisms underlying solid cancers in post-liver transplant patients and,ultimately,discuss how to prevent these cancers.Immunosuppressive protocol changes,including a calcineurin inhibitor-free regimen,combined with dietary guidelines and smoking cessation,are theoretically the best preventive measures.

Screening for pancreatic cancer in familial high-risk individuals: A systematic review

AIM:To analyze the benefits and harms of pancreatic cancer screening in familial high-risk individuals(HRIs).METHODS:Studies were identified by searching PubMed,EBSCO,ClinicalTrials.gov and the Cochrane database from database inception to June 2014.We also obtained papers from the reference lists of pertinent studies and systematic reviews.Englishlanguage trials and observational studies were searched.The key words used as search terms were "screening" and "surveillance".Cost-effectiveness,diagnostic rate,survival rate,mortality and adverse events were the outcomes of interest.Age,sex,lifestyle and other confounding factors were also considered.However,anticipating only a few of these studies,we also included observational studies with or without control groups.We also included studies concerning the anxiety associated with pancreatic cancer risk and other psychological changes in familial HRIs.We extracted details on study design,objectives,population characteristics,inclusion criteria,year of enrollment,method of screening,adjusted and unadjusted mortality,cost-effectiveness and adverse events from the included studies.Studies were assessed using the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology(STROBE) checklist.RESULTS:Sixteen studies on pancreatic cancer screening were included.Five studies included control groups,nine were observational studies without control groups,and the other two studies investigated the worry associated with pancreatic cancer risk.We found that pancreatic cancer screening resulted in a high curative resection rate(60%vs 25%,P = 0.011),longer median survival time(14.5 mo vs 4 mo,P < 0.001),and higher 3-year survival rate(20%vs 15.0%,P =0.624).We also found that familial HRIs had a higher diagnostic rate of pancreatic tumors than controls(34%vs 7.2%,P< 0.001).In patients who underwent regular physical examinations,more stage I pancreatic cancers were observed(19%vs 2.6%,P= 0.001).In addition,endoscopic ultrasonography,which was the main means of detection,diagnosed 64.3%of pancreatic cancers.In comparison,endoscopic retrograde cannulation of the pancreas,magnetic resonance imaging,and computed tomography diagnosed 28.6%,42.9%,and21.4%,respectively.For mass lesions,instant surgery was recommended because of the beneficial effects of post-operative chemotherapy.However,in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms,we did not find a significant difference in outcome between surgery and follow-up without treatment.Moreover,pancreatic cancer screening in familial HRIs had a greater perceived risk of pancreatic cancer(P< 0.0001),higher levels of anxiety regarding pancreatic cancer(P< 0.0001),and increased economic burden.CONCLUSION:Pancreatic cancer screening in familial HRIs is associated with a higher detection rate and longer survival,although screening may influence psychological function and increase the economic burden.

Risk factors for local recurrence and appropriate surveillance interval after endoscopic resection

BACKGROUND Risk factors for local recurrence after polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection(EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) have not been identified.Additionally, the appropriate interval for endoscopic surveillance of colorectal tumors at high-risk of local recurrence has not been established.AIM To clarify the clinicopathological characteristics of recurrent lesions after endoscopic colorectal tumor resection and determine the appropriate interval.METHODS Three hundred and sixty patients(1412 colorectal tumors) who underwent polypectomy, EMR, or ESD and received endoscopic surveillance subsequently for more than one year to detect local recurrence were enrolled in this study. The clinicopathological factors associated with local recurrence were determined via univariate and multivariate analyses.RESULTS Local recurrence was observed in 31 of 360(8.6%) patients [31 of 1412(2.2%)lesions] after colorectal tumor resection. Piecemeal resection, tumor size of more than 2 cm, and the presence of villous components were associated with colorectal tumor recurrence after endoscopic resection. Of these three factors, the piecemeal resection procedure was identified as an independent risk factor for recurrence. Colorectal tumors resected into more than five pieces were associated with a high risk of recurrence since the average period from resection torecurrence in these cases was approximately 3 mo. The period to recurrence in cases resected into more than 5 pieces was much shorter than that in those resected into less than 4 pieces(3.8 ± 1.9 mo vs 7.9 ± 5.0 mo, P < 0.05).CONCLUSION Local recurrence of endoscopically treated colorectal tumors depends upon the outcome of first endoscopic procedure. Piecemeal resection was the only significant risk factor associated with local recurrence after endoscopic resection.

Risk of colorectal cancer in patients with diverticular disease

Colorectal cancer constitutes an important burden on the healthcare system. Screening at-risk populations to reduce colorectal cancer-related morbidity and mortality has become part of good clinical practice. However, recommendations regarding subgroups of patients with diverticular disease are subject to controversy. Herein, we review the most recent literature regarding the prevalence of colorectal cancer in patients with diverticular disease, diverticulitis and uncomplicated diverticulitis. The recent literature does not identify diverticular disease as a long-term risk factor for colorectal cancer. However, the risk of colorectal cancer is increased in the short-term period after hospitalization related to diverticular disease. According to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, the prevalence of colorectal cancer is 1.6% in patients with acute diverticulitis who underwent colonoscopy. The risk of having colorectal cancer after an episode of acute diverticulitis is 44-fold higher than that of an age-and gender-adjusted reference population. Despite lower among patients with uncomplicated episode, the risk of colorectal cancer remains 40-fold higher in that subpopulation than that in the reference population. To conclude, the recent literature describes an increased risk of colorectal cancer among patients with acute diverticulitis compared to the reference population. Colonoscopy is therefore recommended in patients with diverticulitis to exclude colorectal cancer.

Progress on the Study and Practice of Venous Thromboembolism after Operation of Tumor

The incidence rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) of patients after operation is very high. Many studies on VTE have been processed. The pathogenesis, dangerous factors and assessment method of VTE are summarized in this paper. Two theories of pathogenesis, theory of Virchow’s triad and theory of anoxia at the tip of venous valve, are introduced first. The main dangerous factors of VTE such as tumor, perioperative period are discussed then. The main assessment methods of VTE are introduced also. At last, some problems required to be studied deeper have been presented.

EMA/CO Regimen Chemotherapy for Gestational Trophoblastic Tumor

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of etoposide, methotrexate, actinomycin D, vincristine and cyclophosphamide (EMA/CO) therapy for gestational trophoblastic tumor (GTT). Methods Medical records of all patients with low risk, middle risk and high risk GTT receiving EMA/CO regimen chemotherapy were analyzed retrospectively. Results\ Twenty one low risk and fourteen middle risk GTT received EMA/CO with 100% remission, six patients with high risk GTT received EMA/CO with 83% complete response and with 17% partial response; Gastrointestinal, hematologic and hepatic toxicity, as well as shed of hair is predictable, mild and reversible. Conclusion\ At present EMA/CO chemotherapy is the choice of our treatment for patients with high, middle and low risk GTT.\;

Overexpression of P53 and its risk factors in esophageal cancer in urban areas of Xi′an

IM To investigate the risk factors of esophageal cancer (EC) in urban areas of Xi′an and to determine the association between overexpression of P53 and these risk factors.METHODS All cases (89) and controls (97) were permanent residents in urban areas of Xi′an, all cases of primary EC had been histologically confirmed, controls were inpatients with noncancer and nonsmokingrelated disease. Cancer tissues and tissues adjacent to the cancer of 65 cases and 24 available normal esophageal tissues of controls were detected for P53 overexpression by the immunohistochemical method.RESULTS The smoking and familial history of cancer were significantly associated with EC in Xi′an inhabitants. The laboratory assay indicated that P53 positive stain in EC was 500%(34/65) and 61%(4/65) in tissues adjacent to the cancer, but no positive stain was found in normal esophageal tissues of controls. The results showed that P53 overexpression in EC was closely related to smoking and cases with familial history of cancer.CONCLUSION Smoking and familial cancer history were important risk factors for EC, and the alteration of P53 gene may be due to smoking and inheritance factors..

P21活化激酶4在胃肠道间质瘤中的表达及意义

目的通过研究不同危险度胃肠道间质瘤(gastrointestinal stromal tumor,GIST)中P21活化激酶4(P21-activated kinase 4,PAK4)的表达量,探讨PAK4与GIST危险度的关系。方法选取2020年10月至2021年4月秦皇岛市第一医院病理诊断为GIST患者24例,根据共识将患者分为高危组、中危组、低危组,通过病理切片来确定不同危险度组的PAK4的表达量,并根据Callow计算方法对不同危险度组进行评分。结果PAK4随着GIST危险度增加表达升高,并且与正常对照组织及瘤旁组织相比,GIST中的PAK4表达量升高。结论PAK4表达量与GIST危险度相关,并且随着危险度升高,表达量也升高。

阿帕替尼致恶性肿瘤患者蛋白尿影响因素及风险预测模型研究

目的研究恶性肿瘤患者使用阿帕替尼治疗后发生蛋白尿的影响因素,据此构建并评价其风险预测模型。方法选取我院2020年1月-2022年12月使用阿帕替尼治疗的恶性肿瘤患者120例作为训练集,回顾性收集其临床资料,采用单因素分析和多因素Logistic回归分析确定阿帕替尼致蛋白尿的独立危险因素,并构建风险预测模型;采用受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线对其预测价值进行评价。选取2023年1-12月我院使用阿帕替尼治疗的恶性肿瘤患者34例作为验证集,利用其临床资料交叉验证预测模型的准确性。结果120例训练集患者的蛋白尿发生率为26.67%。蛋白尿组有吸烟史、合并高血压、阿帕替尼日剂量≥500 mg的患者比例,以及丙氨酸转氨酶水平均显著高于非蛋白尿组,而中性粒细胞计数显著低于非蛋白尿组(P<0.05)。其中,有吸烟史、合并高血压是阿帕替尼致蛋白尿的独立危险因素(比值比分别为5.005、5.342,95%置信区间分别为1.806~13.872、1.227~9.602,P<0.05)。阿帕替尼致蛋白尿发生概率(P)的二元Logistic回归模型方程为LogitP=1.610X_(MH)+1.233XSH-1.483(MH为合并高血压,SH为有吸烟史),模型准确度为80.0%。ROC曲线分析结果显示,曲线下面积为0.771,最大约登指数为0.474,此时LogitP的最佳截断值为0.1599,模型的敏感度为90.6%、特异性为56.8%。交叉验证结果显示,34例患者总体预测准确率为88.24%。结论有吸烟史和合并高血压是阿帕替尼致蛋白尿的独立危险因素;所建风险预测模型具有中等预测价值,可用于预测阿帕替尼致恶性肿瘤患者蛋白尿的发生风险。

3种营养筛查工具在骨与软组织肿瘤患者营养不良风险评估中的临床价值

目的:调查骨与软组织肿瘤患者营养不良风险的发生情况,探索营养风险筛查2002(NRS2002)、通用筛查工具(MUST)、患者主观整体评估简表(PG-SGASF)等3种营养筛查工具在骨与软组织肿瘤患者营养不良风险评估中的临床价值。方法:对山西省肿瘤医院骨与软组织科2023年8月—2024年5月的所有入院成年患者进行问卷调查,调查内容包括:患者一般情况(年龄、性别、身高、体重);患者体重在近2周、1个月、2个月、3个月、6个月的变化情况;饮食改变情况以及影响饮食的原因等。整理完成NRS2002、MUST、PG-SGASF得分。结合患者临床资料疾病诊断、治疗情况进行统计分析。率的比较采用卡方检验,定量资料两组比较采用Mann-Whitney检验,多组比较采用Kruskal-WallisH检验,绘制韦恩图、ROC曲线。结果:合格问卷633份,男性327例、女性306例,平均年龄(54.41±14.35)岁。骨与软组织肿瘤患者营养不良风险在14%~22%之间,恶性肿瘤患者营养不良风险发生率更高。3种筛查结果绘制韦恩图显示,NRS2002与MUST一致性更高。以NRS2002为基础绘制ROC曲线(曲线下面积:MUST:0.9287,PG-SGASF:0.596)。结论:骨与软组织肿瘤患者营养不良风险发生率较其他类型肿瘤患者偏低,但恶性度越高营养不良风险越大。NRS2002有一定的漏诊情况,MUST简易且全面,PG-SGASF更适合用于评估。

中国恶性肿瘤及危险因素流行病学调查回顾与展望

恶性肿瘤是严重危害我国居民健康的重大慢性疾病,肿瘤及危险因素调查是我国肿瘤防控策略的重要依据。我国肿瘤流行病学调查工作始于20世纪70年代,通过全国三次死因回顾调查确立了肿瘤高发区,由此开展了大量的肿瘤相关危险因素调查研究,对我国肿瘤综合防治战略的发展做出了重要贡献。本文系统地回顾了我国近半个世纪以来开展的3次以肿瘤为重点的全国死因回顾调查、5项肿瘤危险因素调查、6种高发肿瘤及其危险因素调查;梳理了新时代背景下我国肿瘤及危险因素流行病学调查现状,并对下一步相关工作进行展望,以期更好地宣传落实《健康中国行动(2019—2030年)》癌症防治行动,继续加强我国肿瘤防控调查和研究,关注肿瘤病因学预防和关口前移。

Is chronic hepatitis C virus infection a risk factor for breast cancer?

AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of breast tumors in adult females with chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV) infection.METHODS:Prospective,single-center study,based on female outpatients consulting in a liver unit,for 1 year.The study group included females with present and/or past history of chronic infection by HCV.Patients with spontaneous recovery were excluded.Chronic hepatitis had been proved by liver biopsy in the majority of cases and/or biological markers of inflammation and fibrosis.The control group included female patients with other well documented chronic liver diseases:chronic hepatitis B,alcoholic liver disease,autoimmune hepatitis,hemochromatosis,non alcoholic liver disease,chronic cholangitis.Participating patients were prospectively questioned during consultation about past breast history and follow-up by mammography.RESULTS:Breast carcinoma was recorded in 17/294 patients with HCV infection(5.8%,95% CI:3.1-8.4) vs 5/107 control patients(4.7%,95% CI:0.67-8.67).Benign tumors of the breast(mastosis,nodules,cysts) were recorded in 75/294 patients with HCV infection(25.5%,95% CI:20.5-30.5) vs 21/107(19.6%,95% CI:12.1-27.1) in the control group.No lesion was noted in 202 patients with HCV(68.7%,95% CI:63.4-74) vs 81 control patients(75.7%,95% CI:67.6-83.8).Despite a trend to an increased prevalence in the group with HCV infection,the difference was not significant compared to the control group(P=NS).In patients over 40 years,the results were,respectively,as follows:breast cancer associated with HCV:17/266 patients(6.3%,95% CI:3.4-9.3) vs 5/95 patients(5.2%,95% CI:0.7-9.7) in the control group;benign breast tumors:72/266 patients with HCV infection(27%,95% CI:21.7-32.4) vs 18/95 patients(18.9%,95% CI:11-26.8) in the control group;no breast lesion 177/266(66.5%,95% CI:60.9-72.2) in patients with HCV infection vs 72/95(75.7%,95% CI:67.1-84.4) in the control group.The differences were not significant(P=NS).CONCLUSION:These results suggest that chronic HCV infection is not a strong promoter of breast carcinoma in adult females of any age.

5例治疗中进展的儿童颅内非典型畸胎样/横纹肌样瘤

目的 总结治疗中进展的颅内非典型畸胎样/横纹肌样瘤(AT/RT)患儿的临床特征,分析进展及影响预后的相关因素。方法 回顾性分析治疗中进展的AT/RT患儿的临床资料。结果 5例治疗中进展的AT/RT患儿,男3例,女2例,中位发病年龄21.5(18-32)个月;4例病初为局限性病灶,1例伴有脊髓及脑膜受累;3例完整切除瘤灶,2例术后有残留;3例在进展后给予全脑或全中枢放疗。1例病初持续进展、脑疝并死亡,其余4例接受4-7个疗程化疗,平均进展时间5.4(2-10.5)个月,3例患儿于进展后2.8(0.5-3)个月死亡。结论 儿童ATRT预后差,即使强化疗期间仍进展迅速,完整切除及规律治疗可能改善预后,但远期生存率仍低。