BACKGROUND Inflammatory pseudotumor(IPT)is a rare and benign lesion that mimics malignancy and can develop in any part of the body.The pathophysiology and etiology of these quasineoplastic lesions remain unclear.CASE ...BACKGROUND Inflammatory pseudotumor(IPT)is a rare and benign lesion that mimics malignancy and can develop in any part of the body.The pathophysiology and etiology of these quasineoplastic lesions remain unclear.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 65-year-old male who presented with fevers,night sweats,and unintentional weight loss following an influenza infection and was found to have multiple hepatic IPT’s following an extensive work up.CONCLUSION Our case highlights the importance of considering hepatic IPT’s in the differential in a patient who presents with symptoms and imaging findings mimicking malignancy shortly following a viral infection.展开更多
AIM: To explore the association of neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colitis-associated neoplasia. METHODS: NTSR1 was detected by immunohistochemistry in clinical samples of col...AIM: To explore the association of neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colitis-associated neoplasia. METHODS: NTSR1 was detected by immunohistochemistry in clinical samples of colonic mucosa with IBD colitis, colitis-associated raised low-grade dysplasia (LGD) including dysplasia-associated lesions or masses (DALMs, n = 18) and adenoma-like dysplastic polyps (ALDPs, n = 4), colitis-associated high-grade dysplasia (HGD, n = 11) and colitis-associated colorectal carcinoma (CACRC, n = 13), sporadic colorectal adenomatous polyp (SAP, n = 17), and sporadic colorectal carcinoma (SCRC, n = 12). The immunoreactivity of NTSR1 was semiquantitated (as negative, 1+, 2+, and 3+) and compared among different conditions.RESULTS: NTSR1 was not detected in normal mucosa but was expressed similarly in both active and inactive colitis. LGD showed a significantly stronger expression as compared with non-dysplastic colitic mucosa, with significantly more cases showing > 2+ intensity (68.75% in LGD vs 32.26% in nondysplastic mucosa, P = 0.001). However, no significant difference existed between DALMs and ALDPs. CACRC and HGD showed a further stronger expression, with significantly more cases showing 3+ intensity than that in LGD (61.54% vs 12.50% for CACRC vs LGD, P = 0.022; 58.33% vs 12.50% for CACRC/HGD vs LGD, P = 0.015). No significant difference existed between colitis-associated and non-colitic sporadic neoplasia. CONCLUSION: NTSR1 in colonic epithelial cells is overexpressed in IBD, in a stepwise fashion with sequential progress from inflammation to dysplasia and carcinoma.展开更多
BACKGROUND In recent years,an increasing prevalence of obesity in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)has been observed.Obesity,moreover,has been directly correlated with a more severe clinical course and loss of response ...BACKGROUND In recent years,an increasing prevalence of obesity in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)has been observed.Obesity,moreover,has been directly correlated with a more severe clinical course and loss of response to treatment.AIM To assess the prevalence and associated factors of obesity in IBD.METHODS We collected data about IBD disease pattern and activity,drugs and laboratory investigations in our center.Anthropometric measures were retrieved and obesity defined as a body mass index(BMI)>30.Then,we compared characteristics of obese vs non obese patients,and Chi-squared test and Student’s t test were used for discrete and continuous variables,respectively,at univariate analysis.For multivariate analysis,we used binomial logistic regression and estimated odd ratios(OR)and 95%confidence intervals(CI)to ascertain factors associated with obesity.RESULTS We enrolled 807 patients with IBD,either ulcerative colitis(UC)or Crohn’s disease(CD).Four hundred seventy-four patients were male(58.7%);the average age was 46.2±13.2 years;438(54.2%)patients had CD and 369(45.8%)UC.We enrolled 378 controls,who were comparable to IBD group for age,sex,BMI,obesity,diabetes and abdominal circumference,while more smokers and more subjects with hypertension were observed among controls.The prevalence of obesity was 6.9%in IBD and 7.9%in controls(not statistically different;P=0.38).In the comparison of obese IBD patients and obese controls,we did not find any difference regarding diabetes and hypertension prevalence,nor in sex or smoking habits.Obese IBD patients were younger than obese controls(51.2±14.9 years vs 60.7±12.1 years,P=0.03).At univariate analysis,obese IBD were older than normal weight ones(51.2±14.9 vs 44.5±15.8,P=0.002).IBD onset age was earlier in obese population(44.8±13.6 vs 35.6±15.6,P=0.004).We did not detect any difference in disease extension.Obese subjects had consumed more frequently long course of systemic steroids(66.6%vs 12.5%,P=0.02)as well as antibiotics such as metronidazole or ciprofloxacin(71.4%vs 54.7%,P=0.05).No difference about other drugs(biologics,mesalazine or thiopurines)was observed.Disease activity was similar between obese and non obese subjects both for UC and CD.Obese IBD patients suffered more frequently from arterial hypertension,type 2 diabetes,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Regarding laboratory investigations,obese IBD patients had higher levels of triglyceridemia,fasting blood glucose,gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase.On multivariate analysis,however,the only factor that appeared to be independently linked to obesity in IBD was the high abdominal circumference(OR=16.3,95%CI:1.03-250,P=0.04).CONCLUSION Obese IBD patients seem to have features similar to general obese population,and there is no disease-specific factor(disease activity,extension or therapy)that may foster obesity in IBD.展开更多
Pseudopolyps are a well described entity in the literature and even though the exact pathogenesis of their formation is not completely understood, they are considered non-neoplastic lesions originating from the mucosa...Pseudopolyps are a well described entity in the literature and even though the exact pathogenesis of their formation is not completely understood, they are considered non-neoplastic lesions originating from the mucosa after repeated periods of inflammation and ulceration associated with excessive healing processes. Their occurrence is less common in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis, and their overall prevalence ranges from 4% to 74%; moreover, they are found more often in colon but have been detected in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract as well. When their size exceeds the arbitrary point of 1.5 cm, they are classified as giant pseudopolyps. Clinical evaluation should differentiate the pseudopolyps from other polypoid lesions, such as the dysplasiaassociated mass or lesion, but this situation represents an ongoing clinical challenge. Pseudopolyps can provoke complications such as bleeding or obstruction, and their management includes medical therapy, endoscopy and surgery; however, no consensus exists about the optimal treatment approach. Patients with pseudopolyps are considered at intermediate risk for colorectal cancer and regular endoscopic monitoring is recommended. Through a review of the literature, we provide here a proposed classification of the characteristics of pseudopolyps.展开更多
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology that is thought to result from a combination of genetic, immunologic and environmental factors. The incidence of IBD has been inc...Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology that is thought to result from a combination of genetic, immunologic and environmental factors. The incidence of IBD has been increasing in recent decades, especially in developing and developed nations, and this is hypothesized to be in part related to the change in dietary and lifestyle factors associated with modernization. The prevalence of obesity has risen in parallel with the rise in IBD, suggesting a possible shared environmental link between these two conditions. Studies have shown that obesity impacts disease development and response to therapy in patients with IBD and other autoimmune conditions. The observation that adipose tissue produces pro-inflammatory adipokines provides a potential mechanism for the observed epidemiologic links between obesity and IBD, and this has developed into an active area of investigative inquiry. Additionally, emerging evidence highlights a role for the intestinal microbiota in the development of both obesity and IBD, representing another potential mechanistic connection between the two conditions. In this review we discuss the epidemiology of obesity and IBD, possible pathophysiologic links, and the clinical impact of obesity on IBD disease course and implications for management.展开更多
Recently, the field of proteomics has rapidly expanded in its application towards clinical research with objectives ranging from elucidating disease pathogenesis to discovering clinical biomarkers. As proteins govern ...Recently, the field of proteomics has rapidly expanded in its application towards clinical research with objectives ranging from elucidating disease pathogenesis to discovering clinical biomarkers. As proteins govern and/or reflect underlying cellular processes, the study of proteomics provides an attractive avenue for research as it allows for the rapid identification of protein profiles in a biological sample. Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) encompasses several heterogeneous and chronic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Proteomic technology provides a powerful means of addressing major challenges in IBD today, especially for identifying biomarkers to improve its diagnosis and management. This review will examine the current state of IBD proteomics research and its use in biomarker research. Furthermore, we also discuss the challenges of translating proteomic research into clinically relevant tools. The potential application of this growing field is enormous and is likely to provide significant insights towards improving our future understanding and management of IBD.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Inflammatory pseudotumor(IPT)is a rare and benign lesion that mimics malignancy and can develop in any part of the body.The pathophysiology and etiology of these quasineoplastic lesions remain unclear.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 65-year-old male who presented with fevers,night sweats,and unintentional weight loss following an influenza infection and was found to have multiple hepatic IPT’s following an extensive work up.CONCLUSION Our case highlights the importance of considering hepatic IPT’s in the differential in a patient who presents with symptoms and imaging findings mimicking malignancy shortly following a viral infection.
基金Supported by Calgary Laboratory Services Internally Supported Research, RS09-533
文摘AIM: To explore the association of neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and colitis-associated neoplasia. METHODS: NTSR1 was detected by immunohistochemistry in clinical samples of colonic mucosa with IBD colitis, colitis-associated raised low-grade dysplasia (LGD) including dysplasia-associated lesions or masses (DALMs, n = 18) and adenoma-like dysplastic polyps (ALDPs, n = 4), colitis-associated high-grade dysplasia (HGD, n = 11) and colitis-associated colorectal carcinoma (CACRC, n = 13), sporadic colorectal adenomatous polyp (SAP, n = 17), and sporadic colorectal carcinoma (SCRC, n = 12). The immunoreactivity of NTSR1 was semiquantitated (as negative, 1+, 2+, and 3+) and compared among different conditions.RESULTS: NTSR1 was not detected in normal mucosa but was expressed similarly in both active and inactive colitis. LGD showed a significantly stronger expression as compared with non-dysplastic colitic mucosa, with significantly more cases showing > 2+ intensity (68.75% in LGD vs 32.26% in nondysplastic mucosa, P = 0.001). However, no significant difference existed between DALMs and ALDPs. CACRC and HGD showed a further stronger expression, with significantly more cases showing 3+ intensity than that in LGD (61.54% vs 12.50% for CACRC vs LGD, P = 0.022; 58.33% vs 12.50% for CACRC/HGD vs LGD, P = 0.015). No significant difference existed between colitis-associated and non-colitic sporadic neoplasia. CONCLUSION: NTSR1 in colonic epithelial cells is overexpressed in IBD, in a stepwise fashion with sequential progress from inflammation to dysplasia and carcinoma.
文摘BACKGROUND In recent years,an increasing prevalence of obesity in inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)has been observed.Obesity,moreover,has been directly correlated with a more severe clinical course and loss of response to treatment.AIM To assess the prevalence and associated factors of obesity in IBD.METHODS We collected data about IBD disease pattern and activity,drugs and laboratory investigations in our center.Anthropometric measures were retrieved and obesity defined as a body mass index(BMI)>30.Then,we compared characteristics of obese vs non obese patients,and Chi-squared test and Student’s t test were used for discrete and continuous variables,respectively,at univariate analysis.For multivariate analysis,we used binomial logistic regression and estimated odd ratios(OR)and 95%confidence intervals(CI)to ascertain factors associated with obesity.RESULTS We enrolled 807 patients with IBD,either ulcerative colitis(UC)or Crohn’s disease(CD).Four hundred seventy-four patients were male(58.7%);the average age was 46.2±13.2 years;438(54.2%)patients had CD and 369(45.8%)UC.We enrolled 378 controls,who were comparable to IBD group for age,sex,BMI,obesity,diabetes and abdominal circumference,while more smokers and more subjects with hypertension were observed among controls.The prevalence of obesity was 6.9%in IBD and 7.9%in controls(not statistically different;P=0.38).In the comparison of obese IBD patients and obese controls,we did not find any difference regarding diabetes and hypertension prevalence,nor in sex or smoking habits.Obese IBD patients were younger than obese controls(51.2±14.9 years vs 60.7±12.1 years,P=0.03).At univariate analysis,obese IBD were older than normal weight ones(51.2±14.9 vs 44.5±15.8,P=0.002).IBD onset age was earlier in obese population(44.8±13.6 vs 35.6±15.6,P=0.004).We did not detect any difference in disease extension.Obese subjects had consumed more frequently long course of systemic steroids(66.6%vs 12.5%,P=0.02)as well as antibiotics such as metronidazole or ciprofloxacin(71.4%vs 54.7%,P=0.05).No difference about other drugs(biologics,mesalazine or thiopurines)was observed.Disease activity was similar between obese and non obese subjects both for UC and CD.Obese IBD patients suffered more frequently from arterial hypertension,type 2 diabetes,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Regarding laboratory investigations,obese IBD patients had higher levels of triglyceridemia,fasting blood glucose,gamma-glutamyl-transpeptidase.On multivariate analysis,however,the only factor that appeared to be independently linked to obesity in IBD was the high abdominal circumference(OR=16.3,95%CI:1.03-250,P=0.04).CONCLUSION Obese IBD patients seem to have features similar to general obese population,and there is no disease-specific factor(disease activity,extension or therapy)that may foster obesity in IBD.
文摘Pseudopolyps are a well described entity in the literature and even though the exact pathogenesis of their formation is not completely understood, they are considered non-neoplastic lesions originating from the mucosa after repeated periods of inflammation and ulceration associated with excessive healing processes. Their occurrence is less common in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis, and their overall prevalence ranges from 4% to 74%; moreover, they are found more often in colon but have been detected in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract as well. When their size exceeds the arbitrary point of 1.5 cm, they are classified as giant pseudopolyps. Clinical evaluation should differentiate the pseudopolyps from other polypoid lesions, such as the dysplasiaassociated mass or lesion, but this situation represents an ongoing clinical challenge. Pseudopolyps can provoke complications such as bleeding or obstruction, and their management includes medical therapy, endoscopy and surgery; however, no consensus exists about the optimal treatment approach. Patients with pseudopolyps are considered at intermediate risk for colorectal cancer and regular endoscopic monitoring is recommended. Through a review of the literature, we provide here a proposed classification of the characteristics of pseudopolyps.
文摘Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology that is thought to result from a combination of genetic, immunologic and environmental factors. The incidence of IBD has been increasing in recent decades, especially in developing and developed nations, and this is hypothesized to be in part related to the change in dietary and lifestyle factors associated with modernization. The prevalence of obesity has risen in parallel with the rise in IBD, suggesting a possible shared environmental link between these two conditions. Studies have shown that obesity impacts disease development and response to therapy in patients with IBD and other autoimmune conditions. The observation that adipose tissue produces pro-inflammatory adipokines provides a potential mechanism for the observed epidemiologic links between obesity and IBD, and this has developed into an active area of investigative inquiry. Additionally, emerging evidence highlights a role for the intestinal microbiota in the development of both obesity and IBD, representing another potential mechanistic connection between the two conditions. In this review we discuss the epidemiology of obesity and IBD, possible pathophysiologic links, and the clinical impact of obesity on IBD disease course and implications for management.
文摘Recently, the field of proteomics has rapidly expanded in its application towards clinical research with objectives ranging from elucidating disease pathogenesis to discovering clinical biomarkers. As proteins govern and/or reflect underlying cellular processes, the study of proteomics provides an attractive avenue for research as it allows for the rapid identification of protein profiles in a biological sample. Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD) encompasses several heterogeneous and chronic conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Proteomic technology provides a powerful means of addressing major challenges in IBD today, especially for identifying biomarkers to improve its diagnosis and management. This review will examine the current state of IBD proteomics research and its use in biomarker research. Furthermore, we also discuss the challenges of translating proteomic research into clinically relevant tools. The potential application of this growing field is enormous and is likely to provide significant insights towards improving our future understanding and management of IBD.
