Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms(panNEN)are a heterogeneous group of tumors with differing pathological,genetic,and clinical features.Based on clinical findings,they may be categorized into functioning and nonfunct...Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms(panNEN)are a heterogeneous group of tumors with differing pathological,genetic,and clinical features.Based on clinical findings,they may be categorized into functioning and nonfunctioning tumors.Adoption of the 2017 World Health Organization classification system,particularly its differentiation between grade 3,well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors(panNET)and grade 3,poorly-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas(panNEC)has emphasized the role imaging plays in characterizing these lesions.Endoscopic ultrasound can help obtain biopsy specimen and assess tumor margins and local spread.Enhancement patterns on computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)may be used to classify panNEN.Contrast enhanced MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging have been reported to be useful for characterization of panNEN and quantifying metastatic burden.Current and emerging radiotracers have broadened the utility of functional imaging in evaluating panNEN.Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography(PET)/CT and somatostatin receptor imaging such as Gallium-681,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid–octreotate PET/CT may be useful for improved identification of panNEN in comparison to anatomic modalities.These new techniques can also play a direct role in optimizing the selection of treatment for individuals and predicting tumor response based on somatostatin receptor expression.In addition,emerging methods of radiomics such as texture analysis may be a potential tool for staging and outcome prediction in panNEN,however further investigation is required before clinical implementation.展开更多
Early detection of skeletal metastasis is critical for accurate staging and optimal treatment. This paper briefly reviews our current understanding of the biological mechanisms through which tumours metastasise to bon...Early detection of skeletal metastasis is critical for accurate staging and optimal treatment. This paper briefly reviews our current understanding of the biological mechanisms through which tumours metastasise to bone and describes the available imaging methods to diagnose bone metastasis and monitor response to treatment. Among the various imaging modalities currently available for imaging skeletal metastasis, hybrid techniques whichfuse morphological and functional data are the most sensitive and specific, and positron emission tomography(PET)/computed tomography and PET/magnetic resonance imaging will almost certainly continue to evolve and become increasingly important in this regard.展开更多
This case report presents a 65-year-old man who developed early esophageal cancer with leiomyoma treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).There have been several reports of co-existing superficial esophageal c...This case report presents a 65-year-old man who developed early esophageal cancer with leiomyoma treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).There have been several reports of co-existing superficial esophageal cancer and leiomyoma treated by endoscopic mucosal resection.However,there is no previous report describing the co-existing lesion treated by ESD.In order to determine treatment strategies for esophageal cancer,accurate endoscopic evaluation of the cancerous depth is essential.In the present case,the combination of endoscopic ultrasonography and narrow-band imaging system with magnifying endoscopy was extremely useful to evaluate the superficial esophageal cancer with leiomyoma,which lead to the appropriate treatment,ESD.展开更多
BACKGROUND Adenosquamous carcinoma(ASC),which is comprised of squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)and adenocarcinoma elements,is a rare histological type of esophageal carcinoma.Few reports have focused on the endoscopic find...BACKGROUND Adenosquamous carcinoma(ASC),which is comprised of squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)and adenocarcinoma elements,is a rare histological type of esophageal carcinoma.Few reports have focused on the endoscopic findings and the effectiveness of the endoscopic treatment of early ASC.CASE SUMMARY A 77-year-old man underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy for heartburn.A flat lesion with an uneven and slightly elevated central portion was found in the distal esophagus.Magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging showed a well-demarcated brownish area with dendritically branched abnormal vessels and highly irregular intrapapillary capillary loops.A histopathological diagnosis of SCC was obtained by endoscopic biopsy.Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic mass confined to the mucosa layer.The lesion was suspected to be SCC with invasion into the muscularis mucosa.The lesion was resected en bloc by endoscopic submucosal dissection and histologically diagnosed as esophageal ASC limited within the muscularis mucosa,which was completely resected without lymphovascular or neural invasion.The SCC element was the predominant element.The adenocarcinoma element formed ductal and nested structures distributed in a focal pattern.The patient underwent only endoscopic submucosal dissection and has been under annual endoscopic and radiographic surveillance for 3 years without recurrence.CONCLUSION For early ASC confined within the mucosal layer,complete endoscopic resection might also be a curative treatment.展开更多
患者女,56岁,因“双侧甲状腺乳头状癌”接受“甲状腺全切术+颈部淋巴结清扫术”后1月余;检出糖尿病3个月。查体:颈前见横向手术瘢痕,余未见明显异常。实验室检查:促甲状腺素(thyroid stimulating hormone,TSH)92.72μIU/ml,血清刺激性...患者女,56岁,因“双侧甲状腺乳头状癌”接受“甲状腺全切术+颈部淋巴结清扫术”后1月余;检出糖尿病3个月。查体:颈前见横向手术瘢痕,余未见明显异常。实验室检查:促甲状腺素(thyroid stimulating hormone,TSH)92.72μIU/ml,血清刺激性甲状腺球蛋白(thyroglobulin,Tg)>479ng/ml。行^(131)I清除残余甲状腺组织(简称清甲)治疗后全身显像(^(131)I post therapy whole body scan,Rx-WBS)见颈部多发淋巴结及双肺多发结节^(131)I浓聚。展开更多
Background In the recent years, the incidence of esophageal cancer in China has increased. The key point for raising the survival rate is the diagnosis and treatment at an early stage. Narrow-band imaging （NBI） can ...Background In the recent years, the incidence of esophageal cancer in China has increased. The key point for raising the survival rate is the diagnosis and treatment at an early stage. Narrow-band imaging （NBI） can enhance the contrast of the mucous membrane of the esophagus without staining. This study aimed to explore the value of NBI in the diagnosis of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions. Methods The esophagus was examined with ordinary endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Pit patterns and blood capillary forms were examined with routine magnifying endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Finally, a 1.2% Lugoul＇s iodine solution was used to stain the esophageal mucosal surface and a biopsy was taken at all the sites where NBI or iodine staining was positive. NBI and iodine staining scales were compared with pathologic diagnosis, which was considered as the gold standard. Results A total of 90 cases （138 lesions in total） were diagnosed as early esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions; 104 lesions （75.4%） were detected with ordinary endoscopy, 120 lesions （87.0%） were detected with NBI endoscopy, and 138 lesions （100%） were detected with iodine staining. The lesion detection rate of NBI was significantly lower than that of iodine staining （X2=17.176, P 〈0.01）. However, there was no significant difference between NBI and iodine staining for the diagnosis of high grade intraepithelial neoplasia （X2=1.362, P 〉0.05）, while the detection rate of NBI was significantly lower than that of iodine staining for the diagnosis of low grade intraepithelial neoplasia （X2=13.388, P 〈0.01）. The pit pattern and blood capillary form of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions could be demonstrated clearer with NBI than with ordinary endoscopy. Conclusions NBI can enhance the contrast of the mucous membrane of the esophagus without staining. The combination of NBI and iodine staining can raise the diagnostic rate of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions.展开更多
文摘Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms(panNEN)are a heterogeneous group of tumors with differing pathological,genetic,and clinical features.Based on clinical findings,they may be categorized into functioning and nonfunctioning tumors.Adoption of the 2017 World Health Organization classification system,particularly its differentiation between grade 3,well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors(panNET)and grade 3,poorly-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinomas(panNEC)has emphasized the role imaging plays in characterizing these lesions.Endoscopic ultrasound can help obtain biopsy specimen and assess tumor margins and local spread.Enhancement patterns on computed tomography(CT)and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)may be used to classify panNEN.Contrast enhanced MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging have been reported to be useful for characterization of panNEN and quantifying metastatic burden.Current and emerging radiotracers have broadened the utility of functional imaging in evaluating panNEN.Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography(PET)/CT and somatostatin receptor imaging such as Gallium-681,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7,10-tetraacetic acid–octreotate PET/CT may be useful for improved identification of panNEN in comparison to anatomic modalities.These new techniques can also play a direct role in optimizing the selection of treatment for individuals and predicting tumor response based on somatostatin receptor expression.In addition,emerging methods of radiomics such as texture analysis may be a potential tool for staging and outcome prediction in panNEN,however further investigation is required before clinical implementation.
文摘Early detection of skeletal metastasis is critical for accurate staging and optimal treatment. This paper briefly reviews our current understanding of the biological mechanisms through which tumours metastasise to bone and describes the available imaging methods to diagnose bone metastasis and monitor response to treatment. Among the various imaging modalities currently available for imaging skeletal metastasis, hybrid techniques whichfuse morphological and functional data are the most sensitive and specific, and positron emission tomography(PET)/computed tomography and PET/magnetic resonance imaging will almost certainly continue to evolve and become increasingly important in this regard.
文摘This case report presents a 65-year-old man who developed early esophageal cancer with leiomyoma treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD).There have been several reports of co-existing superficial esophageal cancer and leiomyoma treated by endoscopic mucosal resection.However,there is no previous report describing the co-existing lesion treated by ESD.In order to determine treatment strategies for esophageal cancer,accurate endoscopic evaluation of the cancerous depth is essential.In the present case,the combination of endoscopic ultrasonography and narrow-band imaging system with magnifying endoscopy was extremely useful to evaluate the superficial esophageal cancer with leiomyoma,which lead to the appropriate treatment,ESD.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Seed Fund of Peking University First Hospital,No.2019SF20.
文摘BACKGROUND Adenosquamous carcinoma(ASC),which is comprised of squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)and adenocarcinoma elements,is a rare histological type of esophageal carcinoma.Few reports have focused on the endoscopic findings and the effectiveness of the endoscopic treatment of early ASC.CASE SUMMARY A 77-year-old man underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy for heartburn.A flat lesion with an uneven and slightly elevated central portion was found in the distal esophagus.Magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging showed a well-demarcated brownish area with dendritically branched abnormal vessels and highly irregular intrapapillary capillary loops.A histopathological diagnosis of SCC was obtained by endoscopic biopsy.Endoscopic ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic mass confined to the mucosa layer.The lesion was suspected to be SCC with invasion into the muscularis mucosa.The lesion was resected en bloc by endoscopic submucosal dissection and histologically diagnosed as esophageal ASC limited within the muscularis mucosa,which was completely resected without lymphovascular or neural invasion.The SCC element was the predominant element.The adenocarcinoma element formed ductal and nested structures distributed in a focal pattern.The patient underwent only endoscopic submucosal dissection and has been under annual endoscopic and radiographic surveillance for 3 years without recurrence.CONCLUSION For early ASC confined within the mucosal layer,complete endoscopic resection might also be a curative treatment.
文摘患者女,56岁,因“双侧甲状腺乳头状癌”接受“甲状腺全切术+颈部淋巴结清扫术”后1月余;检出糖尿病3个月。查体:颈前见横向手术瘢痕,余未见明显异常。实验室检查:促甲状腺素(thyroid stimulating hormone,TSH)92.72μIU/ml,血清刺激性甲状腺球蛋白(thyroglobulin,Tg)>479ng/ml。行^(131)I清除残余甲状腺组织(简称清甲)治疗后全身显像(^(131)I post therapy whole body scan,Rx-WBS)见颈部多发淋巴结及双肺多发结节^(131)I浓聚。
文摘Background In the recent years, the incidence of esophageal cancer in China has increased. The key point for raising the survival rate is the diagnosis and treatment at an early stage. Narrow-band imaging （NBI） can enhance the contrast of the mucous membrane of the esophagus without staining. This study aimed to explore the value of NBI in the diagnosis of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions. Methods The esophagus was examined with ordinary endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Pit patterns and blood capillary forms were examined with routine magnifying endoscopy and NBI endoscopy. Finally, a 1.2% Lugoul＇s iodine solution was used to stain the esophageal mucosal surface and a biopsy was taken at all the sites where NBI or iodine staining was positive. NBI and iodine staining scales were compared with pathologic diagnosis, which was considered as the gold standard. Results A total of 90 cases （138 lesions in total） were diagnosed as early esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions; 104 lesions （75.4%） were detected with ordinary endoscopy, 120 lesions （87.0%） were detected with NBI endoscopy, and 138 lesions （100%） were detected with iodine staining. The lesion detection rate of NBI was significantly lower than that of iodine staining （X2=17.176, P 〈0.01）. However, there was no significant difference between NBI and iodine staining for the diagnosis of high grade intraepithelial neoplasia （X2=1.362, P 〉0.05）, while the detection rate of NBI was significantly lower than that of iodine staining for the diagnosis of low grade intraepithelial neoplasia （X2=13.388, P 〈0.01）. The pit pattern and blood capillary form of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions could be demonstrated clearer with NBI than with ordinary endoscopy. Conclusions NBI can enhance the contrast of the mucous membrane of the esophagus without staining. The combination of NBI and iodine staining can raise the diagnostic rate of early esophageal cancer and precancerous lesions.
