molecular pathology of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas

Since the first description of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms(IPMNs)of the pancreas in the eighties,their identification has dramatically increased in the last decades,hand to hand with the improvements in diagnostic imaging and sampling techniques for the study of pancreatic diseases.However,the heterogeneity of IPMNs and their malignant potential make difficult the management of these lesions.The objective of this review is to identify the molecular characteristics of IPMNs in order to recognize potential markers for the discrimination of more aggressive IPMNs requiring surgical resection from benign IPMNs that could be observed.We briefly summarize recent research findings on the genetics and epigenetics of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms,identifying some genes,molecular mechanisms and cellular signaling pathways correlated to the pathogenesis of IPMNs and their progression to malignancy.The knowledge of molecular biology of IPMNs has impressively developed over the last few years.A great amount of genes functioning as oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes have been identified,in pancreatic juice or in blood or in the samples from the pancreatic resections,but further researches are required to use these informations for clinical intent,in order to better define the natural history of these diseases and to improve their management.

European vs 2015-World Health Organization clinical molecular and pathological classification of myeloproliferative neoplasms

The BCR/ABL fusion gene or the Ph^1-chromosome in the t(9;22)(q34;q11)exerts a high tyrokinase acticity,which is the cause of chronic myeloid leukemia(CML).The1990 Hannover Bone Marrow Classification separated CML from the myeloproliferative disorders essential thrombocythemia(ET),polycythemia vera(PV)and chronic megakaryocytic granulocytic myeloproliferation(CMGM).The 2006-2008 European Clinical Molecular and Pathological(ECMP)criteria discovered 3variants of thrombocythemia:ET with features of PV(prodromal PV),"true"ET and ET associated with CMGM.The 2008 World Health Organization(WHO)-ECMP and 2014 WHO-CMP classifications defined three phenotypes of JAK2^(V617F)mutated ET:normocellular ET(WHO-ET),hypercelluar ET due to increased erythropoiesis(prodromal PV)and ET with hypercellular megakaryocytic-granulocytic myeloproliferation.The JAK2^(V617F)mutation load in heterozygous WHO-ET is low and associated with normal life expectance.The hetero/homozygous JAK2^(V617F)mutation load in PV and myelofibrosis is related to myeloproliferative neoplasm(MPN)disease burden in terms of symptomaticsplenomegaly,constitutional symptoms,bone marrow hypercellularity and myelofibrosis.JAK2 exon 12mutated MPN presents as idiopathic eryhrocythemia and early stage PV.According to 2014 WHO-CMP criteria JAK2 wild type MPL^(515)mutated ET is the second distinct thrombocythemia featured by clustered giant megakaryocytes with hyperlobulated stag-horn-like nuclei,in a normocellular bone marrow consistent with the diagnosis of"true"ET.JAK2/MPL wild type,calreticulin mutated hypercellular ET appears to be the third distinct thrombocythemia characterized by clustered larged immature dysmorphic megakaryocytes and bulky(bulbous)hyperchromatic nuclei consistent with CMGM or primary megakaryocytic granulocytic myeloproliferation.

PVSG and WHO vs European Clinical,Molecular and Pathological Criteria for prefibrotic myeloproliferative neoplasms

The Polycythemia Vera Study Group(PVSG),World Health Organization(WHO) and European Clinical,Molecular and Pathological(ECMP) classifications agree upon the diagnostic criteria for polycythemia vera(PV) and advanced primary myelofibrosis(MF). Essential thrombocythemia(ET) according to PVSG and 2007/2008 WHO criteria comprises three variants of JAK2V617 F mutated ET when the ECMP criteria are applied. These include normocellular ET,hypercellular ET with features of early PV(prodromal PV),and hypercellular ET due to megakaryocytic,granulocytic myeloprolifera-tion(ET.MGM). Evolution of prodromal PV into overt PV is common. Development of MF is rare in normocellular ET(WHO-ET) but rather common in hypercellular ET.MGM. The JAK2V617 F mutation burden in heterozygous mutated normocellular ET and in heterozygous/homozygous or homozygous mutated PV and ET.MGM is of major prognostic significance. JAK2/MPL wild type ET associated with prefibrotic primary megakaryocytic and granulocytic myeloproliferation(PMGM) is characterized by densely clustered immature dysmorphic megakaryocytes with bulky(bulbous) hyperchromatic nuclei,which are never seen in JAK2V617 F mutated ET,and PV and also not in MPL515 mutated normocellular ET(WHO-ET). JAK2V617 mutation burden,spleen size,LDH,circulating CD34+ cells,and pre-treatment bone marrow histopathology are mandatory to stage the myeloproliferative neoplasms ET,PV,PMGM for proper prognosis assessment and therapeutic implications. MF itself is not a disease because reticulin fibrosis and reticulin/collagen fibrosis are secondary responses of activated polyclonal fibroblasts to cytokines released from the clonal myeloproliferative granulocytic and megakaryocytic progenitor cells in ET.MGM,PV and PMGM.

Primary large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder:A case report

BACKGROUND Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma(LCNEC)of the bladder is a rare nonurothelial tumor of the bladder.The treatment of LCNEC of the bladder is different from that of urothelial carcinoma(UC);therefore,early and accurate diagnosis is particularly important.As LCNEC of the bladder is rare and its clinical symptoms and radiographic features are similar to those of urothelial tumors,the clinical diagnosis of the disease remains challenging.CASE SUMMARY We report a 72-year-old female patient who presented with gross hematuria for 3 mo.A solitary tumor located in the anterior wall of the bladder was found by cystoscopy.Pathological examination after biopsy suggested UC of the bladder in the absence of immunohistochemical assessment.The patient underwent partial cystectomy and was finally diagnosed with LCNEC(pT2bN0M0)based on the results of postoperative immunohistochemical examination.During the 10-mo follow-up,no signs of tumor recurrence or metastasis were found.CONCLUSION Immunohistochemical examination is essential for diagnosing LCNEC of the bladder.Accurate diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment in the early stage of the disease are crucial for improving the prognosis.

Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm in Jinhua,China:Two case reports

BACKGROUND Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm(BPDCN)is a rare and clinically aggressive hematologic malignancy originating from the precursors of plasmacytoid dendritic cells.BPDCN often involves the skin,lymph nodes,and bone marrow,with rapid clinical progression and a poor prognosis.The BPDCN diagnosis is mainly based on the immunophenotype.CASE SUMMARY In this paper,we retrospectively analyzed 2 cases of BPDCN.Both patients were elderly males.The lesions manifested as skin masses.Morphological manifestations included diffuse and dense tumor cell infiltration of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues.Immunohistochemistry staining showed that cluster of differentiation CD4,CD56,CD43,and CD123 were positive.CONCLUSION In this paper,we retrospectively analyzed 2 cases of BPDCN.Both patients were elderly males.The lesions manifested as skin masses.Morphological manifestations included diffuse and dense tumor cell infiltration of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues.Immunohistochemistry staining showed that cluster of differentiation CD4,CD56,CD43,and CD123 were positive.

Cavitary Pulmonary Metastases: CT Features and Their Correlation with the Pathology of the Primary Malignancy

Objective: To study CT features of cavitary pulmonary metastases and to investigate the pos- sible relationship between CT features and the pathology of the primary lesions. Methods: CT ?ndings of 131 cavitary metastatic nodules in 40 patients with pathologically-proved pulmonary metastases were retrospectively analyzed. A comparison between CT signs and the pathologic types of the primary tumors was made. Results: Cavitary metastases and multiple solid nodules coexisted in all patients. Cavitary metastases presented as bubble (n=41), irregular (n=33), cystic (n=26) or small circular (n=31) cavities, with even (n=61) or uneven (n=70) thickness of the cavity wall. Of 131 cavitary nodules, diameter less than 15 mm was seen in 44, between 15–25 mm in 66, 25–40 mm in 17 and larger than 40 mm in 4 respectively. And the wall thickness of the cavity below 4 mm, between 4–15 mm and over 15 mm was respectively seen in 69, 44 and 18 metastatic nodules. Cavitary pulmonary metastases mainly occurred in patients whose primary malignancy was squamous cell carcinoma (n=13) or adenocarcinoma (n=22). Both squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma had its own CT characteristics. The occurrence of cavity bore no relationship to its site in the lung. Conclusion: Cavitary pulmonary metastases carries certain CT features and its occurrence is related to the pathologic type of the primary malignancy.

Intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasia of the pancreas:Histopathology and molecular biology

Intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasm(IPMN) of the pancreas is a clinically and morphologically distinctive precursor lesion of pancreatic cancer,characterized by gradual progression through a sequence of neoplastic changes.Based on the nature of the constituting neoplastic epithelium,degree of dysplasia and location within the pancreatic duct system,IPMNs are divided in several types which differ in their biological properties and clinical outcome.Molecular analysis and recent animal studies suggest that IPMNs develop in the context of a field-defect and reveal their possible relationship with other neoplastic precursor lesions of pancreatic cancer.

A clinicopathological analysis in unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma: A report of 23 cases

AIM： To study the clinicopathological characteristics of unsuspected gallbladder carcinoma （UGC）. METHODS： We retrospectively studied 23 cases of UGC in Tongji Hospital, and compared their clinicopathological characteristics with 33 cases of preoperatively diagnosed gallbladder carcinoma （PDGC）. RESULTS： The proportion of UGC coexisting with cholecystolithiasis was significantly higher than that of PDGC （x^2 = 13.53, P 〈 0.01）. The infection rate of hepatitis B virus was 21.74% （5/23） in UGC and 30.30% （10/33） in PDGC. Nine （39.13%） of 23 patients with UGC and 8/33 （24.24） PDGC had contact with schistosome pestilent water. The rate of multiple pregnancies was 56.52% （13/23） in the patients with UGC and 42.42% （14/33） in PDGC. The primary location of the UGC was mostly in the neck and body of the gallbladder, and that of the PDGC was often in the body and bottom. The incidence of Nevin stage I and 11 UGC was significantly higher than that of PDGC （x^2 = 4.44, P 〈 0.05 and 2 = 4.96, P 〈 0.05） while that of Nevin stage V UGC was significantly lower than that of PDGC （x^2 = 7.59, P 〈 0.01）. According to the grading of carcinoma, the incidence of well-differentiated UGC was significantly higher than that of PDGC （2 = 4.16, P 〈 0.05）, and that of poorlydifferentiated UGC was significantly lower than that of PDGC （x^2 = 4.48, P 〈 0.05）.CONCLUSION： There are different characteristics between UGC and PDGC, such as in primary location, malignant degree and incidence of coexistence with cholecystolithiasis. Cholecystolithiasis, hepatitis B, schistosome and multiple pregnancies were high risk factors for gallbladder carcinoma.

Plasmacytoid Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder： A Clinico-pathological Study and Review of Literatures

Objective： To study the pathologic features of plasmacytoid transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, and to analyze the diagnostic features, criteria for differential diagnosis and the clinical significance of the tumor. Methods： Two cases of bladder plasmacytoid transitional cell carcinoma were studied. Routine paraffin sections with HE staining, Pap smear and immunohistochemistry by S-P method were observed under a light microscope. Pathological and clinical data were analyzed by comparison with early reported cases in literatures. Results： A characteristic feature of this tumor was of deep invasion in the lamina propria and/or muscularis propria, in addition to the component of carcinoma in situ in the mucosa, when tumors were diagnosed. The histological pattern and cytological features showed similarity to a plasmacytoid tumor. The tumor cells were strongly positive for AE1/AE3, CEA and CK18. The prognosis appeared to be worse than ordinary transitional cell carcinoma. Conclusion： The plasmacytoid transitional cell carcinoma of bladder is rare but has typical pathological, immunohistological and clinical features. Pathologists should be aware of this kind of primary tumor of bladder.

Clinicopathologic Observation of 6 Cases with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder

OBJECTIVE To discuss the pathologic characteristics and theprognosis of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bladder(NECB)in order to assist in making a precise diagnosis and to effectivelytreat the disease.METHODS Clinicopathologic features of the 6 cases with NECBwere analyzed retrospectively.The personal data of the patientsand the pathologic and immunohistochemical characteristics ofthe tumor were investigated.The follow-up of these patients wasconducted over a time period ranging from 3 months to 9 years.RESULTS Transurethral resection of the bladder tumorwas performed in all 6 patients.Based on the results of thepathologic examination,4 of the cases were diagnosed as smallcell neuroendocrine carcinoma and the other 2 were diagnosedas atypical carcinoid tumor.On immunohistochemical stainingall tumors expressed neuroendocrine markers includingneuronspecific enolase(CD56),synaptophysin(Syn)andchromogranin(CgA).In patients receiving partial cystectomyfollowed by postoperative chemotherapy,relapse was found in 4of the 6 cases on follow up.CONCLUSION NECB is a rare entity and a tumor with highmalignant potential and characteristic pathologic features.Hematuria is the cardinal symptom of NECB.Metastasis mayoccur at an early stage and the prognosis of the disease is poor.Final diagnosis of NECB depends on histopathologic examinationand immunohistochemical assays.Surgical excision combinedwith radiotherapy and chemotherapy is considered an effectivetreatment.

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm originating from a jejunal heterotopic pancreas:A case report

BACKGROUND Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(IPMN)is a rare pancreatic tumor and has the potential to become malignant.Surgery is the most effective treatment at present,but there is no consensus on the site of resection.Heterotopic pancreas occurs in the gastrointestinal tract,especially the stomach and duodenum but is asymptomatic and rare.We report a case of ectopic pancreas with IPMN located in the jejunum.CASE SUMMARY A 56-year-old male patient suffered from severe pain,nausea and vomiting due to a traffic accident and sought emergency treatment at our hospital.Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the whole abdomen suggested splenic congestion,which was considered to be splenic rupture.Emergency laparotomy was performed,and the ruptured spleen was removed during the operation.Unexpectedly,a cauliflower-like mass of about 2.5 cm×2.5 cm in size was incidentally found about 80 cm from the ligament of Treitz during the operation.A partial small bowel resection was performed,and postoperative pathology confirmed the small bowel mass as heterotopic pancreas with low-grade IPMN.CONCLUSION Ectopic pancreas occurs in the jejunum and is pathologically confirmed as IPMN after surgical resection.

Clinicopathological Analysis of Patients with Nonmuscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Who Underwent Radical Cystectomy

Objectives: Surgical specimens obtained at the time of the last transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) for patients with nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) who underwent radical cystectomy were retrospectively evaluated in order to investigate the relationship between pathological variation and upstaging of NMIBC. Methods and Materials: Twenty patients (19 men, 1 woman;aged 69.4 ± 12.1 (mean ± SD) years) diagnosed with NMIBC underwent radical cystectomy during follow-up. Results: Five of the 20 patients (25%) had pathological upstaging in the radical cystectomy specimens. There was a statistical association between pathological upstaging and cancer death (p = 0.002). There were three patterns of pathological variation in the upstaged specimens: 1) in patients with BCG-resistant NMIBC, urothelial carcinoma invaded through the lamina propria;2) urothelial carcinoma showed diffuse invasion beyond the deep lamina propria, and the cancer cells had infiltrated as single cells and formed nodules;3) TURBT specimens showed a micropapillary variant. Conclusions: Since these pathological variations correlated with pathological upstaging, they may provide an indication for cystectomy in NMIBC patients.

The accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound in evaluating the size of early-stage breast neoplasms

Objective Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Accurate evaluation of the size and extent of the tumor is crucial in selecting a suitable surgical method for patients with breast cancer. Both overestimation and underestimation have important adverse effects on patient care. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of breast magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and ultrasound(US) examination for measuring the size and extent of early-stage breast neoplasms.Methods The longest diameter of breast tumors in patients with T_(1–2)N_(0–1)M_0 invasive breast cancer preparing for breast-conserving surgery(BCS) was measured preoperatively by using both MRI and US and their accuracy was compared with that of postoperative pathologic examination. If the diameter difference was within 2 mm, it was considered to be consistent with pathologic examination.Results A total of 36 patients were imaged using both MRI and US. The mean longest diameter of the tumors on MRI, US, and postoperative pathologic examination was 20.86 mm ± 4.09 mm(range: 11–27 mm), 16.14 mm ± 4.91 mm(range: 6–26 mm), and 18.36 mm ± 3.88 mm(range: 9–24 mm). US examination underestimated the size of the tumor compared to that determined using pathologic examination(t = 3.49, P < 0.01), while MRI overestimated it(t =-6.35, P < 0.01). The linear correlation coefficients between the image measurements and pathologic tumor size were r = 0.826(P < 0.01) for MRI and r = 0.645(P < 0.01) for US. The rate of consistency of MRI and US compared to that with pathologic examination was 88.89% and 80.65%, respectively, and there was no statistically significant difference between them(χ~2 = 0.80, P > 0.05).Conclusion MRI and US are both effective methods to assess the size of breast tumors, and they maintain good consistency with pathologic examination. MRI has a better correlation with pathology. However, we should be careful about the risk of inaccurate size estimation.

前列腺癌多参数MRI诊断及误诊原因分析

目的 探讨前列腺癌临床特点、多参数MRI表现,总结其误诊原因及防范措施。方法 对2020年4月—2022年2月收治的多参数MRI检查后误诊为膀胱癌、前列腺增生的前列腺癌10例的临床资料进行回顾性分析。结果 10例年龄54~73岁。6例因尿急、尿频、尿潴留、排尿困难就诊,直肠指诊示前列腺肥大,查血清前列腺特异性抗原升高,多参数MRI及前列腺穿刺活组织病理检查未发现前列腺肿瘤证据,误诊为前列腺增生,后经术后病理检查确诊T1期前列腺癌。4例以尿痛、血尿、排尿困难就诊,经多参数MRI检查误诊为膀胱癌,查血清前列腺特异性抗原升高,直肠指诊发现前列腺肥大,再次行多参数MRI和前列腺组织穿刺活组织病理检查证实为前列腺癌累及膀胱。误诊时间4~10 d。误诊为前列腺增生6例接受根治性手术,误诊为膀胱癌4例予内分泌和放射治疗,随访至今病情控制尚可。结论 临床接诊以尿急、尿频、尿潴留、排尿困难等症状就诊的中老年男性患者时应考虑到前列腺癌可能。加强对前列腺癌影像学特征认识,行多参数MRI检查时重点观察前列腺结构、包膜完整与否、膀胱壁连续性等重要特征,必要时可行前列腺穿刺活组织病理检查,以提高该病术前诊断正确率。

膀胱黏膜红斑样病灶的特征和活检病理结果分析

目的分析经膀胱镜检查发现的膀胱黏膜红斑样病灶(RPL)的特征及病理良恶性概率,探讨RPL活检的意义。方法回顾性分析2019年1月—2023年6月南京大学医学院附属鼓楼医院泌尿外科膀胱镜检查中发现RPL患者的性别、年龄、膀胱镜检查原因、是否有疤痕、并发症以及活检病理结果等资料,按照病理结果将患者分成良性组和恶性组,分析其临床和RPL特征。结果共收集521例患者资料,其中病理结果良性416(79.8%)例,恶性105例(20.2%),恶性组患者平均年龄更高,差异有统计学意义[(66.8±12.2)岁vs.(62.8±12.9)岁,P=0.005]。膀胱镜检查原因为膀胱癌/肾盂输尿管癌术后随访、血尿待查和下尿路症状患者RPL的恶性检出率分别为23.7%(92/389)、19.6%(9/46)、4.7%(4/86)。医师根据膀胱镜下直接观察的结果和经验判断对RPL高度怀疑恶性、轻度怀疑恶性、良性概率大的3组患者的病理恶性检出率分别为56.9%(37/65)、37.0%(30/81)、10.1%(38/375)。结论RPL活检在膀胱癌/肾盂输尿管癌患者的术后随访中具有重要意义,尤其是男性高龄患者且病灶位于疤痕或疤痕旁时。

基于超声特征的列线图模型鉴别诊断膀胱隆起样病变良恶性的价值

目的构建基于超声特征的列线图模型,探讨其鉴别诊断良、恶性膀胱隆起样病变的价值。资料与方法回顾性分析2016年1月—2022年1月四川省人民医院经手术病理证实的膀胱隆起样病变538例(良性84例,恶性454例)的超声资料,对膀胱病变超声特征(病灶部位、数目、最大径线、回声、形态、基底、钙化、彩色多普勒血流显像信号)及患者简要临床指标(性别、年龄、泌尿系恶性肿瘤史、肉眼血尿)行Logistic单因素及多因素回归分析,筛选出独立预测因子,并构建预测模型。通过Bootstrap重抽样进行内部验证。绘制受试者工作特征曲线、校正曲线、临床决策曲线评估模型。结果单因素及多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,性别(OR=1.822,P=0.038)、年龄(OR=1.044,P=0.000)、病灶部位(OR=0.359,P=0.000)、血流信号(OR=2.052,P=0.007)是预测恶性膀胱隆起样病变的独立因素,基于单因素结果构建的列线图预测模型的曲线下面积为0.780,敏感度为72.91%,特异度为71.43%,准确度为72.68%。校正曲线显示模型的一致性较好。临床决策曲线显示临床净获益良好。结论基于超声特征和简要临床指标构建的列线图模型鉴别诊断良、恶性膀胱隆起样病变具有较高的准确度和潜在的临床应用价值。

经尿道钬激光整块切除术治疗高危非肌层浸润性膀胱癌47例疗效及术后并发症与复发风险的观察

目的 探讨经尿道钬激光整块切除术治疗高危非肌层浸润性膀胱癌(NMIBC)的效果。方法 选取2019年1月至2021年5月承德医学院附属医院94例高危NMIBC病人进行前瞻性研究,按随机数字表法分组,各47例。对照组行经尿道膀胱肿瘤等离子电切术,观察组行经尿道钬激光整块切除术。比较两组手术相关指标、临床疗效、手术前后外周血循环肿瘤细胞(CTCs)计数、肿瘤标志物[癌胚抗原(CEA)、膀胱肿瘤抗原(BTA)、糖链抗原19-9(CA19-9)]、并发症及预后情况。结果 观察组术中出血量、膀胱冲洗、尿管留置及术后住院时间分别为(25.10±4.12)mL、(18.65±6.74)min、(19.57±3.48)h、(8.01±1.69)d,均优于对照组的(43.25±6.78)mL、(24.78±8.12)min、(35.24±5.12)h、(15.32±2.89)d(P<0.05);观察组总有效率87.23%高于对照组68.09%(P<0.05);术后72 h观察组外周血CTCs计数为5.47±2.00,低于对照组的8.96±3.12(P<0.05);术后3、6、12个月观察组血清BTA、CEA、CA19-9水平低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组并发症发生率6.38%(3例)低于对照组23.40%(11例)(P<0.05);术后随访1年,观察组病人1年无复发生存率97.83%(45/46)与对照组90.91%(40/44)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 经尿道钬激光整块切除术可提高高危NMIBC病人临床疗效,减少并发症,加速术后康复进程,并可减少外周血循环肿瘤细胞,降低肿瘤标志物水平。

中老年肠道炎性肌纤维母细胞瘤临床病理及预后特点

目的探讨中老年肠道炎性肌纤维母细胞瘤(inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours,IMT)的临床病理及预后特点。方法回顾性分析5例中老年肠道IMT的临床、病理形态、免疫表型及随访结果。结果4例IMT发生在右半结肠,1例在回肠。3/5患者有肠道损伤史,首发消化道症状且白细胞增高。瘤组织由梭形肌纤维母细胞和纤维母细胞构成,席纹状排列,浸润性生长,伴较多淋巴细胞、浆细胞浸润,可见胶原化及黏液水肿。其中一例异型性明显,核大且畸形。免疫表型:瘤细胞vimentin(5例)、SMA(5例)、desmin(3例)、ALK(3例)、CK(2例)阳性,Caldesmon、CD34、β-catenin、MC、CD117、DOG1、S-100、BCL-2、CD99、CD68均阴性,Ki-67增殖指数1.28%~10.01%。5例均完整切除肿瘤,随访53~137.5个月,其中1例83岁患者,于术后27个月影像学考虑肿瘤复发;另一例术后无瘤生存122个月,因其他原因去世;其余均无瘤生存,基本状况良好。结论(1)本组中老年肠道IMT多见于右半结肠,多有肠道损伤史,多首发消化道症状,白细胞多升高;(2)Vimentin和SMA同时阳性,多伴ALK阳性;(3)4/5的患者手术切除治疗效果好,1/5的患者术后2~3年可复发;高龄且ALK阳性、Ki67达10%、异型性明显很有可能是中老年肠道IMT复发的重要危险因素,其中ALK阳性者复发的风险或许为1/3。

基于膀胱镜的膀胱癌人工智能诊断系统临床转化应用探索

本研究主要探讨基于膀胱镜的膀胱癌人工智能诊断系统(CAIDS)临床转化的可能性及瓶颈问题。回顾性收集2023年1~11月中山大学孙逸仙纪念医院的101例膀胱癌患者膀胱镜视频,患者年龄中位数为63岁,其中男性占比81.0%(82/101)。使用CAIDS进行诊断,并对视频的诊断准确性进行评估。同时制定手术评价量表,基于量表对视频质量进行评估,以模拟临床使用。使用膀胱镜视频来定量验证人工智能系统的准确性。最终测试结果系统灵敏度为97.8%,阳性预测值为81.7%,特异度54.2%,阴性预测值为92.3%。此外,手术评价量表评分在3.96~4.69,表明该系统具有临床推广的可行性。

术前Sonazoid超声造影评估肝细胞癌病理分化程度的价值

目的分析肝细胞癌(HCC)Sonazoid超声造影(CEUS)的特点与病理分化程度的相关性。方法纳入行CEUS检查并经病理确诊为HCC的患者64例,共64个病灶,根据病理分化程度将其分为高、中、低分化组,分别为6、48和10例。比较不同病理分化程度HCC的CEUS动脉期增强形态、增强水平和增强模式。结果动脉期增强形态分为均匀增强和不均匀增强2种,低分化组所有病灶及58.3%中分化组病灶呈不均匀高增强;高分化组病灶可呈均匀高增强、均匀等增强和不均匀高增强3种表现。动脉期,所有中、低分组病灶和66.7%高分化组病灶呈高增强,不同分化程度HCC的增强水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);门脉期,高、中、低分化组分别有16.7%、25.0%和70.0%的病灶消退成低增强,不同分化程度HCC的增强水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);延迟期,75%中分化组病灶和所有低分化组病灶呈低增强,66.7%高分化组病灶呈等增强,不同分化程度HCC的增强水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.01);Kupffer期,所有低分化组和95.8%中分化组病灶呈低增强,高分化组中仍有50%的病灶呈等增强,不同分化程度HCC的增强水平差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。高分化组病灶表现为多种CEUS模式,中分化组病灶以“快进快退”、“快进慢退”为主,90.0%低分化组病灶呈“快进快退”模式,不同分化程度HCC的CEUS模式差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论Sonazoid-CEUS在评估HCC病理分化程度方面具有一定价值。