1.The evolving new concepts of the 2016 WHO lymphoma classification and their applications
Ruifang SUN ; Stein HARALD ; Jinfen WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2016;25(6):321-325
There have been many changes of the lymphoma classifications from early times till the 2016 WHO classifications. The 2016 WHO lymphoma classification aims to provide updated diagnostic categories, more precise diagnostic criteria, and biological and clinic correlates, which can facilitate state-of-the-art patient care, future therapeutic advances and basic research in this field.
2.The relationship between expression of Her-2 and human papillomavirus and clinicopathological features in esophageal and stomach multiple primary cancers
Xialin ZHANG ; Jianmin LI ; Ruifang SUN ; Wei BAI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2015;(9):597-601
Objective To analyze the relationship between expression of Her-2 protein and the infection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and clinicopathological features in upper gastrointestinal multiple primary cancers, and to explore the relationship between the different histological malignancies in a single-system. Methods 39 patients were primary esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and gastric/cardia adenocarcinoma. By using immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods, the expression of Her-2 protein in 39 cases of multiple primary cancers specimens were examined, and by using insitu hybridization (ISH) technology, the infection of HPV in the same ones were detected. Results The over-expression of Her-2 protein in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma was not significantly relative to the degree of differentiation, the depth of penetration, the lymph node metastasis and the patientsˊage and gender (P> 0.05). The over-expression of Her-2 protein in gastric adenocarcinoma was closely correlated to the invasion depth and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05), no obvious correlation with the factors of patientsˊage and gender and the degree of differentiation (P > 0.05). The infection of HPV in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and gastric adenocarcinoma was not significantly relative to the degree of differentiation, the depth of penetration,the lymph node metastasis, and the age and gender of the patients (P> 0.05). In the upper gastrointestinal multiple primary cancers, the Her-2 protein over-expression had the consistency (κ= 0.56, P< 0.05). Meanwhile, the HPV-DNA expression also had the consistency (κ=0.80, P<0.05). Conclusion Both Her-2 protein and HPV expression show the consistency in upper gastrointestinal multiple primary cancers,which suggests that Her-2 protein and HPV may be the common oncogenic factors for both esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and gastric adenocarcinoma.
3.Ultrasound imaging features of hepatic regenerative nodules in Budd-Chiari syndrome after portacaval anastomosis
Ruifang ZHANG ; Shicheng QIN ; Yi SONG ; Lulu SUN ; Yuanyuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2011;20(6):490-492
Objective To investigate the routine ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features of hepatic nodules in Budd-Chiari syndrome(BCS) after portacaval anastomosis.Methods Routine ultrasonography and CEUS were performed in 18 BCS patients with hepatic nodules after portacaval anastomosis.Results Appearance after portosystemic anastomosis,multiplicity,small size,presence of peripheral rim and hypervascularization were important ultrasound imaging features of hepatic regenerative nodules in patients with BCS.Nodules showedquick wash-in and slow wash-out pattern in CEUS.Sixteen cases showed center-to-periphery enhancement pattern in arterial phase and hyper-enhancement in portal phase and late phase.Two cases showed periphery-to-center enhancement pattern in arterial phase and periphery enhancement in portal phase and late phase.Conclusions Hepatic regenerative have different features on routine ultrasound and CEUS in patients with BCS after portacaval anastomosis,which are useful for differential diagnosis.
4.Expression and significance of bcl-2 protein in esophageal squamous cell cancer and the surrounding tissues
Jianhong LIAN ; Xuanqin YANG ; Xiaojuan WANG ; Ruifang SUN ; Jing WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(9):622-624
Objective To study the expression and significance of bcl-2 protein in esophageal squamous cell cancer and the surrounding tissues.Methods EnVision method was used to analyze the expression of bcl-2 protein in tissues of esophageal squamous cell cancer and the surrounding tissues from 62 patients.Results Expressions rates of bcl-2 protein were 80.3 % (49/61),45.9 % (28/61) and 67.7 % (20/62) in simple hyperplasia,high grade intraepithelial neoplasia and squamous cell carcinoma tissues,respectively,but 3.3 % (1/30) in normal mucosa tissue.There were significant differences between normal esophageal mucosa group and other groups (x2 =54.437,P < 0.01).The expression of bcl-2 had no differentiation in tissue differentiation grade and degree of invasion of carcinoma (x2 =0.219,x2 =5.878,P > 0.05).But it had significant relationship between the expression of bcl-2 and lymph node metastasis (x2 =4.120,P < 0.05).Conclusion bcl-2 may predicting the occurrence of esophageal squamous cell cancer in early stage,and may be regarded as an useful index for prognosis.
5.Expression and clinical significance of HPV16/18, p16, Her-2 in squamous cell cervical carcinoma
Lei BAO ; Suhong LI ; Quanhong WANG ; Wei BAI ; Ruifang SUN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(5):304-307
Objective To study the expression of HPV、p16 and Her-2 in the squamous cell cervical carcinoma and its chnical significance. Methods Expression of HPV16/18、p16, and C-erbB-2 and the amplification of Her-2 gene were examined using situ hybridization technique,SP immunohistochemistry,and FISH imaging analysis system in 60 cases of cervical cancer, 61 cases of CIN, and 21 cases of normal cervical tissue,respectively.Results The positive rates of HPV16/18 and p16 in the normal tissue,CIN Ⅰ -Ⅱ,CINⅢ and the squamous cell cervical carcinoma were gradually increased, they wereo (0/21),9.68 % (3/31),46.67 % (14/30),71.67 % (43/60);0 (0/21),19.35 % (6/31),93.33 % (28/30),96.67 % (58/60),respectively,and there were significant differences among the groups (P<0.05),but no significant difference was found between the normal tissue and the CIN Ⅰ - Ⅱ. The positive rates of Her-2 and Her-2 in the CIN Ⅲ and the carcinoma were 13.33 % (4/30),31.67 % (19/60),3.33 % (1/30),21.67 % (13/60),respectively,but in the normal group and the CIN Ⅰ - Ⅱ wereo,and the differences between the carcinoma group and the CIN group,the carcinoma group and the normal group were significant(P<0.05).The expression of Her-2 and the amplification of Her-2 were closely related to the stage, degree of differentiation and metastasis of lymph node in the squamous cell cervical carcinoma (P<0.05). Conclusion The infection of HPV is one of thetriggers for the squamous cell cervical carcinoma.The expression of p16 and the amplification of Her-2 may be closely correlated with tumor development and high expression of p16 and Her-2 indicates poor prognosis.
6.Imaging diagnosis of hepatic nodules in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome
Yuling SUN ; Zhiwei WANG ; Xiuxian MA ; Ruifang ZHANG ; Xuemei GAO
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2012;(6):556-560
Hepatic nodules in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome (B-CS) are identified in clinical work and the differentiating diagnosis is very important for making the treatment strategy.Most B-CS patients with hepatic nodules have nonspecific clinical manifestations.Ultrasonography,computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are often used for differentiating diagnosis.According to the results of retrospective study on clinical and imaging data of 51 B-CS patients with hepatic nodules,we draw a conclusion that the differentiating diagnosis of hepatic nodules in patients with B-CS depends on imaging characteristics.Different treatment strategies are adopted according to the comprehensive analysis of these imaging data and satisfactory results can be achieved.
7.Relationship between vasculogenic mimicry and clinic pathological features in laryngeal carcinoma.
Yan FENG ; Binquan WANG ; Gang LIANG ; Shuxin WEN ; Ruifang SUN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2015;29(23):2071-2075
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the presence of vasculogenic mimicry in laryngeal squamous cell carcino- ma and explore its clinical significance.
METHOD:
The presence of vasculogenic mimicry and expression of endotheli- um-dependent vessel in 138 laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas cases were detected by the immunohistochemistry and tissue microarray. Metlab software was used to evaluate the relationship among vasculogenic mimicry, mi- crovessel density and clinic pathological parameters in laryngeal carcinoma.
RESULT:
We found vasculogenic mimicry in 32 (26.23%) of 122 laryngeal carcinoma samples. The mean of microvessel density is 12.61 per high-power field. The vasculogenic mimicry and expression of endothelium-dependent vessel were not significantly related to patient age or gender, tumor location, pathology grade, T stage or N stage (P > 0.05). However, the vasculo- genic mimicry and the mean of microvessel density were a little higher in patients older than 60, with poorly differ- entiated and patients with N₁₋₃ stage. Vasculogenic mimicry was positively correlatedwith microvessel density (r = 0.1927, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Vasculogenic mimicry can occur in laryngeal carcinoma. Moreover, vasculogenic mimicry may be associated with recurrence and metastasis in laryngeal carcinoma.
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Endothelium, Vascular
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
8.Expression of c-myc in anaplastic large cell lymphoma and its significance
Fei CHAI ; Zhenwen CHEN ; Yanfeng XI ; Ruifang SUN ; Wei BAI ; Jing LI ; Yirong XU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2015;24(4):238-244
Objective To investigate the protein expression and genetic alterations of c-myc in primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) and discuss its relationship with clinicopathologic features and immunophenotypes.Methods 87 cases of ALCL were selected.Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the protein expression of c-myc,ALK,CD3,CD10,CD20,CD30 and EMA.c-myc and ALK genetic alterations were detected by using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FlSH).The interrelationships between protein expression,genetic alterations and clinicopathological parameters were analysed statistically.Results Immunohistochemical results:of 87 cases,ALK protein was expressed in 54 cases (62.1%).c-myc protein was expressed in 27 cases (31.0 %).ALK and c-myc were co-expressed in 20 cases (23.0 %).c-myc protein expression,ALK and c-myc co-expression increased with the upgrade of ALCL clinical stages,and the expression was higher in International Prognostic Index (IPI) high-risk groups than in low-risk groups (P < 0.05).FISH test results:of 87 ALCL cases,there were 50 cases (57.5 %) of ALK rearrangements and 19 cases (21.8 %) of ALK aneuploidy.c-myc rearrangement was detected in none of 87 ALCL cases,but there was aneuploidy in 19 cases (21.8 %).The differences of c-myc aneuploidy in ALK positive and negative groups were statistically insignificant (P > 0.05),while they were statistically significant in c-myc groups (P < 0.05) and in different IPI groups (P < 0.05).Conclusion c-myc protein expression and aneuploidy were related with ALCL clinical stages and IPI,which could be used as an indicator of estimating ALCL malignant degree and predicting prognosis.
9.Comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and contrast-enhanced CT in the differential diagnosis of the benign and malignant hepatic nodulesin Budd-Chiari syndrome
Ruifang ZHANG ; Tingting HUO ; Yi SONG ; Lulu SUN ; Yuanyuan ZHOU ; Quan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2014;23(12):1045-1049
Objective To compare the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) and contrastenhanced CT(CECT) for the differential diagnosis of the benign and malignant hepatic nodules in BuddChiari syndrome(BCS).Methods Thirty-nine BCS patients with hepatic nodules underwent CEUS and CECT examination separately,through which the perfusion characters of the nodules in different phases were observed.With the pathological result as the golden standard,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of CEUS and CECT were compared on diagnosing benign regenerative nodules and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in BCS.Results Of the 66 hepatic lesions in 39 patients,21 were hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),and the other 45 were regenerative nodules.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of CEUS and CECT were 81%,91%,88% and 71%,84%,80% respectively.Thus the diagnostic efficiency difference between CEUS and CECT had no statistic significance(P >0.05).Conclusions The differential diagnoses of the benign and malignant hepatic nodules in BCS on CEUS and CECT have high consistency.Due to the convenience and safety of CEUS,it can be used as first-line method.
10.Clinical and pathological study on retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma
Jing WANG ; Ruifang SUN ; Yuchun MIAO ; Liwu XIE ; Tianjun XING ; Jianbin ZHANG ; Xialin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(29):32-35
Objective To analyze the clinical and pathological features,diagnosis and differential diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of retroperitoneal angiomyolipoma (RAML).Methods The clinical data of 3 cases diagnosed with RAML,during 2012 to 2014 were studied.The expression of AE1/AE3,Vimentin,HMB45,Melan-A,S-100,SMA,CD10,CD34 and Ki-67 were detected by full automatic immunohistochemistry instrument.Four cases were followed up,the relevant published articles were reviewed as well.Results Four patients contained 3 female and 1 male.Three patients of them were found because of abdominal pain and discomfort symptom,1 case was found on examination.All of them more than 10 cm,and the boundary was not clear.Tumor resection + nephrectomy were used for treatment.Macroscopically,the tumor were consisted of fat,muscle cells and thick walled blood vessels.But they had different proportion.Immunohistochemically:AE1/AE3 negative; Vimentin,HMB45,Melan-A,SMA were positive; S-100 was positive in 3 cases and negative in 1 case; Ki-67 proliferation index were <5%.Conclusions The RAML is a rare benign retroperitoneal stromal tumor,which has a complex and diverse pathological organizations.The diagnosis can be made by special immune phenotype in combination with microscopic appearance.