Adenomatoid tumor of the uterus is a rare benign tumor of the uterine serosa and myometrium. It usually appears as a small nodular lesion having a distinctive histologic appearance. We describe a case of 67-year old female with a large, grossly cystic adenomatoid tumor 7x7 cm in dimension that was located at the right uterine cornus. Microscopically the tumor had unusually extensive solid proliferation of signet ring cells with large vacuoles in their cytoplasm. Also, adenoid and honeycomb-like cystic patterns were observed. The immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies demonstrated the mesothelial origin.
Adenoids ; Adenomatoid Tumor* ; Aged ; Animals ; Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell ; Cornus ; Cytoplasm ; Female ; Humans ; Mice ; Myometrium ; Serous Membrane ; Uterus* ; Vacuoles

An ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph node recurrence of breast cancer after surgery has been considered a predecessor to distant metastases. There still is a debate as to whether breast carcinoma patients with the isolated supraclavicular lymph node recurrence should be considered to have disseminated disease or if aggressive treatment, with curative intent, is justified. We report two cases of an isolated ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph node recurrence following modified radical mastectomy, and multimodality treatments with modified radical neck dissection, systemic chemotherapy and involved field radiotherapy. These patients have lived without locoregional recurrence or distant metastases for 3 and 2 years, respectively. Conclusively, we recommend aggressive combined multimodality treatments, including surgery, such as modified radical neck dissection or complete excision of the involved lymph nodes, systemic chemotherapy, and involved field radiotherapy, in patients with isolated supraclavicular lymph node recurrence, but with no other evidence of distant metastases.
Breast Neoplasms ; Drug Therapy ; Humans ; Lymph Nodes ; Mastectomy, Modified Radical ; Neck Dissection ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Radiotherapy ; Recurrence

BACKGROUND: The development and progression of a tumor can be determined by a complex multistep process involving the activation of oncogenes and the inactivation of tumor suppressor genes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the expression of p53, Rb, bcl-2 protein and Ki-67 labeling index in the intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS: We analyzed 36 cases of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma obtained by surgical resection. Expression of p53, Rb, bcl-2 proteins and Ki-67 labeling index were evaluated by immunohistochemical study. RESULTS: Expression of p53 protein was detected in 61.1% (22/36) of cholangiocarcinoma. Rb protein loss and overexpression were observed 27.8% (7/36) and 72.2% (29/36) of cholangiocarcinoma. But bcl-2 protein was not expressed. No significant correlation was found between p53, Rb and bcl-2 protein expression and age, sex, gross type, histologic grade, vascular invasion and lymph node metastases. The Ki-67 labeling index was significantly higher in p53 positive group and Rb overexpression group than in p53 negative group (p<0.01) and Rb loss group (p<0.05). There was a positive correlation between p53 protein and Rb protein expressions, but a negative correlation between Rb protein and bcl-2 protein expressions. CONCLUSIONS: The overexpression of p53 protein and Rb protein may be closely associated with cholangiocarcinogenesis, while bcl-2 has a less crucial role in cholangiocarcinogenesis.
Cholangiocarcinoma* ; Genes, Tumor Suppressor ; Lymph Nodes ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Oncogenes ; Retinoblastoma Protein

We report two cases of biliary papillomatosis, a rare disease which is characterized by multiple, papillary adenomas of the intrahepatic and/or extrahepatic bile ducts. Cases 1 and 2 were a 45-year-old woman and a 61-year-old woman, respectively, with upper abdominal pain. Abdominal computed tomography scan of case 1 revealed a 4-cm sized cystic and solid mass within the dilatated intrahepatic bile duct. Hepatobiliary ultrasonography of case 2 showed dilatation of the main intrahepatic and common bile duct with nonshadowing echogenic material. Soft, friable papillary masses were noted grossly in the dilated intrahepatic bile duct. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of papillary structures, most of which were lined by a layer of tall columnar cells. Complex papillary fronds with pseudostratification, cellular atypia, structural atypia and foci of invasion were noted in case 2. The p53 expression increased in the dysplastic and carcinomatous area and was correlated with the Ki-67 labeling index.
Abdominal Pain ; Adenocarcinoma ; Adenoma ; Bile Ducts, Extrahepatic ; Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic ; Biliary Tract ; Common Bile Duct ; Dilatation ; Female ; Humans ; Liver ; Middle Aged ; Papilloma* ; Rare Diseases ; Ultrasonography

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Pregnancy*

BACKGROUND: Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is known to be one of the key molecules for tumor invasion and metastasis. MMP-2 activity is modulated through interaction with the tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Using immunohistochemical staining, we investigated the expression of MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in 30 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas and 10 normal pancreas. RESULTS: MMP-2 expression was present in tumor cells in 11 cases, and in stromal cells in 24 cases, out of 30 carcinomas. MMP-2 expression of tumor cells was significantly higher in poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas than in well/moderately differentiated adenocarcinomas, and in cases with vascular invasion than in cases without. MMP-2 expression was stronger in the marginal areas than in the central area of the tumor. TIMP-2 expression was detected in the tumor and stromal cells of all carcinomas. MMP-2 and TIMP-2 expression had no significant correlation with tumor size, lymph node metastasis, or TNM stage. MMP-2 expression was not correlated with TIMP-2 expression. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that MMP-2 expression may play an important role in the invasive property of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, whereas TIMP-2 expression increases as a reaction to invasion.
Adenocarcinoma* ; Lymph Nodes ; Matrix Metalloproteinase 2* ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Pancreas ; Pancreatic Ducts* ; Stromal Cells ; Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2*

To evaluate the predictive value of serum fibronectin and roll-over test for pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), we studies 79 patients between the twenty-eighth and thirty-second week of gestation from October 1995 to May 1996. The results were as follows . 1) There was no significant difference of mean diastolic pressure difference in roll-over test and serum fibronectin levels between 13 PIH patients and 66 controls. Between two groups of patients, mean diastolic blood pressure differences were 14.3+/-3.9mmHg, 12.0+/-4.4mmHg and mean serum fibronectin levels were 231.2+/-90.8 pg/ml, 196.5+/-61.2 pg/ml respectively(p> 0.1). 2) For prediction of PIH, the sensitivity, the positive predictive value and the negative predictive value of roll-over test were 8%, 14% and 83%.
Blood Pressure ; Female ; Fibronectins* ; Humans ; Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced* ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy*

Childhood asymmetry labium majus enlargement (CALME) is a disctinctive clinicopathologic entity of pre- and early puberty first described in 2005. It is defined as an expansion of normal soft tissues of the vulva. Although CALME is not a rare lesion, it has been called lipoma, fibroma, hamartoma, and fibrous hyperplasia. CALME is not a true neoplasm and is a physiologic growth in response to hormone. It may tend to resolve spontaneously and recur after surgical resection. We report four cases of CALME with a review of the literature. To the best of the knowledge, this is the first Korean report.
Child ; Fibroma ; Hamartoma ; Humans ; Hyperplasia ; Hypertrophy ; Lipoma ; Puberty ; Vulva

We experienced a case of adenocarcinoma arising in sacrococcygeal teratoma. The patient was a 52-year-old woman. She was admitted due to one month of sacral pain. She had a sacral mass since birth. On physical examination, anal fistula was present at the perianal area and pus drainage was noted. MR image showed multiple variable-sized cysts with inhomogeneous density. Resected specimen, mesuring 12.5 7.0 cm in diameter, showed multiple variable-sized cystic lesions admixed with grayish solid portion. The cysts contained mucoid material. The microscopic examination showed mature teratoma composed of cysts lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, intestinal mucosa, mature cartilage, bone, and fat tissue. A moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma developed from the cystic area in the mass.
Adenocarcinoma* ; Adult ; Cartilage ; Drainage ; Female ; Humans ; Intestinal Mucosa ; Middle Aged ; Mucous Membrane ; Parturition ; Physical Examination ; Rectal Fistula ; Suppuration ; Teratoma*

PURPOSE: Hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) are one of the most common cancers in Korea. The mechanism of HCC development is still unclear, and the aberration of the tumor suppressor genes in HCC remains to be clarified. MATERIALS AND METHODS: To study the expressions of p53 and Rb protein, and their correlation with the clinicopathological parameters in HCC, 68 patients, with surgically resected hepatocellular carcinomas, were analyzed by an immunohistochemical method. The expressions of p53 and Rb protein were classified into three categorizes, depending on the percentage of stained cells. RESULTS: The expression of the p53 protein was 51.5% (35/68), and was significantly correlated with differentiation (p<0.05). The altered Rb protein expression was 72.2% (49/68). The expressions of p53 and altered Rb protein had no significant correlation with the tumor size, gender, WHO histological pattern, cirrhosis or vascular invasion (p>0.05). There was a positive correlation between p53 and Rb protein overexpression (p<0.05). The expressions of p53 and Rb protein had correlation with the Ki-67 labeling index (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: These findings suggest the aberrant expressions of p53 and Rb protein may play a role in the progression and carcinogenesis of HCC.
Carcinogenesis ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular* ; Fibrosis ; Genes, Tumor Suppressor ; Humans ; Korea ; Retinoblastoma Protein*