1.Expression of HER2 in 429 cases of urothelial carcinoma and clinicopathological analysis
Mengni ZHANG ; Jing GONG ; Xueqin CHEN ; Ling NIE ; Miao XU ; Yuyan WEI ; Qiao ZHOU ; Ni CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2023;52(3):243-249
Objective:To investigate the expression of HER2 and its relationship with clinicopathological features in patients with urothelial carcinoma.Methods:Urothelial carcinoma specimens collected from January 2019 to June 2022 were used. The expression of HER2, cytokeratin 20 and cytokeratin 5/6 was examined using immunohistochemistry. The HER2 expression was assessed according to the clinical pathological expert consensus on HER2 testing in urothelial carcinoma in China. Cases with HER2 2+/3+ were classified as HER2 positive. The relationship between HER2 expression and clinicopathological and molecular features was analyzed.Results:Four hundred and twenty-nine urothelial carcinoma specimens were analyzed, including 166 cases of raclical resection and 263 cases of local tumor resection. The median patient-age was 69 years (range: 31-93 years). The male: female ratio was 2.9∶1.0. The positive rate of HER2 was 45.7%(196/429). The positive rate of HER2 in patients with local tumor resection was higher than that in patients with radical resection [51.7%(136/263) vs.36.1%(60/166), P<0.05]. In the upper urinary tract (renal pelvis/ureter) urothelial carcinomas, the positive rate of HER2 was 35.2% (37/105). In bladder urothelial carcinoma, the positive rate of HER2 was 49.1%(157/320), and higher than that in upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma ( P<0.05). In high grade urothelial carcinoma, the positive rate of HER2 was 52.8%(168/318) and higher than that in low grade urothelial carcinomas (25.2%, 28/111, P<0.01). In 166 radical resection specimens, the positive rate of HER2 was not differentially distributed by tumor pT stage [Ta (26.1%, 6/23), T1 (41.7%, 20/48), T2 (40.0%, 10/25), T3 (28.1%, 16/57), T4 (8/13) ( P>0.05)]. In urothelial carcinomas with muscle invasion, the HER2 positive rate was 35.8%(34/95), while the rate in non-muscle-invasion urothelial carcinoma was 36.6%(26/71, P>0.05). CK20 and CK5/6 were used to refine the urothelial carcinoma molecular subtypes. The positive rate of HER2 was highest in CK20 +/CK5/6 -group (124/194, 63.9%), followed by CK20 +/CK5/6 +group (18/40, 45.0%), CK20 -/CK5/6 -group (14/41, 34.1%) and CK20 -/CK5/6 +group (25/131, 19.1%, P<0.01). The positive rate of HER2 in micropapillary urothelial carcinoma was highest (14/15), followed by urothelial carcinoma with glandular differentiation (11/14), conventional urothelial carcinoma (161/360, 44.7%) and urothelial carcinoma with squamous differentiation (6/35, 17.1%, P<0.01). In the cases with lymph node metastasis, the positive rate of HER2 was 45.5% (10/22) and higher than the cases without lymph node metastasis (31.0%, 13/42). But there was no statistically significant association between HER2 expression and lymph node metastasis ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Expression of HER2 in urothelial carcinoma is closely correlated with tumor location, grade, histologic subtypes, molecular subtypes and surgical approach, but not with pT stage, muscle invasiveness or lymph node metastasis.
2.Microfocal prostate cancer: a clinicopathological analysis of 206 cases
Ling NIE ; Xueqin CHEN ; Yankun SONG ; Mengni ZHANG ; Miao XU ; Jing GONG ; Qiao ZHOU ; Ni CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2022;51(7):634-639
Objective:To investigate the clinical and pathological features and prognosis of patients with microfocal prostate adenocarcinoma.Methods:Clinical and pathological data of the patients diagnosed with microfocal adenocarcinoma on prostate biopsy at the West China Hospital from 2013 to 2019 were collected. Microfocal adenocarcinoma was defined as follows: Gleason score of 3+3=6, total number of the cores ≥10, number of the positive cores ≤2, and proportion of the tumor in each positive core<50%. Clinicopathological parameters, treatment plans and follow-up data were collected. Pathological information of the biopsy and radical resection specimens was used to analyze the correlation between pathological parameters in the biopsy report and adverse pathological features of radical resection specimens, including increased Gleason score, capsule invasion, positive surgical margin and perineural invasion.Results:A total of 206 cases of microfocal adenocarcinoma were diagnosed on prostate biopsies from 2013 to 2019, accounting for 6.7% of all adenocarcinoma cases. There were 139 cases of 1 positive core and 67 cases of 2 positive cores. Patients with microfocal adenocarcinoma were younger than those with non-microfocal adenocarcinoma (69 years versus 71 years, P<0.001). Compared with patients with non-microfocal adenocarcinoma, the pre-biopsy total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) and free prostate specific antigen (fPSA) levels in patients with microfocal adenocarcinoma were both lower (11.2 μg/L 2 versus 23.7 μg/L 2; 1.4 μg/L 2 versus 3.0 μg/L 2, P<0.001), the fPSA/tPSA level was higher (12.9% versus 10.7%, P<0.05), the prostate volume was larger (38.9 mL versus 34.3 mL, P<0.05), and the PSA density was lower (0.3 μg/L 2 versus 0.8 μg/L 2, P<0.001). 130 patients underwent radical prostatectomy, 30 patients chose active monitoring, 31 patients chose endocrine or radiation therapy, and 15 patients were lost to follow-up. Three patients in the active surveillance group underwent radical prostatectomy for disease progression after 21-39 months observation. Biochemical relapses occurred in two patients in the radical prostatectomy group. The remaining patients have no disease progression or recurrence at present. Compared with radical prostatectomy specimens, Gleason score in the biopsy material was increased in 64/115 patients (55.7%). Among resection excision specimens, 14 cases (12.2%) had extraprostatic extension (EPE), 35 cases (30.4%) had perineural invasion, and 16 cases (13.9%) had a positive margin. Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that low fPSA/tPSA ratio and 2 positive cores were independent risk factors for Gleason score increase in the radical prostatectomy specimens. A low fPSA/tPSA ratio was an independent risk factor for perineural invasion. Low fPSA/tPSA ratio and low prostate volume were associated with a positive margin in radical prostatectomy specimens. Conclusions:In this study, patients diagnosed with microfocal adenocarcinoma on prostate biopsy account for a high proportion of the patients with increased Gleason score in the radical prostatectomy specimens, and there is a certain proportion of adverse pathological features in the radical specimens. Therefore, for the patients with only a small amount of low-grade adenocarcinoma found in biopsy, PSA levels and PSA density should be taken into consideration in treatment selection.
3.Expression and clinical significance of coagulation factorⅢin non-small cell lung can-cer patients with hypercoagulability
Wei DONG ; Cunde WANG ; Quan GONG ; Xueqin LI ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Chunyan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2018;45(8):385-389
Objective:To study the expression of coagulation factorⅢin patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)with hyperco-agulability and its clinical significance,and to explore the relationship between its expression level and the clinicopathological features and the survival period.Methods:There were 74 patients with NSCLC with hypercoagulability and 42 without hypercoagulability,con-firmed using pathological and biochemical tests in Yunnan Cancer Hospital from January 2013 to October 2014.The enzyme-linked im-munosorbent assay(ELISA)was performed to detect the expression of serum coagulation factorⅢand its relationship with clinico-pathological features and prognosis was analyzed.Results:Serum coagulation factorⅢlevel in patients with hypercoagulable NSCLC before chemotherapy was 560.32-200.34 ng/L,which was significantly higher than that in patients without hypercoagulability(463.29-159.22 ng/L)(P=0.008),and significantly higher than that in patients after chemotherapy(471.39±160.31 ng/L)(P=0.000).Serum coag-ulation factorⅢlevel in patients with hypercoagulable state of NSCLC was related to lymph node metastasis(P=0.026),distant metas-tasis(P=0.025),and tumor-node-metastasis staging(P=0.007).They were negatively correlated with prothrombin time(r=?0.638,P=0.032)and activated partial thromboplastin time(r=?0.702,P=0.028),and positively correlated with fibrinogen(r=0.715,P=0.008)and platelets (r=0.597,P=0.007).The 1-to 3-year overall survival of patients with NSCLC with high coagulation factorⅢexpression was significantly lower than that of patients with low coagulation factorⅢexpression.Conclusions: The expression level of serum coagu-lation factorⅢin patients with high coagulation state of NSCLC is related to lymph node metastasis and TNM staging,which has cer-tain guiding significance for predicting the survival of patients.
4. Prognostic significance of combined TERT and IDH gene mutation analysis in diffusely infiltrating gliomas
Qianqi LIU ; Xiaoxue YIN ; Yan ZOU ; Tianping YU ; Jing GONG ; Xueqin CHEN ; Ling NIE ; Miao XU ; Mengni ZHANG ; Qiao ZHOU ; Ni CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2018;47(9):658-663
Objective:
To investigate the status and prognostic significance of TERT and IDH1/2 genes mutations in diffusely infiltrating gliomas.
Methods:
Hot spot mutations of TERT and IDH1/2 genes were detected by DNA sequencing in 236 cases of gliomas at West China Hospital from 2012 to 2016, including pilocytic astrocytoma (WHO grade Ⅰ, 16 cases), diffuse astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma (WHO grade Ⅱ, 89 cases), anaplastic astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma (WHO grade Ⅲ, 72 cases) and glioblastoma (WHO grade Ⅳ, 59 cases). The prognostic significance of TERT and IDH1/2 hot spot mutations was evaluated.
Results:
No IDH or TERT mutations were detected in pilocytic gliomas. TERT promoter mutation frequency was higher in patients aged ≥40 years(60.8%, 93/153) than in patients aged <40 years (32.8%, 22/67;
5.Clinical analysis of morphine hydrochloride sustained-release tablets combined with celecoxib in the treatment of advanced lung cancer with moderate to severe cancer-induced pain
Xueqin LI ; Xi CHEN ; Quan GONG ; Wei SHI ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Hui DONG ; Cunde WANG
Journal of International Oncology 2017;44(3):165-168
Objective To explore the efficacy,safety and life quality of patients of morphine hydrochloride sustained-release tablets combined with celecoxib in the treatment of advanced lung cancer with moderate to severe cancer-induced pain.Methods A total of 247 patients of advanced lung cancer with moderate to severe cancer-induced pain were randomly divided into combination therapy group (n =127) and morphine monotherapy group (n =120) using simple random sampling digital table method.The differences of dose,efficacy,adverse drug reactions and life quality between the two groups were analyzed.Results In achieving similar analgesic effect,the average maintenance dose of morphine in combination therapy group was (52.51 ±19.92)mg/d,lower than that in monotherapy group [(58.75 ±20.64)mg/d,t =-2.414,P =0.017].The incidence of constipation in combination therapy group was 34.6%,lower than that in monotherapy treatment group (47.5 %,x2 =4.218,P =0.040).The life quality of the two groups were improved,and the life quality improvement rate in combination therapy group was 59.8%,higher than that in monotherapy treatment group (43.3%,x2 =6.736,P =0.009).Conclusion Morphine hydrochloride sustained-release tablets combined with celecoxib is effective in the treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain,which can reduce the dosage of morphine and reduce adverse reaction,so as to improve the life quality of the patients with advanced lung cancer.
6.Influence of laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum on blood metastasis of colorectal cancer
Xueqin LIU ; Shaojiang GONG ; Yingjing TANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(3):75-78
Objective To explore the influence of laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum on blood metastasis of colorectal cancer.Methods Sixty colorectal cancer patients were randomly divided into laparoscopic surgery group and open surgery group.RT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of CK20mRNA before treatment,in operation and after operation,and effect of different surgical methods on the metastasis of tumor cells in peripheral blood was analyzed.Results There were no significant differences in positive expression of CK20mRNA before treatment,in operation and after operation between two groups (P > 0.05).There was no significant difference in 3-year survival rate between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum does not increase the positive rate of CK20mRNA in peripheral blood in treatment of patients with laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer.
7.Influence of laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum on blood metastasis of colorectal cancer
Xueqin LIU ; Shaojiang GONG ; Yingjing TANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(3):75-78
Objective To explore the influence of laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum on blood metastasis of colorectal cancer.Methods Sixty colorectal cancer patients were randomly divided into laparoscopic surgery group and open surgery group.RT-PCR was used to detect the expressions of CK20mRNA before treatment,in operation and after operation,and effect of different surgical methods on the metastasis of tumor cells in peripheral blood was analyzed.Results There were no significant differences in positive expression of CK20mRNA before treatment,in operation and after operation between two groups (P > 0.05).There was no significant difference in 3-year survival rate between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic CO2 pneumoperitoneum does not increase the positive rate of CK20mRNA in peripheral blood in treatment of patients with laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer.
8.Current situation and challenges of Internet medicine in our country
Wenzhao XIE ; Xueqin GONG ; Aijing LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(9):6-9
After the current situation of Internet medicine in our country was described from the aspects f policy support and mobile Internet-related technologies, the 4 construction models and 4 applications models of Internet medicine in our country were pointed out, and suggestions were put forward for the sustainable and healthy develop-ment of Internet medicine, namely promoting Internet medical service, strengthening guidance of relevant legisla-tions and policies, working out scientific management criteria, and establishing rational supervision organizations.
9.Application of value analysis to high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves of neurogenic tumor
Xueqin GONG ; Liang ZHANG ; Guohui LI
China Medical Equipment 2015;(11):90-92
Objective:To investigate the localization and identification value of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves of SNT, and to improve the accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis.Methods: Retrospective analysis the results of high frequency ultrasound to 49 cases proved by pathology annually patients (54 tumors, 54 connection nerves), and compared with the results of pathological diagnosis, evaluating the accuracy of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves. Results: The longitudinal section appearance of tumor connection nerve showed hypoechoic band and parallel fine belt-like structure surrounded by hyperechoic lines, it was enlarged gradually and became triangular close to the tumor. To the distribution of sex, age and course of the disease, the rates of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves were no significant difference (x2=0.083,x2=0.454,x2=1.277;P>0.05). The rate of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves of SNT was 94.4%, compared with the results of pathological diagnosis, the distribution ratio and the rate of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves showed no significant difference(x2=0.015,P>0.05).Conclusion: When using high frequency ultrasound observed connection nerves of SNT, there were obvious image characteristics, and the rate of high frequency ultrasound in displaying connection nerves of SNT was high, it would be a better value to diagnostic SNT.
10.A research of migrating motor complex in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Shenhao WANG ; Lei DONG ; Jinyan LUO ; Lu LI ; Youling ZHU ; Xueqin WANG ; Baicang ZOU ; Jun GONG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2009;48(2):106-110
Objectives To compare the migrating motor complex (MMC) in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients with that in healthy controls. To explore whether discrete clustered contractions (DCC) are connected with abdominal pain in IBS patients. To improve the method of measuring gastroenteric motility (esp. jejunum). Methods By using 16-channel water-perfused catheter and manometry instruments, MMC in 16 cases of IBS with constipation (IBS-C), 18 cases of IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) and 18 cases of healthy controls were monitored. Results The MMC durations of IBS-C and IBS-D patients were (127.5±25.5) min and (74.5±18.7) min, respectively. Comparision with those in the control group [(87.5±24.2) min]showed significant differences (P<0. 001). The contraction amplitudes of stage Ⅲ in different sites of IBS-C patients decreased significantly as compared with those in the controls [jejunum, (39.8±11.7) mm Hg vs. (61.1±14.1) mm Hg,P<0.001,1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa]. The propagation velocities of stage Ⅲ in different sites of IBS-C patients also decreased significantly as compared with those in the controls [jejunum, (1.8±0.9) cm/min vs. (2.6±0.8) cm/min,P<0.01].The contraction amplitudes of stage Ⅲ in different sites of IBS-D patients increased significantly as compared with those in the controls [jejunum, (69.7±20.5) mm Hg vs. (61.1±14.1) mm Hg, P<0.01]. The propagation velocities of stage Ⅲ in different sites of IBS-D patients also increased significantly as compared with those in the controls [jejunum, (4.1±2.5) cm/min vs. (2.6±0.8) cm/min, P < 0. 01]. DCC incidences of IBS-C and IBS-D were 87.5% and 88. 8%, respectively. Comperision with those in the normal group (83.3%) did not show significant difference (P>0.05). The prevalences of abnormal stage Ⅲ contractions (include disturbances and interferences of stage Ⅲ contractions) in IBS-C and IBS-D patients were 68.8% and 66. 7%, respectively; there were no significant differences between the two groups (P > 0. 05). However abnormal stage Ⅲ contractions did not exist in healthy controls. Conclusions (1) The MMC of IBS-C and IBS-D patients are changed, as compared with that in healthy people; this implies that small intestinal motility dysfunction is one of the pathogenetic factors of IBS. The abnormal stage Ⅲ contractions in jejunum may be a predominant change in IBS gastroenteric motility. (2) No apparent connection is found between DCC and pain in IBS. (3) By using 16-channel water-perfused catheter, we first carried out the method of monitoring jejunum contractions in China. Parameters of MMC in Chinese healthy people were investigated, esp. those of jejunum.

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