Aberrant expression of Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway genes in aggressive malignant gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors

IntroductionRecent reports on gene expression profiling (GEP) show several genes associated with malignant progression of GIST. However, genes associated with malignant transformation have not been clarified. Here, we aimed to reveal distinct genes in aggressive malignant GIST, using comprehensive gene expression analysis.Materials and methodsWe investigated GEP obtained by microarrays for 43 gastric GISTs, which mostly harbored KIT and PDGFRA mutations and integrated clinicopathological risk information. RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry were performed for FZD7, a receptor of Wnt ligands.ResultsGEP divided 43 gastric GISTs into two clusters. A cluster included seven of eight high-risk GISTs (88%) in modified NIH classification and was defined as high-risk cluster; the other cluster was defined as low-risk cluster. The number of probes with over 3-fold changes between the two clusters was 1,177, in which probes corresponding to 16 oncogenes were included. Genes involved in the Wnt signaling pathway were the most abundant among the 16 oncogenes. Focusing on 73 Wnt signaling pathway genes of the 21,578 probes, 12 upregulated and 5 downregulated genes were found in the high-risk cluster. Major cascade genes promoting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, including WNT11, FZD family, and DVL2, were upregulated in the high-risk cluster. SNAI1, SNAI2, and BIRC5, which are activated by this pathway and increase cell proliferation, were also upregulated. These gene expression alterations were consistent in the positive direction of this pathway. GISTs in high-risk cluster strongly expressed FZD7.ConclusionWnt/β-catenin signaling pathway may play an important role in malignant transformation of indolent GIST.     

肿瘤性复杂性胸壁缺损的修复策略及对肿瘤治疗的积极影响

复杂性胸壁缺损的修复一直是一项极具挑战性的工作。肿瘤性复杂性胸壁缺损的修复决策及其执行困难是限制胸壁肿瘤治疗方法选择及影响预后的重要因素之一。皮瓣解剖学研究的深入、胸壁支持结构重建技术的进步、显微外科技术的发展、麻醉护理的发展、对综合治疗的重视和治疗手段的进步等,使传统认为不可切除的胸壁肿瘤得以彻底地切除和安全有效地修复,从而使与缺损修复相关的肿瘤切除及辅助治疗的禁忌证缩减到最小程度,有效地提高了胸壁肿瘤患者的生存质量,并很大程度上延长了生存率。作者以湖南省肿瘤医院整形外科15年565例胸壁肿瘤切除后修复重建的临床资料为依据,充实了胸壁肿瘤切除及修复的策略:(1)可靠的胸壁骨性支架重建;(2)有效的软组织修复;(3)麻醉及护理与手术团队的合作;(4)系统有序的综合治疗。并进一步明确了复杂胸壁肿瘤切除及重建的细节理念,包括胸部肿瘤治疗中加强多学科合作的密切性和科学性,整形外科医生参与肿瘤治疗整体规划的主动性和时机前移等。     

癌性肠梗阻内科治疗的“6字方针”

癌性肠梗阻（MBO）是指原发性或转移性恶性肿瘤本身及其抗肿瘤治疗引起的肠梗阻，是晚期肿瘤患者的常见并发症，总体发生率3%~15%。目前，MBO的治疗仍缺乏统一、有效的治疗规范，大多数医院都采用对症处理的。本文在总结数百例治疗经验基础上，提炼出“减（压）、加（营养）、抑（制消化液分泌）、激（素）、利（尿）、动（运动及促进肠蠕动）”六字方针，简单、实用、有效，通过临床观察，该方案能改善患者症状，恢复经口进食率，提高生活质量和手术治疗的机会，缩短住院时间及降低治疗费用，尽管尚缺乏前瞻性的随机对照研究结果，仍值得推广。     

非小细胞肺癌恶性胸腔积液的临床特征及预后影响因素

目的 研究非小细胞肺癌（NSCLC）恶性胸腔积液患者的临床特征及影响疗效、预后的因素。方法 选择安徽省胸科医院2013年1月至2014年12月收治的91例伴恶性胸腔积液NSCLC患者，回顾分析患者临床资料、胸腔积液情况、胸腔积液治疗情况等，分析各因素对疗效及生存期的影响。结果 血性胸水患者RR为48.7%，显著低于非血性胸水患者（P<0.05）；胸腔局部应用IL-2生物治疗RR为70.3%，显著高于不用IL-2进行局部治疗者（P<0.05）。非血性胸水中位生存期位13个月，较血性胸水生存有优势，胸腔局部应用含IL-2生物治疗中位生存期为12个月，较不用IL-2治疗生存有优势，在腺癌患者中EGFR-TKI联合化疗生存优于单纯化疗，而后者生存优于单纯EGFR-TKI治疗（P<0.05）。结论 血性胸水疗效及预后差，胸腔局部应用IL-2生物治疗疗效较好、生存有优势。     

Retrospective study of malignant phyllodes tumors of the breast: Younger age,prior fibroadenoma surgery,malignant heterologous elements and surgical margins may predict recurrence

PurposeThe potential recurrence rate of malignant phyllodes tumors (MPTs) of the breast is high, and the prognostic factors are still unclear. We therefore aim to study the factors affecting the outcome of MPTs.MethodsA retrospective review of MPT patients treated from 2006 to 2020 at our institution was conducted. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazard models were used to examine the influence of different variables on RFS. Moreover, significant prognostic factors were combined to construct the nomogram to predict the probability of relapse occurring in MPT patients. The 5-year and 10-year RFS rates were estimated using the Kaplan–Meier method.ResultsDuring the study period, 188 MPT patients were identified. The presence of malignant heterologous elements was observed in 23 (12.2%) patients with MPT, and the patients with malignant heterologous elements who received chemotherapy had longer RFS, which could reduce the risk of recurrence (p = 0.022). Recurrence occurred in 56/188 (29.8%) patients, of whom 47 experienced local recurrence and 11 experienced distant metastases. The 5-year and 10-year cumulative RFS rates were 77.5% and 70.1%, respectively. Age (p = 0.041), fibroadenoma surgery history (p = 0.004), surgical margins (p = 0.001) and malignant heterologous elements (p < 0.001) were independent risk factors for postoperative RFS. Subsequently, a nomogram was built, with a C-index of 0.64 (95% CI: 0.629–0.661), to predict the risk of recurrence.ConclusionThe results of this study showed that younger age, fibroadenoma surgery history, malignant heterologous elements and surgical margins <1 cm predict a higher incidence of recurrence in MPT patients. Patients with malignant heterologous elements treated with chemotherapy could have a reduced risk of recurrence.     

Cauda equina biopsy as a tool in the diagnosis of malignant tumors

The prevalence of malignant lymphoma is increasing. With the advent of novel therapeutic approaches, the distinct pathology of each type of malignant lymphoma is used to tailor its treatment for the most effective outcome. Therefore, analysis of the malignant cell pathophysiology within the cauda equina is important to devising a treatment strategy. In some cases, the tumor only invades the cauda equina. Composed of an uninterrupted bundle of nerve fibers, the cauda equina is more complex than the brain parenchyma; hence, the method for performing a biopsy of the cauda equina is relatively more challenging and requires improvement. The appropriate surgical procedure to confirm the posterior ramus, which consists of sensory roots, is mandatory. In the lumbar region, the denticulate ligaments that distinguish between the motor and sensory nerve roots do not exist. Microsurgical techniques and neurophysiological monitoring can aid with removal of posterior roots and allow for the reliable performance of a cauda equina biopsy. First, we determined where the spinal root pierces the dura mater, and then we performed electromyography. We performed cauda equina biopsy with this method for patients with malignant lymphoma and reviewed the efficacy of this procedure. This strategy prevented postoperative neurological impairments and provided detailed information to ensure optimal adjuvant therapy. Based on advances in personalized therapies for malignant tumors, opportunities for cauda equina biopsy are increasing. Our method using both morphological feature observation and neurophysiological monitoring may contribute to successful biopsy of the cauda equina.     

2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡分析

目的探讨2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡情况。方法收集2014年全省12个肿瘤登记地区的数据资料,分析不同地区、不同年龄和性别的恶性肿瘤发病率与死亡率特点,同时与全国数据进行比较。结果2014年山西省肿瘤登记地区新发恶性肿瘤11703例(男性6559例,女性5144例),发病率为221.21/10万,中国人口标化发病率为163.91/10万,世界人口标化发病率为163.25/10万;城市地区发病率、中国人口标化发病率分别为247.02/10万、171.35/10万,农村地区分别为205.98/10万、159.03/10万。男性常见恶性肿瘤发病以胃癌、肺癌、食管癌、肝癌、结直肠癌为主,女性以乳腺癌、子宫颈癌、肺癌、食管癌、胃癌为主。恶性肿瘤死亡病例7283例(男性4548例,女性2735例),恶性肿瘤死亡率为137.66/10万,中国人口标化死亡率为99.67/10万,世界人口标化死亡率为100.11/10万;城市地区死亡率、中国人口标化死亡率分别为141.03/10万、92.84/10万,农村地区分别为135.68/10万、103.69/10万。男性常见恶性肿瘤死亡以肺癌、胃癌、肝癌、食管癌、结直肠癌为主,女性以肺癌、胃癌、肝癌、食管癌、子宫颈癌为主。结论山西省肿瘤登记地区恶性肿瘤发病与死亡均以肺癌、上消化道恶性肿瘤和女性子宫颈癌为主,胃癌、子宫颈癌的发病率较高。