Clinicopathologic factors associated with false-negative sentinel lymph-node biopsy in breast cancer

SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Previous studies have suggested a variety of factors that may affect the false negative (FN) rate for sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in breast cancer. Because FN results are relatively rare, no prior studies have had sufficient sample size to allow detailed statistical analysis of factors predicting FN results. METHODS: Patients with clinical stage T1-2, N0 invasive breast cancer were enrolled in a prospective, multicenter study. All patients underwent SLN biopsy, followed by planned completion axillary dissection regardless of the SLN results, to assess the FN rate. SLN biopsy was performed using radioactive colloid injection in combination with isosulfan blue dye in 94% of cases. Dermal, subdermal, peritumoral, or subareolar radioactive colloid injection techniques were used at the discretion of each institution. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors associated with a FN result. RESULTS: SLNs were identified in 3870 of 4117 patients (94%). There were 1243 true positive, 2521 true negative, and 106 FN results. Age, histologic subtype, the number of non-SLN removed, tumor palpability, type of breast biopsy, and SLN injection technique were not significant factors. On multivariate analysis, tumor size <2.5 cm, upper outer quadrant tumor location, removal of only a single SLN, minimal surgeon experience, presence of a single positive axillary LN, and use of immunohistochemistry (IHC) for SLN analysis were independently associated with an increased risk of FN results. CONCLUSIONS: Surgeon experience, tumor size and location, and the number of SLN removed are preoperative and intraoperative factors that independently predict the risk of a FN result. In contrast to suggestions from other smaller studies, age does not affect the likelihood of a FN result; a lesser, rather than greater, number of positive axillary nodes was associated with an increased likelihood of a FN result; and IHC analysis of the SLN increases, rather than decreases, the risk of FN results.     

Factors determining adequacy of axillary node dissection in breast cancer patients

With increased focus on quality assurance, a complete axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) has been defined as the removal of 10 or more lymph nodes (LN). The objective of this study was to determine which patient, physician, and geographic factors predict the adequacy of ALND in breast cancer patients. The University of Louisville Breast Cancer Sentinel Lymph Node Study is a multicenter, prospective study of 4,131 patients, all of whom had a sentinel node biopsy and completion ALND. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine which factors were independently associated with the removal of 10 or more LN. Of the 4,131 patients in this study, the median number of LN removed was 11 (range; 3-45). Ten or more LN were removed in 3,213 (77.8%) patients. The median patient age in this study was 60 (range; 27-100), with a median tumor size of 1.5 cm (range; 0.1-11.0 cm). On univariate analysis, patient age, tumor size, and palpability were correlated with adequacy of ALND. Academic affiliation and percentage of breast practice were significant physician factors predictive of adequacy of ALND. Both geographic region and community size were significantly correlated with adequacy of ALND. On multivariate analysis, patient age (p = 0.024), surgeon academic affiliation (p < 0.001), percentage breast practice (p < 0.001), and community size (p = 0.003) were significant determinants of adequacy of ALND. Younger patients were more likely to have an adequate ALND. Surgeons in academic practice had a higher rate of adequate ALND, as did those practicing in larger communities. Surgeons with a more breast experience had a lower rate of adequate ALND. Patient age, surgeon academic affiliation, and breast experience, as well as community size are all significant factors predictive of adequacy of ALND.     

仓鼠与大鼠脂代谢的比较研究

通过肝灌流方法比较研究了仓鼠与大鼠脂代谢的异同及仓鼠对高胆固醇饲料的反应。结果发现大鼠血浆VLDL中的apoB_(48)具有肝和肠两个来源,而仓鼠血浆VLDL的apoB_(48)则仅来源于肠。两种动物的肝新生VLDL进入血浆后,均发生载脂蛋白和脂质组分的转移或交换。仓鼠肝胆汁中胆固醇、胆汁酸和磷脂的相对浓度(分别为3.4±0.5mol%、78.9±1.8mol%和17.7±1.6mol%)不同于大鼠(P<0.05、P<0.01和P<0.05)而与人类相似。喂饲胆固醇可使仓鼠肝的胆固醇脂产率显著增加(由0.14±0.02增至0.57±0.12μg/g肝/分钟,P<0.001)而并不增加自胆道的排出。与大鼠相比,仓鼠似更适宜用于复制实验性动脉粥样硬化的动物模型。     

Okadaic acid: a tool to study regulatory mechanisms for neurodegeneration and regeneration in Alzheimer’s disease

<正>Okadaic acid:Okadaic acid(OKA),a polyether(C38 fatty acid)toxin,is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein phosphatase,PP1 and protein phosphatase 2A(PP2A).It is mainly extracted from a black sponge Hallichondria okadaii and has been suggested to play a potent probe for studying the various molecular,cellular,biochemical and mechanism     

Frequency of sentinel lymph node metastases in patients with favorable breast cancer histologic subtypes

BACKGROUND: The need for axillary nodal staging in favorable histologic subtypes of breast cancer is controversial. METHODS: Patients with clinical stage T1-2, N0 breast cancer were enrolled in a prospective, multi-institutional study. All patients underwent sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy followed by completion level I/II axillary dissection. RESULTS: SLN were identified in 3,106 of 3,324 patients (93%). Axillary metastases were found in 35% and 40% of patients with infiltrating ductal carcinoma and infiltrating lobular carcinoma, respectively. Among tumor subtypes, positive nodes were found in 17% of patients with pure tubular carcinoma, 7% of patients with papillary cancer, 6% of patients with colloid (mucinous) carcinoma, 21% of patients with medullary carcinoma, and 8% of patients with DCIS with microinvasion. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with favorable breast cancer subtypes have a significant rate of axillary nodal metastasis. Axillary nodal staging remains important in such patients; SLN biopsy is an ideal method to obtain this staging information.     

Surgeon and community factors affecting breast cancer sentinel lymph node biopsy

BACKGROUND: We sought to determine whether the results of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy are related to practice and community factors. METHODS: This prospective study included more than 300 surgeons from a variety of practice environments. Most surgeons had minimal experience with SLN biopsy prior to this study. Patients underwent attempted SLN biopsy, followed by completion axillary dissection. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess factors related to the SLN identification rate and the false negative rate. RESULTS: A total of 4131 patients were enrolled. SLN identification rate was 93%; the false negative (FN) rate was 7.9%. The only factor that was significantly associated with improved SLN identification rate (odds ratio [OR] 1.60, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.12 to 2.36, P = .0126) and FN rate (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.32 to 4.79, P = .0073) was surgeon experience (>20 SLN cases). CONCLUSIONS: Surgeon experience is the major factor that contributes to improved SLN biopsy results. SLN biopsy can be performed equally well by community and academic surgeons.     

Predicting the status of the nonsentinel axillary nodes: a multicenter study

BACKGROUND: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides accurate nodal staging information. The need for completion axillary dissection after finding a positive SLN for breast cancer has been questioned. HYPOTHESIS: The presence of nonsentinel node (NSN) metastases in the axillary dissection specimen correlates with tumor size, the number of SLNs removed, and the number of positive SLNs. DESIGN: Prospective, multi-institutional study. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: The University of Louisville Breast Cancer Sentinel Lymph Node Study is a nationwide study involving 148 surgeons. All patients underwent SLN biopsy, followed by level I/II axillary dissection. All SLNs were evaluated histologically at a minimum of 2-mm intervals. Immunohistochemical analysis using antibodies for cytokeratin was performed at the discretion of each participating institution. All NSNs were evaluated by routine histologic examination. RESULTS: An SLN was identified in 1268 (90%) of 1415 patients. Increasing tumor size was significantly correlated with increasing likelihood of positive NSNs: T1a, 14%; T1b, 22%; T1c, 30%; T2, 45%; and T3, 57% (P =.002, chi(2) test). The presence of positive NSNs was not significantly associated with the number of SLNs removed. Patients with more than 1 positive SLN were more likely to have positive NSNs than those with only 1 positive SLN (50% vs 32%; P<.001, chi(2) test). Increasing tumor size and the presence of multiple positive SLNs were also associated with the presence 4 or more positive axillary nodes. Multivariate analysis confirmed that tumor size and the number of positive SLNs were independent factors predicting the presence of positive NSNs. CONCLUSIONS: The likelihood of positive NSNs correlates with increasing tumor size and the presence of multiple positive SLNs. However, even patients with small primary tumors have a substantial risk of residual axillary nodal disease after SLN biopsy. These data will be helpful in counseling patients regarding the need for completion axillary dissection after a positive SLN is identified.     

GDNF-Enhanced Axonal Regeneration and Myelination Following Spinal Cord Injury is Mediated by Primary Effects on Neurons

我们先前研究表明胶质细胞源性神经营养因子（GDNF）联合施万细胞移植能促进脊髓损伤后轴突再生和髓鞘形成。然而,GDNF介导这一过程的细胞靶点尚不清楚。在此,我们报道了GDNF可增加在体再生轴突的数目和直径,并促进体外背根神经节神经元的轴突向外生长,提示GDNF对神经元有直接作用。在施万细胞一背根神经节神经元共培养下,GDNF显著增加施万细胞生成的髓鞘数目;GDNF处理对孤立培养的施万细胞增殖无作用,但可促进已与神经轴突有突触联系的施万细胞增殖;GDNF可增加孤立施万细胞中分子量为140kDa的神经细胞黏附分子（NCAM）的表达,但对黏附分子L1表达或神经营养因子NGF、NT3及BDNF分泌没有影响。总之,这些结果支持假设：GDNF提高轴突再生和施万细胞髓鞘形成主要是通过GDNF对神经元的直接作用介导的,并且提示GDNF联合施万细胞移植可能是促进脊髓损伤后轴突再生和髓鞘形成的有效策略之一。     

异体手移植1例:美国路易斯威尔经验

背景 依据国际复合组织移植大会的交流经验和猪异体肢体移植研究成功经验,我们制定了一个人类异体手移植计划。方法 通过全面的移植术前评估和患者的同意,选择移植物大小、性别、皮肤弹性相配的一个58岁的尸体供者的左手移植到一个失去左手13年的男性受者。免疫抑制治疗包括Simulect(一种新型免疫抑制剂,为竞争性IL-2受体阻断剂)诱导治疗和普乐可复、骁悉、强的松龙的维持治疗。结果 供手的冷缺血时间为310分钟。无术中或术后并发症。移植物皮肤在第6、20、27周发生了中等程度的排斥反应。通过静注甲基强的松龙,局部使用普乐可复(FK506)和氯倍他索(Clobetasol)缓解。温度觉、痛觉、压力觉在一年时到达手和手指。在术后一年,患者可以使用左手进行许多假肢没有的功能,例如投掷垒球、翻报纸、写字和系鞋带。结论 利用新型免疫抑制剂获得了异体手移植的早期成功。     

Defining the optimal surgeon experience for breast cancer sentinel lymph node biopsy: a model for implementation of new surgical techniques

OBJECTIVE: To determine the optimal experience required to minimize the false-negative rate of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for breast cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Before abandoning routine axillary dissection in favor of SLN biopsy for breast cancer, each surgeon and institution must document acceptable SLN identification and false-negative rates. Although some studies have examined the impact of individual surgeon experience on the SLN identification rate, minimal data exist to determine the optimal experience required to minimize the more crucial false-negative rate. METHODS: Analysis was performed of a large prospective multiinstitutional study involving 226 surgeons. SLN biopsy was performed using blue dye, radioactive colloid, or both. SLN biopsy was performed with completion axillary LN dissection in all patients. The impact of surgeon experience on the SLN identification and false-negative rates was examined. Logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate independent factors in addition to surgeon experience associated with these outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 2,148 patients were enrolled in the study. Improvement in the SLN identification and false-negative rates was found after 20 cases had been performed. Multivariate analysis revealed that patient age, nonpalpable tumors, and injection of blue dye alone for SLN biopsy were independently associated with decreased SLN identification rates, whereas upper outer quadrant tumor location was the only factor associated with an increased false-negative rate. CONCLUSIONS: Surgeons should perform at least 20 SLN cases with acceptable results before abandoning routine axillary dissection. This study provides a model for surgeon training and experience that may be applicable to the implementation of other new surgical technologies.