Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney——A Case Report

Clear cell sarcoma of the kidney (CCSK) is a rare and highly malignant tumor which is usually confused with other kidney tumors. We experienced such a patient and present report this. Case Report A 9-year old girl was admitted to a local hospital because of fever and a pain in her right abdomen. The computerized tomography showed: a     

Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Breast: A Rare Breast Cancer Subtype – Case Report and Literature Review

BackgroundGlycogen-rich clear cell breast carcinoma is a rare histological breast cancer subtype. Its prognosis may vary depending on specific clinical and pathological characteristics such as low grade, strong positivity of estrogen receptor (ER) expression and early diagnosis.ConclusionsGlycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare tumor. Early diagnosis, absence of lymph node metastases and ER/PR positivity are associated with a better prognosis, as in other common breast cancer subtypes.Key Words: Breast cancer, Glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma     

Mixed Medullary-follicular Thyroid Carcinoma： Report of a Case and Review of the Literarture

Mixed medullary-follicular carcinomas （MMFCs） are tumors of the thyroid that display morphological and immunohistochemical features of both medullary and follicular neoplasms. These tumors are rare and less than 40 cases have been described in the literature since the early 1980s The term medullary-follicular thyroid carcinoma denotes a tumor which exhibits the features of a medullary carcinoma and shows positive expression of calcitonin on immunohistochemistry. It is a follicular-derived thyroid carcinoma and is positive for thyroglobulin expression within the same tumor. Most reported cases have lymph node involvement at the time of diagnosis. In cases having disease progression, distant metastases develop in the lung, liver, mediastinum and bone. We report a case of a male patient with mixed medullary-follicular thyroid carcinoma and a review of the literature.     

Relationship between Expression of Cell Adhesion Molecules and the Metastatic Mechanism in Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma of the Breast

OBJECTIVE To explore the expression and the function of cell adhesion molecules in invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) of the breast, and to investigate the metastatic mechanism of IMPC. METHODS The expression of E-cadherin, α-catenin and β-catenin was detected by imrnunohistochemical staining in 64 cases of IMPC, and compared with that of invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC). RESULTS E-cadherin and β-catenin were mainly expressed on the cell membrane of tumors, and cc-catenin was expressed in the cytoplasm and/or on the cell membrane. The expression of E-cadherin in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. Furthermore, the expression of E-cadherin was mainly on the intercellular contact surface of the tumor cell clusters in IMPC, while that on the outer surface of the tumor cell clusters decreased or could not be detected. The degree of lymph nodes metastases in IMPC was significantly higher than that in IDC. The co-expressions of α-catenin and β-catenin in cases of lymph nodes metastases along with the expression of E-cadherin in IMPC were significantly higher than that in IDC. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicated that the adhesiveness of the intercellular contact surfaces of tumor clusters in IMPC was strong, while that of the outer surface of tumor clusters was decreased or lost. It is suggested that the adhesive characteristic of the cells in IMPC might play an important role in its higher metastatic potential.     

The Significance of CXCR4 Expression for the Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients

OBJECTIVE The chemokine receptor(CXCR4)CXC chemokine receptor 4)plays an important role in cancer metastasis.We therefore studied differential expression of the CXCR4,as well as that of the biomarker HER2,so as to evaluate whether these biomarkers can be used to predict axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients. METHODS Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the CXCR4 and HER2 expressions and to examine the paraffin sections of the breast cancers at various stages.Positive lymph node expression was found in 80 of the cases,and in 7 there was negative expression. RESULTS Compared to the cases with negative lymph nodes, there was a high expression of CXCR4(26.3% vs.14.3%,P=0.013), and an over-expression of HER2(28.8% vs.14.3%,P=0.011). Moreover,there was a direct correlation between the CXCR4 and HER2 expressions and the tumor staging(P=0.000)and lymph node metastasis(P=0.032).When the two biomarkers,i.e.CXCR4 and HER2,were concurrently labeled,a high expression of one of the biomarkers could be seen in the cases with positive lymph nodes(51.3% vs.28.6%,P<0.003). CONCLUSION The chemokine receptor,CXCR4,is a new-type biomarker in predicting axillary lymph-node metastasis in breast cancers.Compared with the other markers,such as HER2 etc., assessment of CXCR4 can improve the prediction of the presence and extent of lymph node involvement.     

Analysis of the Relationship between Expressions of TF and MMP-9 and Prognosis of Breast Cancer Patients

OBJECTIVE To investigate expression of the tissue factor (TF)and matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9)in breast cancers, and to assess their expression in relation to possible prognostic significance. METHODS The expression of TF and MMP-9 in 71 breast cancer specimens were determined by EnVision immunohistochemistry, and the positive expressions related to the patient clinical outcome. RESULTS Positive rates of TF and MMP-9 staining were respectively 43.7%and 42.3%.K-M monofactorial analysis showed that the 5-year survival rate of the patients with a positive expression of TF and MMP-9 was lower than those with negative expression(P<0.05).However,the COX multifactorial analysis indicated that TNM staging and lymph node metastasis were the prognostic factors for breast cancer patients,and that TF and MMP-9 could not be used as the independent prognostic factors(P >0.05). CONCLUSION The positive rates of TF and MMP-9 were considerably high in breast cancers,which could provide useful information for patient prognosis.     

The Immuno-fluorescence Quantity Analysis of α-Tubulin and γ-Tubulin Protein in Precancerous Lesion and Carcinoma of the Breast and Its Significance

OBJECTIVE To investigate the changes and values of the expression of α-tubulin and γ-tubulin in atypical ductal hyperplasia （ADH）, ductal carcinoma in situ （DCIS） and invasive ductal carcinoma （IDC） of the breast. The relationship between centrosome abnormalities and breast tumor development was further discussed. METHODS There were three groups including ADH, DCIS and IDC with 30 cases in each group. They were analyzed by immuno-fiuorescence quantity analysis. The expression levels of α-tubulin and γ-tubulin protein in these tissues were detected by flow cytometry immuno-fiuorescence analysis and compared with the results from normal tissues. Immunohistochemistry was also performed in this research. RESULTS The results showed significant differences of the average of the positive （FITC labeled） cells （P=0.000） among the four groups. The level of the IDC group was the highest, while normal breast tissue showed the lowest level. The results suggested that the expression levels of α-tubulin and γ-tubulin both increased as the grade of cellular proliferation and differentiation increased. The expressions showed significant differences among all the groups, except between the ADH and DCIS. There were no significant differences between α-tubulin and γ-tubulin expression in each group （P〈0.05）, as there was agreement in the immuno-fluorescence and immunohistochemical analysis for protein expression. CONCLUSION There is abnormal expression of centrosome tubulin as an early event in the development of breast tumor. Furthermore these aberrations may play a key role during oncogenesis and promote cellular transformation to malignancy. The immuno-fiuorescence quantitive analysis and immunohistochemistry can complement each other.     

Breast Carcinoma Associated with Poland＇s Syndrome： One Case Report and Literatures Review

Introduction Poland's syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly,characterized by abnormalities of the chest wall,breast,spine and upper limb.The incidence of this syndrome has been estimated to be 1:30000.The pathogenesis is still uncleart[1].     

Presentation of Axillary Metastases from Occult Breast Carcinoma

Axillary presentation from occult breast cancer is uncommon and continues to be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to physicians. Once the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma metastatic to an axillary lymph node has been confi rmed, a preoperative workup should be done. The current experience is based on several relatively small retrospective reviews and case reports. It is diffi cult to determine the best management of occult breast cancer. However, treatment of axillary lymph node dissection is recommended for local control and complete staging information. Treatment of breast should be a choice between breast conservation with whole-breast radiotherapy and mastectomy. Adjuvant systemic treatment should be offered.     

Hepatoid Carcinoma of the Pancreas： a Case Report

Case Report A 37-year old female patient suffering from an upper abdominal pain,accompanied by recent emaciation and anorexia that resulted from a two-month epigastric lump,visited a doctor in our hospital in January,2007.Physical examination of the patient by palpation identified a 10.0×8.0 cm2 lump from the xiphoid process above the middle and superior abdomen.The lesion was hard with a rough surface,the upper boundary unsharp,and the inferior and right boundary clearly apparent.The pain at the site of the lump was only apparent with touching at that site.     

乳腺富糖原透明细胞癌的临床病理分析并文献复习

目的:探讨乳腺富糖原透明细胞癌的临床病理特点及预后.方法:回顾性分析包头市肿瘤医院2008年5月至2011年5月收治的乳腺富糖原透明细胞癌患者的临床及病理资料,探讨影响预后的因素并寻找其免疫组化特点.结果:9例患者均为女性,年龄43～75岁,肿物直径15～50 mm.免疫组织化学染色结果:雌激素受体(ER)阳性率为55.56％(5/9),孕激素受体(PR)阳性率为44.44％ (4/9),HER2阳性率为22.22％(2/9).随访60个月,1例患者于术后13月发现胸壁转移、双肺转移、锁骨上淋巴结转移,并发上腔静脉综合征,于发病后19月死亡.结论:乳腺富糖原透明细胞癌与乳腺非特殊类型浸润性癌在ER表达、PR表达及HER2表达等方面比较均无显著差异,乳腺富糖原透明细胞癌预后与其组织学特性无关,而与其组织学分级、淋巴结状况和肿瘤分期有关,综合分析相关文献目前支持其治疗原则应与乳腺非特殊类型浸润性癌相同.     

Spindle cell carcinoma of the breast: case report and review

Spindle cell carcinoma is a distinct, but unusual, variant of squamous cell carcinoma. It is seen most frequently in the upper aerodigestive tract and esophagus. The natural history seems to be similar to that of the more typical squamous cell carcinoma. A case of spindle cell carcinoma arising from the ductal epithelium of the breast is reported. The light and electron microscopic histology is described. A review of the literature suggests that this rare neoplasm should be managed in a fashion similar to that for more common types of epithelial breast duct malignancies.     

子宫内膜异位症相关性卵巢透明细胞癌和卵巢子宫内膜样癌的临床病理特征研究

目的 研究子宫内膜异位症(EM)相关性卵巢透明细胞癌(CCC)和卵巢子宫内膜样癌(EC)的临床病理特征.方法 选取CCC和EC患者共167例,根据是否为EM恶变将患者分为EM组(n=84)和非EM组(n=83).比较两组患者的年龄、生育史、EM病史、临床表现、凝血功能、血清CA125水平、超声检查结果、术中情况及术后病理特点.结果 EM组患者的发病年龄、初潮年龄均明显小于非EM组(P﹤0.01),未绝经患者所占比例明显低于非EM组(P﹤0.01);EM组患者的孕次、产次明显低于非EM组(P﹤0.001),不孕症患者所占比例明显高于非EM组(P﹤0.001);EM组中既往有EM病史的患者所占比例高于非EM组(P﹤0.05);临床表现方面,EM组患者的痛经、月经紊乱发生率均明显高于非EM组(P﹤0.01);EM组患者的PT、APTT明显短于非EM组(P﹤0.001);术后,EM组患者的血清CA125水平低于非EM组(P﹤0.05);两组患者超声检查结果比较,差异无统计学意义(P﹥0.05);EM组患者的肿瘤直径明显大于非EM组(P﹤0.001);两组患者的FIGO分期比较,差异有统计学意义(P﹤0.05),其中EM组患者中Ⅰ~Ⅱ期患者所占比例高于非EM组.结论 EM相关性CCC和EC与单纯CCC和EC存在明显不同的临床病理特征,具有确诊年龄及初潮年龄小、绝经比例更高、孕产次更低、既往有EM病史患者所占比例更高、痛经和月经紊乱表现更多、PT和APTT更短、血清CA125水平较低和临床病理分期较早等特点.     

The renal clear cell carcinoma immune landscape

A comprehensive evaluation of the clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) immune landscape was found using 584 RNA-sequencing datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), we identified 17 key dysregulated immune-associated genes in ccRCC based on association with clinical variables and important immune pathways. Of the numerous findings from our analyses, we found that several of the 17 key dysregulated genes are heavily involved in interleukin and NF-kB signaling and that somatic copy number alteration (SCNA) hotspots may be causally associated with gene dysregulation. More importantly, we also found that key immune-associated genes and pathways are strongly upregulated in ccRCC. Our study may lend novel insights into the clinical implications of immune dysregulation in ccRCC and suggests potential immunotherapeutic targets for further evaluation.     

RhoB在肾透明细胞癌中的表达及临床意义

目的:探讨RhoB在肾透明细胞癌中的表达及临床意义.方法:采用实时定量PCR、Western blot和免疫组化方法检测RhoB在肾透明细胞癌组织中的表达情况.选取60例肾透明细胞癌组织标本,详细收集病人临床病理资料,通过免疫组化方法检测RhoB在肾透明细胞癌组织中的蛋白表达水平,并分析RhoB的蛋白水平与临床病理资料的关系.结果:与对应瘤旁肾组织相比,RhoB的mRNA及蛋白表达水平在肾透明细胞癌组织标本中明显降低;RhoB的蛋白表达水平在不同年龄、性别组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),而在肿瘤直径大小、T分期、临床分期和组织分级间差异有显著统计学差异(P<0.05).结论:RhoB的表达降低可能在肾透明细胞癌的肿瘤发生中发挥作用,且其表达下降可能与肾透明细胞癌的恶性进展有关.     

超声诊断卵巢透明细胞癌

目的 探讨术前超声诊断卵巢透明细胞癌(ovarian clear cell carcinoma,OCCC)的临床价值.方法 回顾性分析14例经手术病理检查证实的OCCC患者资料,观察OCCC的临床特征及术前超声表现.结果 3例病灶位于双侧卵巢,11例病灶位于单侧卵巢.超声表现为类圆形或类椭圆形肿块,边界清,有包膜;实性...     

Glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma of the breast: A case report and review of the literature

A case of glycogen-rich clear cell carcinoma (GRCC) which arose in the right breast of a 35-year-old Japanese woman is reported. Light microscopic examination of the tumor revealed solid alveolar proliferation of clear cells containing abundant glycogen. Electron microscopy identified aggregates of glycogen particles and numerous empty glycogen lakes. This case is reported with a discussion on the other 42 GRCC cases reported in the international literature.