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We report a case of desmoplastic small-cell tumor occurring in the CNS in relation to the tentorium in a 24-year-old man. Morphologically, the neoplasm had the typical appearance of small, round tumor cells of primitive appearance growing as well-defined nests separated by abundant desmoplastic stroma. The diagnosis was confirmed through the demonstration of immunoreactivity for keratin, desmin, and neuron-specific enolase and the detection by Southern blot analysis of a unique gene resulting from the fusion of the WT1 gene in chromosome 11 and the EWS gene in chromosome 22. This is the first documented instance of the occurrence of this tumor type at a distance from a mesothelial-lined surface.
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Neoplasias Encefálicas/patologia , Adulto , Neoplasias Encefálicas/genética , Neoplasias Encefálicas/metabolismo , Clonagem Molecular , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Sarcoma de Ewing/genética , Tumor de Wilms/genéticaRESUMO
Two groups of patients with gastro-intestinal (GI) tumours (41) and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), (17) underwent radioimmunotherapy after the failure of traditional treatments. A number of different MAbs were employed (anti-CEA and anti-Tenascin) which were labelled with I-131. The radiopharmaceuticals were administered by the intraperitoneal and intratumoral routes. As a rule the cycles were repeated to enhance the effectiveness of RIT. No significant early or late adverse effects were recorded. HAMA development was observed in all GI cases but only in a few GBM patients. The cumulative dose delivered to the target tumors was considerable (mean 8,900 cGy) in the GI group, and was much higher in the GBM patients (mean 51,700 cGy) owing to the particular modality of injection. Survival improved in both series of patients. The objective responses to RIT were promising: in the GI group 10 complete remissions (CR) and 6 partial remissions (PR) were observed, while in the GBM group 3 long-lasting CRs and 3 prolonged PRs were documented.
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Neoplasias Encefálicas/radioterapia , Neoplasias Gastrointestinais/radioterapia , Glioblastoma/radioterapia , Radioimunoterapia/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias Encefálicas/mortalidade , Relação Dose-Resposta à Radiação , Neoplasias Gastrointestinais/mortalidade , Glioblastoma/mortalidade , Humanos , Cinética , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/mortalidade , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/radioterapia , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
Two patients with germ cell testicular cancer were submitted to radioimmunotherapy (RIT) by using the monoclonal antibody 131I-radiolabelled (MoAb) H17E2, raised against placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP). Both patients had been previously treated with repeated chemotherapy regimens assisted by autologous bone marrow transplant (ABMT), that, in the end were unsuccessful, thus necessitating further experimental treatment. RIT was well tolerated and the targeting of multiple neoplastic lesions was satisfactory. Nevertheless, the clinical results of treatment were minimal owing to the extension of the tumour. The data obtained suggest the possibility of applying this form of treatment in patients with minimal residual disease after previous traditional chemotherapy regimens.
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Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas/terapia , Neoplasias Testiculares/terapia , Adulto , Fosfatase Alcalina/imunologia , Anticorpos Monoclonais/efeitos adversos , Anticorpos Monoclonais/uso terapêutico , Biomarcadores Tumorais/sangue , Biomarcadores Tumorais/imunologia , Terapia Combinada , Humanos , Imunoterapia/efeitos adversos , Radioisótopos do Iodo/efeitos adversos , Radioisótopos do Iodo/uso terapêutico , Masculino , Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas/sangue , Neoplasias Embrionárias de Células Germinativas/radioterapia , Neoplasias Testiculares/sangue , Neoplasias Testiculares/radioterapiaRESUMO
A case of alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) of the cervix uteri of a 32-year old woman is described. Its differential diagnosis from histologically similar tumours is discussed. ASPS has been reported in the cervix uteri in one instance only in the literature. In spite of their unusual localization, these cases have to be recognized in order to avoid improper treatment.
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Sarcoma/patologia , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/patologia , Neoplasias Uterinas/patologia , Adulto , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Feminino , Humanos , Sarcoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Uterinas/diagnósticoRESUMO
A case of hepatocellular carcinoma with intracytoplasmic hyaline globules is reported. By serological, histochemical, immunofluorescent and electron microscopic studies the authors maintain that in this case intracytoplasmic hyaline globules represent lysosomal structures. According to Von Ardenne's theory, these lysosomal globules appear related to neoplastic cells necrosis.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular/ultraestrutura , Idoso , Amilases , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/metabolismo , Feminino , Imunofluorescência , Humanos , Hialina/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/ultraestrutura , Lisossomos/metabolismo , Lisossomos/ultraestrutura , Microscopia Eletrônica , Reação do Ácido Periódico de Schiff , Deficiência de alfa 1-AntitripsinaRESUMO
Argyrophilic cells have been found in 2 different basal cell carcinomas (BCC), and membrane-bound endocrine-like granules, in the carcinoid range, have been observed in 4 consecutive cases of such tumors. It is postulated that BCC can occasionally display cells showing an endocrine differentiation.
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Carcinoma Basocelular/patologia , Transformação Celular Neoplásica/ultraestrutura , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Idoso , Grânulos Citoplasmáticos/ultraestrutura , Feminino , Complexo de Golgi/ultraestrutura , Humanos , Masculino , Microscopia Eletrônica , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Mitocôndrias/ultraestruturaRESUMO
Human papillomavirus cervical infection was investigated in a series of 300 unselected women by comparing morphological diagnoses (cytology and histology) with results of DNA hybridization techniques (filter in situ hybridization of DNA from exfoliated cervical cells and Southern blot analysis of HPV-DNA in cervical biopsy specimens). The prevalence of HPV cervical infection diagnosed by PAP smears was 11.6%. Despite disadvantages, filter in situ hybridization was confirmed to be particularly useful for screening purposes to detect HPV in cervical scrapings. In 3 cases it was the only applicable method for diagnosing "high-risk" HPV infection. Southern blot hybridization of tissue DNA with HPV 16-DNA revealed the presence of this virus in 8 cases, and HPV 31-DNA and HPV 42-DNA in 1 case each.
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Colo do Útero/microbiologia , DNA Viral/análise , Hibridização de Ácido Nucleico , Papillomaviridae/isolamento & purificação , Citodiagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Papillomaviridae/genéticaRESUMO
The cytologic, histologic, immunocytochemical and ultrastructural features of 2 cases of hyalinizing trabecular adenoma (HTA) of the thyroid are described. The difficulty of a cytologic diagnosis and the need for an immunohistochemical profile of the lesions for a final histologic diagnosis are emphasized.
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Adenoma/patologia , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/patologia , Adenoma/química , Adenoma/ultraestrutura , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/química , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/ultraestruturaRESUMO
AIMS AND BACKGROUND: The characterization of pleural metastases from lung adenocarcinoma is often limited to single biologic features. METHODS: The present paper describes the cellular kinetic parameters, as well as immunocytochemical, ultrastructural and genetic characteristics of the new DV90 cell line, established from the pleural effusion of a stage IV lung adenocarcinoma. RESULTS: The cell line has a diploid DNA content, a doubling time of 24 h and 7% cloning efficiency, it is tumorigenic in nude mice. Ultrastructural investigation revealed the typical features of lung adenocarcinoma; the diagnosis was confirmed by its immunohistochemical reactivity with a panel of monoclonal antibodies specifically capable of identifying adenocarcinoma cells. Genetic analysis revealed a 46 X, -Y, +8, der (6)t(6?)(q27;?) karyotype and hyperexpression of the protein codified by genes Her2/Neu and p53. CONCLUSION: The importance of multidisciplinary biologic characterization in identifying the origin and biological behavior of pleural metastases deriving from lung adenocarcinoma is discussed.
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Adenocarcinoma/secundário , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Neoplasias Pleurais/secundário , Células Tumorais Cultivadas/patologia , Adenocarcinoma/genética , Aberrações Cromossômicas , DNA de Neoplasias/análise , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Neoplasias Pulmonares/genética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Derrame Pleural Maligno/citologia , Neoplasias Pleurais/genéticaRESUMO
The fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytologic findings in a rare case of bilateral diffuse sclerosing carcinoma of the thyroid are described. Along with a generally papillary architecture, the FNA biopsy smears showed a number of features not usually seen in thyroid carcinomas: psammoma bodies, an abundance of squamous metaplasia and a dense inflammatory component. The FNA diagnosis was multifocal papillary carcinoma with squamous metaplasia; histopathologic examination made the final diagnosis.
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Adenocarcinoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/diagnóstico , Adenocarcinoma/patologia , Adulto , Biópsia por Agulha , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide/patologiaRESUMO
The histology, immunohistochemistry and ultrastructure of six gastro-intestinal stromal tumors of the stomach (GSTs) showing a focal to diffuse clear cell component are reported. At light microscopy, all GSTs had typical histopathological features with one case additionally displaying stromal myxoid changes and scattered multinucleated giant cells. Immunohistochemically, 6 of 6 GSTs stained positive for vimentin, 2 of 6 for smooth muscle specific actin and 1 of 6 for desmin. At electron microscopy, GSTs showed microfilaments with focal densities as well as other smooth muscle features, such as subplasmalemmal linear densities and foci of external lamina. Ultrastructural appearances of tumor cells with clear cell features showed these not to be an artifact of fixation, but the expression of an unusual cytophagocytic activity. Inclusions of auto- and heterophagocytic nature were found responsible for the origin of the large, mostly lipidic vacuoles which displaced cell nuclei peripherally in a signet-ring fashion. It is concluded that such previously unrecognized features are ultrastructural aspects of GSTs with smooth muscle differentiation.
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Citoplasma/ultraestrutura , Neoplasias Gastrointestinais/ultraestrutura , Corpos de Inclusão/ultraestrutura , Neoplasias de Tecido Muscular/ultraestrutura , Neoplasias de Tecido Nervoso/ultraestrutura , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Neoplasias Gastrointestinais/química , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias de Tecido Muscular/química , Neoplasias de Tecido Nervoso/química , Fosfopiruvato Hidratase/análise , Proteínas S100/análise , Células Estromais/ultraestruturaAssuntos
Neoplasias Renais/patologia , Pelve Renal/patologia , Tumor de Wilms/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , LactenteRESUMO
A syndrome resembling human Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) and occurring spontaneously in a strain of domesticated rabbits from the Faenza region in Italy, is reported. The syndrome is characterized by histological liver changes consisting of chronic non-suppurative destructive cholangitis and copper accumulation, biochemical and immunological abnormalities mainly represented by an elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase and a positive antimitochondrial antibody test. The abnormalities were not observed in newborn rabbits from the same area nor in control rabbits from the island of Sardinia. A toxic effect related to some environmental factor may be responsible for the disease. Alternatively, a continuous process of partial inbreeding among consanguineous animals may have resulted in a selection of a strain genetically predisposed to the development of PBC. Whatever the etiology, the domesticated Faenza rabbit proves to be an interesting animal model for a chronic nonsuppurative destructive cholangitis, very similar to the human disease known as PBC.
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Cirrose Hepática Biliar/veterinária , Animais , Anticorpos/análise , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Itália , Cirrose Hepática Biliar/imunologia , Cirrose Hepática Biliar/patologia , Linfócitos/patologia , Mitocôndrias Hepáticas/imunologia , CoelhosRESUMO
The benign 'Triton' tumour is a neural tumour with benign rhabdomyomatous differentiation: it must be distinguished from the better known malignant counterpart. We describe the first case outside the peripheral soft tissues and the first to be studied ultrastructurally. It also represents the second lesion identified in an adult patient.
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Neurofibroma/patologia , Rabdomioma/patologia , Neoplasias Vaginais/patologia , Adulto , Núcleo Celular/ultraestrutura , Feminino , Fibroblastos/patologia , Humanos , Linfócitos/patologia , Mastócitos/patologia , Microscopia Eletrônica , Músculos/patologia , Células de Schwann/patologiaRESUMO
The authors report their preliminary experience with the use of radiolabelled monoclonal antibodies (MAb) as an adjuvant treatment for 33 malignant gliomas. MAbs employed in this study are raised against Tenascin (TN) which is an antigen of the extracellular matrix of the tumour. It has also been found in neoplastic cells but never in normal brain tissue. This therapy is aimed to give a local high dose radiation (boost) while sparing healthy brain structures. This treatment has always been well tolerated and no adverse reactions at the level of CNS or major extraneural organs has been observed. Significant improvement of median survival has been obtained but this result should be cautiously evaluate since the study is non-randomized. Comparison with other current adjuvant technique is briefly discussed.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais/administração & dosagem , Astrocitoma/radioterapia , Neoplasias Encefálicas/radioterapia , Glioblastoma/radioterapia , Radioisótopos do Iodo/administração & dosagem , Neoplasia Residual/radioterapia , Radioimunoterapia , Adulto , Idoso , Astrocitoma/patologia , Astrocitoma/cirurgia , Encéfalo/patologia , Encéfalo/efeitos da radiação , Encéfalo/cirurgia , Neoplasias Encefálicas/patologia , Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirurgia , Terapia Combinada , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Feminino , Seguimentos , Glioblastoma/patologia , Glioblastoma/cirurgia , Humanos , Injeções Intralesionais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasia Residual/patologia , Neoplasia Residual/cirurgia , Radioterapia Adjuvante , Tenascina/imunologia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Thirty patients with recurrent glioblastomas (29 brain, 1 spinal cord) received intralesional radioimmunotherapy aiming to control the progression of the tumor after surgery and radiotherapy. The BC-2 and/or BC-4 murine MAbs (Sorin-Biomedica, Saluggia, Italy) were utilized. They strongly react against tenascin (TN), which is an extracellular antigen expressed in large amounts by the stroma of glioblastoma but not by normal brain. The MAbs were labeled with I-131 and were injected directly into the tumor mass to maximize the antibody concentration in the tumor and to irradiate the neoplastic cells. The dose consisted, on average, of 3 mg antibody and 1100 MBq I-131. In most cases the radioimmunotherapy (RIT) applications were repeated two, three, or four times. No systemic adverse reactions were recorded. The brain tolerance to direct antibodies injection was quite good. The antibody concentration in the tumor was high and the MAb residence time in neoplastic tumor was prolonged. Consequently the mean radiation dose to the tumor was high: > 25,000 cGy/cycle. Of 23 evaluable patients, we recorded 7 tumor stabilization (lasting, on mean, 9.1 mo), 4 partial remission (10 mo), and 4 complete remission (18 mo). The overall response rate was 34.7%.
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Moléculas de Adesão Celular Neuronais/imunologia , Neoplasias do Sistema Nervoso Central/radioterapia , Proteínas da Matriz Extracelular/imunologia , Glioblastoma/radioterapia , Proteínas de Neoplasias/imunologia , Radioimunoterapia/métodos , Anticorpos Monoclonais/administração & dosagem , Humanos , Radioisótopos do Iodo/uso terapêutico , TenascinaRESUMO
Technetium-99m and/or 111In labelled F(ab')2 fragments of a melanoma associated MoAb 225.28S were injected i.v. in 80 patients affected by stage I to IV malignant melanoma. Seventy five percent of metastatic lesions already documented by other methods were detected by immunoscintigraphy, which was also capable of detecting a certain number of unknown metastases. However, we observed a lower percentage of positive scans in liver, lung and skin because of the poor tumour to background ratio. In some patients, subcutaneous (s.c.) injection allowed us to visualize documented metastases undetected by i.v. administration. An equal amount of non-specific F(ab')2 fragments (MoAb 4C4) injected s.c. as a negative control showed no positive scans. Clinical studies and chromatographic patterns of patient serum samples suggest that the s.c. route of administration offers, with respect to the i.v. route, the advantage of reducing vascular background and aspecific accumulation in liver, probably because of retention of possible contaminants by the lymphatic system.
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Anticorpos Monoclonais , Fragmentos Fab das Imunoglobulinas , Índio , Melanoma/diagnóstico por imagem , Radioisótopos , Tecnécio , Humanos , Melanoma/imunologia , Cintilografia , Distribuição TecidualRESUMO
Eighteen consecutive patients with advanced and/or metastatic colorectal carcinoma have been treated with intraperitoneal administration of radiolabelled (iodine-131) monoclonal antibodies raised against different antigens associated to these kinds of tumours: anti-CEA FO23C5, anti-CEA BW494/32, anti-TAG B72.3, AUA1. The doses of isotope ranged between 21 and 150 mCi (777-5550 MBq) which delivered a radiation dose to the target tumour from 768 to 4628 cGy. Thirteen patients were previously treated with conventional regimens which consisted of chemotherapy (5-fluoracil with or without other anti-neoplastic drugs) both in adjuvant or palliative setting. Three patients are considered non-evaluable owing to concomitant chemotherapy in 2 and lack of objective parameters in 1. Out of 15 evaluable patients 2 achieved complete remission and 2 partial remission with a response rate of 26.6%. Three stable and 8 with progressive disease have also been registered. The toxicity was negligible consisting of hematologic WHO grade 1 in 7 patients, grade 2 in 1 patient and grade 3 in 1 patient, as well as hepatic WHO grade 1 in 8 and grade 2 in 2 patients. The authors conclude that this innovative way of treatment for advanced colorectal carcinoma seems to offer promising therapy; from these data, therefore, a new trial is justified employing radiolabelled MoAbs in well selected patients with metastatic or locally advanced colorectal carcinoma.