Segundas neoplasias esofágicas tras un tumor índice de cabeza y cuello: incidencia, factores de riesgo y pronóstico / Second esophageal neoplasms after head and neck index tumor: Incidence, risk factors and prognosis

Objetivo Los pacientes con un carcinoma escamoso de cabeza y cuello (CECC) tienen un riesgo incrementado de aparición de segundas neoplasias esofágicas. El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar la incidencia de aparición, los factores de riesgo y el pronóstico de las segundas neoplasias esofágicas en los pacientes con un CECC. Material y métodos Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo en 4.711 pacientes con un tumor índice localizado en la cavidad oral, orofaringe, hipofaringe o laringe durante el periodo 1985-2020.ResultadosDurante el periodo analizado 149 pacientes (3,2%) presentaron una segunda neoplasia esofágica. La incidencia de segunda neoplasia esofágica fue del 0,42% anual y se mantuvo prácticamente constante a lo largo del periodo de seguimiento analizado. De acuerdo con el resultado del estudio multivariante, los factores de riesgo relacionados con la aparición de segundas neoplasias esofágicas fueron: el antecedente de un consumo elevado de alcohol y la localización del tumor primario en la orofaringe o la hipofaringe. La supervivencia específica a los 5 años para los pacientes con una segunda neoplasia de esófago, calculada a partir del diagnóstico de esta segunda neoplasia, fue del 10,5%. Conclusiones Los pacientes con un CECC tienen un riesgo incrementado de sufrir la aparición de una segunda neoplasia esofágica. Los factores de riesgo asociados con la aparición de una segunda neoplasia esofágica fueron el consumo severo de alcohol y la localización del tumor primario en la orofaringe o la hipofaringe. (AU)

Objective Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) have an increased risk of second esophageal neoplasms. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and prognosis of second esophageal neoplasms in patients with HNSCC. Material and methods A retrospective study of 4,711 patients with index tumor in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx between 1985 and 2020 was conducted. Results During the period analyzed 149 patients (3.2%) had a second esophageal neoplasm. The incidence of second esophageal neoplasia was 0.42% per year and remained nearly constant throughout the follow-up period. According to the results of a multivariate study, the risk factors related to the appearance of second esophageal neoplasms were a history of high alcohol consumption and the location of the primary tumor in the oropharynx or hypopharynx. The 5-year disease-specific survival rate in patients with a second esophageal neoplasm, calculated from the diagnosis of this second neoplasm, was 10.5%. Conclusions Patients with a HNSCC have an increased risk of developing of a second esophageal neoplasm. The risk factors associated with the appearance of a second esophageal neoplasm were severe alcohol consumption and the location of the primary tumor in the oropharynx or hypopharynx. (AU)

Capacidad predictiva de la expresión transcripcional de FAT1 en pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello tratados con radioterapia / Predictive capacity of FAT1 transcriptional expression in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas treated with radiotherapy

Objetivo Analizar la capacidad predictiva de la respuesta a nivel local de la expresión transcripcional de FAT1 en pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello tratados con radioterapia.Material y métodosLlevamos a cabo un estudio retrospectivo realizado a partir de biopsias de la localización primaria del tumor en 82 pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello tratados con radioterapia. Se determinó la expresión transcripcional de FAT1 mediante RT-PCR. Se categorizó el nivel de expresión transcripcional de FAT1 en función del control local tras el tratamiento con radioterapia mediante un análisis de partición recursiva.ResultadosLa expresión transcripcional elevada de FAT1 se relacionó con un incremento en el riesgo de recidiva local tras el tratamiento con radioterapia. Los pacientes con unos niveles de expresión elevada de FAT1 (n=18; 22,0%) tuvieron una supervivencia libre de recidiva local a los 5 años del 42,1% (IC 95%: 18,6-65,6%), en tanto que para los pacientes con una expresión baja (n=64; 78,0%) fue del 72,4% (IC 95%: 61,5-83,3%) (p=0,002). De acuerdo con el resultado de un análisis multivariante, los pacientes con una categoría de expresión elevada de FAT1 tuvieron un riesgo 2,3 veces superior de recidiva local (IC 95%: 1,0-5,2; p=0,043).ConclusionesLa expresión transcripcional elevada de FAT1 se relacionó con un incremento significativo del riesgo de recidiva local en los pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello tratados con radioterapia. (AU)

Objective To analyze the predictive capacity at the primary location of the tumor of the FAT1 transcriptional expression in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy.Material and methodsWe conducted a retrospective study from biopsies of the primary location of the tumor in 82 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy. The transcriptional expression of FAT1 was determined by RT-PCR. The level of FAT1 transcriptional expression was categorized according to the local control after radiotherapy using a recursive partitioning analysis.ResultsElevated FAT1 transcriptional expression was associated with an increased risk of local recurrence after radiotherapy. Patients with a high expression level of FAT1 (n=18; 22.0%) had a 5-year local recurrence-free survival of 42.1% (95% CI: 18.6–65.6%), whereas for patients with a low expression (n=64; 78.0%) it was 72.4% (95% CI: 61.5%–83.3%) (P=0.002). According to the result of a multivariate analysis, patients with a high FAT1 expression category had a 2.3-fold increased risk of local recurrence (95% CI: 1.0–5.2; P=0.043).ConclusionsElevated FAT1 transcriptional expression was associated with a significantly increased risk of local recurrence in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy. (AU)

Predictive capacity of FAT1 transcriptional expression in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas treated with radiotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the predictive capacity at the primary location of the tumor of the FAT1 transcriptional expression in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study from biopsies of the primary location of the tumor in 82 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy. The transcriptional expression of FAT1 was determined by RT-PCR. The level of FAT1 transcriptional expression was categorized according to the local control after radiotherapy using a recursive partitioning analysis. RESULTS: Elevated FAT1 transcriptional expression was associated with an increased risk of local recurrence after radiotherapy. Patients with a high expression level of FAT1 (n=18; 22.0%) had a 5-year local recurrence-free survival of 42.1% (95% CI: 18.6%-65.6%), whereas for patients with a low expression (n=64; 78.0%) it was 72.4% (95% CI: 61.5%-83.3%) (p=0.002). According to the result of a multivariate analysis, patients with a high FAT1 expression category had a 2.3-fold increased risk of local recurrence (95% CI: 1.0-5.2; p=0.043). CONCLUSIONS: Elevated FAT1 transcriptional expression was associated with a significantly increased risk of local recurrence in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with radiotherapy.

Second esophageal neoplasms after head and neck index tumor: Incidence, risk factors and prognosis.

OBJECTIVE: Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) have an increased risk of second esophageal neoplasms. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and prognosis of second esophageal neoplasms in patients with HNSCC. METHODS: A retrospective study of 4711 patients with index tumor in the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx between 1985 and 2020 was conducted. RESULTS: During the period analysed 149 patients (3.2%) had a second esophageal neoplasm. The incidence of second esophageal neoplasia was 0.42% per year and remained nearly constant throughout the follow-up period. According to the results of a multivariate study, the risk factors related to the appearance of second esophageal neoplasms were a history of high alcohol consumption and the location of the primary tumor in the oropharynx or hypopharynx. The 5-year disease-specific survival rate in patients with a second esophageal neoplasm, calculated from the diagnosis of this second neoplasm, was 10.5%. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with a HNSCC have an increased risk of developing of a second esophageal neoplasm. The risk factors associated with the appearance of a second esophageal neoplasm were severe alcohol consumption and the location of the primary tumor in the oropharynx or hypopharynx.

Differential Characteristics of Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck According to Gender.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the trend in the percentage of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) of female gender over the last decades, and differences in survival according to gender. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study of 5828 SCCHN diagnosed during the period 1985-2019. In the survival analysis we only included only patients with more than two years of follow-up. RESULTS: The proportion of tumours in female patients increased significantly over the study period. There was greater increase of tumours located in the oral cavity, oropharynx and larynx in the percentage of female patients. When considering the total number of patients, there were no significant differences in disease-specific survival according to gender. We observed a variable behaviour of disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the primary location of the tumour. For tumours of the larynx and oropharynx the female patients had a disease-specific survival significantly higher than that of men, while for tumours of the oral cavity, the female patients had a significant reduction of disease-specific survival. CONCLUSIONS: In our setting, the percentage of female patients with HNSCC has been increasing steadily over recent decades. There were differences in disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the location of the primary tumour.

Características diferenciales de los pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello en función del género / Differential characteristics of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck according to gender

Objetivo: Analizar la evolución en el porcentaje de pacientes con carcinoma escamoso de cabeza y cuello de género femenino a lo largo de las últimas décadas, así como la existencia de diferencias en la supervivencia en función del género.Material y métodosEstudio retrospectivo de 5.828 carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello diagnosticados durante el periodo 1985-2019. En el análisis de supervivencia se incluyeron solo pacientes con más de dos años de seguimiento.ResultadosLa proporción de tumores en pacientes de género femenino aumentó de forma significativa a lo largo del periodo de estudio. Los tumores localizados en la cavidad oral, orofaringe y laringe fueron los que tuvieron un mayor incremento en el porcentaje de pacientes de género femenino. Al considerar el total de pacientes, no aparecieron diferencias significativas en la supervivencia específica en función del género. Observamos un comportamiento variable de la supervivencia específica en función del género dependiendo de la localización primaria del tumor. Para los tumores de laringe y la orofaringe las pacientes de género femenino tuvieron una supervivencia específica significativamente superior a la de los varones, en tanto que para los tumores de cavidad oral, las pacientes de género femenino contaron con una reducción significativa de la supervivencia específica.ConclusionesEn nuestro entorno, el porcentaje de pacientes de género femenino con carcinoma escamoso de cabeza y cuello se ha venido incrementando de forma progresiva a lo largo de las últimas décadas. Existen diferencias en la supervivencia específica en función del género dependiendo de la localización del tumor primario. (AU)

Objective: To analyse the trend in the percentage of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck of female gender over the last decades, and differences in survival according to gender.Material and methodsRetrospective study of 5,828 squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck diagnosed during the period 1985-2019. In the survival analysis we only included only patients with more than two years of follow-up.ResultsThe proportion of tumours in female patients increased significantly over the study period. There was greater increase of tumours located in the oral cavity, oropharynx and larynx in the percentage of female patients. When considering the total number of patients, there were no significant differences in disease-specific survival according to gender. We observed a variable behaviour of disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the primary location of the tumour. For tumours of the larynx and oropharynx the female patients had a disease-specific survival significantly higher than that of men, while for tumours of the oral cavity, the female patients had a significant reduction of disease-specific survival.ConclusionsIn our setting, the percentage of female patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck has been increasing steadily over recent decades. There were differences in disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the location of the primary tumour. (AU)

Differential characteristics of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck according to gender. / Características diferenciales de los pacientes con carcinomas escamosos de cabeza y cuello en función del género.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the trend in the percentage of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck of female gender over the last decades, and differences in survival according to gender. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study of 5,828 squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck diagnosed during the period 1985-2019. In the survival analysis we only included only patients with more than two years of follow-up. RESULTS: The proportion of tumours in female patients increased significantly over the study period. There was greater increase of tumours located in the oral cavity, oropharynx and larynx in the percentage of female patients. When considering the total number of patients, there were no significant differences in disease-specific survival according to gender. We observed a variable behaviour of disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the primary location of the tumour. For tumours of the larynx and oropharynx the female patients had a disease-specific survival significantly higher than that of men, while for tumours of the oral cavity, the female patients had a significant reduction of disease-specific survival. CONCLUSIONS: In our setting, the percentage of female patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck has been increasing steadily over recent decades. There were differences in disease-specific survival according to gender depending on the location of the primary tumour.