HOW DOES CYCLIN D1 BEHAVIOR AS A BIOMARKER IN PAPILLIFEROUS THYROID CARCINOMAS AND MULTINODULAR GOITERS? / COMO A CICLINA D1 SE COMPORTA COMO BIOMARCADOR NOS CARCINOMAS PAPILÍFEROS DE TIREOIDE E BÓCIOS MULTINODULARES?

Introduction: Papillary carcinomas are the most prevalent and least aggressive thyroid carcinomas (PTC). In some cases, the diagnosis is doubtfull and the prognosis is poor. The search for tissue biomarkers that ensure both the diagnosis for indeterminate cases and the prognosis, identifying the most aggressive cases, has been studied in recent decades. Objective: To review the literature in search of cyclin D1 as a marker of papillary thyroid carcinomas and multinodular goiters and evaluate whether its expression correlates with the clinicopathological characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinomas. Methods: Narrative review carried out by collecting information for reading and analysis from online research on virtual platforms. Initially, a search was carried out from MESH descriptors related to the topic, using the following terms: "papillary thyroid carcinoma, cyclin D1, immunohistochemistry, diagnosis, prognosis." with AND or OR search, considering the title and/or abstract and those chosen were read in full. Results: The search included 77 articles that were compiled in this review. Conclusion: Cyclin D1 was expressed in the vast majority of PTCs, with diffuse distribution being predominant. There was no correlation between its expression and any clinicopathological characteristic of PTC.

Racional - Os carcinomas papilíferos são os mais prevalentes e menos agressivos de tireoide (CPT). Em alguns casos, o diagnóstico é duvidoso e o prognóstico ruim. A busca de biomarcadores teciduais que permitam assegurar tanto o diagnóstico para casos indeterminados, quanto o prognóstico, identificando os casos de maior agressividade, têm sido estudadas nas últimas décadas. Objetivo: Revisar na literatura na busca da ciclina D1 como marcador dos carcinomas papilíferos de tireoide e nos bócios multinodulares, e avaliar se a expressão dela apresenta correlação com as características clínico-patológicas dos carcinomas papilíferos de tireoide. Métodos: Revisão narrativa feita colhendo informações para leitura e análise a partir de pesquisa online em platoformas virtuais. Inicialmente foi realizada busca por descritores DECs relacionados ao tema, utilizando os seguintes termos: "carcinoma papilífero de tireoide, ciclina D1, imunoistoquímica, diagnóstico, prognóstico." com busca AND ou OR, considerando o título e/ou resumo e os escolhidos foram lidos na íntegra. Resultados: A busca incluiu 77 artigos que foram compilados nesta revisão.  Conclusão: A ciclina D1 foi expressa na grande maioria dos CPT sendo a distribuição difusa predominante. Não houve correlação entre a expressão dela com qualquer característica clinicopatológica dos CPT.

The Nervous System Development Regulator Neuropilin-1 as a Potential Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target in Brain Cancer.

Neuropilins are transmembrane glycoproteins that regulate developmental processes in the nervous system and other tissues. Overexpression of neuropilin-1 (NRP1) occurs in many solid tumor types and, in several instances, may predict patient outcome in terms of overall survival. Experimental inhibition of NRP1 activity can display antitumor effects in different cancer models. Here, we review NRP1 expression and function in adult and pediatric brain cancers, particularly glioblastomas (GBMs) and medulloblastomas, and present analyses of NRP1 transcript levels and their association with patient survival in GBMs. The case of NRP1 highlights the potential of regulators of neurodevelopment as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in brain cancer.

MACROSCOPIC AND HISTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ON ENDOSCOPICALLY RESECTED RECTAL LESIONS.

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide. Colonoscopy is the examination of choice for the prevention of CRC because of its great diagnostic and, especially, therapeutic capacity in relation to adenomatous lesions. AIMS: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, macroscopic, and histological characteristics of polypoid rectal lesions resected through endoscopic techniques and assess whether endoscopic therapy is safe and efficient for treating lesions located in the rectum. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study with an analysis of the medical records of all patients undergoing resection of rectal polyps. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients with rectal lesions were evaluated, with 59 men and 64 women of mean age 56 years. All patients underwent endoscopic resection: 70% with polypectomy and 30% with wide mucosectomy. Complete colonoscopy with removal of the entire rectal lesion occurred in 91%, while in 5% the preparation was inadequate and poor clinical conditions were an impeditive factor, and in 4% surgical treatment was indicated because there was an infiltrative lesion with central ulceration. Histological evaluation showed adenomas in 3.25%, hyperplasia in 7.32%, and hamartoma in 0.81%; low-grade dysplasia was identified in 34.96%, high-grade dysplasia in 51.22%, and adenocarcinoma in 1.63%, while one case (0.81%) was classified as erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Polyps in the rectum are common and were found in 37% of these colonoscopies. Adenomas with dysplasia were the most common form of Colorectal cancer . Therapeutic colonoscopy proved to be a safe and efficient method for the complete treatment of rectal lesions.

Macroscopic and histological analysis on endoscopically resected rectal lesions / Análise macroscópica e histológica de lesões retais endoscopicamente ressecadas

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide. Colonoscopy is the examination of choice for the prevention of CRC because of its great diagnostic and, especially, therapeutic capacity in relation to adenomatous lesions. AIMS: This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, macroscopic, and histological characteristics of polypoid rectal lesions resected through endoscopic techniques and assess whether endoscopic therapy is safe and efficient for treating lesions located in the rectum. METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study with an analysis of the medical records of all patients undergoing resection of rectal polyps. RESULTS: A total of 123 patients with rectal lesions were evaluated, with 59 men and 64 women of mean age 56 years. All patients underwent endoscopic resection: 70% with polypectomy and 30% with wide mucosectomy. Complete colonoscopy with removal of the entire rectal lesion occurred in 91%, while in 5% the preparation was inadequate and poor clinical conditions were an impeditive factor, and in 4% surgical treatment was indicated because there was an infiltrative lesion with central ulceration. Histological evaluation showed adenomas in 3.25%, hyperplasia in 7.32%, and hamartoma in 0.81%; low-grade dysplasia was identified in 34.96%, high-grade dysplasia in 51.22%, and adenocarcinoma in 1.63%, while one case (0.81%) was classified as erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Polyps in the rectum are common and were found in 37% of these colonoscopies. Adenomas with dysplasia were the most common form of Colorectal cancer . Therapeutic colonoscopy proved to be a safe and efficient method for the complete treatment of rectal lesions.

RESUMO RACIONAL: O câncer colorretal (CCR) está entre as neoplasias mais comuns em todo o mundo. A colonoscopia é o exame de escolha para prevenção por sua grande capacidade diagnóstica e, principalmente, terapêutica em relação às lesões adenomatosas. OBJETIVOS: Analisar a prevalência, as características macroscópicas e histológicas das lesões polipoides retais ressecadas por técnicas endoscópicas e avaliar se a terapia endoscópica é segura e eficaz para o tratamento de lesões localizadas no reto. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional retrospectivo com análise dos prontuários de todos os pacientes submetidos à ressecção de pólipos retais. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 123 pacientes com lesões retais: 59 homens e 64 mulheres com idade média de 56 anos. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à ressecção endoscópica: 70% com polipectomia e 30% com mucosectomia ampla. A colonoscopia completa com retirada de toda a lesão retal ocorreu em 91%, enquanto em 5% o preparo foi inadequado e as más condições clínicas foram fator impeditivo, e em 4% o tratamento cirúrgico foi indicado por haver lesão infiltrativa com ulceração central. A avaliação histológica mostrou adenomas em 3,25%, hiperplasia em 7,32% e hamartoma em 0,81%; displasia de baixo grau foi identificada em 34,96%, displasia de alto grau em 51,22% e adenocarcinoma em 1,63%, enquanto um caso (0,81%) foi classificado como erosão. CONCLUSÕES: Pólipos no reto são comuns e foram encontrados em 37% das colonoscopias. Adenomas com displasia foram a forma mais comum de câncer colorretal. A colonoscopia terapêutica mostrou-se método seguro e eficiente para o tratamento completo das lesões retais.

Avoiding vascular complications in insular glioma surgery - A microsurgical anatomy study and critical reflections regarding intraoperative findings.

Introduction: Vascular lesions in insular glioma surgery can severely impact patients' quality of life. This study aims to present the results of our dissections and authors' reflections on the insular vascular anatomy. Matherials and Methods: The insular vascularization was examined using ×3 to ×40 magnification in 20 cadaveric cerebral hemispheres in which the arteries and veins had been perfused with colored silicone. Results: In insular gliomas, this individualization of the anatomical structures is rarely possible, as the gyri are swollen by the tumor and lose their individuality. In the transsylvian approaches, the anatomical parameters for delimiting the insula in tumors are best provided by the superior and inferior circular sulci. The branches of the MCA are easily identified in the transcortical approach, but only at the end of the surgery after the tumor is resected.). One of the factors under-discussed in the literature is the involvement of the lenticulostriate arteries by the medial part of the tumor. In our experience of 52 patients (article submitted to publishing), LSTa were founded to be involved by the tumor in 13 cases. In 39 patients, there was no involvement of the LSTa, which allowed a more aggressive resection. Early preoperative identification of the anterior perforated substance on the MRI and its proximity to the tumor may help determine the route of the LSTa over the medial tumor boundaries. Discussion: Our reflections introduced our imaging and anatomical concept regarding LSTa in insular glioma surgery. Accurate identification of origin, route, and distribution of the LSTa is pivotal to surgical success, especially in the lateral group. The anatomical knowledge of their path directly impacts the extent of tumor resection and functional preservation. Conclusion: Knowledge of microsurgical anatomy, brain mapping, and surgical experience counts a lot in this type of surgery, creating a reasonable procedure flowchart to be taken intraoperatively.

PRESENCE OF BIOMARKERS c-MET and ABCB5 IN PROSTATE ADENOCARCINOMA AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH PROGNOSTIC FACTORS / PRESENÇA DOS BIOMARCADORES c-MET e ABCB5 NO ADENOCARCINOMA DE PRÓSTATA E SUA ASSOCIAÇÃO COM FATORES PROGNÓSTICOS

Background: Prostate adenocarcinoma is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. Despite often having a slow evolution, it still represents an important cause of death in oncology. Since its clinical results are very heterogeneous, there is a need to identify prognostic markers. Biomarkers are tools and technologies that can aid in this understanding. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of c-MET and ABCB5 in prostate adenocarcinoma and to analyze whether their expression correlates with prognostic factors. Method: 170 cases were selected through an active search in electronic medical records and review of physical records and anatomopathological reports. Immunohistochemistry was performed for the biomarkers c-MET and ABCB5 in all samples. Retrospective clinical data were collected and plotted in tables. Through TMA (tissue microarray) the tissues were submitted to immunohistochemistry by the peroxidase technique. Clinical and epidemiological information was cross-referenced with the result obtained by immunostaining and its statistical analysis. Results: Forty-seven men with a mean age of 61.6±6.9 (48-75), with a mean PSA of 11±9.7 (2.4-60.5) were included in this study. 2% had a Gleason score of 5 or 6 and 29, 1%, 7 or 8. Regarding tumor classification, 6 cases had T3a and 2 T3b staging. None had a tumor greater than T3b and there was 1 case of metastasis. With regard to biomarkers, there was positive labeling of c-MET in 32 cases and of ABCB5 in 5. Positive labeling had no statistically significant association with any of the prognostic factors evaluated. Conclusion: There was expression of c-MET and ABCB5 in the prostate cancer, but without association of them with prognostic factors.

Racional: O adenocarcinoma de próstata é uma das mais prevalentes neoplasias malignas em todo o mundo. Apesar de frequentemente ter evolução lenta, ainda representa importante causa de morte em oncologia. Uma vez que seus resultados clínicos são muito heterogêneos há necessidade de se identificar marcadores de prognóstico. Biomarcadores são ferramentas e tecnologias que podem auxiliar nessa compreensão. Objetivos: Avaliar a presença do c-MET e ABCB5 no adenocarcinoma da próstata e analisar se a expressão deles apresenta correlação com fatores de prognóstico. Método: Foram selecionados 170 casos através de busca ativa em prontuário eletrônico e revisão dos prontuários físicos e de laudos 2 anatomopatológicos. Foi realizada imunoistoquímica para os biomarcadores c-MET e ABCB5 em todas as amostras. Dados clínicos retrospectivos foram coletados e plotados em tabelas. Através de TMA (tissue microarray) os tecidos foram submetidos à imunoistoquímica pela técnica de peroxidase. As informações clinicoepidemiológicas foram cruzadas com o resultado obtido pela imunomarcação e sua análise estatística. Resultados: Foram incluídos neste estudo 47 homens com média de idade de 61,6±6,9 (48-75), com PSA médio de 11±9,7 (2,4-60,5), Dos incluídos, 70,2% tiveram escore de Gleason 5 ou 6 e 29, 1%, 7 ou 8. Em relação à classificação dos tumores, 6 casos tinham estadiamento T3a e 2 T3b. Nenhum apresentou tumor superior a T3b e houve 1 caso de metástase. Com relação aos biomarcadores, houve marcação positiva de c-MET em 32 casos e de ABCB5 em 5. A marcação positiva não teve associação estatisticamente significativa com nenhum dos fatores prognósticos avaliados. Conclusão: Houve expressão do c-MET e ABCB5 nos casos de câncer de próstata, mas sem associação deles com fatores prognóticos

INSULA GLIOMAS: CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TYPE OF APPROACH (TRANSYLVIAN X TRANSCORTICAL) WITH EXTENT OF RESECTION, MORBIDITY AND SURVIVAL / GLIOMAS DA ÍNSULA: CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE O TIPO DE ABORDAGEM (TRANSILVIANA X TRANSCORTICAL) COM EXTENSÃO DA RESSECÇÃO, MORBIDADE E SOBREVIDA

Background: Insula tumors are responsible for up to 25% of low-grade gliomas and 10% of high-grade gliomas. The insula has a complex anatomy, including an eloquent cortex and intimate contact with an arterial vascularization responsible supplying the motor and language systems. Using transsylvian and transcortical corridors for resect insular gliomas remains controversial, and the main concerns behind this are vascular injury during transsylvian dissection and functional impairment in transcortical access. Aim: Observe if there are differences in the extent of lesion resection, postoperative morbidity or survival between the two approaches. Method: 55 patients who underwent resection of insular gliomas by the senior author (GRI) were evaluated, and data related to sex, age at the time of surgical procedure, presence of refractory epilepsy, side of the lesion, pre- and postoperative tumor volumetry, Yasargil and Berger-Sanai classification, encasement of lenticulostriate arteries, neurological examination, and survival were collected. Results: Thirty-one patients (56.4%) underwent a transsylvian approach and 28 patients (43.6%) underwent a transcortical approach. The extent of resection (EOS)> 90% was 61.3% in the transsylvian group and 45.8% in the transcortical group (p = 0.385). The transsylvian approach was chosen for most of the Yasargil type 3 tumors. Late postoperative evaluations of the 2 groups were similar. Conclusions: The transsylvian and transcortical approaches do not present any significant difference in relation to the degree of resection (p = 0.385), survival (p = 0.204), or results in neurological deficits in the late postoperative period.

Racional: Os tumores da ínsula são responsáveis por até 25% dos gliomas de baixo grau e 10% dos de alto grau. A ínsula apresenta uma anatomia complexa, incluindo um córtex eloquente e íntimo contato com uma vascularização responsável pelo suprimento arterial para o sistema motor e de linguagem. A escolha de corredores transsilviano ou transcortical para ressecção de gliomas insulares permanece controversa, e as principais preocupações são a lesão vascular durante a dissecção transilviana e o comprometimento funcional no acesso transcortical. Objetivo: Comparar se há diferença entre a extensão da ressecção da lesão, a morbidade pós operatória ou sobrevida entre as duas abordagens. Método: Foram avaliados 55 pacientes submetidos à ressecção de gliomas insulares e extraídos os dados referentes ao sexo, idade na data do procedimento cirúrgico, presença de 2 epilepsia refratária no pré-operatório, lado da lesão, o volume da lesão em cm3 , calculados a partir da RM encefálica pré-operatória, classificação dos tumores insulares, a técnica cirúrgica utilizada, monitorização intraoperatória, grau histológico obtido através do exame anatomopatológico, extensão da ressecção cirúrgica no pósoperatório, exame neurológico no pré-operatório, pós-operatório tardio, avaliado em 6 meses, além do seguimento evolutivo até dezembro de 2020. Resultados: Foram analisados dados de 55 pacientes com gliomas insulares de baixo ou alto grau. Trinta e um pacientes (56,4%) foram submetidos a abordagem transilviana, e 28 pacientes (43,6%) a abordagem transcortical. A extensão da ressecção (EOR) > 90% foi de 61,3% no grupo transsilviano e 45,8% no grupo transcortical (p = 0,385). A avaliação pós-operatória tardia para os 2 grupos foi semelhantes. No geral, 8 pacientes (25,8%) no grupo transsilviano e 5 pacientes (20,8%) no grupo transcortical apresentou déficit neurológico persistente no pós- operatório tardio. A sobrevida em 24 meses é de 81,3% no grupo transcortical e 92% no transcortical. Conclusões: A abordagem transilviana e transcortical não apresentam diferença significativa em relação ao grau de ressecção (p=0,385), na sobrevida (p=0,204) e na presença de déficit no pósoperatório tardio.

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EXPRESSION OF ALCAM AND ALDH1 MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH COLORRETAL ADENOCARCINOMA AND ASSOCIATION WITH CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES / ANÁLISE IMUNOISTOQUÍMICA DA EXPRESSÃO DOS MARCADORES ALCAM E ALDH1 EM PACIENTES COM ADENOCARCINOMA COLORRETAL E ASSOCIAÇÃO COM DESFECHOS CLINICOPATOLÓGICOS

Background: Colorectal cancer has a high global mortality and tumor markers have emerged as diagnostic, management and prognostic indicators. New markers are being studied. Objective: To verify if there is a correlation between the immunohistochemical expression of ALCAM and ALDH1 proteins in colorectal adenocarcinoma tissue with epidemiological and clinicopathological characteristics, in particular their impact on disease progression and death. Method: Observational, single-center, analytical, retrospective study, through the investigation of patients undergoing surgical resection for colorectal cancer. 122 patients were evaluated. Regarding progression, it was shown that in individuals with positive ALCAM (n=40), 14/40 (35%) had progression, and for positive ALDH (n=54), 22/54 (40.7%). For death, the analysis of ALCAM positive (n=40), 24/40 (60%) died, and ALDH1 positive (n=54), 33/54 (61.1%). Conclusion: The immunohistochemical expression of ALCAM and ALDH1 markers was not associated with disease progression and death; it was also not possible to observe a correspondence relationship with the evaluated markers.

Racional: O câncer colorretal apresenta alta mortalidade global e marcadores tumorais têm surgido como sinalizadores de diagnóstico, manejo e prognóstico. Novos marcadores estão sendo estudados. Objetivo: Verificar se há correlação da expressão por imunoistoquímica das proteínas ALCAM e ALDH1 em tecido com adenocarcinoma colorretal com as características epidemiológicas e clinicopatológicas, em particular o seu impacto na progressão de doença e no óbito. Método: Estudo observacional, unicêntrico, analítico, retrospectivo, através da investigação de pacientes submetidos à ressecção cirúrgica por câncer colorretal. Foram avaliados 122 pacientes. Em relação a progressão, mostrou-se que nos indivíduos com ALCAM positiva (n=40), 14/40 (35%) tiveram progressão, e para ALDH positiva (n=54), 22/54 (40,7%). Para óbito, a análise da ALCAM positiva (n=40), 24/40 (60%) morreram, e ALDH1 positivo (n=54), 33/54 (61,1%). Conclusão: A expressão imunoistoquímica dos marcadores ALCAM e ALDH1 não apresentou associação com a progressão de doença e óbito; também não foi possível observar relação de correspondência com os marcadores avaliados.

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CYCLIN D1 BIOMARKER IN PAPILLIFEROUS THYROID CARCINOMAS AND MULTINODULAR GOITERS / ANÁLISE IMUNOISTOQUÍMICA DO BIOMARCADOR CICLINA D1 NOS CARCINOMAS PAPILÍFEROS DE TIREOIDE E BÓCIOS MULTINODULARES

Background: Papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC) are the most prevalent and least aggressive thyroid carcinomas. In some cases, the diagnosis is doubtfull and the prognosis is poor. The search for tissue biomarkers that make it possible to ensure both the diagnosis for indeterminate cases and the prognosis, identifying the most aggressive cases, has been studied in recent decades. Objective: To analyze the molecular marker cyclin D1 in PTC and multinodular goiter (BMN) and to verify the correlation of the marking with the clinical-pathological characteristics in carcinomas. Methods: 118 tissues from adult patients submitted to PTC thyroidectomy and 40 BMN were selected as a control group. Tissue immunostaining was performed with cyclin D1 with subsequent immunohistochemical analysis in both groups, evaluating the expression of the marker (intensity and distribution). In the PTC group, immunostaining data were also crossed with clinical and pathological data. Results: The majority (93.3%) expressed the staining of cyclin D1 with varying intensities (weak, moderate 3 and strong) and predominantly diffuse distribution (71.2%). The BMN control group expressed staining for cyclin D1 in 57.5%, with weak intensity (47.5%) and sparse distribution (37.5%). The difference between the groups (study and control) was statistically significant (p<0.001). In the CPT group, the clinical-pathological crossings did not show differences regarding age, sex, tumor type and size, lymph node status, focus, angiolymphatic invasion. Conclusion: Cyclin D1 was expressed in the vast majority of PTC with the predominant diffuse distribution. There was no correlation between the expression of cyclin D1 and any clinical-pathological characteristic of PTC.

Racional - Os carcinomas papilíferos são os mais prevalentes e menos agressivos de tireoide (CPT). Em alguns casos, o diagnóstico é duvidoso e o prognóstico ruim. A busca de biomarcadores teciduais que permitam assegurar tanto o diagnóstico para casos indeterminados, quanto o prognóstico, identificando os casos de maior agressividade, têm sido estudadas nas últimas décadas. Objetivo: Analisar a ciclina D1 nos CPT e nos bócios multinodulares (BMN) e verificar a correlação da marcação com as características clinicopatológicas. Métodos: Foram selecionados 118 tecidos de pacientes adultos submetidos àa tireoidectomia por CPT e 40 BMN como grupo controle. Realizou-se imunocoloração tecidual com ciclina D1 com subsequente análise imunoistoquímica em ambos grupos, avaliando-se a expressão do marcador (intensidade e distribuição). No grupo dos CPT os dados da imunocoloração foram também cruzados com os dados clinicopatológicos. Resultados: A maioria (93,3%) expressou a coloração da ciclina D1 com intensidades variadas (fraca, moderada e forte) e distribuição predominantemente difusa (71,2%). O grupo controle dos BMN, expressou coloração para ciclina D1 em 57,5%, com intensidade fraca (47,5%) e distribuição esparsa (37,5%). A diferença entre os grupos (estudo e controle) foi estatisticamente significante (p<0,001). No grupo dos CPT, os cruzamentos clinicopatológicos não evidenciaram diferenças quanto à idade, sexo, tipo e tamanho tumoral, estado linfonodal, focalidade e invasão angiolinfática. Conclusão: A ciclina D1 foi expressa na grande maioria dos CPT sendo a distribuição difusa predominante. Não houve correlação entre a expressão delacom qualquer característica clinicopatológica dos CPT.

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND EXPRESSION OF MARKERS P16/KI67 AS RISK FACTORS IN PERSISTENCE OR RECURRENCE OF HIGH GRADE SQUAMOUS INTRAEPITHELIAL LESION / AVALIAÇÃO EPIDEMIOLÓGICA E EXPRESSÃO DOS MARCADORES P16/KI67 COMO FATORES DE RISCO NA PERSISTÊNCIA OU RECIDIVA DA LESÃO INTRAEPITELIAL DE ALTO GRAU

Background: Even when pre-neoplastic lesions are treated, there is a risk that the disease will persist or recur. Objectives: Assess whether the status of the surgical margins, the age, the colposcopic lesion size,type of surgery and the expression of the P16 and KI67 markers are risk factors for the persistence or recurrence of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion after CIN 2 and CIN 3 treatment. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study with retrospective data collection of patients undergoing cold knife( CKC) or Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for CIN 2 or CIN 3. The following factors were analyzed in relation to recurrence: compromised margins, age, lesion size, type of surgery and staining of immunomarkers P16 and KI67. Results: Among the 271 women, aged between 17 and 67 years, 71 had CKC and 200 LEEP, 95 had CIN 2 and 173 CIN 3, regarding the status of the margins, 183 patients had free surgical margins, 76 compromised and 12 damaged by artifacts or fragmentation. Of the 76 with compromised margins, 55 were endocervical, 11 ectocervical and 10 both margins. Of the 264 who completed followup, 38 persisted or relapsed the disease. A hundred-five reactions with the P16 marker were performed. As for the analysis of the P16 color intensity, 8 cases were mild, 32 moderate and 65 were strong. Regarding the analysis of immunostained epithelial thickness, 7 had 1/3 of the epithelium stained, 36 stained 2/3 and 62 stained the entire epithelium. A total of 113 reactions with the 67 KI marker were performed. As for the analysis of staining intensity, 3 cases were mild, 24 moderate and 86 strong. Regarding the analysis of immunostained epithelial thickness, 6 occurred in 1/3 of the epithelium, 48 in 2/3 and 59 in the entire epithelium. Conclusion: Only the status of the endocervical margins was associated with the persistence or recurrence of the lesion. Age, colposcopic lesion size, type of surgery and expression of P16/KI67 markers were not associated with recurrence or persistence of the lesion.

Introdução: Mesmo quando as dificuldades pré-neoplásicas são tratadas, existem os riscos de persistência ou recorrência da doença. Objetivos: Avaliar se o status das margens, idade, tamanho da lesão colposcópica, tipo de operação e expressão dos marcadores p16/ki67 são fatores de risco na persistência ou recidiva da lesão intraescamosa de alto3. Estudos: Estudos de transformação de dados transversais, observacionais de pacientes de dados de processamento de alta frequência (EZT) ou exercícios de análise de dados de alta frequência (EZT) ou NIC com 2 ou 3. Método NIC com 2 ou 3. relação a recidiva: comprometimento das margens, idade da lesão colpo, tipo de operação e tamanho com imunomarcadores P16 e KI67. 2 Resultados: Dentre as 271 mulheres, de 17 a 67 anos, 71 outros CF e 200EZT;95 apresentaram NIC 2 e 173 NIC 3; em relação ao status das margens,183 tiveram como margens, 76 prejudicadas por ameaças ou fragmentação. Das 76 com margens esquerdas, 55 foram endovicais, 11 e 10 as margens. Das 64 que a continuação ou 38 persistiram da persistência da doença completa. Foram realizadas 105 reações com o marcador P16. Quantos casos à análise da intensidade da identificação do P16, 8 foram leves, 32 moderados e 65 fortes. Referente a análise da espessura epitelial imunocorada, 7 tiveram 1/3 do epitélio, 36 coraram 2/3 e 62 todo o epitélio. Foram realizadas 113 reações com o marcador KI67. Quanto à análise da identificação da identificação, 3 casos foram moderados e 86 fortes.Em relação a análise da espessura epitelial imunocorada, 48 e pitélio em 1/3, 59 em todo o epitélio. Apenas conclusão: Apenas conclusão endovicais se associam com persistência ou a recidiva da recidiva. A idade, o tamanho da lesão colposcópica, o tipo de procedimento cirúrgico e a expressão dos marcadores P16/KI67 não tiveram associação com a recidiva ou persistência da lesão

IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION OF CYCLIN D1 AND c-MYC PROTEINS IN INTRACRANIAL MENINGIOMA / EXPRESSÃO IMUNOISTOQUÍMICA DAS PROTEÍNAS CICLINA D1 E c-MYC EM MENINGIOMAS INTRACRANIANOS

Background: Intracranial meningioma is the most frequent tumor of the central nervous system and immunohistochemical markers are important to aid in targeted therapy and prognosis. Objective: To evaluate the expression of cyclin D1 and c-MYC markers in intracranial meningiomas and to correlate it with the aggressiveness and recurrence of these tumors. Method: Retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study using data from the medical records of patients diagnosed with intracranial meningioma who were hospitalized and underwent surgical resection. Epidemiological, clinical and radiological data were collected and recorded. Immunohistochemistry for cyclin D1 and cMYC markers was performed on all samples. The data regarding the histological grade of the tumors were crossed with the result obtained by immunostaining. Results: 51 patients were included (72.5% women and 27.5% men) with a mean age of 53.5 years. Headache was the most common symptom and tumors located at the base of the skull accounted for 53% of cases. Grade I meningiomas were detected in 58.8%, grade II in 29.4% and grade III in 9.8%. Tumor recurrence was observed in two cases (3.9%) and disease-free patients corresponded to 49%. The mean follow-up time was 798 days (13-2267). Cyclin D1 was identified in 100% of meningiomas and the intensity of its expression was weak in 52.4% of grade I lesions, moderate in 50% of grade II tumors and strong in 100% of grade III tumors (p<0.001). c-MYC was identified in 17.7% (4.7% grade I, 66.7% grade II and 100% grade III) and its expression was weak in 50% in grade II and moderate in 100% in grade III (p<0.001). The presence of markers had no statistically significant relationship with patient outcomes. Conclusion: Cyclin D1 was expressed in all samples of meningiomas and the c-MYC was expressed in 18% of cases. The higher the histological grade, the more intense was the expression of the markers. There was no evidence of a relationship between the markers and tumor recurrence.

Racional: Meningioma intracraniano é o tumor mais frequente do sistema nervoso central e marcadores imunoistoquímicos são importantes para auxiliar na terapia alvo e prognóstico. Objetivo: Avaliar a expressão dos marcadores ciclina D1 e c-MYC em meningiomas intracranianos e correlacioná-la com a agressividade e recorrência desses tumores. Método: Estudo retrospectivo, observacional, transversal utilizando dados dos prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de meningioma intracraniano que foram internados e submetidos à ressecção cirúrgica. Os dados epidemiológicos, clínicos e radiológicos foram coletados e anotados. Foi realizada imunoistoquímica para os marcadores ciclina D1 e c-MYC em todas as amostras. Os dados referentes ao grau histológico dos tumores foram cruzados com o resultado obtido pela imunomarcação. Resultados: Foram incluídos 51 pacientes (72,5% mulheres e 27,5% homens) com média de 53,5 anos. Cefaleia foi o sintoma mais comum e tumores localizados na base do crânio representaram 53% dos casos. Meningiomas grau I foram detectados em 58,8%, grau II em 29,4% e grau III em 9,8%. Recidiva tumoral foi observada em dois casos (3,9%) e pacientes livres de doença corresponderam a 49%. A média do tempo de seguimento foi de 798 dias (13-2267). A ciclina D1 foi identificada em 100% dos meningiomas e a intensidade de sua expressão foi fraca em 52,4% das lesões grau I, moderada em 50% 2 dos tumores grau II e forte em 100% dos tumores grau III (p<0,001). c-MYC foi identificado em 17,7% (4,7% grau I, 66,7% grau II e 100% grau III) e sua expressão foi fraca em 50% no grau II e moderada em 100% do grau III (p<0,001). A presença dos marcadores não teve relação estatisticamente significativa com o desfecho dos pacientes. Conclusão: A ciclina D1 apresentou expressão em todas as amostras de meningiomas e o marcador cMYC em 18% dos casos. Quanto maior o grau histológico mais intensa foi a expressão dos marcadores. Não se evidenciou relação dos marcadores com a recorrência tumoral.

MACROSCOPIC AND HISTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF ENDOSCOPICALLY RESECTED RECTAL LESIONS / ANÁLISE MACROSCÓPICA E HISTOLÓGICA DE LESÕES RETAIS RESSECADAS ENDOSCOPICAMENTE

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most common malignancies worldwide. Colonoscopy is the exam of choice for the prevention of CRC due to its great diagnostic and mainly therapeutic capacity in the face of adenomatous lesions. Objective: To analyze the prevalence and the macroscopic and histological characteristics 2 of polypoid rectal lesions resected with endoscopic techniques and to assess whether endoscopic therapy is safe and efficient in the treatment of lesions located in the rectum. Method: Retrospective observational study with analysis of medical records of all patients undergoing resection of rectal polyps. Results: 123 patients with rectal lesions were evaluated, 59 men and 64 women and the mean age was 56 years. All were submitted to endoscopic resection, with polypectomy in 70% and wide mucosectomy in 30%. Complete colonoscopy with removal of the entire rectal lesion occurred in 91%, and in 5% the preparation was inadequate, and precarious clinical conditions were impeditive factors, and in 4% surgical treatment was indicated because it was an infiltrative lesion with central ulceration. The histological evaluation showed adenomas in 3.25%, hyperplastic in 7.32% and hamartoma in 0.81%, low-grade dysplasia was identified in 34.96%, and high-grade dysplasia in 51.22%, adenocarcinoma in 1.63% and 0.81% being one of the cases classified as erosion. Conclusion: Polyps in the rectum are common, occurring in 37% of colonoscopies. Adenomas with dysplasia were the most common. Therapeutic colonoscopy proved to be a safe and efficient method for the complete treatment of rectal lesions

Racional: O câncer colorretal (CCR) está entre as neoplasias malignas mais comuns em todo mundo. A colonoscopia é o exame de escolha para a prevenção do CCR devido sua grande capacidade diagnóstica e principalmente terapêutica frente às lesões adenomatosas. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência e as características macroscópicas e histológicas de lesões polipoides retais, ressecadas com técnicas endoscópicas e avaliar se a terapêutica endoscópica é segura e eficiente no tratamento de lesões localizadas no reto. Método: Estudo retrospectivo observacional com análise de prontuário de todos pacientes submetidos a ressecção de pólipos retais. Resultados: Foram avaliados 123 portadores de lesões retais, sendo 59 homens e 64 mulheres e a faixa etária média foi 56 anos. Todos foram submetidos à ressecção endoscópica, sendo que em 70% realizou-se polipectomia e em 30% mucosectomia ampla. Colonoscopia completa com retirada de toda lesão retal ocorreu em 91%, sendo que em 5% o preparo foi inadequado, e condições clínicas precárias foram fatores impeditivos, e em 4% indicou-se tratamento cirúrgico por ser lesão infiltrativa e com ulceração central. A avaliação histológica evidenciou adenomas em 3,25%, hiperplásicos em 7,32% e hamartoma em 0,81%, displasia de baixo grau foi identificado em 34,96%, e displasia de alto grau em 51,22%, adenocarcinoma em 1,63% e 0,81% sendo um dos casos classificado como erosão. Conclusão: Pólipos no reto são comuns, ocorrendo em 37% das colonoscopias. Os adenomas com displasia foram os mais comuns. A colonoscopia terapêutica se mostrou método seguro e eficiente para o tratamento completo das lesões retais

ARE STEM CELL MARKER EXPRESSION AND CD133 ANALYSIS RELEVANT TO DIFFERENTIATE COLORECTAL CANCER?

BACKGROUND: CD133 and AXL have been described as cancer stem cell markers, and c-MYC as a key regulatory cellular mechanism in colorectal cancer (CRC). AIM: Evaluate the prognostic role of the biomarkers CD133, AXL and c-MYC and their association with clinicopathologic characteristics in colorectal adenocarcinomas and adenomas. METHODS: A total of 156 patients with UICC stage I-IV adenocarcinomas (n=122) and adenomas (n=34) were analyzed. Tissue microarrays (TMA) from primary tumors and polyps for CD133, c-MYC and AXL expression were performed and analyzed for their significance with clinicopathologic characteristics. RESULTS: Poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas and disease progression were independent risk factors for poor overall survival. The median overall survival time was 30 months. Positive CD133 expression (35.9% of all cases), particularly of right-sided CRCs (44.8% of the CD133+ cases), was negatively correlated with death in the univariate analysis, which did not reach significance in the multivariate analysis. c-MYC (15.4% of all cases) was predominantly expressed in advanced-stage patients with distant (non-pulmonary/non-hepatic) metastasis. AXL expression was found only occasionally, and predominantly dominated in adenomas, with less penetrance in high-grade dysplasia. CONCLUSIONS: CD133 expression was not associated with inferior overall survival in CRC. While AXL showed inconclusive results, c-MYC expression in primary CRCs was associated with distant metastasis.

IS THERE CORRELATION BETWEEN HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) AND ESOPHAGEAL EPIDERMOID CARCINOMA?

BACKGROUND: Currently, persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been related in some geographic regions as a risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It results in the immunoexpression of the p16 protein, which has been used as marker of the oncogenic lineage by this etiological agent. AIM: To correlate epidemiological aspects of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with the prevalence of HPV infection. METHODS: Fifty-eight cases were analyzed and submitted to histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis by p16. RESULTS: Of the 58 cases evaluated, 40 were men and 18 women, with a mean age of 63.2 years. p16 immunoexpression was positive in 46.55%. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of HPV infection is high in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting in almost half of the cases (46.55%), without gender differentiation.

ARE STEM CELL MARKER EXPRESSION AND CD133 ANALYSIS RELEVANT TO DIFFERENTIATE COLORECTAL CANCER?

BACKGROUND: A) CD133+ cytoplasmic B) AXL+ combined C) c-MYC+ nuclear. CD133 and AXL have been described as cancer stem cell markers, and c-MYC as a key regulatory cellular mechanism in colorectal cancer (CRC). AIM: Evaluate the prognostic role of the biomarkers CD133, AXL and c-MYC and their association with clinicopathologic characteristics in colorectal adenocarcinomas and adenomas. METHODS: A total of 156 patients with UICC stage I-IV adenocarcinomas (n=122) and adenomas (n=34) were analyzed. Tissue microarrays (TMA) from primary tumors and polyps for CD133, c-MYC and AXL expression were performed and analyzed for their significance with clinicopathologic characteristics. RESULTS: Poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas and disease progression were independent risk factors for poor overall survival. The median overall survival time was 30 months. Positive CD133 expression (35.9% of all cases), particularly of right-sided CRCs (44.8% of the CD133+ cases), was negatively correlated with death in the univariate analysis, which did not reach significance in the multivariate analysis. c-MYC (15.4% of all cases) was predominantly expressed in advanced-stage patients with distant (non-pulmonary/non-hepatic) metastasis. AXL expression was found only occasionally, and predominantly dominated in adenomas, with less penetrance in high-grade dysplasia. CONCLUSIONS: CD133 expression was not associated with inferior overall survival in CRC. While AXL showed inconclusive results, c-MYC expression in primary CRCs was associated with distant metastasis.

IS THERE A CLINICAL PATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION OF COLORECTAL ADENOCARCINOMA WITH THE IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL EXPRESSION OF OPN AND ABCB5?

BACKGROUND: OPN ABCB5. Studies with biomarkers in TMA (tissue microarray) have been showing important results regarding its expression in colon cancer. AIM: Correlate the expression profile of the OPN and ABCB5 biomarkers with the epidemiological and clinicopathological characteristics of the patients, the impact on the progression of the disease and the death. METHOD: A total of 122 CRC patients who underwent surgical resection, immunomarking and their relationship with progression and death events were evaluated. RESULT: The average age was 61.9 (±13.4) years. The cases were distributed in 42 (35.9%) in the ascending/transverse colon, 31 (26.5%) in the sigmoid, 27 in the rectum (23.1%), 17 (14.5%) in the descending colon. Most patients had advanced disease (stages III and IV) in 74 cases (60.9%). There was a predominance of moderately differentiated tumors in 101 samples (82.8%); despite this, the poorly differentiated subtype proved to be an independent risk factor for death in 70%. Metastasis to the liver proved to be an independent risk factor for death in 75% (18/24), as well as patients with primary rectal tumors in 81.5% (22/27). CONCLUSION: The immunohistochemical expression of the OPN and ABCB5 markers was not associated with epidemiological and clinicopathological characteristics. Regarding the progression of disease and death, it was not possible to observe a correspondence relationship with the evaluated markers.

Are stem cell marker expression and cd133 analysis relevant to differentiate colorectal cancer? / A expressão de marcadores de células-tronco e a análise do cd133 são relevantes na diferenciação do câncer colorretal?

ABSTRACT Background: CD133 and AXL have been described as cancer stem cell markers, and c-MYC as a key regulatory cellular mechanism in colorectal cancer (CRC). Aim: Evaluate the prognostic role of the biomarkers CD133, AXL and c-MYC and their association with clinicopathologic characteristics in colorectal adenocarcinomas and adenomas. Methods: A total of 156 patients with UICC stage I-IV adenocarcinomas (n=122) and adenomas (n=34) were analyzed. Tissue microarrays (TMA) from primary tumors and polyps for CD133, c-MYC and AXL expression were performed and analyzed for their significance with clinicopathologic characteristics. Results: Poorly differentiated adenocarcinomas and disease progression were independent risk factors for poor overall survival. The median overall survival time was 30 months. Positive CD133 expression (35.9% of all cases), particularly of right-sided CRCs (44.8% of the CD133+ cases), was negatively correlated with death in the univariate analysis, which did not reach significance in the multivariate analysis. c-MYC (15.4% of all cases) was predominantly expressed in advanced-stage patients with distant (non-pulmonary/non-hepatic) metastasis. AXL expression was found only occasionally, and predominantly dominated in adenomas, with less penetrance in high-grade dysplasia. Conclusions: CD133 expression was not associated with inferior overall survival in CRC. While AXL showed inconclusive results, c-MYC expression in primary CRCs was associated with distant metastasis.

RESUMO Racional: CD133 e AXL são descritos na literatura como marcadores de células-tronco tumorais, e c-MYC cumpre papel chave como mecanismo de regulação celular no câncer colorretal (CCR). Objetivo: Avaliar o papel prognóstico dos biomarcadores CD133, AXL e c-MYC e sua associação com características clinicopatológicas de adenocarcinomas e adenomas colorretais. Métodos: Um total de 156 pacientes com adenocarcinomas de estádio UICC I-IV (n=122) e adenomas (n=34) colorretais foram avaliados. Microarranjos teciduais (TMA) dos tumores primários e adenomas foram realizados em busca de expressão de CD133, c-MYC e AXL, com posterior análise de relação significativa com características clinicopatológicas. Resultados: Adenocarcinomas pobremente diferenciados e progressão de doença foram fatores de risco independentes para má sobrevida global. A taxa mediana de sobrevida global foi de 30 meses. Expressão positiva de CD133 (35,9% dos casos), particularmente em cânceres de cólon direito (44,8% dos casos CD133+), correlacionou-se negativamente com óbito na análise univariada, sem significância estatística na análise multivariada. c-MYC (15,4% dos casos) teve predomínio de expressão em pacientes com estádio avançado com metástases distantes (não-pulmonares/não-hepáticas). Expressão de AXL foi pouco encontrada, com predomínio em adenomas, com menor penetrância em displasia de alto grau. Conclusão: Expressão de CD133 não se associou com sobrevida global inferior em CCR. Enquanto AXL demonstrou resultados inconclusivos, expressão de c-MYC em tumores primários se associou-se à metástases à distância.

Is there correlation between human papillomavirus (hpv) and esophageal epidermoid carcinoma? / Há correlação entre o papilomavírus humano (hpv) e o carcinoma epidermoide de esôfago?

ABSTRACT Background: Currently, persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been related in some geographic regions as a risk factor for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It results in the immunoexpression of the p16 protein, which has been used as marker of the oncogenic lineage by this etiological agent. Aim: To correlate epidemiological aspects of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with the prevalence of HPV infection. Methods: Fifty-eight cases were analyzed and submitted to histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis by p16. Results: Of the 58 cases evaluated, 40 were men and 18 women, with a mean age of 63.2 years. p16 immunoexpression was positive in 46.55%. Conclusion: The prevalence of HPV infection is high in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma presenting in almost half of the cases (46.55%), without gender differentiation.

RESUMO Racional: Atualmente a infecção persistente pelo papilomavírus humano (HPV) tem sido relacionada em algumas regiões geográficas como fator de risco para o carcinoma epidermoide do esôfago. Ela resulta na imunoexpressão da proteína p16, que tem sido utilizada como marcadora da linhagem oncogênica por este agente etiológico. Objetivo: Correlacionar aspectos epidemiológicos do carcinoma epidermoide do esôfago com a prevalência de infecção pelo HPV. Métodos: Foram analisados 58 casos buscando-se perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes, com suas peças submetidas à análise histopatológica e imunoistoquímica pelo p16. Resultado: Dos 58 casos avaliados, 40 eram homens e 18 mulheres, com idade média de 63,2 anos. A imunoexpressão pelo p16 foi de 46,55%. Conclusão: A prevalência de infecção pelo HPV é alta no carcinoma epidermoide de esôfago apresentando-se em quase a metade dos casos (46,55%), sem diferenciação de idade quanto aos gêneros.

Prognostic significance of CD133 and ABCB5 expression in papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Expression of CD133 and ABCB5 is associated with tumor aggressiveness, but evidence in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is lacking. We correlated CD133 and ABCB5 expression with pathological characteristics and factors of worse prognosis in PTC. Samples of 119 PTCs and 40 controls (goiters) were distributed in 8 tissue microarray blocks and evaluated with immunohistochemistry using anti-CD133 and anti-ABCB5 antibodies. The expression of each marker alone and combined was analyzed against pathological characteristics and factors of worse prognosis in PTC. Expression of CD133 alone (19 tumors, 16.0%) was more frequent in patients with versus without lymph node metastases (P=0.024). Expression of ABCB5 alone (n=95, 83.3%) was associated with larger tumor size (P=0.045). CD133-ABCB5 coexpression was not associated with pathological characteristics or factors of worse prognosis in PTC.

THE ROLE OF CONVENTIONAL ECHOENDOSCOPY (EUS) IN THERAPEUTIC DECISIONS IN PATIENTS WITH NEUROENDOCRINE GASTROINTESTINAL TUMORS.

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors are rare, usually presented as subepithelial or polypoid tumors. Accurate diagnosis and indication of the type of resection are still challenging. AIM: To determine the effectiveness of echoendoscopy in determining the depth of the lesions (T) identified by endoscopy in order to evaluate surgical and/or endoscopic indication, and to evaluate the results of endoscopic removal in the medium term. METHODS: Twenty-seven patients were included, all of whom underwent echoendoscopy for TN tumor staging and the evaluation of possible endoscopic resection. The parameters were: lesion size, origin layer, depth of involvement and identified perilesional adenopathies. The inclusion criteria for endoscopic resection were: 1) high surgical risk; 2) those with NET <2 cm; 3) absence of impairment of the muscle itself; and 4) absence of perilesional adenopathies in echoendoscopy and in others without distant metastases. Exclusion criteria were TNE> 2 cm; those with infiltration of the muscle itself; with perilesional adenopathies and distant metastases. The techniques used were: resection with polypectomy loop; mucosectomy with saline injection; and mucosectomy after ligation with an elastic band. The anatomopathological study of the specimens included evaluation of the margins and immunohistochemistry (chromogranin, synaptophysin and Ki 67) to characterize the tumor. Follow-up was done at 1, 6 and 12 months. RESULTS: Resections with polypectomy loop were performed in 15 patients; mucosectomy in five; mucosectomy and ligation with elastic band in three and the remaining four were referred for surgery. The anatomopathological specimens and immunohistochemical analyzes showed positive chromogranin and synaptophysin, while Ki 67 was less than 5% among all cases. The medium-term follow-up revealed three recurrences. The average size of tumors in the stomach was 7.6 mm and in the duodenum 7.2 mm. Well-demarcated, hypoechoic, homogeneous lesions occurred in 75%; mucous layer in 80%; and the deep and submucosal mucosa in 70%. CONCLUSIONS: Echoendoscopy proved to be a good method for the study of subepithelial lesions, being able to identify the layer affected by the neoplasm, degree of invasion, echogenicity, heterogeneity, size of the lesion and perilesional lymph node involvement and better indicate the treatment option.