Risk factors and misdiagnosis of intraductal carcinoma of prostate (IDC-P)in patients with metastatic prostate cancer / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the risk factors and missed diagnosis of intraductal carcinoma of prostate (IDC-P) in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.Methods:The preoperative PSA, prostate MRI, bone scans and lung CT of all patients who underwent prostate biopsy in Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from January 2018 to July 2020 were reviewed. A total of 261 patients with high suspicion of metastatic prostate cancer were screened for inclusion. Two full-time senior pathologists of urogenital tumors in Xiangya Hospital independently reviewed their pathological sections and detected IDC-P according to the 2016 WHO tumor classification. Diagnostic criteria are defined as malignant epithelial cells filling large acini and prostatic ducts, with preservation of basal cells and solid or dense cribriform pattern/loose cribriform or micropapillary pattern with either marked nuclear atypia or non-focal comedonecrosis.Results:The detection rate of IDC-P was 29.12%(76/261), while the actual reporting rate was only 9.96%(26/261). The results of subgroup analysis including age, PSA level, Gleason score as well as different metastatic sites showed that detection rate of IDC-P was 33.69% in the PSA≥50 ng/ml subgroup, much higher than 17.57% in the PSA <50 ng/ml subgroup ( P=0.0039); And it was 32.33% in the Gleason score ≥ 8 subgroup, much higher than 3.45% in the Gleason score < 8 subgroup ( P<0.01). It was not significantly different in different age subgroups as well as different metastatic site subgroups. These data suggest that PSA ≥ 50 ng/ml as well as Gleason score ≥ 8 may be risk factors of IDC-P.157 samples were stained by immunohistochemistry. The detection rates of IDC-P were 84.21% (16/19) in P63 (+ ) samples, 36.00% (9/25) in ERG (+ ) samples. There were 3 samples with both P63 (+ ) and ERG (+ ), all of which had IDC-P. Conclusions:There is misdiagnosis of IDC-P on prostate needle biopsy in patients with metastatic prostate cancer currently. PSA ≥ 50 ng/ml and Gleason score ≥ 8 are risk factors of IDC-P. Thus, attention should be paid to the possibility of IDC-P in such patients. When the diagnosis is difficult, immunohistochemical staining for ERG and P63 is helpful in IDC-P determination.

Carcinoma Intraductal de Glándula Parótida. Reporte de un Caso en Chile

El carcinoma intraductal es una neoplasia maligna de glándulas salivales infrecuente, la cual se caracteriza por un crecimiento predominantemente intraductal, cuyas células poseen un fenotipo con características ductales. Histológicamente se encuentra compuesto por múltiples estructuras quísticas, con arquitectura cribiforme y proliferación celular con fenestraciones flexibles y una apariencia reticular irregular. Se presenta el caso de una paciente, género femenino, de 67 años, con antecedentes de artritis reumatoidea y una neoplasia intraepitelial tratada (NIE I), que consulta en el policlínico de cirugía del Hospital Regional Antofagasta en el año 2017 por aumento de volumen de consistencia firme, en área de glándula parótida izquierda, de aproximadamente un año de evolución, con dolor de intensidad moderada. Mediante pruebas inmunohistoquímicas se logra confirmar el diagnóstico de carcinoma intraductal de parótida.

Intraductal carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm of the salivary glands characterized by predominantly intraductal growth, isolated cells a phenotype with ductal characteristics. Histologically, it is composed of multiple cystic structures, with cribiform architecture and cell proliferation which can present floppy fenestrations and an irregular slits appearance. We present the case of a 67-year- old female patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and a treated intraepithelial neoplasm (NIE I), who consulted at the surgery polyclinic of the Hospital Regional Antofagasta in 2017 for increased volume of firm consistency, in the left parotid gland area, approximately one year in evolution, with pain of moderate intensity. Immunohistochemical tests confirm the diagnosis of intraductal parotid carcinoma.

Diagnosis and treatment of cystic hypersecretory carcinoma of the breast / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Cystic hypersecretory carcinoma of the breast is very rare, and has a special histological morphology and immunophenotype. It was understood that it cannot be misdiagnosed as invasive carcinoma of the breast or other benign lesions. This paper reports a case of this tumor treated in our hospital on Apr. 2, 2011. The clinical data, ultrasonic manifestations, histomorphology and immunophenotype were analyzed retrospectively. This study aims to investigate the clinicopathological, immunohistochemistry, diagnosis and prognosis of cystic hypersecretory carcinoma of the breast, so as to improve clinicians’further understanding of it.

The presence of intraductal carcinoma of the prostate is closely associated with poor prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

We aimed to confirm the predictive ability of the presence of intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) for prognosis and the associations between IDC-P and clinicopathological parameters. Studies were identified in PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and SCOPUS up to December 1, 2019. Hazard ratios (HRs) for survival data and odds ratios for clinicopathological data with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted. Heterogeneity was evaluated by the I

Extensive intraductal component positive carcinoma of breast: two year study with special reference to ER/PR/HER2NEU/Ki67 in a tertiary care centre of Barak Valley

Background: Extensive intraductal component positive carcinoma (EICPC) of breast is defined by Schnitt et al as-A. 25% or more of Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is present along the invasive lesion and DCIS is also present outside the area of invasive carcinoma. B. EICPC also include carcinomas in which DCIS is associated with a “small” (approximately 10 mm or less) invasive carcinoma or carcinomas. In Extensive Intraductal Carcinoma (EIDC) most of the cases were associated with recurrence when surgical margin status is not evaluated or focally involved. Our objective was to study the prevalence of EIDC and expression of estrogen receptor (ER)/progesterone receptor (PR)/human epidermal growth factor (HER2NEU)/Ki67(antigen identified by monoclonal antibody KI67) in those cases.Methods: It was a retrospective cross sectional study conducted over a period of 2017 to August 2019.All the histologically confirmed cases of EIDC was retrieved from the institute.Results: Out of 65 cases of invasive carcinoma 17 (26.1%) cases were positive for EICPC. Age of patients ranged from 27 to 73years with mean age of 43 years and 5 patients (29.4%) were postmenopausal. Most of the cases  i.e. 6(35.2%) had a ER+/PR+/HER2NEU- status with most of the cases having high 6(47%)Ki-67 index. According to the BLOOM RICHARDSON GRADING 14 cases were grade II (82.3%) and 3 cases were grade I (17.7%) and in pT and pN staging majority were stage pT1 - 7 (41.1%). Most of the cases were mastectomy cases 11 (64.4%) with a base free status except in one lumpectomy case where margin was involved.Conclusions: In this study majority of the cases were ER+//PR+/HER2NEU- with most of the cases having high Ki67 index. Evaluation of EIDC, along with the negative margin status is important to prevent recurrence.

Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate in prostate biopsy samples: Correlation with aggressive pathological features after radical prostatectomy and prognostic value in high-risk prostate cancer / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) is an aggressive pathological pattern of prostate cancer (PCa). We investigated the association of IDC-P in prostate biopsy (PBx) with several pathological features after radical prostatectomy (RP) and its prognostic value in high-risk PCa. A total of 418 patients with high-risk PCa after RP were included in this study. IDC-P and its architectural patterns were identified according to the 2016 World Health Organization Classification. Chi-squared test and logistic regression were used to investigate the correlation between IDC-P and post-RP pathological features. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression were applied to explore the prognostic value of IDC-P. IDC-P was identified in PBx in 36/418 (8.6%) patients. Logistic regression indicated that IDC-P in PBx was independently associated with several pathological features of RP, including Gleason score 8-10 (P < 0.001), seminal vesicular invasion (P < 0.001), and pathological T (pT) 3a (P = 0.043). Patients with IDC-P in PBx manifested poorer biochemical-free survival (BFS) than those without IDC-P (37.47 months vs not reached, P < 0.001). The addition of IDC-P in several prognostic nomograms could improve the predictive accuracy of these tools. We conclude that IDC-P in PBx is positively associated with several aggressive pathological features after RP in high-risk PCa. In addition, IDC-P in PBx could effectively predict the BFS of high-risk PCa patients after RP.

Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: correlation of architectural, cytological, IHC findings and recurrence analysis / Carcinoma ductal in situ da mama: correlação dos achados arquiteturais, citológicos e IHQ e análise de recorrência

ABSTRACT Objective: This study evaluated the histopathological features of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), including cytological grade, architectural pattern and immunohistochemistry (IHC) in pure DCIS and DCIS associated with invasive carcinoma of no special type (ICNST). Methods: We evaluated a series of 232 cases of pure DCIS and DCIS associated with ICNST from a total of 399 breast carcinomas from a population consisting by women diagnosed with breast cancer and submitted to breast surgery from 2011 to 2015. Results: DCIS presented a mixed architectural pattern in most cases (56%); the solid subtype was the most common morphology (30%). High-grade DCIS was identified in 84/221 cases (38%), and comedonecrosis was present in 106/221 cases (48%). High-grade was more common in the solid subtype (61/155 cases, 39%, p < 0.001). Tumor size was greater in the presence of comedonecrosis than in the absence (mean 27 vs 20 mm, p = 0.009). Estrogen receptor (ER) was positive in 81% of cases with a cribriform pattern (p = 0.013). Greater locoregional recurrence was found in the comedonecrosis (15%) and micropapillary (19%) subtypes in DCIS associated with ICNST. Conclusion: We observed a greater relationship of ER with the low nuclear grade, while Ki-67 was related to the high-grade. DCIS presented a higher nuclear grade compared to ICNST. The less common pure pattern was the micropapillary, and the most common, the solid. Comedonecrosis was more frequent in the solid pattern. Our results showed that high-grade was more common in the solid and comedo subtype, and low-grade was more frequent in the cribriform.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Este estudio evaluó las características del carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS), incluyendo grado citológico, patrón arquitectural y inmunohistoquímica en CDIS puro y asociado a carcinoma invasivo tipo no especial (CI-TNE). Métodos: Evaluamos una serie de 232 casos de CDIS puro o asociado a carcinoma mamario invasivo procedentes de una población de mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama y sometidas a cirugía mamaria, entre 2011 y 2015. Resultados: El CDIS presentó un patrón arquitectural mixto en la mayoría de los casos (56%); el subtipo sólido fue la morfología más común (30%). El CDIS de alto grado fue identificado en 84/221 casos (38%), y comedonecrosis estaba presente en 106/221 casos (48%). El alto grado fue más común en el subtipo sólido (61/155 casos, 39%; p < 0.001). El tamaño del tumor fue más grande en presencia de comedonecrosis de lo que en su ausencia (promedio 27 vs. 20 mm; p = 0.009). El receptor de estrógeno (RE) fue positivo en el 81% de los casos con patrón cribiforme (p = 0.013). Se encontró mayor recidiva locorregional en los subtipos comedonecrosis (15%) y micropapilar (19%) en el CDIS asociado al CI-TNE. Conclusión: Observamos mayor relación del RE con bajo grado nuclear, mientras Ki-67 se relacionó con alto grado. El CDIS presentó grado nuclear más alto de lo que el CI-TNE. El patrón puro menos común fue el micropapilar, y el más común, el sólido. La comedonecrosis fue más frecuente en el patrón sólido. Nuestros resultados mostraron que el alto grado fue más común en los subtipos sólido y comedonecrosis, y el bajo grado, más frecuente en el cribiforme.

RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou as características histopatológicas do carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS), incluindo grau citológico, padrão arquitetural e imuno-histoquímica (IHQ) em CDIS puro e associado a carcinoma invasivo tipo não especial (CI-TNE). Métodos: Avaliamos uma série de 232 casos de CDIS puro ou associado ao carcinoma mamário invasivo de um total de 399 carcinomas mamários provenientes de uma população constituída por mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama e submetidas à cirurgia mamária, entre 2011 e 2015. Resultados: O CDIS apresentou um padrão arquitetural misto na maioria dos casos (56%); o subtipo sólido foi a morfologia mais comum (30%). O CDIS de alto grau foi identificado em 84/221 casos (38%), e comedonecrose estava presente em 106/221 casos (48%). O alto grau foi mais comum no subtipo sólido (61/155 casos, 39%; p < 0,001). O tamanho do tumor foi maior na presença de comedonecrose do que na ausência (média 27 vs. 20 mm; p = 0,009). O receptor de estrogênio (RE) foi positivo em 81% dos casos com padrão cribriforme (p = 0,013). Maior recorrência locorregional foi encontrada nos subtipos comedonecrose (15%) e micropapilar (19%) no CDIS associado ao CI-TNE. Conclusão: Observamos uma maior relação do RE com o baixo grau nuclear, enquanto o Ki-67 relacionou-se com o alto grau. O CDIS apresentou mais alto grau nuclear em comparação com o CI-TNE. O padrão puro menos comum foi o micropapilar, e o mais comum, o sólido. A comedonecrose foi mais frequente no padrão sólido. Nossos resultados mostraram que o alto grau foi mais comum nos subtipos sólido e comedonecrose, e o baixo grau, mais frequente no cribriforme.

Intraductal Carcinoma of Salivary Gland Originating from an Intraparotid Lymph Node: A Case Report

@#Introduction: Salivary gland intraductal carcinoma (IDC) is rare. We present the second case of IDC originating from an intraparotid lymph node (LN) with a more detailed description of the histogenesis, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and updated molecular information. Case Report: An 87-year-old male had a tumour nodule over the left parotid tail for about 20 years. Physical examinations revealed a 4.5 cm soft, non-tender and fixed mass. After the left parotidectomy, pathology confirmed the diagnosis of IDC arising within an intraparotid lymph node. The cystic component of the tumour was lined by single to multilayered ductal cells with micropapillary growth pattern. The solid part showed intraductal proliferation of neoplastic cells in solid, cribriform, micropapillary and Roman bridge-like structure. By immunohistochemistry (IHC), the tumour cells were positive for S-100, CK (AE1/AE3), mammaglobin, SOX10, and estrogen receptor (ER), with myoepithelial cell rimming highlighted by positive p63 and calponin IHC stains. The prognosis of this patient is excellent after complete excision. Discussion: The mechanism of salivary gland tumour arising in the intra-parotid gland LN was assumed to be related to salivary duct inclusion within the intraparotid gland LN which is a normal occurrence during embryology development. Although the terminology may raise some confusion about the relationship between IDC and conventional salivary duct carcinoma (SDA), they are different in immunophenotype and clinicopathologic features. IDC is characterised by S100 (+) ER (+) with predominant intraductal growth and excellent prognosis; while SDC features S100 (-) androgen receptor (+) with predominant invasive growth and aggressive behavior. Recent discovery of recurrent RET gene rearrangement in IDC but not SDC also supports that IDC is not precursor lesion of the SDC.

Clinical analysis in 45 cases of extensive intraductal carcinoma treated by breast shape reserving surgery with vertical double-pedicle bridge / 中国实用外科杂志

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical effect of breast shape reserving surgery with vertical double dermal pedicle bridge in the treatment of extensive intraductal breast cancer.METHODS: During March 2015 to August 2017,the clinical and follow-up data of 45 patients with extensive intraductal cancer accepting breast shape reserving surgery with vertical double-pedicle bridge in Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University were analyzed retrospectively.RESULTS: Among the 45 cases,35 were treated with the modified McKissock mammaplasty technique and 10 combined prosthesis.The median follow-up time was 40(24-48) months.The disease-free survival rate was 100%.Two patients with nipple necrosis after combined prosthesis implantation recovered within 6 months after treatment.CONCLUSION: In the treatment of extensive intraductal breast cancer,the use of vertical double-pedicle dermal bridge for breast shape reserving(with or without prosthesis) has a satisfied efficacy.

The subgroup analysis of the prognostic value of the intraductal carcinoma of the prostate in patients with metastatic prostate cancer / 中华外科杂志

Objective@#To determine the prognostic value of the intraductal carcinoma of the prostate IDC-P in metastatic prostate cancer (mPCa) patients of different subgroups.@*Methods@#Data of 582 de novo mPCa patients between January 2011 and December 2017 diagnosed at Departments of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University were retrospectively analyzed. The age was (70±8) years (range: 45 to 89 years). IDC-P was identified from 12-core prostate biopsy. The prognostic role of IDC-P was assessed by Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox regression. Subgroup analysis was conducted by the forest plot. The endpoints were castration-resistant prostate cancer free survival (CFS) and overall survival (OS).@*Results@#In total, 177/582 (30.4%) patients harbored IDC-P. Patients with IDC-P had poorer CFS and OS than those without IDC-P (mCFS: 12.1 months vs. 16.9 months, P=0.000; mOS: 39.7 months vs. not reached, P=0.000). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that, the existence of IDC-P was an independent prognosticator of both CFS (HR=1.40, 95% CI: 1.10 to 1.79, P=0.006) and OS (HR=1.51, 95% CI: 1.02 to 2.25, P=0.041). Subanalysis indicated that, in most subgroups, IDC-P was an adverse prognosticator of both CFS and OS. Even in subgroups with adverse clinicopathological features, e.g. Gleason score 9 to 10 (CFS: HR=1.467, P=0.007; OS: HR=1.807, P=0.013), baseline prostate specific antigen≥50 μg/L (CFS: HR=1.616, P=0.000; OS: HR=1.749, P=0.006), anemia (CFS: HR=1.653, P=0.036; OS: HR=2.100, P=0.038), alkaline phosphatase≥160 U/L (CFS: HR=1.326, P=0.038; OS: HR=1.725, P=0.010) or abnormal lactate dehydrogenase level (CFS: HR=1.614, P=0.001; OS: HR=1.900, P=0.003), IDC-P was still closely associated with shorter CFS and OS.@*Conclusions@#The presence of IDC-P was closely related to poor survival outcomes for patients with mPCa. IDC-P was an adverse prognosticator in most subgroup patients. The description of IDC-P in the pathological report of prostate biopsy would help clinicians to evaluate the prognosis of mPCa patients more accurately and make better treatment choices.

Natural history of ductal carcinoma in situ / História natural do carcinoma ductal in situ

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) has been detected more frequently in the last decades using the mammographic screening. The objective of the present study was to review the epidemiological aspects of DCIS. A bibliographic narrative review was carried out focusing on the following aspects: the epidemiology of DCIS to discuss subtypes; natural history; screening; and survival. It was possible to verify that the DCIS is currently considered a precursor lesion of breast cancer, presenting a considerable and uneven increased incidence between developed and developing countries, probably due to the inclusion of mammographic screening programs. There are controversies regarding the benefit or not of its detection, diagnosis, treatment and survival of patients with DCIS. It is concluded that the considerable increase in the incidence of DCIS raises an important discussion about the real need for its diagnosis as well as its real biological significance

carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS) tem sido detectado com maior frequência nas últimas décadas a partir do rastreamento mamográfico. O objetivo do presente estudo foi revisar os aspectos epidemiológicos do CDIS. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa enfocando os aspectos do CDIS: epidemiologia, para discussão a respeito dos subtipos; história natural; rastreamento; e sobrevida. Foi possível verificar que o CDIS é atualmente considerado como uma lesão precursora do câncer de mama e apresenta aumento considerável e desigual em sua incidência entre países desenvolvidos e em desenvolvimento, devido, provavelmente, à inclusão dos programas de rastreamento mamográfico. Há controversas quanto ao benefício ou não da detecção, do diagnóstico, do tratamento e da sobrevida de pacientes que apresentam o CDIS. Conclui-se que o aumento considerável da incidência do CDIS levanta importante discussão sobre a necessidade real de seu diagnóstico, bem como do seu real significado biológico

Microinvasive Carcinoma versus Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: A Comparison of Clinicopathological Features and Clinical Outcomes / 한국유방암학회지

PURPOSE: Although microinvasive carcinoma is distinct from ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the clinical significance of microinvasion in DCIS remains elusive. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinicopathological features and clinical outcomes of microinvasive carcinoma compared with pure DCIS. METHODS: We assessed 613 cases of DCIS and microinvasive carcinoma that were consecutively resected from 2003 to 2014 and analyzed clinicopathological variables, expression of standard biomarkers such as the estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), p53, and Ki-67, and tumor recurrence. RESULTS: Among the 613 cases, 136 (22.2%) were classified as microinvasive carcinoma. Microinvasive carcinoma was significantly associated with DCIS with a large extent, high nuclear grade, necrosis, and comedotype architectural pattern. ER and PR expressions were dominantly observed in pure DCIS, whereas positive HER2 status, p53 overexpression, and high Ki-67 proliferation indices were more frequently observed in microinvasive carcinoma. Lymph node metastasis was found in only four cases of microinvasive carcinoma with multifocal microinvasion. In the multivariate analysis, DCIS with a large extent, comedo-type architectural pattern, and negative ER status were found to be independent predictors of microinvasion. During follow-up, 12 patients had ipsilateral breast recurrence, and no differences in recurrence rates were observed between patients with DCIS and those with microinvasive carcinoma. The triple-negative subtype was the only factor that was associated with tumor recurrence. CONCLUSION: Microinvasive carcinomas are distinct from DCIS in terms of clinicopathological features and biomarker expressions but are similar to DCIS in terms of clinical outcomes. Our results suggest that microinvasive carcinoma can be treated and followed up as pure DCIS.

Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Evaluation of main presentations on magnetic resonance imaging compared with findings on mammogram and histology / Carcinoma ductal in situ mamário: avaliação das principais apresentações à ressonância magnética em correlação com os achados da mamografia e histologia

SUMMARY Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the various morphologies and kinetic characteristics of the ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam, to establish which are the most prevalent and to determine the effectiveness of the method in the detection of DCIS. Method: A prospective observational study, starting in May 2014. We evaluated 25 consecutive patients with suspicious or highly suspicious microcalcifications on mammography screening, BI-RADS categories 4 and 5, who underwent breast MRI and then surgery with proven diagnosis of pure DCIS. Surgery was considered the gold standard for correlation between histologic findings and radiological findings obtained on MRI. Results: The most frequent morphological characteristic of DCIS on MRI was non-mass-like enhancement (NMLE), p<0.001, observed in 22/25 (88%) patients (95CI 72.5-100). Of these, segmental distribution was the most prevalent, represented by 9/22 (40.91%) cases (95CI 17.4-64.4), p=0.306, and a clumped internal enhancement pattern was most commonly characterized in DCIS, observed in 13/22 (50.09%) cases. Conclusion: DCIS has a wide variety of imaging features on MRI and being able to recognize these lesions is crucial. Its most common morphological presentation is non-mass-like enhancement, while segmental distribution and a clumped internal enhancement pattern are the most common presentations. Faced with the combined analysis of these findings, percutaneous core needle biopsy (core biopsy) or vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) should be encouraged.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar as várias morfologias e características cinéticas do carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS) ao exame de ressonância magnética (RM) de mama, estabelecer as mais prevalentes e determinar a eficácia do método na detecção do CDIS. Método: estudo prospectivo e observacional, com início em 2011 e duração de 24 meses. Foram avaliadas 25 pacientes consecutivas que apresentaram microcalcificações suspeitas ou altamente suspeitas ao exame mamográfico de rastreamento, categorias 4 e 5 de BI-RADS, que realizaram RM mamária e, posteriormente, foram submetidas à cirurgia com resultado comprovado de CDIS puro. A cirurgia foi considerada padrão-ouro para correlação entre os resultados histológicos e os achados radiológicos obtidos à RM. Resultados: a característica morfológica do CDIS mais frequente à RM foi o realce não nodular (p<0,001), observada em 22/25 (88%) casos (IC 95% 72,5-100). Dentre estes, a distribuição segmentar foi a mais prevalente, representada por 9/22 (40,91%) casos (IC 95% 17,4-64,4), p=0,306, e o realce interno tipo clumped foi o padrão mais frequentemente caracterizado no CDIS, observado em 13/22 (50,09%) casos. Conclusão: o CDIS tem uma grande variedade de características imaginológicas à RM e é fundamental reconhecê-las. A apresentação morfológica mais comum é o realce não nodular, sendo a distribuição segmentar e o padrão interno de realce tipo clumped as apresentações mais frequentes. Diante da análise combinada desses achados, a biópsia percutânea por agulha grossa (core biopsy) ou assistida a vácuo (mamotomia) deve ser encorajada.

Diagnostic underestimation of atypical ductal hyperplasia and ductal carcinoma in situ at percutaneous core needle and vacuum-assisted biopsies of the breast in a Brazilian reference institution / Subestimação diagnóstica das biópsias mamárias percutâneas por agulha grossa e assistidas a vácuo na hiperplasia ductal atípica e no carcinoma ductal in situ em instituição brasileira de referência

Abstract Objective: To determine the rates of diagnostic underestimation at stereotactic percutaneous core needle biopsies (CNB) and vacuum-assisted biopsies (VABB) of nonpalpable breast lesions, with histopathological results of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) subsequently submitted to surgical excision. As a secondary objective, the frequency of ADH and DCIS was determined for the cases submitted to biopsy. Materials and Methods: Retrospective review of 40 cases with diagnosis of ADH or DCIS on the basis of biopsies performed between February 2011 and July 2013, subsequently submitted to surgery, whose histopathological reports were available in the internal information system. Biopsy results were compared with those observed at surgery and the underestimation rate was calculated by means of specific mathematical equations. Results: The underestimation rate at CNB was 50% for ADH and 28.57% for DCIS, and at VABB it was 25% for ADH and 14.28% for DCIS. ADH represented 10.25% of all cases undergoing biopsy, whereas DCIS accounted for 23.91%. Conclusion: The diagnostic underestimation rate at CNB is two times the rate at VABB. Certainty that the target has been achieved is not the sole determining factor for a reliable diagnosis. Removal of more than 50% of the target lesion should further reduce the risk of underestimation.

Resumo Objetivo: Determinar o grau de subestimação diagnóstica de biópsias mamárias percutâneas estereotáxicas por agulha grossa (core biopsy) e assistidas a vácuo (mamotomia) em lesões não palpáveis, com resultados histopatológico de hiperplasia ductal atípica (HDA) ou carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS) e que foram submetidas a exérese cirúrgica posteriormente. Como objetivo secundário, atribuiu-se a frequência de HDA e CDIS nos casos biopsiados. Materiais e Métodos: Foram revisados, retrospectivamente, 40 casos biopsiados com diagnóstico de HDA ou CDIS, entre fevereiro de 2011 e julho de 2013, e que posteriormente foram submetidos a cirurgia, cujo laudo histopatológico estava registrado no sistema interno de informações. Os resultados das biópsias foram comparados aos da cirurgia e a taxa de subestimação foi calculada de acordo com equações matemáticas específicas. Resultados: A taxa de subestimação diagnóstica da core biopsy foi 50% para HDA e 28,57% para CDIS, e da mamotomia foi 25% para HDA e 14,28% para CDIS. As HDAs representaram 10,25% do total de casos biopsiados, enquanto 23,91% foram CDIS. Conclusão: A taxa de subestimação diagnóstica é cerca de duas vezes maior na core biopsy em relação à mamotomia. A certeza do alvo atingido não é o único determinante para um diagnóstico preciso. Remover mais que 50% da lesão alvo poderá diminuir o risco de subestimação diagnóstica.

Predictors for the Transition from Ductal Carcinoma In Situ to Invasive Breast Cancer in Korean Patients

PURPOSE: To identify predictive factors of upstaging from diagnosed ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) to invasive cancer after surgical excision. METHODS: One hundred seventy-four patients diagnosed with DCIS based on biopsies between January 2009 and December 2014 were evaluated. Patients' clinicopathological variables were assessed to identify predictive factors of invasive carcinoma from final pathology. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-four cases of DCIS were included. Of these, 42 were upstaged to invasive carcinoma on the final excision. Preoperative features such as age 40 years or younger at diagnosis, presence of a palpable mass, ultrasonography (USG)-guided core needle biopsy, tumor size ≥20 mm on USG, high grade DCIS, cribriform DCIS, comedo necrosis, presence of intraluminal calcification, estrogen receptor negativity, progesterone receptor negativity and triple-negative subtype were significantly associated with the risk of invasive carcinoma. Multivariate analysis showed that a tumor size ≥20 mm on USG and triple negative subtype were independently associated with upstaging. CONCLUSION: Tumor size ≥20 mm on USG and triple-negative subtype were independently associated with the upstaging of DCIS to invasive cancer.

Intraductal Carcinoma of the Prostate Gland: Recent Advances

Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) is characterized by prostatic carcinoma involving ducts and/or acini. The presence of IDC-P is usually associated with a high-grade Gleason score, large tumor volume, and adverse prognostic parameters, including extraprostatic extension and seminal vesicle invasion. When present, IDC-P is associated with worse outcomes, regardless of treatment status. IDC-P is included in a broader diagnostic category of atypical cribriform lesions of the prostate gland. This category of lesions also includes high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN), urothelial carcinoma involving prostatic ducts or acini, and prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma, amongst other intraductal proliferations. Differentiating between these entities is important as they have differing therapeutic and prognostic implications for patients, although differential diagnosis thereof is not always straightforward. The present review discusses IDC-P in regards to its morphological characteristics, molecular features, and clinical outcomes. Given the current state of knowledge, the presence of IDC-P should be evaluated and documented correctly in both radical prostatectomy and needle biopsy specimens, and the clinical implications thereof should be taken into consideration during treatment and follow up.

Multifocal Bilateral Breast Cancer and Breast Follicular Lymphoma: A Simple Coincidence? / 한국유방암학회지

Breast cancer coexisting with lymphoma is a rare condition with various diagnostic and therapeutic implications. In this report, we describe the case of a 55-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with simultaneous ductal carcinoma in situ of the right breast, and follicular lymphoma involving an inguinal lymph node and the left breast. The patient underwent local excision and radiotherapy for the ductal carcinoma in situ, while a watch and wait strategy was adopted for the lymphoma. Two years later, the patient presented with multifocal ductal carcinoma of the left breast and reappearance of the lymphoma in the left axillary lymph nodes. She underwent bilateral mastectomy, left sentinel node biopsy, and chemotherapy. Synchronous follicular lymphoma and bilateral metachronous breast carcinoma has not been described previously. Diagnosis is based on tissue histology after excision or a needle biopsy. Treatment for these two diseases is distinct, and a multidisciplinary approach should be adopted.

Intraductal Carcinoma of Prostate: A Comprehensive and Concise Review

Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) is defined as a proliferation of prostate adenocarcinoma cells distending and spanning the lumen of pre-existing benign prostatic ducts and acini, with at least focal preservation of basal cells. Studies demonstrate that IDC-P is strongly associated with high-grade (Gleason grades 4/5), large-volume invasive prostate cancers. In addition, recent genetic studies indicate that IDC-P represents intraductal spread of invasive carcinoma, rather than a precursor lesion. Some of the architectural patterns in IDC-P exhibit architectural overlap with one of the main differential diagnoses, high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN). In these instances, additional diagnostic criteria for IDC-P, including marked nuclear pleomorphism, non-focal comedonecrosis (>1 duct showing comedonecrosis), markedly distended normal ducts/acini, positive nuclear staining for ERG, and cytoplasmic loss of PTEN by immunohistochemistry, can help make the distinction. This distinction between IDC-P and HGPIN is of critical importance because IDC-P has an almost constant association with invasive carcinoma and has negative clinical implications, including shorter relapse-free survival, early biochemical relapse, and metastatic failure rate after radiotherapy. Therefore, IDC-P should be reported in prostate biopsies and radical prostatectomies, regardless of the presence of an invasive component. This article will review the history, diagnostic criteria, molecular genetics, and clinical significance of IDC-P.

Expression of osteopontin in breast intraductal carcinoma and infiltrating ductal carcinoma and its clinical significance / 第二军医大学学报

Objective: To investigate the expression of osteopontin (OPN) in normal breast epithelium, intraductal carcinoma and infiltrating ductal carcinoma and its clinical significance. Methods: The expression of OPN was examined by S-P immunohistochemistry in all specimens, and the results were statistically analyzed. Results: The positive rates of OPN in normal breast epithelium, intraductal carcinoma and infiltrating ductal carcinoma specimens were 0%(0/20), 20.0%(5/25) and 43.1%(25/58), respectively, with significant differences found between the latter two groups (P<0.05). OPN expression in breast infiltrating ductal carcinoma was not correlated with the family history, the sizes of primary tumor or patient ages, and it was correlated with histological types, clinical TNM stages and axillary lymphatic metastasis(P<0.05). Conclusion: OPN may participate in the development, progression, metastasis of breast cancer, and it may be used for predicting the prognosis of breast cancer.

Limitations of Conventional Contrast-enhanced MRI in Selecting Sentinel Node Biopsy Candidates among DCIS Patients / 한국유방암학회지

PURPOSE: A better predictive model for occult invasive disease in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients is essential to guide the tailored use of sentinel node biopsies. We hypothesized that recent improvement of contrast-enhanced breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could provide more accurate information on the presence of occult invasion in DCIS patients. METHODS: From a prospectively maintained database, we identified 143 DCIS patients diagnosed with needle biopsies in whom MRI images were available. RESULTS: Sixty-five patients (45.5%) were upstaged to invasive carcinoma after curative surgery. Ultrasonographic lesion size, mass-appearance on mammography, type of needle used, and the presence of suspicious microinvasive foci were associated with increased likelihood of upstaging. Among the features of MRI, only mass-appearance was significantly associated with the presence of invasive disease (p=0.002). However, up to 50% of masses in MRI cases had massappearance on mammography as well. Other morphologic and pharmacokinetic features of MRI, such as shape, margin, and patterns of enhancement and washout, did not have a significant association. CONCLUSION: Among various morphologic and pharmacokinetic parameters of contrast-enhanced MRI, only mass-appearance was associated with occult invasive disease. Our results show the limitations of current contrast-enhanced MRI in predicting invasive disease in patients with preoperative diagnoses of DCIS.