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Diagnóstico e prognóstico dos tumores pulmonares neuroendócrinos mediante microscopia eletrônica e análise multivariavel de agrupamento / Using electron microscopy and multivariate cluster analysis to determine diagnosis and prognosis in cases of neuroendocrine lung carcinoma
Farhat, Cecília Aparecida Vaiano; Parra, Edwin Roger; Rogers, Andrew V; Elian, Silvia Nagib; Sheppard, Mary N; Capelozzi, Vera Luiza.
  • Farhat, Cecília Aparecida Vaiano; Pontifical Catholic University. São Paulo. BR
  • Parra, Edwin Roger; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
  • Rogers, Andrew V; Royal Brompton Hospital. Histopathology Department. London. GB
  • Elian, Silvia Nagib; University of São Paulo. São Paulo. BR
  • Sheppard, Mary N; Royal Brompton Hospital. Histopathology Department. London. GB
  • Capelozzi, Vera Luiza; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Pathology Department. São Paulo. BR
J. bras. pneumol ; 34(10): 804-811, out. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-496624
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To establish reproducible electron microscopic criteria for identifying the four major types of neuroendocrine tumors of the lung carcinoid; atypical carcinoid; large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma; and small cell carcinoma.

METHODS:

Measurements were made on electron micrographs using a digital image analyzer. Sixteen morphometric variables related to tumor cell differentiation were assessed in 27 tumors. The examination under electron microscopy revealed that all of the tumors could be classified as belonging to one of the four categories listed above. Cluster analysis of the morphometry variables was used to group the tumors into three clusters, and Kaplan-Meier survival function curves were employed in order to draw correlations between each cluster and survival.

RESULTS:

All three clusters of neuroendocrine carcinomas were found to be associated with survival curves, demonstrating the prognostic significance of electron microscopic features. The tumors fell into three well-defined clusters, which represent the spectrum of neuroendocrine differentiation typical carcinoid (cluster 1); atypical carcinoid and large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (cluster 2); and small cell carcinoma (cluster 3). Cluster 2 represents an intermediate step in neuroendocrine carcinogenesis, between typical carcinoid tumors and small cell carcinomas.

CONCLUSIONS:

Our findings confirm that electron microscopy is useful in making the diagnosis and prognosis in cases of lung tumor.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Estabelecer, com ajuda do microscópio eletrônico, critérios que possibilitem uma diferenciação mais exata entre os quatro tipos maiores de tumores neuroendócrinos pulmonares tumor carcinóide típico e atípico, carcinoma de grandes células neuroendócrino e carcinoma de pequenas células.

MÉTODOS:

Todos os tumores foram avaliados morfometricamente e 16 variáveis foram relacionadas com diferenciação das células tumorais; estas variáveis foram analisadas sob microscopia eletrônica com ajuda de um analisador de imagem digital em 27 tumores. A avaliação através da microscopia eletrônica revelou que todos os tumors investigados podiam ser classificados a um dos quarto tipos listados acima. A análise das variáveis morfométricas foi usada para agrupar os tumores em três grandes grupos, os quais foram relacionados à sobrevivência pelas curvas de Kaplan Meier.

RESULTADOS:

Os três grupos de carcinoma neuroendócrino associaram-se às curvas da sobrevivência, as quais mostraram características ultrastruturais na microscopia eletrônica de significância prognóstica distinta. Os tumores foram contidos em três grupos bem definidos, que representam o espectro da diferenciação neuroendócrina tumor carcinóide (grupo 1); tumor carcinóide atípico e carcinoma de grandes células neuroendócrino (grupo 2); e carcinoma de pequenas células (grupo 3). O grupo 2 representa um espectro intermediário na carcinogênese neuroendócrina, entre o carcinóide típico e o carcinoma de pequenas células.

CONCLUSÕES:

Nossos achados confirmam que a microscopia eletrônica é uma ferramenta útil no diagnóstico e prognóstico dos casos de tumores pulmonares.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carcinoid Tumor / Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Carcinoma, Large Cell / Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / Lung Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English / Portuguese Journal: J. bras. pneumol Journal subject: Pulmonary Disease (Specialty) Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University/BR / Royal Brompton Hospital/GB / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carcinoid Tumor / Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Carcinoma, Large Cell / Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / Lung Neoplasms Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English / Portuguese Journal: J. bras. pneumol Journal subject: Pulmonary Disease (Specialty) Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifical Catholic University/BR / Royal Brompton Hospital/GB / University of São Paulo/BR