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Clin Neuropathol ; 41(6): 263-270, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35770519

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a primary tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) with aggressive nature. It arises from midline structures in the brain and spinal cord. Recently, the presence of H3 K27M mutation is described in most cases. Extra-cranial osseous metastasis is rarely encountered. CASE PRESENTATION: We present an interesting case of DMG with bone metastasis at presentation in a 19-year-old male. In addition, a literature review on similar cases is presented. DISCUSSION: DMG mostly affects children and young adults. It has a broad spectrum of phenotypes, shows diffuse growth pattern, midline location, and is frequently H3 K27M-mutant. Radiotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment that might improve overall survival. Metastasis outside the CNS remains a rare occurrence, especially at presentation, and constitute a diagnostic challenge. CONCLUSION: Bone is one of the most common sites for metastasis of primary CNS tumors, which would severely impact prognosis. Oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists should keep an index of suspicion when encountering bone metastasis in the presence of a CNS midline tumor, so that timely diagnosis and management can be rendered.


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Astrocytoma , Bone Neoplasms , Brain Neoplasms , Central Nervous System Neoplasms , Glioma , Male , Humans , Brain Neoplasms/genetics , Brain Neoplasms/pathology , Histones/genetics , Mutation , Glioma/genetics , Glioma/pathology , Bone Neoplasms/genetics
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J Oncol ; 2012: 370385, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22545048

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Background. This study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of prognostic factors on the locoregional failure-free survival of early breast cancer patients. Methods. In this single-institutional study, 213 breast cancer patients were retrospectively analysed. Fifty-five of 213 patients were ≤40 years of age at diagnosis. The impact of patient- or treatment-related factors on the locoregional failure-free survival was assessed using the Kaplan-Meier method. The simultaneous impact of factors on the locoregional failure-free survival was assessed using the Cox proportional hazards regression analysis. Results. The median follow-up time of the censored patients was 22 months (mean 28 months, range 3-92 months). On univariate analysis, statistically significant factors for the locoregional failure-free survival were the age (≤40 versus >40 years), T stage (Tis, T0-2 versus T3-4), molecular tumor type (luminal A versus luminal B, Her2neu overexpression, or triple negative), and lymphovascular status (LV0 versus LV1). On multivariate analysis, age and T stage remained statistically significant. Conclusions. Being 40 years or younger has a statistically significant independent adverse impact on the locoregional failure-free survival of patients with early breast cancer.

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J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 67(1): 52-7, 2009 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19070748

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PURPOSE: A retrospective study on the features of cutaneous cysts of the head and neck as seen in a North Jordanian population. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The records of the Department of Pathology at Jordan University of Science and Technology were reviewed for patients with cutaneous cysts of the head and neck during the 12-year period extending between 1991 and 2002. Applicable records were retrieved, reviewed, and analyzed. Primary analysis outcome measures included patient age, gender, location of the cyst, type, clinical presentation, and treatment. The records of 488 patients were available for analysis. RESULTS: Epidermoid cyst was the most frequent lesion (49%) followed by pilar cysts (27%), and dermoid cysts (22%). The site affected most frequently was the scalp (34%), predominantly with pilar cysts (96%). Epidermoid cyst was the most frequent lesion in the neck (68%), cheeks (77%), periauricular area (70%), and the nasal area (55%). Dermoid cyst was the most frequent lesion in the periorbital area (52%). Females represented 51% of the patients and males accounted for 49%. The peak of age distribution for patients with dermoid cysts was at the first decade, and both of epidermoid and pilar cysts peaked at the third decade. Infection presented in 2.5% of cases. All cysts were enucleated surgically. CONCLUSION: Maxillofacial surgeons often encounter cutaneous cysts of the head and neck, and they must be familiar with the clinicopathologic characteristics of these lesions.


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Cysts/epidemiology , Dermoid Cyst/epidemiology , Epidermal Cyst/epidemiology , Skin Diseases/epidemiology , Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Age Distribution , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Cysts/surgery , Dermoid Cyst/surgery , Epidermal Cyst/surgery , Female , Head/surgery , Humans , Infant , Jordan/epidemiology , Male , Middle Aged , Neck/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Skin Diseases/classification , Skin Diseases/surgery , Skin Neoplasms/surgery , Young Adult
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Clin Cancer Res ; 11(23): 8281-7, 2005 Dec 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16322286

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The epidemiology of colorectal carcinoma is well known to differ among countries but the molecular characteristics are usually assumed to be similar. International differences in molecular pathology have not been studied extensively but have implications for the management of patients in different countries and of immigrant patients. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: We evaluated the CpG island methylator phenotype pathway characterized by concordant methylation of gene promoters that often silences transcription of the genes, the microsatellite instability pathway, and K-ras and p53 gene status in 247 colorectal carcinomas from the three selected Middle Eastern countries of Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey. RESULTS: Colorectal carcinoma from Egypt had the lowest frequencies of methylation. In multinomial logistic regression analysis, Jordanian colorectal carcinoma more frequently had methylation involving the p16 tumor suppressor gene (odds ratio, 3.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-10.6; P = 0.023) and MINT31 locus (odds ratio, 2.3; 95% confidence interval, 1.0-5.1; P = 0.041). The K-ras proto-oncogene was more frequently mutated in colorectal carcinoma from Turkey (odds ratio, 2.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-6.7; P = 0.016), but p53 overexpression was more common in both Jordanian and Turkish colorectal carcinoma than in Egyptian cases (odds ratio, 2.5; 95% confidence interval, 1.2-5.5; P = 0.019; and odds ratio, 3.6; 95% confidence interval, 1.8-7.1; P = 0.0003, respectively). The findings in Turkish colorectal carcinoma were most similar to those reported for Western cases. CONCLUSIONS: Colorectal carcinoma from Middle Eastern countries have differing gene methylation patterns and mutation frequencies that indicate dissimilar molecular pathogenesis, probably reflecting different environmental exposures. These molecular differences could affect prevention strategies, therapeutic efficacy, and transferability of clinical trial results.


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Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics , DNA Methylation , Genes, p53/genetics , Genes, ras/genetics , Mutation/genetics , Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing , Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/epidemiology , Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/genetics , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carcinoma, Medullary/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Medullary/genetics , Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell/genetics , Carrier Proteins/genetics , Child , Chromosomal Instability , Colorectal Neoplasms/epidemiology , CpG Islands/genetics , DNA, Neoplasm/genetics , Egypt/epidemiology , Female , Gene Frequency , Genes, p16/physiology , Humans , Jordan/epidemiology , Male , Microsatellite Repeats , Middle Aged , MutL Protein Homolog 1 , Nuclear Proteins/genetics , Phenotype , Proto-Oncogene Mas , Signal Transduction , Turkey/epidemiology
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