Radiolabeling of Platelets with 99mTc-HYNIC-Duramycin for In Vivo Imaging Studies.

Following the in vivo biodistribution of platelets can contribute to a better understanding of their physiological and pathological roles, and nuclear imaging methods, such as single photon emission tomography (SPECT), provide an excellent method for that. SPECT imaging needs stable labeling of the platelets with a radioisotope. In this study, we report a new method to label platelets with 99mTc, the most frequently used isotope for SPECT in clinical applications. The proposed radiolabeling procedure uses a membrane-binding peptide, duramycin. Our results show that duramycin does not cause significant platelet activation, and radiolabeling can be carried out with a procedure utilizing a simple labeling step followed by a size-exclusion chromatography-based purification step. The in vivo application of the radiolabeled human platelets in mice yielded quantitative biodistribution images of the spleen and liver and no accumulation in the lungs. The performed small-animal SPECT/CT in vivo imaging investigations revealed good in vivo stability of the labeling, which paves the way for further applications of 99mTc-labeled-Duramycin in platelet imaging.

The Correlation Between Platelet Count and Survival in Prostate Cancer.

Purpose: A number of studies have confirmed that elevated platelet count accompanying various solid tumours is associated with worse survival. However, only meagre data are available on the relationship between thrombocytosis and survival in prostate cancer. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis on clinical-pathological data accumulated from 316 patients during on average 51 months of follow-up after laparoscopic prostatectomy performed for prostate cancer. We analyzed the relationship between platelet count, risk factors, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and cancer stage with use the Tumor, Node, Metastase system (TNM), as well as surgical margin, and prognosis. Results: Thrombocytosis occurred in only one out of the 316 patients. The multivariate Cox proportional hazard model showed that preoperative PSA, risk group, preoperative haemoglobin level, and surgical margin status were significant, independent predictors of biochemical progression-free survival. By contrast, age at diagnosis and thrombocytosis had no such predictive value. Conclusion: We could not demonstrate an association between elevated platelet count and worse survival in our study population of patients with prostate cancer.

Development and Functional Characterization of a Versatile Radio-/Immunotheranostic Tool for Prostate Cancer Management.

Due to its overexpression on the surface of prostate cancer (PCa) cells, the prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) is a potential target for PCa diagnosis and therapy. Here we describe the development and functional characterization of a novel IgG4-based anti-PSCA antibody (Ab) derivative (anti-PSCA IgG4-TM) that is conjugated with the chelator DOTAGA. The anti-PSCA IgG4-TM represents a multimodal immunotheranostic compound that can be used (i) as a target module (TM) for UniCAR T cell-based immunotherapy, (ii) for diagnostic positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, and (iii) targeted alpha therapy. Cross-linkage of UniCAR T cells and PSCA-positive tumor cells via the anti-PSCA IgG4-TM results in efficient tumor cell lysis both in vitro and in vivo. After radiolabeling with 64Cu2+, the anti-PSCA IgG4-TM was successfully applied for high contrast PET imaging. In a PCa mouse model, it showed specific accumulation in PSCA-expressing tumors, while no uptake in other organs was observed. Additionally, the DOTAGA-conjugated anti-PSCA IgG4-TM was radiolabeled with 225Ac3+ and applied for targeted alpha therapy. A single injection of the 225Ac-labeled anti-PSCA IgG4-TM was able to significantly control tumor growth in experimental mice. Overall, the novel anti-PSCA IgG4-TM represents an attractive first member of a novel group of radio-/immunotheranostics that allows diagnostic imaging, endoradiotherapy, and CAR T cell immunotherapy.

Treatment of neglected gastric bands ­ review of the literature in relation to a case / Arrodált gyomorgyuruk kezelése - irodalmi áttekintés egy eset kapcsán

Introduction: Extreme obese (BMI: 50.1) 70 year old male patient after LAGB procedure in 2005, with abdominal wall and port infection underwent subcutaneous incision drainage of the area in December 2020. CT and Gastroscopy confirmed gastric penetration and intramural position of the Band. Using laparoscopic approach with incision of 2 cm of the stomach at the gastric greater curvature the band had been removed. Patient had been discharged without any complications. Discussion: LAGB was a very popular bariatric approach at the first decade of laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The increased incidence of short and long term complications reduced worldwide the number of LAGB procedures. Band penetration is a rare but dangerous complication. Laparoscopic removal is recommended. Usually, the intervention is followed by significant weight gain which can be treated with conversion of LAGB to Sleeve Gastrectomy or LGBP procedure.

Petersen hernia, a rare type of hernia in our department / Petersen-hernia, egy ritka sérvtípus megjelenése osztályunkon

61 years old female with previous surgical history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (3 years ago) and earlier hysterectomy admitted to our surgical department with clinical and radiological signs of small intestinal obstruction. Urgent intervention had been performed with following findings: Petersen herniation of alimentary tract including the ­ biliopancreatic tract and the small bowel extending to the midpart of the terminal ileum. Viability of herniated intestinal tract had been confirmed, and reposition of herniated parts through the Petersen hernia had been done. Closure with non-absorbable running suture of the gap between the transverse colon and the mesenteriun of the alimentary limb had been performed. Patient was fit for discharge on the fifth postoperative day.

Elevated platelet count as a possible prognostic marker of survival in patients with head and neck tumours / A magasabb vérlemezkeszám mint a fej-nyak tumoros betegek túléléssel kapcsolatos esetleges prognosztikai faktora.

Összefoglaló. Bevezetés: Régóta ismert, hogy a daganatokhoz társuló emelkedett vérlemezkeszám rosszabb túléléssel társul. Fej-nyak tumoros betegek esetében kevés információ áll rendelkezésünkre ezzel az összefüggéssel kapcsolatban. Célkituzés: Vizsgálatunk célja a fej-nyak daganatos betegek prognózisa és a thrombocytosis közötti összefüggés tanulmányozása volt. Módszer: Különféle stádiumú és lokalizációjú, 312, fej-nyak tumoros beteg retrospektív adatait elemeztük. A mutét elotti vérlemezkeszámokat vizsgáltuk, a 300 G/l feletti értéket tekintettük emelkedett thrombocytaszámnak. A vérlemezkeszám és a túlélés közötti kapcsolatot Kaplan-Meier-módszerrel és multivariáns Cox-regresszióval elemeztük. Eredmények: Emelkedett thrombocytaszám mellett szignifikánsan rosszabb túlélést észleltünk (5 éves túlélés: p = 0,007, betegségmentes túlélés: p = 0,192). Ez az összefüggés még akkor is fennállt, amikor multivariáns analízissel nemre, korra, stádiumra, differenciáltsági fokra, lokalizációra, valamint fehér- és vörösvérsejtszámra korrigáltuk az elemzést (5 éves túlélés: p = 0,027). A különféle anatómiai lokalizációkban eltéro mértékben észleltünk 300 G/l feletti vérlemezkeszámot (algarat: 43,6%, sub- és supraglottis: 35,8%, szájüreg: 35,7%, hangszalag: 22,5%, szájgarat: 19%, multiplex: 50%), ez azonban nem befolyásolta szignifikánsan a túlélést (p = 0,603). Következtetés: A daganathoz társuló thrombocytosis összefüggésbe hozható a fej-nyak tumoros betegek rosszabb túlélésével. Az egyes lokalizációkban talált különbözo vérlemezkeszámok nem befolyásolják eltéro mértékben a túlélést. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(17): 676-682. INTRODUCTION: The association between cancer-related thrombocytosis and worse survival has been described with a variety of solid neoplasms. However, only limited data are available on the prognostic significance of elevated platelet count in head and neck tumours. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the correlation between the survival of patients with head and neck cancer and thrombocytosis. METHOD: We conducted an analysis of the data from 312 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of various stages and locations. Preoperative platelet counts were analysed; elevated platelet count was defined as 300 G/l or higher. The influence of platelet count on survival was calculated with the Kaplan-Meier method as well as with multivariate Cox regression. RESULTS: In patients with excessive thrombocytosis, survival was significantly worse (overall survival: p = 0.007, disease-free survival: p = 0.192). This association remained significant even after adjusting the multivariate analysis for age, gender as well as tumour stage, grade, location, red and white blood cell count (overall survival: p = 0.027). The magnitude of thrombocytosis differed among tumours of different anatomical locations (hypopharynx: 43.6%, sub- and supraglottis: 35.8%, oral cavity: 35.7%, vocal cord: 22.5%, oropharynx: 19%, multiple: 50%), but this did not affect survival significantly (p = 0.603). CONCLUSION: Elevated platelet count may be related to a worse prognosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. The impact of thrombocytosis does not vary with the anatomical location of the tumour. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(17): 676-682.

The relationship between IL-6 and thrombocytosis accompanying gastrointestinal tumours.

INTRODUCTION: Several reports have stated that thrombocytosis is associated with worse survival and higher rate of metastasis in solid tumours. A study in ovarian tumours implicated IL-6 produced by tumour cells as a key mechanistic factor. AIM: To evaluate the relevance of this paraneoplastic pathway in gastrointestinal cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: After excluding thromboembolic and inflammatory disorders, 161 patients were enrolled who had been operated due to various gastrointestinal cancer at the 1st Department of Surgery at the Semmelweis University between 2015 and 2017. Platelet counts and serum IL-6 levels were determined from preoperative blood samples. Thrombocytosis was defined as the upper limit of normal platelet count, e.g. 400 × 103/µl. RESULTS: A weak but significantly positive correlation was found between elevated platelet counts and serum IL-6 (correlation coefficient: R = 0.214, p = 0.006), which became more pronounced in colon and oesophageal cancer if evaluated in the different tumour types (R = 0.292 and R = 0.419, respectively). However, using a multivariant linear regression model (R 2 = 0.47) corrected with haemoglobin, white blood cell count, and advanced disease stage, the analysis showed no significant correlation between serum IL-6 and platelet counts. CONCLUSIONS: In gastrointestinal cancer our study did not support the paracrine-mediated paraneoplastic pathway described in ovarian tumors. Thrombocytosis showed significant correlation with white blood cells instead of serum IL-6, which implies that the inflammatory process may influence both parameters. Further studies are needed on larger patient cohorts.

Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte and Platelet-To-Lymphocyte Ratios as Prognostic Markers of Survival in Patients with Head and Neck Tumours-Results of a Retrospective Multicentric Study.

BACKGROUND: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) may be useful for drawing conclusions about the survival of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. METHODS: Clinical data of 156 patients managed for HNSCC at two head and neck surgery centres were analyzed retrospectively. We studied the relationships between survival and PLR as well as NLR. RESULTS: With regards to 5-year survival, the difference between the two groups with PLR values lower or higher than the threshold was statistically significant (p = 0.004), and we found the same for disease-free survival (p = 0.05), and tumour-specific mortality (p = 0.009). Concerning NLR, the difference in tumour-specific survival was statistically significant (p = 0.006). According to the multivariate analysis, NLR values higher than the threshold indicated an enhanced risk for overall as well as for tumour-specific mortality. CONCLUSION: In HNSCC patients, a high NLR may be considered as an independent risk factor for 5-year overall survival.

Carcinoid Tumor in Accidental, Asymptomatic Meckel's Diverticulum.

Although Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital gastrointestinal disorder, it is controversial whether asymptomatic diverticula in adults should be respected. The authors report the case of a patient who was operated due to ileus caused by adhesions and a Meckel's diverticulum without any sign of inflammation was accidentally noted and removed. As a surprise, the pathological examination of the diverticulum proved carcinoid tumor, a neuroendocrine malignant tumor. The case raises the importance of the removal of asymptomatic Meckel's diverticulum.