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Cicuendez R, Nogales L, Bueno A, Gonzalez De Zarate S, Calvo D, Andres C, Bueno P, Zarca E, Muñoz MF, Bermejo J, Eiros JM, Gandia F, Andaluz-Ojeda D. Sustained prognostic value of proadrenomedulin in severe sepsis and septic shock. Intensive Care Med Exp 2015. [PMCID: PMC4797757 DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Corcia P, Vourc'h P, Guennoc AM, Del Mar Amador M, Blasco H, Andres C, Couratier P, Gordon PH, Meininger V. Pure cerebellar ataxia linked to large C9orf72 repeat expansion. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener 2015; 17:301-3. [PMID: 26609732 DOI: 10.3109/21678421.2015.1113298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cicuendez R, Nogales L, Bueno A, Gonzalez De Zarate S, Calvo D, Andres C, Bueno P, Zarca E, Muñoz MF, Bermejo J, Eiros JM, Gandia F, Andaluz-Ojeda D. Prognostic Value of Proadrenomedulin in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Is Independent of Etiology and Focus of Infection. Intensive Care Med Exp 2015. [PMCID: PMC4796073 DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Langevin P, Gross A, Burnie S, Bédard-Brochu MS, Empey B, Dugas E, Dobrescu FM, Andres C, Graham N, Goldsmith C, Brønfort G, Hoving J, LeBlanc F. Manipulation for neck pain: a cochrane review update. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Blasco H, Nadal-Desbarats L, Pradat PF, Beltran S, Andres C, Corcia P. Les biomarqueurs dans la SLA : l’apport de la combinaison de paramètres cliniques et métabolomiques pour prédire la progression de la maladie. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2015.01.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Quaranta M, Knapp B, Garzorz N, Mattii M, Pullabhatla V, Pennino D, Andres C, Traidl-Hoffmann C, Cavani A, Theis FJ, Ring J, Schmidt-Weber CB, Eyerich S, Eyerich K. Intraindividual genome expression analysis reveals a specific molecular signature of psoriasis and eczema. Sci Transl Med 2015; 6:244ra90. [PMID: 25009230 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3008946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Previous attempts to gain insight into the pathogenesis of psoriasis and eczema by comparing their molecular signatures were hampered by the high interindividual variability of those complex diseases. In patients affected by both psoriasis and nonatopic or atopic eczema simultaneously (n = 24), an intraindividual comparison of the molecular signatures of psoriasis and eczema identified genes and signaling pathways regulated in common and exclusive for each disease across all patients. Psoriasis-specific genes were important regulators of glucose and lipid metabolism, epidermal differentiation, as well as immune mediators of T helper 17 (TH17) responses, interleukin-10 (IL-10) family cytokines, and IL-36. Genes in eczema related to epidermal barrier, reduced innate immunity, increased IL-6, and a TH2 signature. Within eczema subtypes, a mutually exclusive regulation of epidermal differentiation genes was observed. Furthermore, only contact eczema was driven by inflammasome activation, apoptosis, and cellular adhesion. On the basis of this comprehensive picture of the pathogenesis of psoriasis and eczema, a disease classifier consisting of NOS2 and CCL27 was created. In an independent cohort of eczema (n = 28) and psoriasis patients (n = 25), respectively, this classifier diagnosed all patients correctly and also identified initially misdiagnosed or clinically undifferentiated patients.
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Franz R, Andres C. [Cheilitis granulomatosa and Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome. Intralymphatic histiocytosis as valuable diagnostic indication]. DER PATHOLOGE 2014; 35:177-81. [PMID: 24619529 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-013-1850-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Intravascular and/or intralymphatic cell aggregations can occur in malignant tumors as well as in benign reactive conditions, such as chronic inflammatory diseases. This article discusses the valuable histomorphological aspects of intralymphatic histiocytosis (or granuloma) in the differential diagnostics to other entities exemplified by a case report on juvenile cheilitis granulomatosa. In addition other benign entities sometimes presenting with the phenomenon of intravascular histiocytosis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, orthopedic metal implants and Rosai-Dorfman disease) are discussed.
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Guilleminault L, Azzopardi N, Arnoult C, Sobilo J, Hervé V, Montharu J, Guillon A, Andres C, Herault O, Le Pape A, Diot P, Lemarié E, Paintaud G, Gouilleux-Gruart V, Heuzé-Vourc'h N. Fate of inhaled monoclonal antibodies after the deposition of aerosolized particles in the respiratory system. J Control Release 2014; 196:344-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2014.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Kurz C, Wunderlich S, Spieler D, Schwaiger BJ, Andres C, Traidl-Hoffmann C, Ilg R. Acute transverse myelitis and psoriasiform dermatitis associated with Sjoegren's syndrome: a case report. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:580. [PMID: 25167870 PMCID: PMC4162968 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinical complications of Sjoegren's syndrome include myelitis and skin manifestations. There is scarce observational data and a lack of randomised controlled studies regarding the treatment of Sjoegren's syndrome in the presence of such complications. CASE PRESENTATION Here we report the case of a 41-year-old Caucasian female patient with biopsy-proven Sjoegren's syndrome who initially presented with generalized exanthema and subsequently developed acute extensive transverse myelitis. In view of the rapid deterioration we opted for an intensive treatment using a combination of corticosteroid pulse therapy, plasmapheresis and cyclophosphamide, which we later changed to rituximab. Under that treatment the skin manifestations resolved entirely whereas transverse myelitis showed incomplete remission. CONCLUSION Severe neurological and dermatological complications may occur in Sjoegren's syndrome. This suggests a close yet currently unclear pathogenetic relationship. Intensive immunosuppressant treatment resulted in significant improvement of both symptom clusters. Skin manifestations may precede other severe complications in Sjoegren's syndrome and therefore require particular attention.
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Lücke C, Foldyna B, Andres C, Boehmer-Lasthaus S, Grothoff M, Nitzsche S, Gutberlet M, Lehmkuhl L. Post-processing in cardiovascular computed tomography: performance of a client server solution versus a stand-alone solution. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2014; 186:1111-21. [PMID: 25122171 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1366726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the performance of server-based (CSS) versus stand-alone post-processing software (ES) for the evaluation of cardiovascular CT examinations (cvCT) and to determine the crucial steps. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data of 40 patients (20 patients for coronary artery evaluation and 20 patients prior to transcatheter aortic valve implantation [TAVI]) were evaluated by 5 radiologists with CSS and ES. Data acquisition was performed using a dual-source 128-row CT unit (SOMATOM Definition Flash, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) and a 64-row CT unit (Brilliance 64, Philips, Hamburg, Germany). The following workflow was evaluated: Data loading, aorta and coronary segmentation, curved multiplanar reconstruction (cMPR) and 3 D volume rendering technique (3D-VRT), measuring of coronary artery stenosis and planimetry of the aortic annulus. The time requirement and subjective quality for the workflow were evaluated. RESULTS The coronary arteries as well as the TAVI data could be evaluated significantly faster with CSS (5.5 ± 2.9 min and 8.2 ± 4.0 min, respectively) than with ES (13.9 ± 5.2 min and 15.2 ± 10.9 min, respectively, p ≤ 0.01). Segmentation of the aorta (CSS: 1.9 ± 2.0 min, ES: 3.7 ± 3.3 min), generating cMPR of coronaries (CSS: 0.5 ± 0.2 min, ES: 5.1 ± 2.6 min), aorta and iliac vessels (CSS: 0.5 ± 0.4 min and 0.4 ± 0.4 min, respectively, ES: 1.6 ± 0.7 min and 2.8 ± 3 min, respectively) could be performed significantly faster with CSS than with ES with higher quality of cMPR, measuring of coronary stenosis and 3D-VRT (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Evaluation of cvCT can be accomplished significantly faster and better with CSS than with ES. The segmentation remains the most time-consuming workflow step, so optimization of segmentation algorithms could improve performance even further.
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Garzorz N, Papanagiotou V, Atenhan A, Andres C, Eyerich S, Eyerich K, Ring J, Brockow K. Pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, psoriasis, arthritis and suppurative hidradenitis (PAPASH)-syndrome: a new entity within the spectrum of autoinflammatory syndromes? J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 30:141-3. [PMID: 25070077 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Lehmkuhl L, Schaaf S, Foldyna B, Lücke C, Andres C, Aspern KV, Grothoff M, Gutberlet M. Prädiktoren für aortale Größenzunahmen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2014. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1372920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Jaeger T, Mourantchanian V, Gutermuth J, Hein R, Andres C, Ring J, Brockow K. Periorbital edema. Int J Dermatol 2014; 53:937-9. [PMID: 24738945 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jaeger T, Nowak J, Ring J, Brockow K, Andres C, Gutermuth J. Periorbital papules and erythematous-brownish plaques on the neck and axilla. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2014; 29:1651-3. [PMID: 24735195 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Forster D, Andres C, Verma R, Zundel C, Messmer MM, Mäder P. Yield and economic performance of organic and conventional cotton-based farming systems--results from a field trial in India. PLoS One 2013; 8:e81039. [PMID: 24324659 PMCID: PMC3852008 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The debate on the relative benefits of conventional and organic farming systems has in recent time gained significant interest. So far, global agricultural development has focused on increased productivity rather than on a holistic natural resource management for food security. Thus, developing more sustainable farming practices on a large scale is of utmost importance. However, information concerning the performance of farming systems under organic and conventional management in tropical and subtropical regions is scarce. This study presents agronomic and economic data from the conversion phase (2007-2010) of a farming systems comparison trial on a Vertisol soil in Madhya Pradesh, central India. A cotton-soybean-wheat crop rotation under biodynamic, organic and conventional (with and without Bt cotton) management was investigated. We observed a significant yield gap between organic and conventional farming systems in the 1(st) crop cycle (cycle 1: 2007-2008) for cotton (-29%) and wheat (-27%), whereas in the 2(nd) crop cycle (cycle 2: 2009-2010) cotton and wheat yields were similar in all farming systems due to lower yields in the conventional systems. In contrast, organic soybean (a nitrogen fixing leguminous plant) yields were marginally lower than conventional yields (-1% in cycle 1, -11% in cycle 2). Averaged across all crops, conventional farming systems achieved significantly higher gross margins in cycle 1 (+29%), whereas in cycle 2 gross margins in organic farming systems were significantly higher (+25%) due to lower variable production costs but similar yields. Soybean gross margin was significantly higher in the organic system (+11%) across the four harvest years compared to the conventional systems. Our results suggest that organic soybean production is a viable option for smallholder farmers under the prevailing semi-arid conditions in India. Future research needs to elucidate the long-term productivity and profitability, particularly of cotton and wheat, and the ecological impact of the different farming systems.
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Lehmkuhl L, Foldyna B, Haensig M, von Aspern K, Lücke C, Andres C, Grothoff M, Riese F, Nitzsche S, Holzhey D, Linke A, Mohr FW, Gutberlet M. Role of preprocedural computed tomography in transcatheter aortic valve implantation. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013; 185:941-949. [PMID: 24490256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is currently considered an acceptable alternative for the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis and a high perioperative risk or a contraindication for open surgery. The benefit of TAVI significantly outweighs the risk of the procedure in patients requiring treatment that are not suitable for open surgery, and leads to a lower mortality in the one-year follow-up. The absence of a direct view of the aortic root and valve remains a challenge for the transcatheter approach. While direct inspection of the aortic valve during open surgery allows an adequate prosthesis choice, it is crucial for TAVI to know the individual anatomical details prior to the procedure in order to assure adequate planning of the procedure and proper prosthesis choice and patient selection. Among the imaging modalities available for the evaluation of patients prior to TAVI, computed tomography (CT) plays a central role in patient selection. CT reliably visualizes the dimensions of the aortic root and allows a proper choice of the prosthesis size. The morphology of the access path and relevant comorbidities can be assessed. The present review summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding the value of CT in the evaluation of patients prior to TAVI. CT plays a central role in patient selection and planning prior to TAVI. CT reliably detects the dimensions of the aortic root including the size of the aortic annulus, the degree of valve calcification and the morphology of the access routes. KEY POINTS CT plays a central role in patient selection and planning prior to TAVI. CT reliably detects the dimensions of the aortic root including the size of the aortic annulus, the degree of valve calcification and the morphology of the access routes. CT provides a more accurate measurement of the aortic annulus than 2D TEE and CT is the only imaging modality that allows a risk assessment for paravalvular leakages based on the calcification of the aortic valve.
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Lehmkuhl L, Foldyna B, Haensig M, von Aspern K, Lücke C, Andres C, Grothoff M, Riese F, Nitzsche S, Holzhey D, Linke A, Mohr FW, Gutberlet M. Role of Preprocedural Computed Tomography in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013; 184:941-9. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1350416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Thum D, Seidl HP, Hein R, Ring J, Andres C, Mempel M. Aktuelle Resistenzmuster von Staphylococcus aureus gegenüber topischen Antibiotika und relevanten Antiseptika bei Patienten mit atopischem Ekzem und Impetigo. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2013. [DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12111_suppl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zirbs M, Mourantchanian V, Radopoulou E, Gutermuth J, Andres C, Ring J, Brockow K. Demodicidosis associated with psoriasis therapy--two case reports. Australas J Dermatol 2013; 54:235-6. [PMID: 23905976 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Thum D, Seidl HP, Hein R, Ring J, Andres C, Mempel M. Current resistance patterns ofStaphylococcus aureustowards topical antibiotics and relevant antiseptics in patients with atopic dermatitis and impetigo. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2013; 11:875-8. [DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Foldyna B, Lücke C, Hänsig M, Holzhey DM, Andres C, Grothoff M, Mohr FW, Gutberlet M, Lehmkuhl L. Perioperative Komplikationen beim transapikalen Aortenklappenersatz (TA-AVI): Einfluss des anatomischen Winkels zwischen linksventrikulärer Längsachse und Ausflusstrakt in der Computertomografie (CT). ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1346475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Idriss MH, Kazlouskaya V, Malhotra S, Andres C, Elston DM. Phosphohistone-H3 and Ki-67 immunostaining in cutaneous pilar leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma (atypical intradermal smooth muscle neoplasm). J Cutan Pathol 2013; 40:557-63. [DOI: 10.1111/cup.12127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2012] [Revised: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Jaeger J, Andres C, Grosber M, Suarez IL, Zirbs M, Ring J, Brockow K. [Generalized skin change in a newborn infant: infectious, genetic or autoimmune cause? Epidermolytic ichthyosis]. MMW Fortschr Med 2013; 155:5, 72. [PMID: 23614180 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-013-0196-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Andres C, Gutberlet M, Lehmkuhl L. [Preoperative CT imaging in infectious endocarditis before urgent indication for heart valve replacement: whole body computerized tomography including coronary evaluation]. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2013; 185:373-5. [PMID: 23440639 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1330429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Malhotra S, Kazlouskaya V, Andres C, Gui J, Elston D. Diagnostic cellular abnormalities in neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of the epidermis: a morphological and statistical study. J Cutan Pathol 2013; 40:371-8. [PMID: 23398548 DOI: 10.1111/cup.12090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 12/16/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distinguishing cellular abnormalities in reactive and malignant lesions is challenging. We compared the incidence and severity of cytological abnormalities in malignant/premalignant and benign epidermal lesions. METHODS One hundred fifty-two biopsies representing 69 malignant/premalignant squamous lesions and 83 benign conditions were studied. Cytological features, including nuclear hyperchromasia, nuclear overlap (crowding), irregular nuclei, high nuclear/cytoplasmic (N/C) ratio, conspicuous nucleoli, delicate inconspicuous nucleoli, clumped chromatin, pleomorphic parakeratosis, normal and abnormal mitotic figures and necrotic keratinocytes, were evaluated and graded. Statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS Irregular nuclei, increased N/C ratio, conspicuous single prominent nucleoli, nuclear overlap (crowding), pleomorphic parakeratosis, nuclear hyperchromasia, necrotic keratinocytes, normal and abnormal mitotic figures and coarse chromatin were seen more frequently in malignant neoplasms (p < 0.05). Abnormal mitotic figures, although uncommon (20.3%), were only noted in the malignant/premalignant group. Certain cytological features were common among both malignant and benign lesions, suggesting that they are of little value. CONCLUSION In the setting of an atypical cutaneous squamous proliferation, nuclear irregularity, increased N/C ratio, conspicuous nucleoli, crowding and hyperchromasia are the most useful indicators of malignancy. In contrast, mitotic figures, necrotic cells and coarse chromatin are less useful. The presence of abnormal mitotic figures is very helpful when present; however, their overall rarity limits their utility.
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