[Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics and differential diagnosis of common sellar cystic lesions]

Objective: To investigate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristic and differential diagnostic keypoints of common sellar regional cystic lesions with the purpose of improving differential diagnostic accuracy. Methods: In total, 174 cases of the pathologically diagnosed cystic lesions in sellar region between March 2016 and June 2019 were included in the current retrospective analysis. These cases included Rathke's cleft cyst (n=68), craniopharyngioma (n=48), pituitary adenoma (n=56) and arachnoid cyst (n=2) in the sellar region. The position, texture and morphology of leisions, signal of cystic and solid part, invasion of surrounding tissues and maximum diameter of cysts on the MRI images were evaluated and compared between different groups. SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results: There were several specific changes on several MRI sequences in Rathke's cleft cysts, craniopharyngioma and pituitary adenoma groups. For Rathke's cleft cysts, round shape, rare polycystic structure, lack of solid part and maximum diameter of cysts which was significantly less than that of craniopharyngioma and pituitary adenoma groups ((17.37±6.12) mm vs (30.29±13.51) mm vs (28.18±11.13) mm, t value was 6.680, 5.838, respectively, all P<0.05), were favorable diagnostic criteria. While, the intracystic nodules were mostly found in craniopharyngioma. There was no high signal intensity in cystic wall on T1WI and T2WI of pituitary adenoma. MRI signal of arachnoid cyst in sellar region was basically the same as CSF signal, with low signal intensity on T1WI and DWI, high signal intensity on T2WI, without enhanced signal. Conclusions: Common sellar regional cystic lesions showed characteristic manifestations on different MRI sequences. Valuable information in the morphology, MRI signal intensity, maximum diameter measurements may improve accuracy of differential diagnosis for sellar regional cystic lesions.

Phase I study of the checkpoint kinase 1 inhibitor GDC-0575 in combination with gemcitabine in patients with refractory solid tumors

BACKGROUND

Checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibition following chemotherapy-elicited DNA damage overrides cell cycle arrest and induces mitotic catastrophe and cell death. GDC-0575 is a highly-selective oral small-molecule Chk1 inhibitor that results in tumor shrinkage and growth delay in xenograft models. We evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic properties of GDC-0575 alone and in combination with gemcitabine. Antitumor activity and Chk1 pathway modulation were assessed.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

In this phase I open-label study, in the dose escalation stage, patients were enrolled in a GDC-0575 monotherapy Arm (1) or GDC-0575 combination with gemcitabine Arm (2) to determine the maximum tolerated dose. Patients in arm 2 received either i.v. gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 (arm 2a) or 500 mg/m2 (arm 2b), followed by GDC-0575 (45 or 80 mg, respectively, as RP2D). Stage II enrolled disease-specific cohorts.

RESULTS

Of 102 patients treated, 70% were female, the median age was 59 years (range 27-85), and 47% were Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group PS 0. The most common tumor type was breast (37%). The most frequent adverse events (all grades) related to GDC-0575 and/or gemcitabine were neutropenia (68%), anemia (48%), nausea (43%), fatigue (42%), and thrombocytopenia (35%). Maximum concentrations of GDC-0575 were achieved within 2 hours of dosing, and half-life was ∼23 hours. No pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction was observed between GDC-0575 and gemcitabine. Among patients treated with GDC-0575 and gemcitabine, there were four confirmed partial responses, three occurring in patients with tumors harboring TP53 mutation. Pharmacodynamic data were consistent with GDC-0575 inhibition of gemcitabine-induced expression of pCDK1/2.

CONCLUSION

GDC-0575 can be safely administered as a monotherapy and in combination with gemcitabine; however, overall tolerability with gemcitabine was modest. Hematological toxicities were frequent but manageable. Preliminary antitumor activity was observed but limited to a small number of patients with a variety of refractory solid tumors treated with GDC-0575 and gemcitabine.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER

NCT01564251.

A retrospective study of changes of histopathology of nasal polyps in adult Chinese in central China

BACKGROUND

The factors contributing to the eosinophilic inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) remain elusive. This study was designed to investigate the inflammatory patterns and tissue remodeling of CRSwNP in patients from central China at two time points over 14 years apart and the influence of age.

METHODS

One hundred and eight CRSwNP patients enrolled in 2000 and 2001 (group A), and 134 CRSwNP patients enrolled in 2014 and 2015 (group B) were retrospectively studied. Hematoxylin-eosin stained tissue sections were used to study characteristics of inflammation and tissue remodeling. Immunohistochemistry was used to further evaluate the cells positive for eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), IL-5, IgE, tryptase or myeloperoxidase (MPO). Time- and age-related difference was analyzed.

RESULTS

The number of eosinophils and proportion of eosinophilic CRSwNP were increased, whereas the numbers of total inflammatory cells and lymphocytes were decreased in group B as compared with group A. Group B had severer epithelial squamous metaplasia and basement membrane thickening, and a lower number of mucosal glands than group A. Higher numbers of ECP plus, IL-5 plus and IgE plus cells were detected in group B than those in group A. The elderly (60 yrs or older) and non-elderly (less than 60 yrs) had a comparable number of eosinophils and ratio of eosinophilic CRSwNP.

CONCLUSION

Eosinophilic inflammation has been significantly augmented over time, which is associated with increased Th2 response and IgE production, and accompanied by exaggerated epithelium remodeling in CRSwNP patients from central China. Age has no significant influence on eosinophilic inflammation.

Association of Thyroid Function Test Abnormalities and Thyroid Autoimmunity With Preterm Birth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Importance

Maternal hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are risk factors for preterm birth. Milder thyroid function test abnormalities and thyroid autoimmunity are more prevalent, but it remains controversial if these are associated with preterm birth.

Objective

To study if maternal thyroid function test abnormalities and thyroid autoimmunity are risk factors for preterm birth.

Data Sources and Study Selection

Studies were identified through a search of the Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar databases from inception to March 18, 2018, and by publishing open invitations in relevant journals. Data sets from published and unpublished prospective cohort studies with data on thyroid function tests (thyrotropin [often referred to as thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH] and free thyroxine [FT4] concentrations) or thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody measurements and gestational age at birth were screened for eligibility by 2 independent reviewers. Studies in which participants received treatment based on abnormal thyroid function tests were excluded.

Data Extraction and Synthesis

The primary authors provided individual participant data that were analyzed using mixed-effects models.

Main Outcomes and Measures

The primary outcome was preterm birth (<37 weeks' gestational age).

Results

From 2526 published reports, 35 cohorts were invited to participate. After the addition of 5 unpublished data sets, a total of 19 cohorts were included. The study population included 47 045 pregnant women (mean age, 29 years; median gestational age at blood sampling, 12.9 weeks), of whom 1234 (3.1%) had subclinical hypothyroidism (increased thyrotropin concentration with normal FT4 concentration), 904 (2.2%) had isolated hypothyroxinemia (decreased FT4 concentration with normal thyrotropin concentration), and 3043 (7.5%) were TPO antibody positive; 2357 (5.0%) had a preterm birth. The risk of preterm birth was higher for women with subclinical hypothyroidism than euthyroid women (6.1% vs 5.0%, respectively; absolute risk difference, 1.4% [95% CI, 0%-3.2%]; odds ratio [OR], 1.29 [95% CI, 1.01-1.64]). Among women with isolated hypothyroxinemia, the risk of preterm birth was 7.1% vs 5.0% in euthyroid women (absolute risk difference, 2.3% [95% CI, 0.6%-4.5%]; OR, 1.46 [95% CI, 1.12-1.90]). In continuous analyses, each 1-SD higher maternal thyrotropin concentration was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth (absolute risk difference, 0.2% [95% CI, 0%-0.4%] per 1 SD; OR, 1.04 [95% CI, 1.00-1.09] per 1 SD). Thyroid peroxidase antibody-positive women had a higher risk of preterm birth vs TPO antibody-negative women (6.6% vs 4.9%, respectively; absolute risk difference, 1.6% [95% CI, 0.7%-2.8%]; OR, 1.33 [95% CI, 1.15-1.56]).

Conclusions and Relevance

Among pregnant women without overt thyroid disease, subclinical hypothyroidism, isolated hypothyroxinemia, and TPO antibody positivity were significantly associated with higher risk of preterm birth. These results provide insights toward optimizing clinical decision-making strategies that should consider the potential harms and benefits of screening programs and levothyroxine treatment during pregnancy.

Rapid and equipment-free detection of Phytophthora capsici using lateral flow strip-based recombinase polymerase amplification assay

Phytophthora capsici is an important oomycete pathogen that causes devastating diseases in various crops. Methods for the rapid detection of P. capsici are important for disease control and eradication programmes. Here, we developed an assay based on lateral flow strip-based recombinase polymerase amplification (LF-RPA) for the rapid and equipment-free detection of P. capsici. The specific primers and a probe were designed using the sequence of Ypt1, and the optimal assay conditions were 40°C for 20 min. The specificity of the assay was verified using closely related oomycetes and fungal species, and its detection limit was 10 pg of genomic DNA. In combination with a simple DNA extraction method, the LF-RPA assay enabled detection of P. capsici in diseased pepper samples without specialized equipment within 30 min. Consequently, the LF-RPA assay developed in this study enables rapid and equipment-free detection of P. capsici and has potential for further development as a diagnostic kit for application in the field or in resource-limited laboratories. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: We developed a novel assay based on lateral flow strip-based recombinase polymerase amplification (LF-RPA) for the rapid and equipment-free detection of Phytophthora capsici. In combination with a simple DNA extraction method, the LF-RPA assay detected P. capsici in field samples without specialized equipment within 30 min. The assay has potential for further development as a diagnostic kit for application in the field or in resource-limited laboratories.

Measurement of the Antineutrino Spectrum from ^{235}U Fission at HFIR with PROSPECT

This Letter reports the first measurement of the ^{235}U ν[over ¯]_{e} energy spectrum by PROSPECT, the Precision Reactor Oscillation and Spectrum experiment, operating 7.9 m from the 85  MW_{th} highly enriched uranium (HEU) High Flux Isotope Reactor. With a surface-based, segmented detector, PROSPECT has observed 31678±304(stat) ν[over ¯]_{e}-induced inverse beta decays, the largest sample from HEU fission to date, 99% of which are attributed to ^{235}U. Despite broad agreement, comparison of the Huber ^{235}U model to the measured spectrum produces a χ^{2}/ndf=51.4/31, driven primarily by deviations in two localized energy regions. The measured ^{235}U spectrum shape is consistent with a deviation relative to prediction equal in size to that observed at low-enriched uranium power reactors in the ν[over ¯]_{e} energy region of 5-7 MeV.

PREGABALIN TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL NERVE DAMAGE IN A MURINE DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY MODEL

Context

Peripheral nerve lesions are a major complication of diabetes mellitus, the main clinical manifestations of which are numbness and pain involving the limbs.

Objective

To determine the correlation between pregabalin treatment and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

Design

An experimental animal study in BALB/c mice.

Subjects and Methods

Diabetes models are established by injecting streptozotocin (STZ) into the abdominal cavities of mice. The correlation between the treatment effect, time, and dosage of pregabalin was determined. The effect of a type 1 organic cation transporter (Octn1) in the absorption of pregabalin was evaluated.

Results

Pregabalin reduced tactile allodynia in diabetic mice. The best analgesic effect occurred when intestinal absorption was increased. Octn1 mediated pregabalin entry into intestinal epithelial cells, which influenced the absorption of pregabalin with a time-dependent fluctuation in the small intestine. Peripheral nerve damage caused by diabetes was dependent on time and dose of pregabalin, which was related to the regular expression of Octn1 in small intestinal epithelium.

Conclusions

Peripheral nerve damage caused by diabetes was dependent on time and dosage of pregabalin, which was related to the regular expression of Octn1 in small intestinal epithelium.

Lymphocyte and its CD4+ and CD8+ subgroup changes after paraquat poisoning

OBJECTIVE

Paraquat (PQ) poisoning is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Poor prognostic outcomes have been attributed to the herbicide's toxicity and the lack of effective treatments. Our study aims to investigate the changes in lymphocyte count in both patients who survived and died from PQ poisoning and explore the prognostic value.

METHOD

This is a retrospective case serials observational study. Adult patients admitted with acute PQ poisoning. The notes of 1000 patients who presented with acute PQ poisoning were reviewed. One hundred thirty patients having the T lymphocyte met the inclusion criteria and were grouped into those that survived the poisoning (95) and non-survivors (35).

RESULTS

On admission, non-survivors had a higher ingestion volume of PQ and urine PQ concentration as well as higher severity indices (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation 2, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment, and Poisoning Severity Score). Patients in the survival group had a higher dosage of immunosuppressant and a longer hospital stay. Leukocytes, especially neutrophils, were higher among non-survivors; however, the converse was found with lymphocytes. T lymphocyte (CD3) count was consistently higher among survivors as well as the subgroups CD4+ and CD8+. No differences in the ratio of CD4/CD8 were found between the groups.

CONCLUSION

Our study has shown that changes in lymphocyte count as its subgroups could indicate a host's immune status and lymphocytes play an important role as a surrogate marker of host immunity, which could be a useful prognostic tool in the assessment of this disease.

Lower dietary fibre intake, but not total water consumption, is associated with constipation: a population-based analysis

BACKGROUND

Associations between constipation and dietary fibre and water intake, as well as various lifestyle factors, have not been fully evaluated. The present study aimed to investigate associations between fibre and water intake and constipation, as well as other possible risk factors for constipation, in a large adult population.

METHODS

Data obtained from 14 024 adults aged ≥20 years from three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2010, who had completed a bowel health questionnaire, were included in this cross-sectional population-based study. Variables included demographics, lifestyle and dietary factors, comorbidities and laboratory parameters. Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine associations between potential risk factors and constipation.

RESULTS

Among 17 132 participants ≥20 years, 2401 (14%) did not complete bowel health questionnaires and were excluded, along with pregnant women (n = 461) and participants without dietary sample weight on day 1 (n = 246), leaving data from 14 024 participants available for analysis. Multivariate analysis revealed that black race/ethnicity [odds ratio (OR) = 1.380, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.054-1.809], a lower than 12th grade education (OR = 1.420, 95% CI = 1.154-1.749) or high school education (OR = 1.339, 95% CI = 1.057-1.697), lower income/poverty ratios (1.3-3.49 versus ≥3.5: OR = 1.261, 95% CI = 1.015-1.567), normal weight (OR = 1.913, 95% CI = 1.534-2.386) or overweight (OR = 1.536, 95% CI = 1.207-1.955), depression (OR = 1.610, 95% CI = 1.119-2.315) and poor teeth (OR = 1.441, 95% CI = 1.100-1.888) were associated with an increased risk for constipation. Lower dietary fibre intake was associated with a greater risk of constipation. Total water consumption was significantly associated an with an increased risk of constipation in univariate analysis, but not in multivariate analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

Lower dietary fibre intake, but not poor water consumption, was associated with a greater risk of constipation in US adults.

Graphene-Activated Optoplasmonic Nanomembrane Cavities for Photodegradation Detection

Graphene, with its excellent chemical stability, biocompatibility, and capability of electric field enhancement, has a great potential in optical and optoelectronic applications with superior performances by integrating with conventional optical and plasmonic devices. Here, we design and demonstrate graphene-activated optoplasmonic cavities based on rolled-up nanomembranes, which are employed for in situ monitoring the photodegradation dynamics of organic dye molecules on the molecular level in real time. The presence of the graphene layer significantly enhances the electric field of hybrid optoplasmonic modes at the cavity surface, enabling a highly sensitive surface detection. The degradation of rhodamine 6G molecules on the graphene-activated sensor surface is triggered by localized laser irradiation and monitored by measuring the optical resonance shift. Our demonstration paves the way for real-time, high-precision analysis of photodegradation by resonance-based optical sensors, which promises the comprehensive understanding of degradation mechanism and exploration of effective photocatalysts.

[Clinical study of S-1 single agent adjuvant chemotherapy in the radical resection of extrahepatic biliary carcinoma]

Objective: To explore the clinical efficacy of S-1 single agent adjuvant chemotherapy for the patients undergoing radical resection of extrahepatic biliary carcinoma. Methods: The clinical data of 108 patients with extrahepatic biliary carcinoma receiving radical resection who were admitted from January 2014 to June 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 62 males(57.4%)and 46 females(42.6%),with a median age of 59 years (range:26 to 79 years),10 cases(9.3%) in stage Ⅱ,85 cases(78.7%) in stage Ⅲ, and 13 cases (12.0%) in stage Ⅳ, 40 cases(37.0%) of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, 8 cases(7.4%) of middle cholangiocarcinoma, 25 cases (23.2%) of distal cholangiocarcinoma, 35 cases(32.4%) of gallbladder carcinoma.After radical resection of extrahepatic biliary carcinoma, 49 patients receiving S-1 single agent chemotherapy and 59 patients receiving non-special treatment were divided into the chemotherapy group and the operation group,respectively. All the dates of the patients were followed up and collected with the overall survival time,tumor-free survival time,1,2 and 3-year survival rate after operation,and the rate of major toxic reaction during chemotherapy of the chemotherapy group. Survival curve was drawn by the Kaplan-Meier method, and survival analysis was done using the Log-rank test. Results: There were no significant differences in the general date of two groups(sex, age, tumor size, tumor site, TNM stages, degree of differentiation). The median overall survival time and the median tumor-free survival time in the chemotherapy group were 27 months and 21 months,respectively,and in the operation group were 21 months and 17 months,respectively. There were differences between the two groups in the overall survival rates(χ(2)=3.967,P<0.05) and the 2 and 3-year survival rate(63.3%,36.6%;41.6%,20.4%;χ(2)=4.510,P<0.05;χ(2)=6.143,P<0.05),but the 1-year overall survival rate (83.4%,79.7%)was not statistically significant(χ(2)=0.286,P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the tumor-free survival time,1,2 and 3-year tumor-free survival rate(77.6%,41.4%,33.1%;62.7%,30.9%,21.2%)between the two groups(χ(2)=0.876,P>0.05;χ(2)=0.252,P>0.05;χ(2)=1.571,P>0.05;χ(2)=3.323,P>0.05,respectively). The main toxic reaction during chemotherapy were dyspepsia(28.6%, 14/49), anemia(26.5%, 13/49), and leukopenia(22.5%, 11/49), all of which were mild. Conclusion: S-1 single agent chemotherapy after radical reseetion of extrahepatic biliary carcinoma could effectly improve the survival of patients and all of the main toxic reaction during chemotherapy were mild.

Simplified LC-MS/MS method for quantification of IG-105, a novel tubulin ligand, and its application to the pharmacokinetic study in rats at the anticancer effective dose

IG-105, N-(2, 6-dimethoxypyridine-3-yl)-9-methylcarbazole-3-sulfonamide, a novel carbazole sulfonamide, shows a potent anticancer activity in a variety of human tumor cells in vitro and in vivo. In the present study, a rapid and convenient liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed and applied to the pharmacokinetic study of IG-105 in rats. Chromatographic separation was accomplished on a C₁₈ column using an isocratic mobile phase of acetonitrile-water-acetic acid (56:44:0.2, v/v/v). The ion transitions of IG-105 and combretastatin A4 (internal standard) in selected reaction monitoring mode were m/z 398→154 and m/z 317→286, respectively. The assay exhibited good linearity over the range of 2-512 ng/mL. Intra- and inter-day precisions were within 8.2 %, and the accuracies ranged from -6.0 to 3.7 %. The extraction recoveries were higher than 90 %, and the matrix effects were negligible. All quality control samples were stable at different storage conditions. The validated LC-MS/MS method was successfully applied to a preclinical pharmacokinetic study of IG-105 in rats after a single oral dose of 100, 250, or 1000 mg/kg which showed tumor growth inhibition activity. The absorption of IG-105 was proved to be rapid but saturated to a certain extent into the blood circulation, from where it was distributed and eliminated gradually.

[Kindlin-2 promotes gallbladder cancer metastasis and invasion by inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition]

Objective: To investigate the effects of Kindlin-2 on malignant phenotypes of human gallbladder cancer cells and discuss the mechanisms. Methods: The expression level of Kindlin-2 in 30 cases of gallbladder cancer tissues and adjacent non-tumoral tissues collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between September 2012 and May 2013 was assessed by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry.Lentivirus-mediated Kindlin-2 overexpression was used in gallbladder cancer cell lines GBC-SD and SGC-996.Transwell assay and adhesion assay were investigated to explore the functional role of Kindlin-2 on gallbladder cancer cells.Western Blot was used to test the protein change of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) characteristics. The t-test was used to analyzed results. Results: The RNA and protein levels of Kindlin-2 in gallbladder cancer tissues were higher than in the non-tumoral tissues (t=4.372, P=0.001; t=7.477, P=0.000). The expression level of Kindlin-2 in gallbladder cancer tissues was correlated with Nevin stage(χ(2)=5.932, P=0.035). Compared with control groups, the cell-matrix adhesion ability of GBC-SD and SGC-996 with Kindlin-2 overexpression was obviously promoted(1.66±0.03 vs. 1.07±0.22, t=2.710, P=0.041; 2.66±0.24 vs. 1.03±0.02, t=6.610, P=0.020). The number of GBC-SD and SGC-996 cells with Kindlin-2 overexpression passing through the Transwell chamber matrix increased significantly compared with the control groups(116.1±13.9 vs. 54.7±8.4, t=3.781, P=0.019; 136.3±7.5 vs. 64.3±6.4, t=7.302, P=0.002). The wound healing rate of GBC-SD with Kindlin-2 overexpression at 12-hour and 24-hour was higher than that of the group ((42.9±2.2)% vs. (29.7±1.7)%, t=4.690, P=0.009; (65.0±2.4)% vs.(40.4±2.0)%, t=7.945, P=0.001). The wound healing rate of SGC-996 with Kindlin-2 overexpression at 12-hour and 24-hour was also higher than that of the group ((32.9±1.3)% vs. (24.1±1.5)%, t=4.518, P=0.011; (51.3±1.1)% vs. (39.2±1.1)%, t=8.001, P=0.001). The characteristics of EMT were induced in gallbladder cancer cells with Kindlin-2 overexpression, including the up-regulation of N-cadherin, Vemintin and the down-regulation of E-cadherin. Conclusion: The expression of Kindlin-2 is up-regulated in gallbladder cancer tissues and Kindlin-2 promoted the malignant phenotypes of gallbladder cancer cells partially by epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

[Comparison of prognosis between invasive micropapillary carcinoma and invasive ductal carcinoma of breast: a single center, retrospective case-control study]

Objective: To elucidate the clinicopathological characters and prognostic factors of invasive micropapillary carcinoma of the breast (IMPC) by compared with invasive ductal carcinoma, not otherwise specified of the breast (IDC). Methods: The retrospective study was performed with female patients who had undergone curative resection for breast cancer without neoadjuvant chemotherapy from June 2008 to April 2016 in Breast Center of Beijing Hospital. Forty-seven mixed or pure IMPC patients and 93 pure IDC patients(admitted in the same center from October 2008 to January 2016 ) were matched for tumor stage, nodal status and age. Follow-up was done every 3 to 6 months postoperatively. The deadline was July 31, 2016. The curves of disease free survival and overall survival were drawn by the Kaplan-Meier method, and survival rates were compared by means of the Log-rank test. Potential prognostic variables that were identified on univariate analysis were analyzed with Cox's proportional hazards regression model for multivariate analysis. The χ(2) test or Fisher's exact test was used to compare distributions across 2 groups and the Mann-Whitney U test or t test was used to analyze the medians or means of 2 groups. Results: With exact matches, the rates of lymphovascular invasion (LVI) (29.8% vs. 12.9%, χ(2)=5.885, P=0.015)and histological grade 3 (40.4% vs. 21.5%, χ(2)=-2.690, P=0.007) were both significantly higher in patients with IMPC than that in IDC group, but the survival between the two pathological types were not significantly different (all P>0.05). The percent of IMPC component didn't influence the clinicopathologic characters (all P >0.05), but a significantly longer median disease free survival (χ(2)=11.731, P=0.001) when the patients had more than 50% of IMPC component was found. Conclusions: Higher rates of LVI and histological grade 3 were found in IMPC than that in IDC, but the survival was comparable between the two groups. A longer DFS occurred in patients with IMPC component more than 50%.