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de Souza AA, Altemani A, de Araujo NS, Texeira LN, de Araújo VC, Soares AB. Estrogen Receptor, Progesterone Receptor, and HER-2 Expression in Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 2019; 12:2632010X19873384. [PMID: 31598607 PMCID: PMC6764050 DOI: 10.1177/2632010x19873384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common salivary gland neoplasm and, although
mostly benign, recurrences, being called recurrent pleomorphic adenoma (RPA) and
malignant transformation to carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA), do occur.
Recently, attention has been focused on molecular targeted cancer therapy in
various tumors, including salivary gland tumors. The aim of this study was to
investigate the role of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and
human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) in PA, RPA, and CXPA. In total,
20 cases of PA, 18 of RPA, and 7 cases of CXPA were immunohistochemically
studied for ER, PR, and HER-2. For evaluation of ER and PR, only nuclear
expression and greater than 10% positive cells were regarded as cutoff criteria.
HER-2 was evaluated semiquantitatively and graded from 0 to 3+. HER-2
amplification was assessed by chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH). Tumors
were negative for ER, PR, and HER-2 in all cases of PA and RPA. A case of CXPA
showed moderate and complete membranous staining, and 6 cases were negative.
HER-2 amplification was not observed in any case. In conclusion, the lack of ER,
PR, and HER-2 expression in PA, RPA, and CXPA suggests that these proteins are
not involved in progression, recurrence, or malignant transformation of PA.
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- Ana Amélia de Souza
- Department of Oral Pathology, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, São Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, Brazil
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Wang X, Luo Y, Li M, Yan H, Sun M, Fan T. Management of salivary gland carcinomas - a review. Oncotarget 2018; 8:3946-3956. [PMID: 27992367 PMCID: PMC5354805 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.13952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Salivary gland carcinomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors with many histological subtypes which occur in both major and minor salivary glands. However, they have a relatively low of incidence. Their rarity limits study size and the ability to perform phase III trials. Therefore, to date, the entire management is usually varied. Certain published studies have paid more attention to the systemic therapy in the management of metastatic or locally recurrent salivary gland cancer, while little effort has been made to study the entire management for this lesions. Although results of treatment for patients with salivary gland carcinoma have improved in recent years, the treatment of salivary gland cancers is still not standardized. And some patients who haven’t received optimal treatment strategies had a reduced survival. In this review, the topics covered include surgery and radiotherapy, selective neck dissection, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, which aimed to summarize the optimal management approaches and to develop recommendations for managing this lesions. For these rare cancers, there is also a need for a determined, coordinated effort to conduct high-quality clinical trials.
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- Xiaoli Wang
- School of Medical and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Medical and Life Sciences, University of Jinan-Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Falchook AD, Zevallos JP, Chera BS. Increased risk of salivary gland cancer among women with a previous cancer diagnosis. Head Neck 2015; 38 Suppl 1:E446-51. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.24016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2014] [Revised: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Aaron D. Falchook
- Department of Radiation Oncology; University of North Carolina Hospitals; Chapel Hill North Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology; University of North Carolina Hospitals; Chapel Hill North Carolina
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; University of North Carolina Hospitals; Chapel Hill North Carolina
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Golusiński W, Wegner A, Trzeciak P, Golusiński P, Sówka M, Kopczyński A, Bromboszcz M, Marszałek A. [The expression assessment of the estrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors in selected malignant tumors of the salivary glands]. Otolaryngol Pol 2013; 67:245-51. [PMID: 24021827 DOI: 10.1016/j.otpol.2013.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2013] [Revised: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 04/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of the malignant tumors of the salivary glands is relatelively low. However, rapid locoregional progression, distant metastases occurrence and high local recurrence rate occurring despite radical surgical treatment, significantly affect the outcome. Malignant tumors of the salivary glands are characterized by low radiosensitivity and poor response to systemic therapy. Therefore there is a need for new targeted therapies which may improve the prognosis. In some aspects, malignant tumors of the salivary glands are similar to breast cancers. Efficacy of hormonal replacement therapy and the treatment with the monoclonal antibody (trastuzumab) in the treatment of breast cancer is well known and confirmed. Criterion determining the qualification for treatment is the presence of hormone receptors and HER2 receptors in the tumor. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2 in selected salivary gland malignancies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study group consisted of 51 patients with the salivary glands cancer. In the study group there were 42 tumors in the parotid gland, 7 tumors of the submandibular gland, 1 in the mucosa of the cheek and 1 tumor in the tongue. Histologically material comprised of muco-epidermoid carcinoma (10), adenoid-cystic carcinoma (8), salivary duct (7), adenocarcinoma (6), squamous cell carcinoma (6), mioepithelial carcinoma (5) and other (9). In all cases immunohistochemical analysis of the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2 receptor was performed. RESULTS The expression of the estrogen receptor was found in 18% of tumors (9 patients). The expression of the progesterone receptor was found in 20% (10 patients). HER2 expression was found in 10% of tumors and was related to only one histological type of tumor - salivary duct carcinoma. CONCLUSION HER2 expression in malignant tumors of the salivary glands, especially in salivary duct carcinoma may be of use in future implementation of new targeted therapies based on monoclonal antibodies.
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- Wojciech Golusiński
- Klinika Chirurgii Głowy, Szyi i Onkologii Laryngologicznej. Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego, Kierownik: prof. dr hab. Wojciech Golusiński, Poznań, Poland; Wielkopolskie Centrum Onkologii im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, Kierownik: prof. dr hab. Julian Malicki, Poznań, Poland
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Kolude B, Adisa A, Adeyemi B, Lawal A. Immunohistochemical expression of oestrogen receptor-α and progesterone receptor in salivary gland tumours. J Oral Pathol Med 2013; 42:716-9. [PMID: 23601083 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The mammary and salivary glands are tubulo-acinar exocrine glands, sharing similar morphological characteristics and tumour histology. It is logical to postulate that they may have similar tumour biology. This study was carried out to define the expression of oestrogen-α (ER-α) and progesterone (PR) in salivary gland tumours (SGTs) presenting at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. METHODS Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples of different salivary gland neoplasms were processed for antibodies to ER-α and PR using the specifications of the manufacturer. Two independent investigators reviewed the slides scoring the pattern and intensity of staining as follows: negative (0), weakly positive (+1), moderately positive (+2) and strongly positive (+3). Data were analysed using version 16 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS16). The level of significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 40 SGTs from 19 males (47.5%) and 21 females (52.5%) were utilised. There were 15 benign and 25 malignant SGTs. ER expression in benign SGTs was 6.7%, while in malignant SGTs, it was 28.0%. There was no statistically significant difference in the gender and mean age distribution between patients with or without positive ER-α expression (χ(2) = 0.37, P = 0.59 Fisher's exact test; t = 0.054, P = 0.96, respectively). About 66.7% of high-grade SGTs was positive for ER while only 20% of the low-grade lesions were positive. CONCLUSION This study showed that ER-α was expressed more in the high-grade malignant SGTs compared with the low-grade malignant SGTs and the benign SGTs.
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- Bamidele Kolude
- Department of Oral Pathology, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Lagha A, Chraiet N, Ayadi M, Krimi S, Allani B, Rifi H, Raies H, Mezlini A. Systemic therapy in the management of metastatic or advanced salivary gland cancers. Oral Oncol 2012; 48:948-957. [PMID: 22698431 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2012.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Accepted: 05/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Salivary gland cancers are very rare tumors. They are characterized by a histologic heterogeneity and a poor outcome. According to this rarity, few prospective data are available to date. No standard recommendations could be held for the use of systemic therapy in these tumors. Several case reports and small studies have investigated the contribution of different agents of chemotherapy. With the extension of molecular biology approach in oncology several signaling pathways have been discovered in different cancers including salivary gland cancers; thus a number of targeted therapies have been investigated. This paper reviewed exhaustively the studies investigating the role of systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy) in salivary gland cancers.
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- Aymen Lagha
- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Salah Azaiez Institute, Tunis, Tunisia
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Systemic therapy in the management of metastatic or advanced salivary gland cancers. HEAD & NECK ONCOLOGY 2012; 4:19. [PMID: 22558945 PMCID: PMC3414773 DOI: 10.1186/1758-3284-4-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Salivary gland cancers are very rare tumors. They are characterized by a histologic heterogeneity and a poor outcome. According to this rarity, few prospective data are available to date. No standard recommendations could be held for the use of systemic therapy in these tumors. Several case reports and small studies have investigated the contribution of different agents of chemotherapy. With the extension of molecular biology approach in oncology several signaling pathways have been discovered in different cancers including salivary gland cancers; thus a number of targeted therapies have been investigated. This paper reviewed exhaustively the studies investigating the role of systemic therapies (chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy) in salivary gland cancers.
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Malignant salivary gland epithelial tumors are histologically diverse with at least 24 recognized distinct entities. In general, malignant tumors account for 15% to 30% of parotid tumors, 40% to 45% of submandibular tumors, 70% to 90% of sublingual tumors, and 50% of minor salivary tumors. Common malignancies include mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, acinic cell carcinoma, salivary duct carcinoma, carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, polymorphous lowgrade adenocarcinoma, and myoepithelial carcinoma. Each tumor type has its own unique histologic variants and prognostic pathologic features, and only mucoepidermoid carcinomas have a formalized grading system. The molecular pathogenesis of certain tumors, such as mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma, has recently begun to be elucidated.
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- Raja R Seethala
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, A614.X PUH, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, A608 PUH, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Novel therapeutic strategies for malignant salivary gland tumors: lessons learned from breast cancer. Int J Otolaryngol 2011; 2011:187623. [PMID: 22164169 PMCID: PMC3227505 DOI: 10.1155/2011/187623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Revised: 08/26/2011] [Accepted: 08/27/2011] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Malignant salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) account for 2–6% of all head and neck cancers. Despite the rarity, MSGTs have been of great interest due to a wide variety of pathological features and high metastasis rates resulting in poor prognosis. Surgical resection followed by radiation therapy represents the main treatment of this malignancy. Adjuvant therapy is reserved for the management of local recurrence, no longer amenable to additional local therapy, and for metastasis. Based on the studies from other types of tumors, particularly breast cancer, the expression and function of sex steroid hormone receptors in cancer have been extensively studied and applied to diagnosis and treatment. Although a number of studies in MSGTs have been published, the rationale for hormone therapy is still controversial due to the disparate results and insufficient number of cases. However, some recent reports have demonstrated that certain salivary gland neoplasms are similar to breast cancer, not only in terms of the pathological features, but also at the molecular level. Here, we shed light on the biological similarity between MSGTs and certain types of breast cancer, and describe the potential use of hormone and additional therapies for MSGTs.
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Carvalho VDC, Silveira VÁS, do Prado RF, Carvalho YR. Effect of estrogen therapy, soy isoflavones, and the combination therapy on the submandibular gland of ovariectomized rats. Pathol Res Pract 2011; 207:300-5. [PMID: 21514062 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2011.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2010] [Revised: 01/03/2011] [Accepted: 01/07/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of estrogen deficiency, estrogen therapy, and soy isoflavones on the salivary glands in female rats. Ninety-six animals were ovariectomized, and 24 were sham-operated. Among the ovariectomized rats, 24 received 17β-estradiol; 24 received isoflavone extract; 24 received a combination therapy of both; and 24 received water as placebo. The submandibular glands were histomorphometrically analyzed. As a result, the ANOVA test revealed that the hormonal deficiency affected the acini and the ducts of ovariectomized rats, reducing their percentage compared to the sham group. All treatments caused an increase in ducts and acini compared to the placebo group. It was concluded that the estrogen deficiency may be related to salivary gland function due to a reduction in the quantity of salivary acini and ducts secondary to ovariectomy. The estrogen therapy, soy isoflavone therapy, and the combination of both are effective in reducing the effects of ovariectomy on the salivary glands.
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- Vinicius Diniz Chaves Carvalho
- Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, São José dos Campos School of Dentistry, State University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Konttinen YT, Stegaev V, Mackiewicz Z, Porola P, Hänninen A, Szodoray P. Salivary glands - "an unisex organ'? Oral Dis 2010; 16:577-85. [PMID: 20412448 DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-0825.2010.01669.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Usually no distinction is made between female and male salivary glands although cyclic changes of and ⁄ or differences in serum and salivary sex steroid concentrations characterize women and men. Moreover, sexual dimorphism is well recognized in salivary glands of rodents.Salivary glands contain estrogen and androgen receptors and are, according to modern high throughput technologies,subjected to gender differences not explainable by gene dose effects by the X chromosome alone. Because sex steroids are lipophilic, it is often thought that approximately 10% of them passively diffuse from plasma to saliva. Indeed, saliva can find use as sample material in sports medicine, pediatrics, veterinary medicine and behavioral sciences. Last but not least, humans and other primates are unique in that they have a reticular zone in their adrenal cortex, which produces dehydroepiandrosterone and androstendione pro-hormones. These are processed in peripheral tissues, not only in female breast and uterus and male prostate, but also in salivary glands by an intracrine enzymatic machinery to active 17b-estradiol,dihydrotestosterone and others, to satisfy and buffer against a constantly changing needs caused by circadian,menstrual, pregnancy and chronobiological hormonal changes in the systemic circulation. Female dominance of Sjögren's syndrome and certain forms of salivary gland cancer probably reflect these gender-based differences.
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- Y T Konttinen
- Department of Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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Ito FA, Ito K, Coletta RD, Vargas PA, Lopes MA. Immunohistochemical study of androgen, estrogen and progesterone receptors in salivary gland tumors. Braz Oral Res 2010; 23:393-8. [PMID: 20027446 DOI: 10.1590/s1806-83242009000400008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2008] [Accepted: 09/22/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this work was to study the immunohistochemical expression of androgen receptor, estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor in pleomorphic adenomas, Warthin's tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas of salivary glands. A total of 41 pleomorphic adenomas, 30 Warthin's tumors, 30 mucoepidermoid carcinomas and 30 adenoid cystic carcinomas were analyzed, and the immunohistochemical expression of these hormone receptors were assessed. It was observed that all cases were negative for estrogen and progesterone receptors. Androgen receptor was positive in 2 cases each of pleomorphic adenoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. In conclusion, the results do not support a role of estrogen and progesterone in the tumorigenesis of pleomorphic adenomas, Warthin's tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinomas and adenoid cystic carcinomas. However, androgen receptors can play a role in a small set of salivary gland tumors, and this would deserve further studies.
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- Fabio Augusto Ito
- Department of Pathology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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McHugh JB, Visscher DW, Barnes EL. Update on selected salivary gland neoplasms. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2009; 133:1763-74. [PMID: 19886710 DOI: 10.5858/133.11.1763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT Malignancies of the salivary gland are uncommon and account for 0.3% of all malignancies. In addition to their rarity, diagnosing these tumors can be challenging given the histologic overlap among various subtypes, their morphologic heterogeneity, and the recent recognition of new entities. OBJECTIVE To provide an overview of 4 salivary gland malignancies that we often see in consultation, with a focus on essential diagnostic features and the importance of reporting pertinent diagnostic information to ensure appropriate clinical management. DATA SOURCES Review of the literature, supplemented by the personal experience of the authors, which is based on their respective institutional experiences and consultation services. CONCLUSIONS When diagnosing carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma, pathologists must report several important pieces of information to allow for optimal clinical management. In addition to histologic subtype, the degree of differentiation as well as the degree of invasion, if any, must be reported because all have prognostic relevance. Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma can be a challenging diagnosis on biopsy specimens. Evaluation of the tumor periphery and nuclear features should lead to the correct diagnosis in most cases. Salivary duct carcinoma is an aggressive malignancy characterized by histologic resemblance to breast carcinoma, high-grade cytologic features, and expression of androgen receptor. Benign and malignant myoepithelial neoplasms have a broad morphologic spectrum, and immunohistochemistry is important in reaching the correct diagnosis.
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- Jonathan B McHugh
- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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Tsinti M, Kassi E, Korkolopoulou P, Kapsogeorgou E, Moutsatsou P, Patsouris E, Manoussakis MN. Functional estrogen receptors alpha and beta are expressed in normal human salivary gland epithelium and apparently mediate immunomodulatory effects. Eur J Oral Sci 2009; 117:498-505. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.2009.00659.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Stenner M, Klussmann JP. Current update on established and novel biomarkers in salivary gland carcinoma pathology and the molecular pathways involved. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2008; 266:333-41. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-008-0882-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2008] [Accepted: 11/19/2008] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Tamoxifen for salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma: report of two cases. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2008; 134:1151-3. [DOI: 10.1007/s00432-008-0377-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2008] [Accepted: 02/29/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Barrera JE, Shroyer KR, Said S, Hoernig G, Melrose R, Freedman PD, Wright TA, Greer RO. Estrogen and progesterone receptor and p53 gene expression in adenoid cystic cancer. Head Neck Pathol 2008; 2:13-8. [PMID: 20614336 PMCID: PMC2807605 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-007-0032-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2007] [Accepted: 09/26/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The current study examined the role of estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR) and p53 expression in adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) to determine if simple expression or possible overexpression of these products might influence the development and natural course of this cancer. STUDY DESIGN ER and PR status and p53 overexpression were retrospectively evaluated utilizing immunohistochemical evaluation of 47 ACC specimens. METHODS Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues from 47 ACC specimens and 47 samples of normal salivary gland tissue were evaluated histochemically for the presence of ER, PR and p53. Immunoreactivity was scored using a 0 to +3 scale in which staining was either (0) negative, (+1) spotty, (+2) weakly positive, or (+3) strongly positive. RESULTS ER was expressed in 8 of 47 tumors while PR was expressed in 4 of 47 tumors. p53 aberrations were demonstrated in 26 of 47 tumors. Tumors showed varying degrees of immunopositivity ranging from 0 to +3. CONCLUSIONS These studies suggest that p53 aberrations may be involved in ACC tumor progression and that ER and PR may play a role in ACC development.
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- Jose E. Barrera
- Department of Otolaryngology, Stanford University, School of Medicine, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305 USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver, CO USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver, CO USA
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver, CO USA
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- Section of Oral Pathology, New York Hospital of Queens, Flushing, NY USA
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- Department of Pathology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver, CO USA ,Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry, Denver, CO USA
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Differential expression of hormonal and growth factor receptors in salivary duct carcinomas: biologic significance and potential role in therapeutic stratification of patients. Am J Surg Pathol 2007; 31:1645-52. [PMID: 18059220 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0b013e3180caa099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Salivary duct carcinoma (SDC), a rare malignancy, manifests remarkable morphologic and biologic resemblance to high-grade mammary ductal carcinoma. We contend that, similar to mammary ductal carcinoma, hormones and growth factors may play a role in SDCs. Our aim was to determine the incidence and clinical significance of the expression of several hormone and growth factor receptors and evaluate their potential in therapeutic stratification of SDC patients in the largest cohort studied to date. Eighty-four archived tumor tissue blocks were analyzed immunohistochemically for expression of estrogen receptor-beta (ERbeta), androgen receptor (AR), and proline, glutamic acid, and leucine-rich protein-1 and growth factor receptors HER-2 and epidermal growth factor receptor. The results were correlated with available pathologic, demographic, and clinical data from 59 of 84 cases. Proline, glutamic acid, and leucine-rich protein-1, ERbeta, and AR were expressed individually in 94% (71/76), 73% (57/80), and 67% (56/84) of SDCs, respectively, and coexpressed in 45% (34/75). AR was expressed significantly more often in SDCs of men than in SDCs of women [79% (35/57) vs. 33% (9/27), P<0.001]. Epidermal growth factor receptor and HER-2 were overexpressed individually in 48% (40/83) and 25% (21/84), respectively, and co-overexpressed in 12% (10/83). Survival decreased significantly in patients with lymph node metastasis (P=0.002) and positive surgical margins (P=0.006). Lack of ERbeta expression correlated with increased local and regional recurrence (P=0.05 and P=0.002, respectively). Together, these results indicate that (a) ERbeta down-regulation is associated with adverse clinical features, (b) lymph node and surgical margin status are significant survival factors, and (c) the differential expression of these hormones and growth factor receptors may assist in triaging patients with SDC for novel therapies.
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Laurie SA, Licitra L. Systemic therapy in the palliative management of advanced salivary gland cancers. J Clin Oncol 2006; 24:2673-8. [PMID: 16763282 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.05.3025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 202] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Cancers of the salivary glands are unusual lesions that vary widely in their histologic appearance and molecular characteristics. Likewise, there is a wide spectrum of biologic behavior, ranging from low-grade, minimally invasive tumors, to highly lethal malignancies. There are few data on the role of systemic therapies in the management of these cancers, and chemotherapy is generally reserved for the palliative management of advanced disease that is not amenable to local therapies such as surgery and/or radiation. The majority of patients for whom systemic therapy is considered will have either adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, or high-grade adenocarcinoma. This article will review the available literature regarding the use of palliative chemotherapy for patients with advanced salivary gland cancer of these histologies, with an emphasis on the potential role of targeted agents. There is a need for a determined, coordinated effort to conduct high-quality clinical trials in patients with these rare cancers.
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MESH Headings
- Adenocarcinoma/drug therapy
- Adenocarcinoma/pathology
- Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
- Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use
- Boronic Acids/therapeutic use
- Bortezomib
- Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/pathology
- Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Mucoepidermoid/pathology
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Deoxycytidine/analogs & derivatives
- Deoxycytidine/therapeutic use
- Humans
- Lapatinib
- Neoplasm Metastasis
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/drug therapy
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology
- Palliative Care
- Pyrazines/therapeutic use
- Quinazolines/therapeutic use
- Receptor, ErbB-2/metabolism
- Receptors, Androgen/metabolism
- Salivary Ducts
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms/pathology
- Trastuzumab
- Gemcitabine
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- Scott A Laurie
- Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre, the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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Dodd RL, Slevin NJ. Salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma: A review of chemotherapy and molecular therapies. Oral Oncol 2006; 42:759-69. [PMID: 16757203 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2006.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2005] [Revised: 12/29/2005] [Accepted: 01/04/2006] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) accounts for about 1% of all head and neck malignancies. It has a tendency for a prolonged clinical course, with local recurrences and distant metastases sometimes occurring many years after presentation. Standard treatment for salivary gland ACC is surgery and post-operative radiotherapy. The aim of this review was to examine the reported efficacy of various chemotherapy regimens and molecular therapies on recurrent/metastatic salivary gland ACC. One hundred and fourteen publications were reviewed on chemotherapy as well as possible molecular targets of therapy, including KIT, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), human epidermal growth receptor-2 (HER-2), oestrogen and progesterone receptors, proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), Ki-67 and the p53, bcl-2 and SOX-4 genes. Reported response rates to combination chemotherapy are low and response duration generally short lived. The response to molecular therapies is low also. More research into novel molecular targets is needed.
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- R L Dodd
- Manchester University Medical School, UK
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Actis AB, Cremonezzi DC, Joekes S, Lampe JW, Valentich MA. Growth responsiveness of murine DMBA-induced salivary tumors to a soy protein–based diet rich in isoflavones. Nutr Res 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2006.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Vadlamudi RK, Balasenthil S, Sahin AA, Kies M, Weber RS, Kumar R, El-Naggar AK. Novel estrogen receptor coactivator PELP1/MNAR gene and ERβ expression in salivary duct adenocarcinoma: potential therapeutic targets. Hum Pathol 2005; 36:670-5. [PMID: 16021574 DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2005.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Salivary duct carcinoma (SDC) is a high-grade neoplasm with marked morphological resemblance to mammary duct carcinoma. The novel estrogen receptor (ER)-interacting protein and the proline-, glutamic acid-, and leucine-rich protein 1 ( PELP1 ), also called the modulator of nongenomic activity of ER ( MNAR ), have been shown to activate steroid hormone receptors in mammary carcinomas by nongenomic and genomic mechanisms. The expression and the relationship of this gene to the ER status in SDCs are unknown. We investigated the differential expression of the PELP1 / MNAR and the ERs alpha and beta proteins in SDCs, using Western blotting and immunohistochemistry. Western blot analysis of 7 paired normal and tumor specimens showed increased expression of PELP1 / MNAR and ER beta in 3 and 4 of the SDCs, respectively. No detectable expression of ER alpha in any normal or SDC specimens was noted. Immunohistochemical staining performed on 70 SDCs revealed strong expression of PELP1 / MNAR in 51 (73%) and ER beta in 52 (74%) tumors. PELP1 / MNAR and ER beta were coexpressed in 35 (50%), individually in 17 (24.2%), and negative in 18 (25.7%) tumors. PELP1 / MNAR staining was predominantly cytoplasmic whereas ER beta staining was nuclear and occasionally cytoplasmic in tumor cells. Our results indicate that PELP1 / MNAR and ER beta are coexpressed in most SDCs and may play a role in the pathobiology of these tumors.
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- Ratna K Vadlamudi
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Actis AB. A hypothesis to relate salivary tumors with mammary and prostate neoplasias. Bioinformation 2005; 1:12-3. [PMID: 17597843 PMCID: PMC1891622 DOI: 10.6026/97320630001012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2005] [Revised: 04/16/2005] [Accepted: 04/17/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Salivary, mammary and prostate glands are sex hormone-dependent organs sharing common aspects in structure, hormonal responsiveness and tumor histopathology. Salivary tumors (especially the malignant types) are not as frequent as mammary and prostate neoplasias. Hence, prognosis of some salivary tumors is not always efficient. Here, we review the oncology of salivary gland and its putative relation to breast/prostate tumors.
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- Adriana B Actis
- Instituto de Biología Celular. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Casilla de Correo 220. 5000 Córdoba, Argentina.
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Pires FR, da Cruz Perez DE, de Almeida OP, Kowalski LP. Estrogen receptor expression in salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma. Pathol Oncol Res 2004; 10:166-8. [PMID: 15448753 DOI: 10.1007/bf03033746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2004] [Accepted: 08/20/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Estrogen receptor (ER) expression in salivary gland carcinomas is controversial, and most published studies considered no more than 10 cases. We analyzed ER expression by immunohistochemistry in 136 mucoepidermoid carcinomas and 72 adenoid cystic carcinomas. All cases were negative. These results do not support a role for estrogens in salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma.
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- Fábio Ramôa Pires
- Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Glas AS, Hollema H, Nap RE, Plukker JT. Expression of estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and insulin-like growth factor receptor-1 and of MIB-1 in patients with recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. Cancer 2002; 94:2211-6. [PMID: 12001119 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with recurrent pleomorphic adenomas of the parotid gland are difficult to manage without considerable risk of facial nerve injury. The prognostic significance of progesterone receptor (PR) and estrogen receptor (ER) reported in these adenomas was evaluated in patients with recurrent pleomorphic adenomas, comparing the results in a group of patients with primary adenomas without recurrences during 10 years of follow-up. METHODS Paraffin embedded tumor samples from 52 patients with recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland were collected and stained immunohistochemically. Expression of PR, ER, Ki-67 antigen, and insulin-like growth factor receptor-1 (IGFR-1) was analyzed in resected samples of recurrent tumors and was compared with samples from a control group of patients with primary pleomorphic adenoma. RESULTS A difference (P < 0.05) in the type of tumor was observed between the recurrent group (more cell-poor variants) and the control group. ER expression was low in both groups (19% and 17%, respectively), but immunoreactivity for ER was higher (48%) in normal parotid gland tissue. PR expression in the recurrent group (96%) was higher compared with PR expression in the control group (61%; P < 0.001). PR expression and IGFR-1 expression were correlated weakly (correlation coefficient = 0.660; P = 0.053) in the recurrent group. The expression of growth fraction (Ki-67 score) and IGFR-1 was similar in both groups but was more extensive compared with normal parotid gland tissue. CONCLUSIONS PR seems to be a prognostic factor in recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. The PR pathway can be considered a potential target for hormone treatment in patients with these recurrent adenomas.
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MESH Headings
- Adenoma, Pleomorphic/metabolism
- Adenoma, Pleomorphic/pathology
- Adenoma, Pleomorphic/surgery
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Antigens, Nuclear
- Child
- Female
- Humans
- Immunoenzyme Techniques
- Ki-67 Antigen/metabolism
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/metabolism
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery
- Nuclear Proteins/metabolism
- Parotid Gland/metabolism
- Parotid Neoplasms/metabolism
- Parotid Neoplasms/pathology
- Parotid Neoplasms/surgery
- Progesterone/metabolism
- Prognosis
- Receptors, Estrogen/metabolism
- Receptors, Progesterone/metabolism
- Receptors, Somatomedin/metabolism
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- Afina S Glas
- Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Arpino G, Clark GM, Mohsin S, Bardou VJ, Elledge RM. Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast: molecular markers, treatment, and clinical outcome. Cancer 2002; 94:2119-27. [PMID: 12001107 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to comprehensively characterize the clinical and biologic features of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) and to assess the implications for management in a large cohort of patients. METHODS From a database of 50,000 patients, 28 were identified with ACC for which clinical follow-up and biologic information was available. The biologic features examined included estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor status, DNA ploidy, and S-phase fraction. Median follow-up was 83 months with a range of 29 to 144 months. Overall survival and disease free survival curves were drawn using Kaplan and Meier estimates and were compared by the log-rank test. RESULTS All but one patient were postmenopausal with a median age at diagnosis of 66 years (range, 40-96 years). One patient had macroscopic metastatic disease at diagnosis. Median tumor size was 1.9 cm (range, 0.5-7.0 cm). Axillary lymph node dissection was performed in 23 patients. Only 1 patient (4%) had histologic positive lymph nodes (2 of 10), and no recurrence was detected for this patient. Forty-six percent were ER positive (median, 16 fmol/mg protein; range, 5-1017 fmol/mg), and 35% were PgR positive (median, 61 fmol/mg protein; range, 6-854 fmol/mg). S-phase fraction and DNA ploidy were assessable in 24 cases. Ninety percent of tumors had low S-phase (median, 3.3%; range, 0.1-34.2%), and 92% were diploid. Simple or modified radical mastectomy was performed in 22 patients, and 6 patients were treated by lumpectomy. Five of these six patients also received radiation therapy after lumpectomy. Despite the different surgical approaches, there were no local recurrences. The 5-year disease free survival rate was 100%, and the 5-year overall survival rate was 85% (95% confidence interval, 71.7-98.6%). CONCLUSIONS Adenoid cystic carcinomas of the breast have very favorable biologic characteristics and, consistent with this, an excellent prognosis. Good local control can be achieved by lumpectomy with radiation or by simple mastectomy. Axillary lymph node dissection is not helpful in clinical management.
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- Grazia Arpino
- Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA
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Teymoortash A, Lippert BM, Werner JA. Steroid hormone receptors in parotid gland cystadenolymphoma (Warthin's tumour). CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND ALLIED SCIENCES 2001; 26:411-6. [PMID: 11678950 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2273.2001.00494.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The aetiopathogenesis of cystadenolymphoma is mostly unknown. Cystadenolymphomas have a significantly higher incidence in the male than the female population. This might be as a result of endocrine dependency in this kind of tumour. The purpose of the present study was to determine the sex hormone receptor status in cystadenolymphoma. Tissue samples of cystadenolymphoma, pleomorphic adenoma and normal samples of the parotid gland were examined immunohistochemically for oestrogen and progesterone receptors. Progesterone-positive cells could be found in the salivary duct system of normal glands and in the epithelial components of cystadenolymphomas. There was no evidence for the presence of oestrogen receptor in any sample studied. The evidence of progesterone receptors in cystadenolymphoma may implicate a potential role of endocrine factors in the development of this tumour.
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- A Teymoortash
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany.
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OBJECTIVE To describe a possible role for estrogen in the induction or acceleration of Sjögren's syndrome (SS). METHOD Two healthy young women who received estrogen-increasing therapy and then developed full-blown SS are described. The relationship between SS and estrogen therapy is discussed and the available literature reviewed. RESULTS Both women developed SS 3 years after starting estrogen-increasing treatment. The syndrome was severe in the first patient, who was treated with a high dosage of estrogen; the disease was moderate in the second patient, who received a lower estrogen dosage. CONCLUSION Estrogen may play a role in the pathogenesis of SS in some patients.
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- R M Nagler
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
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Dori S, Trougouboff P, David R, Buchner A. Immunohistochemical evaluation of estrogen and progesterone receptors in adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland origin. Oral Oncol 2000; 36:450-3. [PMID: 10964052 DOI: 10.1016/s1368-8375(00)00029-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant tumor of salivary gland origin, which is characterized by a high rate of local recurrence and distant metastasis even after aggressive surgical treatment. In several studies using various immunohistochemical techniques, estrogen and progesterone receptor (ER and PgR) proteins in salivary gland ACC have been identified and the possible use of endocrine therapy as a treatment modality suggested. On this basis, 27 samples of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded salivary gland ACC were immunohistochemically evaluated for the presence of ER and PgR. ER was not detected in any of the tumors and PgR was identified in only two cases. Thus, application of hormone therapy to salivary gland ACC is not supported by the results of the present study.
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- S Dori
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
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Leimola-Virtanen R, Salo T, Toikkanen S, Pulkkinen J, Syrjänen S. Expression of estrogen receptor (ER) in oral mucosa and salivary glands. Maturitas 2000; 36:131-7. [PMID: 11006500 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5122(00)00138-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the expression of estrogen receptor (ER) in oral mucosa and salivary glands, buccal mucosal biopsies from ten postmenopausal women (taken before and during the hormone replacement therapy), as well as, single biopsies from 20 healthy 19-year-old women were analyzed for ER expression. Salivary gland biopsies were taken from the minor labial salivary glands (n=6), submandibular glands (n=5) and parotid gland (n=1) from women at different ages. METHODS total RNA extracted from the tissue samples was reverse-transcripted (RT) to single-stranded cDNA, and the RT-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) product was subjected to nucleotide sequencing to confirm the match with ER cDNA. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) with a monoclonal ER antibody (ER-ICA, Abbott) and Western blot analysis with monoclonal antibody against ER-related antigen (ER-D5, Amersham) were performed on the biopsies taken from the postmenopausal women. RESULTS ER mRNA was expressed in 18/20 (90%) and 20/20 (100%) of the mucosal biopsies in the postmenopausal and 19-year-old women, respectively. The expression of mRNA was detected in all the submandibular gland samples, in the single parotid gland, as well as, in 4/6 (67%) of the labial glands. ER expression could not be detected by IHC, indicating either a very low level of expressed protein or difficulties in recognizing the epitopes by IHC. However, Western blot demonstrated 8/8 (100%) of the mucosal biopsies of postmenopausal women positive for ER-related antigen. CONCLUSIONS the presence of ER mRNA and immunoreactive ER protein suggests that estrogens have a biological role in oral mucosa and salivary glands.
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- R Leimola-Virtanen
- Department of Oral Pathology, Institute of Dentistry and Medicity Research Laboratory, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, FIN-20520, Turku, Finland.
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Jeannon JP, Soames JV, Bell H, Wilson JA. Immunohistochemical detection of oestrogen and progesterone receptors in salivary tumours. Clin Otolaryngol 1999; 24:52-4. [PMID: 10196649 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2273.1999.00211.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to determine the oestrogen and progesterone receptor status of a selection of salivary tumours. Using immunohistochemistry, we detected nine oestrogen receptor and six progesterone receptor positive tumours from a sample of 36. One acinic cell carcinoma and two mucoepidermoid carcinomas demonstrated positivity for both receptors. We suggest that there may be role for oestrogen manipulation in the management of some salivary tumours.
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- J P Jeannon
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the parotid gland often recurs locally, or metastases develop, after initial treatment with surgery and radiotherapy. We report a patient with an inoperable local recurrence of previously irradiated adenoid cystic carcinoma, who was treated with tamoxifen, an oestrogen receptor antagonist. After 18 months of treatment with tamoxifen, MRI showed a partial response, and further clinical progression of the disease was halted.
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- A Shadaba
- Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK
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Shick PC, Riordan GP, Foss RD. Estrogen and progesterone receptors in salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, AND ENDODONTICS 1995; 80:440-4. [PMID: 8521108 DOI: 10.1016/s1079-2104(05)80338-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Adenoid cystic carcinomas of salivary glands occur more frequently in women and bear remarkable similarity to adenoid cystic carcinomas of the breast. In addition, breast carcinomas express estrogen and progesterone receptors that impact prognostic significance. This suggests a possible role for sex steroid hormones in the development and progression of salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinoma. On this basis, 12 samples of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded salivary gland adenoid cystic carcinomas and 12 samples of normal salivary gland tissue were immunohistochemically evaluated for estrogen and progesterone receptor protein expression. Estrogen receptors were not detected in either group; however, a significantly higher progesterone receptor level was evident in the neoplastic group compared with normal tissue (p < 0.01). These data confirm the presence of progesterone receptors within normal and neoplastic salivary gland tissue. Progesterone receptor expression may be of possible prognostic and therapeutic value in some cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma.
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- P C Shick
- Department of Oral Pathology, National Naval Dental Center, Washington, DC, USA
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A regulatory role for estrogen in the growth of salivary gland tumors has been hypothesized. In the current study we attempted to establish whether or not benign and malignant parotid tumor cells express estrogen receptors. Immunohistochemical studies were performed with samples of tissue from 72 patients with benign tumors and 26 patients with malignant tumors originating in the parotid gland. Replicate tissue sections were stained with two sets of reagents specific for the receptors. There was no immunohistochemical evidence for the presence of estrogen receptors in any specimen examined. In contrast, cells in tissue sections from a breast cancer control were consistently positive for estrogen receptor using the same techniques. These observations show that the estrogen receptor concentration in parotid tumors is below the level required for visualization by immunohistochemical techniques. Thus, it is unlikely that this receptor plays a major role in regulating parotid tumor growth.
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- E V Gaffney
- Department of Medical Education and Research, Baptist Health System, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35213, USA
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Loyola AM, de Araújo VC, de Sousa SO, de Araújo NS. Minor salivary gland tumours. A retrospective study of 164 cases in a Brazilian population. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER. PART B, ORAL ONCOLOGY 1995; 31B:197-201. [PMID: 7549761 DOI: 10.1016/0964-1955(95)00001-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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One hundred and sixty-four cases of intraoral salivary gland tumours retrieved from the files of the Surgical Oral Pathology laboratory of the University of São Paulo (Brazil), between 1970 and 1993, were studied. Of these, 164 tumours, 62% were classified as benign and 38% malignant. The palate was the main site of occurrence of the tumours followed by the buccal mucosa and upper lip. There was a slight predominance for female patients, with a female to male ratio of 1.3:1. The mean age for benign tumours was 39.9 years (40.8 for females, and 39.7 for males). For malignant tumours the mean age was 43.5 years (42.6 for females and 44.7 for males). Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common of the benign tumours, whereas mucoepidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma were the most common malignant tumours. In general, benign tumours presented as an asymptomatic nodule. On the other hand, pain, ulceration and radiographic changes were more frequently associated with malignant lesions.
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- A M Loyola
- Department of Oral Pathology, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Barnes L, Rao U, Krause J, Contis L, Schwartz A, Scalamogna P. Salivary duct carcinoma. Part I. A clinicopathologic evaluation and DNA image analysis of 13 cases with review of the literature. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1994; 78:64-73. [PMID: 8078666 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(94)90119-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Salivary duct carcinoma is an uncommon and relatively unknown clinically aggressive adenocarcinoma of salivary origin that histologically demonstrates a remarkable resemblance to invasive carcinoma of the breast. We report the clinicopathologic features of 13 cases that were also examined by image analysis for DNA ploidy. The results were then analyzed collectively with the less than 100 cases of salivary duct carcinoma reported in the English-language literature to define the characteristics of this unusual neoplasm. The 12 men and one woman averaged 68 years of age (range, 49 to 90 years). All tumors arose in the parotid (10 cases) or submandibular glands (three cases). Nine tumors were aneuploid, three diploid, and one was indeterminate because of insufficient tissue. Follow-up (median, 24 months) was available in 12 cases: three patients died of disease, six were alive without disease, and three died of other causes. Combining our cases with those in the literature, a total of 104 cases, confirms that salivary duct carcinoma is a highly malignant neoplasm with distinctive clinical and pathologic features. It arises almost exclusively in the major salivary glands (96% of cases), is three times more common in men, and usually occurs in patients over 50 years of age (range, 22 to 91 years). One-third of patients experience local recurrences, 59% develop positive regional lymph nodes, 46% have systemic metastases (lungs and bones), and 65% die of their disease, usually within 4 years of diagnosis. Determination of tumor ploidy has no prognostic significance. The presence of distant metastasis was the only clinicopathologic feature that was statistically associated with prognosis (p = 0.02); all patients with systemic metastasis died of disease.
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- L Barnes
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pa
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Barnes L, Rao U, Contis L, Krause J, Schwartz A, Scalamogna P. Salivary duct carcinoma. Part II. Immunohistochemical evaluation of 13 cases for estrogen and progesterone receptors, cathepsin D, and c-erbB-2 protein. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1994; 78:74-80. [PMID: 7915829 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(94)90120-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Salivary duct carcinoma is an infrequent highly aggressive salivary gland tumor that is histologically similar to ductal carcinoma of the breast. We studied 13 cases by immunohistochemistry for the presence of estrogen and progesterone receptors, cathepsin D, and c-erbB-2 protein to determine whether the similarity to breast carcinoma extended beyond the light microscope to the molecular level and, if so, whether these markers might have therapeutic or prognostic value. Twelve of 13 cases contained sufficient amounts of tumor tissue for evaluation. Of these 12 cases, one (8%) was positive for estrogen receptors, none was positive for progesterone receptors, five (42%) were positive for cathepsin D, and three (25%) were positive for c-erbB-2 protein. Expression of cathepsin D and c-erbB-2 protein does not appear to have prognostic significance in salivary duct carcinoma. The 8% incidence of immunopositivity for estrogen receptors and absence of progesterone receptors in salivary duct carcinoma is considerably less than that seen in breast cancer. Nevertheless, because the occurrence of systemic metastasis in salivary duct carcinoma is such an ominous development largely unresponsive to chemotherapy, antihormonal therapy, such as used in breast cancer, might be considered on a trial basis for those tumors that are estrogen receptor-positive when conventional therapeutic modalities fail.
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- L Barnes
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pa
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Onitsuka T. Sex hormones in papillary carcinoma of thyroid gland and pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland. Acta Otolaryngol 1994; 114:218-22. [PMID: 8203205 DOI: 10.3109/00016489409126046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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This is a histologic study using the peroxidase-antiperoxidase (PAP) method for demonstration of estradiol, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and progesterone in the normal thyroid gland and papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland as well as in the normal parotid gland and pleomorphic adenomas. The results show that the normal follicular epithelia of the thyroid gland and the intercalated, striated ducts in the parotid gland stained for sex hormones. Estradiol was positive in both thyroid and parotid gland tissue in females and males. In females, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were not recognized in the thyroid gland tissue and were only weakly present or negative in parotid gland tissue. In males, both testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were positive. Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland and pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland were positive for estradiol but not for testosterone or dihydrotestosterone. This suggests that there is a sex difference in the influence of sex hormones on the normal thyroid and parotid glands, and that estradiol exerts an influence on papillary carcinoma of the thyroid gland and pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland.
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- T Onitsuka
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan
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The tumors I will discuss in this chapter on chemotherapy will be ethesioneuroblastoma, salivary gland tumors, chordoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Due basically to the rarity of these lesions, with the exception of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, there have been no multi-institutional studies of chemotherapy use reported in the literature. As a result, there is no clear-cut consensus on the standard of care as it relates to chemotherapy for these tumors. As with most authors who have previously reviewed these tumor types, I believe it is important for us to propose protocols of therapy and test these in arenas where we can accumulate enough patients for meaningful results. In this way, we can test the apparently active agents and combinations in relapsed or extensive disease. We might also begin to explore concurrent therapy (i.e., concurrent radiation and chemotherapy after the surgical procedure, for example).
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- H E Jacob
- University of Pittsburgh, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, PA
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Miller AS, Hartman GG, Chen SY, Edmonds PR, Brightman SA, Harwick RD. Estrogen receptor assay in polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland origin. An immunohistochemical study. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1994; 77:36-40. [PMID: 8108094 DOI: 10.1016/s0030-4220(06)80104-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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An apparent relationship between breast cancer and salivary gland cancer has been observed, and there is one report in the literature that describes estrogen receptors in normal salivary gland and salivary gland cancers. With the use of a monoclonal antibody against estrogen receptor protein and the avidin-biotin immunoperoxidase procedure, we were unable to demonstrate estrogen receptors in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded sections of either polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma or adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary gland origin.
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- A S Miller
- Department of Pathology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Wilson JA, Rogers MJ, Hawkins RA, Gilmour HM, Maran AG. Epidermal growth factor receptors and oestrogen receptors in the head and neck. Clin Otolaryngol 1993; 18:66-8. [PMID: 8448896 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.1993.tb00813.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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We report a pilot study of the levels of epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) in normal and neoplastic tissues of the head and neck. Specimens from 20 consecutive patients undergoing major head and neck surgery showed that squamous cell carcinomas had detectable but widely varying levels of EGFR. EGFR expression was greater in normal salivary gland tissue than in benign salivary neoplasms. Oestrogen receptors were not detected in clinically significant amounts in any of the tumours assayed.
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- J A Wilson
- Department of Surgery, University of Edinburgh, UK
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Kumagami H, Onitsuka T. Estradiol and testosterone in minor salivary glands of Sjögren's syndrome. Auris Nasus Larynx 1993; 20:137-43. [PMID: 8216049 DOI: 10.1016/s0385-8146(12)80241-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Nine patients with Sjögren's syndrome were studied in terms of estradiol, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone in the labial minor salivary glands using the peroxidase-antiperoxidase method. In normal controls in women, estradiol was positive in the epithelial cells of duct, but testosterone and dihydrotestosterone were negative or doubtfully positive by case. Thus, it seems that there is a sex difference of receptors in the ductal epithelia. In the labial minor salivary glands of the patients, all estradiol, testosterone, and dihydrotestosterone were positive. As the background of Sjögren's syndrome, it seems that there is an influence of sex hormones.
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- H Kumagami
- Department of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan
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- D N Danforth
- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892
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Results are presented of a preliminary study in which cAMP binding activity was measured in 34 specimens from a variety of head and neck sites. A wide range of cAMP binding protein levels was detected in all tissues assessed. There appeared to be a subgroup of parotid adenomas with increased cAMP binding activity. The biological significance of these proteins remains to be determined and their relationship to tumour growth in the head and neck is likely to be complex.
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- D M Watson
- Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK
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