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Tourigny DS, Altieri B, Secener KA, Sbiera S, Schauer MP, Arampatzi P, Herterich S, Sauer S, Fassnacht M, Ronchi CL. Cellular landscape of adrenocortical carcinoma at single-nuclei resolution. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2024; 590:112272. [PMID: 38759836 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2024.112272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
Abstract
Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare yet devastating tumour of the adrenal gland with a molecular pathology that remains incompletely understood. To gain novel insights into the cellular landscape of ACC, we generated single-nuclei RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) data sets from twelve ACC tumour samples and analysed these alongside snRNA-seq data sets from normal adrenal glands (NAGs). We find the ACC tumour microenvironment to be relatively devoid of immune cells compared to NAG tissues, consistent with known high tumour purity values for ACC as an immunologically "cold" tumour. Our analysis identifies three separate groups of ACC samples that are characterised by different relative compositions of adrenocortical cell types. These include cell populations that are specifically enriched in the most clinically aggressive and hormonally active tumours, displaying hallmarks of reorganised cell mechanobiology and dysregulated steroidogenesis, respectively. We also identified and validated a population of mitotically active adrenocortical cells that strongly overexpress genes POLQ, DIAPH3 and EZH2 to support tumour expansion alongside an LGR4+ progenitor-like or cell-of-origin candidate for adrenocortical carcinogenesis. Trajectory inference suggests the fate adopted by malignant adrenocortical cells upon differentiation is associated with the copy number or allelic balance state of the imprinted DLK1/MEG3 genomic locus, which we verified by assessing bulk tumour DNA methylation status. In conclusion, our results therefore provide new insights into the clinical and cellular heterogeneity of ACC, revealing how genetic perturbations to healthy adrenocortical renewal and zonation provide a molecular basis for disease pathogenesis.
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- David S Tourigny
- School of Mathematics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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- Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, 13125, Germany; Institute of Biochemistry, Department of Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Free University Berlin, Berlin, 14195, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany; Center for Cellular Immunotherapy, Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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- Central Laboratory, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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- Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Berlin, 13125, Germany
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, 97080, Germany
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- Institute of Metabolism and System Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK; Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism (CEDAM), Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, B15 2GW, UK.
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Scatolini M, Grisanti S, Tomaiuolo P, Grosso E, Basile V, Cosentini D, Puglisi S, Laganà M, Perotti P, Saba L, Rossini E, Palermo F, Sigala S, Volante M, Berruti A, Terzolo M. Germline NGS targeted analysis in adult patients with sporadic adrenocortical carcinoma. Eur J Cancer 2024; 205:114088. [PMID: 38714106 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare cancer that arises sporadically or due to hereditary syndromes. Data on germline variants (GVs) in sporadic ACC are limited. Our aim was to characterize GVs of genes potentially related to adrenal diseases in 150 adult patients with sporadic ACC. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of stage I-IV ACC patients with sporadic ACC from two reference centers for ACC in Italy. Patients were included in the analysis if they had confirmed diagnosis of ACC, a frozen peripheral blood sample and complete clinical and follow-up data. Next generation sequencing technology was used to analyze the prevalence of GVs in a custom panel of 17 genes belonging to either cancer-predisposition genes or adrenocortical-differentiation genes categories. RESULTS We identified 18 GVs based on their frequency, enrichment and predicted functional characteristics. We found six pathogenic (P) or likely pathogenic (LP) variants in ARMC5, CTNNB1, MSH2, PDE11A and TP53 genes; and twelve variants lacking evidence of pathogenicity. New unique P/LP variants were identified in TP53 (p.G105D) and, for the first time, in ARMC5 (p.P731R). The presence of P/LP GVs was associated with reduced survival outcomes and had a significant and independent impact on both progression-free survival and overall survival. CONCLUSIONS GVs were present in 6.7 % of patients with sporadic ACC, and we identified novel variants of ARMC5 and TP53. These findings may improve understanding of ACC pathogenesis and enable genetic counseling of patients and their families.
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- Maria Scatolini
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Fondazione Edo ed Elvo Tempia, 13875 Ponderano, BI, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Fondazione Edo ed Elvo Tempia, 13875 Ponderano, BI, Italy; Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Fondazione Edo ed Elvo Tempia, 13875 Ponderano, BI, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy
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- Department of Molecular & Translational Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Fondazione Edo ed Elvo Tempia, 13875 Ponderano, BI, Italy
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- Department of Molecular & Translational Medicine, Section of Pharmacology, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Oncology department, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga University Hospital, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043 Orbassano, Turin, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, S. Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, University of Turin, 10043 Orbassano, Italy
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Barlas T, Gultekin II, Altintop SE, Cindil E, Yalcin MM, Cerit ET, Sozen TS, Poyraz A, Altinova AE, Toruner FB, Karakoc MA, Akturk M. Beyond symptomatology: A comparative analysis of unilateral and bilateral macronodular mild autonomous cortisol secretion. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2024. [PMID: 38935859 DOI: 10.1111/cen.15109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical, laboratory findings and signal intensity index (SII) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of patients with bilateral and unilateral macronodular mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS). PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS Clinical and laboratory findings of 81 patients with MACS were examined from retrospective records. SII of adenomas and internodular areas were evaluated by MRI. The unilateral group included patients with an adrenal macronodule (≥1 cm) in a single adrenal gland, while the bilateral group included patients with at least one macronodule in both adrenal glands. RESULTS In total, 46 patients were in the unilateral (57%), while 35 (43%) patients were in the bilateral groups. The dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEA-S) level was lower in the unilateral than in the bilateral group (p < .001). The presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) concentrations were higher in the bilateral group (p < .05). However, no significant difference was detected in terms of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and overnight 1 mg dexamethasone suppression test (DST) between the two groups (p > .05). There was no difference in SII between adenomas within the same patient, as well as between the unilateral and bilateral groups (p > .05). Logistic regression analysis based on the differentiation between unilateral and bilateral macronodular MACS demonstrated that DHEA-S, HbA1c and LDL concentrations were associated factors. CONCLUSION DHEA-S levels may not be as suppressed in patients with bilateral macronodular MACS as compared to those with unilateral adenoma. T2DM and hypercholesterolaemia have a higher frequency in bilateral patients. However, ACTH, overnight 1 mg DST and SII may not provide additional information for differentiation of bilaterality and unilaterality.
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- Tugba Barlas
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Schiffrin EL, Fisher NDL. Diagnosis and management of resistant hypertension. BMJ 2024; 385:e079108. [PMID: 38897628 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2023-079108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
Abstract
Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains above the therapeutic goal despite concurrent use of at least three antihypertensive agents of different classes, including a diuretic, with all agents administered at maximum or maximally tolerated doses. Resistant hypertension is also diagnosed if blood pressure control requires four or more antihypertensive drugs. Assessment requires the exclusion of apparent treatment resistant hypertension, which is most often the result of non-adherence to treatment. Resistant hypertension is associated with major cardiovascular events in the short and long term, including heart failure, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and renal failure. Guidelines from several professional organizations recommend lifestyle modification and antihypertensive drugs. Medications typically include an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a long acting thiazide-type/like diuretic; if a fourth drug is needed, evidence supports addition of a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. After a long pause since 2007 when the last antihypertensive class was approved, several novel agents are now under active development. Some of these may provide potent blood pressure lowering in broad groups of patients, such as aldosterone synthase inhibitors and dual endothelin receptor antagonists, whereas others may provide benefit by allowing treatment of resistant hypertension in special populations, such as non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with chronic kidney disease. Several device based approaches have been tested, with renal denervation being the best supported and only approved interventional device treatment for resistant hypertension.
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- Ernesto L Schiffrin
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research and Department of Medicine, Sir Mortimer B. Davis-Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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Piao Z, Liu T, Yang H, Meng M, Shi H, Gao S, Xue T, Jia Z. Multimodal integration of radiology and pathology signatures for distinguishing between aldosterone-producing adenomas and nonfunctional adrenal adenomas. Endocrine 2024:10.1007/s12020-024-03827-y. [PMID: 38884928 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03827-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To develop and validate a nomogram combining radiomics and pathology features to distinguish between aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs) and nonfunctional adrenal adenomas (NF-AAs). METHODS Consecutive patients diagnosed with adrenal adenomas via computed tomography (CT) or pathologic analysis between January 2011 and November 2022 were eligible for inclusion in this retrospective study. CT images and hematoxylin & eosin-stained slides were used for annotation and feature extraction. The selected radiomics and pathology features were used to develop a risk model using various machine learning models, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was determined to evaluate diagnostic performance. The predicted results from radiomics and pathology features were combined and visualized using a nomogram. RESULTS A total of 211 patients (APAs, n = 59; NF-AAs, n = 152) were included in this study, with patients randomly divided into either the training set or the testing set at a ratio of 8:2. The ExtraTrees model yielded a sensitivity of 0.818, a specificity of 0.733, and an accuracy of 0.756 (AUC = 0.817; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.675-0.958) in the radiomics testing set and a sensitivity of 0.999, a specificity of 0.842, and an accuracy of 0.867 (AUC = 0.905, 95% CI: 0.792-1.000) in the pathology testing set. A nomogram combining radiomics and pathology features demonstrated a strong performance (AUC = 0.912; 95% CI: 0.807-1.000). CONCLUSION A nomogram combining radiomics and pathology features demonstrated strong predictive accuracy and discrimination capability. This model may help clinicians to distinguish between APAs and NF-AAs.
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- Zeyu Piao
- Graduate College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Graduate College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, China
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Huaian Hospital of Huai'an City, Huai'an, 223200, China.
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- Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Changzhou Second People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, 213003, China.
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Meher D, Agarwal V, Prusty B, Das BK. Oncocytic adrenal cortical adenoma: a benign lesion mimicking malignancy. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e259327. [PMID: 38851224 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Adrenocortical tumours are rare in children and account for only 0.3%-0.4% of all neoplasms in childhood. They present with variable signs and symptoms, depending on the type of hormonal hypersecretion. The majority of the adrenocortical tumours in children are functional (90%) and malignant (88%). Here, we describe a functional plurihormonal oncocytic adrenal cortical adenoma in a young girl, that mimicked a malignant adrenal lesion, clinically as well as on imaging and biochemical features. This report bears the objective of being aware of the atypical biochemical as well as imaging characteristics of oncocytic adrenal tumours.
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- Dayanidhi Meher
- Endocrinology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
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- Endocrinology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
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- Endocrinology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
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- Endocrinology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India
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Yin Z, Zhang T, Yin S, Ke C. Myxoid adrenocortical adenoma: A case report. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:2718-2719. [PMID: 38521747 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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- Zhiyuan Yin
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650101, PR China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650101, PR China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650101, PR China.
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Province, Kunming, 650101, PR China.
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Gan W, Han X, Gong Y, Yang Y, Wang C, Zhang Z. Diagnostic and prognostic assessments of adrenocortical carcinomas by pathological features, immunohistochemical markers and reticular histochemistry staining. Diagn Pathol 2024; 19:71. [PMID: 38802933 PMCID: PMC11131238 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-024-01496-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Current diagnostic criteria of adrenocortical neoplasms are mostly based on morphology. The utility of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and histochemistry is limited. MATERIALS AND METHODS To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic utility of clinicopathological features, morphology, ancillary biomarkers, and reticular histochemistry in adrenocortical neoplasms. We examined 28 adrenocortical carcinomas (ACCs) and 50 adrenocortical adenomas (ACAs) obtained from pathology archives. Clinical data were retrieved from medical records. Two pathologists independently assessed hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides, employing modified Weiss criteria for all tumors and Lin-Weiss-Bisceglia criteria for oncocytic variants. Immunohistochemical markers (Calretinin, alpha-inhibin, MelanA, SF-1, Ki-67, PHH3, IGF-2, β-catenin, P53, CYP11B1, CYP11B2, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM) and Gomori's Silver histochemistry were applied. Statistical analysis utilized SPSS Statistics 26. RESULTS ACCs exhibited larger tumor sizes (P<0.001) and symptomatic presentations (P = 0.031) compared to ACAs. Parameters of modified Weiss criteria and angioinvasion demonstrated diagnostic value for ACCs. Six immunohistochemical antibodies((MelanA, Ki-67, IGF-2, β-catenin, P53 and CYP11B1) and reticulin framework alterations showed diagnostic value. Notably, Ki-67 and reticulin staining were most recommended. Evident reticulin staining was frequently present in ACCs (P<0.001). Ki-67 was significantly higher in ACCs (P<0.001). Twenty-one conventional and seven oncocytic entities showed different necrosis frequencies. Symptoms and Ki-67 index ≥ 30% were prognostic for ACCs, correlating with shorter survival. CONCLUSIONS This study emphasizes the diagnostic value of reticulin framework alterations and a high Ki-67 index. Markers such as CYP11B1, IGF2, P53, β-catenin and MelanA also contribute to the diagnosis of ACCs. Symptoms and Ki-67 index ≥ 30% predict shorter survival. These findings encourges the use of ancillary markers such as reticulin histochemistry and Ki-67 in the workup of evaluations of adrenocortical neoplasms.
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- Wenting Gan
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China.
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210029, China.
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Ma R, Chen G, Wei T, Ma G, Song R, Feng Y, Lin X. Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation and laparoscopic adrenalectomy for primary aldosteronism: a meta‑analysis. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2024:10.1007/s00261-024-04297-6. [PMID: 38743285 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-024-04297-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy (including blood pressure, medication reduction, serum potassium, and clinical success) and safety parameters (including operative time, length of hospital stay, blood loss, hypertension crisis rate, and complication rate) of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) in the treatment of primary aldosteronism (PA). METHODS Literature search was performed on PubMed, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library (Issue 8, 2023), Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang from inception to August 2023. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were performed by two independent reviewers. Quality assessment was conducted using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The Stata 12.0 software was used for statistical analyses. Pooled odds ratios (OR) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated for categorical outcomes, while mean difference (MD) with corresponding 95% CI were calculated for continuous outcomes. RESULTS A total of 5 studies involving 204 patients (LA, n = 127; and RAF, n = 77) were included. LA had better diastolic blood pressure control than RFA (WMD = 5.19; 95% CI 0.96-9.43); however, the RFA demonstrated better shorter operative time (WMD = - 57.99; 95% CI - 116.54 to 0.57), and shorter length of hospital stay (OR - 1.6; 95% CI - 2.37 to - 0.83) compared to LA. All remaining parameters were comparable between the interventions. CONCLUSION While grossly comparable in efficacy as treatment options for PA, RFA may allow for shorter operative time and hospital stay, less intraoperative blood loss, and lower hospitalization costs. However, LA has better diastolic blood pressure control. Even so, we still need larger prospective studies, specifically with comparative hypertension response (short and long term) and number of post-procedural antihypertensive medication requirement.
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- Ruchao Ma
- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.
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Dillon M, Shteyman S, Rabiehashemi S, Madhavan P, Luthra P. A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol. JCEM CASE REPORTS 2024; 2:luae045. [PMID: 38660483 PMCID: PMC11040272 DOI: 10.1210/jcemcr/luae045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
Abstract
Most adrenal incidentalomas are benign neoplasms of the adrenal cortex. While the majority are nonfunctional, many secrete cortisol. Androgen- or estrogen-secreting adenomas are rare. A 44-year-old female, with history of hypertension and prediabetes, presented with worsening acne, hirsutism, secondary amenorrhea for 2 years, and a 40-pound weight gain. Laboratory evaluation showed high 24-hour urine free cortisol, suppressed adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, indicative of ACTH independent Cushing syndrome, and elevated testosterone and androstenedione. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a 6.3 × 5.2 × 5.6 cm left adrenal mass. Patient underwent left open adrenalectomy. Pathology revealed benign adrenocortical adenoma. Postoperatively there was a significant improvement in her blood pressure and blood sugar levels, resumption of menses, and complete resolution of hyperandrogenism and hypercortisolism. We describe a patient with an adrenal adenoma cosecreting cortisol and androgen, leading to Cushing syndrome and significant virilization. Adrenal masses secreting androgens are less common and concerning for adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). Patients with adrenal masses cosecreting multiple hormones should undergo workup expediently since ACC confers poor outcomes.
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- Martha Dillon
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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Fukumoto T, Umakoshi H, Iwahashi N, Ogasawara T, Yokomoto-Umakoshi M, Kaneko H, Fujita M, Uchida N, Nakao H, Kawamura N, Matsuda Y, Sakamoto R, Miyazawa T, Seki M, Eto M, Oda Y, Suzuki Y, Ogawa S, Ogawa Y. Steroids-producing nodules: a two-layered adrenocortical nodular structure as a precursor lesion of cortisol-producing adenoma. EBioMedicine 2024; 103:105087. [PMID: 38570222 PMCID: PMC11121169 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The human adrenal cortex consists of three functionally and structurally distinct layers; zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata (zF), and zona reticularis (zR), and produces adrenal steroid hormones in a layer-specific manner; aldosterone, cortisol, and adrenal androgens, respectively. Cortisol-producing adenomas (CPAs) occur mostly as a result of somatic mutations associated with the protein kinase A pathway. However, how CPAs develop after adrenocortical cells acquire genetic mutations, remains poorly understood. METHODS We conducted integrated approaches combining the detailed histopathologic studies with genetic, RNA-sequencing, and spatially resolved transcriptome (SRT) analyses for the adrenal cortices adjacent to human adrenocortical tumours. FINDINGS Histopathological analysis revealed an adrenocortical nodular structure that exhibits the two-layered zF- and zR-like structure. The nodular structures harbour GNAS somatic mutations, known as a driver mutation of CPAs, and confer cell proliferative and autonomous steroidogenic capacities, which we termed steroids-producing nodules (SPNs). RNA-sequencing coupled with SRT analysis suggests that the expansion of the zF-like structure contributes to the formation of CPAs, whereas the zR-like structure is characterised by a macrophage-mediated immune response. INTERPRETATION We postulate that CPAs arise from a precursor lesion, SPNs, where two distinct cell populations might contribute differently to adrenocortical tumorigenesis. Our data also provide clues to the molecular mechanisms underlying the layered structures of human adrenocortical tissues. FUNDING KAKENHI, The Uehara Memorial Foundation, Daiwa Securities Health Foundation, Kaibara Morikazu Medical Science Promotion Foundation, Secom Science and Technology Foundation, ONO Medical Research Foundation, and Japan Foundation for Applied Enzymology.
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- Tazuru Fukumoto
- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Tumor Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Prete A, Bancos I. Mild autonomous cortisol secretion: pathophysiology, comorbidities and management approaches. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2024:10.1038/s41574-024-00984-y. [PMID: 38649778 DOI: 10.1038/s41574-024-00984-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
Abstract
The majority of incidentally discovered adrenal tumours are benign adrenocortical adenomas and the prevalence of adrenocortical adenomas is around 1-7% on cross-sectional abdominal imaging. These can be non-functioning adrenal tumours or they can be associated with autonomous cortisol secretion on a spectrum that ranges from rare clinically overt adrenal Cushing syndrome to the much more prevalent mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) without signs of Cushing syndrome. MACS is diagnosed (based on an abnormal overnight dexamethasone suppression test) in 20-50% of patients with adrenal adenomas. MACS is associated with cardiovascular morbidity, frailty, fragility fractures, decreased quality of life and increased mortality. Management of MACS should be individualized based on patient characteristics and includes adrenalectomy or conservative follow-up with treatment of associated comorbidities. Identifying patients with MACS who are most likely to benefit from adrenalectomy is challenging, as adrenalectomy results in improvement of cardiovascular morbidity in some, but not all, patients with MACS. Of note, diagnosis and management of patients with bilateral MACS is especially challenging. Current gaps in MACS clinical practice include a lack of specific biomarkers diagnostic of MACS-related health outcomes and a paucity of clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of adrenalectomy on comorbidities associated with MACS. In addition, little evidence exists to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of long-term medical therapy in patients with MACS.
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- Alessandro Prete
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Tetti M, Brüdgam D, Jacopo Burrello, Udager AM, Riester A, Knösel T, Beuschlein F, Rainey WE, Reincke M, Williams TA. Unilateral Primary Aldosteronism: Long-Term Disease Recurrence After Adrenalectomy. Hypertension 2024; 81:936-945. [PMID: 38318706 PMCID: PMC10954406 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.22281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Primary aldosteronism (PA) is frequently caused by a unilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma with a PA-driver mutation. Unilateral adrenalectomy has a high probability of short-term biochemical remission, but long-term postsurgical outcomes are relatively undefined. Our objective was to investigate the incidence of long-term recurrence of PA in individuals with postsurgical short-term biochemical remission. METHODS Adrenalectomized patients for unilateral PA were included from a single referral center. Histopathology and outcomes were assessed according to international histopathology of unilateral primary aldosteronism and PASO (Primary Aldosteronism Surgical Outcome) consensuses. Genotyping was performed using CYP11B2 (aldosterone synthase)-guided sequencing. RESULTS Classical adrenal histopathology, exemplified by a solitary aldosterone-producing adenoma, was observed in 78% of 90 adrenals, compared with 22% with nonclassical histopathology. The classical group displayed higher aldosterone-to-renin ratios (P=0.013) and lower contralateral ratios (P=0.008). Outcome assessments at both short (12 months [7; 12]) and long (89 months [48; 124]) terms were available for 57 patients. At short-term assessment, 53 (93%) displayed complete biochemical success (43 classical and 10 nonclassical), but long-term assessment demonstrated biochemical PA recurrence in 12 (23%) with an overrepresentation of the nonclassical histopathology (6 [60%] of 10 nonclassical histopathology versus 6 [14%] of 43 classical histopathology; P=0.005). PA-driver mutations were identified in 97% of 64 aldosterone-producing adenomas; there was no association of the aldosterone-producing adenoma genotype with PA recurrence. CONCLUSIONS A substantial proportion of individuals display postsurgical biochemical recurrence of PA, which is related to the histopathology of the resected adrenal gland. These findings emphasize the role of histopathology and the requirement for continued outcome assessment in the management of surgically treated patients for PA.
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- Martina Tetti
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Internal Medicine and Hypertension, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
- Klinik für Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Klinische Ernährung, Universitätsspital Zürich (USZ) and Universität Zürich (UZH), Zürich, Switzerland
- The LOOP Zurich - Medical Research Center, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
- Division of Metabolism, Endocrine, and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV,
LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Munich, Germany
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Kanzawa M, Kanda T, Fukuoka H, Shigemura K, Nakamura Y, Itoh T. Two Cases of Adrenal Cysts Lined by Thyroid Follicular Epithelium: Addressing Cellular Origin and Malignancy Concerns. JCEM CASE REPORTS 2024; 2:luae058. [PMID: 38623530 PMCID: PMC11017108 DOI: 10.1210/jcemcr/luae058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Adrenal cysts lined by thyroid follicular epithelium are rare, with only 14 reported cases of "ectopic thyroid tissue" to date. While the primary consideration for differential diagnosis is thyroid carcinoma metastasis, exclusion of metastases is determined based on the absence of a primary thyroid lesion, serological euthyroidism, lack of thyroglobulin elevation, and absence of epithelial atypia. Herein, we report 2 cases of adrenal cysts lined by thyroid follicular epithelium. Case 1 was a 60-year-old woman with a right adrenal cyst. Case 2 was a 51-year-old man with a left adrenal cyst. Over time, both cysts became larger, necessitating an adrenalectomy. Cystic epithelia were lined with thyroid follicular epithelium, exhibiting moderate atypia. Human bone marrow endothelial cell marker-1 and galectin-3 were focally positive; CK19 was positive in Case 1, and all 3 markers were positive in Case 2, previously reported as an immunophenotype of thyroid carcinoma. CD56 expression was positive in both cases. Targeted next-generation sequencing revealed several low-frequency mutations; however, no major driver alterations for thyroid cancer were detected. Adrenal cysts can be lined by thyroid follicular epithelium. Challenges arise in determining the malignant or benign nature of adrenal cysts.
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- Maki Kanzawa
- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery Related, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sendai, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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Araujo-Castro M, Ruiz-Sánchez JG, Ramírez PP, Martín Rojas-Marcos P, Aguilera-Saborido A, Gómez Cerezo JF, López Lazareno N, Torregrosa ME, Gorrín Ramos J, Oriola J, Poch E, Oliveras A, Méndez Monter JV, Gómez Muriel I, Bella-Cueto MR, Mercader Cidoncha E, Runkle I, Hanzu FA. Practical consensus for the treatment and follow-up of primary aldosteronism: a multidisciplinary consensus document. Endocrine 2024:10.1007/s12020-024-03773-9. [PMID: 38507182 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03773-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most frequent cause of secondary hypertension and is associated with a higher cardiometabolic risk than essential hypertension. The aim of this consensus is to provide practical clinical recommendations for its surgical and medical treatment, pathology study and biochemical and clinical follow-up, as well as for the approach in special situations like advanced age, pregnancy and chronic kidney disease, from a multidisciplinary perspective, in a nominal group consensus approach of experts from the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (SEEN), Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC), Spanish Society of Nephrology (SEN), Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI), Spanish Radiology Society (SERAM), Spanish Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (SERVEI), Spanish Society of Laboratory Medicine (SEQC(ML)), Spanish Society of Anatomic-Pathology and Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC).
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- Marta Araujo-Castro
- Endocrinology & Nutrition Department. Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal. Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Ramón y Cajal (IRYCIS), University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.
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- Endocrinology & Nutrition Department. Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Health Research Institute-Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital (IIS-FJD, UAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology & Nutrition Department, Hospital Universitario La Paz-IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Biochemical department, Laboratori de Referència de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department. CDB. Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department. Hospital Clinic. IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Hospital del Mar Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pathology Department, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari. Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT-CERCA). Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Sabadell. ES, Barcelona, Spain
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- General Surgery. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Fellow European Board of Surgery -Endocrine Surgery, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Endocrinology & Nutrition Department. Hospital Clinic. IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Gillis T, Low G, Wilson MP. Cushing's syndrome diagnosed incidentally on CT imaging. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e258830. [PMID: 38453225 PMCID: PMC10921431 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-258830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
In this case report, we describe an uncommon presentation of Cushing's syndrome in a patient in their 60s who presented to the emergency department with left-sided chest pain. The initial workup for the patient was unremarkable except for an elevated blood pressure and elevated fasting plasma glucose. A CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis was performed, demonstrating a splenic artery thrombus with multiple splenic infarcts, in addition to a combination of macronodular adrenal hyperplasia, bilateral gynecomastia, centripetal fat distribution and suspected mild bone demineralisation. Adrenocorticotropic hormone-independent macronodular adrenal hyperplasia, a rare aetiology responsible for Cushing's syndrome, was raised as a potential unifying diagnosis for the patient's hypercoagulable status, which was subsequently confirmed on an endocrinological investigation. The case report underscores the importance of communicating clinically relevant details to the imaging specialist in combination with considering a broad differential, including endocrine disorders, when evaluating an undifferentiated patient with atypical imaging findings.
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- Timber Gillis
- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Yin X, Ai K, Luo J, Liu W, Ma X, Zhou L, Xiang X, Su X, Wang Y, Li Y. A comparison of the performance of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT versus adrenal vein sampling for subtype diagnosis in primary aldosteronism. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1291775. [PMID: 38419957 PMCID: PMC10899670 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1291775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Objective To investigate the diagnostic efficiency and prognostic value of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT in comparison with adrenal vein sampling (AVS) for functional lateralization in primary aldosteronism (PA). Histology and long-term clinical follow-up normally serve as the gold standard for such diagnosis. Methods We prospectively recruited 26 patients diagnosed with PA. All patients underwent 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT and AVS. Postsurgical biochemical and clinical outcomes of patients with unilateral primary aldosteronism (UPA), as diagnosed by PET/CT or AVS, were assessed by applying standardized Primary Aldosteronism Surgical Outcome (PASO) criteria. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed to detect the expression of aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) and CXCR4. Results On total, 19 patients were diagnosed with UPA; of these, 13 patients were lateralized by both PET/CT and AVS, four patients were lateralized by PET-only, and two by AVS-only. Seven subjects with no lateralization on AVS and PET received medical therapy. All patients achieved complete biochemical success except one with nodular hyperplasia lateralized by AVS alone. The consistency between PET/CT and AVS outcomes was 77% (20/26). Moreover, CYP11B2-positive nodules were all CXCR4-positive and showed positive findings on PET. Patients who achieved complete biochemical and clinical success had a higher uptake on PET as well as stronger expression levels of CXCR4 and CYP11B2. Conclusion Our analysis showed that 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT could enable non-invasive diagnosis in most patients with PA and identify additional cases of unilateral and surgically curable PA which could not be classified by AVS. 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT should be considered as a first-line test for the future classification of PA.
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- Xuan Yin
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Bozic Antic I, Djurisic I, Nikolic S. Adrenal Cysts: To Operate or Not to Operate? J Clin Med 2024; 13:846. [PMID: 38337539 PMCID: PMC10856713 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Adrenal cysts are uncommon and usually asymptomatic, and therefore are usually incidentally discovered adrenal lesions. They have a broad pathohistological spectrum that includes pseudocysts and endothelial (vascular), parasitic, and epithelial (mesothelial) cysts. Although most adrenal cysts are benign and hormonally non-functional lesions, some can have ambiguous imaging appearances and mimic malignant adrenal neoplasms. On the other hand, the actual malignant neoplasms could undergo cystic transformation. Additionally, immune cell infiltrations, thrombosis, or haemorrhage seen in sepsis can frequently cause adrenal cyst development, raising a question about the possible connection between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and adrenal cystic lesions. Due to the disease's rarity, the likelihood of malignancy, and the lack of specific guidelines, the management of adrenal cysts is always challenging especially in a young person. This review discusses the important diagnostic and the current treatment possibilities for adrenal cystic lesions. Aiming to emphasize clinical dilemmas and help clinicians navigate the challenges when encountering a patient with an adrenal cyst in everyday practice, we based our review on a practical question-answer framework centred around the case of a young woman with an incidentally discovered large adrenal cyst.
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- Ivana Bozic Antic
- Department of Endocrinology, Euromedik General Hospital, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Dentistry Pancevo, University Business Academy, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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José Vallejo Herrera M, González Romero S, Vallejo Herrera V. [Primary adrenal carcinoma: Experience of 8 cases]. Med Clin (Barc) 2024; 162:83-85. [PMID: 37833105 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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Ohkubo Y, Yamazaki M, Shimada Y, Kubota S, Takayama S, Oiwa A, Yamazaki Y, Sasano H, Komatsu M. Rare Coexistence of Aldosterone-producing Adrenocortical Adenoma Confirmed by an Immunohistochemical Analysis of Steroidogenic Enzymes with Adrenal Ectopic Thyroid Tissue: A Case Report and Literature Review. Intern Med 2024; 63:259-264. [PMID: 37258167 PMCID: PMC10864081 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1630-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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A 56-year-old man presented with a history of hypertension; clinically, the patient had primary aldosteronism (PA) and a 4-cm left adrenal tumor. The left adrenal glands, resected by adrenalectomy, also contained ectopic thyroid tissue (ETT). An immunohistochemical analysis of steroid-converting enzymes revealed an aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA). Among 19 previously reported cases of adrenal ETT, 4 had adrenal hormonal abnormalities, all of which were PA. This is the first case of adrenal ETT coexisting with APA, confirmed by steroid-converting enzyme expression. Further analyses using cumulative case data are required to clarify the correlation between adrenal ETT and APA.
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- Yohsuke Ohkubo
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Division of Internal Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Japan
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Mihai R, De Crea C, Guerin C, Torresan F, Agcaoglu O, Simescu R, Walz MK. Surgery for advanced adrenal malignant disease: recommendations based on European Society of Endocrine Surgeons consensus meeting. Br J Surg 2024; 111:znad266. [PMID: 38265812 PMCID: PMC10805373 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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- Radu Mihai
- Churchill Cancer Centre, Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Centro di Ricerca in Chirurgia delle Ghiandole Endocrine e dell’Obesità, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Hospital Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina—Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery, Aix-Marseille University, Hôpital de La Conception, Marseille, France
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General and Endocrine Surgery, Medlife-Humanitas Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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Urusova LS, Pachuashvili NV, Porubayeva EE, Elfimova AR, Beltsevich DG, Chevais A, Demura TA, Mokrysheva NG. [The algorithm for morphological assessment of malignant potential of adrenocortical tumors using mathematical modeling method]. Arkh Patol 2024; 86:21-29. [PMID: 38881002 DOI: 10.17116/patol20248603121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To develop the mathematical model with high sensitivity and specificity to assess the malignant potential of adrenal cortical tumors, which can be used to diagnose adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) in adults. MATERIAL AND METHODS Pathomorphological examination of surgical and consultative material of adrenocortical neoplasms was carried out. All cases were verified according to the WHO Classification of adrenal gland tumors (5th ed., 2022), the tumor's histogenesis was confirmed by immunohistochemical examination. Statistical analysis of the histological and immunohistochemical factors in terms of their value in relation to the diagnosis of ACC was carried out on Python 3.1 in the Google Colab environment. ROC analysis was used to identify critical values of predictors. The cut-off point was selected according to the Youden`s index. Logistic regression analysis using l1-regularisation was performed. To validate the model, the initial sample was divided into training and test groups in the ratio of 9:1, respectively. RESULTS The study included 143 patients divided into training (128 patients) and test (15 patients) samples. A prognostic algorithm was developed, which represent a diagnostically significant set of indicators of the currently used Weiss scale. The diagnosis is carried out in 3 stages. This mathematical model showed 100% accuracy (95% CI: 96-100%) on the training and test samples. CONCLUSION The developed algorithm could solve the problem of subjectivity and complexity in the interpretation of some of the criteria of current diagnostic algorithms. The new model is unique in that, unlike others, it allows verification of all morphological variants of ACC.
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- L S Urusova
- Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow, Russia
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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Surani V, Chatterjee S, Jaggi S, Banka N, Desai S, Rodge G. Curious Case of a Giant Retroperitoneal Cyst. Cureus 2024; 16:e51758. [PMID: 38318574 PMCID: PMC10843365 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Adrenal cysts are uncommon fluid-filled masses that develop in the adrenal gland. Typically, they are non-functional, asymptomatic, and smaller than 10 cm in diameter when incidentally detected. However, the presence of giant adrenal cysts, exceeding 10 cm in diameter, creates a diagnostic challenge due to the difficulty in determining their origin. Surgical intervention is advised when the cyst surpasses 10 cm in diameter, produces symptoms, causes endocrine abnormalities, exhibits intracystic bleeding, or raises suspicion of malignancy. The preferred treatment approach involves adrenalectomy, performed either through open surgery or laparoscopy. In cases where the diagnosis is unequivocal, ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage serves as an alternative. Here, we present an exceptional case of a massive retroperitoneal mass caused by a rare giant adrenal cyst.
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- Viral Surani
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, IND
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- Radiology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, IND
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, IND
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- General Surgery, Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai, IND
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, IND
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Trandafir AI, Gheorghe AM, Sima OC, Ciuche A, Petrova E, Nistor C, Carsote M. Cross-Disciplinary Approach of Adrenal Tumors: Insights into Primary Aldosteronism-Related Mineral Metabolism Status and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17338. [PMID: 38139166 PMCID: PMC10743397 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Our objective was to overview the novel aspects in the field of adrenal gland neoplasms, namely, the management of bone status with respect to primary aldosteronism (PA). In the current narrative review, a PubMed study was conducted from inception until June 2023. The inclusion criteria were: human (clinically relevant) studies of any study design (at least 10 patients per study); English papers; and the following combination of key words within the title and/or abstract: "aldosterone" AND "bone", "skeleton", "osteoporosis", "fracture", "calcium", "parathyroid", "DXA", "osteocalcin", "P1NP", "alkaline phosphatase", "bone marker", "trabecular bone score", or "FRAX". The exclusion criteria were in vitro or animal studies, reviews, and case reports/series. We screened 1027 articles and finally included 23 studies (13 of case-control type, 3 cross-sectional, 5 prospective, 1 observational cohort, and 1 retrospective study). The assessments provided in these studies were as follows: nine studies addressed Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), another study pointed out a bone microarchitecture evaluation underlying trabecular bone score (TBS), and seven studies investigated the bone turnover markers (BTMs) profile. Moreover, 14 studies followed the subjects after adrenalectomy versus medical treatment, and 21 studies addressed secondary hyperparathyroidism in PA patients. According to our study on published data during a period of almost 40 years (n = 23, N = 3965 subjects aged between 38 and 64, with a mean age 56.75, and a female-to-male ratio of 1.05), a higher PTH in PA versus controls (healthy persons or subjects with essential hypertension) is expected, secondary hyperparathyroidism being associated in almost half of the adults diagnosed with PA. Additionally, mineral metabolism anomalies in PA may include lower serum calcium and higher urinary calcium output, all these three parameters being reversible under specific therapy for PA, regardless medical or surgical. The PA subgroup with high PTH seems at higher cardiovascular risk, while unilateral rather than bilateral disease was prone to this PTH anomaly. Moreover, bone mineral density (BMD) according to central DXA might show a higher fracture risk only in certain adults, TBS being a promising alternative (with a still unknown perspective of diabetes' influence on DXA-TBS results in PA). However, an overall increased fracture prevalence in PA is described in most studies, especially with respect to the vertebral site, the fracture risk that seems correctable upon aldosterone excess remission. These data recommend PA as a cause of secondary osteoporosis, a treatable one via PA intervention. There is still an area of debate the way to address BMTs profile in PA, the case's selection toward specific bone evaluation in every day practice, and further on, the understanding of the potential genetic influence at the level of bone and mineral complications in PA patients.
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- Alexandra-Ioana Trandafir
- PhD Doctoral School, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.)
- Department of Endocrinology, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011683 Bucharest, Romania
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- PhD Doctoral School, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.)
- Department of Endocrinology, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011683 Bucharest, Romania
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- PhD Doctoral School, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.)
- Department of Endocrinology, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011683 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 4—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Thoracic Surgery Department, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (E.P.); (M.C.)
- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011683 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 4—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Thoracic Surgery Department, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (E.P.); (M.C.)
- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011683 Bucharest, Romania
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Bellahreche Z, Sihali-Beloui O, Semiane N, Mallek A, Chaouadi M, Fedala A, Dahmani Y. The effects of 20-hydroxyecdysone on nuclear shape, heterochromatin quantity and gray-level co-occurrence matrix texture analysis of adrenal zona fasciculata cells in an obese gerbil (Gerbillus tarabuli) model for metabolic syndrome: a correlational study. Histochem Cell Biol 2023; 160:563-576. [PMID: 37604940 DOI: 10.1007/s00418-023-02232-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The aim of this study was to reveal the effects of obesity and phytotherapy with 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) on the nuclei of adrenal zona fasciculata (ZF) in the gerbil Gerbillus tarabuli by analyzing nuclear shape and gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) texture characteristics and by quantifying heterochromatin. Twelve gerbils were divided into three groups: control (C), HC and HC-20E (animals receiving a high-calorie-diet without or with a supplement of 20E, respectively). The adrenals were removed and fixed for histological and statistical analysis. Principal component analysis showed a positive correlation of area, perimeter and textural correlation in C. Nevertheless, a negative correlation was recorded for contrast and entropy. The obesity caused a disorder in nuclear texture; negative correlation was noted with heterochromatin fraction, which may be related to increased ZF activity. However, administration of 20E seems to improve the nuclear state by preserving circularity, uniformity and homogeneity of nuclei as well as the proportion of heterochromatin, which could be a sign of a downregulation of cell activity.Our results suggest that new techniques of image processing could contribute to the understanding of nuclear changes associated with obesity and its possible therapy in this gerbil model for metabolic syndrome.
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- Zineb Bellahreche
- LBPO/Nutrition & Metabolism, Department of Biology and Physiology of Organisms, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria.
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- LBPO/Nutrition & Metabolism, Department of Biology and Physiology of Organisms, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- LBPO/Nutrition & Metabolism, Department of Biology and Physiology of Organisms, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- LBPO/Nutrition & Metabolism, Department of Biology and Physiology of Organisms, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Pelagic Ecosystem Team, Laboratory of Biological Oceanography and Marine Environment, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- Faculté de Physique, Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux, USTHB, Equipe Couches Minces et Semiconducteurs, B.P. 32, El Alia, Bab-ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- LBPO/Nutrition & Metabolism, Department of Biology and Physiology of Organisms, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), BP 32, El Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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Stenman A, Falhammar H, Zedenius J, Juhlin CC. Adrenal and periadrenal schwannoma: histological, molecular and clinical characterization of an institutional case series. Endocrine 2023; 82:631-637. [PMID: 37535242 PMCID: PMC10618319 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03463-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Adrenal schwannoma (AS) and periadrenal schwannoma (PAS) are exceedingly rare Schwann cell tumors that develop from the adrenal medulla and periadrenal peripheral nerves respectively. The underlying genetic events are elusive. METHODS We searched our institutional database for AS/PAS cases and reviewed the histology and clinical outcome. Comprehensive molecular work-up was performed. RESULTS We found reports of 4 AS/PAS cases diagnosed between 1992 and 2022 among the 1248 adrenal lesions submitted for histopathology during the same time period (0.32%). Two patients were male, two were female, and the age span was 59-80 years. Median size was 70 mm (range 50-100 mm), and from a radiology perspective, the lesions were initially suspected of malignant lesions originating from either adrenals or kidneys. Hormonal analyses were normal in all cases. Histologically, three cases were annotated as cellular AS or PAS, and one case was annotated as microcystic AS. Molecular characterization using focused next-generation sequencing did not identify SMARCB1 or NF2 mutations, alterations previously associated to schwannoma at other anatomical sites. The postoperative period was without complications for all patients, and follow-up did not show any signs of relapse or metastatic disease. CONCLUSION AS/PAS are rare neoplasms that are most often benign, and the molecular etiology is most likely not related to mutations in established schwannoma-related genes. Since these tumors may be misinterpreted as malignant, knowledge of this entity is essential for radiologists, endocrinologists, surgeons and pathologists.
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- Adam Stenman
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Breast, Endocrine Tumors and Sarcoma, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Breast, Endocrine Tumors and Sarcoma, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Ezzat S, de Herder WW, Volante M, Grossman A. The Driver Role of Pathologists in Endocrine Oncology: What Clinicians Seek in Pathology Reports. Endocr Pathol 2023; 34:437-454. [PMID: 37166678 PMCID: PMC10733199 DOI: 10.1007/s12022-023-09768-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Endocrine neoplasia represents an increasingly broad spectrum of disorders. Endocrine neoplasms range from incidental findings to potentially lethal malignancies. In this paper, we cover the impact of pathology in the interpretation of the clinic-pathological, genetic, and radiographic features underpinning these neoplasms. We highlight the critical role of multidisciplinary interactions in structuring a rational diagnostic and efficient therapeutic plan and emphasize the role of histopathological input in decision-making. In this context, standardized pathology reporting and second opinion endocrine pathology review represent relevant tools to improve the overall diagnostic workup of patients affected by endocrine tumors in every specific scenario. In fact, although a relevant proportion of cases may be correctly identified based on clinical presentation and biochemical/imaging investigations, a subset of cases presents with atypical findings that may lead to an inappropriate diagnosis and treatment plan based on a wrong pathological diagnosis if all pieces of the puzzle are not correctly considered. Pathologists have a responsibility to actively guide clinicians before and during surgical procedures to prevent unnecessary interventions. In all areas of endocrine pathology, pathologists must understand the complexity of tissue preservation and assay sensitivities and specificities to ensure the optimal quality and interpretation of diagnostic material. Finally, pathologists are central actors in tumor tissue biobanking, which is an expanding field in oncology that should be promoted while adhering to strict ethical and methodological standards.
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- Shereen Ezzat
- Endocrine Oncology Site Group, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sector of Endocrinology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Hospital, Regione Gonzole 10, 10043, Orbassano, Turin, Italy.
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- Barts and the London School of Medicine, University of London, London, UK
- Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Ghosh C, Hu J, Kebebew E. Advances in translational research of the rare cancer type adrenocortical carcinoma. Nat Rev Cancer 2023; 23:805-824. [PMID: 37857840 DOI: 10.1038/s41568-023-00623-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare malignancy with an annual worldwide incidence of 1-2 cases per 1 million and a 5-year survival rate of <60%. Although adrenocortical carcinoma is rare, such rare cancers account for approximately one third of patients diagnosed with cancer annually. In the past decade, there have been considerable advances in understanding the molecular basis of adrenocortical carcinoma. The genetic events associated with adrenocortical carcinoma in adults are distinct from those of paediatric cases, which are often associated with germline or somatic TP53 mutations and have a better prognosis. In adult primary adrenocortical carcinoma, the main somatic genetic alterations occur in genes that encode proteins involved in the WNT-β-catenin pathway, cell cycle and p53 apoptosis pathway, chromatin remodelling and telomere maintenance pathway, cAMP-protein kinase A (PKA) pathway or DNA transcription and RNA translation pathways. Recently, integrated molecular studies of adrenocortical carcinomas, which have characterized somatic mutations and the methylome as well as gene and microRNA expression profiles, have led to a molecular classification of these tumours that can predict prognosis and have helped to identify new therapeutic targets. In this Review, we summarize these recent translational research advances in adrenocortical carcinoma, which it is hoped could lead to improved patient diagnosis, treatment and outcome.
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Endocrine pathology comprises a spectrum of disorders originating in various sites throughout the body. Some disorders affect endocrine glands, and others arise from endocrine cells that are dispersed in non-endocrine tissues. Endocrine cells can broadly be classified as neuroendocrine, steroidogenic, or thyroid follicular cells; these three families have distinct embryologic origins, morphologic structure, and biochemical hormone synthetic pathways. Lesions affecting the endocrine system include developmental abnormalities, inflammatory processes that can be infectious or autoimmune, hypofunction with atrophy or hyperfunction caused by hyperplasia secondary to pathology in other sites, and neoplasia of many types. Understanding endocrine pathology requires knowledge of both structure and function, including the biochemical signaling pathways that regulate hormone synthesis and secretion. Molecular genetics has clarified sporadic and hereditary disease that is common in this field.
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- Sylvia L. Asa
- Department of Pathology, Institute of Pathology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Room 204, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55901 USA
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Section of Anatomic Pathology, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Department of Woman and Child Health Sciences and Public Health, Anatomic Pathology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli – IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 00168 Rome, Italy
- ENETS Center of Excellence, Rome, Italy
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Yin M, Wang Y, Ren X, Han M, Li S, Liang R, Wang G, Gang X. Identification of key genes and pathways in adrenocortical carcinoma: evidence from bioinformatic analysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1250033. [PMID: 38053725 PMCID: PMC10694291 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1250033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare endocrine malignancy with poor prognosis. The disease originates from the cortex of adrenal gland and lacks effective treatment. Efforts have been made to elucidate the pathogenesis of ACC, but the molecular mechanisms remain elusive. To identify key genes and pathways in ACC, the expression profiles of GSE12368, GSE90713 and GSE143383 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. After screening differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in each microarray dataset on the basis of cut-off, we identified 206 DEGs, consisting of 72 up-regulated and 134 down-regulated genes in three datasets. Function enrichment analyses of DEGs were performed by DAVID online database and the results revealed that the DEGs were mainly enriched in cell cycle, cell cycle process, mitotic cell cycle, response to oxygen-containing compound, progesterone-mediated oocyte maturation, p53 signaling pathway. The STRING database was used to construct the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and modules analysis was performed using Cytoscape. Finally, we filtered out eight hub genes, including CDK1, CCNA2, CCNB1, TOP2A, MAD2L1, BIRC5, BUB1 and AURKA. Biological process analysis showed that these hub genes were significantly enriched in nuclear division, mitosis, M phase of mitotic cell cycle and cell cycle process. Violin plot, Kaplan-Meier curve and stage plot of these hub genes confirmed the reliability of the results. In conclusion, the results in this study provided reliable key genes and pathways for ACC, which will be useful for ACC mechanisms, diagnosis and candidate targeted treatment.
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- Mengsha Yin
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Carsote M, Gheorghe AM, Nistor C, Trandafir AI, Sima OC, Cucu AP, Ciuche A, Petrova E, Ghemigian A. Landscape of Adrenal Tumours in Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Biomedicines 2023; 11:3081. [PMID: 38002081 PMCID: PMC10669095 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11113081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Our aim is to update the topic of adrenal tumours (ATs) in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) based on a multidisciplinary, clinical perspective via an endocrine approach. This narrative review is based on a PubMed search of full-length, English articles between January 2014 and July 2023. We included 52 original papers: 9 studies, 8 case series, and 35 single case reports. Firstly, we introduce a case-based analysis of 59 CAH-ATs cases with four types of enzymatic defects (CYP21A2, CYP17A1, CYP17B1, and HSD3B2). Secondarily, we analysed prevalence studies; their sample size varied from 53 to 26,000 individuals. AT prevalence among CAH was of 13.3-20%. CAH prevalence among individuals with previous imaging diagnosis of AT was of 0.3-3.6%. Overall, this 10-year, sample-based analysis represents one of the most complex studies in the area of CAH-ATs so far. These masses should be taken into consideration. They may reach impressive sizes of up to 30-40 cm, with compressive effects. Adrenalectomy was chosen based on an individual multidisciplinary decision. Many tumours are detected in subjects with a poor disease control, or they represent the first step toward CAH identification. We noted a left lateralization with a less clear pathogenic explanation. The most frequent tumour remains myelolipoma. The risk of adrenocortical carcinoma should not be overlooked. Noting the increasing prevalence of adrenal incidentalomas, CAH testing might be indicated to identify non-classical forms of CAH.
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- Mara Carsote
- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
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- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
- Ph.D. Doctoral School of Carol Davila, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department 4—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Thoracic Surgery Department, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
- Ph.D. Doctoral School of Carol Davila, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
- Ph.D. Doctoral School of Carol Davila, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Ph.D. Doctoral School of Carol Davila, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Thoracic Surgery Department, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 4—Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
- Thoracic Surgery Department, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Clinical Endocrinology Department, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 020021 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-I.T.); (O.-C.S.); (E.P.); (A.G.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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Mihai I, Boicean A, Teodoru CA, Grigore N, Iancu GM, Dura H, Bratu DG, Roman MD, Mohor CI, Todor SB, Ichim C, Mătacuță IB, Băcilă C, Bacalbașa N, Bolca CN, Hașegan A. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy: Tailoring Approaches for the Optimal Resection of Adrenal Tumors. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3351. [PMID: 37958247 PMCID: PMC10650124 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13213351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the outcomes of laparoscopic approaches for adrenal tumor resection in 67 patients from a single center with a median age of 51 (range 40-79). Predominantly comprising women, the majority of patients were overweight or obese. Adrenal tumors larger than 6 cm were mostly treated using the laparoscopic transperitoneal method (p < 0.001). Our results revealed that patients subjected to the retroperitoneal approach exhibited quicker recovery, as evidenced by faster resumption of oral intake and ambulation, along with reduced intraoperative blood loss and shorter hospitalization (p-value < 0.05). In contrast, patients subjected to the transperitoneal approach experienced minimal complications, though not statistically significant, despite the technique's intricacy and slower recovery. These findings emphasize the significance of tailoring the surgical approach to individual patient characteristics, with particular emphasis on the tumor size. The choice between the retroperitoneal and transperitoneal methods should be informed by patient-specific attributes to optimize surgical outcomes. This study underscores the need for a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as tumor characteristics and postoperative recovery when determining the most suitable laparoscopic approach for adrenal tumor resection. Ultimately, the pursuit of individualized treatment strategies will contribute to improved patient outcomes in adrenal tumor surgery.
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- Ionela Mihai
- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550169 Sibiu, Romania; (I.M.); (A.B.); (C.A.T.); (N.G.); (G.M.I.); (H.D.); (M.D.R.); (C.I.M.); (S.B.T.); (C.I.); (I.B.M.); (C.B.); (A.H.)
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Kim JH, Choi Y, Hwang S, Yoon JH, Kim GH, Yoo HW, Choi JH. Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Adrenal Tumors in Children and Adolescents. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2023; 131:515-522. [PMID: 37437600 DOI: 10.1055/a-2127-9292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Adrenal tumors are generally rare in children and can be a part of familial cancer syndrome. This research was conducted to examine the clinical outcomes, histopathological results, and genetic etiologies of adrenal tumors in children and adolescents. METHODS Thirty-one children and adolescents with adrenal tumors were included. Data on clinical outcomes and endocrine and radiologic results were retrospectively analyzed. Molecular analysis was conducted in select patients according to their phenotype and family history. RESULTS The median age at diagnosis was 7.9 years (range: 0.8-17.8 years) with 5.1±1.8 cm of maximum tumor diameter. Adrenal adenoma (n=7), carcinoma (n=5), borderline (n=2), isolated micronodular adrenocortical disease (n=2), pheochromocytoma (n=8), paraganglioma (n=3), and ganglioneuroma (n=4) are all pathological diagnoses. The most common presenting symptom was excess production of adrenocortical hormones (n=15), including virilization and Cushing syndrome. Non-functioning adrenocortical tumors were found in a patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Genetic etiologies were identified in TP53 (n=5), VHL (n=4), and PRKACA (n=1). Patients with mutations in TP53 were young (1.5±0.5 years) and had large masses (6.1±2.3 cm). CONCLUSIONS This study describes clinical outcomes and the pathological spectrum of adrenal tumors in children and adolescents. Adrenocortical tumors mostly presented with an excess of the adrenocortical hormone. Patients with genetic defects presented at a young age and large size of tumors, necessitating genetic testing in patients at a young age.
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- Ja Hye Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Genetics Center, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Пачуашвили НВ, Рослякова АА, Порубаева ЭЭ, Бельцевич ДГ, Гадзыра АН, Дрогалов НА, Лазарева АА, Урусова ЛС. [Metastatic lesions of the adrenal glands. The experience of Endocrinology Research Center.]. PROBLEMY ENDOKRINOLOGII 2023; 69:11-20. [PMID: 37694863 PMCID: PMC10520903 DOI: 10.14341/probl13195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Differentiation between benign, primary and secondary malignant tumors is a critical problem in the clinical treatment of adrenal tumors, especially in patients with isolated adrenal lesions. In most cases, the correct diagnosis can be established microscopically with standard staining with hematoxylin and eosin. However, there are cases when it is almost impossible to distinguish metastasis from primary adrenal cancer, so an accurate diagnosis requires an immunohistochemical examination.This article presents five unique observations of secondary adrenal tumors that were diagnosed by us in the current surgical material: metastasis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, follicular variant of papillary thyroid cancer, metastasis of keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the bladder, as well as malignant mesothelioma. Taking into account the extreme rarity of the presented observations, we present an analysis of the literature data.
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- Н. В. Пачуашвили
- Первый Московский государственный медицинский университет им. И.М. Сеченова (Сеченовский Университет)
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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Araujo-Castro M, Paja Fano M, Pla Peris B, González Boillos M, Pascual-Corrales E, García-Cano AM, Parra Ramírez P, Rojas-Marcos PM, Ruiz-Sanchez JG, Vicente A, Gómez-Hoyos E, Ferreira R, García Sanz I, Recasens M, Barahona San Millan R, Picón César MJ, Díaz Guardiola P, Perdomo C, Manjón L, García-Centeno R, Percovich JC, Rebollo Román Á, Gracia Gimeno P, Robles Lázaro C, Morales M, Calatayud M, Collao SAF, Meneses D, Sampedro Nuñez MA, Escudero Quesada V, Ribas EM, Sanmartín Sánchez A, Diaz CG, Lamas C, Guerrero-Vázquez R, del Castillo Tous M, Serrano J, Michalopoulou T, Moya Mateo EM, Hanzu F. Autonomous cortisol secretion in patients with primary aldosteronism: prevalence and implications on cardiometabolic profile and on surgical outcomes. Endocr Connect 2023; 12:e230043. [PMID: 37410097 PMCID: PMC10448600 DOI: 10.1530/ec-23-0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS) in patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) and its implications on cardiometabolic and surgical outcomes. Methods This is a retrospective multicenter study of PA patients who underwent 1 mg dexamethasone-suppression test (DST) during diagnostic workup in 21 Spanish tertiary hospitals. ACS was defined as a cortisol post-DST >1.8 µg/dL (confirmed ACS if >5 µg/dL and possible ACS if 1.8-5 µg/dL) in the absence of specific clinical features of hypercortisolism. The cardiometabolic profile was compared with a control group with ACS without PA (ACS group) matched for age and DST levels. Results The prevalence of ACS in the global cohort of patients with PA (n = 176) was 29% (ACS-PA; n = 51). Ten patients had confirmed ACS and 41 possible ACS. The cardiometabolic profile of ACS-PA and PA-only patients was similar, except for older age and larger tumor size of the adrenal lesion in the ACS-PA group. When comparing the ACS-PA group (n = 51) and the ACS group (n = 78), the prevalence of hypertension (OR 7.7 (2.64-22.32)) and cardiovascular events (OR 5.0 (2.29-11.07)) was higher in ACS-PA patients than in ACS patients. The coexistence of ACS in patients with PA did not affect the surgical outcomes, the proportion of biochemical cure and clinical cure being similar between ACS-PA and PA-only groups. Conclusion Co-secretion of cortisol and aldosterone affects almost one-third of patients with PA. Its occurrence is more frequent in patients with larger tumors and advanced age. However, the cardiometabolic and surgical outcomes of patients with ACS-PA and PA-only are similar.
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- Marta Araujo-Castro
- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal & Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Ramón y Cajal (IRYCIS), Madrid, Spain
- University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Hospital Universitario de Basurton & Basque Country University, Medicine Department, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario de Castellón, Castellón, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario de Castellón, Castellón, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal & Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Ramón y Cajal (IRYCIS), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario La Paz Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario de Toledo, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General & Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Institut Català de la Salut Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria de Málaga, IBIMA Malaga, Spain CIBEROBN, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias & Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Rollo Villanova, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Complejo Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department-CDB, Hospital Clinic, IDIBAPS, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Doce de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Islas Baleares, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Son Espases, Islas Baleares, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario De Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Universitario De Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Joan XXIII University Hospital, Tarragona, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Nutrition, Hospital Clinic, IDIPAS, Barcelona, Spain
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Morelli V, Elli FM, Frigerio S, Vena W, Palmieri S, Lucca C, Maffini MA, Contarino A, Bagnaresi F, Mantovani G, Arosio M. Prevalence and clinical features of armadillo repeat-containing 5 mutations carriers in a single center cohort of patients with bilateral adrenal incidentalomas. Eur J Endocrinol 2023; 189:242-251. [PMID: 37625448 DOI: 10.1093/ejendo/lvad088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of armadillo repeat-containing 5 (ARMC5) genetic defects in our cohort of bilateral adrenal incidentaloma (BAI) patients and to evaluate the possible existence of genotype-phenotype correlations. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Tertiary care center. PARTICIPANTS 72 BAI patients. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) The following data have been collected: morning adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations; cortisol levels after 1 mg overnight dexamethasone suppression test (F-1mgDST); urinary free cortisol (UFC) levels; diameter of the adrenal masses; and the association with overweight/obesity, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular events, unrelated neoplasia, osteoporosis, thyroid nodular disease, and primary hyperparathyroidism. A search for ARMC5 germline and somatic pathogenic variants was performed in all patients and in the adrenal tissue of patients operated on, respectively. RESULTS The prevalence of germline ARMC5 pathogenic variants among patients with mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS+, defined as F-1mgDST > 1.8 µg/dL) was 18.8%. No germline pathogenic variants were detected in patients without MACS. Moreover, somatic ARMC5 pathogenic variants were also found in the adrenal tissue of six patients without germline ARMC5 variants. The F-1mgDST levels >5 µg/dL predicted with a poor sensitivity but a 90.5% specificity in identifying the presence of ARMC5 germline pathogenic variants. We did not find any clinical parameter predictive of the ARMC5 mutation presence. CONCLUSIONS In MACS+ BAI patients, germline ARMC5 gene pathogenic variants are frequent. Further studies are needed to elucidate the pathophysiological role of somatic ARMC5 pathogenic variants on adrenal tumor development in otherwise wild-type (WT) patients.
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- Valentina Morelli
- Unit for Bone Metabolism Diseases and Diabetes and Lab of Endocrine and Metabolic Research, IRCCS, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 20149 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Diabetes Center, Humanitas Gavazzeni Institute, 24125 Bergamo, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Urusova L, Porubayeva E, Pachuashvili N, Elfimova A, Beltsevich D, Mokrysheva N. The new histological system for the diagnosis of adrenocortical cancer. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1218686. [PMID: 37560295 PMCID: PMC10406575 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1218686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Adrenocortical cancer (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor that originates in the adrenal cortex. Despite extensive molecular-genetic, pathomorphological, and clinical research, assessing the malignant potential of adrenal neoplasms in clinical practice remains a daunting task in histological diagnosis. Although the Weiss score is the most prevalent method for diagnosing ACC, its limitations necessitate additional algorithms for specific histological variants. Unequal diagnostic value, subjectivity in evaluation, and interpretation challenges contribute to a gray zone where the reliable assessment of a tumor's malignant potential is unattainable. In this study, we introduce a universal mathematical model for the differential diagnosis of all morphological types of ACC in adults. Methods This model was developed by analyzing a retrospective sample of data from 143 patients who underwent histological and immunohistochemical examinations of surgically removed adrenal neoplasms. Statistical analysis was carried out on Python 3.1 in the Google Colab environment. The cutting point was chosen according to Youden's index. Scikit-learn 1.0.2 was used for building the multidimensional model for Python. Logistical regression analysis was executed with L1-regularization, which is an effective method for extracting the most significant features of the model. Results The new system we have developed is a diagnostically meaningful set of indicators that takes into account a smaller number of criteria from the currently used Weiss scale. To validate the obtained model, we divided the initial sample set into training and test sets in a 9:1 ratio, respectively. The diagnostic algorithm is highly accurate [overall accuracy 100% (95% CI: 96%-100%)]. Discussion Our method involves determining eight diagnostically significant indicators that enable the calculation of ACC development probability using specified formulas. This approach may potentially enhance diagnostic precision and facilitate improved clinical outcomes in ACC management.
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- Department of Fundamental Pathology, Endocrinology Research Centre, Moscow, Russia
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Sol B, Carprieaux M, De Leu N. ARMC5-negative primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia. BMJ Case Rep 2023; 16:e254099. [PMID: 37419498 PMCID: PMC10347486 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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A woman in her 60s with chronic fatigue, depressed mood and proximal muscle weakness was referred to our endocrinology department. Physical examination revealed facial plethora, atrophic skin and ankle oedema. Adjuvant blood and urine analyses indicated endogenous ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome. Abdominal imaging showed bilateral macronodular adrenals, measuring 58.9 × 29.7 mm on the right and 55.6 × 42.6 mm on the left. Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia was confirmed by pathology after bilateral adrenalectomy. Gradual mental and physical recovery was observed in the months following surgery. Genetic sequencing failed to reveal mutations in the ARMC5 gene.Cushing syndrome is a rare entity that should be suspected when typical clinical signs, including skin atrophy with ecchymosis, muscle weakness or coloured stretch marks, are present. Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia is an uncommon cause of endogenous Cushing syndrome. It is a benign condition characterised by adrenal macronodules exceeding 1 cm and hypercorticism.
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- Bastiaan Sol
- Endocrinology, AZ Alma Campus Eeklo, Eeklo, Belgium
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- Beta Cell Neogenesis Unit, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Jette, Belgium
- Endocrinology, ASZ Campus Aalst, Aalst, Belgium
- Endocrinology-Diabetology, UZ Brussel, Jette, Belgium
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Hu X, He S, Jiang X, Wei P, Zhou X, Shi Z, Li X, Lu J, Zhao H, Wei B, Jin M. Reticular fibre structure in the differential diagnosis of parathyroid neoplasms. Diagn Pathol 2023; 18:79. [PMID: 37403167 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-023-01368-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the characteristics of reticular fibre structure (RFS) in parathyroid adenoma (PTA), atypical parathyroid tumour (APT), and parathyroid carcinoma (PTC), and to assess its value as a diagnostic indicator. METHODS Clinical data and pathological specimens of patients with PTA, APT or PTC were collected. Reticular fibre staining was performed to observe the characteristics of RFS. This study evaluated the incidence of RFS destruction in parathyroid tumours, compared RFS destruction between primary PTC and recurrent and metastatic PTC, and explored the association between RFS destruction and clinicopathological features of APT and primary PTC. RESULTS Reticular fibre staining was performed in 50 patients with PTA, 25 patients with APT, and 36 patients with PTC. In PTA cases, a delicate RFS was observed. In both the APT and PTC groups, incomplete RFS areas were observed. The incidence of RFS destruction was different among the PTA, APT, and PTC groups (P < 0.001, χ2-test), at 0% (0/50), 44% (11/25), and 86% (31/36), respectively. When differentiating PTC from APT, the sensitivity and specificity of RFS destruction were 81% and 56%, respectively. The incidence of RFS destruction was 73% (8/11) in the primary PTC group and 92% (23/25) in the recurrent and metastatic PTC groups. In both the APT group and primary PTC group, no correlation was found between RFS destruction and clinicopathological features. CONCLUSION RFS destruction may indicate that parathyroid tumours have unfavourable biological behaviours.Reticular fibre staining may be a valuable tool for improving the diagnostic accuracy in parathyroid tumours.
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- Xiumei Hu
- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100020, China.
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Gong S, Sun N, Meyer LS, Tetti M, Koupourtidou C, Krebs S, Masserdotti G, Blum H, Rainey WE, Reincke M, Walch A, Williams TA. Primary Aldosteronism: Spatial Multiomics Mapping of Genotype-Dependent Heterogeneity and Tumor Expansion of Aldosterone-Producing Adenomas. Hypertension 2023; 80:1555-1567. [PMID: 37125608 PMCID: PMC10330203 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.20921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Primary aldosteronism is frequently caused by an adrenocortical aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) carrying a somatic mutation that drives aldosterone overproduction. APAs with a mutation in KCNJ5 (APA-KCNJ5MUT) are characterized by heterogeneous CYP11B2 (aldosterone synthase) expression, a particular cellular composition and larger tumor diameter than those with wild-type KCNJ5 (APA-KCNJ5WT). We exploited these differences to decipher the roles of transcriptome and metabolome reprogramming in tumor pathogenesis. METHODS Consecutive adrenal cryosections (7 APAs and 7 paired adjacent adrenal cortex) were analyzed by spatial transcriptomics (10x Genomics platform) and metabolomics (in situ matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging) co-integrated with CYP11B2 immunohistochemistry. RESULTS We identified intratumoral transcriptional heterogeneity that delineated functionally distinct biological pathways. Common transcriptomic signatures were established across all APA specimens which encompassed 2 distinct transcriptional profiles in CYP11B2-immunopositive regions (CYP11B2-type 1 or 2). The CYP11B2-type 1 signature was characterized by zona glomerulosa gene markers and was detected in both APA-KCNJ5MUT and APA-KCNJ5WT. The CYP11B2-type 2 signature displayed markers of the zona fasciculata or reticularis and predominated in APA-KCNJ5MUT. Metabolites that promote oxidative stress and cell death accumulated in APA-KCNJ5WT. In contrast, antioxidant metabolites were abundant in APA-KCNJ5MUT. Finally, APA-like cell subpopulations-negative for CYP11B2 gene expression-were identified in adrenocortical tissue adjacent to APAs suggesting the existence of tumor precursor states. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide insight into intra- and intertumoral transcriptional heterogeneity and support a role for prooxidant versus antioxidant systems in APA pathogenesis highlighting genotype-dependent capacities for tumor expansion.
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- Siyuan Gong
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, München, Germany
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- Research Unit Analytical Pathology, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, München, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, München, Germany
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- Department for Cell Biology and Anatomy, Biomedical Center, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
- Graduate School Systemic Neurosciences, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis, Gene Center, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Stem Cell Research, Helmholtz Center Munich, Neuherberg, Germany
- Physiological Genomics, Biomedical Center (BMC), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Planegg-Martinsried, Germany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis, Gene Center, LMU Munich, 81377 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Division of Metabolism, Endocrine, and Diabetes, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, München, Germany
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- Research Unit Analytical Pathology, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Germany
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, LMU München, München, Germany
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Chung R, Garratt J, Remer EM, Navin P, Blake MA, Taffel MT, Hackett CE, Sharbidre KG, Tu W, Low G, Bara M, Carney BW, Corwin MT, Campbell MJ, Lee JT, Lee CY, Dueber JC, Shehata MA, Caoili EM, Schieda N, Elsayes KM. Adrenal Neoplasms: Lessons from Adrenal Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards. Radiographics 2023; 43:e220191. [PMID: 37347698 DOI: 10.1148/rg.220191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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The radiologic diagnosis of adrenal disease can be challenging in settings of atypical presentations, mimics of benign and malignant adrenal masses, and rare adrenal anomalies. Misdiagnosis may lead to suboptimal management and adverse outcomes. Adrenal adenoma is the most common benign adrenal tumor that arises from the cortex, whereas adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignant tumor of the cortex. Adrenal cyst and myelolipoma are other benign adrenal lesions and are characterized by their fluid and fat content, respectively. Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor of the adrenal medulla. Metastases to the adrenal glands are the most common malignant adrenal tumors. While many of these masses have classic imaging appearances, considerable overlap exists between benign and malignant lesions and can pose a diagnostic challenge. Atypical adrenal adenomas include those that are lipid poor; contain macroscopic fat, hemorrhage, and/or iron; are heterogeneous and/or large; and demonstrate growth. Heterogeneous adrenal adenomas may mimic ACC, metastasis, or pheochromocytoma, particularly when they are 4 cm or larger, whereas smaller versions of ACC, metastasis, and pheochromocytoma and those with washout greater than 60% may mimic adenoma. Because of its nonenhanced CT attenuation of less than or equal to 10 HU, a lipid-rich adrenal adenoma may be mimicked by a benign adrenal cyst, or it may be mimicked by a tumor with central cystic and/or necrotic change such as ACC, pheochromocytoma, or metastasis. Rare adrenal tumors such as hemangioma, ganglioneuroma, and oncocytoma also may mimic adrenal adenoma, ACC, metastasis, and pheochromocytoma. The authors describe cases of adrenal neoplasms that they have encountered in clinical practice and presented to adrenal multidisciplinary tumor boards. Key lessons to aid in diagnosis and further guide appropriate management are provided. © RSNA, 2023 Online supplemental material is available for this article. Quiz questions for this article are available through the Online Learning Center.
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- Ryan Chung
- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA (R.C., M.A.B.); Department of Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (J.G.); Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute and Glickman Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH (E.M.R.); Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (P.N.); Department of Radiology, Center for Biomedical Imaging, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY (M.T.T.); Department of Radiology, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH (C.E.H.); Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL (K.G.S.); Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (W.T., G.L., M.B.); Departments of Radiology (B.W.C., M.T.C.) and Surgery (M.J.C.), UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA; Department of Radiology (J.T.L.), Department of General Surgery (C.Y.L.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (J.C.D.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 (M.A.S., K.M.E.); Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (E.M.C.); and Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (N.S.)
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Trandafir AI, Stanciu M, Albu SE, Stoian VR, Ciofu I, Persu C, Nistor C, Carsote M. Management of Adrenal Cortical Adenomas: Assessment of Bone Status in Patients with (Non-Functioning) Adrenal Incidentalomas. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4244. [PMID: 37445279 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Our aim is to analyse the bone profile in adults with (non-functioning) adrenal incidentalomas (AIs), specifically addressing the impact of autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). This narrative review, based on a PubMed search from inception to February 2023 (case reports, non-ACS, and other secondary causes of osteoporosis were excluded), included 40 original studies, a total of 3046 patients with female prevalence (female:male ratio of 1921:1125), aged between 20.5 and 95.5 years old. This three decade-based analysis showed that 37 studies provided dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) information; another five studies reports results on bone micro-architecture, including trabecular bone score (TBS), spinal deformity index, and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography; 20 cohorts included data on bone turnover markers (BTMs), while four longitudinal studies followed subjects between 1 and 10.5 years old (surgical versus non-adrenalectomy arms). Post-dexamethasone suppression test (DST) cortisol was inversely associated with bone mineral density (BMD). TBS predicted incidental vertebral fractures (VFx) regardless of BMD, being associated with post-DST cortisol independently of age and BMD. Low BTMs were identified in ACS, but not all studies agreed. An increased prevalence of ACS-related osteoporosis was confirmed in most studies (highest prevalence of 87.5%), as well as of VFx, including in pre-menopause (42.5%), post-menopause (78.6%), and male patients (72.7%) depending on the study, with a 10-fold increased incidental VFx risk up to a 12-fold increased risk after a 2-year follow-up. No specific medication against osteoporosis is indicated in ACS, but adrenalectomy (according to four studies) should be part of the long-term strategy. This bone profile case sample-based study (to our knowledge, one of the largest of its kind) showed that AIs, including the subgroup designated as having ACS, embraces a large panel of osseous complications. The level of evidence remains far from generous; there are still no homogenous results defining ACS and identifying skeletal involvement, which might be a consequence of different investigation clusters underling adrenal and bone assessments over time. However, bone status evaluations and associated therapy decisions remain an essential element of the management of adults with AIs-ACS.
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- Alexandra-Ioana Trandafir
- Department of Endocrinology, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology & Carol Davila Doctoral School, 011863 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 10-Surgery, General Surgery Department 3, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Urology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department 4-Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Thoracic Surgery Department, "Dr. Carol Davila" Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011863 Bucharest, Romania
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Niu K, Ghumra A, Mirza B, Dreier J. Pheochromocytoma and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Leading to Cardiac Arrest. Cureus 2023; 15:e39986. [PMID: 37416013 PMCID: PMC10321458 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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A 33-year-old female with no known past medical history presented to the hospital for a witnessed cardiac arrest. The patient was emergently intubated and sedated. Further investigation demonstrated an 8.5 cm x 7.6 cm mass in the adrenal region, which was subsequently found to be a pheochromocytoma by biopsy. She was transferred to a tertiary care center for further evaluation. We wish to raise awareness of this condition among clinicians and encourage further research into the connections between pheochromocytoma and further cardiac complications.
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- Kevyn Niu
- Internal Medicine, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, USA
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- Critical Care Medicine, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Blake Hospital, Bradenton, USA
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Picard C. « Quand les tumeurs pédiatriques et adultes se rejoignent » Cas no 3. Ann Pathol 2023:S0242-6498(23)00114-1. [PMID: 37268545 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2023.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Cécile Picard
- Institut de pathologie Est, hospices civils de Lyon, 69500 Bron-Lyon, France.
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Carsote M, Turturea IF, Turturea MR, Valea A, Nistor C, Gheorghisan-Galateanu AA. Pathogenic Insights into DNA Mismatch Repair (MMR) Genes-Proteins and Microsatellite Instability: Focus on Adrenocortical Carcinoma and Beyond. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13111867. [PMID: 37296718 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13111867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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DNA damage repair pathways, including mismatch repair (MMR) genes, are prone to carcinoma development in certain patients. The assessment of the MMR system is widely recognized as part of strategies concerning solid tumors (defective MMR cancers), especially MMR proteins (through immunohistochemistry), and molecular assays for microsatellite instability (MSI). We aim to highlight the status of MMR genes-proteins (including MSI) in the relationship with ACC (adrenocortical carcinoma) according to current knowledge. This is a narrative review. We included PubMed-accessed, full-length English papers published between January 2012 and March 2023. We searched studies on ACC patients for whom MMR status was assessed, respectively subjects harboring MMR germline mutations, namely Lynch syndrome (LS), who were diagnosed with ACC. MMR system assessments in ACCs involve a low level of statistical evidence. Generally, there are two main types of endocrine insights: 1. the role of MMR status as a prognostic marker in different endocrine malignancies (including ACC)-which is the topic of the present work, and 2. establishing the indication of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPIs) in selective, mostly highly aggressive, non-responsive to standard care forms upon MMR evaluation (which belongs to the larger chapter of immunotherapy in ACCs). Our one-decade, sample-case study (which, to our knowledge, it is the most comprehensive of its kind) identified 11 original articles (from 1 patient to 634 subjects per study diagnosed with either ACC or LS). We identified four studies published in 2013 and 2020 and two in 2021, three cohorts and two retrospective studies (the publication from 2013 includes a retrospective and a cohort distinct section). Among these four studies, patients already confirmed to have LS (N = 643, respective 135) were found to be associated with ACC (N = 3, respective 2), resulting in a prevalence of 0.0046%, with a respective of 1.4% being confirmed (despite not having a large amount of similar data outside these two studies). Studies on ACC patients (N = 364, respective 36 pediatric individuals, and 94 subjects with ACC) showed that 13.7% had different MMR gene anomalies, with a respective of 8.57% (non-germline mutations), while 3.2% had MMR germline mutations (N = 3/94 cases). Two case series included one family, with a respective four persons with LS, and each article introduced one case with LS-ACC. Another five case reports (between 2018 and 2021) revealed an additional five subjects (one case per paper) diagnosed with LS and ACC (female to male ratio of 4 to 1; aged between 44 and 68). Interesting genetic testing involved children with TP53-positive ACC and further MMR anomalies or an MSH2 gene-positive subject with LS with a concurrent germline RET mutation. The first report of LS-ACC referred for PD-1 blockade was published in 2018. Nevertheless, the use of ICPI in ACCs (as similarly seen in metastatic pheochromocytoma) is still limited. Pan-cancer and multi-omics analysis in adults with ACC, in order to classify the candidates for immunotherapy, had heterogeneous results, and integrating an MMR system in this larger and challenging picture is still an open issue. Whether individuals diagnosed with LS should undergo surveillance for ACC has not yet been proven. An assessment of tumor-related MMR/MSI status in ACC might be helpful. Further algorithms for diagnostics and therapy, also taking into consideration innovative biomarkers as MMR-MSI, are necessary.
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- Mara Carsote
- Department of Endocrinology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Cluj Emergency County Hospital, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Endocrinology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Clinical County Hospital, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department 4-Cardio-Thoracic Pathology, Thoracic Surgery II Discipline, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Thoracic Surgery Department, Dr. Carol Davila Central Emergency University Military Hospital, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Department of Endocrinology, C.I. Parhon National Institute of Endocrinology, 011461 Bucharest, Romania
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Mete O, Juhlin CC. Progress in Adrenal Cortical Neoplasms: From Predictive Histomorphology to FLCN-Driven Germline Pathogenesis and the Prognostic Performance of Multiparameter Scoring Systems in Pediatric Adrenal Cortical Neoplasms. Endocr Pathol 2023:10.1007/s12022-023-09776-y. [PMID: 37219723 DOI: 10.1007/s12022-023-09776-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- Ozgur Mete
- Department of Pathology, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada.
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- Department of Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics, Karolinska University Hospital and Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Jangir H, Ahuja I, Agarwal S, Jain V, Meena JP, Agarwala S, Sharma R, Sharma MC, Iyer VK, Mani K. Pediatric Adrenocortical Neoplasms: A Study Comparing Three Histopathological Scoring Systems. Endocr Pathol 2023:10.1007/s12022-023-09767-z. [PMID: 37160532 DOI: 10.1007/s12022-023-09767-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Adrenocortical neoplasms are rare in childhood. Their histopathological categorization into benign and malignant is often challenging, impacting further management. While the AFIP/Wieneke scoring system is widely used for the prognostic classification of these tumors, it has limitations. Few other tumor scoring systems have evolved over the past few years. These have been validated in adults but not yet in pediatric patients. We evaluated a cohort of pediatric adrenocortical neoplasms to assess the applicability of AFIP/Wieneke criteria and the recently introduced Helsinki score and reticulin algorithm in predicting clinical outcomes. A tumor was considered 'clinically aggressive' in the presence of any of the following: metastases, recurrence, progressive disease, or death due to disease. Cases without any such event were considered 'clinically good'. Event-free survival time was the duration from the date of clinical presentation to any post-operative adverse event. For overall survival analysis, the endpoint was either the last follow-up or death due to disease.Using ROC curve analysis, the obtained cut-off Helsinki score of 24 could stratify the cases into two prognostically relevant groups. Survival analysis showed significant differences in the event-free and overall survival of these two groups of patients, validating the proposed cut-off. None of the three histopathological scoring systems could predict an unfavorable outcome with 100% accuracy. All showed a sensitivity of ≥ 80%, with the reticulin algorithm achieving 100% sensitivity. The specificity and accuracy of the AFIP/Wieneke criteria were the lowest (62.5% and 73.08%, respectively). While the Helsinki score (at the cut-off score of 24) and the reticulin algorithm had similar accuracy rates (80.77%, and 80%, respectively), the specificity of the former was higher (81.25%) than the latter (68.75%). A separate analysis revealed that the Ki-67 index at a cut-off of 18% had a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 81.25% for predicting an unfavorable outcome.
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- Hemlata Jangir
- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Calissendorff J, Juhlin CC, Sundin A, Bancos I, Falhammar H. Adrenal cysts: an emerging condition. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2023:10.1038/s41574-023-00835-2. [PMID: 37095252 DOI: 10.1038/s41574-023-00835-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Adrenal cysts are rare lesions representing approximately 1-2% of adrenal incidentalomas. The majority of these rare lesions are benign. Rarely, phaeochromocytomas and adrenal malignant masses can present as cystic lesions and can occasionally be difficult to distinguish from benign cysts. Histologically, adrenal cysts are subdivided into pseudocysts, endothelial cysts, epithelial cysts and parasitic cysts. The radiological appearance of an adrenal cyst is generally similar to that of cysts in the kidney. They are thus well demarcated, usually rounded, with a thin wall and homogenous internal structure, low attenuating (<20 Hounsfield Units) on CT, low signalling on T1-weighted MRI sequences and high signalling on T2-weighted MRI sequences, and anechoic or hypoechoic on ultrasonography. Benign adrenal cysts have a slight female predominance and are usually diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60. Most adrenal cysts are asymptomatic and are detected incidentally, although very large adrenal cysts can lead to mass effect symptoms, with surgery required to alleviate the symptoms. Thus, conservative management is usually recommended for asymptomatic cysts. However, when uncertainty exists regarding the benign nature of the cyst, additional work-up or follow-up is needed. The management of an adrenal cyst should preferably be discussed at an adrenal multidisciplinary team meeting.
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- Jan Calissendorff
- Department of Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Pathology and Cancer Diagnostics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Radiology & Molecular Imaging, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Chin CP, Grauer R, Ucpinar B, Menon M, Si Q, Badani KK. Oncocytic adrenocortical neoplasm of borderline uncertain malignant potential diagnosed after robot-assisted adrenalectomy case report. BMC Urol 2023; 23:60. [PMID: 37061691 PMCID: PMC10105432 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-023-01238-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adrenal incidentalomas are radiologically discovered tumors that represent a variety of pathologies, with the diagnosis clinched only on surgical pathology. These tumors may be clinically monitored, but triggers for surgery include size > 4 cm, concerning features on radiology, or hormonally functioning. Adrenal oncocytic neoplasms (AONs) are notably rare and typically nonfunctional tumors that are discovered as incidentalomas and exist on a spectrum of malignant potential. CASE PRESENTATION We discovered an exceptionally large (15 cm in the greatest dimension) incidentaloma in a 73-year-old man with left back pain and he was treated with robotic-assisted adrenalectomy. Surgical pathology was consistent with AON of borderline uncertain malignant potential; adjuvant mitotane and radiation were omitted based on shared decision-making. CONCLUSION Large AONs are rare, usually benign tumors that can be safely treated with robotic-assisted adrenalectomy. Surgical pathology is the crux of diagnosis and post-operative management, as it informs both the initiation of adjuvant therapy and the stringency of post-operative surveillance.
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- Chih Peng Chin
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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Araujo-Castro M, Reincke M. Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia: A series of 32 cases and literature review. ENDOCRINOL DIAB NUTR 2023; 70:229-239. [PMID: 37116968 DOI: 10.1016/j.endien.2023.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Primary bilateral macronodular adrenal hyperplasia (PBMAH) accounts for <2% of cases of Cushing's syndrome. The majority of patients present with no obvious steroid excess it means with autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS). The classic treatment for patients with overt Cushing's syndrome is bilateral adrenalectomy, but unilateral resection of the larger adrenal gland can result in clinical and/or biochemical remission in >90% of cases, especially in cases of ACS. In this article, a series of 32 cases with PBMAH is described. Most of the cases of PBMAH had ACS, except for one case with overt Cushing's syndrome. A study of aberrant receptors was performed in six patients, being negative in three cases, positive in the metoclopramide test in two cases and positive in the metoclopramide test and in the mixed meal test in another patient. The patient with overt Cushing's syndrome was treated with adrenostatic therapy achieving biochemical control, while two patients with ACS underwent unilateral adrenalectomy with resection of the largest adrenal gland, demonstrating hypercortisolism remission and improvement of cardiovascular risk factors after surgery. This article describes a series of 32 cases of PBMAH and offers a comprehensive review of PBMAH.
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- Marta Araujo-Castro
- Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal [Ramon y Cajal University Hospital], Instituto de Investigación Ramón y Cajal (IRYCIS) [Ramon y Cajal Research Institute], Spain; Universidad de Alcalá [University of Alcalá], Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine IV, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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