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Lee K, Kim YI, Oh JS, Seo SY, Yun JK, Lee GD, Choi S, Kim HR, Kim YH, Kim DK, Park SI, Ryu JS. [ 18F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography characteristics of primary mediastinal germ cell tumors. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17619. [PMID: 37848723 PMCID: PMC10582033 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44913-x] [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: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Primary mediastinal germ cell tumor (MGCT) is an uncommon tumor. Although it has histology similar to that of gonadal germ cell tumor (GCT), the prognosis for MGCT is generally worse than that for gonadal GCT. We performed visual assessment and quantitative analysis of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ([18F]FDG PET/CT) for MGCTs. A total of 35 MGCT patients (age = 33.1 ± 16.8 years, F:M = 16:19) who underwent preoperative PET/CT were retrospectively reviewed. The pathologic diagnosis of MGCTs identified 24 mature teratomas, 4 seminomas, 5 yolk sac tumors, and 2 mixed germ cell tumors. Visual assessment was performed by categorizing the uptake intensity, distribution, and contour of primary MGCTs. Quantitative parameters including the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax), tumor-to-background ratio (TBR), metabolic tumor volume (MTV), total lesion glycolysis (TLG), and maximum diameter were compared between benign and malignant MGCTs. On visual assessment, the uptake intensity was the only significant parameter for differentiating between benign and malignant MGCTs (p = 0.040). In quantitative analysis, the SUVmax (p < 0.001), TBR (p < 0.001), MTV (p = 0.033), and TLG (p < 0.001) showed significantly higher values for malignant MGCTs compared with benign MGCTs. In receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of these quantitative parameters, the SUVmax had the highest area under the curve (AUC) (AUC = 0.947, p < 0.001). Furthermore, the SUVmax could differentiate between seminomas and nonseminomatous germ cell tumors (p = 0.042) and reflect serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels (p = 0.012). The visual uptake intensity and SUVmax on [18F]FDG PET/CT showed discriminative ability for benign and malignant MGCTs. Moreover, the SUVmax may associate with AFP levels.
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- Koeun Lee
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Metabolic Profiling of Thymic Epithelial Tumors Hints to a Strong Warburg Effect, Glutaminolysis and Precarious Redox Homeostasis as Potential Therapeutic Targets. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14061564. [PMID: 35326714 PMCID: PMC8945961 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Thymomas and thymic carcinomas (TCs) are malignant thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) with poor outcome, if non-resectable. Metabolic signatures of TETs have not yet been studied and may offer new therapeutic options. This is the first metabolomics investigation on thymic epithelial tumors employing nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of tissue samples. We could detect and quantify up to 37 metabolites in the major tumor subtypes, including acetylcholine that was not previously detected in other non-endocrine cancers. A metabolite-based cluster analysis distinguished three clinically relevant tumor subgroups, namely indolent and aggressive thymomas, as well as TCs. A metabolite-based metabolic pathway analysis also gave hints to activated metabolic pathways shared between aggressive thymomas and TCs. This finding was largely backed by enrichment of these pathways at the transcriptomic level in a large, publicly available, independent TET dataset. Due to the differential expression of metabolites in thymic epithelial tumors versus normal thymus, pathways related to proline, cysteine, glutathione, lactate and glutamine appear as promising therapeutic targets. From these findings, inhibitors of glutaminolysis and of the downstream TCA cycle are anticipated to be rational therapeutic strategies. If our results can be confirmed in future, sufficiently powered studies, metabolic signatures may contribute to the identification of new therapeutic options for aggressive thymomas and TCs. Abstract Thymomas and thymic carcinomas (TC) are malignant thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) with poor outcome, if non-resectable. Metabolic signatures of TETs have not yet been studied and may offer new therapeutic options. Metabolic profiles of snap-frozen thymomas (WHO types A, AB, B1, B2, B3, n = 12) and TCs (n = 3) were determined by high resolution magic angle spinning 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (HRMAS 1H-NMR) spectroscopy. Metabolite-based prediction of active KEGG metabolic pathways was achieved with MetPA. In relation to metabolite-based metabolic pathways, gene expression signatures of TETs (n = 115) were investigated in the public “The Cancer Genome Atlas” (TCGA) dataset using gene set enrichment analysis. Overall, thirty-seven metabolites were quantified in TETs, including acetylcholine that was not previously detected in other non-endocrine cancers. Metabolite-based cluster analysis distinguished clinically indolent (A, AB, B1) and aggressive TETs (B2, B3, TCs). Using MetPA, six KEGG metabolic pathways were predicted to be activated, including proline/arginine, glycolysis and glutathione pathways. The activated pathways as predicted by metabolite-profiling were generally enriched transcriptionally in the independent TCGA dataset. Shared high lactic acid and glutamine levels, together with associated gene expression signatures suggested a strong “Warburg effect”, glutaminolysis and redox homeostasis as potential vulnerabilities that need validation in a large, independent cohort of aggressive TETs. If confirmed, targeting metabolic pathways may eventually prove as adjunct therapeutic options in TETs, since the metabolic features identified here are known to confer resistance to cisplatin-based chemotherapy, kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint blockers, i.e., currently used therapies for non-resectable TETs.
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Drevet G, Chalabreysse L, Gamondes D, Tronc F, Maury JM. Epicardial carvernous hemangioma: The diagnostic challenge of a middle mediastinal mass. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:2404-2406. [PMID: 34288503 PMCID: PMC8410526 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Primary tumors in the middle mediastinum are rare and pose diagnostic challenges. Lymphomas, mediastinal cysts and thymomas most frequently affect this anatomic area. Primary cardiac tumors are rare and constitute a differential diagnosis for the inferior middle mediastinum. Surgical exploration and resection is often mandatory in order to make a definitive diagnosis. Here, we report the case of a 69 year-old women who presented with persistent dyspnea. A complete preoperative workup revealed a large tissular mass adjacent to the right atrium. A diagnosis of a typical epicardial cavernous hemangioma was made following surgical resection.
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- Gabrielle Drevet
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Radiology, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, Louis Pradel Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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Surov A, Schmidt SA, Prasad V, Beer AJ, Wienke A. FDG PET correlates weakly with HIF-1 α expression in solid tumors: a meta-analysis. Acta Radiol 2021; 62:557-564. [PMID: 32551804 DOI: 10.1177/0284185120932378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α plays a key role in hypoxic adaptation of tumor cells. Overexpression of HIF-1α is associated with tumor aggressiveness and worse prognosis in several malignancies. Presumably, expression of HIF-1a may be reflected by positron emission tomography with 2-deoxy-2 [fluorine-18] fluoro-D-glucose (18F-FDG PET). There are inconsistent data about relationships between FDG PET and HIF-1α. PURPOSE To provide evident data about associations between maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) and HIF-1α expression in solid tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and EMBASE databases were screened for relationships between SUV and HIF-1α up to August 2019. Overall, 21 studies with 1154 patients were identified. The following data were extracted from the literature: authors; year of publication; number of patients; and correlation coefficients. RESULTS Correlation coefficients between SUVmax and HIF-1α were in the range of -0.51-0.71. The pooled correlation coefficient was 0.27 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.14-0.41). Furthermore, correlation coefficients for some tumor entities were calculated. For this sub-analysis, data for primary tumors with >2 reports were included. The calculated correlation coefficients in the analyzed subgroups were as follows: head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: ρ = 0.25 (95% CI = 0.07-0.42); non-small lung cell cancer: ρ = 0.27 (95% CI = -0.14-0.67); uterine cervical cancer: ρ = -0.09 (95% CI = -0.89-0.71); thymic tumors: ρ = 0.39 (95% CI = 0.04-0.58). CONCLUSION SUVmax of FDG PET correlated weakly with expression of HIF-1α both in overall sample and tumor subgroups. Therefore, FDG PET cannot be used for prediction of hypoxia in clinical practice.
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- Alexey Surov
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
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Mikail N, Khalil A, Rouzet F. Mediastinal Masses: 18F-FDG-PET/CT Features Based on the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group Classification. Semin Nucl Med 2020; 51:79-97. [PMID: 33246542 DOI: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Imaging plays a key role in the management of mediastinal masses. In an effort to standardize the analysis of the mediastinum, the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) has proposed a three compartments-based diagnostic classification, intended for clinicians and radiologists. Several articles have documented its usefulness to guide the diagnosis using cross-sectional imaging. Similarly, fluorine-18-radiolabeled fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined to computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) can be useful in this setting, either as a first-line diagnostic technique, or in addition to cross-sectional imaging. In this article, which is thought as an aid for nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists, we aim to present, based on the ITMIG classification, the main mediastinal pathologies that can be observed with 18F-FDG-PET/CT, and the additional diagnostic value that can be expected from this technique. For this purpose, we segmented the mediastinum according to the ITMIG classification, and reviewed the available literature for each of the corresponding organs and/or disease. Given the importance of the clinical context for the interpretation of PET imaging, we presented each of the diseases according to: (1) their suggestive clinical context; (2) the suggestive features on nonenhanced CT (which is the standard in PET imaging); and (3) the typical 18F-FDG characteristics. The purpose of this article is to depict the main features of the most common mediastinal diseases that can be encountered with 18F-FDG-PET/CT, and to highlight its diagnostic value in this setting, alone or in combination with other imaging modalities.
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- Nidaa Mikail
- Department of nuclear medicine, Bichat universitary hospital, Paris, France.
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- Department of radiology, Bichat universitary hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of nuclear medicine, Bichat universitary hospital, Paris, France
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Dy P, Lajom C, Sanchez J. Middle mediastinal schwannoma concealed by asthma and GORD. BMJ Case Rep 2018. [PMID: 29535096 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Neurogenic tumours of the mediastinum in adults occur most often at the posterior mediastinum, majority of which are benign of nerve sheath in origin. A 72-year-old woman, known asthmatic, presented with chronic symptoms of hoarseness, dysphagia, chest heaviness, easy fatigability, cough, epigastric pain, feeling of abdominal fullness and choking with food intake and at a supine position. Treated for other disorders, routine chest X-ray incidentally found a homogenous convex radiodensity at the right paratracheal area; mass which was also observed with CT and 18F-fludeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/CT scan studies. Mediastinoscopy with biopsy showed spindle to plump cells with strong S100 positivity. Thoracoscopic surgery done to completely excise the mass found it to be benign schwannoma.
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- Prudence Dy
- Department of Internal Medicine, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Surgery, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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Kitami A, Sano F, Ohashi S, Suzuki K, Uematsu S, Suzuki T, Kadokura M. The Usefulness of Positron-Emission Tomography Findings in the Management of Anterior Mediastinal Tumors. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 23:26-30. [PMID: 28123154 PMCID: PMC5347484 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.16-00205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We performed a retrospective analysis to evaluate the usefulness of positron-emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) findings in the classification and management of anterior mediastinal tumors. METHODS Between 2006 and 2015, 105 patients with anterior mediastinal tumor received PET/CT. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG)-PET images were obtained 60 minutes after the injection of 18F-FDG. RESULTS The histological classifications were as follows: thymoma (n = 49), thymic carcinoma (TC) (n = 19), malignant lymphoma (ML) (n = 8), teratoma (n = 7), thymic cyst (n = 14), and others (n = 8). Upon visual inspection (SUV max: >2.0), all of the malignant tumors showed 18F-FDG accumulation (with the exception of one type A thymoma). Two of the 14 thymic cysts and three of the seven teratomas showed slight 18F-FDG accumulation. The SUV max values of the low-grade thymomas, high-grade thymomas, TCs and MLs were 3.14 ± 0.73, 4.34 ± 1.49, 8.59 ± 3.05, and 10.08 ± 2.53, respectively, with significant differences between the low- and high-grade thymomas, and between TCs and MLs. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of 18F-FDG in the detection of low-grade thymomas and thymomas with a maximum diameter of ≤50 mm and an SUV max of ≤3.4 were 85%, 48%, and 60%, respectively. CONCLUSION FDG-PET/CT is an objective and useful modality in the differential diagnosis and management of anterior mediastinal tumors.
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- Akihiko Kitami
- Respiratory Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Kaida H, Azuma K, Kawahara A, Yasunaga M, Kitasato Y, Hattori S, Taira T, Ureshino H, Kage M, Ishii K, Murakami T, Ishibashi M. The correlation between FDG uptake and biological molecular markers in pancreatic cancer patients. Eur J Radiol 2016; 85:1804-1810. [PMID: 27666620 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2016.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2016] [Revised: 08/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE We examined whether fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake is related to the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signal pathway and its related proteins in pancreatic cancer patients. METHODS We retrospectively studied 53 pancreatic cancer patients who underwent FDG positron emission tomography (PET) or FDG PET/CT, and complete curative surgical resection. The SUV max, the tumor to nontumor activity of pancreas [T/N (P)] ratio and the T/N of liver [T/N (L)] ratio were calculated. The expressions of glucose transporter-1(Glut-1) and mTOR pathway proteins in pancreas cell lines were examined by immune blots. Excised tumor tissue was analyzed by immunohistochemistry using monoclonal antibodies for Glut-1, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), mTOR, p70S6kinase (p70S6) and S6 ribosomal protein (S6). RESULTS The expressions of Glut-1, EGFR and p70S6 were significantly correlated with the SUV max, T/N (P) ratio and T/N (L) ratio. The expressions of mTOR and S6 were not correlated with all parameters. The expression of Glut-1 was positively correlated with the expressions of EGFR and p70S6, but not with mTOR or S6. S6 was positively correlated with p70S6. CONCLUSIONS Glut-1, EGFR and p70S6 expressions are associated with the FDG uptake mechanism of pancreatic cancer. FDG uptake may predict the levels of EGFR and p70S6 expressions, and FDG uptake reflects glucose metabolism and cancer progression.
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- Hayato Kaida
- Department of Radiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan.
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- Division of Respirology, Neurology, and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Biostatic Center, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume City, Fukuoka, 830-0011, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osakasayama City, Osaka, 589-8511, Japan
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, PET Center, and Department of Radiology, Fukuoka Tokushukai Hospital, Kasuga City, Fukuoka, 816-0864, Japan
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Mediastinal schwannoma mimicking lymph node metastasis from locally advanced breast cancer in a 18 F-FDG PET/CT study. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remnie.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Martínez-Esteve A, Álvarez-Pérez RM, Pachón-Garrudo VM, González-Mancha R, Borrego-Dorado I. Mediastinal schwannoma mimicking lymph node metastasis from locally advanced breast cancer in a (18)F-FDG PET/CT study. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2015; 35:272-3. [PMID: 26656433 DOI: 10.1016/j.remn.2015.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2015] [Revised: 10/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- A Martínez-Esteve
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Virgen del Rocío Universitary Hospital, Seville, Spain.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Virgen del Rocío Universitary Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Virgen del Rocío Universitary Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Oncology, Virgen del Rocío Universitary Hospital, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Virgen del Rocío Universitary Hospital, Seville, Spain
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Koizumi T, Katou A, Ikegawa K, Kosaka M, Tateishi K, Yokoyama T, Ushiki A, Kanda S, Tsushima K, Yamamoto H, Hanaoka M, Kubo K, Yoshida K, Oguchi K. Comparative analysis of PET findings and clinical outcome in patients with primary mediastinal seminoma. Thorac Cancer 2013; 4:241-248. [DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.12002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 09/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Tomonobu Koizumi
- Division of Clinical Oncology; Comprehensive Cancer Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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- Respiratory Center; Shinshu University Hospital; Matsumoto; Japan
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Yoon SH, Lee S, Jo KS, Lee DH, An YS, Yoon JK, Lee SJ. Inflammatory pseudotumor in the mediastinum: imaging with (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT. Korean J Radiol 2013; 14:673-6. [PMID: 23901326 PMCID: PMC3725363 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2013.14.4.673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Accepted: 03/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mediastinal inflammatory pseudotumor is a rare benign disease with its capability for local invasion and rapid growth. We present a case of middle-mediastinal inflammatory pseudotumor and report its contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography, (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography and pathologic findings.
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- Seok-Ho Yoon
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 443-721, Korea
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Sharma P, Singhal A, Kumar A, Bal C, Malhotra A, Kumar R. Evaluation of thymic tumors with 18F-FDG PET-CT: a pictorial review. Acta Radiol 2013; 54:14-21. [PMID: 23377872 DOI: 10.1258/ar.2012.120536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Thymic tumors represent a broad spectrum of neoplastic disorders and pose considerable diagnostic difficulties. A non-invasive imaging study to determine the nature of thymic lesions can have significant impact on management of such tumors. 18F-flurorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) has shown promising results in characterization of thymic tumors. The objective of this article is to provide an illustrative tutorial highlighting the clinical utility of 18F-FDG PET-CT imaging in patients with thymic tumors. We have pictorially depicted the 18F-FDG PET-CT salient imaging characteristics of various thymic tumors, both epithelial and non-epithelial. Also discussed is the dynamic physiology of thymus gland which is to be kept in mind when evaluating thymic pathology on 18F-FDG PET-CT, as it can lead to interpretative pitfalls.
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- Punit Sharma
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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Hartmann S, Agostinelli C, Diener J, Döring C, Fanti S, Zinzani PL, Gallamini A, Bergmann L, Pileri S, Hansmann ML. GLUT1 expression patterns in different Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes and progressively transformed germinal centers. BMC Cancer 2012; 12:586. [PMID: 23228169 PMCID: PMC3537691 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-12-586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2012] [Accepted: 12/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Increased glycolytic activity is a hallmark of cancer, allowing staging and restaging with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron-emission-tomography (PET). Since interim-PET is an important prognostic tool in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), the aim of this study was to investigate the expression of proteins involved in the regulation of glucose metabolism in the different HL subtypes and their impact on clinical outcome. Methods Lymph node biopsies from 54 HL cases and reactive lymphoid tissue were stained for glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) and lactate exporter proteins MCT1 and MCT4. In a second series, samples from additional 153 HL cases with available clinical data were stained for GLUT1 and LDHA. Results Membrane bound GLUT1 expression was frequently observed in the tumor cells of HL (49% of all cases) but showed a broad variety between the different Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes: Nodular sclerosing HL subtype displayed a membrane bound GLUT1 expression in the Hodgkin-and Reed-Sternberg cells in 56% of the cases. However, membrane bound GLUT1 expression was more rarely observed in tumor cells of lymphocyte rich classical HL subtype (30%) or nodular lymphocyte predominant HL subtype (15%). Interestingly, in both of these lymphocyte rich HL subtypes as well as in progressively transformed germinal centers, reactive B cells displayed strong expression of GLUT1. LDHA, acting downstream of glycolysis, was also expressed in 44% of all cases. We evaluated the prognostic value of different GLUT1 and LDHA expression patterns; however, no significant differences in progression free or overall survival were found between patients exhibiting different GLUT1 or LDHA expression patterns. There was no correlation between GLUT1 expression in HRS cells and PET standard uptake values. Conclusions In a large number of cases, HRS cells in classical HL express high levels of GLUT1 and LDHA indicating glycolytic activity in the tumor cells. Although interim-PET is an important prognostic tool, a predictive value of GLUT1 or LDHA staining of the primary diagnostic biopsy could not be demonstrated. However, we observed GLUT1 expression in progressively transformed germinal centers and hyperplastic follicles, explaining false positive results in PET. Therefore, PET findings suggestive of HL relapse should always be confirmed by histology.
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- Sylvia Hartmann
- Senckenberg Institute of Pathology, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Choi BH, Yoon SH, Lee S, Jo KS, Song HS, An YS, Yoon JK, Lee SJ. Primary Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma in Mediastinum: Imaging with (18)F-FDG PET/CT. Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2012; 46:304-7. [PMID: 24900079 DOI: 10.1007/s13139-012-0157-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2012] [Revised: 07/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is the most common soft tissue tumor which often occurs in the extremities and the retroperitoneum. Primary mediastinal MFH is rare; thus, findings on (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ((18)F-FDG PET/CT) of mediastinal MFH have not been reported yet. We report herein the case of a 64-year-old man who was presented with a superior mediastinal mass. The mass showed intense (18)F-FDG uptake with central metabolic defect on PET/CT. The maximum standardized uptake value was 17.4. After tumor removal via median sternotomy, an MFH of the storiform-pleomorphic type was diagnosed on histopathologic examination. We present the first report of (18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging of MFH in the superior mediastinum.
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- Bong-Hoi Choi
- Clinical Research Institute, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Chiram-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ajou University School of Medicine, San 5, Woncheon-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, South Korea
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