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Chetty R. Serrated and mucinous appendiceal lesions: a viewpoint. J Clin Pathol 2024; 77:452-456. [PMID: 38772615 DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2024-209554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Giambusso M, Urrico GS, Ciaccio G, Lauria F, D'Errico S. Mucocele of the appendix: case report of a rare disease with changing diagnostic-therapeutic behavior. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjae397. [PMID: 38835943 PMCID: PMC11149460 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae397] [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: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Mucinous appendicular neoplasms are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumors, whose treatment may vary based on histologic features and extent. We present a case of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm mimicking an acute appendicitis scenario. The patient underwent appendectomy along with resection of the caecal fundus. Choosing the correct treatment according to the case by following current guidelines is crucial to avoid under- or overtreatment.
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- Mauro Giambusso
- Department of General Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, 93012, Gela, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Sant'Elia Hospital, 93100, Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, 93012, Gela, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, 93012, Gela, Italy
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Chawrylak K, Leśniewska M, Mielniczek K, Sędłak K, Pelc Z, Kobiałka S, Pawlik TM, Polkowski WP, Rawicz-Pruszyński K. Current Status of Treatment among Patients with Appendiceal Tumors-Old Challenges and New Solutions? Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:866. [PMID: 38473228 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16050866] [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: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The 5th edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of tumors of the digestive system distinguishes four categories of appendiceal tumors (ATs): serrated lesions and polyps, mucinous neoplasms, adenocarcinomas, and neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). The differential diagnosis of ATs can be challenging in medical practice, due to their rarity and lack of data from randomized controlled trials on a large, diverse group of patients. ATs are usually noted in specimens obtained during appendectomies due to clinical acute appendicitis. In the European population, most ATs (65%) occur over the age of 50 and among women (56.8%). According to histological type, 54.6% are neuroendocrine tumors (NETs); 26.8% cystic, mucinous, and serous neoplasms; and 18.6% adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified (NOS). On pathologic analysis, most AT findings are benign lesions or small NENs that do not require further therapeutic measures. The presence of appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (AMN) can lead to pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). While the multimodal treatment for abdominal malignancies has evolved over the past several decades, the clinical workup and treatment of ATs remain a challenge. Therefore, this review aims to describe the diagnostic possibilities, molecular-based diagnosis, staging, differences in the treatment process, and prognostic factors associated with ATs.
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- Katarzyna Chawrylak
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Radziwiłłowska 13 St., 20-080 Lublin, Poland
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Soto Llanes JO, Dosal Limón SK, Iberri Jaime AJ, Zambrano Lara M, Jiménez Bobadilla B. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Secondary to Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm: A Report of Two Cases and a Review of the Literature. Cureus 2024; 16:e52908. [PMID: 38406052 PMCID: PMC10893774 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52908] [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: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Appendicular mucinous neoplasms, constituting less than 1% of gastrointestinal tract neoplasms, are heterogeneous entities. They may be asymptomatic, discovered incidentally, or present as large tumors due to mucin accumulation. The lack of standardized treatment complicates management. Imaging studies, particularly CT scans, are crucial for diagnosis and follow-up. This case report presents two clinical cases of women in their sixth and seventh decades of life with a history of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, mild anemia in laboratory studies, and incomplete colonoscopies. The diagnosis, confirmed through CT scans, led to the decision for surgical intervention in both cases, involving laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with ileotransverse anastomosis. Subsequently, histopathological reports confirmed the diagnosis of high-grade appendicular mucinous neoplasms, and a follow-up plan was established with imaging studies every six months with no recurrence at two years. Over 50% of appendicular tumors are mucinous neoplasms originating from low-grade mucinous neoplasms. Given the low lymph node invasion (2%), appendectomy may suffice if the entire tumor is excised. Extensive resections or right hemicolectomy are reserved for larger tumors or high-grade neoplasms to minimize local recurrence risk. Mucinous neoplasms with acellular mucin and peritoneal invasion may require cytoreduction or right hemicolectomy, while those with mucinous epithelium may need hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) due to the risk of local recurrence, worsened by the presence of extra appendiceal epithelial cells. Disease-free and overall survival depend on treatment and initial lesion characterization. A five-year survival rate of 86% is reported for low-grade mucinous neoplasms. Follow-up approaches lack an ideal standard, generally involving physical examinations and imaging studies every six months to one year during the first six years.
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- Colorectal Surgery, General Hospital of Mexico Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, Mexico City, MEX
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Madeka I, Greco-Hiranaka C, Kulak O, Bowne WB. Large right lower quadrant abdominal mass. Surg Open Sci 2023; 16:242-243. [PMID: 38174102 PMCID: PMC10761302 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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- Isheeta Madeka
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Department of General Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Pathology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Department of General Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Janczewski LM, Browner AE, Cotler JH, Nelson H, Kakar S, Carr NJ, Hanna NN, Holowatyj AN, Goldberg RM, Washington MK, Asare EA, Overman MJ. Survival outcomes used to validate version 9 of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for appendiceal cancer. CA Cancer J Clin 2023; 73:590-596. [PMID: 37358310 DOI: 10.3322/caac.21806] [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: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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The standard for cancer staging in the United States for all cancer sites, including primary carcinomas of the appendix, is the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) staging system. AJCC staging criteria undergo periodic revisions, led by a panel of site-specific experts, to maintain contemporary staging definitions through the evaluation of new evidence. Since its last revision, the AJCC has restructured its processes to include prospectively collected data because large data sets have become increasingly robust and available over time. Thus survival analyses using AJCC eighth edition staging criteria were used to inform stage group revisions in the version 9 AJCC staging system, including appendiceal cancer. Although the current AJCC staging definitions were maintained for appendiceal cancer, incorporating survival analysis into the version 9 staging system provided unique insight into the clinical challenges in staging rare malignancies. This article highlights the critical clinical components of the now published version 9 AJCC staging system for appendix cancer, which (1) justified the separation of three different histologies (non-mucinous, mucinous, signet-ring cell) in terms of prognostic variance, (2) demonstrated the clinical implications and challenges in staging heterogeneous and rare tumors, and (3) emphasized the influence of data limitations on survival analysis for low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms.
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- Lauren M Janczewski
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- West Virginia University Cancer Institute, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Aloysius M, Nikumbh T, Singh A, Shah N, Wang Y, Aswath G, John S, Cheryala M, Goyal H. Cancer-specific survival in non-mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinomas after local resection versus right hemicolectomy: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database study. Surgery 2023; 174:759-765. [PMID: 37453862 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adenocarcinomas of the appendix are rare cancers for which no National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines exist, and for patients who undergo resection with curative intent, there is a paucity of data on prognostic factors affecting long-term cancer-specific survival. We aimed to compare the cancer-specific survival outcomes in adult patients with appendiceal non-mucinous adenocarcinoma undergoing either local resection versus right hemicolectomy. METHODS This was a retrospective study from the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results of patients who underwent curative resection over a 15-year period (2004-2019) for primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma. Out of 16,699 patients, 14,945 were excluded (exclusion criteria were non-adenocarcinoma histological types and patients with regional or distant metastasis as per National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results stage). Effects of factors (age, race, tumor biology [mucinous versus non-mucinous tumors], the extent of resection of the primary lesion, and lymph nodes) on cancer-specific long-term survival were studied. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Survival outcomes were reported as mean survival (months). RESULTS Of 1,754 patients, 827 (47.1%) were women, and 927 (52.1%) were men. The mean age in years (± standard deviation) was 62.43 ± 14.3. The racial distribution was as follows: Black 237 (13.5%), White 1,398 (79.7%), and Other 119 (6.8%). A total of 771 (44.6%) underwent local resection (appendectomy or segmental resection of colon without lymph node resection), and 983 (55.4%) underwent hemicolectomy with lymph node resection. Favorable survival prognosticators were age <50 years, White race, and well-differentiated histology. Patients with mucinous tumors experienced better survival. Patients who underwent right hemicolectomy with lymph node resection experienced better survival compared with those who had an appendectomy or segmental colonic resection for non-mucinous tumors rather than mucinous tumors. CONCLUSION We report novel demographic, tumor-related, and operative prognostic factors impacting long-term cancer-specific survival in patients who undergo resection for appendiceal adenocarcinoma. The extent of resection of the primary lesion with draining lymph nodes determines long-term cancer-specific survival in non-mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinomas.
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- Mark Aloysius
- Department of Medicine, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA
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- Department of Medicine, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA.
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- Department of Medicine, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA. https://twitter.com/dramnindersingh
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
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- Mercy Medical Center, Trinity Health of New England, Springfield, MA. https://twitter.com/DrYichenWang
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Riverside Gastroenterology Specialists, VA. https://twitter.com/CheryalaMahesh
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- Department of Medicine, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA. https://twitter.com/HemantGoyalMD
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Galaviz VD, Nguyen AD, Sticco PL, Downing KT. Appendectomy in endometriosis: an update on surgical indications and management of uncommon diseases. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2023; 35:377-382. [PMID: 37144569 DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000879] [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: 05/06/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Abnormal appendiceal disease is commonly encountered following an appendectomy when performed in patients with endometriosis. Appendiceal endometriosis is the most notable finding and can affect up to 39% of patients with endometriosis. Despite this knowledge, guidelines for performing an appendectomy have not been formally established. In this article, we review the surgical indications for an appendectomy at the time of endometriosis surgery and discuss the management of other diseases that may be encountered following the histopathologic evaluation of an excised appendix. RECENT FINDINGS Removal of the appendix in patients with endometriosis contributes to optimal surgical management. Relying on abnormal appendiceal appearance for removal may leave endometriosis-affected appendices. For this reason, utilizing risk factors to guide surgical management is essential. Common appendiceal diseases are sufficiently managed with appendectomy. Uncommon diseases may require further surveillance. SUMMARY Emerging data in our field support the performance of an appendectomy at the time of endometriosis surgery. Guidelines for performing a concurrent appendectomy should be formalized to encourage preoperative counselling and management for patients with risk factors for appendiceal endometriosis. Abnormal diseases is frequently encountered after appendectomy in the setting of endometriosis surgery and further management is based on the histopathology of the specimen.
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Wang M, Liu J, Hu B, Wang S, Xie P, Li P. Appendiceal perforation secondary to endometriosis with intestinal metaplasia: A case report. Exp Ther Med 2023; 25:262. [PMID: 37206544 PMCID: PMC10189722 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2023.11961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Appendiceal endometriosis with intestinal metaplasia is particularly challenging to diagnose preoperatively based on clinical features. Microscopically, it can mimic malignant transformation into mucinous neoplasms of the appendix. The present study reports a case of a 47-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain that was not related to her menstruation. The preoperative diagnosis and laparoscopic evaluation were chronic appendicitis. No mucinous or haemorrhagic secretions were present within the abdominal cavity. Pathological evaluation revealed conventional endometriosis with intestinal-type metaplasia of the epithelium. An inverse pattern of cytokeratin (CK)7, paired-box 8, estrogen receptor, CK20, caudal type homeobox transcription factor 2 and mucin 2 immunoreactivity between intestinal-type and endometrial-type endothelium was observed. Infiltration and replacement of the appendiceal wall by marked levels of acellular mucin, a lack of stromal components and a DNA mismatch repair protein profile were vital in diagnosing appendiceal endometriosis without appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs). The lesion of appendiceal endometriosis are usually superficial and small in previously reported cases but was deeply invasive in our case. A careful histopathological examination is necessary for diagnosing and distinguishing the histologic imitators of AMN.
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- Minghua Wang
- Department of Pathology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, P.R. China
- Department of Pathology, Hainan Western Central Hospital, Danzhou, Hainan 571799, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, P.R. China
- Correspondence to: Professor Ping Li, Department of Pathology, Jinan University School of Medicine, 601 Huangpu Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, P.R. China
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