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Tu J, Lin G, Chen W, Cheng F, Ying H, Kong C, Zhang D, Zhong Y, Ye Y, Chen M, Lu C, Yue X, Yang W. Dual-energy computed tomography for predicting cervical lymph node metastasis in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35528. [PMID: 39229502 PMCID: PMC11369477 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35528] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024] Open
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Rationale and objectives We constructed a dual-energy computed tomography (DECT)-based model to assess cervical lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Materials and methods We retrospectively analysed 164 patients with LSCC who underwent preoperative DECT from May 2019 to May 2023. The patients were randomly divided into training (n = 115) and validation (n = 49) cohorts. Quantitative DECT parameters of the primary tumours and their clinical characteristics were collected. A logistic regression model was used to determine independent predictors of LNM, and a nomogram was constructed along with a corresponding online model. Model performance was assessed using the area under the curve (AUC) and the calibration curve, and the clinical value was evaluated using decision curve analysis (DCA). Results In total, 64/164 (39.0 %) patients with LSCC had cervical LNM. Independent predictors of LNM included normalized iodine concentration in the arterial phase (odds ratio [OR]: 8.332, 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 2.813-24.678, P < 0.001), normalized effective atomic number in the arterial phase (OR: 5.518, 95 % CI: 1.095-27.818, P = 0.002), clinical T3-4 stage (OR: 5.684, 95 % CI: 1.701-18.989, P = 0.005), and poor histological grade (OR: 5.011, 95 % CI: 1.003-25.026, P = 0.049). These predictors were incorporated into the DECT-based nomogram and the corresponding online model, showing good calibration and favourable performance (training AUC: 0.910, validation AUC: 0.918). The DCA indicated a significant clinical benefit of the nomogram for estimating LNM. Conclusions DECT parameters may be useful independent predictors of LNM in patients with LSCC, and a DECT-based nomogram may be helpful in clinical decision-making.
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- Jianfei Tu
- Department of Biophysics and Department of Neurosurgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui, 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Imaging Diagnosis and Minimally Invasive Intervention Research, Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Interventional Medicine Engineering and Biotechnology, Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine of Lishui City, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, China
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Neurosurgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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- Department of Biophysics and Department of Neurosurgery, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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Zhang H, Li Y, Zhu X, Zhao X, Cong L. CT imaging-based nomogram for predicting early-stage glottic cancer recurrence following transoral laser microsurgery. J Cancer Res Ther 2024; 20:1201-1207. [PMID: 39206982 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_2625_23] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the differences between clinical features and computed tomography (CT) findings of early-stage glottic cancer (EGC) with or without recurrence after transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) and to establish a preoperative nomogram to predict postoperative recurrence. METHODS The clinical and CT features of 168 consecutive patients with EGC with or without recurrence were analyzed retrospectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors of recurrence. A nomogram was constructed to preoperatively predict recurrence. To assess the nomogram's performance, the C-index and calibration plot were used. RESULTS EGCs with and without recurrence differed significantly in T-stage, depth, and normalized CT values in the arterial phase (NCTAP) and venous phase (NCTVP) (all P < 0.05). T-stage, depth, and NCTVP were independent predictors of recurrence in EGCs (all P < 0.05). The C-index (0.765, 95% confidence interval: 0.703-0.827) and calibration plot showed that the nomogram has good prediction accuracy. Nomograms based on T-stage and CT variables provided numerically predicted recurrence rates and were better than those based on only T-stage (C-index of 0.765 vs. 0.608). CONCLUSIONS Using clinical and CT variables, we developed a novel nomogram to predict the recurrence of EGC before TLM, which may be a potential noninvasive tool for guiding personalized treatment.
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- Huanlei Zhang
- Department of Radiology, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Qingzhou People's Hospital, Qingzhou, China
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- Radiology, Qingzhou People's Hospital, Qingzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Imaging Interventional, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, China
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Liang Y, Zhong H, Zhao Y, Tang X, Pan C, Sun J, Sun J. Epigenetic mechanism of RBM15 in affecting cisplatin resistance in laryngeal carcinoma cells by regulating ferroptosis. Biol Direct 2024; 19:57. [PMID: 39039611 PMCID: PMC11264397 DOI: 10.1186/s13062-024-00499-6] [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: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Laryngeal carcinoma (LC) is a common cancer of the respiratory tract. This study aims to investigate the role of RNA-binding motif protein 15 (RBM15) in the cisplatin (DDP) resistance of LC cells. LC-DDP-resistant cells were constructed. RBM15, lysine-specific demethylase 5B (KDM5B), lncRNA Fer-1 like family member 4 (FER1L4), lncRNA KCNQ1 overlapping transcript 1 (KCNQ1OT1), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), and Acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family (ACSL4) was examined. Cell viability, IC50, and proliferation were assessed after RBM15 downregulation. The enrichment of insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 3 (IGF2BP3) and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) on KDM5B was analyzed. KDM5B mRNA stability was measured after actinomycin D treatment. A tumor xenograft assay was conducted to verify the role of RBM15 in LC. Results showed that RBM15 was upregulated in LC and its knockdown decreased IC50, cell viability, proliferation, glutathione, and upregulated iron ion content, ROS, malondialdehyde, ACSL4, and ferroptosis. Mechanistically, RBM15 improved KDM5B stability in an IGF2BP3-dependent manner, resulting in FER1L4 downregulation and GPX4 upregulation. KDM5B increased KCNQ1OT1 and inhibited ACSL4. KDM5B/KCNQ1OT1 overexpression or FER1L4 knockdown promoted DDP resistance in LC by inhibiting ferroptosis. In conclusion, RBM15 promoted KDM5B expression, and KDM5B upregulation inhibited ferroptosis and promoted DDP resistance in LC by downregulating FER1L4 and upregulating GPX4, as well as by upregulating KCNQ1OT1 and inhibiting ACSL4. Silencing RBM15 inhibited tumor growth in vivo.
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- Yue Liang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China.
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Gong Z, Fu Y, Gao Y, Jiao F, Su Q, Sang X, Chen B, Deng X, Liu X. "Abraxane-Like" Radiosensitizer for In Situ Oral Cancer Therapy. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2309569. [PMID: 38973195 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202309569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Radiotherapy plays a vital role in cancer therapy. However, the hypoxic microenvironment of tumors greatly limits the effectiveness, thus it is crucial to develop a simple, efficient, and safe radiosensitizer to reverse hypoxia and ameliorate the efficacy of radiotherapy. Inspired by the structure of canonical nanodrug Abraxane, herein, a native HSA-modified CaO2 nanoparticle system (CaO2-HSA) prepared by biomineralization-induced self-assembly is developed. CaO2-HSA will accumulate in tumor tissue and decompose to produce oxygen, altering the hypoxic condition inside the tumor. Simultaneously, ROS and calcium ions will lead to calcium overload and further trigger immunogenic cell death. Notably, its sensitizing enhancement ratio (SER = 3.47) is much higher than that of sodium glycididazole used in the clinic. Furthermore, in animal models of in situ oral cancer, CaO2-HSA can effectively inhibit tumor growth. With its high efficacy, facile preparation, and heavy-metal free biosafety, the CaO2-HSA-based radiosensitizer holds enormous potential for oral cancer therapy.
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- Zijian Gong
- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Central Laboratory, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material, Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Keirns DL, Verplancke K, McMahon K, Eaton V, Silberstein P. Demographic differences in early vs. late-stage laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104282. [PMID: 38604102 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104282] [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: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate how various demographic factors impact the stage at diagnosis and, therefore, prognosis of laryngeal cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using the National Cancer Database, 96,409 patients were diagnosed with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma between 2004 and 2020. Early (stage 0 or I) vs. late-stage (stage IV) cancers were compared based on demographic variables utilizing Chi-square and multivariate analysis with a significance of p < 0.05. RESULTS Female, Black, and generally older patients were more likely to have late-stage cancer than their counterparts. When compared with a community cancer program, patients treated at other facility types were more likely to be diagnosed late. Patients with private insurance, Medicare, or other government insurance were all less likely to have late-stage cancer compared to patients without insurance. Compared to patients in the lowest median household income quartile, patients in the third quartile and fourth quartile were diagnosed earlier. Patients living in an area with the lowest level of high school degree attainment were most likely to be diagnosed late. Living in a more populous area was associated with a lower chance of being diagnosed late. Increasing Charlson-Deyo Score was associated with a stronger likelihood of being diagnosed at a later stage. CONCLUSION Patients who are female, Black, uninsured, have a low household income, live in less populated and less educated areas, are treated at non-community cancer programs, and have more comorbid conditions have later stage diagnoses. This data contributes to understanding inequities in healthcare.
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- Darby L Keirns
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA.
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
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Zhu W, Liang H, Liang F, Chen R, Zheng S, Liang W, Guan Z, Cai Q. Application of Platysma Myocutaneous Flap in Surgical Repair after T2-3 Glottic Carcinoma Resection. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:3181-3186. [PMID: 38525967 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31291] [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: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Numerous methods and materials are available for vertical partial laryngectomy. In this study, the reparative effects of the platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) and ribbon myocutaneous flap (RMF) on the postoperative voice quality of patients were compared to provide a reference for selecting a method conducive to improving postoperative voice quality. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on patients with unilateral T2-3 glottic carcinoma. Following vertical partial laryngectomy, the defect was repaired with a PMF or simple RMF. Twelve months after surgery, voice quality was assessed according to voice acoustics, aerodynamics, and subjective perceptual evaluation, and glottic morphology was recorded using a laryngeal stroboscopy. RESULTS A total of 70 patients were identified, including 54 in the PMF group and 16 in the RMF group. The PMF group was superior to the RMF group in terms of voice quality assessed by voice acoustics, aerodynamics, and subjective perceptual evaluation. In the PMF group, 72.2% of patients performed phonation with their vocal cords, and approximately 27.8% of patients were affected by supraglottic compression. In the RMF group, 81.3% of patients were affected by supraglottic compression. No significant difference was found in the 5-year survival rate between the two groups. CONCLUSION For defect repair following vertical partial laryngectomy, a PMF can allow better postoperative voice quality to be achieved than an RMF because a PMF can provide more tissue (including strap muscle under the flap) for padding, which enables the glottic portion corresponding to the vocal cord to close well. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 134:3181-3186, 2024.
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- Wenying Zhu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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Sampieri C, Azam MA, Ioppi A, Baldini C, Moccia S, Kim D, Tirrito A, Paderno A, Piazza C, Mattos LS, Peretti G. Real-Time Laryngeal Cancer Boundaries Delineation on White Light and Narrow-Band Imaging Laryngoscopy with Deep Learning. Laryngoscope 2024; 134:2826-2834. [PMID: 38174772 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31255] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the potential of deep learning for automatically delineating (segmenting) laryngeal cancer superficial extent on endoscopic images and videos. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted extracting and annotating white light (WL) and Narrow-Band Imaging (NBI) frames to train a segmentation model (SegMENT-Plus). Two external datasets were used for validation. The model's performances were compared with those of two otolaryngology residents. In addition, the model was tested on real intraoperative laryngoscopy videos. RESULTS A total of 3933 images of laryngeal cancer from 557 patients were used. The model achieved the following median values (interquartile range): Dice Similarity Coefficient (DSC) = 0.83 (0.70-0.90), Intersection over Union (IoU) = 0.83 (0.73-0.90), Accuracy = 0.97 (0.95-0.99), Inference Speed = 25.6 (25.1-26.1) frames per second. The external testing cohorts comprised 156 and 200 images. SegMENT-Plus performed similarly on all three datasets for DSC (p = 0.05) and IoU (p = 0.07). No significant differences were noticed when separately analyzing WL and NBI test images on DSC (p = 0.06) and IoU (p = 0.78) and when analyzing the model versus the two residents on DSC (p = 0.06) and IoU (Senior vs. SegMENT-Plus, p = 0.13; Junior vs. SegMENT-Plus, p = 1.00). The model was then tested on real intraoperative laryngoscopy videos. CONCLUSION SegMENT-Plus can accurately delineate laryngeal cancer boundaries in endoscopic images, with performances equal to those of two otolaryngology residents. The results on the two external datasets demonstrate excellent generalization capabilities. The computation speed of the model allowed its application on videolaryngoscopies simulating real-time use. Clinical trials are needed to evaluate the role of this technology in surgical practice and resection margin improvement. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III Laryngoscope, 134:2826-2834, 2024.
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- Claudio Sampieri
- Department of Experimental Medicine (DIMES), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Functional Unit of Head and Neck Tumors, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Informatica, Bioingegneria, Robotica e Ingegneria dei Sistemi (DIBRIS), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, "S. Chiara" Hospital, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Trento, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Informatica, Bioingegneria, Robotica e Ingegneria dei Sistemi (DIBRIS), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- The BioRobotics Institute and Department of Excellence in Robotics and AI, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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Migliorelli A, Caranti A, Ferrarini L, Meccariello G, Cammaroto G, Ciorba A, Vicini C, Pelucchi S, Bianchini C. Oncological features and outcomes of laryngeal cancer surgery: a multicentric study. Minerva Surg 2024; 79:140-146. [PMID: 38264873 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.23.09950-1] [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: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Laryngeal cancer (LC) is among of the most frequent head and neck cancers, associated to a high social impact and mortality. Unfortunately, the current treatment outcomes of LC are often scant, with different factors affecting patient's prognosis (i.e., advanced age, advanced disease stage, lymph node involvement, tumor pathological features, type of intervention). The aims of the present study were: 1) to evaluate the epidemiological and clinical features of patients affected by LC; and 2) to focus on tumor risk factors affecting patient's overall survival (OS) and recurrences. METHODS A retrospective analysis of all patients affected by LC and surgically treated at two different hospital settings has been performed. RESULTS Two hundred twenty-five patients were enrolled in the present study; of these 189 were males (84%) and 36 (16%) were females. The most frequently performed surgery was total laryngectomy. Thirty-two (14.2%) patients experienced local recurrence, while 15 patients (6.6%) had regional recurrence and 15 distant metastases. Multivariate analysis showed that locoregional recurrence was associated to the occurrence of distant metastases (P=0.002, HR=25,35). Analyzing OS, the only statistically significant factor that correlated with an increased risk of mortality (P<0.015, HR=2,45) was locoregional recurrence. CONCLUSIONS The present study confirms the literature data about age and sex distribution of LC, about tumors localization, lymph nodes metastasis and distant metastasis incidence and OS rate, based on T and N stage. Interestingly, within this series, the presence of locoregional recurrence or distant metastasis is related to a worst prognosis and a lower overall survival rate.
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- Andrea Migliorelli
- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- ENT Unit, Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- ENT Unit, Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy -
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- ENT Unit, Morgagni Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Zhang ZM, Zhao Z, Chen ZX. Impact of Laryngocarcinoma at Different Sites in 16,255 Individuals. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024; 103:NP207-NP218. [PMID: 34379550 DOI: 10.1177/01455613211036771] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laryngocarcinoma (LC) is a common malignant tumor of the head and neck, accounting for 1% to 5% of human tumors. The primary objective of the present study was to evaluate the survival time of patients with LC at different sites. METHODS Information concerning patients with LC was extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database between 1975 and 2016. RESULTS In total, 16 255 patients with LC were selected from the SEER database. Among all patients, 80.2% were male; males also predominated in each tumor site subgroup. Most of the patients were aged between 60 and 69 years, had white ethnicity, were single, and had American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage I cancer with T1, N0, and M0. The present study investigated the role of interventions in all LCs at different AJCC stages. Across the whole population, regardless of the intervention used, survival increased in patients at any cancer site. CONCLUSIONS The study found that male sex, age ≥80 years, black ethnicity, single status, T4, N4, M1, and AJCC stage IV were associated with higher mortality rates at all sites of LC. Aggressive interventions, especially surgery and radiotherapy, may improve survival in patients with LC at different sites and with different AJCC stages.
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- Zhi-Min Zhang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei NO.3 People's Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430033, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei NO.3 People's Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430033, Hubei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hubei NO.3 People's Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430033, Hubei, China
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Allegra E, Bianco MR, Modica DM, Azzolina A, Privitera E, Latella D, Occhiuzzi F, Galfano M, Saita V. Multicentric Study on Oncological Outcomes and Prognostic Factors of Open Partial Horizontal Laryngectomies. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024:1455613231225906. [PMID: 38321705 DOI: 10.1177/01455613231225906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Objective: In recent years, the number of open preservation surgeries for the treatment of laryngeal Cancer has increased. This surgery aims to maintain laryngeal function and ensure oncological radicality, thereby avoiding a total laryngectomy (TL) that could significantly impact the patient's quality of life. The purpose of this study was to assess the oncologic results of OPHL I and II and to identify prognostic factors that could impact patient survival and local failure rates. Methods: This study was conducted on 182 patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma treated with OPHLs between 2005 and 2015. The survival rates of a group of patients treated with TL between 2004 and 2014 were taken into consideration to compare survival outcomes. Results: The disease-specific survival in pT2 and pT3 tumors in relation to the type of surgery showed no statistically significant difference between OPHLs and TL (P = .54 and P = .63, respectively). The 5-year T-recurrence-free survival showed that pT4 tumors, perineural/vascular positive invasion, and OPHL IIb + ARY-treated tumors were associated with a higher risk of tumor recurrence (P < .0001, P = .0005 and P = .016 respectively). Conclusions: OPHLs represent an excellent alternative to TL considering the characteristics of the tumor and the general conditions of the patient.
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- Eugenia Allegra
- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Health Science, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Villa Sofia-Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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Koca T, Cetmi DA, Aksoy RA, Korcum AF. The Predictive Role of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients With Larynx Cancer Undergoing Definitive Radiotherapy. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2024; 23:15330338241280433. [PMID: 39196647 PMCID: PMC11363246 DOI: 10.1177/15330338241280433] [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: 06/15/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/30/2024] Open
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Inflammation plays an important role in the process of cancer development. The number of studies evaluating the ability of inflammatory biomarkers to predict survival has increased in recent years. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the predictive role of inflammatory biomarkers in patients with larynx cancer undergoing definitive radiotherapy. A total of 101 patients who underwent definitive radiotherapy for larynx cancer at our center were retrospectively examined. Blood samples were taken from the patients before radiotherapy to obtain biomarkers such as C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), pan-immune inflammatory value (PIV), hemo-eosinophil inflammation index (HEI), albumin, and Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). The study examined the predictive value of parameters for progression-free survival (PFS), local recurrence-free survival (LRFS), and overall survival (OS) using both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. In the univariate analysis, the biomarkers that predicted PFS were SII, PIV, CRP, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS). According to the multivariate analysis, only CRP was found to be a significant predictor of PFS. In the univariate analysis, the following biomarkers were found to predict OS: NLR, PLR, MLR, SII, PIV, CRP, HEI, stage, and ECOG PS. In the multivariate analysis, NLR and ECOG PS were found to be predictors of OS. A significant difference was found in MLR, PIV, and CRP values based on the presence of lymphatic metastasis. The current study is the first to comprehensively examine the relationship between larynx cancer and several inflammatory biomarkers. Many of these biomarkers have been shown to predict both PFS and OS in patients with larynx cancer undergoing definitive radiotherapy. It has been shown that PIV and CRP may predict the presence of lymphatic metastases in addition to PFS and OS.
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- Timur Koca
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey
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Song Y, Sun X, Ge C, Li R. Endoscopic submucosal dissection of a neoplastic lesion in the epiglottis assisted by the use of floss traction. Endoscopy 2023; 55:E509-E510. [PMID: 36894143 PMCID: PMC9998220 DOI: 10.1055/a-2037-5193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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- Yanjun Song
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong, P. R. China
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Viani GA, Moraes FY, Marta GN, Kowalski LP, Gouveia AG. Real-world evidence for oncological outcomes after radiotherapy or surgery for T1a-T1b glottic squamous cell carcinoma: A population-based cohort study. Head Neck 2023; 45:2505-2514. [PMID: 37555376 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27470] [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: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Compare outcomes after surgery (S) or radiotherapy (RT) for T1a-T1b glottic squamous cell carcinoma (T1GSCC) in a population-based cohort study. METHODS Patients diagnosed with T1GSCC from 1999 to 2020 were identified from a public database. Clinical, demographic, and social data were extracted. Treatment and patient groups and subgroups were compared with log-rank test, Cox proportional test, and propensity-score matched (PSM). RESULTS Eight hundred and eighty-eight patients with T1GSCC were included in the study, with a median follow-up of 61 months. The 5- and 10-year overall survival (OS) S versus RT were 76% versus 71% and 60% versus 52% (p = 0.02), respectively. In the subgroup analysis, S was associated with better OS for T1b, male, and public service patients (p < 0.05). In the PSM cohort of S versus RT with 110 patients each, there was no significant difference in the OS, CSS, and LC. CONCLUSIONS T1GSCC has favorable outcomes with S or RT.
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- Gustavo Arruda Viani
- Department of Medical Imagings, Hematology and Oncology, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, Kingston General Hospital, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Sirio Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology, AC Camargo Cancer Center (ACCCC), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, São Paulo State Cancer Institute (ICESP), School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Latin America Cooperative Oncology Group (LACOG), Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Americas Centro de Oncologia Integrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lechien JR, Hans S, Crevier-Buchman L. Influence of age on voice quality after transoral CO 2 laser microsurgery. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 52:59. [PMID: 37697412 PMCID: PMC10496204 DOI: 10.1186/s40463-023-00664-3] [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: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To study the post-operative evolution of voice quality of patients treated by transoral CO2 laser microsurgery (TLM) according to the age. METHODS Patients treated by type I to VI TLM and post-operative speech therapy were prospectively recruited from our hospital. The voice quality was assessed pre-, 1-, 3- 6- and 12-month posttreatment with voice handicap index (VHI), dysphonia, roughness, breathiness, asthenia, strain (GRBAS), maximal phonation time (MPT), F0, F0 standard deviation (STD), percent jitter, percent shimmer, noise-to-harmonic ratio (NHR), vocal fold vibration assessment and speech fluency. Evolution of voice outcomes was analyzed considering age of patients (< 60 vs. ≥ 60 years). RESULTS Seventy-five patients completed the evaluations. Thirty-four and forty-one patients were < 60 or ≥ 60 yo, respectively. Subjective and objective voice parameters (VHI, G, R, B), jitter and fluency significantly improved from 1- to 6-month post-TLM in < 60 yo individuals. The voice parameters improved 12-month post-TLM in the ≥ 60 yo group at the exception of VHI that improved 3-month post-TLM. There were positive associations between age and 12-month NHR, G and A parameters. CONCLUSION The post-operative evolution of voice quality parameters may vary between patients according to the age. Preoperative VHI is predictive of 12-month subjective and objective voice outcomes.
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- Jerome R Lechien
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Foch Hospital, School of Medicine, UFR Simone Veil, Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Paris Saclay University), Paris, France.
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, CHU de Bruxelles, CHU Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Polyclinic of Poitiers, Elsan Hospital, Poitiers, France.
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Human Anatomy and Experimental Oncology, UMONS Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technology, University of Mons (UMons), Mons, Belgium.
- Phonetics and Phonology Lab, CNRS UMR7018, Univ. Sorbonne University, Paris, France.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Foch Hospital, School of Medicine, UFR Simone Veil, Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Paris Saclay University), Paris, France
- Phonetics and Phonology Lab, CNRS UMR7018, Univ. Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Foch Hospital, School of Medicine, UFR Simone Veil, Université Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Paris Saclay University), Paris, France
- Phonetics and Phonology Lab, CNRS UMR7018, Univ. Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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Zwakenberg MA, Westra JM, Halmos GB, Wedman J, van der Laan BFAM, Plaat BEC. Narrow-Band Imaging in Transoral Laser Surgery for Early Glottic Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 169:606-614. [PMID: 36821814 DOI: 10.1002/ohn.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Assessing whether the additional use of narrow-band imaging (NBI) in transoral laser surgery (TOLS) for early laryngeal cancer improves clinical outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial, performed between September 2015 and November 2022. SETTING A tertiary referral hospital in The Netherlands. METHODS TOLS was carried out in 113 patients. The procedure was performed with white light imaging (WLI, n = 56) alone, or combined with NBI (n = 57). Patients received frequent follow-up laryngoscopy. Resection margin status, recurrence rate, and recurrence-free survival at 12 months, 18 months, and after study termination (maximum 86 months) were analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-one cases in the WLI group had a positive resection margin, versus 16 in the NBI group (p = .002). After 12 months, the recurrence-free survival was 92%: 87% for WLI versus 96% for NBI, p = .07. The recurrence rate was 7/56 (13%) for WLI, versus 2/57 (4%) for NBI, p = .09. After 18 months, the recurrence-free survival was 84% for WLI versus 96% for NBI, p = .02. The recurrence rate was 9/56 (16%) for WLI, versus 2/57 (4%) for NBI, p = .02. After study termination, the recurrence-free survival was 71% for WLI versus 83% for the NBI group (p = .08). The recurrence rate was 16/56 for WLI, versus 10/57 for NBI (p = .16). CONCLUSION The additional use of NBI during TOLS significantly decreased the number of positive resection margins. Although not statistically significant at all time points, patients treated with NBI-supported TOLS showed a lower recurrence rate and better recurrence-free survival. Further studies in larger patient groups are needed to confirm these results.
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- Manon A Zwakenberg
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Gong XY, Chen HB, Lu ZY, Zhu C, Chen DS, Chen X. Prospective role of liquid biopsy for early screening in laryngeal cancer. Invest New Drugs 2023:10.1007/s10637-023-01365-4. [PMID: 37129839 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-023-01365-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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- Xiao-Yang Gong
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
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- The State Key Lab of Translational Medicine and Innovative Drug Development, Jiangsu Simcere Diagnostics Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China.
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Nie J, Li L, Tan F, Wang H, Wang H, Zou L, Wen Z. Effect of CADM1 on TPF-induced chemotherapy in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231168017. [PMID: 37114505 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231168017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To explore the relationship between CADM1 expression and sensitivity to TPF-induced chemotherapy in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) patients, then investigate its potential mechanisms. METHODS Differential CADM1 expression was examined in chemotherapy-sensitive and chemotherapy-insensitive LSCC patient samples after TPF-induced chemotherapy using microarray analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and bioinformatics approaches were used to investigate the diagnostic value of CADM1. Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) were used to knock down CADM1 expression in an LSCC cell line. Differential CADM1 expression was compared by qRT-PCR assays in 35 LSCC patients treated with chemotherapy, including 20 chemotherapy-sensitive and 15 chemotherapy-insensitive patients. RESULTS Public database and primary patient data both suggest that CADM1 mRNA is expressed at lower levels in chemotherapy-insensitive LSCC samples, suggesting its potential usefulness as a biomarker. Knockdown of CADM1 with siRNAs led to decreased sensitivity of LSCC cells to TPF chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS Upregulation of CADM1 expression can alter the sensitivity of LSCC tumors to TPF induction chemotherapy. CADM1 is a possible molecular marker and therapeutic target for induction chemotherapy in LSCC patients.
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- Jiani Nie
- Chengde Medical University, Heibei, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Hospital of Chaoyang, Liaoning, China
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Kienle LL, Schild LR, Böhm F, Grässlin R, Greve J, Hoffmann TK, Schuler PJ. A novel 3D-printed laryngoscope with integrated working channels for laryngeal surgery. Front Surg 2023; 10:906151. [PMID: 36998594 PMCID: PMC10043209 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.906151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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BackgroundFor the surgical treatment of early-stage laryngeal cancer, the use of transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) has emerged as the gold standard. However, this procedure requires a straight line of sight to the operating field. Therefore, the patient's neck needs to be brought into a hyperextended position. In a considerable number of patients, this is not possible due to anomalies in the cervical spine anatomy or soft tissue scarring, e.g., after radiation. In these cases, adequate visualization of relevant laryngeal structures cannot be ensured using a conventional rigid operating laryngoscope, which may negatively affect the outcome of these patients.MethodsWe present a system based on a 3D-printed prototype of a curved laryngoscope with three integrated working channels (sMAC). The curved profile of the sMAC-laryngoscope is specifically adapted to the nonlinear anatomy of the upper airway structures. The central working channel provides access for flexible video endoscope imaging of the operating field while the two remaining channels provide access for flexible instrumentation. In a user study (n = 11), visualization and reachability of relevant laryngeal landmarks as well as the feasibility of basic surgical procedures with the proposed system were examined in a patient simulator. In a second setup, the system was evaluated for its applicability in a human body donor.ResultsAll participants of the user study were able to visualize, reach and manipulate the relevant laryngeal landmarks. Reaching those took significantly less time in the second attempt compared to the first one (27.5 s ± 5.2 s vs. 39.7 s ± 16.5 s, p = 0.008) indicating a significant learning curve for handling the system. Instrument changes were performed quickly and reliably by all participants (10.9 s ± 1.7 s). All participants were able to bring the bimanual instruments into position for a vocal fold incision. Relevant laryngeal landmarks could be visualized and reached in the human body donor setup.ConclusionPossibly, the proposed system may develop into an alternative treatment option for patients with early-stage laryngeal cancer and restricted mobility of the cervical spine in the future. Further improvements of the system could include finer end effectors and a flexible instrument with a laser cutting tool.
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- Linus L. Kienle
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Surgical Oncology Ulm, i2SOUL Consortium, Ulm, Germany
- Correspondence: Patrick J. Schuler
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Blomkvist R, Marklund L, Hammarstedt‐Nordenvall L, Gottlieb‐Vedi E, Mäkitie A, Palmgren B. Treatment and outcome among patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in
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tockholm—A population‐based study. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2023; 8:441-449. [PMID: 37090883 PMCID: PMC10116984 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.1034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Objective Survival of patients with advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) remains poor and management protocols warrant further development. We thus investigated treatment and outcome-related factors for LSCC in Stockholm, Sweden. Methods In a retrospective setting, 520 patients with LSCC diagnosed during 2000-2014, were included. Data on stage, treatment, and outcome were correlated with recurrence-free and overall survival (RFS and OS, respectively). Results Five-year OS for all patients was 65%. Five-year RFS for T1a, T1b, T2, T3, and T4 glottic LSCC was 90%, 91%, 77%, 47%, and 80%, respectively. The corresponding figures for T1, T2, T3, and T4 supraglottic LSCC were 64%, 66%, 64%, and 86%. Conclusion Patients with a T3 glottic LSCC had unexpectedly poor survival, especially when compared with patients with a T4 tumor. Patients with T4 disease were primarily treated with laryngectomy and postoperative radiotherapy (RT)/chemoradiotherapy (CRT), while most patients with T3 LSCC were treated with RT/CRT.
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- Rasmus Blomkvist
- Division of ENT Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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- Division of ENT Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Medical Unit, Head Neck, Lung and Skin Cancer Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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- Division of ENT Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Medical Unit, Head Neck, Lung and Skin Cancer Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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- Division of ENT Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki Finland
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- Division of ENT Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden
- Medical Unit, Head Neck, Lung and Skin Cancer Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden
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Effect of transoral laser microsurgery vs open partial laryngectomy on the prognosis of patients with early laryngeal carcinoma: propensity score-based analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:1301-1310. [PMID: 36239784 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-022-07671-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of surgical procedures (transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) and open partial laryngectomy (OPL)) on the prognosis of patients with early laryngeal cancer. METHODS A total of 760 patients diagnosed with early laryngeal cancer (T1-2N0M0) and treated with TLM (n = 416) or OPL (n = 344) between 2004 and 2015 were abstracted from the SEER database. Propensity score matching (PSM) and stabilized inverse probability of treatment weighting (SIPTW) were performed to obtain comparable cohorts. The survival rates were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method, and compared using the log-rank test. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses with a false discovery rate (FDR) correction were applied to contrast the association between two surgical approaches and overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS). RESULTS The 5-year OS for the TLM group was 79.5% versus 77.7% for the OPL group (P = 0.619). Similar results were revealed for the comparison of 5-year DSS rates (91.1% versus 91.5%, P = 0.891). After PSM and SIPTW balance the confounding factors, no significant difference was observed in the OS and DSS of patients treated with TLM compared to patients treated with OPL. The consistent results were still yielded (all P > 0.05), when stratified by gender, age, year of diagnosis, residence, household income, tumor site, T stage, differentiation, and adjuvant therapy. CONCLUSION This study provides strong evidence that there is no significant difference in the prognosis of early laryngeal carcinoma between the treatment of TLM and OPL, which may be helpful to guide the clinical decision-making of these patients.
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Locatello LG, Jiang S, Chen L, Caini S, Maggiore G, Dong P, Gallo O. Oncological and functional impact of adjuvant treatments after open partial laryngeal surgery: a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:2911-2926. [PMID: 36806990 PMCID: PMC10175366 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-07871-8] [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: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND The oncological and functional role of postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) after open partial laryngeal surgery (OPLS) remains debatable. METHODS A systematic review and a meta-analysis of the literature were conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Outcomes of patients receiving OPLS with and without PORT for laryngeal cancer were summarized. RESULTS In the 10 studies that were included in the meta-analysis, no significant difference emerged in terms of pooled overall survival between OPLS patients who did and who did not receive PORT (- 0.3%, 95% CI - 5.4 to 4.9%, p = 0.922). Only one study showed a significantly higher incidence of complications in the PORT cohort. CONCLUSIONS PORT may apparently be performed after OPLS in face of adverse postoperative features without an increased risk of toxicities affecting the neolarynx. Because of the limitations in the available literature, the oncological and functional effects of PORT in this setting needs to be prospectively assessed to strengthen the evidence of this treatment strategy for laryngeal cancer.
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- Luca Giovanni Locatello
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital "Santa Maria Della Misericordia", Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), Udine, Italy.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Cancer Risk Factors and Lifestyle Epidemiology Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network (ISPRO), Florence, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy. .,Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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Kinberg E, Rapoport SK, Brown S, Woo P. Long-Term Voice Outcomes After Type I, Type II, or Type V Cordectomy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2023; 132:133-137. [PMID: 35189725 DOI: 10.1177/00034894221081259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We compare long-term voice outcomes in patients treated with European Laryngeal Society (ELS) classification Type I, Type II, or Type V cordectomy. The aim is to understand the impact of Type V cordectomy on voice outcomes in relation to Type I and Type II cordectomy. METHODS A retrospective review of patients treated with Type I, Type II, or Type V cordectomy by a single surgeon over a 20-year period was performed. Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) scores, Cepstral Spectral Index of Dysphonia (CSID) measures from CAPE-V sentences, and two-rater GRBAS scores were analyzed. RESULTS Sixty-two patients were identified with a mean follow-up of 52 months. Of these, there were 43 Type I and 19 Type II cordectomies, including 8 in each group with Type V resections. Significant differences in all parameters were noted between the Type I (VHI 5.7, CSID 20.6, Grade 1.3) and the Type II cohorts (VHI 12.6, CSID 36.3, Grade 1.8) who did not undergo Type V cordectomy. Patients undergoing Type V cordectomy demonstrated voice outcomes (VHI 9.4, CSID 35.6, Grade 1.7) which fell between those of Type I and Type II cordectomies. CONCLUSIONS Better long-term subjective, objective, and computer-analyzed voice outcomes are noted for patients undergoing Type I rather than Type II cordectomy. When Type V cordectomy is performed, voice outcomes are comparable to those of both Type I and Type II cordectomy, a surprising finding given the expectation of worsened dysphonia in longer resections. Further work is needed to explain this finding and define voice outcomes after Type V cordectomy.
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- Eliezer Kinberg
- Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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Zhao X, Li W, Zhang J, Tian S, Zhou Y, Xu X, Hu H, Lei D, Wu F. Radiomics analysis of CT imaging improves preoperative prediction of cervical lymph node metastasis in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Eur Radiol 2023; 33:1121-1131. [PMID: 35984515 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-022-09051-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the role of CT radiomics for preoperative prediction of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). METHODS LSCC patients who received open surgery and lymphadenectomy were enrolled and randomized into primary and validation cohorts at a ratio of 7:3 (325 vs. 139). In the primary cohort, we extracted radiomics features from whole intratumoral regions on venous-phase CT images and constructed a radiomics signature by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. A radiomics model incorporating the radiomic signature and independent clinical factors was established via multivariable logistic regression and presented as a nomogram. Nomogram performance was compared with a clinical model and traditional CT report with respect to its discrimination and clinical usefulness. The radiomics nomogram was internally tested in an independent validation cohort. RESULTS The radiomics signature, composed of 9 stable features, was associated with LNM in both the primary and validation cohorts (both p < .001). A radiomics model incorporating independent predictors of LNM (the radiomics signature, tumor subsite, and CT report) showed significantly better discrimination of nodal status than either the clinical model or the CT report in the primary cohort (AUC 0.91 vs. 0.84 vs. 0.68) and validation cohort (AUC 0.89 vs. 0.83 vs. 0.70). Decision curve analysis confirmed that the radiomics nomogram was superior to the clinical model and traditional CT report. CONCLUSIONS The CT-based radiomics nomogram may improve preoperative identification of nodal status and help in clinical decision-making in LSCC. KEY POINTS • The radiomics model showed favorable performance for predicting LN metastasis in LSCC patients. • The radiomics model may help in clinical decision-making and define patient subsets benefiting most from neck treatment.
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- Xingguo Zhao
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, NHC Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, NHC Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology (Shandong University), Jinan, 250012, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Healing after transoral carbon dioxide laser surgery for early glottic cancer. J Laryngol Otol 2023; 137:205-212. [PMID: 35094723 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121004679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of granulation tissue after endoscopic carbon dioxide laser surgery for glottic cancer. METHOD This was a retrospective review of 36 patients who underwent endoscopic carbon dioxide laser surgery for T1 and T2 glottic cancer. Post-operative, endoscopic examinations were rated by three blinded otolaryngologists for time to heal and presence of granulation. Patient and surgical factors were compared with time to heal and granulation. RESULTS A total of 16 of 36 wounds (44 per cent) developed granulation tissue, and 24 wounds (67 per cent) healed without requiring surgical intervention. A total of 7 of 8 wounds biopsied more than 3.5 months after surgery had persistent cancer versus 1 of 4 wounds biopsied at equal to or less than 3.5 months (85.7 per cent vs 25 per cent; p = 0.03). Biopsy at more than 3.5 months was associated with 28-fold increased odds of cancer in biopsy compared with biopsy at equal to or less than 3.5 months (odds ratio, 28.0; 95 per cent confidence interval, 1.088-373.3). CONCLUSION After carbon dioxide laser surgery for glottic cancer, development of granulation tissue is common. Granulation that persists for more than 3.5 months necessitates biopsy because of increased risk of persistent cancer.
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Cell Cycle-Related Gene SPC24: A Novel Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Laryngeal Squamous Cell Cancer. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 2023:1733100. [PMID: 36718148 PMCID: PMC9884166 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1733100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC) is a common malignant tumor with a high degree of malignancy, and its etiology remains unclear. Therefore, screening potential biomarkers is necessary to facilitate the treatment and diagnosis of LSCC. Robust rank aggregation (RRA) analysis was used to integrate two gene expression datasets of LSCC patients from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between LSCC and nonneoplastic tissues. A gene coexpression network was constructed using weighted gene correlation network analysis (WGCNA) to explore potential associations between the module genes and clinical features of LSCC. Combining differential gene expression analysis and survival analysis, we screened potential hub genes, including CDK1, SPC24, HOXB7, and SELENBP1. Subsequently, western blotting and immunohistochemistry were used to test the protein levels in clinical specimens to verify our findings. Finally, four candidate diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers (CDK1, SPC24, HOXB7, and SELENBP1) were identified. We propose, for the first time, that SPC24 is a gene that may associate with LSCC malignancy and is a novel therapeutic target. These findings may provide important mechanistic insight of LSCC.
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Molina-Fernández E, Palacios-García JM, Moreno-Luna R, Herrero-Salado T, Ventura-Díaz J, Sánchez-Gómez S, Vilches-Arenas Á. Survival Analysis in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13020295. [PMID: 36836648 PMCID: PMC9965107 DOI: 10.3390/life13020295] [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] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The worldwide incidence rate of laryngeal cancer is declining. However, the 5-year survival for these patients has decreased in recent years from 66% to 63%. This may be due to changes in the treatment of the disease. The present study aimed to evaluate the survival rate of patients with LC according to the stage of the disease and the treatment applied. For this purpose, surgical versus organ preservation protocols (OPP) based on chemoradiotherapy were evaluated. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted in a tertiary hospital. The study included adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of primary LC. Patients with LC and systemic metastases and those with synchronous tumors at diagnosis were excluded. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the association between exposure to LC treatment and the time to event (death). Overall survival (OS), cause-specific survival (CSS), and disease-free survival (DFS) were calculated. RESULTS Patients with advanced tumors (stages III and IV) had almost three times the risk of LC death than those in the initial tumor stages (I and II) [HR CCS = 2.89 (95%CI 1.30-6.39)]; [HR OS = 2.01 (95%CI 1.35-2.98)]. Patients who underwent surgical treatment had a higher chance of survival than those who were treated according to OPP [HR = 0.62; 95%CI (0.38-1.02)] in CSS, 0.74 [95%CI (0.50-1.90)] in OS, and 0.61 [95%CI (0.40-0.91)] in DFS. DISCUSSION OPP changed the management of patients with advanced stages of LC, establishing CRT as an alternative to surgery. Our data did not reveal clinically relevant differences in OS between patients treated with OPP and those who underwent surgery; however, we reported differences in the DFS rate after five years of follow-up in favor of the surgery-treated group of patients. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment improves CSS and DFS at five years in patients with initial LC with respect to radiation therapy alone. Furthermore, surgical treatment associated with complementary radiation therapy offers better CSS and DFS in patients with advanced LC.
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- Elena Molina-Fernández
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Doctor Fedriani 3, 41009 Seville, Spain
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Licci G, Locatello LG, Maggiore G, Cozzolino F, Caini S, Gallo O. The Same-Up-Down Staging System for Recurrent Early Glottic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030598. [PMID: 36765555 PMCID: PMC9913356 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030598] [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] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The treatment of recurrent early glottic cancer (rEGC) remains challenging. We wanted to investigate how the oncological outcomes are affected by the initial and recurrent stages, in order to propose our newly developed Same-Up-Down (SUD) staging system. (2) Methods: In our cohort of 258 rEGC patients, we retrospectively assessed the prognostic performances of the rTNM (the TNM staging system for recurrence), CLRSS, CLRSS-2, and SUD staging systems by univariate and multivariate Cox analysis, comparing their predictive capability using Harrell's C-index. (3) Results: The SUD classification satisfactorily predicted both overall survival (p = 0.022) and second-recurrence-free survival (p = 0.024, as same + down vs. upstage) in our cohort. It also outperformed the other three systems in terms of prediction of survival, with an improvement of 1.52%, 1.18%, and 3.96% in the predictive capacity of overall survival, disease-specific survival, and second-recurrence-free survival, respectively. (4) Conclusions: The SUD staging system can efficiently predict survival in rEGC patients, whose prognosis heavily depends on both the initial and recurrent locoregional extension.
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- Giuseppe Licci
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Academic Hospital “Santa Maria della Misericordia”, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, Piazzale Santa Maria della Misericordia 15, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Cancer Risk Factors and Lifestyle Epidemiology Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network (ISPRO), Via Cosimo il Vecchio 2, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Cancer Risk Factors and Lifestyle Epidemiology Unit, Institute for Cancer Research, Prevention and Clinical Network (ISPRO), Via Cosimo il Vecchio 2, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 48, 50134 Florence, Italy
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Lv Y, Wang Y, Zhang Z. Potentials of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks as biomarkers for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Hum Cell 2023; 36:76-97. [PMID: 36181662 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00799-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Chemoresistance, radioresistance, and facile spreading of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) make the practically clinical treatment invalid. Such dismal outcome mainly originates from the lack of effective biomarkers which are highly desirable to understand the pathogenesis of LSCC, and strives to find promising novel biomarkers to improve early screening, effective treatment, and prognosis evaluation in LSCC. Recently, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), a kind of non-coding RNAs longer than 200 nucleotides, can participate in the process of tumorigenesis and progression through many regulatory modalities, such as epigenetic transcriptional regulation and post-transcriptional regulation. Meanwhile, microRNAs (miRNAs, miRs), essentially involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression, are aberrantly expressed in cancer-related genomic regions or susceptible sites. An increasing number of studies have shown that lncRNAs are important regulators of miRNAs expression in LSCC, and that miRNAs can also target to regulate the expression of lncRNAs, and they can target to regulate downstream messenger RNAs (mRNAs) transcriptionally or post-transcriptionally, thereby affecting various physiopathological processes of LSCC. Complex cross-regulatory networks existing among lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs can regulate the tumorigenesis and development of LSCC. Such networks may become promising biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in the research field of LSCC. In this review, we mainly summarize the latest research progress on the regulatory relationships among lncRNAs, miRNAs, and downstream mRNAs, and highlight the potential applications of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks as biomarkers for the early diagnosis, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, chemoresistance, radioresistance, and prognosis of LSCC, aiming to provide important clues for understanding the pathogenesis of LSCC and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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- Yan Lv
- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China. .,Department of Morphology, Medical College of China Three Gorges University, Life Science Building, No.8 Daxue Road, Yichang, 443002, China.
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- The Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, China
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Hasanvand A, Darouie A, Aghadoost S, Dabirmoghaddam P, Bakhshi E. Multidimensional Voice Assessment After Management of Early Laryngeal Cancer: A Comparative Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022:1-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s12070-022-03268-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Li L, Han J, Zhang S, Dong C, Xiao X. KIF26B-AS1 Regulates TLR4 and Activates the TLR4 Signaling Pathway to Promote Malignant Progression of Laryngeal Cancer. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 32:1344-1354. [PMID: 36224753 PMCID: PMC9668086 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2203.03037] [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] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Laryngeal cancer is one of the highest incidence, most prevalently diagnosed head and neck cancers, making it critically necessary to probe effective targets for laryngeal cancer treatment. Here, real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) and western blot analysis were used to detect gene expression levels in laryngeal cancer cell lines. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and subcellular fractionation assays were used to detect the subcellular location. Functional assays encompassing Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine (EdU), transwell and wound healing assays were performed to examine the effects of target genes on cell proliferation and migration in laryngeal cancer. The in vivo effects were proved by animal experiments. RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP), RNA pulldown and luciferase reporter assays were used to investigate the underlying regulatory mechanisms. The results showed that KIF26B antisense RNA 1 (KIF26B-AS1) propels cell proliferation and migration in laryngeal cancer and regulates the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling pathway. KIF26B-AS1 also recruits FUS to stabilize TLR4 mRNA, consequently activating the TLR4 signaling pathway. Furthermore, KIF26B-AS1 plays an oncogenic role in laryngeal cancer via upregulating TLR4 expression as well as the FUS/TLR4 pathway axis, findings which offer novel insight for targeted therapies in the treatment of laryngeal cancer patients.
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- Li Li
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, No.182, Tongguan Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province 222100, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, No.182, Tongguan Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province 222100, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, No.182, Tongguan Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province 222100, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, No.182, Tongguan Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province 222100, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang City, No.182, Tongguan Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province 222100, P.R. China,Corresponding author Phone: +0518-85607019 Fax: +0518-85607019 E-mail:
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Anterolateral thigh free flap reconstruction of pharyngoesophageal defect caused by radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer: A case report. Oral Oncol 2022; 134:106135. [PMID: 36166929 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.106135] [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: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Salvage total laryngectomy is a common treatment option for patients with recurrent or residual laryngeal cancer after primary radiotherapy. If the tumor is limited to the larynx at the time of surgery, there is usually sufficient mucosa for primary closure of the hypopharynx. We present an unusual case of pharyngoesophageal defect caused by radiotherapy. Since the remaining mucosa of the posterior wall was insufficient for primary closure, the defect was reconstructed with an anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap.
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de Leo AN, Dagan R, Morris CG, Holtzman AL, Hitchcock KE, Bryant CM, Amdur RJ, Mendenhall WM. Early-stage vocal cord cancer treated with hypofractionated radiotherapy to the larynx with or without concurrent chemotherapy. Head Neck 2022; 44:2513-2521. [PMID: 35950338 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27165] [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: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We report outcomes among patients with T2 and select T3 glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) treated with radiotherapy. METHODS We reviewed T2 and T3 (only paraglottic space invasion) N0 M0 glottic SCC patients treated with curative-intent hypofractionated larynx radiotherapy, with or without concurrent systemic therapy. RESULTS Of 71 patients, those who received concurrent chemotherapy (23/71; 32%) had worse prognostic factors, including impaired cord mobility (70% vs. 40%, p = 0.02) and larger median gross tumor volume (3.0 vs. 1.6 cm3 , p = 0.003). Over a median follow-up of 3.8 years, 2-year local control among patients with impaired cord mobility appeared higher for those who received chemotherapy (88% vs. 61%, p = 0.12), but the difference was not statistically significant. Acute and late toxicity rates were not higher among patients who received chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS The addition of concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy to hypofractionated larynx radiotherapy among patients with early-stage glottic SCC with impaired cord mobility appears safe and worthy of additional investigation.
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- Alexandra N de Leo
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA.,Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, USA
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Hu X, Tian T, Sun Q, Jiang W. Prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in laryngeal cancer: What should we expect from a meta-analysis? Front Oncol 2022; 12:945820. [PMID: 36033468 PMCID: PMC9400104 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.945820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Although many studies have shown the predictive value of the high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for various cancers, there are conflicting reports regarding their role in laryngeal cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between high NLR/PLR and laryngeal cancer prognosis with the help of meta-analysis. Methods PubMed, Embase and other databases were used to search relevant studies. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using either the random-effect-model or fixed-effect model. Sensitivity analyses and subgroups were used to explore potential sources of heterogeneity. Publication bias was also adopted. Result 5716 patients from 20 studies were involved in this meta-analysis. Pooled observed survival (OS) (HR=1.70, 95%CI, 1.41-2.04, p<0.001), progression-free survival (PFS) (HR=1.81, 95%CI, 1.47-2.23, p<0.001), and disease-free survival (DFS) (HR=1.86, 95%CI, 1.45-2.38, p<0.001) showed the prediction of high NLR for poor prognosis. It also suggested that high PLR predicted poor OS (HR=1.89, 95%CI, 1.21-2.94, p<0.001). Conclusion This study indicated that high NLR was associated with poor OS, PFS, and DFS in laryngeal cancer patients, and high PLR was related to poor OS. Both could be potential predictors of prognosis.
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- Xianyang Hu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Li Z, Liu Y, Dou L, Zhang Y, Wang G. Endoscopic submucosal dissection of a neoplastic lesion in the epiglottis. Endoscopy 2022; 54:E403-E404. [PMID: 34450664 DOI: 10.1055/a-1559-1683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- Zhengqi Li
- Department of Endoscopy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Department of Endoscopy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, P. R. China
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Heng Y, Xu C, Lin H, Zhu X, Zhou L, Zhang M, Wu C, Tao L. Management of clinically node-negative glottic squamous cell carcinoma patients according to risk-scoring model for occult lymph node metastases. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2022; 7:715-722. [PMID: 35734062 PMCID: PMC9195031 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background Glottic squamous cell carcinoma (GSCC) is the most prevalent type of laryngeal carcinoma. The value of prophylactic lymph node dissection (LND) in resected GSCC remains controversial. This study aims to quantitatively assess the probability of occult lymph node metastasis (LNM) for GSCC patients and devise individualized postoperative radiotherapy strategies. Methods A total of 1319 patients with GSCC were retrospectively analyzed. Results GSCC patients with T1-T2 stages showed significantly lower LNM rate than those with T3-T4 stages. For patients with T3-T4 GSCC, multivariate logistic analyses indicated that three factors-maximum tumor diameter (MTD) of more than 2.0 cm, relatively low differentiation, and tumor invasive depth of no less than 1.0 cm-were independent risk factors for the existence of LNM. A predictive nomogram was established based on these factors. The accuracy and validity of our model were verified by 0.716 and remained at 0.717 after 1000 bootstrapping. The calibration curve was also plotted and showed a favorable agreement. The patients were stratified into two groups based on their individual LNM risk points. Possible LNM rates for low-risk and high-risk subgroups were 4.7% and 25.2%, respectively. Conclusions A new post-operative strategy selection flow chart was established based on our newly created nomogram which can effectively predict the individualized possibility of occult LNM for GSCC patients. For clinical T3-4N0 patients in the high-risk subgroup, prophylactic dose post-operative radiation therapy is recommended. However, for all those clinically diagnosed as T1-2N0 stage, regular follow-up is sufficient in view of the low occult LNM rate.Level of Evidence: 2a.
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- Yu Heng
- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- ENT Institute and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Eye & ENT HospitalFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Liang QW, Peng L, Liao J, Huang CX, Wen WP, Sun W. Comparison of Survival Outcomes of Different Treatment Options for cT1-2, N0 Glottic Carcinoma: A Propensity Score–Weighted Analysis. Front Surg 2022; 9:902817. [PMID: 35711695 PMCID: PMC9195415 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.902817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundTreatments for cT1-2, N0 glottic squamous cell carcinoma (GLSCC) include endoscopic resection, open surgery, and radiotherapy. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of three treatment modalities and provide reference data for treatment selection.MethodsIn all, 4274 patients with cT1-2, N0 GLSCC underwent these three treatment modalities from 2004 to 2015 were identified from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-18 database. Overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) of patients treated with the three modalities were compared.ResultsIn the entire cohort, there were no significant differences in 5-year OS and 5-year DSS among the three treatment groups. In subgroup analyses based on stage and age, endoscopic resection provided significantly better 5-year survival than radiotherapy for cT1, N0 patients aged <65 years, with an OS rate of 89.0% vs. 82.3% (p = 0.009) and a DSS rate of 95.6% vs. 88.2% (p = 0.021). For 5-year DSS, open surgery also had better outcomes than patients who received radiotherapy (5-year DSS: 98.5% vs. 88.2%, respectively; p = 0.046).ConclusionsTo summarize, for cT1, N0 GLSCC patients younger than 65 years, surgical treatment (either endoscopic or open) appears to be superior to the radiotherapy, and endoscopic resection should probably be the first consideration.
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- Qi-wei Liang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Thyroid Center/Thyroid Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Correspondence: Wei Sun Wei-ping Wen
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Correspondence: Wei Sun Wei-ping Wen
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Wang WL, Zheng HW, Zhang LH, Yu LS. Effect of treatment modality on the long-term survival of patients with early glottic squamous cancer: a retrospective cohort study based on the SEER database. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:440. [PMID: 35571433 PMCID: PMC9096410 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-5288] [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: 10/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background The optimal treatment strategy for patients with early glottic (T1-2N0M0) squamous cancer remains unclear. Methods A retrospective population-based analysis was performed using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to balance treatment arms, and Cox regression analysis was used to determine prognostic factors for survival. Kaplan-Meier analysis, log-rank tests, and competing risk analysis were used to compare survival outcomes between treatment modalities (surgery vs. radiotherapy). Results Among the 3,994 eligible patients in this study, surgery was associated with improved cancer-specific survival (CSS) and overall survival (OS) compared with radiotherapy (log-rank test, P<0.05). This survival trend favoring surgery was consistent in the T1a, well/moderately differentiated grade, male, and all age subgroups. However, after the baseline characteristics were balanced with PSM, the survival outcomes (CSS and OS) did not differ significantly between the surgery and radiotherapy groups. Interestingly, surgery was associated with a 39% reduced risk of cancer-related death compared with radiotherapy in patients aged ≥70 years (hazard ratio 0.61; 95% CI: 0.43-0.87; P=0.006). However, this survival trend favoring surgery was not observed in younger patients (age <70 years), T stage subgroups, male or female subgroups, or in any of the pathological grade subgroups. Conclusions In patients with early glottic squamous cell carcinoma undergoing surgery or radiotherapy, there is no sufficient evidence favoring one method over another in terms of survival. However, surgery is recommended in patients aged ≥70 years because, in this group, it was associated with improved survival outcomes compared with radiotherapy.
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- Wen-Lun Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Falco M, Tammaro C, Takeuchi T, Cossu AM, Scafuro G, Zappavigna S, Itro A, Addeo R, Scrima M, Lombardi A, Ricciardiello F, Irace C, Caraglia M, Misso G. Overview on Molecular Biomarkers for Laryngeal Cancer: Looking for New Answers to an Old Problem. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:1716. [PMID: 35406495 PMCID: PMC8997012 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14071716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC) accounts for almost 25-30% of all head and neck squamous cell cancers and is clustered according to the affected districts, as this determines distinct tendency to recur and metastasize. A major role for numerous genetic alterations in driving the onset and progression of this neoplasm is emerging. However, major efforts are still required for the identification of molecular markers useful for both early diagnosis and prognostic definition of LSCC that is still characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. Non-coding RNAs appear the most promising as they circulate in all the biological fluids allowing liquid biopsy determination, as well as due to their quick and characteristic modulation useful for non-invasive detection and monitoring of cancer. Other critical aspects are related to recent progress in circulating tumor cells and DNA detection, in metastatic status and chemo-refractoriness prediction, and in the functional interaction of LSCC with chronic inflammation and innate immunity. We review all these aspects taking into account the progress of the technologies in the field of next generation sequencing.
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- Michela Falco
- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
- Molecular Diagnostics Division, Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hiroshima 739-1195, Japan
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
- Laboratory of Molecular and Precision Oncology, Biogem Scarl, Institute of Genetic Research, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy;
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- Oncology Operative Unit, Hospital of Frattamaggiore, ASLNA-2NORD, 80020 Naples, Italy;
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Precision Oncology, Biogem Scarl, Institute of Genetic Research, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
- Laboratory of Molecular and Precision Oncology, Biogem Scarl, Institute of Genetic Research, 83031 Ariano Irpino, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.F.); (C.T.); (T.T.); (A.M.C.); (G.S.); (S.Z.); (A.L.); (M.C.)
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Zhang H, Zou Y, Tian F, Li W, Ji X, Guo Y, Li Q, Sun S, Sun F, Shen L, Xia S. Dual-energy CT may predict post-operative recurrence in early-stage glottic laryngeal cancer: a novel nomogram and risk stratification system. Eur Radiol 2022; 32:1921-1930. [PMID: 34762148 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08265-2] [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: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To establish and validate a predictive model integrating with clinical and dual-energy CT (DECT) variables for individual recurrence-free survival (RFS) prediction in early-stage glottic laryngeal cancer (EGLC) after larynx-preserving surgery. METHODS This retrospective study included 212 consecutive patients with EGLC who underwent DECT before larynx-preserving surgery between January 2015 and December 2018. Using Cox proportional hazard regression model to determine independent predictors for RFS and presented on a nomogram. The model's performance was assessed using Harrell's concordance index (C-index), time-dependent area under curve (TD-AUC) plot, and calibration curve. A risk stratification system was established using the nomogram with median scores of all cases to divide all patients into two prognostic groups. RESULTS Recurrence occurred in 39/212 (18.4%) cases. Normalized iodine concentration in arterial (NICAP) and venous phases (NICVP) were verified as significant predictors of RFS in multivariate Cox regression (hazard ratio [HR], 4.2; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.3, 7.7, p < .001 and HR, 3.0; 95% CI: 1.5, 5.9, p = .002, respectively). Nomogram based on clinical and DECT variables was better than did only clinical variables. The prediction model proved well-calibrated and had good discriminative ability in the training and validation samples. A risk stratification system was built that could effectively classify EGLC patients into two risk groups. CONCLUSIONS DECT could provide independent RFS indicators in patients with EGLC, and the nomogram based on DECT and clinical variables was useful in predicting RFS at several time points. KEY POINTS • Dual-energy CT(DECT) variables can predict recurrence-free survival (RFS) after larynx-preserving surgery in patients with early-stage glottic laryngeal cancer (EGLC). • The model that integrates clinical and DECT variables predicted RFS better than did only clinical variables. • A risk stratification system based on the nomogram could effectively classify EGLC patients into two risk groups.
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- Huanlei Zhang
- Department of Radiology, First Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Department of Radiology, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, No. 4138 Linglongshan South Road, Qingzhou City, 262500, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300193, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University (Tianjin No. 4 Hospital), Tianjin, 300222, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, No. 258 Wenhua Road, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao, 066000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Department of Radiology, Jilin Cancer Hospital, No. 1066 JinHu Road, Chaoyang District, , Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Department of Ultrasonography, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou City, Shandong, 256603, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Central Clinical College, Tianjin Medical University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China
- Department of Radiology, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, No. 4138 Linglongshan South Road, Qingzhou City, 262500, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No. 24 Fu Kang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin, 300192, China.
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de Vincentiis M, Greco A, Campo F, Candelori F, Ralli M, Di Traglia M, Colizza A, Cambria F, Zocchi J, Manciocco V, Spriano G, Pellini R. Open partial horizontal laryngectomy for T2-T3-T4a laryngeal cancer: oncological outcomes and prognostic factors of two Italian hospitals. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2022; 279:2997-3004. [PMID: 34978589 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-07238-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyse the oncologic results of open partial horizontal laryngectomy (OPHL) and to assess the prognostic factors that could affect the survival of patients affected by T2, T3 and T4a laryngeal cancer. Using this data, we aim to identify clinical criteria to select patients amenable to conservative surgery, and to facilitate a more targeted approach in the management of advanced laryngeal cancer. METHODS A retrospective study was performed in patients who underwent OPHL type II for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma from January 2005 to December 2018. We analysed a total of 170 patients; 21(12.36%) cases were staged as pT2, 116 (68.23%) as pT3 and 33 (19.41%) as pT4a. RESULTS Five-year overall survival (OS) was 80.9%, 79.3%, 70.4% for T2, T3 and T4 respectively. Disease-specific survival (DSS) was 90.4%, 85.3% and 77.4%. Posterior tumour extension, perineural invasion and N status showed to considerably influence survival in both uni- and multivariate analyses. CONCLUSION The oncological outcomes from our study show that OPHL for advanced laryngeal cancer can guarantee a high percentage of success. Accurate patient selection is of utmost importance to differentiate advanced disease amenable to conservative surgery, and treatment options should consider selected criteria based on tumour and patient features.
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- Marco de Vincentiis
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy.,Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00186, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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Liu B, Hu Y, Wan L, Wang L, Cheng L, Sun H, Liu Y, Wu D, Zhu J, Hong X, Li Y, Zhou C. Proteomics analysis of cancer tissues identifies IGF2R as a potential therapeutic target in laryngeal carcinoma. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1031210. [PMID: 36299463 PMCID: PMC9592118 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1031210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Laryngeal cancer (LC) is a prevalent head and neck malignancy; however, the essential pathophysiological mechanism underlying its tumorigenesis and progression remains elusive. Due to the perduring scarcity of effective targeted drugs for laryngeal cancer, insights into the disease's pathophysiological mechanisms would substantially impact the treatment landscape of laryngeal cancer. METHODS To ensure quality consistency, 10 tumor and 9 non-tumor samples underwent proteomic analysis on a single mass spectrometer using a label-free technique. Subsequently, gene expression variations between laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and normal tissues were analyzed using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. Immunohistochemical expressions of insulin-like growth factor 2 receptor (IGF2R), fibronectin (FN), vimentin, and α-smooth muscle actin (SMA) in LC tissues and normal tissues were determined. RESULTS In the tumor group, significant variations were detected for 433 upregulated and 61 downregulated proteins. Moreover, the heatmap revealed that the expressions of RNA translation-related proteins and proteins involved in RNA metabolism, such as IGF2R, tenascin C (TNC), periostin (POSTN), proteasome 26S subunit ATPase 4 (PSMC4), serpin family A member 3 (SERPINA3), heat shock protein family B (small) member 6 (HSPB6), osteoglycin (OGN), chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 6A (CCT6A), and chaperonin containing TCP1 subunit 6B (CCT6B), were prominently elevated in the tumor group. Nonsense-mediated RNA decay (NMD), RNA translation, and protein stability were significantly altered in LC tumors. IGF2R was remarkably upregulated in LC tumors. In the TCGA database, the IGF2R mRNA level was significantly upregulated in LSCC tissues. Additionally, IGF2R mRNA expression was lowest in clinical grade 1 samples, with no significant difference between grades 2 and 3. In LSCC patients, a significant positive correlation between IGF2R expression and the stromal score was detected using the ESTIMATE algorithm to estimate the immune score, stromal score, and tumor purity in the tumor microenvironment. Lastly, immunohistochemical analysis revealed that IGF2R is overexpressed in LC. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate the vital role of IGF2R in LC carcinogenesis and progression and may facilitate the identification of new therapeutic targets for the prevention and treatment of LC.
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- Bing Liu
- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Psychology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Institute of Medical Artificial Intelligence, Binzhou Medical College, Yantai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Central laboratory, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
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- Central laboratory, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chong Zhou, ; Yang Li,
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- Xuzhou Clinical School, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Chong Zhou, ; Yang Li,
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Sun Y, Lu X, Li H, Li X. Dihydroartemisinin inhibits IL-6-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma via the miR-130b-3p/STAT3/β-catenin signaling pathway. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211009494. [PMID: 34755560 PMCID: PMC8586195 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211009494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objective To explore whether dihydroartemisinin (DHA) can block interleukin (IL)-6-induced epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Methods The expression of SLUG, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), and microRNA (miR)-130b-3p was measured. In addition, a dual-luciferase reporter assay was performed to examine the interaction of miR-130b-3p with STAT3. Results We found that IL-6 can promote EMT and invasion in LSCC cells, whereas DHA can inhibit these two processes. However, DHA alone does not influence EMT and cancer invasion. Furthermore, DHA upregulated miR-130b-3p, which can downregulate STAT3 and β-catenin protein expression and decrease the activity of the IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway. Moreover, we found that miR-130b-3p can target STAT3 directly. Conclusions DHA can block IL-6-triggered EMT and invasion in LSCC, and during these processes, DHA increases miR-130b-3p expression to decrease the activation of the IL-6/STAT3 and β-catenin signaling pathways. These findings may provide new insights into strategies for suppressing and even preventing LSCC metastasis.
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- Yajing Sun
- Graduate School of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Pathology, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Bethune International Peace Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Li GS, Yang LJ, Chen G, Huang SN, Fang YY, Huang WJ, Lu W, He J, Liu HC, Li LY, Mo BY, Lu HP. Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Clinical Significance and Potential Mechanism of Cell Division Cycle 45. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2021; 37:300-312. [PMID: 34672813 DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2020.4314] [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: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background: Cell division cycle 45 (CDC45) plays an important role in the occurrence and development of numerous carcinomas, but its effect in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) remains unclear. Materials and Methods: The messenger RNA and protein expression levels of CDC45 in LSCC were evaluated with a t test and the standard mean difference (SMD). The ability of CDC45 expression to distinguish the LSCC was assessed through receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), protein-protein interaction, public databases, and online tools were used to explore the potential molecular mechanism of CDC45 in LSCC. Results: A high expression of CDC45 was identified in LSCC (SMD = 2.61, 95% confidence interval [1.62-3.61]). Through ROC curves, the expression of CDC45 makes it feasible to distinguish the LSCC group from the non-LSCC counterpart. CDC45 was relevant to the progression-free interval of LSCC patients (log-rank p = 0.03). GSEAs show that CDC45 is related to the cell cycle. CDC45, CDC6, KIF2C, and AURKB were identified as hub genes of LSCC. E2F1 may be the regulatory transcription factor of CDC45. Conclusions: High expression of CDC45 likely demonstrates carcinogenic effects in LSCC, and CDC45 is a potential target in screening and treatment of LSCC.
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- Guo-Sheng Li
- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Redcross Hospital of Yulin, Yulin, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanning Second People's Hospital, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Liuzhou People's Hospital, Liuzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, P.R. China
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Low expression of CIP4 in predicting worse overall survival: A potential biomarker for laryngeal cancer. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253545. [PMID: 34570775 PMCID: PMC8475988 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Previous reports indicate that Cdc42-interacting protein-4 (CIP4) has previously been reported to plays an important role in the progression of various cancers. However, its correlation with laryngeal cancer (LC) remains unreported. Data from TCGA and GEO databases were used to evaluate the role of CIP4 in LC. Based on GEO and TCGA datasets, we analyzed the differences in CIP4 expression between normal and tumor samples. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to analyze the relationship between clinical features and CIP4. Cox regression and the Kaplan-Meier analyses were used to identify the clinical characteristics associated with the overall survival. Also, the GEPIA database was used to confirm the relationship between CIP4 and overall survival. Lastly, Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was performed based on the TCGA dataset. CIP4 expression in LC was significantly associated with gender and tumor stage (p-values<0.05). Similar to GEPIA validation, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that LC with CIP4-low exhibited a worse prognosis than that with CIP4-high. Univariate analysis revealed that CIP4-high significantly correlated with better overall survival (HR: 0.522, 95% CI: 0.293–0.830, P = 0.026). Besides, multivariate analysis revealed that CIP4 remained independently associated with the overall survival (HR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.326–0.912, P = 0.012). GSEA showed that the p53, WNT signaling, TGF-β signaling pathways, etc. were enriched in a phenotype high CIP4 expression. In summary, the CIP4 gene is a potential prognostic molecular marker for patients diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. Moreover, the p53, WNT signaling, and TGF-β signaling pathways are potentially associated with CIP4 in LC.
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From Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Research: Photodynamic Therapy Applications in Head and Neck Malignancies and Vascular Anomalies. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194404. [PMID: 34640423 PMCID: PMC8509369 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Head and neck cancers are largely squamous cell carcinomas derived from the epithelial lining of the structures in the region, and are often classified anatomically into oral, oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal and laryngeal carcinomas. The region’s component structures serve complex and intricate functions, such as speaking, swallowing and breathing, which are often compromised by these neoplasms. Such lesions may also cause disfigurement, leading to distressing social and psychological issues. Conventional treatments of these neoplasms usually involve surgical intervention with or without chemoradiotherapy. These have shown to be efficacious; however, they can also cause damage to healthy as well as diseased tissue, exacerbating the aforementioned problems. Access to a given region to deliver the treatments is also often a problem, due to the complex anatomical structures involved. The use of photodynamic therapy in the head and neck region has been established for about two decades. In this review, we looked at the basic mechanisms of this intervention, examined its use in common head and neck malignancies and vascular anomalies, and reported on the most recent clinical studies. We further included a clinical guide which can help replicate the use of this technology by any unit. Based on this review, photodynamic therapy has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of head and neck malignancies and vascular tumours. This therapy can be targeted to the diseased tissue and causes no damage to underlying structures. Recent studies have shown this therapy to be as effective as conventional therapies, without causing major adverse effects.
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Koukourakis IM, Koukourakis MI. Combining the past and present to advance immuno-radiotherapy of cancer. Int Rev Immunol 2021; 42:26-42. [PMID: 34511006 DOI: 10.1080/08830185.2021.1974020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Since its first clinical application, 120 years ago, radiotherapy evolved into a major anti-cancer treatment modality, offering high cure rates in many human malignancies. During the past ten years, the establishment of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer therapeutics has vigorously reintroduced the immune system's role in the outcome of radiotherapy and, conversely, the role of radio-vaccination in the efficacy of immunotherapy. The knowledge and clinical experience that founded the current era of immuno-radiotherapy started alongside with the birth of radiotherapy, and evolved through exhaustive experimental work, clinical trials on active specific immunotherapy, frustrating attempts to validate the importance of cytokine administration with radiotherapy, and, finally, the encouraging ICI-based clinical trials that opened the door to a far more encouraging perspective; radio-vaccination, through its old and new methods, is rising as a research field that promises to cure, previously incurable, disease. In this critical review, we focus on the scientific knowledge gathered through more than a century of research on radiotherapy interactions with the immune system. Understanding the origins of this promising therapeutic approach will substantially contribute to developing new immuno-radiotherapy policies in the fight against cancer.
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- Ioannis M Koukourakis
- 1st Department of Radiology, Radiotherapy Unit, Aretaieion University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiotherapy/Oncology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Wei X, Liu F, Jiang X, Xu X, Zhou T, Kang C. YY1 Promotes Telomerase Activity and Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Progression Through Impairment of GAS5-Mediated p53 Stability. Front Oncol 2021; 11:692405. [PMID: 34497757 PMCID: PMC8421032 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.692405] [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: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Yin Yang 1 (YY1) is a key transcription factor that exerts functional roles in the cell biological process of various cancers. The current study aimed to elucidate the role and mechanism of YY1 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). YY1 mRNA and protein expression in human LSCC cell lines was detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot analysis. An interaction of YY1, GAS5, and p53 protein stability was predicted and confirmed by bioinformatics, ChIP, Co-IP, RIP, and FISH assays. Following loss- and gain-function assays, LSCC cell proliferation, colony formation, cell cycle, telomere length and telomerase activity were evaluated by CCK-8 assay, colony formation assay, flow cytometry, and PCR-ELISA, respectively. Nude mice were xenografted with the tumor in vivo. LSCC cell lines presented with upregulated expression of YY1, downregulated GAS5 expression, and decreased p53 stability. YY1 inhibited the expression of GAS5, which in turn recruited p300 and bound to p53, thus stabilizing it. Moreover, YY1 could directly interact with p300 and suppressp53 stability, leading to enhancement of cell proliferation, telomere length and telomerase activity in vitro along with tumor growth in vivo. Collectively, YY1 can stimulate proliferation and telomerase activity of LSCC cells through suppression of GAS5-dependent p53 stabilization or by decreasing p53 stability via a direct interaction with p300, suggesting that YY1 presents a therapeutic target as a potential oncogene in LSCC development and progression.
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- Xudong Wei
- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of E.N.T., Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, China.,The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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Fang L, Wang W, Shi L, Chen Q, Rao X. Prognostic values and clinical relationship of TYK2 in laryngeal squamous cell cancer. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27062. [PMID: 34449498 PMCID: PMC10545095 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC) is the second most common head and neck cancer with the increasing mortality. The tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) has previously been reported to play an important role in various cancers excepting LSCC. We used available data from the cancer genome atlas program (TCGA), gene expression omnibus, and gene expression profiling interactive analysis (GEPIA) to evaluate the role of TYK2 in LSCC.The difference of TYK2 expression level between normal and tumor samples was analyzed based on TCGA, gene expression omnibus, and GEPIA databases. The relationship between clinical features and TYK2 were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. We applied Cox regression and the Kaplan-Meier method to finding which clinical characteristics is associated with overall survival. Also, we used GEPIA database to validate the relationship between TYK2 and overall survival. At last, we performed gene set enrichment analysis based on TCGA data set.The expression level of TYK2 in LSCC was significantly associated with gender, lymph node status and metastasis (P-values <.05). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, as same as GEPIA validation, demonstrated that LSCC with TYK2-low had a worse prognosis than that with TYK2-high. The univariate analysis showed that TYK2-high correlated significantly with a better overall survival (hazard ratio: 0.351, 95% confidence interval: 0.194-0.637, P < .001). The multivariate analysis revealed that TYK2 remained independently associated with overall survival (hazard ratio: 0.36, 95% confidence interval: 0.185-0.699, P = .003). Gene set enrichment analysis shows that Janus kinases-STAT signaling pathway, p53 signalling pathway and natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity, etc are enriched in TYK2 high expression phenotype.Gene TYK2 may be a potential prognostic molecular marker for LSCC. Moreover, the Janus kinases-STAT signaling pathway and p53 signaling pathway are probably the key pathway associated with TYK2 in LC.
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- Lucheng Fang
- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
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OPINION STATEMENT Dysplasia and early laryngeal cancer lie on a spectrum of cellular changes. These start with early changes to the cells including epithelial hyperplasia and expand to dysplasia, squamous cell carcinoma in situ and finally developing in to invasive cancer. Dysplasia can range from low to high grade, with each being treated in a different manner. Treatment options are typically determined by where the dysplasia/invasive cancer lie on this spectrum along with the site within the larynx. Hyperkeratosis, mild dysplasia and moderate dysplasia typically involve primary endoscopic excision. Severe dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma in situ involve primary endoscopic resection with the addition of possible laser resection and/or ablation. At this stage, surgery will be followed by close surveillance. Finally, early laryngeal cancer such as T1 and T2 lesions is typically more involved. Treatment depends on the site and degree of involvement of the structures, along with spread to surrounding structures. Typical treatment options of more involved early laryngeal cancer can range from radiation therapy, endoscopic transoral laser resection, endoscopic transoral robotic resection to open resection. Often times, my choice of treatment will be aimed at voice preservation but patient preference will also play a role in the decision making between treatment modalities. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy are typically not used in early stage laryngeal cancer.
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T1 glottic laryngeal cancer: the role of routine follow-up visits in detecting local recurrence. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 278:4863-4869. [PMID: 34357460 PMCID: PMC8553688 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-06983-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose We assessed the treatment outcome and the benefits of routine follow-up visits in T1 glottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). Methods Medical records of patients diagnosed with stage T1 glottic LSCC (N = 303) in five Finnish university hospitals between 2003 and 2015 were reviewed. Moreover, data from the Finnish Cancer Registry and the Population Register Center were collected. Results Of all 38 recurrences, 26 (68%) were detected during a routine follow-up visit, and over half (21 of 38, 55%) presented without new symptoms. Primary treatment method (surgery vs. radiotherapy) was not connected with 5-year disease-specific survival (DSS) or laryngeal preservation rate. Conclusion The majority of recurrences were detected on a routine follow-up visit, and local recurrences often presented without new symptoms. Routine post-treatment follow-up of T1 glottic LSCC seems beneficial. Trial registration Trial registration number and date of registration HUS/356/2017 11.12.2017.
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