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Yu LL, Hu BW, Huang HX, Yu B, Xiao Q, Lv QL, Luo CH, Guo CX, Li JG, Xie XX, Yin JY. A two-stage genome-wide association study identifies novel germline genetic variations in CACNA2D3 associated with radiotherapy response in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. J Transl Med 2023; 21:11. [PMID: 36624463 PMCID: PMC9830790 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-022-03819-4] [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: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiotherapy (RT) is the standard treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). However, due to individual differences in radiosensitivity, biomarkers are needed to tailored radiotherapy to cancer patients. However, comprehensive genome-wide radiogenomic studies on them are still lacking. The aim of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with radiotherapy response in patients with NPC. METHODS This was a large‑scale genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) including a total of 981 patients. 319 individuals in the discovery stage were genotyped for 688,783 SNPs using whole genome-wide screening microarray. Significant loci were further genotyped using MassARRAY system and TaqMan SNP assays in the validation stages of 847 patients. This study used logistic regression analysis and multiple bioinformatics tools such as PLINK, LocusZoom, LDBlockShow, GTEx, Pancan-meQTL and FUMA to examine genetic variants associated with radiotherapy efficacy in NPC. RESULTS After genome-wide level analysis, 19 SNPs entered the validation stage (P < 1 × 10- 6), and rs11130424 ultimately showed statistical significance among these SNPs. The efficacy was better in minor allele carriers of rs11130424 than in major allele carriers. Further stratified analysis showed that the association existed in patients in the EBV-positive, smoking, and late-stage (III and IV) subgroups and in patients who underwent both concurrent chemoradiotherapy and induction/adjuvant chemotherapy. CONCLUSION Our study showed that rs11130424 in the CACNA2D3 gene was associated with sensitivity to radiotherapy in NPC patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Effect of genetic polymorphism on nasopharyngeal carcinoma chemoradiotherapy reaction, ChiCTR-OPC-14005257, Registered 18 September 2014, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=9546 .
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- Lu-Lu Yu
- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Center of Clinical Pharmacology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452533.60000 0004 1763 3891Department of Radiation Oncology, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029 People’s Republic of China ,grid.452533.60000 0004 1763 3891National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Scientific Research Office, Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Center of Clinical Pharmacology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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- grid.452533.60000 0004 1763 3891Department of Radiation Oncology, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029 People’s Republic of China ,grid.452533.60000 0004 1763 3891National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Jiangxi Cancer Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330029 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Radiotherapy, Hunan Provincial Tumor Hospital and Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xiangya Medical School, Central South University, Changsha, 410013 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Radiation Oncology, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Xiangya Medical School, Central South University, Changsha, 410013 People’s Republic of China
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- grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,grid.216417.70000 0001 0379 7164Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, 410078 Changsha, People’s Republic of China ,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, 110 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410078 People’s Republic of China ,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008 Hunan People’s Republic of China
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Nogal P, Staśkiewicz M, Jackowska J, Wierzbicka M. Lymphepithelial carcinoma - a rare tumor of the larynx. Case Report. Front Surg 2022; 9:851481. [PMID: 36386509 PMCID: PMC9650521 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.851481] [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: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Lymphoepithelioma was described in 1921 separately by Regaud and Schmincke as nests of non-keratinizing squamous cells embedded in a lymphoid stroma (Regaud) and isolated transitional cells scattered in lymphoid tissue resembling sarcoma (Schmincke). Lymphoepithelial tumors are the most common lesions of the nasopharynx, although they have also been reported in other localizations, such as the nasal cavity, maxillary sinus, the base of the tongue, parapharyngeal area, tonsils and thymus. Lymphoepithelioma of the larynx is extremely rare. We present a case of a 55-year-old patient treated due to this type of lesion to share our experience in the management of this type of malignancy and contribute to the field of rare laryngeal tumors diagnosis and treatment.
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Lv T, Wang Y, Ou D, Liu P, Qin S, Liu L, Lou P, Wang X. IMRT combined with S-1 concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a prospective phase II study. Invest New Drugs 2019; 37:352-359. [DOI: 10.1007/s10637-018-00720-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Sato T, Sugioka K, Kodama-Takahashi A, Fukuda M, Mishima H, Shimomura Y. A Case of Neurotrophic Keratopathy Associated with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2018; 9:114-118. [PMID: 29643792 PMCID: PMC5892339 DOI: 10.1159/000485965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose To report a case of neurotrophic keratopathy associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Case Report A 59-year-old man who had been diagnosed with a nasopharyngeal carcinoma was referred to the authors because of visual disturbance and pain in his right eye. Slit-lamp examination revealed a corneal epithelial defect and corneal stromal edema surrounding the epithelial defect area in his right eye. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a mass in his cavernous sinus, which was identified as nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). We diagnosed neurotrophic keratopathy associated with NPC and initiated treatment with preservative-free artificial tears, antibiotic eye drops, fibronectin, a therapeutic contact lens, and amniotic membrane transplantation. However, the persistent corneal epithelial defect was unresponsive to these treatments. Conclusion Neurotrophic keratopathy secondary to NPC is thought to be rare. We presented a case of neurotrophic keratopathy associated with cavernous sinus metastasis of an NPC. The development of new and more effective treatments for this refractory disease is anticipated.
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- *Koji Sugioka, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka 589-8511 (Japan), E-Mail
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Wang Y, Chen G. Identifying pretreatment baseline factors predictive of distant metastasis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e6692. [PMID: 28445271 PMCID: PMC5413236 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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This retrospective study was performed to identify pretreatment baseline factors that could predict the development of distant metastasis (DM) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).A cohort of 119 NPC patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) were recruited into the study. Among them, 51 developed DM (DM group) within 3 years after treatment and 68 did not (DM-free group). Various clinicopathological factors were measured before the treatment and analyzed by univariate as well as multivariate analyses for the potential correlation with DM development.Univariate analysis revealed that increased peripheral lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level, lower lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR), higher neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), advanced American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage, advanced T stage, and advanced N stage were significantly correlated with the presence of DM. Multivariate analysis identified advanced AJCC stage and high LDH level were independent predictive factors for DM.Routinely measured pretreatment clinical factors, including AJCC state and serum LDH level, could independently predict DM. These factors will benefit the selection of appropriate treatment options and improve the overall survival of NPC patients.
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Gao W, Li JZ, Chen S, Chu C, Chan JY, Wong T. BEX3 contributes to cisplatin chemoresistance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Cancer Med 2017; 6:439-451. [PMID: 28083995 PMCID: PMC5313644 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) can develop cisplatin‐resistant phenotype. Research has revealed that enriched in cancer stem cell population is involved in developing cisplatin‐resistant phenotype. CD271 is a candidate stem cell maker in head and neck cancers. The CD receptor does not possess any enzymatic property. Signal transduction function of CD271 is mediated by the cellular receptor‐associated protein. Our data showed that Brain‐expressed X‐linked 3 (BEX3), a CD271 receptor‐associated protein, was overexpressed in NPC. BEX3 overexpression was a unique event in cancer developed in the head and neck regions, especially NPC. BEX3 expression was inducible by cisplatin in NPC. In cisplatin‐resistant NPC xenograft, treatment with nontoxic level of cisplatin led to a remarkable increase in BEX3 level. High BEX3 expression was accompanied with high octamer‐binding transcription factor 4 (OCT4) expression in cisplatin‐resistant NPC. To confirm the inducing role of BEX3 on OCT4 expression, we knockdown BEX3 using siRNA and compared the expression of OCT4 with mock transfectants. Suppressing BEX3 transcripts led to a significant reduction in OCT4. In addition, targeting BEX3 using shRNA could increase the sensitivity of NPC cells to cisplatin. In summary, our results indicated a unique functional role of BEX3 in mediating the sensitivity of NPC cells to cisplatin. Targeting or blocking BEX3 activity might be useful in reversing the cisplatin‐resistant phenotype in NPC.
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- Wei Gao
- Department of SurgeryThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of SurgeryThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
- Department of OtolaryngologyThe First People's Hospital of FoshanGuangdong ProvinceChina
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- Department of SurgeryThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of SurgeryThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
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- Department of SurgeryThe University of Hong KongHong Kong SARChina
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Genova P, Brunetti F, Bequignon E, Landi F, Lizzi V, Esposito F, Charpy C, Calderaro J, Azoulay D, de'Angelis N. Solitary splenic metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report and systematic review of the literature. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:184. [PMID: 27422630 PMCID: PMC4947368 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0941-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Solitary splenic metastases are a rare occurrence, and the nasopharyngeal carcinoma represents one of the most uncommon primary sources. The present study aimed to describe a rare case of a solitary single splenic metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma and to assess the number of cases of isolated nasopharyngeal carcinoma metastases to the spleen reported in the literature. Main body We describe the case of a 56-year-old man with a history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and complete remission after chemo-radiotherapy. Three months after complete remission, positron emission tomography/computed tomography scan revealed a hypermetabolic splenic lesion without increased metabolic activity in other areas. After laparoscopic splenectomy, the pathology report confirmed a single splenic metastasis from undifferentiated carcinoma of the nasopharyngeal type. The postoperative period was uneventful. We also performed a systematic review of the literature using MEDLINE and Google Scholar databases. All articles reporting cases of splenic metastases from nasopharyngeal carcinoma, with or without histologic confirmation, were evaluated. The literature search yielded 15 relevant articles, which were very heterogeneous in their aims and methods and described only 25 cases of splenic metastases from nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Conclusion The present review shows that solitary splenic metastases from nasopharyngeal carcinoma are a rare event, but it should be considered in patients presenting with splenic lesions at imaging and a history of primary or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. No evidence supports a negative impact of splenectomy in patients with solitary splenic metastasis from nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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- Pietro Genova
- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone", Via del Vespro 129, 90127, Palermo, PA, Italy.
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France.,INSERM U955, Créteil, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Pathology, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Pathology, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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- Department of Digestive, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor University Hospital, AP-HP, Université Paris Est - UPEC, Créteil, France
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Yang L, Xia L, Wang Y, Hong S, Chen H, Liang S, Peng P, Chen Y. Low Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) Predicts Unfavorable Distant Metastasis-Free Survival in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0158853. [PMID: 27399281 PMCID: PMC4939954 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Poor nutritional status is associated with progression and advanced disease in patients with cancer. The prognostic nutritional index (PNI) may represent a simple method of assessing host immunonutritional status. This study was designed to investigate the prognostic value of the PNI for distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Methods A training cohort of 1,168 patients with non-metastatic NPC from two institutions was retrospectively analyzed. The optimal PNI cutoff value for DMFS was identified using the online tool “Cutoff Finder”. DMFS was analyzed using stratified and adjusted analysis. Propensity score-matched analysis was performed to balance baseline characteristics between the high and low PNI groups. Subsequently, the prognostic value of the PNI for DMFS was validated in an external validation cohort of 756 patients with NPC. The area under the receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) was calculated to compare the discriminatory ability of different prognostic scores. Results The optimal PNI cutoff value was determined to be 51. Low PNI was significantly associated with poorer DMFS than high PNI in univariate analysis (P<0.001) as well as multivariate analysis (P<0.001) before propensity score matching. In subgroup analyses, PNI could also stratify different risks of distant metastases. Propensity score-matched analyses confirmed the prognostic value of PNI, excluding other interpretations and selection bias. In the external validation cohort, patients with high PNI also had significantly lower risk of distant metastases than those with low PNI (Hazards Ratios, 0.487; P<0.001). The PNI consistently showed a higher AUC value at 1-year (0.780), 3-year (0.793) and 5-year (0.812) in comparison with other prognostic scores. Conclusion PNI, an inexpensive and easily assessable inflammatory index, could aid clinicians in developing individualized treatment and follow-up strategies for patients with non-metastatic NPC.
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- Lin Yang
- Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China.,Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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BACKGROUND Nasopharyngeal cancer is endemic in a few well-defined populations. The prognosis for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer is poor, but early-stage disease is curable and a high survival rate can be achieved. Screening for early-stage disease could lead to improved outcomes. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) serology and nasopharyngoscopy are most commonly used for screening. The efficacy and true benefit of screening remain uncertain due to potential selection, lead-time and length-time biases. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of screening of asymptomatic individuals by EBV serology and/or nasopharyngoscopy in reducing the mortality of nasopharyngeal cancer compared to no screening. To assess the impact of screening for nasopharyngeal cancer on incidence, survival, adverse effects, cost-effectiveness and quality of life. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group (CENTDG) Trials Search Co-ordinator searched the CENTDG Trials Register; Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL 2015, Issue 6); PubMed; EMBASE; CINAHL; Web of Science; Clinicaltrials.gov; ICTRP and additional sources for published and unpublished trials. The date of the search was 6 July 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCT) and controlled clinical trials (CCT) evaluating screening for nasopharyngeal cancer versus no screening. Randomisation either by clusters or individuals was acceptable. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used the standard methodological procedures expected by The Cochrane Collaboration. Our primary outcome measure was nasopharyngeal cancer-specific mortality. Secondary outcomes were incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer by stage and histopathological classification at diagnosis, survival (two-year, three-year, five-year and 10-year), harms of screening (physical and psychosocial), quality of life (via validated tools such as the SF-36 and patient satisfaction), cost-effectiveness and all-cause mortality. MAIN RESULTS We identified no trials that met the review inclusion criteria. We retrieved 31 full-text studies for further investigation following the search. However, none met the eligibility criteria for a RCT or CCT investigation on the efficacy of screening for nasopharyngeal cancer. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS No data from RCTs or CCTs are available to allow us to determine the efficacy of screening for nasopharyngeal cancer, or the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of a screening strategy. High-quality studies with long-term follow-up of mortality and cost-effectiveness are needed.
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- Shujuan Yang
- Sichuan UniversityWest China School of Public HealthSouth Renmin Road No. 16ChengduSichuan ProvinceChina610041
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- Fujian Medical UniversitySchool of Public HealthFujianChina
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- West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan UniversityDepartment of OrthodonticsNo. 14, Section Three, Ren Min Nan RoadChengduSichuanChina610041
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- The General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army (PLAGH) (also Hospital 301)Department of NeurologyNo. 28, Fuxing RoadBeijingBeijingChina100853
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Han P, Lin ZR, Xu LH, Zhong Q, Zhu XF, Liang FY, Cai Q, Huang XM, Zeng MS. Ribonucleotide reductase M2 subunit expression and prognostic value in nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Mol Med Rep 2015; 12:401-9. [PMID: 25695839 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2015.3360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Accepted: 12/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The ribonucleotide reductase M2 subunit (RRM2) modulates the enzymatic activity of ribonucleotide reductase, and is involved in tumor progression. Recently, high levels of RRM2 expression were reported to correlate with poor survival outcomes in patients with colorectal and bladder cancer. However, changes in RRM2 expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and its effect on the prognosis of this disease remain unknown. The aim of the present study was to analyze the expression of RRM2 in NPC cell lines, and to identify whether RRM2 may serve as a biomarker with which to assess the prognosis of NPC. The present study found that RRM2 expression was higher in NPC cell lines and tissue samples than in noncancerous nasopharyngeal epithelial cell lines and noncancerous tissues, as shown by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis, western blotting and immunohistochemistry staining. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that patients with higher RRM2 expression levels had poorer disease-free survival outcomes than those with lower expression levels of RRM2. Univariate analysis showed that a lower survival rate was significantly associated with high RRM2 expression levels [hazard ratio (HR), 6.424; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.381-17.333; P<0.001]. Multivariate analysis indicated that RRM2 expression is an independent prognostic factor for patients with NPC (HR, 3.461; 95 % CI, 1.204-9.949; P=0.021). Overexpression of RRM2 led to increased cell proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion in vivo. These results suggest that high levels of RRM2 expression may be a useful predictor for survival in patients with NPC and may serve as a novel prognostic indicator for these individuals.
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- Ping Han
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P.R. China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P.R. China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huizhou First Hospital, Huizhou, Guangdong 516000, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, P.R. China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, P.R. China
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Chang H, Gao J, Xu B, Guo S, Lu R, Li G, Huang S, Han F, Liu Z, Tao Y, Tu Z, Chen C, Li X, Xia Y. Haemoglobin, Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet Count Improve Prognosis Prediction of the TNM Staging System in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Development and Validation in 3237 Patients from a Single Institution. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2013; 25:639-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2013.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2012] [Revised: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 05/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Szyfter W, Kruk-Zagajewska A, Gawęcki W. [The role of surgical treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma]. Otolaryngol Pol 2012. [PMID: 23200560 DOI: 10.1016/j.otpol.2012.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIM Presentation of experiences and results of surgical treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS 4 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma operated in Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology of Poznan University of Medical Sciences between 2006 and 2011. In one case operation was performed via transpalatal approach and in other three cases via transfacial approach (via lateral rhinotomy). In all cases operation was supported by endoscopy and in advanced tumors (T4) also by navigation. RESULTS We have not observed any important intraoperation and postoperation complications. Two patients with T2 tumor are disease free (observation time 5 years and 1 year). One patient with T4 tumor developed local recurrence and after few months died. Second patient with T4 tumor refused further control. CONCLUSIONS 1. Instead of that nasopharyngeal carcinoma is typically treated by radiotherapy or in advanced stages by radio-chemotherapy, in some cases surgical treatment should be used. 2. The main indication to surgical treatment are residual and recurrent tumors after radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy--both in nasopharynx and in cervical lymph nodes. It can be also used in primary, limited, radio-resistant tumors. 3. Appropriate surgical approach and using of endoscopy and navigations are important factors which influence the radical and safe excision of tumor. 4. The results of treatment of residual and recurrent tumors of nasopharynx depend on stage of disease and complexity of excision of the tumor and the worst prognostic factor is intracranial extension of tumor.
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- Witold Szyfter
- Klinika Otolaryngologii i Onkologii Laryngologicznej UM w Poznaniu, Poland
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Wang JN, Hu P, Zeng MS, Liu RB. Anti-tumor effect of oncolytic herpes simplex virus G47delta on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma. CHINESE JOURNAL OF CANCER 2011; 30:831-41. [PMID: 22059912 PMCID: PMC4013331 DOI: 10.5732/cjc.011.10301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Oncolytic herpes simplex virus (HSV) can replicate in and kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue. G47Δ is a third-generation HSV vector. In this study, the therapeutic effects of G47Δ on human nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) were determined in vitro and in vivo. The human NPC cell lines CNE-2 and SUNE-1, primary normal nasopharyngeal epithelial cells (NPECs), and immortalized nasopharyngeal cells NP-69 and NPEC2/Bmi1 were infected with G47Δ at different multiplicities of infection (MOIs). The survival of infected cells was observed daily. Two subcutaneous models of NPC were established with CNE-2 and SUNE-1 in Balb/c nude mice. G47Δ or virus buffer as control was injected into the subcutaneous tumors. Tumor size was measured twice a week, and animals were euthanized when the diameter of their tumors exceeded 18 mm or when the animals appeared moribund. For the NPC cell lines CNE-2 and SUNE-1, more than 85% and 95% of cells were killed on day 5 after G47Δ infection at MOI = 0.01 and MOI = 0.1, respectively. Similar results were observed for an immortalized cell line NPEC2/Bmi-1. A moderate effect of G47Δ was also found on another immortalized cell line NP-69, of which only 27.7% and 75.9% of cells were killed at MOI = 0.01 and MOI = 0.1, respectively. On the contrary, there was almost no effect observed on NPECs. The in vivo experiments showed that tumors in mice in the G47Δ-treated group regressed completely, and the mice exhibited much longer survival time than those in the control groups. Our results suggest that the potential therapeutic effects of G47Δ would be applicable for treatment of NPC patients in the future.
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- Jia-Ni Wang
- Breast Cancer Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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A prospective study on therapeutic gain by concurrent chemoradiotherapy for stage II-IV a nasopharyngeal carcinoma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 31:58-61. [PMID: 21336724 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-011-0150-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The benefit achieved by concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCR) and sequential chemoradiotherapy (SCR) vs radiotherapy (RT) alone for patients with stage II-IVa nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) was compared. A total of 113 patients with stage II-IV a NPC were allotted into CCR group (n=38), SCR group (n=36) and RT alone group (n=39). All patients were irradiated with the same RT technique to ≥66 Gy at 2 Gy per fraction, conventional 5 fractions/week in all groups. The CCR group received concurrent chemotherapy of weekly cisplatin for 7 weeks, and the SCR group received neoadjuvant and (or) adjuvant chemotherapy. The results showed that the 3- and 5-year overall survival rate was significantly higher in CCR group than in RT alone group (92.16% vs 61.54%, 81.58% vs 51.28%, P<0.005). The median survival time was significantly longer in CCR group than in RT alone group (67.8 months vs 52.7 months, P<0.005). It was concluded that CCR could significantly improve overall survival rate, progression-free survival rate, and median survival time when compared with RT alone.
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Airoldi M, Gabriele P, Gabriele AM, Garzaro M, Raimondo L, Pedani F, Beatrice F, Pecorari G, Giordano C. Induction chemotherapy with carboplatin and taxol followed by radiotherapy and concurrent weekly carboplatin + taxol in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2010; 67:1027-34. [PMID: 20644931 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-010-1399-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2010] [Accepted: 07/06/2010] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Aim of this study was the clinical evaluation of carboplatin-taxol combination in a neoadjuvant and concomitant setting with conventional radiotherapy in loco-regionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (A-NPC). METHODS Thirty patients were treated with three cycles of carboplatin (AUC6) plus taxol (175 mg/m(2)) on day 1 every 3 weeks, followed by weekly carboplatin (AUC1) plus Taxol (60 mg/m2) and concomitant radiotherapy (70 Gy). RESULTS We observed the objective complete response rates of 33% (after chemotherapy) and 87% (after chemo-radiotherapy). Treatment tolerability and toxicity were controllable. Three- and five-year progression-free survival were 80 and 75%, respectively, and 3- and 5-year overall survival were 85 and 80% (follow-up 49.5 months). Five-year loco-regional control was 90.3%, and five-year distant metastases-free survival was 85%. CONCLUSIONS Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with such protocol represents a feasible, efficient treatment for patients with A-NPC, ensuring excellent loco-regional disease control and overall survival with low incidence of distant metastases.
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- Mario Airoldi
- Department of Medical Oncology, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy
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Zhang YL, Li J, Mo HY, Qiu F, Zheng LM, Qian CN, Zeng YX. Different subsets of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes correlate with NPC progression in different ways. Mol Cancer 2010; 9:4. [PMID: 20064222 PMCID: PMC2818695 DOI: 10.1186/1476-4598-9-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2009] [Accepted: 01/10/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background Increasing amounts of evidence indicate that tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) are correlated with the prognosis of cancer patients. This study focuses on the association between the densities of tumor infiltrating cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL), activated CTL, regulatory T lymphocytes (Treg) and Th17 lymphocytes, and the prognosis and clinicopathological features of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients. Results Double immunohistochemical staining was performed in 106 biopsy specimens from newly diagnosed NPC patients. Prognostic values of infiltrating lymphocyte densities were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression. The density of CD8+ TIL was positively correlated with lymph node metastasis, while the density of Foxp3+ TIL was negatively associated with T stage (P < 0.05). For survival evaluation, the density of Foxp3+ TIL or Foxp3+ TIL combined with GrB+ TIL together was associated with better overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) (P < 0.01) in all patients and in the patients with late-stage diseases (Stages III and IV, P < 0.01). Meanwhile a low density of CD8+TIL or high ratio of FOXP3+TIL to CD8+TIL was correlated with better PFS in early stage patients (Stages I and II, P < 0.05). No significant association was found between IL-17+ TIL and clinicopathological characteristic or survival of NPC patients. Conclusions Our study identifies for the first time the tumor infiltrating Foxp3+ TIL as an independent favorable factor in the prognosis of NPC patients, especially for the patients with late-stage diseases.
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- Yi-Lan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, PR China
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Induction chemotherapy with cisplatin and epirubicin followed by radiotherapy and concurrent cisplatin in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma observed in a non-endemic population. Radiother Oncol 2009; 92:105-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2009.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2008] [Revised: 01/22/2009] [Accepted: 02/01/2009] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Nasopharyngeal carcinoma prognosis is related to its potential locoregional invasion and metastatic spread. Among prognostic factors, initial tumor-node-metastasis stage is the main one, besides other biological parameters. Worldwide development of positron emission tomography imaging is changing modalities of staging. Concomitant chemoradiotherapy represents one of the most recent advances in the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, besides intensity-modulated radiation therapy. This review updates these recent advances in diagnosis and treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. RECENT FINDINGS Recent publications have shown the superiority of fused positron emission tomography/computed tomography over positron emission tomography alone and conventional imaging to do an accurate staging and to impact on patient management. Circulating Epstein-Barr virus DNA load may be a useful prognostic marker in endemic regions. Recent meta-analysis confirmed the superiority of concurrent chemoradiotherapy to radiotherapy alone. Previous publications have shown that induction chemotherapy with new agents might be promising. Data demonstrating targeted therapies efficacy in metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma are limited to date. SUMMARY Positron emission tomography-computed tomography is replacing conventional imaging in the initial M staging of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Its usefulness in response evaluation after therapy and its place in the follow-up need to be prospectively evaluated. Cisplatin-based concomitant chemoradiotherapy is now the standard treatment for locally advanced patients. However, incidence of relapses remains high, and new multimodal therapy is needed.
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FDG-PET, CT, MRI for diagnosis of local residual or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which one is the best? A systematic review. Radiother Oncol 2007; 85:327-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2007.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2007] [Revised: 11/02/2007] [Accepted: 11/03/2007] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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