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Alruwaii ZI, Chianchiano P, Larman T, Wilentz A, Wood LD, Montgomery EA. Familial Adenomatous Polyposis-associated Traditional Serrated Adenoma of the Small Intestine: A Clinicopathologic and Molecular Analysis. Am J Surg Pathol 2021; 45:1626-1632. [PMID: 34232600 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000001770] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an inherited cancer predisposition syndrome associated with numerous gastrointestinal tract adenomatous polyps, as well as gastric fundic gland polyps and pyloric gland adenomas in the upper gastrointestinal tract. While colonic FAP-associated traditional serrated adenomas (TSAs) have been reported in a few studies, small bowel FAP-associated adenomas with TSA morphology have not been characterized. This study describes the clinicopathologic and molecular findings of this type of adenoma in the small bowel of patients with FAP. We reviewed small bowel adenomas in 45 consecutive FAP patients to identify adenomas with zones showing slit-like serrations, cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm, ectopic crypt formation, and vesicular nuclei. Sporadic small bowel adenomas from 51 consecutive patients were also reviewed for adenomas with the same features. Of the 177 polyps from 45 FAP patients and 60 polyps from 51 nonsyndromic patients, 18 TSAs from 9 FAP patients (20%) and 10 TSAs from the sporadic group (19.6%) were identified. FAP patients presented at a younger age than nonsyndromic patients (median: 43 vs. 66; P=0.0048). FAP-associated TSAs were asymptomatic and smaller than sporadic TSAs (median size: 0.6 vs. 2.5 cm; P=0.00006). Immunostaining for β-catenin and testing for BRAF and KRAS mutations were performed in a subset of the cohort. Nuclear β-catenin was seen in 1 FAP-associated TSA and 3 nonsyndromic TSAs. All TSAs (FAP-associated and nonsyndromic) showed wild-type BRAF, while KRAS mutations were identified only in the nonsyndromic setting. In summary, small bowel FAP-associated and sporadic TSAs share a similar morphology, and the BRAF-serrated pathway does not contribute to their pathogenesis.
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Department of Pathology, Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center
- Department of Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins University of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Vanoli A, Grillo F, Furlan D, Arpa G, Grami O, Guerini C, Riboni R, Mastracci L, Di Sabatino A. Small Bowel Epithelial Precursor Lesions: A Focus on Molecular Alterations. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094388. [PMID: 33922305 PMCID: PMC8122855 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The wider use of gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures has led to an increased detection of small intestinal preneoplastic and neoplastic epithelial lesions, most of which are identified in the duodenum and ampullary region. Like their malignant counterparts, small intestinal glandular precursor lesions, which include adenomas and hamartomas, may arise sporadically or be associated with hereditary tumor syndromes, such as familial adenomatous polyposis, MUTYH-associated polyposis, Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, juvenile polyposis syndrome, and Cowden syndrome. In addition, dysplastic, preinvasive lesions have been observed adjacent to small bowel adenocarcinomas complicating immune-related disorders, such as celiac or Crohn’s disease. Adenomatous lesions may exhibit an intestinal-type, gastric-type, or, very rarely, serrated differentiation, related to different molecular pathogenetic mechanisms. Finally, in the background of multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 syndrome, precursor neuroendocrine growths have been described. In this review we offer a comprehensive description on the histo-molecular features of the main histotypes of small bowel epithelial precursors lesions, including: (i) sporadic adenomas (intestinal-type and gastric-type; non-ampullary and ampullary); (ii) syndromic adenomas; (iii) small bowel dysplasia in celiac and Crohn’s disease; (iv) serrated lesions; (v) hamartomatous lesions; and (vi) neuroendocrine precursor lesions.
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- Alessandro Vanoli
- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (G.A.); (O.G.); (C.G.); (R.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0382503612
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Genoa and Ospedale Policlinico San Martino University Hospital, 16132 Genoa, Liguria, Italy; (F.G.); (L.M.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Lombardy, Italy;
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (G.A.); (O.G.); (C.G.); (R.R.)
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (G.A.); (O.G.); (C.G.); (R.R.)
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (G.A.); (O.G.); (C.G.); (R.R.)
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (G.A.); (O.G.); (C.G.); (R.R.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Surgical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Genoa and Ospedale Policlinico San Martino University Hospital, 16132 Genoa, Liguria, Italy; (F.G.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia and Fondazione IRCCS San Matteo Hospital, 27100 Pavia, Lombardy, Italy;
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Duodenal sessile serrated adenoma/polyp with characteristic endoscopic and pathologic features. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 14:531-537. [PMID: 33646513 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01358-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Sessile serrated adenomas/polyps (SSA/Ps), recently called sessile serrated lesions, have a neoplastic pathway in the large intestine and are treated as lesions with malignant potential. There are a few reports of traditional serrated adenomas in the duodenum but no reports of duodenal SSA/Ps. A 66-year-old man underwent screening upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and was found to have a white elevated lesion in the second portion of the duodenum. Magnifying blue laser imaging showed various sized villous-like structures with dilated crypt openings in the white surface mucosa, similar to a SSA/P. Based on these images, a duodenal adenoma was suspected at the time of endoscopic resection. Pathological findings of the resected specimen showed a saw-tooth structure corresponding to basal crypt dilatation and branching with mucus and positive immunostaining for MUC6 and MUC2, similar to a colonic SSA/P. MUC5AC did not stain the glandular crypt cells. KRAS mutation was detected. Immunohistochemical expression of Annexin A10 was clearly identified in the lesion. Although not all of molecular biological features were satisfied, these findings were similar to a colonic SSA/P which has malignant potential. This is the first report of a duodenal SSA/P which should be considered when evaluating elevated duodenal lesions.
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Kiremitçi S, Cansız Ersöz C, Savaş B, Ensari A. Gastric and small intestinal traditional serrated adenomas: a detailed morphologic and immunohistochemical analysis. TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 31:441-450. [PMID: 32721915 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2020.19931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Traditional serrated adenomas (TSAs), despite their low incidence in colorectum, may originate in other parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including stomach and small intestine. Malignant transformation for upper GI TSAs has recently been reported in the literature. Here, we present a series of gastric and small intestinal TSAs with the aim to characterize their morphologic and immunophenotypic features as well as their neoplastic potential in a compartmental manner using digitalized images. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study comprised 12 GI polyps with TSA features-5 gastric and 7 small intestinal. The extent of the characteristic features of TSA, including eosinophilic cells, ectopic crypt foci (ECF), slit-like serration, foveolar epithelium, goblet cells, together with dysplastic-carcinomatous foci were assessed on digitalized H-E images and were used as reference for immunohistochemical analysis. RESULTS All polyps in the cohort contained eosinophilic cells as the most extensive morphologic feature followed by ECF and slit-like serration in decreasing order. Serrated dysplasia was more common in gastric polyps, which more frequently showed neoplastic progression compared with the intestinal ones. CK20 was the most widely expressed marker with a preference to eosinophilic cells while ECFs were mostly negative. Ki67 showed the opposite pattern of CK20. MUC6 and MUC2 were selectively expressed in the basal zone and goblet cells, respectively. CONCLUSION Our results showed that the presence of eosinophilic cells with pencillate nuclei commonly accompanied by ECF and slit-like serration are the defining features of gastric and small intestinal TSAs. They frequently harbor neoplastic foci, particularly in gastric location where serrated dysplasia seems to be more common.
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- Saba Kiremitçi
- Department of Pathology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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CONTEXT.— Duodenal epithelial polyps are reported in 1.5% to 3% of individuals referred for upper endoscopy. Most duodenal epithelial polyps are asymptomatic and nonneoplastic; however, a small subset is neoplastic and may progress to adenocarcinoma. Recent advances in immunohistochemical and molecular techniques have helped further characterize these polyps, shedding light on their origin, classification, and risk of progression to adenocarcinoma. OBJECTIVE.— To provide a comprehensive clinicopathologic review of nonneoplastic and neoplastic duodenal epithelial polyps, with particular emphasis on recent developments in classification schemes and risk stratification based upon immunohistochemical and molecular profiles. DATA SOURCES.— This review is based on peer-reviewed literature and the authors' experiences. CONCLUSIONS.— In this review we provide an update on the clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of duodenal epithelial polyps and discuss the surveillance recommendations and treatment options available. Particular attention should be placed on recognizing duodenal adenomas with intestinal, gastric, and serrated phenotype, as they have an increased risk of malignant transformation if not completely excised.
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- Katrina Collins
- From the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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- From the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut
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Yin A, Zeng Z, Wan X, Yu H, Zhao L. Jejunal Serrated Adenoma Diagnosed and Treated by Double-Balloon Enteroscopy. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2018; 12:528-531. [PMID: 30283288 PMCID: PMC6167716 DOI: 10.1159/000490041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Serrated polyps are most commonly located in the colorectum and have been well recognized as an important precursor lesion for colorectal cancer. Serrated adenoma in the small intestine has been reported more rarely but may represent a distinct morphological and biological subtype with malignant potential. Here, we present the case of a 65-year-old female who underwent double-balloon enteroscopy due to obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. A polyp sized 3.5 × 2.0 cm with a long pedicle in the jejunum, located 50 cm distal to the Treitz ligament, was detected. Endoscopic mucosal resection was done. The pathological results revealed a traditional serrated adenoma sized 3.5 × 2.2 cm.
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- Anning Yin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pathology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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