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Qiu T, Xiang S, Zhou J, Yang M, Lan Y, Zhang X, Gong X, Zhang Z, Ji Y. Sirolimus for kaposiform hemangioendothelioma: Potential mechanisms of action and resistance. Int J Cancer 2024. [PMID: 39369447 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.35207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2024] [Revised: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
Abstract
Kaposiform hemangioendotheliomas (KHEs) are vascular tumors that are considered borderline or locally aggressive and may lead to lethal outcomes. Traditional therapies, such as surgery and embolization, may be insufficient or technically impossible for patients with KHE. Sirolimus (or rapamycin), a specific inhibitor of mechanistic target of rapamycin, has recently been demonstrated to be very useful in the treatment of KHEs. Here, we highlight recent substantial progress regarding the effects of sirolimus on KHEs and discuss the potential mechanisms of action of sirolimus in treating this disease. The prevention of platelet activation and inflammation, along with antiangiogenic effects, the inhibition of lymphangiogenesis, the attenuation of fibrosis, or a combination of all these effects, may be responsible for the therapeutic effects of sirolimus. In addition, the mechanism of sirolimus resistance in some KHE patients is discussed. Finally, we review the somatic mutations that have recently been identified in KEH lesions, and discuss the potential of novel therapeutic targets based on these further understandings of the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of KHE.
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- Tong Qiu
- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Med-X Center for Informatics, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Shapeti A, Barrasa-Fano J, Abdel Fattah AR, de Jong J, Sanz-Herrera JA, Pezet M, Assou S, de Vet E, Elahi SA, Ranga A, Faurobert E, Van Oosterwyck H. Force-mediated recruitment and reprogramming of healthy endothelial cells drive vascular lesion growth. Nat Commun 2024; 15:8660. [PMID: 39370485 PMCID: PMC11456588 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52866-6] [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: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024] Open
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Force-driven cellular interactions are crucial for cancer cell invasion but remain underexplored in vascular abnormalities. Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM), a vascular abnormality characterized by leaky vessels, involves CCM mutant cells recruiting wild-type endothelial cells to form and expand mosaic lesions. The mechanisms behind this recruitment remain poorly understood. Here, we use an in-vitro model of angiogenic invasion with traction force microscopy to reveal that hyper-angiogenic Ccm2-silenced endothelial cells enhance angiogenic invasion of neighboring wild-type cells through force and extracellular matrix-guided mechanisms. We demonstrate that mechanically hyperactive CCM2-silenced tips guide wild-type cells by transmitting pulling forces and by creating paths in the matrix, in a ROCKs-dependent manner. This is associated with reinforcement of β1 integrin and actin cytoskeleton in wild-type cells. Further, wild-type cells are reprogrammed into stalk cells and activate matrisome and DNA replication programs, thereby initiating proliferation. Our findings reveal how CCM2 mutants hijack wild-type cell functions to fuel lesion growth, providing insight into the etiology of vascular malformations. By integrating biophysical and molecular techniques, we offer tools for studying cell mechanics in tissue heterogeneity and disease progression.
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- Apeksha Shapeti
- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium.
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
- CeMM The Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
- Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS), Seville, Spain
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm 1209, CNRS 5309, Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Grenoble, France
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- IRMB, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
- KU Leuven, Department of Movement Sciences, Human Movement Biomechanics Research Group, Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Inserm 1209, CNRS 5309, Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Grenoble, France.
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- KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics section, Leuven, Belgium.
- KU Leuven, Prometheus, Division of Skeletal Tissue Engineering, Leuven, Belgium.
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Ikomi C, Blatt J, Ghofrani S, Zhang R, Ross J, Law JR. Lymphedema in Turner syndrome: correlations with phenotype and karyotype. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2024; 37:789-795. [PMID: 39113198 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2024-0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Lymphedema (LD) in Turner syndrome (TS) is a commonly reported comorbidity, though its associations with karyotype and other comorbidities are poorly understood. Characteristics of patients with TS and LD, including correlation with phenotype and karyotype, are described. METHODS Medical records of patients with TS seen in two pediatric institutions from 2002 to 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data (age, presentation onset, clinical features, genetics, LD presence, investigations, treatments) were collected. RESULTS 393 girls with TS with mean age of 12.5 years (SD: 5.7) were identified. LD was noted in 37 % of patients (n=146). Among the 112 patients with TS and documentation of onset of LD, LD was noted within the first year of life in 78.6 % (n=88). 67.6 % (n=96) of total patients with TS and LD had non-mosaic 45, X karyotype. Frequency of webbed neck was significantly greater in girls with TS and LD compared with girls without LD (58 vs. 7 %, p<0.001). Congenital heart anomalies, hypertension, and renal anomalies were also more common in girls with LD. Nail abnormalities with presence of hypoplastic or dysplastic nails were significantly associated with LD (OR: 6.784, 95 % CI 4.235-11.046). The number of girls reporting presence of LD decreased with age. CONCLUSIONS LD in TS often occurs within the first year of life, is less prevalent in older children and adolescents, and is significantly associated with 45, X karyotype, presence of webbed neck, nail changes, congenital heart anomalies, and renal anomalies.
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- Chijioke Ikomi
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Divisions of Hematology/Oncology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Divisions of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Hu F, Ma F, Liu X, Yu J. Sclerothrapy of giant lymphatic malformation in neonates. J Perinatol 2024:10.1038/s41372-024-02113-z. [PMID: 39313546 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-024-02113-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the sclerotherapy of giant (≥8 mm) lymphatic malformations in neonates and discuss effective treatment. METHODS This was a single-center retrospective study. Twelve patients received bleomycin (BLM) (six patients) or BLM combined with polidocanol (POL) (eight patients). The safety and effects of BLM and BLM + POL were analyzed using a t-test for categorical data and likelihood ratios or Fisher's exact test for continuous data. Factors resulting in an increased number of treatment sessions were studied. RESULTS Treatment began 2-5 days after birth. The patients in the BLM group underwent more treatment sessions. Gestational age, lesion size and type, total response, and complications showed no significant differences between groups. Larger and mixed-ype lesions required more treatment sessions. CONCLUSIONS Both BLM group and BLM + POL group appear relatively safe and effective in neonates with giant lymphatic malformations. The combination of the two agents reduced the number of procedures and general anesthesia required.
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- Fan Hu
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defect and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Chen W, Luan J, Xu H, Chen J, Xu R, Sun G, Li X. Ultrasonography findings of pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations: A 10-year experience of 140 surgical cases. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2024. [PMID: 39189701 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To discuss the usefulness of ultrasonography (US) in the diagnosis and management of pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations (HNLMs). METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 140 children who were referred to our hospital for the treatment of HNLMs. RESULTS The median age at presentation was 12 months (1 day-171 months; 66.4% under 2 years old; 35.7% neonatus). The majority clinical presentations were asymptomatic mass (65.7%, 92/140) and cosmetic deformity (25.7%, 36/140). HNLMs involved the neck accounting for 65.7% (92/140), especially posterior cervical trigone (22.1%, 31/140), and submandibular (20.0%, 28/140). The US diagnostic accuracy was 91.4% (128/140). Their boundary with the surrounding tissues was usually clear (87.9%, 123/140), whereas the shape was mostly irregular (97.1%, 136/140). Based on surgical findings, there were 67 pure HNLMs and 73 intracystic hemorrhage. Between the two groups, there were statistical differences in capsule contents (χ2 = 7.8299, p = 0.0051), flocculent echo floating (χ2 = 21.2964, p < 0.0001), overlying skin (χ2 = 9.0498, p = 0.0026), and palpation (χ2 = 13.4058, p = 0.0003). CONCLUSIONS US typically reveals the lesion with clear boundary, irregular morphology, anechoic contents, no blood flow signal, and echoic intracapsular septum with blood flow signal. In contrast, bluish appearance, tensional palpation, and capsule contents with low/mixed echo or flocculent echo floating may indicate intracystic hemorrhage.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Outpatient Department Huashan Worldwide Medical Center, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Janardhan HP, Wachter BT, Trivedi CM. Lymphatic System Development and Function. Curr Cardiol Rep 2024:10.1007/s11886-024-02120-8. [PMID: 39172295 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-024-02120-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review delves into recent advancements in understanding generalized and organ-specific lymphatic development. It emphasizes the distinct characteristics and critical anomalies that can impair lymphatic function. By exploring developmental mechanisms, the review seeks to illuminate the profound impact of lymphatic malformations on overall health and disease progression. RECENT FINDINGS The introduction of genome sequencing, single-cell transcriptomic analysis, and advanced imaging technologies has significantly enhanced our ability to identify and characterize developmental defects within the lymphatic system. As a result, a wide range of lymphatic anomalies have been uncovered, spanning from congenital abnormalities present at birth to conditions that can become life-threatening in adulthood. Additionally, recent research highlights the heterogeneity of lymphatics, revealing organ-specific developmental pathways, unique molecular markers, and specialized physiological functions specific to each organ. A deeper understanding of the unique characteristics of lymphatic cell populations in an organ-specific context is essential for guiding future research into lymphatic disease processes. An integrated approach to translational research could revolutionize personalized medicine, where treatments are precisely tailored to individual lymphatic profiles, enhancing effectiveness and minimizing side effects.
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- Harish P Janardhan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
- MD-PhD Program, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
- MD-PhD Program, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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Seront E, Hermans C, Boon LM, Vikkula M. Targeted treatments for vascular malformations: current state of the art. J Thromb Haemost 2024:S1538-7836(24)00430-6. [PMID: 39097232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2024.07.013] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
Abstract
Vascular malformations, which arise from anomalies in angiogenesis, encompass capillary, lymphatic, venous, arteriovenous, and mixed malformations, each affecting specific vessel types. Historically, therapeutic options such as sclerotherapy and surgery have shown limited efficacy in complicated malformations. Most vascular malformations stem from hereditary or somatic mutations akin to oncogenic alterations, activating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR, RAS-MAPK-ERK, and G-protein coupled receptor pathways. Recognizing the parallels with oncogenic mutations, we emphasize the potential of targeted molecular inhibitors in the treatment of vascular malformations by repurposing anticancer drugs. This review delves into the recent development and future use of such agents for the management of slow- and fast-flow vascular malformations, including in more specific situations, such as prenatal treatment and the management of associated coagulopathies.
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- Emmanuel Seront
- Center for Vascular Anomalies (a VASCERN VASCA European Reference Centre), Cliniques universitaires St Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium. https://twitter.com/emmanuelseront
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- Center for Vascular Anomalies (a VASCERN VASCA European Reference Centre), Cliniques universitaires St Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Institut Roi Albert II, Division of Hematology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium. https://twitter.com/HermansCedric
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- Center for Vascular Anomalies (a VASCERN VASCA European Reference Centre), Cliniques universitaires St Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Division of Plastic Surgery, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium. https://twitter.com/LaurenceBoon4
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- Center for Vascular Anomalies (a VASCERN VASCA European Reference Centre), Cliniques universitaires St Luc, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Deprtment of Human Molecular Genetics, de Duve Institute, University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Walloon ExceLlence in Life Sciences and Biotechnology (WELBIO) and Walloon ExceLlence Research Institute (WEL Research Institute), Wavre, Belgium.
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Gourmel A, Kleiber N, Kokta V, Bergeron M, McCuaig C, Doré-Bergeron MJ, Simpson E, Renaud C, Roy JP, Zysman-Colman Z, Cao Y, Théorêt Y, Powell J, Dubois J, Tran TH. Multimodal therapeutic approach for a severe case of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis from procedural interventions to targeted therapies. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2024; 71:e31079. [PMID: 38753412 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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- Antoine Gourmel
- Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, OPTILAB and Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Trevisan V, De Corso E, Viscogliosi G, Onesimo R, Cina A, Panfili M, Perri L, Agazzi C, Giorgio V, Rigante D, Vento G, Papacci P, Paradiso FV, Silvaroli S, Nanni L, Resta N, Castori M, Galli J, Paludetti G, Zampino G, Leoni C. A multi-step approach to overcome challenges in the management of head and neck lymphatic malformations, and response to treatment. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2024; 19:276. [PMID: 39044220 PMCID: PMC11265367 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03200-2] [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: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Lymphatic malformations are vascular developmental anomalies varying from local superficial masses to diffuse infiltrating lesions, resulting in disfigurement. Patients' outcomes range from spontaneous regression to severe sequelae notwithstanding appropriate treatment. The current classification guides, in part, clinicians through the decision-making process, prognosis prediction and choice of therapeutic strategies. Even though the understanding of molecular basis of the disease has been recently improved, a standardized management algorithm has not been reached yet. RESULTS Here, we report our experience on five children with different lymphatic anomalies of the head and neck region treated by applying a multidisciplinary approach reaching a consensus among specialists on problem-solving and setting priorities. CONCLUSIONS Although restitutio ad integrum was rarely achieved and the burden of care is challenging for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, this study demonstrates how the referral to expert centres can significantly improve outcomes by alleviating parental stress and ameliorating patients' quality of life. A flow-chart is proposed to guide the multidisciplinary care of children with LMs and to encourage multidisciplinary collaborative initiatives to implement dedicated patients' pathways.
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- Valentina Trevisan
- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, RM, Italy
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Radioterapia, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Radioterapia, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Radiodiagnostica e Neuroradiologia, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Radioterapia, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, RM, Italy
- Neonatology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, 00168, Italy
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- Neonatology Unit, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, 00168, Italy
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Pediatrica, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, RM, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Pediatrica, Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology (DIMO), Medical Genetics, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Division of Medical Genetics, Fondazione IRCCS-Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, Foggia, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, RM, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Center for Rare Diseases and Birth Defects, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, Rome, 00168, RM, Italy.
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Alqutub A, Baamir NJ, Mofti Z, Zawawi F, Al-Khatib T. Sclerotherapy vs. surgical excision for lymphatic malformations of the head and neck: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08793-9. [PMID: 38951201 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08793-9] [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: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are abnormal lymphatic vessels with cystic characteristics, categorized as macrocystic, microcystic, or a combination of both. They represent the second most common vascular malformations, and their management involves multidisciplinary approaches based on clinical assessments and imaging studies. LMs manifest as a challenge to medical professionals in the head and neck, posing functional and aesthetic concerns. Our systematic review aims to compare the efficacy of sclerotherapy and surgery for LMs, identifying optimal treatment modalities for each scenario. METHODS We searched four electronic databases for related studies. Data were extracted from the included studies. We calculated the pooled rate ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The I2 test was used to detect heterogeneity. The inclusion of the studies required the following prerequisites: 1- Studies focusing on any lymphatic malformations in the head and neck, whether microcystic, macrocystic, or a mix of both; 2- Studies performed on more than ten patients; 3- All interventions used as surgery, sclerotherapy, or both. RESULTS We included 58 studies in our systematic review, of which 45 were eligible for the meta-analysis. For macrocystic LMs, sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) mixed with ethanol and excision achieved the highest complete response rates at (92.9%) and (92.5%), respectively. Surgical excision showed the lowest poor response rate. Polidocanol microfoam had the highest poor response rate (11.1%). In microcystic LMs, combining sclerotherapy with excision showed the highest complete response rate (70.3%) and the lowest poor response rate (1.3%). Picibanil had the lowest complete response rate (9.1%) and the highest rate of poor response (61.4%). In mixed LMs, surgical excision had the highest complete response rate (70.3%). CONCLUSION Both surgical excision and STS combined with ethanol are highly effective for treating macrocystic LMs, achieving similar complete response rates. The combination of sclerotherapy and surgical excision demonstrated the best outcomes in microcystic LMs. Surgical excision demonstrates superior efficacy over sclerotherapy for mixed LMs. These findings suggest that excision is generally more effective in achieving complete and excellent responses across all LM subtypes. Further high-quality studies are necessary to standardize and optimize treatment protocols.
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- Abdulsalam Alqutub
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Gilat EK, Cohen I, Brin D, Greenberger S, Raskin D. A 14-year single-center experience evaluating sclerotherapy efficacy in lymphatic malformations. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024:101938. [PMID: 38944113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101938] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to share our experience in treating patients with lymphatic malformations (LMs) over a span of 14 years, evaluating the efficacy and safety of sclerotherapy, particularly with the use of ethanol as sclerosant of choice. METHODS A retrospective review of pediatric patients diagnosed and later treated for LMs between 2008 and 2022 was conducted. We collected patient demographics, LM characteristics, treatment strategies, and outcomes, including response to treatment and complications. RESULTS The cohort included 36 patients (24 male patients), first presenting clinically at a median age of 5 months (range: 0-12 years). LMs were macrocystic (17), microcystic (3), and mixed types (16). In most patients (22), the malformation involved the cervicofacial area. Twenty-five patients underwent 54 procedures, averaging 2 procedures per patient (range: 1-13). Sclerotherapy resulted in 90% of patients exhibiting some response of the LM (P = .005). Ethanol was used in most procedures (31) and proved most efficacious, facilitating partial or complete response of the malformations in all cases compared with 72% with other sclerosants (P = .06). Sclerotherapy exhibited low complication rates among all sclerosants used (7%, P = .74). CONCLUSIONS Sclerotherapy is a safe and effective intervention for pediatric LMs. Ethanol demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to other sclerosants, highlighting its potential as a preferred treatment option. This study supports the tailored use of sclerotherapy, guided by a thorough understanding of the risks and benefits, to provide optimized care for patients with LMs.
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- Efrat K Gilat
- Division of Diagnostic Imaging Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Diagnostic Imaging Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Diagnostic Imaging Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; Department of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Division of Diagnostic Imaging Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Fowler JWM, Song L, Tam K, Roth Flach RJ. Targeting lymphatic function in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: preclinical methods to analyze lymphatic function and therapeutic opportunities. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1412857. [PMID: 38915742 PMCID: PMC11194411 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1412857] [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: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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The lymphatic vascular system spans nearly every organ in the body and serves as an important network that maintains fluid, metabolite, and immune cell homeostasis. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the role of lymphatic biology in chronic disorders outside the realm of lymphatic abnormalities, lymphedema, or oncology, such as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM). We propose that enhancing lymphatic function pharmacologically may be a novel and effective way to improve quality of life in patients with CKM syndrome by engaging multiple pathologies at once throughout the body. Several promising therapeutic targets that enhance lymphatic function have already been reported and may have clinical benefit. However, much remains unclear of the discreet ways the lymphatic vasculature interacts with CKM pathogenesis, and translation of these therapeutic targets to clinical development is challenging. Thus, the field must improve characterization of lymphatic function in preclinical mouse models of CKM syndrome to better understand molecular mechanisms of disease and uncover effective therapies.
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- Internal Medicine Research Unit, Pfizer Research and Development, Cambridge, MA, United States
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Wang Q, Wu YX, Zhang MX, Song DQ, Su BL, Li SM, Shan WY, Liu ZJ, Luo CF, Yu LJ. Efficacy of Bleomycin-Lauromacrogol Foam in Pediatric Macrocystic Lymphatic Malformations With and Without Intracapsular Hemorrhage. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:1128-1134. [PMID: 38368195 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2024.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Sclerotherapy is purportedly less effective in patients with hemorrhagic than with non-hemorrhagic lymphatic malformations (LMs). We aimed to compare the efficacy of bleomycin-lauromacrogol foam (BLF) sclerotherapy in the treatment of macrocystic LMs with and without intralesional hemorrhage. METHODS Fifty-five children with macrocystic LMs admitted to the Pediatric Surgery Department were retrospectively included. The patients were allocated into a hemorrhage group (23 cases) or a non-hemorrhage group (32 cases) based on the occurrence of an intracapsular hemorrhage. The diagnosis was confirmed by physical examination, color ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and puncture findings. BLF was injected into the capsule after draining the cystic fluid under color ultrasound guidance. Patients whose lesions were unchanged or showed minor change after 1 month were treated again using the same method. Changes in lesion size and the number of treatments were recorded. Effectiveness was classified as excellent (volume reduction ≥90%), good (50%≤volume reduction<90%), or poor (volume reduction <50%). RESULTS In the hemorrhage group, 17, 6, and 0 patients' outcomes were classified as excellent, good, and poor, respectively. The overall efficacy rate was 100%. In the non-hemorrhage group, 23, 7, and 2 patients' outcomes were classified as excellent, good, and poor, respectively. The overall efficacy rate was 93.8%. There was no significant difference in efficacy rate between groups (P = 0.767). CONCLUSIONS BLF is an effective and safe treatment for macrocystic LMs with bleeding. The results were similar in patients with and without bleeding. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Treatment, Level III.
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- Qian Wang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Aaffiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
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Borst AJ, Britt A, Adams DM. Complex lymphatic anomalies: Molecular landscape and medical management. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151422. [PMID: 38833763 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151422] [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: 06/06/2024]
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The lymphatic system is one of the most essential and complex systems in the human body. Disorders that affect the development or function of the lymphatic system can lead to multi-system complications and life-long morbidity. The past two decades have seen remarkable progress in our knowledge of the basic biology and function of the lymphatic system, the molecular regulators of lymphatic development, and description of disorders associated with disrupted lymphangiogensis. In this chapter we will touch on the clinical features of complex lymphatic anomalies, new molecular knowledge of the drivers of these disorders, and novel developmental therapeutics for lymphatic disease.
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- Alexandra J Borst
- Division of Hematology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Chen W, Xu H, Zhang L, Xu R, Li X, Sun G. Imaging manifestations of head and neck lymphatic malformations: A single-center experience of 170 surgical cases. Head Neck 2024; 46:1475-1485. [PMID: 38337167 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27678] [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: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To discuss the imaging manifestations and the utility of preoperative ultrasonography (US), contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CE-CT) and contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) in diagnosing the pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations (HNLMs). METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 170 children who were referred to our hospital in the past 9 years for the treatment of HNLMs. RESULTS The diagnostic rates of US, CE-CT and CE-MRI were 93.0% (146/157), 94.7% (143/151) and 100% (45/45), respectively. As in multilocular cases, intracystic septa detection rate was 91.5% (130/142), 50.4% (68/135) and 88.1% (37/42), and which had a statistical difference (χ2 = 25.8131, p < 0.05). US showed capsule contents anechoic in 51.0% (80/157) cases, hypoechoic or mixed echoic in 49.0% (77/157) cases, and flocculent or dotted echo floating in 36.9% (58/157) cases. CT showed low density of the capsule contents without enhancement in 69.5% (105/151) cases and mixed density with enhancement in 30.4% (46/151) cases. Liquid-liquid levers were seen in 8.6% (13/151) cases. MRI showed T1WI high signal and T2WI low signal of the capsule contents without enhancement in 28.9% (13/45) cases and mixed density in 71.1% (32/45) cases. Liquid-liquid levers were seen in 46.7% (21/45) cases. There were statistically significant differences between pure HNLMs and intracystic hemorrhage in capsule content (echo, density, signal), enhancement, and liquid-liquid lever (all p < 0.05). Among US, CE-CT and CE-MRI, intracystic hemorrhage diagnostic accuracy had a statistical difference (χ2 = 25.4152, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS For clinical diagnosis and evaluation of HNLMs, we suggest that US combined with CE-CT for acute cases, and for stable cases, US combined with CE-MRI.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Ghais A, Laberge JM, Vincent AM, Ghais A. Evolution of a lymphatic malformation from a fetal abdominal cyst to a generalised lymphatic anomaly in infancy. J Paediatr Child Health 2024; 60:254-256. [PMID: 38837498 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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- Ali Ghais
- AUB Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, Montreal Children's Medical Center, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Smood B, Smith C, Dori Y, Mavroudis CD, Fuller S, Gaynor JW, Maeda K. Lymphatic failure and lymphatic interventions: Knowledge gaps and future directions for a new frontier in congenital heart disease. Semin Pediatr Surg 2024; 33:151426. [PMID: 38820801 PMCID: PMC11229519 DOI: 10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2024.151426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Lymphatic failure is a broad term that describes the lymphatic circulation's inability to adequately transport fluid and solutes out of the interstitium and into the systemic venous circulation, which can result in dysfunction and dysregulation of immune responses, dietary fat absorption, and fluid balance maintenance. Several investigations have recently elucidated the nexus between lymphatic failure and congenital heart disease, and the associated morbidity and mortality is now well-recognized. However, the precise pathophysiology and pathogenesis of lymphatic failure remains poorly understood and relatively understudied, and there are no targeted therapeutics or interventions to reliably prevent its development and progression. Thus, there is growing enthusiasm towards the development and application of novel percutaneous and surgical lymphatic interventions. Moreover, there is consensus that further investigations are needed to delineate the underlying mechanisms of lymphatic failure, which could help identify novel therapeutic targets and develop innovative procedures to improve the overall quality of life and survival of these patients. With these considerations, this review aims to provide an overview of the lymphatic circulation and its vasculature as it relates to current understandings into the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of lymphatic failure in patients with congenital heart disease, while also summarizing strategies for evaluating and managing lymphatic complications, as well as specific areas of interest for future translational and clinical research efforts.
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- Benjamin Smood
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States of America.
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104 United States of America
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States; Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104 United States of America
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States of America
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States of America
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States of America
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States of America; Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States of America; Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Yasue S, Ozeki M, Nozawa A, Endo S, Ohnishi H. Changes in cell morphology and function induced by the NRAS Q61R mutation in lymphatic endothelial cells. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0289187. [PMID: 38809881 PMCID: PMC11135733 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289187] [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: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Recently, a low-level somatic mutation in the NRAS gene (c.182 A > G, Q61R) was identified in various specimens from patients with kaposiform lymphangiomatosis. However, it is unknown how these low-frequency mutated cells can affect the characterization and surrounding environment of their lesions. To understand the pathogenesis and association of these gene abnormalities, we established NRASQ61R mutated lymphatic endothelial cells transfected with lentivirus vector and undertook morphological and functional characterization, protein expression profiling, and metabolome analysis. NRASQ61R human dermal lymphatic endothelial cells showed poor tube formation, a low proliferation rate, and high migration ability, with an increase in the ratio of mutated cells. An analysis of signaling pathways showed inactivation of the PIK3/AKT/mTOR pathway and hyperactivation of the RAS/MAPK/ERK pathway, which was improved by MAPK kinase (MEK) inhibitor treatment. This study shows the theoretical circumstances induced in vitro by NRASQ61R-mutated cells in the affected lesions of kaposiform lymphangiomatosis patients.
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- Shiho Yasue
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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Garlisi Torales LD, Sempowski BA, Krikorian GL, Woodis KM, Paulissen SM, Smith CL, Sheppard SE. Central conducting lymphatic anomaly: from bench to bedside. J Clin Invest 2024; 134:e172839. [PMID: 38618951 PMCID: PMC11014661 DOI: 10.1172/jci172839] [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: 04/16/2024] Open
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Central conducting lymphatic anomaly (CCLA) is a complex lymphatic anomaly characterized by abnormalities of the central lymphatics and may present with nonimmune fetal hydrops, chylothorax, chylous ascites, or lymphedema. CCLA has historically been difficult to diagnose and treat; however, recent advances in imaging, such as dynamic contrast magnetic resonance lymphangiography, and in genomics, such as deep sequencing and utilization of cell-free DNA, have improved diagnosis and refined both genotype and phenotype. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo models have confirmed genetic causes of CCLA, defined the underlying pathogenesis, and facilitated personalized medicine to improve outcomes. Basic, translational, and clinical science are essential for a bedside-to-bench and back approach for CCLA.
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- Luciana Daniela Garlisi Torales
- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Jiang P, Liu WY, Wang HC, Li L, Pan HG. Lymphatic Malformation Initially Presenting as Snoring: A Case Report. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024:1455613241233747. [PMID: 38515221 DOI: 10.1177/01455613241233747] [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: 03/23/2024] Open
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We describe a case of lymphatic malformation (LM) with snoring as the primary symptom. The patient, an 11-year-old boy, sought medical attention due to "snoring that had worsened over 3 years, accompanied by shortness of breath for 1 month." The preoperative examination showed that the apnea-hypopnea index during sleep was 33.4. The average overnight blood oxygen saturation was 95.3%, reaching a lowest level of 79.9%. Magnetic resonance imaging identified a space-occupying lesion in the postpharyngeal space, leading to significant compression and narrowing of the pharyngeal cavity. This suggested the possibility of a vascular malformation, with a higher proportion of vascular components. The patient underwent resection of the pharyngeal mass and temporary tracheostomy under general anesthesia, and intraoperative freeze and postoperative pathological diagnoses confirmed LM. Postoperative prognosis was favorable.
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- Peng Jiang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, China Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Geng Y, Zou H, Li Z, Wu H. Recent advances in nanomaterial-driven strategies for diagnosis and therapy of vascular anomalies. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:120. [PMID: 38500178 PMCID: PMC10949774 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02370-2] [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: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology has demonstrated immense potential in various fields, especially in biomedical field. Among these domains, the development of nanotechnology for diagnosing and treating vascular anomalies has garnered significant attention. Vascular anomalies refer to structural and functional anomalies within the vascular system, which can result in conditions such as vascular malformations and tumors. These anomalies can significantly impact the quality of life of patients and pose significant health concerns. Nanoscale contrast agents have been developed for targeted imaging of blood vessels, enabling more precise identification and characterization of vascular anomalies. These contrast agents can be designed to bind specifically to abnormal blood vessels, providing healthcare professionals with a clearer view of the affected areas. More importantly, nanotechnology also offers promising solutions for targeted therapeutic interventions. Nanoparticles can be engineered to deliver drugs directly to the site of vascular anomalies, maximizing therapeutic effects while minimizing side effects on healthy tissues. Meanwhile, by incorporating functional components into nanoparticles, such as photosensitizers, nanotechnology enables innovative treatment modalities such as photothermal therapy and photodynamic therapy. This review focuses on the applications and potential of nanotechnology in the imaging and therapy of vascular anomalies, as well as discusses the present challenges and future directions.
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- Yiming Geng
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, China
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- School of Radiology, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, 619 Changcheng Road, Tai'an, 271000, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
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Petkova M, Ferby I, Mäkinen T. Lymphatic malformations: mechanistic insights and evolving therapeutic frontiers. J Clin Invest 2024; 134:e172844. [PMID: 38488007 PMCID: PMC10940090 DOI: 10.1172/jci172844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2024] Open
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The lymphatic vascular system is gaining recognition for its multifaceted role and broad pathological significance. Once perceived as a mere conduit for interstitial fluid and immune cell transport, recent research has unveiled its active involvement in critical physiological processes and common diseases, including inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and atherosclerosis. Consequently, abnormal development or functionality of lymphatic vessels can result in serious health complications. Here, we discuss lymphatic malformations (LMs), which are localized lesions that manifest as fluid-filled cysts or extensive infiltrative lymphatic vessel overgrowth, often associated with debilitating, even life-threatening, consequences. Genetic causes of LMs have been uncovered, and several promising drug-based therapies are currently under investigation and will be discussed.
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- Milena Petkova
- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Wihuri Research Institute, Biomedicum Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Yamaguchi S, Minamide N, Imai H, Ikeda T, Watanabe M, Imanaka-Yoshida K, Maruyama K. The development of early human lymphatic vessels as characterized by lymphatic endothelial markers. EMBO J 2024; 43:868-885. [PMID: 38351385 PMCID: PMC10907744 DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00045-0] [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: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Lymphatic vessel development studies in mice and zebrafish models have demonstrated that lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) predominantly differentiate from venous endothelial cells via the expression of the transcription factor Prox1. However, LECs can also be generated from undifferentiated mesoderm, suggesting potential diversity in their precursor cell origins depending on the organ or anatomical location. Despite these advances, recapitulating human lymphatic malformations in animal models has been difficult, and considering lymphatic vasculature function varies widely between species, analysis of development directly in humans is needed. Here, we examined early lymphatic development in humans by analyzing the histology of 31 embryos and three 9-week-old fetuses. We found that human embryonic cardinal veins, which converged to form initial lymph sacs, produce Prox1-expressing LECs. Furthermore, we describe the lymphatic vessel development in various organs and observe organ-specific differences. These characterizations of the early development of human lymphatic vessels should help to better understand the evolution and phylogenetic relationships of lymphatic systems, and their roles in human disease.
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- Shoichiro Yamaguchi
- Department of Pathology and Matrix Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Matrix Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Pathology Division, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mie University School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Department of Oncologic Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Matrix Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Matrix Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Mie University, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu, Mie, 514-0001, Japan.
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Ozeki M, Endo S, Yasue S, Nozawa A, Asada R, Saito AM, Hashimoto H, Fujimura T, Yamada Y, Kuroda T, Ueno S, Watanabe S, Nosaka S, Miyasaka M, Umezawa A, Matsuoka K, Maekawa T, Hirakawa S, Furukawa T, Fumino S, Tajiri T, Takemoto J, Souzaki R, Kinoshita Y, Fujino A. Sirolimus treatment for intractable lymphatic anomalies: an open-label, single-arm, multicenter, prospective trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1335469. [PMID: 38390569 PMCID: PMC10881825 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1335469] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Intractable lymphatic anomalies (LAs) include cystic lymphatic malformation (LM; macrocystic, microcystic, or mixed), generalized lymphatic anomaly, and Gorham-Stout disease. LAs can present with severe symptoms and poor prognosis. Thus, prospective studies for treatments are warranted. We conducted a prospective clinical trial of sirolimus for intractable LAs. Methods This was an open-label, single-arm, multicenter, prospective trial involving five institutions in Japan. All patients with LAs received oral sirolimus once daily, and the dose was adjusted to ensure that the trough concentration remained within 5-15 ng/mL. We prospectively assessed the drug response (response rate for radiological volumetric change in target lesion), performance state, change in respiratory function, visceral impairment (pleural effusion, ascites, bleeding, pain), laboratory examination data, quality of life (QOL), and safety at 12, 24, and 52 weeks of administration. Results Eleven patients with LAs (9 generalized lymphatic anomaly, 1 cystic LM, 1 Gorham-Stout disease) were treated with sirolimus, of whom 6 (54.5%; 95% confidence interval: 23.4-83.3%) demonstrated a partial response on radiological examination at 52 weeks of administration. No patients achieved a complete response. At 12 and 24 weeks of administration, 8 patients (72.7%) already showed a partial response. However, patients with stable disease showed minor or no reduction after 12 weeks. Adverse events, such as stomatitis, acneiform dermatitis, diarrhea, and fever, were common with sirolimus. Sirolimus was safe and tolerable. Conclusion Sirolimus can reduce the lymphatic tissue volume in LAs and may lead to improvements in clinical symptoms and QOL.
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- Michio Ozeki
- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
- Innovative and Clinical Research Promotion Center, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
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- Clinical Research Center, National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center, Nagoya, Japan
- Core Laboratory, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tokai University School of Medicine, Hiratsuka, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Center for Child Health and Development, Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Developmental Surgery and Intestinal Transplant Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Developmental Surgery and Intestinal Transplant Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Developmental Surgery and Intestinal Transplant Surgery, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgical Subspecialties, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Klibngern H, Ariyanon T, Pornchaisakuldee C, Chowsilpa S, Sittitrai P. A Large Adult Postcricoid Lymphatic Malformation: A Case Report and Literature Review. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024:1455613241229979. [PMID: 38321774 DOI: 10.1177/01455613241229979] [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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Adult-onset lymphatic malformations arising at the postcricoid, a subsite of the hypopharynx, are sporadic. Only one case has been previously reported. In this study, we presented a 36-year-old female presented with globus sensation, dysphagia, and upper airway obstruction, requiring a tracheostomy. A computed tomography scan identified a 5 cm × 4.5 cm × 3 cm multilocular hypodense lesion in the postcricoid. Due to its considerable size, complete resection with function preservation was crucial, and a standard microscopic direct laryngoscopy approach may result in inadequate exposure, while an open transcervical approach may affect functional outcomes and increase surgical complications. We successfully performed an en bloc resection with a transoral endoscopic approach, using laryngeal suspension and a laparoscopic ultrasonic scalpel to preserve aerodigestive functions, ensure rapid recovery, and avoid neck scarring. The patient was decannulated within 2 weeks and remained disease-free after 1 year. The reported cases of adult-onset lymphatic malformations at the postcricoid and hypopharynx were reviewed and summarized for educational purposes.
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- Hanpon Klibngern
- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Modaghegh MHS, Tanzadehpanah H, Kamyar MM, Manoochehri H, Sheykhhasan M, Forouzanfar F, Mahmoudian RA, Lotfian E, Mahaki H. The role of key biomarkers in lymphatic malformation: An updated review. J Gene Med 2024; 26:e3665. [PMID: 38375969 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3665] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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The lymphatic system, crucial for tissue fluid balance and immune surveillance, can be severely impacted by disorders that hinder its activities. Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are caused by fluid accumulation in tissues owing to defects in lymphatic channel formation, the obstruction of lymphatic vessels or injury to lymphatic tissues. Somatic mutations, varying in symptoms based on lesions' location and size, provide insights into their molecular pathogenesis by identifying LMs' genetic causes. In this review, we collected the most recent findings about the role of genetic and inflammatory biomarkers in LMs that control the formation of these malformations. A thorough evaluation of the literature from 2000 to the present was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Although it is obvious that the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 mutation accounts for a significant proportion of LM patients, several mutations in other genes thought to be linked to LM have also been discovered. Also, inflammatory mediators like interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and mammalian target of rapamycin are the most commonly associated biomarkers with LM. Understanding the mutations and genes expression responsible for the abnormalities in lymphatic endothelial cells could lead to novel therapeutic strategies based on molecular pathways.
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- Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Marine Biotechnology Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Cancer Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Sisk B, Lin S, Kerr AM. Factors affecting the ability of patients with complex vascular anomalies to navigate the healthcare system. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2024; 19:18. [PMID: 38238812 PMCID: PMC10797881 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03018-y] [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: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vascular anomalies (VAs) are rare congenital disorders that can cause pain, disfigurement, coagulopathy, asymmetric growth, and disability. Patients with complex VAs experience multiple barriers to accessing expert care. It is imperative to understand which factors support these patients' ability to navigate the healthcare system. RESULTS We surveyed adult patients with VAs using previously validated measures, recruiting participants from five patient advocacy groups and multidisciplinary VA clinics. The primary outcome was self-reported ability to access needed medical care, using the "Navigating the Healthcare System" subscale of the Health Literacy Questionnaire. We evaluated factors associated with the ability to navigate the healthcare system using multivariate linear regression (n = 136). We also performed an exploratory model that included the primary care doctor's knowledge of VAs for the subset of participants with a primary care doctor (n = 114). Participants were predominantly women (n = 90, 66%), White and non-Hispanic (n = 109, 73%), and college-educated (n = 101, 73%). Most participants had PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (n = 107, 78%). Most participants reported that navigating the healthcare system was "sometimes" or "usually difficult" (mean score 16.4/30, standard deviation 5.6). In multivariate linear regression, ability to navigate the healthcare system was associated positively with quality of information exchange (β = 0.38, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.22 to 0.55, p <.001) and whether patients had VA specialists (β = 2.31, 95% CI 0.35 to 4.28, p =.021), but not associated with patient self-advocacy, anxiety, education, age, race and ethnicity, gender, or having a primary care doctor. In exploratory analysis of participants with primary care doctors, ability to navigate the healthcare system was positively associated with quality of information exchange (β = 0.27, 95% CI 0.09 to 0.45, p =.004), having a VA specialist (β = 2.31, 95% CI 0.22 to 4.39, p =.031), and primary care doctors' VA knowledge (β = 0.27, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.50, p =.023). CONCLUSION Patients with VAs struggle to navigate the healthcare system. High-quality information from clinicians and more knowledgeable primary care doctors might help patients to access needed care. Relying on patient self-advocacy is insufficient. Future efforts should focus on patient-directed and clinician-directed educational interventions. Additionally, future work should assess the structural barriers that impede healthcare access for these patients.
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- Bryan Sisk
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
- Bioethics Research Center, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Informatics Institute, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Primary Care, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA.
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Hu Z, Zhao X, Wu Z, Qu B, Yuan M, Xing Y, Song Y, Wang Z. Lymphatic vessel: origin, heterogeneity, biological functions, and therapeutic targets. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:9. [PMID: 38172098 PMCID: PMC10764842 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01723-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Lymphatic vessels, comprising the secondary circulatory system in human body, play a multifaceted role in maintaining homeostasis among various tissues and organs. They are tasked with a serious of responsibilities, including the regulation of lymph absorption and transport, the orchestration of immune surveillance and responses. Lymphatic vessel development undergoes a series of sophisticated regulatory signaling pathways governing heterogeneous-origin cell populations stepwise to assemble into the highly specialized lymphatic vessel networks. Lymphangiogenesis, as defined by new lymphatic vessels sprouting from preexisting lymphatic vessels/embryonic veins, is the main developmental mechanism underlying the formation and expansion of lymphatic vessel networks in an embryo. However, abnormal lymphangiogenesis could be observed in many pathological conditions and has a close relationship with the development and progression of various diseases. Mechanistic studies have revealed a set of lymphangiogenic factors and cascades that may serve as the potential targets for regulating abnormal lymphangiogenesis, to further modulate the progression of diseases. Actually, an increasing number of clinical trials have demonstrated the promising interventions and showed the feasibility of currently available treatments for future clinical translation. Targeting lymphangiogenic promoters or inhibitors not only directly regulates abnormal lymphangiogenesis, but improves the efficacy of diverse treatments. In conclusion, we present a comprehensive overview of lymphatic vessel development and physiological functions, and describe the critical involvement of abnormal lymphangiogenesis in multiple diseases. Moreover, we summarize the targeting therapeutic values of abnormal lymphangiogenesis, providing novel perspectives for treatment strategy of multiple human diseases.
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- Zhaoliang Hu
- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and General Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University; Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors (China Medical University), Ministry of Education, 155 North Nanjing Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110001, China.
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Chen W, Xu H, Lina Z, Xu M, Li X, Sun G. The value of MRI in the diagnosis of pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations: A study of 46 surgical cases. Eur J Radiol 2024; 170:111260. [PMID: 38086161 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2023.111260] [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: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Objective To discuss the value of MRI in diagnosing and evaluating the pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations (HNLMs). Methods We performed a retrospective review of 46 children who were referred to our hospital in the last decade for the treatment of HNLMs. Results About 34 cases confirmed with intralesional hemorrhage while the capsule contents were dark red or light bloody liquid. The remaining 12 pure HNLMs were filled with yellow clear or watery liquid. The multilocular HNLMs accounted for 95.7 % (44/46). The accuracy of contrast enhanced MRI (CE-MRI) diagnosis of HNLMs was 100 %. On MRI, the HNLMs appeared as irregular shape [95.7 % (44/46)], clear boundary [91.3 % (42/46)], infiltrative growth [91.3 % (42/46)] cystic masses. The cystic wall and septa were hyperintense on T1WI and hypointense on T2WI (100 %), and displayed enhancement. The capsule contents had hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI in 18 cases (pure HNLMs,12; intracystic hemorrhage,6), while that of mixed signal in 28 cases (pure HNLMs,0; intracystic hemorrhage,28). Capsule contents were enhanced in 22 cases (pure HNLMs,1; intracystic hemorrhage,21), while the remaining 24 without enhancement (pure HNLMs,11; intracystic hemorrhage,13). Liquid-liquid levers were found in 21 cases (pure HNLMs,0; intracystic hemorrhage,21). There were statistical differences in capsule contents signal, enhancement, and liquid-liquid levels between the two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusions On MRI, HNLMs typically show a thin-walled, well-circumscribed, irregularly shaped, infiltrative, unenhanced, multilocular cystic mass with hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI. The capsule wall and septa are hyperintense on T1WI, hypointense on T2WI, and display enhancement. Changes in the signal of capsule contents or appearance of liquid-liquid levels indicate intracystic hemorrhage.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200062, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200062, China.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China. sgb223-@hotmail.com
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Kalbfell R, Cohen-Cutler S, Grisham E, Bereitschaft C, Borst AJ, Green AM, Willis DN, Yaeger L, Blatt J, Sisk BA. Infectious complications of vascular anomalies treated with sirolimus: A systematic review. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2024; 71:e30758. [PMID: 37933207 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Initially developed as immunosuppressive agents, mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors are currently used widely in the management of vascular malformations and tumors. The incidence of infectious complications in the vascular anomalies (VA) population is not well defined. The goal of this systematic review was to better define the types and severity of reported infectious complications in patients with VAs treated with mTOR inhibition. METHODS This was a systematic review conducted following PRISMA guidelines evaluating all research articles focused on infectious complications in patients with VAs treated with sirolimus or everolimus. Thirty articles including 1182 total patients and 316 infections (in 291 unique patients) were ultimately included. RESULTS The majority of infections were viral upper respiratory (n = 137, 54%), followed by pneumonia (n = 53, 20%), and cutaneous infections (n = 20, 8%). There were six total infection-related fatalities, which all occurred in patients younger than 2 years. Two cases of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) were reported. These were infants with kaposiform hemangioendothelioma (KHE) who were also treated with steroids and did not receive PJP prophylaxis. Almost one-third (n = 96, 32%) of infectious complications were graded 3-4 according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) criteria. Details of patient age, subtype of VA, and timing of infection were lacking from many reports. CONCLUSIONS Most infectious complications reported in patients with VA on mTOR inhibitors were viral respiratory infections and non-severe. Bacteremia, infectious fatalities, and PJP are exceedingly rare. Future studies are needed to clarify the spectrum of infectious risks in VA patients and to provide guidance for infection prevention.
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- Rachel Kalbfell
- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Department of Medicine, Bioethics Research Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Kothandaraman V, Wisener J, Helgerson PW. Complex lymphatic anomalies: Challenging diagnostic considerations. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12:e8370. [PMID: 38161630 PMCID: PMC10756942 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8370] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Diagnosis of complex lymphatic anomalies can be difficult, and biopsies can be associated with significant morbidity. Mediastinal masses with features such as osseous involvement warrant thorough noninvasive evaluation prior to biopsy.
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- University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesvilleVirginiaUSA
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Kobayashi S, Cox AG, Harvey KF, Hogan BM. Vasculature is getting Hip(po): Hippo signaling in vascular development and disease. Dev Cell 2023; 58:2627-2640. [PMID: 38052179 DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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The Hippo signaling pathway regulates developmental organ growth, regeneration, and cell fate decisions. Although the role of the Hippo pathway, and its transcriptional effectors YAP and TAZ, has been well documented in many cell types and species, only recently have the roles for this pathway come to light in vascular development and disease. Experiments in mice, zebrafish, and in vitro have uncovered roles for the Hippo pathway, YAP, and TAZ in vasculogenesis, angiogenesis, and lymphangiogenesis. In addition, the Hippo pathway has been implicated in vascular cancers and cardiovascular diseases, thus identifying it as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of these conditions. However, despite recent advances, Hippo's role in the vasculature is still underappreciated compared with its role in epithelial tissues. In this review, we appraise our current understanding of the Hippo pathway in blood and lymphatic vessel development and highlight the current knowledge gaps and opportunities for further research.
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- Sakurako Kobayashi
- Organogenesis and Cancer Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Organogenesis and Cancer Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia; Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Organogenesis and Cancer Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia; Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Organogenesis and Cancer Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia; Department of Anatomy and Physiology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia.
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Wataya-Kaneda M, Maeda S, Nakamura A, Hayashi M, Fujimoto M. Verification of the efficacy of topical sirolimus gel for systemic rare vascular malformations: a pilot study. J Dermatol 2023; 50:1619-1624. [PMID: 37649426 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16930] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Numerous clinical trials of sirolimus, an inhibitor of mechanistic/mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1, for the treatment of vascular malformations have been conducted. However, aside from lymphatic malformations, the efficacy of sirolimus for venous and capillary malformations has not been established. Moreover, no generalized venous or capillary malformations have been treated with topical sirolimus. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical sirolimus for venous and capillary malformations and to compare the efficacy of topical and systemic sirolimus therapy, an open-label single-arm pilot study with 0.2% sirolimus gel was conducted from July 19, 2019, to January 30, 2020, in four patients diagnosed with different vascular malformations (blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome, common venous malformation, phakomatosis pigmentovascularis type IVb, and angiokeratoma in Fabry disease). The primary endpoint was the safety evaluation of sirolimus gel. The main secondary endpoint was the improvement rate evaluated by the Central Judgment Committee at 12 weeks using photographs. No adverse events were observed. Blood sirolimus was not detected in any patient. Two patients (50%) had mild improvement, and the remaining two patients (50%) showed no change after 12 weeks of treatment. Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome, a generalized venous malformation, showed the greatest response. In conclusion, 0.2% sirolimus gel was found to be as clinically effective as systemic sirolimus treatment in patients with venous and capillary malformations and more effective for early active lesions, even systemic venous malformations.
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- Mari Wataya-Kaneda
- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Neurocutaneous Medicine, Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Osaka University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Lei PJ, Ruscic KJ, Roh K, Rajotte JJ, O'Melia MJ, Bouta EM, Marquez M, Pereira ER, Kumar AS, Arroyo-Ataz G, Razavi MS, Zhou H, Menzel L, Kumra H, Duquette M, Huang P, Baish JW, Munn LL, Ubellacker JM, Jones D, Padera TP. Lymphatic muscle cells are unique cells that undergo aging induced changes. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.11.18.567621. [PMID: 38014141 PMCID: PMC10680808 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.18.567621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Lymphatic muscle cells (LMCs) within the wall of collecting lymphatic vessels exhibit tonic and autonomous phasic contractions, which drive active lymph transport to maintain tissue-fluid homeostasis and support immune surveillance. Damage to LMCs disrupts lymphatic function and is related to various diseases. Despite their importance, knowledge of the transcriptional signatures in LMCs and how they relate to lymphatic function in normal and disease contexts is largely missing. We have generated a comprehensive transcriptional single-cell atlas-including LMCs-of collecting lymphatic vessels in mouse dermis at various ages. We identified genes that distinguish LMCs from other types of muscle cells, characterized the phenotypical and transcriptomic changes in LMCs in aged vessels, and uncovered a pro-inflammatory microenvironment that suppresses the contractile apparatus in advanced-aged LMCs. Our findings provide a valuable resource to accelerate future research for the identification of potential drug targets on LMCs to preserve lymphatic vessel function as well as supporting studies to identify genetic causes of primary lymphedema currently with unknown molecular explanation.
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Wang J, Zhang X, Sun N, Liu Q, Li Y, Peng Y, Cheng X, Zhang J, Liu Y, Feng G, Liu Z, Ji T, Li X, Liu Y, Wang S, Ni X. Differences in Efficacy and Safety of Sirolimus and Sildenafil in Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations. Laryngoscope 2023; 133:3192-3199. [PMID: 36861763 DOI: 10.1002/lary.30629] [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: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the differences in the efficacy and safety of oral sirolimus and sildenafil in the treatment of pediatric intractable lymphatic malformations (LMs). METHODS From January 2014 to May 2022, we retrospectively enrolled children with intractable LMs treated with oral drugs (sirolimus or sildenafil) and divided the patients into sirolimus and sildenafil groups from Beijing Children's Hospital (BCH). Clinical features, treatment, and follow-up data were collected and analyzed. The indicators were the ratio of reduction in lesion volume pre and posttreatment, the number of patients with improved clinical symptoms, and adverse reactions to the two drugs. RESULTS Twenty-four children in the sildenafil group and 31 children in the sirolimus group were included in the present study. The effective rate in the sildenafil group was 54.2% (13/24), with a median lesion volume reduction ratio of 0.32 (-0.23, 0.89) and clinical symptoms improved in 19 patients (79.2%). On the contrary, the effective rate in the sirolimus group was 93.5% (29/31), with a median lesion volume reduction ratio of 0.68 (0.34, 0.96), and clinical symptoms improved in 30 patients (96.8%). There were significant differences (p < 0.05) between the two groups. Regarding safety, four patients in the sildenafil group and 23 patients in the sirolimus group with mild adverse reactions were reported. CONCLUSION Both sildenafil and sirolimus can reduce the volume of LMs and improve clinical symptoms in partial patients with intractable LMs. Sirolimus is more effective than sildenafil and the adverse reactions associated with both drugs are mild and controllable. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III Laryngoscope, 133:3192-3199, 2023.
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- Jialu Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Big Data Center, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, China
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Ryu J, Igawa T, Mohole J, Coward M. Congenital Neck Masses. Neoreviews 2023; 24:e642-e649. [PMID: 37777610 DOI: 10.1542/neo.24-10-e642] [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: 10/02/2023]
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There are many possible causes of congenital neck masses, with the most common ones being thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial cleft anomalies, and vascular malformations. Most congenital neck masses are asymptomatic in the neonatal period, but depending on the location and the size, they can cause airway obstruction and serious complications at birth. Proper diagnosis is important for optimal treatment planning, and if the airway is compromised, multidisciplinary teamwork is critical for proper airway management. This review summarizes the clinical features, etiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis of different types of congenital neck masses.
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- Jane Ryu
- Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Pediatrics/Neonatology, University of California, Los Angeles Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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Rowe G, Snyder KM, Treat JR. Widespread keratinocytic epidermal nevus with an associated chylous pericardial effusion. Pediatr Dermatol 2023; 40:962-963. [PMID: 37232077 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 17-year-old male presented for review of a widespread keratinocytic epidermal nevus (KEN) in the setting of a chronic pericardial effusion. Biopsy of the epidermal nevus revealed a KRAS mutation. Pericardiocentesis revealed a chylous effusion and magnetic resonance lymphangiogram demonstrated an underlying lymphatic malformation. There are rare case reports of KEN with an associated KRAS mutation. This case highlights the importance of being alert to epidermal nevus syndrome, particularly in patients with a widespread nevus and seemingly unrelated pathology.
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- Georgina Rowe
- Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of General Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Dermatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Healy J, Balcazar JA, Rivera L, Ruas V. Rapid lymphatic malformation expansion: Imaging, association with asymptomatic Streptococcus infection, multidisciplinary management, and therapeutic approach. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:3162-3168. [PMID: 37404220 PMCID: PMC10316009 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.06.029] [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: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Lymphatic malformations are congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system that can occur anywhere in the body and typically present in early childhood. They are often painless, slow-growing, and asymptomatic, but may lead to a wide range of symptoms depending on their size and location. Rarely, congenital malformations may not be diagnosed until later in childhood or adolescence, despite being present from birth. In some individuals, lymphatic malformations can expand quickly, especially in the setting of an inflammatory process. We present the case of an 8-year-old boy who had a rapidly enlarging, nonpainful mass on his right neck and a positive streptococcus throat swab. After evaluation by multiple specialists and imaging studies, he was diagnosed with a multilocular, multicystic lymphatic malformation. He was treated with fluoroscopy-guided doxycycline sclerotherapy, and has had near total resolution of neck swelling. This case report is significant because it highlights the potential benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of lymphatic malformations. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of considering congenital malformations in the differential diagnosis of neck masses, even in older children. Finally, it also adds to the growing body of evidence that hypothesizes that strep throat infections may trigger the sudden expansion of previously asymptomatic congenital lymphatic malformations.
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- Jack Healy
- Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297085, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297085, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297085, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
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- Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297085, Fort Worth, TX, 76129, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Cook Children's Health Care System, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Zhang B, He R, Xu Z, Sun Y, Wei L, Li L, Liu Y, Guo W, Song L, Wang H, Lin Z, Ma L. Somatic mutation spectrum of a Chinese cohort of pediatrics with vascular malformations. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:261. [PMID: 37658401 PMCID: PMC10474751 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02860-w] [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: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Somatic mutations of cancer driver genes are found to be responsible for vascular malformations with clinical manifestations ranging from cutaneous birthmarks to life-threatening systemic anomalies. Till now, only a limited number of cases and mutations were reported in Chinese population. The purpose of this study was to describe the somatic mutation spectrum of a cohort of Chinese pediatrics with vascular malformations. METHODS Pediatrics diagnosed with various vascular malformations were collected between May 2019 and October 2020 from Beijing Children's Hospital. Genomic DNA of skin lesion of each patient was extracted and sequenced by whole-exome sequencing to identify pathogenic somatic mutations. Mutations with variant allele frequency less than 5% were validated by ultra-deep sequencing. RESULTS A total of 67 pediatrics (33 males, 34 females, age range: 0.1-14.8 years) were analyzed. Exome sequencing identified somatic mutations of corresponding genes in 53 patients, yielding a molecular diagnosis rate of 79.1%. Among 29 PIK3CA mutations, 17 were well-known hotspot p.E542K, p.E545K and p.H1047R/L. Non-hotspot mutations were prevalent in patients with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum, accounting for 50.0% (11/22) of detected mutations. The hotspot GNAQ p.R183Q and TEK p.L914F mutations were responsible for the majority of port-wine stain/Sturge-Weber syndrome and venous malformation, respectively. In addition, we identified a novel AKT1 p.Q79K mutation in Proteus syndrome and MAP3K3 p.E387D mutation in verrucous venous malformation. CONCLUSIONS The somatic mutation spectrum of vascular malformations in Chinese population is similar to that reported in other populations, but non-hotspot PIK3CA mutations may also be prevalent. Molecular diagnosis may help the clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of these pediatric patients with vascular malformations.
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- Bin Zhang
- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
- Department of Dermatology, Zhengzhou University, Affiliated Children's Hospital, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhengzhou University, Affiliated Children's Hospital, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhengzhou University, Affiliated Children's Hospital, Henan Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510091, China
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- Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, No.2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510091, China.
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- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University (National Center for Children's Health, China), No. 56 Nanlishi Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
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Mehrara BJ, Radtke AJ, Randolph GJ, Wachter BT, Greenwel P, Rovira II, Galis ZS, Muratoglu SC. The emerging importance of lymphatics in health and disease: an NIH workshop report. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e171582. [PMID: 37655664 PMCID: PMC10471172 DOI: 10.1172/jci171582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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The lymphatic system (LS) is composed of lymphoid organs and a network of vessels that transport interstitial fluid, antigens, lipids, cholesterol, immune cells, and other materials in the body. Abnormal development or malfunction of the LS has been shown to play a key role in the pathophysiology of many disease states. Thus, improved understanding of the anatomical and molecular characteristics of the LS may provide approaches for disease prevention or treatment. Recent advances harnessing single-cell technologies, clinical imaging, discovery of biomarkers, and computational tools have led to the development of strategies to study the LS. This Review summarizes the outcomes of the NIH workshop entitled "Yet to be Charted: Lymphatic System in Health and Disease," held in September 2022, with emphasis on major areas for advancement. International experts showcased the current state of knowledge regarding the LS and highlighted remaining challenges and opportunities to advance the field.
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- Babak J. Mehrara
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Lymphocyte Biology Section and Center for Advanced Tissue Imaging, Laboratory of Immune System Biology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Laje P, Smood B, Smith C, Pinto E, Krishnamurthy G, Taha D, Dori Y, Maeda K. Surgical creation of lymphocutaneous fistulas for the management of infants with central lymphatic obstruction. Pediatr Surg Int 2023; 39:257. [PMID: 37653245 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-023-05532-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Central lymphatic obstructions are associated with anasarca and high mortality. We hypothesized that opening dilated cutaneous lymphatic channels by creating a lymphocutaneous fistula (LCF) would decompress the lymphatic circulation and improve anasarca. METHODS We reviewed all patients that had at least one LCF created between 9/2019 and 12/2022. LCF efficacy was determined by changes in weight, urine/diuresis, ventilation, and clinical status. RESULTS We created eleven LCFs in four infants. LCFs initially drained 108 cc/kg/d (IQR68-265 cc/kg/d). Weights significantly decreased after LCF creation (6.9 [IQR6.1-8.1] kg vs. 6.1 [IQR 4.9-7.6] kg, P = 0.042). Ventilatory support decreased significantly in all patients after at least one LCF was created, and 3/4 patients (75%) had significantly lower peak inspiratory pressures (28 [IQR 25-31] cmH2O vs. 22 [IQR 22-24] cmH2O, P = 0.005; 36 [IQR36-38] cmH2O vs. 33 [IQR 33-35] cmH2O, P = 0.002; 36 [IQR 34-47] cmH2O vs. 28 [28-31] cmH2O, P = 0.002). LCFs remained patent for 29d (IQR 16-49d). LCFs contracted over time, and 6/11 (54.5%) were eventually revised. There were no complications. Two patients died from overwhelming disease, one died from unrelated causes, and one remains alive 29 months after their initial LCF. CONCLUSION LCFs provide safe and effective temporary lymphatic decompression in patients with central lymphatic obstruction. While LCFs are not a cure, they can serve as a bridge to more definitive therapies or spontaneous lymphatic remodeling. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Pablo Laje
- Division of General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, HUB Building-Suite 2527, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Cardiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of General, Thoracic and Fetal Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Boulevard, HUB Building-Suite 2527, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Radiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Cardiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Saibene AM, Rosso C, Felisati G, Pignataro L, Schindler A, Ghilardi G, Colletti G, Gaffuri M, Mozzanica F. Sirolimus treatment for paediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations: a systematic review. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 280:3529-3540. [PMID: 37115326 PMCID: PMC10313583 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-023-07991-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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PURPOSE This PRISMA-compliant systematic review aimed to assess risks and benefits of sirolimus treatment for paediatric lymphatic malformations by focusing not only on treatment efficacy but also on possible treatment-related adverse events, and treatment combinations with other techniques. METHODS Search criteria were applied to MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases and included all studies published up to March 2022 reporting paediatric lymphatic malformations treated with sirolimus. We selected all original studies that included treatment outcomes. After the removal of duplicates, selection of abstracts and full-text articles, and quality assessment, we reviewed eligible articles for patient demographics, lymphatic malformation type, size or stage, site, clinical response rates, sirolimus administration route and dose, related adverse events, follow-up time, and concurrent treatments. RESULTS Among 153 unique citations, 19 studies were considered eligible, with reported treatment data for 97 paediatric patients. Most studies (n = 9) were case reports. Clinical response was described for 89 patients, in whom 94 mild-to-moderate adverse events were reported. The most frequently administered treatment regimen was oral sirolimus 0.8 mg/m2 twice a day, with the aim of achieving a blood concentration of 10-15 ng/mL. CONCLUSION Despite promising results for sirolimus treatment in lymphatic malformation, the efficacy and safety profile of remains unclear due to the lack of high-quality studies. Systematic reporting of known side effects, especially in younger children, should assist clinicians in minimising treatment-associated risks. At the same time, we advocate for prospective multicentre studies with minimum reporting standards to facilitate improved candidate selection.
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- Alberto Maria Saibene
- Otolaryngology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Department of Health Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Via Antonio di Rudinì, 8, 20142, Milan, Italy.
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- Otolaryngology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Department of Health Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Via Antonio di Rudinì, 8, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Department of Health Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Via Antonio di Rudinì, 8, 20142, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica Chirurgica Generale, Department of Health Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery, Università Degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, San Giuseppe Hospital, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Pu Z, Shimizu Y, Hayashi T, Che Y, Suzuki J, Tsuzuki K, Narita S, Shibata R, Calvert JW, Murohara T. Cardiac Lymphatic Insufficiency Leads to Diastolic Dysfunction Via Myocardial Morphologic Change. JACC Basic Transl Sci 2023; 8:958-972. [PMID: 37719433 PMCID: PMC10504400 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2023.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Although cardiac lymphatic vessels have received increasing attention in recent years, there is still a knowledge gap between cardiac lymphatics and heart homeostasis in a normal heart. In the present study, we established a mouse model of cardiac lymphatic insufficiency ablating cardiac lymphatic collector vessels to reveal the crucial role of cardiac lymphatic vessels in maintaining cardiac homeostasis and the impact on cardiac function both in physiological and pathologic settings. Furthermore, therapeutic lymphangiogenesis improved the adverse effect on cardiac morphologic changes and functions. These findings suggest that the cardiac lymphatic system would be a novel therapeutic target for heart disease.
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- Zhongyue Pu
- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Cardiovascular Therapeutics, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Carlyle Fraser Heart Center, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Dudley AC, Griffioen AW. Pathological angiogenesis: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies. Angiogenesis 2023; 26:313-347. [PMID: 37060495 PMCID: PMC10105163 DOI: 10.1007/s10456-023-09876-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 96.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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In multicellular organisms, angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels from pre-existing ones, is an essential process for growth and development. Different mechanisms such as vasculogenesis, sprouting, intussusceptive, and coalescent angiogenesis, as well as vessel co-option, vasculogenic mimicry and lymphangiogenesis, underlie the formation of new vasculature. In many pathological conditions, such as cancer, atherosclerosis, arthritis, psoriasis, endometriosis, obesity and SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19), developmental angiogenic processes are recapitulated, but are often done so without the normal feedback mechanisms that regulate the ordinary spatial and temporal patterns of blood vessel formation. Thus, pathological angiogenesis presents new challenges yet new opportunities for the design of vascular-directed therapies. Here, we provide an overview of recent insights into blood vessel development and highlight novel therapeutic strategies that promote or inhibit the process of angiogenesis to stabilize, reverse, or even halt disease progression. In our review, we will also explore several additional aspects (the angiogenic switch, hypoxia, angiocrine signals, endothelial plasticity, vessel normalization, and endothelial cell anergy) that operate in parallel to canonical angiogenesis mechanisms and speculate how these processes may also be targeted with anti-angiogenic or vascular-directed therapies.
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- Andrew C Dudley
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA.
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- Angiogenesis Laboratory, Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Slack JC, Putra J, Callahan MJ, Church AJ, Teot LA, Eng W, Perez-Atayde AR. Splenic Lymphatic Malformation With Papillary Endothelial Proliferation: A Rare Histologic Variant or a Unique Entity? Am J Surg Pathol 2023; Publish Ahead of Print:00000478-990000000-00184. [PMID: 37334821 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000002070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system due to abnormalities that occur during the development of the lymphovascular system. Also known as lymphangiomas, they are usually multifocal, affect multiple organ systems, and are seen in a variety of developmental or overgrowth syndromes. Splenic lymphangiomas are uncommon and usually occur in the context of multiorgan lymphangiomatosis. Within the spleen, 7 prior cases have been reported of LMs with unusual papillary endothelial proliferations (PEPs), which can mimic more aggressive splenic lymphovascular tumors. It is not currently known if splenic LM-PEP represents a unique entity, or is simply an unusual, site-specific, morphologic variant of LM. To address this question, we conducted a retrospective, single-institutional review of this rare entity and systematically evaluated its clinical, histologic, radiologic, electron microscopical, and molecular features. In all 3 splenic LM-PEPs, the clinical course was benign, imaging demonstrated subcapsular lesions with characteristic "spoke-and-wheel" appearance, histology showed distinctive PEPs within lymphatic microcysts, immunohistochemistry confirmed a lymphatic endothelial phenotype and electron microscopy demonstrated lesional endothelial cells, rich in mitochondria and intermediate filaments with prominent cytoplasmic lumina and vacuoles and lacking Weibel-Palade granules. Occasional lymphothelial cells were situated within the cytoplasm of another lesional cell, appearing to be engulfed. Next-generation sequencing identified a PIK3CA mutation in 1 patient, while in 2 others no molecular alterations were identified. We conclude with a summary of all prior published cases and discuss key diagnostic elements that distinguish this benign entity from its more aggressive mimickers.
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Rogerson D, Alkelai A, Giordano J, Pantrangi M, Hsiao MC, Nhan-Chang CL, Motelow JE, Aggarwal V, Goldstein D, Wapner R, Shawber CJ. Investigation into the genetics of fetal congenital lymphatic anomalies. Prenat Diagn 2023; 43:703-716. [PMID: 36959127 PMCID: PMC10330091 DOI: 10.1002/pd.6345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Congenital lymphatic anomalies (LAs) arise due to defects in lymphatic development and often present in utero as pleural effusion, chylothorax, nuchal and soft tissue edema, ascites, or hydrops. Many LAs are caused by single nucleotide variants, which are not detected on routine prenatal testing. METHODS Demographic data were compared between two subcohorts, those with clinically significant fetal edema (CSFE) and isolated fetal edema. A targeted variant analysis of LA genes was performed using American College of Medical Genetics criteria on whole exome sequencing (WES) data generated for 71 fetal edema cases who remained undiagnosed after standard workup. RESULTS CSFE cases had poor outcomes, including preterm delivery, demise, and maternal preeclampsia. Pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants were identified in 7% (5/71) of cases, including variants in RASopathy genes, RASA1, SOS1, PTPN11, and a novel PIEZO1 variant. Variants of uncertain significance (VOUS) were identified in 45% (32/71) of cases. In CSFEs, VOUS were found in CELSR1, EPHB4, TIE1, PIEZO1, ITGA9, RASopathy genes, SOS1, SOS2, and RAF1. CONCLUSIONS WES identified pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants and VOUS in LA genes in 51% of fetal edema cases, supporting WES and expanded hydrops panels in cases of idiopathic fetal hydrops and fluid collections.
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- Daniella Rogerson
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians andSurgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Li D, Sheppard SE, March ME, Battig MR, Surrey LF, Srinivasan AS, Matsuoka LS, Tian L, Wang F, Seiler C, Dayneka J, Borst AJ, Matos MC, Paulissen SM, Krishnamurthy G, Nriagu B, Sikder T, Casey M, Williams L, Rangu S, O'Connor N, Thomas A, Pinto E, Hou C, Nguyen K, Pellegrino da Silva R, Chehimi SN, Kao C, Biroc L, Britt AD, Queenan M, Reid JR, Napoli JA, Low DM, Vatsky S, Treat J, Smith CL, Cahill AM, Snyder KM, Adams DM, Dori Y, Hakonarson H. Genomic profiling informs diagnoses and treatment in vascular anomalies. Nat Med 2023; 29:1530-1539. [PMID: 37264205 PMCID: PMC11184491 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-023-02364-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Vascular anomalies are malformations or tumors of the blood or lymphatic vasculature and can be life-threatening. Although molecularly targeted therapies can be life-saving, identification of the molecular etiology is often impeded by lack of accessibility to affected tissue samples, mosaicism or insufficient sequencing depth. In a cohort of 356 participants with vascular anomalies, including 104 with primary complex lymphatic anomalies (pCLAs), DNA from CD31+ cells isolated from lymphatic fluid or cell-free DNA from lymphatic fluid or plasma underwent ultra-deep sequencing thereby uncovering pathogenic somatic variants down to a variant allele fraction of 0.15%. A molecular diagnosis, including previously undescribed genetic causes, was obtained in 41% of participants with pCLAs and 72% of participants with other vascular malformations, leading to a new medical therapy for 63% (43/69) of participants and resulting in improvement in 63% (35/55) of participants on therapy. Taken together, these data support the development of liquid biopsy-based diagnostic techniques to identify previously undescribed genotype-phenotype associations and guide medical therapy in individuals with vascular anomalies.
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- Dong Li
- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Zebrafish Core, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Unit on Vascular Malformations, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Oral Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Section of Dermatology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Program, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Park SH, Lee JH, Salas EN, Kim M, Han JI, Lee K, Yoon H. Case report: Generalized lymphatic anomaly of multiple abdominal organs in a young dog. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1154210. [PMID: 37215469 PMCID: PMC10196241 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1154210] [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: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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A 9-month-old, female Pomeranian dog presented with vomiting and lethargy. Ultrasonography revealed multilobulated anechoic round shape structures at the ovarian and uterine locations. Through computed tomography scan, an extensive non-contrast multilobulated fluid-filled mass suspected of originating from the walls of the ovary, uterus, urinary bladder and rectum was observed. Ovariohysterectomy and urinary bladder biopsy were performed. Histopathological examination revealed numerous cystic lesions lined by plump cuboidal cells believed to be of epithelial origin. Immunohistochemical staining showed that the cyst-like lesions lining cells were strongly positive for lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaluronan receptor 1. Based on these results, lesions were identified as generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA), in which lymphangiomas develop in multiple organs. After 6 months follow-up, the size of the cysts remaining in the region of the bladder did not undergo much change. GLA should be included in the differential diagnosis when multiple cystic lesions are interspersed in multiple organs.
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- So-Hyeon Park
- Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- V Animal Medical Center, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Wildlife Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Wildlife Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Harish P. Janardhan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
- Department of Molecular, Cell, and Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Worcester, MA 01605 USA
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Hußmann M, Schulte D, Weischer S, Carlantoni C, Nakajima H, Mochizuki N, Stainier DYR, Zobel T, Koch M, Schulte-Merker S. Svep1 is a binding ligand of Tie1 and affects specific aspects of facial lymphatic development in a Vegfc-independent manner. eLife 2023; 12:82969. [PMID: 37097004 PMCID: PMC10129328 DOI: 10.7554/elife.82969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Multiple factors are required to form functional lymphatic vessels. Here, we uncover an essential role for the secreted protein Svep1 and the transmembrane receptor Tie1 during the development of subpopulations of the zebrafish facial lymphatic network. This specific aspect of the facial network forms independently of Vascular endothelial growth factor C (Vegfc) signalling, which otherwise is the most prominent signalling axis in all other lymphatic beds. Additionally, we find that multiple specific and newly uncovered phenotypic hallmarks of svep1 mutants are also present in tie1, but not in tie2 or vegfc mutants. These phenotypes are observed in the lymphatic vasculature of both head and trunk, as well as in the development of the dorsal longitudinal anastomotic vessel under reduced flow conditions. Therefore, our study demonstrates an important function for Tie1 signalling during lymphangiogenesis as well as blood vessel development in zebrafish. Furthermore, we show genetic interaction between svep1 and tie1 in vivo, during early steps of lymphangiogenesis, and demonstrate that zebrafish as well as human Svep1/SVEP1 protein bind to the respective Tie1/TIE1 receptors in vitro. Since compound heterozygous mutations for SVEP1 and TIE2 have recently been reported in human glaucoma patients, our data have clinical relevance in demonstrating a role for SVEP1 in TIE signalling in an in vivo setting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Melina Hußmann
- Institute of Cardiovascular Organogenesis and Regeneration, Faculty of Medicine, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Organogenesis and Regeneration, Faculty of Medicine, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
| | - Sarah Weischer
- Münster Imaging Network, Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre, Faculty of Biology, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
| | - Claudia Carlantoni
- Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Department of Developmental Genetics, Bad Nauheim, Germany
| | - Hiroyuki Nakajima
- Department of Cell Biology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Osaka, Japan
| | - Naoki Mochizuki
- Department of Cell Biology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Osaka, Japan
| | - Didier Y R Stainier
- Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, Department of Developmental Genetics, Bad Nauheim, Germany
| | - Thomas Zobel
- Münster Imaging Network, Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
| | - Manuel Koch
- Institute for Dental Research and Oral Musculoskeletal Biology, Center for Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
| | - Stefan Schulte-Merker
- Institute of Cardiovascular Organogenesis and Regeneration, Faculty of Medicine, WWU Münster, Münster, Germany
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