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Murugan AK, Al-Hindi H, Alzahrani AS. LncRNA GAS8-AS1 dinucleotide genetic variant n.713A>G, n.714T>C is associated with early-stage disease, lymph node, and distant metastasis in differentiated thyroid cancer. Endocrine 2024; 85:1278-1288. [PMID: 38580894 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03802-7] [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: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play an essential role in the epigenetic regulation of various key genes involved in vital cellular functions. A somatic dinucleotide mutation in the lncRNA GAS8-AS1 was reported in Chinese papillary thyroid cancer. However, GAS8-AS1 dinucleotide alteration and its impact have never been explored in differentiated thyroid cancers and other populations. METHODS We extracted genomic DNA from 265 DTCs and 97 normal healthy subjects, PCR amplified and Sanger sequenced to examine the GAS8-AS1 dinucleotide alteration. Calculated genotype/allele frequency to test Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (HWE) and performed a genetic model of inheritance to determine its association with DTC risk. Correlated the GAS8-AS1 dinucleotide variant distribution with clinical characteristics to find the association. Predicted GAS8-AS1 RNA secondary structure for wild type and variant using RemuRNA and RNAfold to assess the conformational changes. RESULTS GAS8-AS1 dinucleotide alteration (n.713A > G, rs55742939; n.714T > C, rs61118444) identified in DTCs is a germline variant not somatic. The GAS8-AS1 genotype and allele frequency significantly deviated for HWE in DTCs (χ2 = 37.954; p = 0.0001) though not associated with its risk. Dinucleotide variant distribution was remarkably associated with early-stage disease (p = 0.002), lymph node (p = 0.01), and distant metastasis (p = 0.01) in DTCs. The GAS8-AS1 bearing dinucleotide variant markedly showed conformational change compared to that of its wild type. CONCLUSIONS These findings indicate that GAS8-AS1 is genetically deregulated and implicated in several stages of DTC tumorigenesis suggesting it could be a promising prognostic biomarker in DTCs.
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- Avaniyapuram Kannan Murugan
- Division of Molecular Endocrinology, Department of Molecular Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Molecular Endocrinology, Department of Molecular Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, 11211, Saudi Arabia.
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Nasser T, Altirkistani BA, Bougis SM, Abu Ghasham AH, Nafadi IB. Outcomes of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Children and Adolescents at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah. Cureus 2024; 16:e65992. [PMID: 39100815 PMCID: PMC11295254 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Objective Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is rare in the pediatric population, with most data from the Western world. We aimed to describe the clinical presentation, treatment intervention, histopathological characteristics, complications, follow-up, and response to treatment in 17 patients with DTC at or below the age of 20 years. Interventions This was a retrospective cohort study at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We included patients aged younger than 20 years with DTC. Total or near-total thyroidectomy was performed in 82% of the patients, central and/or lateral neck dissection in 35% of cases, and radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation in 76% of cases. Results The study included 17 patients (14 females), with a median age of 16 years at the time of diagnosis. Thyroid nodules were the main complaint in 88% of the patients. Thyroid ultrasonography was the main method for the initial evaluation. Papillary cancer was the most common type of tumor, and lymph node spread was found in 82% of the patients. Moreover, 40% of the patients exhibited excellent responses to therapy, with 35% showing indeterminate results. Only 23.5% of the patients developed hypocalcemia postoperatively. Conclusions Classical papillary thyroid carcinoma was the predominant histopathological type, and most patients showed excellent responses to therapy, followed by indeterminate in most of the cases. The most common presentation was a neck nodule, signifying the role of thorough physical neck examinations. Finally, recurrence occurred in a minority of patients. However, none of these patients died.
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- Tariq Nasser
- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Department of Medicine/Endocrinology, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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de Sousa MSA, Nunes IN, Christiano YP, Sisdelli L, Cerutti JM. Genetic alterations landscape in paediatric thyroid tumours and/or differentiated thyroid cancer: Systematic review. Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2024; 25:35-51. [PMID: 37874477 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-023-09840-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is a rare disease in the paediatric population (≤ 18 years old. at diagnosis). Increasing incidence is reflected by increases in incidence for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) subtypes. Compared to those of adults, despite aggressive presentation, paediatric DTC has an excellent prognosis. As for adult DTC, European and American guidelines recommend individualised management, based on the differences in clinical presentation and genetic findings. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to identify the epidemiological landscape of all genetic alterations so far investigated in paediatric populations at diagnosis affected by thyroid tumours and/or DTC that have improved and/or informed preventive and/or curative diagnostic and prognostic clinical conduct globally. Fusions involving the gene RET followed by NTRK, ALK and BRAF, were the most prevalent rearrangements found in paediatric PTC. BRAF V600E was found at lower prevalence in paediatric (especially ≤ 10 years old) than in adults PTC. We identified TERT and RAS mutations at very low prevalence in most countries. DICER1 SNVs, while found at higher prevalence in few countries, they were found in both benign and DTC. Although the precise role of DICER1 is not fully understood, it has been hypothesised that additional genetic alterations, similar to that observed for RAS gene, might be required for the malignant transformation of these nodules. Regarding aggressiveness, fusion oncogenes may have a higher growth impact compared with BRAF V600E. We reported the shortcomings of the systematized research and outlined three key recommendations for global authors to improve and inform precision health approaches, glocally.
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- Maria Sharmila Alina de Sousa
- Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumours Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 andar, São Paulo, SP, 04039-032, Brazil
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- Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumours Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 andar, São Paulo, SP, 04039-032, Brazil
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- Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumours Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 andar, São Paulo, SP, 04039-032, Brazil
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- Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumours Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 andar, São Paulo, SP, 04039-032, Brazil
- PreScouter Inc., 29 E Madison St #500, Chicago, IL, 60602, USA
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- Genetic Bases of Thyroid Tumours Laboratory, Division of Genetics, Department of Morphology and Genetics and Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Rua Pedro de Toledo 669, 11 andar, São Paulo, SP, 04039-032, Brazil.
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Ben Ghashir N, Elomami A, Al Masoud R, Caponio VCA, Al Seddeeqi E. Recurrence and survival for patients with thyroid carcinoma in the pediatric age group in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi: retrospective analysis of a multicentre cohort. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2024; 37:52-61. [PMID: 38015567 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2023-0268] [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: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Pediatric thyroid cancer represents 2.3 % of thyroid cancers, and its long-term outcome data are sparse. There have not been studies in the UAE delineating its epidemiology, clinical and histological characteristics, and follow-up outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the clinical-pathological behavior, recurrence and survival rates in pediatrics with all types of thyroid cancer in the UAE. METHODS Multicentre retrospective chart review analysis of pediatric patients with thyroid carcinoma from January 2010 to December 2020 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. RESULTS Thirty-four patients were included, 85 % being females. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) was the commonest type of thyroid cancer (88 %) vs. follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) (11.8 %). Almost half of our patients had a multifocal disease, 26 % had lymphovascular invasion (LVI), and 21 % had extrathyroidal extension (ETE). There were no mortalities during follow-up. 85 % of patients exhibited complete remission, while 15 % of patients showed evidence of progressive residual or recurrent disease. One patient had metastasis to lymph nodes and lungs. CONCLUSIONS There were similar trends of incidence, sex prevalence, and histopathological patterns as the ones observed internationally. Potential risk factors in our population include a family history of thyroid cancer and obesity. The lower rate of ETE, LVI, metastasis, and recurrence indicates a possibly less aggressive disease.
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- Najla Ben Ghashir
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- General Pediatrics, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Al-Ibraheem A, Al-Shammaa M, Abdlkadir AS, Istatieh F, Al-Rasheed U, Pascual T, Rihani R, Halalsheh H, Ismael T, Khalaf A, Sultan I, Mohamad I, Abdel-Razeq H, Mansour A. Survival Trends in Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Middle Eastern Perspective. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:158. [PMID: 38276287 PMCID: PMC10820815 DOI: 10.3390/life14010158] [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: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (pedDTC) is a rare pediatric malignancy with an increasing incidence over time. To date, there is a paucity of literature specifically addressing pedDTC within the context of Middle Eastern ethnicity. This retrospective study aimed to assess the risk-stratifying factors for overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) in pediatric DTC patients from Iraq and Jordan. The medical records of 81 patients from two tertiary cancer institutes were retrieved. Kaplan-Meier analysis was employed to investigate OS and EFS, and the Cox proportional hazards model was employed to estimate hazard ratios. All patients underwent surgery and radioactive iodine therapy, with a median age of 14 and an interquartile range of 12-15. Lymph node involvement was observed in 55% of cases, while distant metastases were present in 13.5%. After a median follow-up period of 68 months, the 10-year survival rate was determined to be 94%, while the 10-year EFS rate was 58%. EFS was negatively impacted by cervical lymph node metastases and early age of diagnosis (p ≤ 0.01, each). Therefore, pediatrics with initial cervical lymph node metastases and those diagnosed before puberty tend to experience poorer EFS, which may justify the need for more aggressive management plans.
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- Akram Al-Ibraheem
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
- School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Hospital, Bab Al-Muadham, Baghdad 10047, Iraq
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Al-Amal National Hospital, Al-Andalus Square, Baghdad 10069, Iraq
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Quezon City 1101, Philippines
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Warith International Cancer Institute, Karbala 56001, Iraq
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
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Li H, He Y, Zhao L, Song Y, Liu Y, Zhu Y, Liu S. Impact of lateral cervical lymph node metastasis on lung metastasis in pediatric thyroid cancer: A correlation study. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104063. [PMID: 37769503 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104063] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer (TC) frequently manifests with lung metastases in the pediatric population, occurring at a significant rate of 30 %. This study aims to evaluate the impact of regional patterns of cervical lymph node metastases on lung metastases in pediatric TC. METHODS Retrospective analysis was conducted on data from pediatric TC patients spanning the years 2000 to 2018. We compared the rates of lymph node metastasis (LNR), the number of lymph node metastases, and the number of dissected lymph nodes in the central and lateral cervical regions between patients with and without lung metastases. Statistical methods were employed to adjust for confounders during hypothesis testing. RESULTS A total of 227 pediatric patients, with a median age of 15.12 ± 2.84 years, were included in the study. Of these, 202 (89 %) exhibited LN metastasis, with 40(17.62 %) patients presenting with lung metastasis. Patients with lung metastases were found to be younger (13.40 ± 3.11 vs. 15.50 ± 2.64, p < 0.001), had larger primary tumor diameters (3.49 ± 1.98 vs. 2.31 ± 1.45, p < 0.001), and exhibited a higher number of lymph node metastases (23.40 ± 10.75 vs. 14.65 ± 13.16, p < 0.001). Notably, in patients with LN metastases, the presence of >12 lateral cervical lymph node metastases emerged as a significant risk factor for lung metastases. Among children with metachronous lung metastases, the median time to detection of lung metastases was 43 (12-132) months, and they appeared to receive a greater proportion of radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment compared to those with synchronous lung metastases. CONCLUSION Lateral cervical lymph node metastasis independently predicts the likelihood of lung metastases in pediatric TC. Furthermore, our findings emphasize the importance of thorough examination of the lungs during follow-up, particularly when the number of metastatic lateral cervical lymph nodes exceeds 12.
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- Han Li
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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Parvathareddy SK, Siraj AK, Annaiyappanaidu P, Siraj N, Al-Rasheed M, Al-Haqawi W, Qadri Z, Siddiqui K, Al-Sobhi SS, Al-Dayel F, Al-Kuraya KS. Predictive risk factors for distant metastasis in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer from Saudi Arabia. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1228049. [PMID: 37867506 PMCID: PMC10587684 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1228049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background Despite their excellent prognosis, children and young adults (CAYA) with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) tend to have more frequent occurrence of distant metastasis (DM) compared to adult DTC. Data about DM in CAYA from Middle Eastern ethnicity is limited. Methods Medical records of 170 patients with DTC ≤18 years were retrospectively reviewed. Clinico-pathological factors associated with lung metastasis in CAYA, their clinical presentation and outcome were analyzed. Rick factors related to distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) for the whole cohort were evaluated. Results DM was observed in 27 patients and all were lung metastasis. Lung metastasis was significantly associated with younger age (≤15 years), extrathyroidal extension (ETE), multifocal tumors, bilaterality, presence of lymph node (LN) disease and high post-operative stimulated thyroglobulin (sTg). Highest negative predictive values were seen with low post-operative sTg (97.9%), absence of LN disease (93.8%), absence of ETE (92.2%) and age older than 15 years (92.9%). Post-therapy whole body scan (WBS) identified most of the lung metastasis (21 of 27; 77.8%). Upon evaluating patients response according to ATA guidelines, excellent response was seen in only one patient, while biochemical persistence and structural persistence were seen in 11.1% (3/27) and 77.8% (21/27), respectively. Elevated post-operative sTg (>10ng/ml) was the only risk factor found to be significantly associated with both biochemical persistence (with or without structural persistence (p = 0.0143)) and structural persistence (p = 0.0433). Cox regression analysis identified age and post-operative sTg as independent risk factors related to DMFS. Based on these two risk factors for DMFS, patients were divided into 3 groups: low risk (no risk factors), intermediate risk (1 risk factor) and high risk (both risk factors). 20-year DMFS rates in the low-, intermediate- and high-risk groups were 100.0%, 81.3% and 23.7% respectively (p < 0.0001). Conclusion Higher suspicion for metastatic pediatric DTC should be considered in patients who are young, have LN disease, extrathyroidal extension and elevated post-operative sTg. Persistent disease, despite therapy, is very common and it appears to be related to post-operative sTg level. Hence, risk adaptive management is desirable in CAYA with DTC.
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- Sandeep Kumar Parvathareddy
- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology-oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Human Cancer Genomic Research, Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Schultz KAP, Chintagumpala M, Piao J, Chen KS, Gartrell R, Christison-Lagay E, Berry JL, Shah R, Laetsch TW. Children's Oncology Group's 2023 blueprint for research: Rare tumors. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2023; 70 Suppl 6:e30574. [PMID: 37458616 PMCID: PMC10529839 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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The Children's Oncology Group (COG) Rare Tumor Committee includes the Infrequent Tumor and Retinoblastoma subcommittees, encompassing a wide range of extracranial solid tumors that do not fall within another COG disease committee. Current therapeutic trial development focuses on nasopharyngeal carcinoma, adrenocortical carcinoma, pleuropulmonary blastoma, colorectal carcinoma, melanoma, and thyroid carcinoma. Given the rarity of these tumors, novel strategies and international collaborative efforts are necessary to advance research and improve outcomes.
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, Yale New-Haven Children’s Hospital, New Haven, CT
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- The Vision Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, The Saban Research Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USC Roski Eye Institute, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Cancer and Blood Disease Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Li Y, Gao X, Guo T, Liu J. Development and validation of a nomogram for risk of pulmonary metastasis in non-papillary thyroid carcinoma: A SEER-based study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e34581. [PMID: 37565907 PMCID: PMC10419445 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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In this study, a nomogram was established and validated by assessing the risk factors for the development of pulmonary metastases in patients with non-papillary thyroid carcinoma (NPTC) and was used to predict the risk of developing pulmonary metastases. Demographic and clinicopathological variables of patients with NPTC from 2010 to 2015 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database were retrospectively analyzed, and independent risk factors were identified using χ2 tests and full subset regression analysis. Based on this, a nomogram was developed and validated for predicting the risk of pulmonary metastasis in patients with NPTC. The predictive performance of the nomogram was calculated using the consistency index, and the clinical application value of the nomogram was evaluated using calibration curve and decision curve analyses. In addition, risk stratification of patients with NPTC based on these results was performed to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of patients with pulmonary metastases in the clinic. Data from 1435 patients with NPTC were used for the analysis based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Statistical analysis yielded a high risk of pulmonary metastasis in patients with older age, high T-stage, poorly differentiated, undifferentiated thyroid carcinoma, follicular thyroid carcinoma (NOS), and the presence of other distant metastases. We further developed a nomogram with a consistency index of 0.898 (95% confidence interval: 0.880-0.920) in the training cohort and 0.895 (95% confidence interval: 0.862-0.927) in the validation cohort. The calibration curve and decision curve analyses also demonstrated the strong reliability and accuracy of this clinical prediction model. In this study, a nomogram was constructed to accurately identify patients with NPTC at a high risk of pulmonary metastasis, which will help clinicians in personalized decision-making.
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- Yonghao Li
- The First Clinical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- The First Clinical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- The First Clinical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Salman R, Nguyen HN, Sher AC, Hallam KA, Seghers VJ, Sammer MBK. Diagnostic performance of artificial intelligence for pediatric pulmonary nodule detection in computed tomography of the chest. Clin Imaging 2023; 101:50-55. [PMID: 37301051 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2023.05.019] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PURPOSE To test the performance of a commercially available adult pulmonary nodule detection artificial intelligence (AI) tool in pediatric CT chests. METHODS 30 consecutive chest CTs with or without contrast of patients ages 12-18 were included. Images were retrospectively reconstructed at 3 mm and 1 mm slice thickness. AI for detection of lung nodules in adults (Syngo CT Lung Computer Aided Detection (CAD)) was evaluated. 3 mm axial images were retrospectively reviewed by two pediatric radiologists (reference read) who determined the location, type, and size of nodules. Lung CAD results at 3 mm and 1 mm slice thickness were compared to reference read by two other pediatric radiologists. Sensitivity (Sn) and positive predictive value (PPV) were analyzed. RESULTS The radiologists identified 109 nodules. At 1 mm, CAD detected 70 nodules; 43 true positive (Sn = 39 %), 26 false positive (PPV = 62 %), and 1 nodule which had not been identified by radiologists. At 3 mm, CAD detected 60 nodules; 28 true positive (Sn = 26 %), 30 false positive (PPV = 48 %) and 2 nodules which had not been identified by radiologists. There were 103 solid nodules (47 measuring < 3 mm) and 6 subsolid nodules (5 measuring < 5 mm). When excluding 52 nodules (solid < 3 mm and subsolid < 5 mm) based on algorithm conditions, the Sn increased to 68 % at 1 mm and 49 % at 3 mm but there was no significant change in the PPV measuring 60 % at 1 mm and 48 % at 3 mm. CONCLUSION The adult Lung CAD showed low sensitivity in pediatric patients, but better performance at thinner slice thickness and when smaller nodules were excluded.
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- Rida Salman
- Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology, Division of Body Imaging, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology, Division of Body Imaging, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology, Division of Body Imaging, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Edward B. Singleton Department of Radiology, Division of Body Imaging, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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Thiesmeyer JW, Egan CE, Greenberg JA, Beninato T, Zarnegar R, Fahey Iii TJ, Finnerty BM. Prepubertal Children with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Present with More Invasive Disease Than Adolescents and Young Adults. Thyroid 2023; 33:214-222. [PMID: 36355601 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2022.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Introduction: Pediatric papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTCs) are more invasive than adult PTCs. No large, contemporary cohort study has been conducted to determine whether younger children are at higher risk for advanced disease at presentation compared to adolescents. We aimed to describe pediatric PTC and contextualize its characteristics with a young adult comparison cohort. Methods: The National Cancer Database was interrogated for pediatric and young adult PTCs diagnosed between 2004 and 2017. Clinical variables were compared between prepubertal (≤10 years old), adolescent (11-18 years old), and young adult (19-39 years old) groups. Multivariable logistic regression modeling for independent predictors of metastases was conducted. A subanalysis of microcarcinomas (size ≤10 mm) was performed. Results: A total of 4860 pediatric (prepubertal n = 274, adolescents n = 4586) and 101,159 young adult patients were included. Prepubertal patients presented with more extensive burden of disease, including significantly larger primary tumors, higher prevalence of nodal and distant metastases, and increased frequency of features such as lymphovascular invasion, and extrathyroidal extension (ETE). Prepubertal age was an independent predictor of positive regional nodes (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.36 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.01-1.84], p = 0.04) and distant metastatic disease (AOR = 3.12 [CI 1.96-4.96], p < 0.001). However, there was no difference in survival between groups (p = 0.32). Prepubertal age independently predicted lymph node metastases for microcarcinomas (AOR = 2.19 [CI 1.10-4.36], p = 0.03). Prepubertal (n = 41) versus adolescent (n = 937) patient age was associated with gross ETE (p = 0.004), even with primary tumors ≤1 cm in size. Conclusions: Patients aged <11 years old present with more advanced disease than adolescents, with a higher likelihood of nodal and distant metastatic disease at time of diagnosis, although survival is high. Prepubertal children undergo more extensive treatment, likely reflective of more invasive disease at the outset, even in the setting of a subcentimeter primary tumor.
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- Jessica W Thiesmeyer
- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Zampella E, Piscopo L, Manganelli M, Volpe F, Nappi C, Gaudieri V, Pace L, Schlumberger M, Cuocolo A, Klain M. Prognostic value of 12-month response to therapy in pediatric patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. Endocrine 2023; 80:612-618. [PMID: 36692657 PMCID: PMC10199830 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-023-03309-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE In pediatric patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) we assessed the prognostic value of the 12-month response to therapy after initial treatment with surgery and radioactive iodine (RAI). METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 94 pediatric patients with DTC, treated with surgery and RAI who were initially classified as low, intermediate or high risk of relapse of disease according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines. Twelve months after RAI administration the response to therapy was assessed by serum thyroglobulin (Tg) measurement and neck ultrasound and patients were classified as having excellent response (ER) or no-ER. RESULTS At the 12 months evaluation, 62 (66%) patients had ER and 32 (34%) no-ER. During a mean follow-up time of 86 months (range 9-517), 19 events occurred (20% cumulative event rate). Events occurred more frequently in younger patients (p < 0.05), in those at ATA intermediate/high risk (p < 0.01) and with a pre-RAI therapy Tg level > 10 ng/mL (p < 0.001), and in those with no-ER (p < 0.001). At multivariate analysis, the evidence of no-ER was the only independent predictor of events. CONCLUSION In pediatric patients with DTC, the response to therapy evaluated 12 months after initial treatment has an independent prognostic impact and is able to predict mid-term outcome. Patients with no-ER at 12 months after RAI therapy should be closely followed-up.
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- Emilia Zampella
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Consultant, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Tian T, Huang S, Dai H, Qi M, Liu B, Huang R. Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Pulmonary Metastases of Papillary Thyroid Cancer in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:306-314. [PMID: 36226635 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac600] [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: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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CONTEXT Few studies have explored radioactive iodine-refractory (RAIR) disease in children, adolescents, and young adults with papillary thyroid cancer (CAYA-PTC). OBJECTIVE This study systematically investigated the clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis of CAYA-PTC with RAIR disease. METHODS Sixty-five patients with PTC aged ≤20 years were enrolled in this study, and all patients were confirmed to have pulmonary metastases. Clinicopathologic profiles were compared between the radioactive iodine-avid (RAIA) and RAIR groups. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for RAIR status and progressive disease (PD). Gene alterations were detected in 17 patients. RESULTS Overall, 20 patients were included in the RAIR group, accounting for 30.8% (20/65) of all patients. No significant difference in pathologic characteristics was observed between patients aged <15 years and patients aged 15-20 years, but younger patients were more likely to develop RAIR disease (hazard ratio [HR] 3.500, 95% CI 1.134-10.803, P = .023). RET fusions were the most common genetic alterations in CAYA-PTC, but an association with RAIR disease was not detected (P = .210). RAIR disease (HR 10.008, 95% CI 2.427-41.268, P = .001) was identified as an independent predictor of PD. The Kaplan-Meier curve revealed a lower progression-free survival (PFS) and disease-specific survival (DSS) rate in the RAIR group than in the RAIA group (P < .001 and P = .039). Likewise, RAIR disease was a risk factor for unfavorable PFS in patients aged <15 years (P < .001). CONCLUSION RAIR disease occurs in one-third of CAYA-PTC with pulmonary metastases. Younger patients (aged < 15 years) are more susceptible to RAIR status, which leads to unfavorable PFS and DSS.
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- Tian Tian
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Thyroid cancer is rare in children but its incidence is increasing. Recent data have clarified important similarities and differences between thyroid cancers originating in childhood and in adulthood. The genetic drivers of pediatric thyroid cancers are similar to those in adult tumors but comprise more gene fusions and fewer point mutations. Clinically, despite frequent metastatic spread, pediatric thyroid cancer has an excellent prognosis and mortality is rare. Therefore, treatment approaches must weigh carefully the morbidity of thyroid cancer treatments against their benefits. Current key questions include which children require total thyroidectomy rather than more limited-and safer-lobectomy, and in which children does the benefit of radioactive iodine therapy outweigh its risk of inducing a secondary malignancy. Finally, molecular therapies targeting genetic drivers of thyroid cancer now provide effective treatment for children with progressive, radioiodine-refractory disease, as well as opportunities to explore novel neoadjuvant uses that facilitate therapeutic surgery or radioactive iodine.
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- Christine E Cherella
- Thyroid Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Thyroid Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Perez MN, Halada S, Isaza A, Sisko L, Mostoufi-Moab S, Bauer AJ, Barakat LP. Health-Related Quality of Life at Diagnosis for Pediatric Thyroid Cancer Patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 108:e169-e177. [PMID: 36330655 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT Pediatric thyroid cancer (TC) incidence rates are increasing, yet TC has one of the highest survival rates. Despite increased prevalence, little is known about youth adjustment to TC, particularly compared to other pediatric cancers. OBJECTIVE The current study sought to describe health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in pediatric TC patients early after diagnosis compared to other pediatric cancer patients and healthy youth and examine predictors of HRQoL. DESIGN Patients completed psychosocial questionnaires as part of a clinic-based screening program around time of surgery. TC HRQoL was compared to other pediatric cancer and healthy youth reported norms. Clinical and demographic data extracted from the medical record were examined for predictors of HRQoL. SETTING Pediatric Thyroid Center. PATIENTS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS Pediatric TC patients (ages 8.5-23.4 years) and their caregivers. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (HRQoL) and distress thermometer. RESULTS Findings evidenced significantly higher HRQoL for TC patients than other pediatric cancers for all but emotional and school functioning. Compared to healthy youth, TC patients reported significantly lower functioning, except comparable social functioning. No significant differences in HRQoL were identified based on disease severity, thyroid disease history, or treatment. Patient distress was associated with HRQoL. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest general resilience in TC patients compared to youth with other cancers, yet worse HRQoL than peers. Early universal screening is warranted due to a short TC treatment regimen. If administrative barriers preclude comprehensive screening, the single-item distress thermometer may identify patients for further comprehensive screening.
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- Megan N Perez
- Cancer Center, Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; USA
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- Thyroid Center, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; USA
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- Thyroid Center, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; USA
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- Thyroid Center, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; USA
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- Cancer Center, Division of Oncology, 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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- Thyroid Center, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, 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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- Cancer Center, Division of Oncology, 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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Zhang X, Lu Z, Zhang G, Li S, Zhao A, Miao Y, Wang W. Risk Factors for Pulmonary Metastasis in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Patients and the Significance of Changes in Matrix Metalloproteinase 13 and microRNA-142 Levels. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:6820281. [PMID: 36118948 PMCID: PMC9467699 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6820281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This work aims to explore the risk factors of lung metastasis (LM) in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) (LM-DTC) and the effect of treatment and to detect the relationship between LM-DTC and the levels of matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13) and micro ribonucleic acid (RNA)-142 (miR-142) in peripheral blood. The data of 420 patients with DTC who are admitted from March 2020 to December 2021 are collected and divided into a non-metastasis group (non-LM group) of 400 cases and metastasis group (LM group) of 20 cases according whether the mung metastasis is found. In addition, risk factors of LM-DTC are analysed and compared. The results of multivariate logistic analysis show that age, disease course, and imaging timing are independent influencing factors of the radionuclide treatment effect. Follicular carcinoma, abnormal expressions of MMP-13, and miR-142 can increase the risk of LM-DTC. MMP-13 and miR-142 can be undertaken as auxiliary diagnostic biological indicators.
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- Xiaoyang Zhang
- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Breast and Thyroid Surgery Ward, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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Waguespack SG, Tewari SO, Busaidy NL, Zafereo ME. Larotrectinib Before Initial Radioactive Iodine Therapy in Pediatric TRK Fusion-Positive Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Time to Reconsider the Treatment Paradigm for Distantly Metastatic Disease? JCO Precis Oncol 2022; 6:e2100467. [PMID: 35420905 PMCID: PMC9029926 DOI: 10.1200/po.21.00467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Steven G Waguespack
- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.,Department of Pediatrics-Patient Care, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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Stosic A, Fuligni F, Anderson ND, Davidson S, de Borja R, Acker M, Forte V, Campisi P, Propst EJ, Wolter NE, Chami R, Mete O, Malkin D, Shlien A, Wasserman JD. Diverse Oncogenic Fusions and Distinct Gene Expression Patterns Define the Genomic Landscape of Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Cancer Res 2021; 81:5625-5637. [PMID: 34535459 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-21-0761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pediatric papillary thyroid carcinoma (PPTC) is clinically distinct from adult-onset disease. Although there are higher rates of metastasis and recurrence in PPTC, prognosis remains highly favorable. Molecular characterization of PPTC has been lacking. Historically, only 40% to 50% of childhood papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) were known to be driven by genomic variants common to adult PTC; oncogenic drivers in the remainder were unknown. This contrasts with approximately 90% of adult PTC driven by a discrete number of variants. In this study, 52 PPTCs underwent candidate gene testing, followed in a subset by whole-exome and transcriptome sequencing. Within these samples, candidate gene testing identified variants in 31 (60%) tumors, while exome and transcriptome sequencing identified oncogenic variants in 19 of 21 (90%) remaining tumors. The latter were enriched for oncogenic fusions, with 11 nonrecurrent fusion transcripts, including two previously undescribed fusions, STRN-RET and TG-PBF. Most fusions were associated with 3' receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) moieties: RET, MET, ALK, and NTRK3. For advanced (distally metastatic) tumors, a driver variant was described in 91%. Gene expression analysis defined three clusters that demonstrated distinct expression of genes involved in thyroid differentiation and MAPK signaling. Among RET-CCDC6-driven tumors, gene expression in pediatric tumors was distinguishable from that in adults. Collectively, these results show that the genomic landscape of pediatric PTC is different from adult PTC. Moreover, they identify genomic drivers in 98% of PPTCs, predominantly oncogenic fusion transcripts involving RTKs, with a pronounced impact on gene expression. Notably, most advanced tumors were driven by a variant for which targeted systemic therapy exists. SIGNIFICANCE: This study highlights important distinctions between the genomes and transcriptomes of pediatric and adult papillary thyroid carcinoma, with implications for understanding the biology, diagnosis, and treatment of advanced disease in children.
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- Ana Stosic
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Genome Informatics, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Toronto, Ontario
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Anatomical Pathology, Laboratory Medicine Program, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Haematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. .,Department of Pediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. .,Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Genetics and Genome Biology Program, The Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Franco AT, Ricarte-Filho JC, Laetsch TW, Bauer AJ. Oncogene-specific inhibition in the treatment of advanced pediatric thyroid cancer. J Clin Invest 2021; 131:e152696. [PMID: 34523607 DOI: 10.1172/jci152696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common form of differentiated thyroid cancer in the pediatric population and represents the second most common malignancy in adolescent females. Historically, PTC has been classified on the basis of histology, however, accumulating data indicate that molecular subtyping based on somatic oncogenic alterations along with gene expression profiling can better predict clinical behavior and may provide opportunities to incorporate oncogene-specific inhibitory therapy to improve the response to radioactive iodine (RAI). In this issue of the JCI, Y.A. Lee, H. Lee, and colleagues showed that oncogenic fusions were more commonly associated with invasive disease, increased expression of MAPK signaling pathway genes (ERK score), and decreased expression of the sodium-iodine symporter, which was restored by RET- and NTRK-inhibitory therapy. These findings lend credence to the idea of reclassifying pediatric thyroid cancers using a three-tiered system, rather than the two-tiered adult system, and open avenues for the treatment of progressive, RAI-refractory PTC in patients.
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- Aime T Franco
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Toraih EA, Hussein MH, Zerfaoui M, Attia AS, Marzouk Ellythy A, Mostafa A, Ruiz EML, Shama MA, Russell JO, Randolph GW, Kandil E. Site-Specific Metastasis and Survival in Papillary Thyroid Cancer: The Importance of Brain and Multi-Organ Disease. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13071625. [PMID: 33915699 PMCID: PMC8037301 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13071625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction-heterogeneity in clinical outcomes and survival was observed in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and distant metastases. Here, we investigated the effect of distant metastases sites on survival in PTC patients. Methods-patients with a diagnosis of PTC and known metastases were identified using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (1975-2016). Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to analyze the effect of distant metastases sites on thyroid cancer-specific survival (TCSS) and overall survival (OS). Results-from 89,694 PTC patients, 1819 (2%) developed distant metastasis at the initial diagnosis, of whom 26.3% presented with the multiple-organ disease. The most common metastatic sites were lung (53.4%), followed by bone (28.1%), liver (8.3%), and brain (4.7%). In metastatic patients, thyroid cancer-specific death accounted for 73.2%. Kaplan-Meier curves showed decreased OS in patients with metastases to the brain (median OS = 5 months) and liver (median OS = 6 months) compared to lung (median OS = 10 months) and bone (median OS = 23 months). Moreover, multiple organ metastasis had a higher mortality rate (67.4%) compared to single organ metastasis (51.2%, p < 0.001). Using multivariate analysis, risk factors that significantly influence TCSS and OS were male gender (HR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.17-2.94, p < 0.001, and HR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.40-2.57, p = 0.009), higher tumor grade (HR = 7.31, 95% CI = 2.13-25.0, p < 0.001 and HR = 4.76, 95% CI = 3.93-5.76, p < 0.001), multiple organ involvement (HR = 6.52, 95% CI = 1.50-28.39, p = 0.026 and HR = 5.08, 95% CI = 1.21-21.30, p = 0.013), and brain metastasis (HR = 1.82, 95% CI = 1.15-2.89, p < 0.001 and HR = 4.21, 95% CI = 2.20-8.07, p = 0.010). Conclusion-the pattern of distant metastatic organ involvement was associated with variability in OS in PTC. Multi-organ metastasis and brain involvement are associated with lower survival rates in PTC. Knowledge of the patterns of distant metastasis is crucial to personalize the treatment and follow-up strategies.
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- Eman A. Toraih
- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
- Genetics Unit, Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
- Correspondence: (E.A.T.); (E.K.); Tel.: +1-504-988-7407 (E.A.T.); Fax: +1-504-988-4762 (E.A.T.)
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (A.M.E.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
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- Division of Head and Neck Endocrine Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
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- Division of Thyroid and Parathyroid Endocrine Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA; (M.H.H.); (M.Z.); (A.S.A.); (E.M.L.R.); (M.A.S.)
- Correspondence: (E.A.T.); (E.K.); Tel.: +1-504-988-7407 (E.A.T.); Fax: +1-504-988-4762 (E.A.T.)
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Nies M, Vassilopoulou-Sellin R, Bassett RL, Yedururi S, Zafereo ME, Cabanillas ME, Sherman SI, Links TP, Waguespack SG. Distant Metastases From Childhood Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Clinical Course and Mutational Landscape. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:e1683-e1697. [PMID: 33382403 PMCID: PMC7993569 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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CONTEXT Distant metastases (DM) from childhood differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) are uncommon and published studies are limited. OBJECTIVE This work aimed to describe the outcomes of patients with DM from childhood DTC and to evaluate the molecular landscape of these tumors. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary cancer center including patients with pediatric DTC (diagnosed at age ≤ 18 years from 1946 to 2019) and DM. RESULTS We identified 148 patients; 144 (97%) had papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and 104 (70%) were female. Median age at DTC diagnosis was 13.4 years (interquartile range [IQR], 9.9-15.9 years). Evaluable individuals received a median of 2 (IQR, 1-3) radioactive iodine (RAI) treatments at a median cumulative administered activity of 238.0 mCi (IQR, 147.5-351.0 mCi). The oncogenic driver was determined in 64 of 69 PTC samples: RET fusion (38/64; 59%), NTRK1/3 fusions (18/64; 28%), and the BRAF V600E mutation (8/64; 13%). At last evaluation, 93% had persistent disease. The median overall and disease-specific survival after DTC diagnosis were 50.7 and 52.8 years, respectively. Eight (5%) PTC patients died of disease after a median of 30.7 years (IQR, 20.6-37.6 years). CONCLUSION Childhood DTC with DM persists in most patients despite multiple courses of RAI, but disease-specific death is uncommon, typically occurring decades after diagnosis. Fusion genes are highly prevalent in PTC, and all identified molecular alterations have appropriate targeted therapies. Future studies should focus on expanding genotype-phenotype correlations, determining how to integrate molecularly targeted therapy into treatment paradigms, and relying less on repeated courses of RAI to achieve cure in patients with DM from childhood DTC.
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- Marloes Nies
- Department of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, GZ Groningen, the Netherlands
- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Abdominal Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, GZ Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Pediatrics–Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Correspondence: Steven G. Waguespack, MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Endocrine Neoplasia & Hormonal Disorders, 1400 Pressler St, Unit 1461, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Wassner AJ. Risk Stratification in Pediatric Thyroid Cancer: Growing Evidence for Individualized Therapy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:e1471-e1472. [PMID: 33124665 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Ari J Wassner
- Thyroid Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Chesover AD, Vali R, Hemmati SH, Wasserman JD. Lung Metastasis in Children with Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Factors Associated with Diagnosis and Outcomes of Therapy. Thyroid 2021; 31:50-60. [PMID: 32517539 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2020.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Background: Lung metastasis from differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in children and young adults (CAYA) is estimated at 25%, which is 3-4 times higher than in adults. Lung metastases may respond to radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy and overall survival is excellent. Associations with lung metastasis include lateral lymph node (LN) disease although CAYA data are limited. We investigated factors associated with lung metastasis in children and adolescents and described their presentation and outcome. Methods: A retrospective review of medical records from 1998 to 2017 in patients aged <18 years treated at a tertiary pediatric center was carried out. Data on age, clinical features at diagnosis, histology, biochemistry, imaging, RAI therapy, and outcome were collected. Results: Patients treated for DTC totaled 98 and 19 of 98 (19%) patients had lung metastasis; 17 of 19 (89%) patients were identified within 6 months from thyroidectomy. Patients with lung metastasis were younger (p < 0.001)-40% <13 years old had lung metastasis-and had a larger primary tumor diameter (p = 0.01). Absence of LN disease had negative predictive values ≥90% (p < 0.02). Patients with lung metastasis had a higher postoperative thyrotropin-stimulated thyroglobulin (Tg) (p < 0.001), ≥2 ng/mL in 10 of 11 (91%) patients, and 100% had an elevated preoperative Tg (>60 ng/mL). Post-therapy whole body scan (WBS) identified most metastasis (13 of 17 patients), which were mostly diffuse (11 of 19 patients). Discordant findings were found between WBS and computed tomography (CT) at diagnosis (2 patients), WBS and CT during surveillance (3 patients), and diagnostic and post-therapy WBS (2 patients). Final outcome was "excellent" in 3 of 19 (16%) patients, "biochemically persistent" in 1 of 19 (5%) patients, "structurally persistent" in 13 of 19 (68%) patients-including 1 death-and indeterminate in 2 of 19 (11%) patients. Postoperative Tg correlated with response to therapy. Lung metastasis pattern and RAI cumulative activity were not predictive of response to therapy. Conclusions: Lung metastases are mostly observed at diagnosis of DTC and higher suspicion should be maintained in CAYA who are younger, have LN disease, and have elevated postoperative Tg. Preoperative Tg shows promise as another predictive marker, but limited sample size precludes generalization. "Excellent" response to therapy is uncommon-multiple RAI courses do not necessarily improve outcome-response appears unrelated to RAI activity or metastasis pattern.
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- Alexander D Chesover
- Divisions of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Divisions of Nuclear Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Divisions of Nuclear Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
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- Divisions of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Li C, Wu Q, Sun S. Radioactive Iodine Therapy in Patients With Thyroid Carcinoma With Distant Metastases: A SEER-Based Study. Cancer Control 2020; 27:1073274820914661. [PMID: 32292051 PMCID: PMC7160783 DOI: 10.1177/1073274820914661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Distant metastasis (DM) is the dominant negative prognosis for thyroid carcinoma.
Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy serves as an effective treatment for thyroid
carcinoma. However, resistance to RAI occurs in patients with DMs. The present
study aims to discriminate patients who may benefit from RAI. We extracted
patients with thyroid cancer in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
program and analyzed thyroid cancer–specific survival after radiotherapy based
on age and grade subgroups. A total of 1608 patients having DMs were eligible,
including 521 (32.4%) cases with bone metastasis, 90 (5.6%) cases with brain
metastasis, 158 (9.8%) cases with liver metastasis, 995 (61.9%) cases with lung
metastasis, and 50 (3.1%) cases with other metastases. Advanced age, poor
differentiation, follicular carcinoma, lymphatic metastasis, tumor size >10
mm, and extracapsular invasion are associated with pulmonary metastases. With
respect to patients with DM, RAI therapy improved the survival in the age <45
years group and the well-/moderately differentiated group. For patients with
pulmonary metastasis, RAI improved the survival in the higher grade group but
did not have a strong effect in the better grade group. Our data indicate that
the disparity of metastatic sites has different risk factors. Similarly, this
finding indicates that RAI should be precisely applied to patients who undergo
DM but are young and have well-/moderately differentiated tumors and may improve
survival in pulmonary metastasis patients with poor grade tumors.
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- Chenyuan Li
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China.,Authors contributed equally to this article
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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Pekova B, Sykorova V, Dvorakova S, Vaclavikova E, Moravcova J, Katra R, Astl J, Vlcek P, Kodetova D, Vcelak J, Bendlova B. RET, NTRK, ALK, BRAF, and MET Fusions in a Large Cohort of Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas. Thyroid 2020; 30:1771-1780. [PMID: 32495721 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2019.0802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Background: Pediatric papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is a rare malignancy, but with increasing incidence. Pediatric PTCs have distinct clinical and pathological features and even the molecular profile differs from adult PTCs. Somatic point mutations in pediatric PTCs have been previously described and studied, but complex information about fusion genes is lacking. The aim of this study was to identify different fusion genes in a large cohort of pediatric PTCs and to correlate them with clinical and pathological data of patients. Methods: The cohort consisted of 93 pediatric PTC patients (6-20 years old). DNA and RNA were extracted from fresh frozen tissue samples, followed by DNA and RNA-targeted next-generation sequencing analyses. Fusion gene-positive samples were verified by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: A genetic alteration was found in 72/93 (77.4%) pediatric PTC cases. In 52/93 (55.9%) pediatric PTC patients, a fusion gene was detected. Twenty different types of RET, NTRK3, ALK, NTRK1, BRAF, and MET fusions were found, of which five novel, TPR/RET, IKBKG/RET, BBIP1/RET, OPTN/BRAF, and EML4/MET, rearrangements were identified and a CUL1/BRAF rearrangement that has not been previously described in thyroid cancer. Fusion gene-positive PTCs were significantly associated with the mixture of classical and follicular variants of PTC, extrathyroidal extension, higher T classification, lymph node and distant metastases, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, and frequent occurrence of psammoma bodies compared with fusion gene-negative PTCs. Fusion-positive patients also received more doses of radioiodine therapy. The most common fusion genes were the RET fusions, followed by NTRK3 fusions. RET fusions were associated with more frequent lymph node and distant metastases and psammoma bodies, and NTRK3 fusions were associated with the follicular variant of PTC. Conclusions: Fusion genes were the most common genetic alterations in pediatric PTCs. Fusion gene-positive PTCs were associated with more aggressive disease than fusion gene-negative PTCs.
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- Barbora Pekova
- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Endocrinology, and 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Institute of Endocrinology, Prague, Czech Republic
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Sugino K, Nagahama M, Kitagawa W, Ohkuwa K, Uruno T, Matsuzu K, Suzuki A, Tomoda C, Hames KY, Akaishi J, Masaki C, Ito K. Distant Metastasis in Pediatric and Adolescent Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factor Analyses. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020; 105:5894448. [PMID: 32813019 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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CONTEXT The specific characteristics of pediatric and adolescent differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the more frequent occurrence of distant metastasis (DM) compared with adult DTC. OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical outcomes of DM in this population and analyze risk factors related to DM. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Medical records of 171 patients with DTC < 19 years old, who underwent initial surgery between 1979 and 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Clinical responses to radioiodine (RAI) therapy evaluated by the American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines for adult DTC and Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria. Risk factors related to distant-metastasis-free survival (DMFS). RESULTS DM was observed in 29 patients, and all were lung metastases. The pattern of lung metastasis was classified into 3 categories: macronodular, micronodular, and no apparent nodule (detected only by RAI scintigraphy). Patients with excellent responses according to the ATA guideline criteria or complete remission of the RECIST criteria were most frequently observed in those with no apparent nodule. Significant factors related to DMFS were sex, clinical lymph node metastasis (LNM), extrathyroidal extension, and number of LNM. Subjects were divided into 3 groups according to the number of risk factors: low risk (no risk factors); intermediate risk (1 risk factor); and high risk (≥2 risk factors). Twenty-year DMFS rates in the low-, intermediate-, and high-risk groups were 99.0%, 71.7%, and 28.6%, respectively. CONCLUSION To achieve the full efficacy of RAI therapy, early diagnosis of DM before apparent metastases appear is desirable. The selective approach would be preferable for pediatric and adolescent DTC.
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- Department of Surgery, Ito Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ito Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ito Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Dong P, Wang L, Huang R, Li L. Bone marrow suppression in pediatric patients with differentiated thyroid cancer following empirical radioiodine therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21398. [PMID: 32756134 PMCID: PMC7402880 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Pediatric patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) tend to have more advanced disease at presentation, for which more aggressive radioiodine (RAI) treatment would be commonly recommended. Several previous studies recommended dosimetry to calculate the optimal activity of RAI in pre-pubertal children and in children with a significant distant metastasis. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of empirical RAI treatment for DTC on bone marrow function in pre-pubertal children and adolescents.DTC patients aged ≤ 18 years receiving empirical RAI treatment with complete blood count data before and after treatment were included and divided into pre-pubertal and pubertal groups. Blood count values at baseline and 1.5-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months after RAI treatment were compared. The effect of demographic, clinical, and laboratory variables on bone marrow function were assessed.We included 83 patients (113 treatments). At diagnosis, pre-pubertal children had more aggressive tumor features, including tumor size (P = .045) and distant metastases (P = .037). Approximately 51% to 96% of hypocellular bone marrow, and 11% to 14% of anemia were observed in the pre-pubertal and pubertal groups, with a majority of mild (Grade 1-2) and minority of moderate (Grade 3) bone marrow suppression. No significant differences in bone marrow function or Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grades were found between the pre-pubertal and pubertal groups after RAI treatment. None of the clinical factors tested were found to be significant predictors for bone marrow suppression after RAI treatment.Empirical RAI treatment for DTC in pre-pubertal children and adolescents causes mild to moderate bone marrow suppression with limited clinical significance. With adequate preparations for RAI treatment, empirical high activities (150-200 mCi) could be safe and well tolerated by both pre-pubertal and pubertal patients with DTC.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine
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