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van Toledo DEFWM, IJspeert JEG, Bleijenberg AGC, Bastiaansen BAJ, van Noesel CJM, Dekker E. Appendiceal lesions in serrated polyposis patients are easily overlooked but only seldomly lead to colorectal cancer. Endoscopy 2023. [PMID: 36827991 DOI: 10.1055/a-2025-0845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) is the most prevalent colonic polyposis syndrome and is associated with an increased colorectal cancer risk. A recent study in resected appendices of SPS patients reported that 6/23 (26.1 %) of identified serrated polyps had histological dysplasia. We evaluated the prevalence and clinical relevance of appendiceal lesions in a large SPS cohort. METHODS Prospective data from 2007 to 2020 for a cohort of 199 SPS patients were analyzed. Data were retrieved from endoscopy and pathology reports. Patients who underwent (pre)clearance colonoscopies, surveillance colonoscopies, or colorectal surgery including the appendix were separately evaluated for the presence of appendiceal lesions. The primary outcome was the prevalence of adenocarcinomas and serrated polyps/adenomas with advanced histology in the surgery group. RESULTS 171 patients were included, of whom 110 received endoscopic surveillance and 34 underwent surgery. Appendiceal lesion prevalence in the surgery group was 14 /34 (41.2 %, 95 %CI 24.7 %-59.3 %); none were advanced on histology. Detection rates in the (pre)clearance group were 1 /171 (0.6 %, 95 %CI 0.01 %-3.2 %) for advanced and 3 /171 (1.8 %, 95 %CI 0.04 %-5.0 %) for nonadvanced appendiceal lesions, all of which were sessile serrated lesions. During 522 patient-years of surveillance, no advanced appendiceal lesions were detected at endoscopy, and in 1 /110 patients (0.9 %, 95 %CI 0.02 %-5.0 %) was a nonadvanced lesion detected. CONCLUSION Appendiceal lesions are common in SPS patients. The discrepancy between the endoscopic detection rate of appendiceal lesions and the reported prevalence in surgically resected appendices suggests a substantial miss-rate of appendiceal lesions during colonoscopy. Advanced appendiceal lesions are however rare and no appendiceal adenocarcinomas occurred, implying limited clinical relevance of these lesions.
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Affiliation(s)
- David E F W M van Toledo
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Serrated polyposis syndrome; epidemiology and management. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2022; 58-59:101791. [PMID: 35988960 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2022.101791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Serrated colorectal polyps, long considered innocent, are currently recognized as the precursors to one-third of all colorectal cancers (CRC). Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS), characterized by accumulation of multiple and/or large serrated polyps, symbolizes the highest expression of serrated pathway of carcinogenesis, leading to a high risk of CRC when it is not detected or treated on time. Although previously considered uncommon, SPS is now acknowledged as the most prevalent colorectal polyposis. This syndrome has attracted increasing interest over the past decade and has become a hot topic in the field of gastrointestinal oncology. Besides a small proportion of cases caused by germline mutations in RNF43, no clear genetic cause has been identified. Both epigenetic and environmental factors, especially smoking, have been related to this syndrome, but the etiology of SPS remains uncertain and diagnosis is based on endoscopic criteria. Recent studies on SPS have focused on identifying the underlying risk-factors for CRC, defining the best endoscopic techniques for surveillance and establishing optimal preventive strategies aimed at reducing CRC-incidence without exposing patients to unnecessary procedures. The purpose of this chapter is to review, from a practical perspective, current knowledge and future directions in the diagnosis and management of serrated polyposis syndrome.
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Muller C, Yamada A, Ikegami S, Haider H, Komaki Y, Komaki F, Micic D, Sakuraba A. Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Serrated Polyposis Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 20:622-630.e7. [PMID: 34089849 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2021.05.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Serrated polyposis syndrome (SPS) is characterized by development of numerous serrated lesions throughout the colorectum and increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, SPS has been an underrecognized CRC predisposition syndrome, and the true risk of CRC in SPS, both overall and in surveillance, is not known. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to describe the risk of CRC in patients with SPS. METHODS Electronic databases were searched on March 25, 2021, for studies describing CRC risk in SPS. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed to assess pooled risk of CRC among SPS patients. Primary outcomes were risk of CRC at time of SPS diagnosis and during surveillance following diagnosis of SPS. Secondary outcomes included risk of CRC prior to diagnosis of SPS and effect of World Health Organization subtype on CRC risk. RESULTS Thirty-six studies including 2788 patients with SPS were included in the analysis. Overall risk of CRC in SPS was 19.9% (95% confidence interval [CI], 15.3%-24.5%). CRC risk at the time of diagnosis was 14.7% (95% CI, 11.4%-18.8%), while risk during surveillance was 2.8% (95% CI, 1.8%-4.4%), or 7 cases per 1000 person-years. SPS patients also had a high incidence of history of CRC prior to SPS diagnosis (7.0%; 95% CI, 4.6%-11.7). Subgroup analysis did not reveal any significant differences based on World Health Organization subtype. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis demonstrated that patients with SPS have an elevated risk of CRC, which is highest at the time of diagnosis and suggests the importance of early SPS recognition and screening to modify CRC risk. The persistently elevated CRC risk during surveillance supports current guidelines recommending heightened surveillance protocols.
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- Charles Muller
- Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University Sakura Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
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