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Dinoi G, Ghoniem K, Huang Y, Zanfagnin V, Cucinella G, Langstraat C, Glaser G, Kumar A, Weaver A, McGree M, Fanfani F, Scambia G, Mariani A. Endometrial cancer with positive sentinel lymph nodes: pathologic characteristics of metastases as predictors of extent of lymphatic dissemination and prognosis. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024; 34:1172-1182. [PMID: 38658020 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-005181] [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] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To assess predictors of extensive lymph node dissemination and non-vaginal recurrence in patients with endometrial cancer with positive sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs). METHODS Patients with endometrial cancer who underwent primary surgery with SLN mapping and had at least one positive node between October 2013 and May 2019 were included. Positive SLNs were reviewed, and cases were classified according to the location of the metastasis (extracapsular vs intracapsular), and the size of the largest SLN metastasis (isolated tumor cells, micrometastasis, macrometastasis). Associations were assessed based on fitting logistic regression models and Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS A total of 103 patients met the inclusion criteria: including 36 (34.9%) with isolated tumor cells, 27 (26.2%) with micrometastasis, and 40 (38.8%) with macrometastasis. Notably, 71.4% of patients exhibiting extracapsular SLN metastases had multiple positive SLNs (p=0.008). Extracapsular invasion (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 5.81, 95% CI 1.4 to 23.6) and age (aOR=1.8, 95% CI 1.1 to 3.0) emerged as independent predictors of multiple positive SLNs. Among the 38 patients who underwent a backup pelvic lymphadenectomy, 18 (47.4%) presented with positive pelvic non-SLNs, a phenomenon more prevalent in patients with macrometastasis (p=0.004).Independent predictors of non-vaginal recurrence included SLN macrometastasis (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 3.3, 95% CI 1.3 to 8.3), non-endometrioid histology (aHR=3.7, 95% CI 1.5 to 9.3), and cervical stromal invasion (aHR=5.5, 95% CI 2.0 to 14.9). Among the 34 patients with isolated tumor cells and endometrioid histology, 3 (9%) experienced a recurrence, all of whom had not received any adjuvant chemotherapy or external beam radiotherapy. CONCLUSION Patients with positive SLN macrometastasis are independently associated with extensive lymphatic dissemination and distant recurrences. The risk of multiple positive SLNs increases with the extracapsular location of the SLN metastasis and with age. Independent uterine pathologic predictors of non-vaginal recurrence are non-endometrioid histology and cervical stromal invasion.
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- Giorgia Dinoi
- Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento Scienze della Salute della Donna e del Bambino, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Fumagalli D, De Vitis LA, Caruso G, Occhiali T, Palmieri E, Guillot BE, Pappalettera G, Langstraat CL, Glaser GE, Reynolds EA, Fruscio R, Landoni F, Mariani A, Grassi T. Low-Volume Metastases in Apparent Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer: Prevalence, Clinical Significance, and Future Perspectives. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1338. [PMID: 38611016 PMCID: PMC11011093 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071338] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most diagnosed gynecologic malignancy, and its incidence and mortality are increasing. The prognosis is highly dependent on the disease spread. Surgical staging includes retroperitoneal evaluation to detect potential lymph node metastases. In recent years, systematic lymphadenectomy has been replaced by sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy and ultrastaging, allowing for the detection of macrometastases, micrometastases, and isolated tumor cells (ITCs). Micrometastases and ITCs have been grouped as low-volume metastases (LVM). The reported prevalence of LVM in studies enrolling more than one thousand patients with apparent early-stage EC ranges from 1.9% to 10.2%. Different rates of LVM are observed when patients are stratified according to disease characteristics and their risk of recurrence. Patients with EC at low risk for recurrence have low rates of LVM, while intermediate- and high-risk patients have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with nodal metastases, including LVM. Macro- and micrometastases increase the risk of recurrence and cause upstaging, while the clinical significance of ITCs is still uncertain. A recent meta-analysis found that patients with LVM have a higher relative risk of recurrence [1.34 (95% CI: 1.07-1.67)], regardless of adjuvant treatment. In a retrospective study on patients with low-risk EC and no adjuvant treatment, those with ITCs had worse recurrence-free survival compared to node-negative patients (85.1%; CI 95% 73.8-98.2 versus 90.2%; CI 95% 84.9-95.8). However, a difference was no longer observed after the exclusion of cases with lymphovascular space invasion. There is no consensus on adjuvant treatment in ITC patients at otherwise low risk, and their recurrence rate is low. Multi-institutional, prospective studies are warranted to evaluate the clinical significance of ITCs in low-risk patients. Further stratification of patients, considering histopathological and molecular features of the disease, may clarify the role of LVM and especially ITCs in specific contexts.
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- Diletta Fumagalli
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (F.L.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Department of Women, Children and Public Health Sciences, , Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00136 Roma, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (F.L.)
- Division of Gynecologic Surgery, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (F.L.)
- Division of Gynecologic Surgery, IRCCS Fondazione San Gerardo dei Tintori, 20900 Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; (D.F.); (L.A.D.V.); (G.C.); (T.O.); (E.P.); (B.E.G.); (G.P.); (C.L.L.); (G.E.G.); (E.A.R.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy; (R.F.); (F.L.)
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Cucinella G, Schivardi G, Zhou XC, AlHilli M, Wallace S, Wohlmuth C, Baiocchi G, Tokgozoglu N, Raspagliesi F, Buda A, Zanagnolo V, Zapardiel I, Jagasia N, Giuntoli R, Glickman A, Peiretti M, Lanner M, Chacon E, Di Guilmi J, Pereira A, Laas-Faron E, Fishman A, Nitschmann CC, Kurnit K, Moriarty K, Joehlin-Price A, Lees B, Covens A, De Brot L, Taskiran C, Bogani G, Landoni F, Grassi T, Paniga C, Multinu F, De Vitis LA, Hernández A, Mastroyannis S, Ghoniem K, Chiantera V, Shahi M, Fought AJ, McGree M, Mariani A, Glaser G. Prognostic value of isolated tumor cells in sentinel lymph nodes in low risk endometrial cancer: results from an international multi-institutional study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2024; 34:179-187. [PMID: 38088182 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-005032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The prognostic significance of isolated tumor cells (≤0.2 mm) in sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) of endometrial cancer patients is still unclear. Our aim was to assess the prognostic value of isolated tumor cells in patients with low risk endometrial cancer who underwent SLN biopsy and did not receive adjuvant therapy. Outcomes were compared with node negative patients. METHODS Patients with SLNs-isolated tumor cells between 2013 and 2019 were identified from 15 centers worldwide, while SLN negative patients were identified from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, between 2013 and 2018. Only low risk patients (stage IA, endometrioid histology, grade 1 or 2) who did not receive any adjuvant therapy were included. Primary outcomes were recurrence free, non-vaginal recurrence free, and overall survival, evaluated with Kaplan-Meier methods. RESULTS 494 patients (42 isolated tumor cells and 452 node negative) were included. There were 21 (4.3%) recurrences (5 SLNs-isolated tumor cells, 16 node negative); recurrence was vaginal in six patients (1 isolated tumor cells, 5 node negative), and non-vaginal in 15 (4 isolated tumor cells, 11 node negative). Median follow-up among those without recurrence was 2.3 years (interquartile range (IQR) 1.1-3.0) and 2.6 years (IQR 0.6-4.2) in the SLN-isolated tumor cell and node negative patients, respectively. The presence of SLNs-isolated tumor cells, lymphovascular space invasion, and International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FIGO) grade 2 were significant risk factors for recurrence on univariate analysis. SLN-isolated tumor cell patients had worse recurrence free survival (p<0.01) and non-vaginal recurrence free survival (p<0.01) compared with node negative patients. Similar results were observed in the subgroup of patients without lymphovascular space invasion (n=480). There was no difference in overall survival between the two cohorts in the full sample and the subset excluding patients with lymphovascular space invasion. CONCLUSIONS Patients with SLNs-isolated tumor cells and low risk profile, without adjuvant therapy, had a significantly worse recurrence free survival compared with node negative patients with similar risk factors, after adjusting for grade and excluding patients with lymphovascular space invasion. However, the presence of SLNs-isolated tumor cells was not associated with worse overall survival.
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- Giuseppe Cucinella
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Surgical, Oncological, and Oral Sciences (DiChirOnS), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCSS, Milano, Italy
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Gynecologic Oncology, AC Camargo Cancer Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
- Ospedale Michele e Pietro Ferrero, Verduno, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCSS, Milano, Italy
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- Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Mater Adult Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Gynaecologic Oncology Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gynecology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Steiermark, Austria
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- Gynecologic Oncology, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Gyn Onc, Hospital Britanico de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
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- Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Majadahonda, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
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- Chirurgie Senologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Curie Institute Hospital Group, Paris, France
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Hartford HealthCare, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Gynecologic Oncology, AC Camargo Cancer Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Foundation IRCCS National Cancer Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, University of Milan-Bicocca Department of Medicine and Surgery, Monza, Lombardia, Italy
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- San Gerardo Hospital; University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCSS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCSS, Milan, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCSS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Kobayashi-Kato M, Fujii E, Asami Y, Ahiko Y, Hiranuma K, Terao Y, Matsumoto K, Ishikawa M, Kohno T, Kato T, Shiraishi K, Yoshida H. Utility of the revised FIGO2023 staging with molecular classification in endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2023; 178:36-43. [PMID: 37748269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Molecular classification was introduced in endometrial cancer staging following the transition of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) 2008 to FIGO2023. In the early stages, p53 abnormal endometrial carcinoma with myometrial involvement was upstaged to stage IICm, in addition to the downstaging of POLE mutation endometrial cancer to stage IAm. This study compared the goodness of fit and discriminatory ability of FIGO2008, FIGO2023 without molecular classification (FIGO2023), and FIGO2023 with molecular classification (FIGO2023m); no study has been externally validated to date. METHODS The study included 265 patients who underwent initial surgery at the National Cancer Center Hospital between 1997 and 2019 and were pathologically diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The three classification systems were compared using Harrell's concordance index (C-index), Akaike information criterion (AIC), and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. A higher C-index score and a lower AIC value indicated a more accurate model. RESULTS Among the three classification systems, FIGO2023m had the lowest AIC value (FIGO2023m: 455.925; FIGO2023: 459.162; FIGO2008: 457.901), highest C-index (FIGO2023m: 0.768; FIGO2023: 0.743; FIGO2008: 0.740), and superior time-dependent ROC curves within 1 year after surgical resection. In the stage IIIC, patients with p53 abnormalities had considerably lower 5-year overall survival than those with a p53 wild-type pattern (24.3% vs. 83.7%, p = 0.0005). CONCLUSIONS FIGO2023m had the best discriminatory ability compared with FIGO2008 and FIGO2023. Even in advanced stages, p53 status was a poor prognostic factor. When feasible, molecular subtypes can be added to the staging criteria to allow better prognostic prediction in all stages.
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- Mayumi Kobayashi-Kato
- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan; Department of Gynecology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan; Department of Gynecology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Frontier Surgery, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan
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- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo 142-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
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- Division of Genome Biology, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan.
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- Division of Diagnostic Pathology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan.
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Seon KE, Kim SW, Kim YT. Clinical relevance of sentinel lymph node biopsy in early ovarian cancer. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2023; 66:498-508. [PMID: 37821093 PMCID: PMC10663395 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.23114] [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: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The first-line treatment for early ovarian cancer typically involves primary debulking surgery aimed at maximal cytoreduction, alongside adjuvant chemotherapy if clinically indicated. Nodal assessment involving pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection is typically performed during the primary debulking surgery. However, the survival benefit of lymphadenectomy in patients with early ovarian cancer has not been well established, and the procedure is associated with longer operation time and higher perioperative complications. With the emergence of minimally invasive surgery as a potential alternative to laparotomy for early ovarian cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy has been evaluated in this setting. In this review, we summarized the current literature regarding sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with early ovarian cancer, focusing on the clinical relevance of this method, including its detection rate and diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, we discuss the current status of clinical trials investigating sentinel lymph node biopsy in early ovarian cancer cases.
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- Ki Eun Seon
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Berek JS, Matias-Guiu X, Creutzberg C, Fotopoulou C, Gaffney D, Kehoe S, Lindemann K, Mutch D, Concin N. FIGO staging of endometrial cancer: 2023. J Gynecol Oncol 2023; 34:e85. [PMID: 37593813 PMCID: PMC10482588 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2023.34.e85] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Many advances in the understanding of the pathologic and molecular features of endometrial cancer have occurred since the FIGO staging was last updated in 2009. Substantially more outcome and biological behavior data are now available regarding the several histological types. Molecular and genetic findings have accelerated since the publication of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data and provide improved clarity on the diverse biological nature of this collection of endometrial cancers and their differing prognostic outcomes. The goals of the new staging system are to better define these prognostic groups and create substages that indicate more appropriate surgical, radiation, and systemic therapies. METHODS The FIGO Women's Cancer Committee appointed a Subcommittee on Endometrial Cancer Staging in October 2021, represented by the authors. Since then, the committee members have met frequently and reviewed new and established evidence on the treatment, prognosis, and survival of endometrial cancer. Based on these data, opportunities for improvements in the categorization and stratification of these factors were identified in each of the four stages. Data and analyses from the molecular and histological classifications performed and published in the recently developed ESGO/ESTRO/ESP guidelines were used as a template for adding the new subclassifications to the proposed molecular and histological staging system. RESULTS Based on the existing evidence, the substages were defined as follows: Stage I (IA1): non-aggressive histological type of endometrial carcinoma limited to a polyp or confined to the endometrium; (IA2) non-aggressive histological types of endometrium involving less than 50% of the myometrium with no or focal lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) as defined by WHO criteria; (IA3) low-grade endometrioid carcinomas limited to the uterus with simultaneous low-grade endometrioid ovarian involvement; (IB) non-aggressive histological types involving 50% or more of the myometrium with no LVSI or focal LVSI; (IC) aggressive histological types, i.e. serous, high-grade endometrioid, clear cell, carcinosarcomas, undifferentiated, mixed, and other unusual types without any myometrial invasion. Stage II (IIA): non-aggressive histological types that infiltrate the cervical stroma; (IIB) non-aggressive histological types that have substantial LVSI; or (IIC) aggressive histological types with any myometrial invasion. Stage III (IIIA): differentiating between adnexal versus uterine serosa infiltration; (IIIB) infiltration of vagina/parametria and pelvic peritoneal metastasis; and (IIIC) refinements for lymph node metastasis to pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes, including micrometastasis and macrometastasis. Stage IV (IVA): locally advanced disease infiltrating the bladder or rectal mucosa; (IVB) extrapelvic peritoneal metastasis; and (IVC) distant metastasis. The performance of complete molecular classification (POLEmut, MMRd, NSMP, p53abn) is encouraged in all endometrial cancers. If the molecular subtype is known, this is recorded in the FIGO stage by the addition of "m" for molecular classification, and a subscript indicating the specific molecular subtype. When molecular classification reveals p53abn or POLEmut status in Stages I and II, this results in upstaging or downstaging of the disease (IICmp53abn or IAmPOLEmut). SUMMARY The updated 2023 staging of endometrial cancer includes the various histological types, tumor patterns, and molecular classification to better reflect the improved understanding of the complex nature of the several types of endometrial carcinoma and their underlying biologic behavior. The changes incorporated in the 2023 staging system should provide a more evidence-based context for treatment recommendations and for the more refined future collection of outcome and survival data.
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- Jonathan S Berek
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Women's Cancer Center, Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital U de Bellvitge and Hospital U Arnau de Vilanova, Universities of Lleida and Barcelona, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Bellvitge, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Gynaecological Oncology, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Oxford Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Gynaecological Cancer, Oslo University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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Berek JS, Matias-Guiu X, Creutzberg C, Fotopoulou C, Gaffney D, Kehoe S, Lindemann K, Mutch D, Concin N. FIGO staging of endometrial cancer: 2023. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2023; 162:383-394. [PMID: 37337978 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 231] [Impact Index Per Article: 231.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Many advances in the understanding of the pathologic and molecular features of endometrial cancer have occurred since the FIGO staging was last updated in 2009. Substantially more outcome and biological behavior data are now available regarding the several histological types. Molecular and genetic findings have accelerated since the publication of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data and provide improved clarity on the diverse biological nature of this collection of endometrial cancers and their differing prognostic outcomes. The goals of the new staging system are to better define these prognostic groups and create substages that indicate more appropriate surgical, radiation, and systemic therapies. METHODS The FIGO Women's Cancer Committee appointed a Subcommittee on Endometrial Cancer Staging in October 2021, represented by the authors. Since then, the committee members have met frequently and reviewed new and established evidence on the treatment, prognosis, and survival of endometrial cancer. Based on these data, opportunities for improvements in the categorization and stratification of these factors were identified in each of the four stages. Data and analyses from the molecular and histological classifications performed and published in the recently developed ESGO/ESTRO/ESP guidelines were used as a template for adding the new subclassifications to the proposed molecular and histological staging system. RESULTS Based on the existing evidence, the substages were defined as follows: Stage I (IA1): non-aggressive histological type of endometrial carcinoma limited to a polyp or confined to the endometrium; (IA2) non-aggressive histological types of endometrium involving less than 50% of the myometrium with no or focal lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) as defined by WHO criteria; (IA3) low-grade endometrioid carcinomas limited to the uterus with simultaneous low-grade endometrioid ovarian involvement; (IB) non-aggressive histological types involving 50% or more of the myometrium with no LVSI or focal LVSI; (IC) aggressive histological types, i.e. serous, high-grade endometrioid, clear cell, carcinosarcomas, undifferentiated, mixed, and other unusual types without any myometrial invasion. Stage II (IIA): non-aggressive histological types that infiltrate the cervical stroma; (IIB) non-aggressive histological types that have substantial LVSI; or (IIC) aggressive histological types with any myometrial invasion. Stage III (IIIA): differentiating between adnexal versus uterine serosa infiltration; (IIIB) infiltration of vagina/parametria and pelvic peritoneal metastasis; and (IIIC) refinements for lymph node metastasis to pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes, including micrometastasis and macrometastasis. Stage IV (IVA): locally advanced disease infiltrating the bladder or rectal mucosa; (IVB) extrapelvic peritoneal metastasis; and (IVC) distant metastasis. The performance of complete molecular classification (POLEmut, MMRd, NSMP, p53abn) is encouraged in all endometrial cancers. If the molecular subtype is known, this is recorded in the FIGO stage by the addition of "m" for molecular classification, and a subscript indicating the specific molecular subtype. When molecular classification reveals p53abn or POLEmut status in Stages I and II, this results in upstaging or downstaging of the disease (IICmp53abn or IAmPOLEmut ). SUMMARY The updated 2023 staging of endometrial cancer includes the various histological types, tumor patterns, and molecular classification to better reflect the improved understanding of the complex nature of the several types of endometrial carcinoma and their underlying biologic behavior. The changes incorporated in the 2023 staging system should provide a more evidence-based context for treatment recommendations and for the more refined future collection of outcome and survival data.
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- Jonathan S Berek
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Women's Cancer Center, Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital U de Bellvitge and Hospital U Arnau de Vilanova, Universities of Lleida and Barcelona, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Bellvitge, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Gynaecological Oncology, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Oxford Gynaecological Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Gynaecological Cancer, Oslo University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Essen, Germany
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Tran L, Christensen P, Barroeta JE, Hunter K, Sookram J, McGregor SM, Wilkinson N, Orsi NM, Lastra RR. Prognostic Significance of Size, Location, and Number of Lymph Node Metastases in Endometrial Carcinoma. Int J Gynecol Pathol 2023; 42:376-389. [PMID: 36044323 DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Regional lymph node metastasis is a well-established negative predictive prognostic factor in endometrial carcinomas. Recently, our approach to the pathologic evaluation of lymph nodes in endometrial carcinomas has changed, mainly due to the utilization of immunohistochemical stains in the assessment of sentinel lymph nodes, which may result in the identification of previously unrecognized disease [particularly isolated tumor cells (ITCs)] on hematoxylin and eosin stained slides. However, the clinical significance of this finding is not entirely clear. Following the experience in other organs systems such as breast, the Eight Edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer's Cancer Staging Manual has recommended utilizing the N0(i+) terminology for this finding, without impact in the final tumor stage. We performed a comparative retrospective multi-institutional survival analysis of 247 patients with endometrial carcinoma with regional lymph node metastasis of various sizes identified in nonsentinel lymphadenectomy, demonstrating that the cumulative survival of patients with isolated tumor cells in regional lymph nodes is not statistically different from patient with negative lymph nodes, and is statistically different from those with lymph nodes showing micrometastasis or larger metastatic deposits. In addition, we evaluated the prognostic implications of the number of involved regional lymph nodes, demonstrating a worsening prognosis as the number of involved lymph nodes increases from none to one, and from one to more than one. Our data suggests that regional lymph nodes with isolated tumor cells in patients with endometrial carcinoma should likely be considered, for staging purposes, as negative lymph nodes, simply indicating their presence with the (i+) terminology.
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La Fera E, Bizzarri N, Petrecca A, Monterossi G, Dinoi G, Zannoni GF, Restaino S, Palmieri E, Mariuzzi L, Peters I, Scambia G, Fanfani F. Evaluation of the one-step nucleic acid amplification method for rapid detection of lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer: prospective, multicenter, comparative study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2023:ijgc-2023-004346. [PMID: 37105584 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2023-004346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the one-step nucleic acid amplification (OSNA) method for the detection of sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastases in women with apparent early-stage endometrial cancer compared with standard ultrastaging. METHODS Prospective, multicentric, interventional study. Patients with apparent early-stage endometrial cancer who underwent primary surgical staging with SLN mapping were included. SLNs were serially sectioned with 2 mm slices perpendicular to the longest axis of the node: the odd slices were submitted to ultrastaging, whereas the even slices were submitted to the OSNA analysis. Diagnostic performance was calculated taking ultrastaging as referral standard. RESULTS Three-hundred and sixteen patients with 668 SLNs were included. OSNA assay detected 22 (3.3%) positive SLNs, of which 17 (2.5%) were micrometastases and 5 (0.7%) macrometastases, whereas ultrastaging detected 24 (3.6%) positive SLNs, of which 15 (2.2%) were micrometastases and 9 (1.3%) macrometastases (p=0.48). Regarding negative SLNs, OSNA detected 646 (96.7%) negative nodes, including 8 (1.2%) isolated tumor cells, while ultrastaging detected 644 (96.4%) negative nodes with 26 (3.9%) isolated tumor cells. Specificity of OSNA was 98.4% (95% CI 97.5 to 99.4), accuracy was 96.7% (95% CI 95.4 to 98.1), sensitivity was 50% (95% CI 30.0 to 70.0), while negative predictive value was 98.1% (95% CI 97.1 to 99.2). Discordant results were found in 22 SLNs (3.3%) corresponding to 20 patients (6.3%). These were 10 (1.5%) false-positive SLNs (all micrometastases): one (0.1%) of these was a benign epithelial inclusion at ultrastaging. There were 12 (1.8%) false-negative SLNs of OSNA, of which 9 (1.3%) were micrometastases and 3 (0.5%) macrometastases. Overall, 17/668 (2.5%) benign epithelial inclusions were detected at ultrastaging. CONCLUSION The OSNA method had high specificity and high accuracy in detecting SLN metastasis in apparent early-stage endometrial cancer. The advantage of the OSNA method could be represented as the possibility to analyze the entire lymph node thus eliminating sampling bias.
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- Eleonora La Fera
- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Scuole di Specializzazione, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Unità di Ginecopatologia e Patologia Mammaria, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medicinal Area (DAME) Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Scuole di Specializzazione, Roma, Italy
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- Institute of Pathologic Anatomy, DAME, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Udine, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- UOC Ginecologia Oncologica, Dipartimento per la salute della Donna e del Bambino e della Salute Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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Lavecchia M, Jang JH, Lee HJ, Pin S, Steed H, Lee JY, Ghosh S, Kwon JS. Sentinel lymph node biopsy in endometrial cancer: The new norm - A multicentre, international experience. Surg Oncol 2023; 48:101922. [PMID: 36924642 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2023.101922] [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: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The landscape of early-stage endometrial cancer treatment has changed dramatically over the last decade. The aim of this study is to provide a real-world view of the impact sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy has had on both clinical practice and patient outcomes. We describe detection and recurrence rates, as well as our experience in managing low volume lymph node disease. METHODS We conducted an international, multicenter retrospective cohort study of 1012 patients with apparent early-stage endometrial cancer. Eligible patients underwent primary surgical staging and SLN biopsy in one of three large academic tertiary cancer centers in Canada or the Republic of Korea between 2015 and 2019. Demographic, surgical, clinicopathologic and recurrence data were collected through chart review. RESULTS A total of 1012 patients were included. Overall SLN detection rate for all tracer types was 94.1% and recurrence rate was 5.3%. Higher FIGO stage (III vs. I/II) was associated with failed bilateral mapping (OR 2.27, 95%CI 1.14-4.52). We identified seven patients with micrometastases and 12 with isolated tumor cells, of which only one patient with micrometastases recurred at 17 months. Recurrence rates based on risk groups were 2.1%, 5.3%, 8.1%, and 9.9% for low, intermediate, high-intermediate, and high risk, respectively. CONCLUSION SLN biopsy is safe and feasible. Detection rates are high, regardless of which tracer type is used and recurrence rates are low, especially in low and intermediate risk disease. Patients with low volume metastases appear to have low risk of recurrence, but replication of our findings by large prospective studies are needed to elucidate their clinical importance.
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- Melissa Lavecchia
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Abu-Rustum N, Yashar C, Arend R, Barber E, Bradley K, Brooks R, Campos SM, Chino J, Chon HS, Chu C, Crispens MA, Damast S, Fisher CM, Frederick P, Gaffney DK, Giuntoli R, Han E, Holmes J, Howitt BE, Lea J, Mariani A, Mutch D, Nagel C, Nekhlyudov L, Podoll M, Salani R, Schorge J, Siedel J, Sisodia R, Soliman P, Ueda S, Urban R, Wethington SL, Wyse E, Zanotti K, McMillian NR, Aggarwal S. Uterine Neoplasms, Version 1.2023, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2023; 21:181-209. [PMID: 36791750 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2023.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 123.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium (also known as endometrial cancer, or more broadly as uterine cancer or carcinoma of the uterine corpus) is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract in the United States. It is estimated that 65,950 new uterine cancer cases will have occurred in 2022, with 12,550 deaths resulting from the disease. Endometrial carcinoma includes pure endometrioid cancer and carcinomas with high-risk endometrial histology (including uterine serous carcinoma, clear cell carcinoma, carcinosarcoma [also known as malignant mixed Müllerian tumor], and undifferentiated/dedifferentiated carcinoma). Stromal or mesenchymal sarcomas are uncommon subtypes accounting for approximately 3% of all uterine cancers. This selection from the NCCN Guidelines for Uterine Neoplasms focuses on the diagnosis, staging, and management of pure endometrioid carcinoma. The complete version of the NCCN Guidelines for Uterine Neoplasms is available online at NCCN.org.
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
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- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
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- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
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- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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- Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center/University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute
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Laas E, Fourchotte V, Gaillard T, Pauly L, Reyal F, Feron JG, Lécuru F. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Uterine Cancer: Time for a Modern Approach. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15020389. [PMID: 36672338 PMCID: PMC9856582 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15020389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Since the validation of the sentinel node technique (SLN) for vulvar cancer 20 years ago, this technique has been introduced in the management of operable cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. For cervical cancer a "one fits all" attitude has mainly been presented. However, this approach, consisting of a frozen section during the operation, can be discussed in some stages. We present and discuss the main option for each stage, as well as some secondary possibilities. For endometrial cancer, SLN is now the technique of choice for the nodal staging of low- and intermediate-risk groups. Some discussion exists for the high-risk group. We also discuss the impacts of using preoperatively the molecular classification of endometrial cancer. Patients with POLE or TP53 mutations could have different nodal staging. The story of SLN in uterine cancers is not finished. We propose a comprehensive algorithm of SLN in early cervical and endometrial cancers. However, several ongoing trials will give us important data in the coming years. They could substantially change these propositions.
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- Enora Laas
- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
- Correspondence:
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
- Residual Tumor & Response to Treatment Laboratory, RT2Lab, INSERM, U932 Immunity and Cancer, Institut Curie, Université Paris, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Sénologique, Gynécologique et Reconstructrice, Institut Curie, 26 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
- Faculté de Médecine, Université de Paris Cité, 75006 Paris, France
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Burg LC, Kruitwagen RFPM, de Jong A, Bulten J, Bonestroo TJJ, Kraayenbrink AA, Boll D, Lambrechts S, Smedts HPM, Bouman A, Engelen MJA, Kasius JC, Bekkers RLM, Zusterzeel PLM. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Presumed Low- and Intermediate-Risk Endometrial Cancer Management (SLIM): A Multicenter, Prospective Cohort Study in The Netherlands. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010271. [PMID: 36612266 PMCID: PMC9818361 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The aim was to investigate the incidence of sentinel lymph node (SLN) metastases and the contribution of SLN mapping in presumed low- and intermediate-risk endometrial cancer (EC). A multicenter, prospective cohort study in presumed low- and intermediate-risk EC patients was performed. Patients underwent SLN mapping using cervical injections of indocyanine green and a minimally invasive hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The primary outcome was the incidence of SLN metastases, leading to adjusted adjuvant treatment. Secondary outcomes were the SLN detection rate and the occurrence of complications. Descriptive statistics and univariate general linear model analyses were used. A total of 152 patients were enrolled, with overall and bilateral SLN detection rates of 91% and 61%, respectively. At final histology, 78.9% of patients (n = 120) had truly low- and intermediate-risk EC. Macro- and micro-metastases were present in 11.2% (n = 17/152), and three patients had isolated tumor cells (2.0%). Nine patients (5.9%) had addition of adjuvant radiotherapy based on SLN metastases only. In 2.0% of patients with high-risk disease, adjuvant therapy was more limited due to negative SLNs. This study emphasizes the importance of SLN mapping in presumed early-stage, grade 1 and 2 EC, leading to individualized adjuvant management, resulting in less undertreatment and overtreatment.
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- Lara C. Burg
- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-61-1714-781
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
- GROW—School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rijnstate Hospital, 6800 TA Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rijnstate Hospital, 6800 TA Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amphia Hospital, 4800 RK Breda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Deventer Hospital, 7400 GC Deventer, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zuyderland Medical Center, 6130 MB Heerlen and Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynecological Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Centre for Gynecological Oncology Amsterdam (CGOA), 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
- GROW—School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Catharina Hospital, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Gill SE, Garzon S, Multinu F, Hokenstad AN, Casarin J, Cappuccio S, McGree ME, Weaver AL, Cliby WA, Keeney GL, Mariani A. Ultrastaging of 'negative' pelvic lymph nodes in patients with low- and intermediate-risk endometrioid endometrial cancer who developed non-vaginal recurrences. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:1541-1548. [PMID: 34706876 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2021-002924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Evidence on micrometastases and isolated tumor cells as factors associated with non-vaginal recurrence in low- and intermediate-risk endometrial cancer is limited. The goal of our study was to investigate risk factors for non-vaginal recurrence in low- and intermediate-risk endometrial cancer. METHODS Records of all patients with endometrial cancer surgically managed at the Mayo Clinic before sentinel lymph node implementation (1999-2008) were reviewed. We identified all patients with endometrioid low-risk (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage I, grade 1 or 2 with myometrial invasion <50% and negative peritoneal cytology) or intermediate-risk (FIGO stage I, grade 1 or 2 with myometrial invasion ≥50% or grade 3 with myometrial invasion <50% and negative peritoneal cytology) endometrial cancer at definitive pathology after pelvic and para-aortic lymph node assessment. All pelvic lymph nodes of patients with non-vaginal recurrence (any recurrence excluding isolated vaginal cuff recurrences) underwent ultrastaging. RESULTS Among 1303 women, we identified 321 patients with low-risk (n=236) or intermediate-risk (n=85) endometrial cancer (median age 65.4 years; 266 (82.9%) stage IA; 55 (17.1%) stage IB). Of the total of 321, 13 patients developed non-vaginal recurrence (Kaplan-Meier rate 4.7% by 60 months; 95% CI 2.1% to 7.2%): 11 hematogenous/peritoneal and two para-aortic and distant lymphatic. Myometrial invasion and lymphovascular space invasion were univariately associated with non-vaginal recurrence. In these patients, the original hematoxylin/eosin slides review confirmed all 646 pelvic and para-aortic removed lymph nodes as negative. The ultrastaging of 463 pelvic lymph nodes did not identify any occult metastases (prevalence 0%; 95% CI 0% to 22.8% considering 13 patients; 95% CI 0% to 0.8% considering 463 pelvic lymph nodes). CONCLUSION There were no occult metastases in pelvic lymph nodes of patients with low- or intermediate-risk endometrial cancer with non-vaginal recurrence. Myometrial invasion and lymphovascular space invasion appear to be associated with non-vaginal recurrence.
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- Sarah E Gill
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Nancy N and J C Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, Savannah, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Billings Clinic Cancer Center, Billings, Montana, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Woman's, Child's and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Foster L, Burling M, Brand A. The utilisation of sentinel lymph node biopsy for endometrial cancer in Australia and New Zealand. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2021; 62:104-109. [PMID: 34605005 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to identify to what extent the sentinel lymph node (SLN) technique is utilised by gynaecological oncologists in Australia and New Zealand, identifying the techniques used, any barriers to uptake, and management of isolated tumour cells (ITCs) and micrometastases. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted an online survey of all practising gynaecological oncologists in Australia and New Zealand. They were asked whether they utilised SLN biopsy and in what circumstances, how they managed non-mapping and how their multidisciplinary team managed small volume disease. Those who did not were asked to identify their concerns with the procedure, reasons for non-uptake and their alternate technique. RESULTS We surveyed 63 gynaecological oncologists of whom 59 were practising, and 48 (81%) responded. Six members (11%) do not utilise SLN biopsy, and 42 (89%) do. Areas where clinicians differ in practice are those areas that are most controversial and include the use of SLN biopsy in complex atypical hyperplasia, the management of ITCs and micrometastases and procedures on unilateral or bilateral non-mapping. Those who do not utilise the technique cite concerns about the false-negative rate, equipment and training issues. CONCLUSIONS The utilisation of SLN biopsy in endometrial cancer is well established in Australia and New Zealand, with similar practices and concerns to those of other international groups.
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- Leon Foster
- Department of Gynaecology Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Gynaecology Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Gynaecology Oncology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Ghoniem K, Larish AM, Dinoi G, Zhou XC, Alhilli M, Wallace S, Wohlmuth C, Baiocchi G, Tokgozoglu N, Raspagliesi F, Buda A, Zanagnolo V, Zapardiel I, Jagasia N, Giuntoli R, Glickman A, Peiretti M, Lanner M, Chacon E, Di Guilmi J, Pereira A, Laas E, Fishman A, Nitschmann CC, Parker S, Joehlin-Price A, Lees B, Covens A, De Brot L, Taskiran C, Bogani G, Paniga C, Multinu F, Hernandez-Gutierrez A, Weaver AL, McGree ME, Mariani A. Oncologic outcomes of endometrial cancer in patients with low-volume metastasis in the sentinel lymph nodes: An international multi-institutional study. Gynecol Oncol 2021; 162:590-598. [PMID: 34274133 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2021.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess oncologic outcomes in endometrial cancer patients with low-volume metastasis (LVM) in the sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs). METHODS Patients with endometrial cancer and SLN-LVM (≤2 mm) from December 3, 2009, to December 31, 2018, were retrospectively identified from 22 centers worldwide. Patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage IV, adnexal involvement, or unknown adjuvant therapy (ATx) were excluded. RESULTS Of 247 patients included, 132 had isolated tumor cell (ITC) and 115 had micrometastasis (MM). Overall 4-year recurrence-free survival (RFS) was 77.6% (95% CI, 70.2%-85.9%); median follow-up for patients without recurrence was 29.6 (interquartile range, 19.2-41.5) months. At multivariate analysis, Non-endometrioid (NE) (HR, 5.00; 95% CI, 2.50-9.99; P < .001), lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) (HR, 3.26; 95% CI, 1.45-7.31; P = .004), and uterine serosal invasion (USI) (HR, 3.70; 95% CI, 1.44-9.54; P = .007) were independent predictors of recurrence. Among 47 endometrioid ITC patients without ATx, 4-year RFS was 82.6% (95% CI, 70.1%-97.2). Considering 18 ITC patients with endometrioid grade 1 disease, without LVSI, USI, or ATx, only 1 had recurrence (median follow-up, 24.8 months). CONCLUSIONS In patients with SLN-LVM, NE, LVSI, and USI were independent risk factors for recurrence. Patients with any risk factor had poor prognosis, even when receiving ATx. Patients with ITC and grade 1 endometrioid disease (no LVSI/USI) had favorable prognosis, even without ATx. Further analysis (with more patients and longer follow-up) is needed to assess whether ATx can be withheld in this low-risk subgroup.
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- Khaled Ghoniem
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Mater Hospital Brisbane & Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Meir Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Sunnybrook Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Turkish Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori -Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Narasimhulu DM, Yang J, Swanson AA, Schoolmeester KJ, Mariani A. Low-volume lymphatic metastasis (isolated tumor cells) in endometrial cancer: management and prognosis. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2021; 31:1080-1084. [PMID: 34226292 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2021-002660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Zhai L, Zhang X, Cui M, Wang J. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Endometrial Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Front Oncol 2021; 11:701758. [PMID: 34268126 PMCID: PMC8276058 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.701758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Endometrial cancer (EC) is known as a common gynecological malignancy. The incidence rate is on the increase annually. Lymph node status plays a crucial role in evaluating the prognosis and selecting adjuvant therapy. Currently, the patients with high-risk (not comply with any of the following: (1) well-differentiated or moderately differentiated, pathological grade G1 or G2; (2) myometrial invasion< 1/2; (3) tumor diameter < 2 cm are commonly recommended for a systematic lymphadenectomy (LAD). However, conventional LAD shows high complication incidence and uncertain survival benefits. Sentinel lymph node (SLN) refers to the first lymph node that is passed by the lymphatic metastasis of the primary malignant tumor through the regional lymphatic drainage pathway and can indicate the involvement of lymph nodes across the drainage area. Mounting evidence has demonstrated a high detection rate (DR), sensitivity, and negative predictive value (NPV) in patients with early-stage lower risk EC using sentinel lymph node mapping (SLNM) with pathologic ultra-staging. Meanwhile, SLNM did not compromise the patient’s progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) with low operative complications. However, the application of SLNM in early-stage high-risk EC patients remains controversial. As revealed by the recent studies, SLNM may also be feasible, effective, and safe in high-risk patients. This review aims at making a systematic description of the progress made in the application of SLNM in the treatment of EC and the relevant controversies, including the application of SLNM in high-risk patients.
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- Lirong Zhai
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Höhn AK, Brambs CE, Erber R, Hiller GGR, Mayr D, Schmidt D, Schmoeckel E, Horn LC. [Reporting and handling of lymphonodectomy specimens in gynecologic malignancies and sentinel lymph nodes]. DER PATHOLOGE 2021; 42:319-327. [PMID: 32700061 PMCID: PMC8084808 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-020-00805-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Die Aufarbeitung von Lymphonodektomiepräparaten gynäkologischer Malignome orientiert sich an den nationalen AWMF-Leitlinien und internationalen Empfehlungen. Die Definition von Mikrometastasen und isolierten Tumorzellen entspricht den Festlegungen der UICC(Union Internationale Contre le Cancer)/TNM(TNM-Klassifikation maligner Tumoren). Deren Nachweis soll im Befundbericht erwähnt werden sowie in die Tumorklassifikation einfließen. Alle übersandten Lymphknoten (LK) sollen untersucht werden mit vollständiger Einbettung aller LK bis 0,3 cm und Lamellierung aller größeren Lymphknoten parallel zu ihrer kurzen Achse in ca. 0,2 cm dicken Scheiben. Bestandteile des histologischen Befundberichtes sind: Zahl der befallenen LK im Verhältnis zur Zahl der entfernten/untersuchten LK entsprechend der Entnahmelokalisationen, metrische Ausdehnung der größten LK-Metastase, Fehlen/Nachweis einer extrakapsulären Ausbreitung. Zuschnitt und Einbettung von Sentinel-LK mit oder ohne Schnellschnittuntersuchung erfolgt in Analogie zu Nicht-Sentinel-LK mit Anfertigung von ca. 3 HE-gefärbten Stufenschnitten in einem Abstand von ca. 200 µm sowohl vom Gefrier- als auch Paraffinblock. Stellen sich die Sentinel-LK in der HE-Färbung negativ dar, soll ein immunhistochemisches Ultrastaging erfolgen.
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- Anne Kathrin Höhn
- Institut für Pathologie, Arbeitsgruppe Mamma‑, Gynäko- & Perinatalpathologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Liebigstraße 26, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Frauenklinik des Klinikums rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Pathologisches Institut, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Comprehensive Cancer Center EMN, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Arbeitsgruppe Mamma‑, Gynäko- & Perinatalpathologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Liebigstraße 26, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Pathologisches Institut, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- MVZ für Histologie, Zytologie und Molekulare Diagnostik Trier, Trier, Deutschland
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- Pathologisches Institut, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Arbeitsgruppe Mamma‑, Gynäko- & Perinatalpathologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Liebigstraße 26, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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Kang Y, Kim TH, Gjertson DW, Cohen JG, Memarzadeh S, Moatamed NA. The uterine pathological features associated with sentinel lymph node metastasis in endometrial carcinomas. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0242772. [PMID: 33232380 PMCID: PMC7685478 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background In recent years, sentinel lymph node excision and ultrastaging have been performed in endometrial carcinomas to obtain information about lymph node status, avoiding unnecessary complete pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy. The purpose of this retrospective study was to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the pathological features of endometrial carcinomas and their significance in association with sentinel lymph node involvement. Methods Patients with endometrial carcinomas, preceded by sentinel lymph node mapping, were classified into Group-I and Group-II with negative and positive involvement, respectively. The pathological features, associated with sentinel lymph node involvement, were statistically analyzed, including determination of test performance parameters. Results Among 70 patients who had undergone hysterectomy and sentinel lymph node excision, 61 had carcinoma and 9 had atypical hyperplasia. There were 50 patients in Group-I and 10 in Group-II. In Group-II, the significant pathological features were: 1) lower uterine segment involvement (100%), 2) an average tumor size of ≥5 CM, 3) lymphovascular invasion (50%), 4) cervical stromal invasion (40%), and 5) depth of myometrial invasion of ≥50% (50%). The incidences of these pathological features were significantly less in Group-I. Statistical analyses singled out “lower uterine segment involvement” as the most important feature. Conclusions We have identified five pathological features which are associated with sentinel lymph node involvement. Since lower uterine segment involvement has occurred in all cases of the Group-II cohort, we recommend FIGO and other organizations that determine staging rules should consider whether tumors that involve the lower uterine segment should be staged as higher than “1a”, if the findings in this small series are confirmed by other studies. The results of this study may guide pathologists and oncologists in the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to management of endometrial carcinomas.
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- Yuna Kang
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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Burg LC, Hengeveld EM, In 't Hout J, Bulten J, Bult P, Zusterzeel PLM. Ultrastaging methods of sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer - a systematic review. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2020; 31:744-753. [PMID: 33187974 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2020-001964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Sentinel lymph node mapping has emerged as an alternative to lymphadenectomy in evaluating the lymph node status in endometrial cancer. Several pathological methods to examine the sentinel lymph node are applied internationally. The aim of this study was to determine the value of ultrastaging and to assess the ultrastaging method with the highest detection rate of metastases. METHODS A systematic review was conducted. Inclusion criteria were: pathologically-confirmed endometrial cancer with sentinel lymph node mapping, report of the histological outcomes, metastases found by hematoxylin and eosin staining and metastases found by ultrastaging were separately mentioned, and description of the ultrastaging method. The primary outcome was the detection of metastases found by ultrastaging that were not detected by routine hematoxylin and eosin staining. The secondary outcome was the difference in detection rate of metastases between several ultrastaging methods. Random effects meta-analyses were conducted. RESULTS Fifteen studies were selected, including 2259 patients. Sentinel lymph nodes were examined by routine hematoxylin and eosin staining. Subsequently, multiple ultrastaging methods were used, with differences in macroscopic slicing (bread-loaf/longitudinal), number of microscopic slides, and distance between slides, but all used immunohistochemistry. A positive sentinel lymph node was found in 14% of patients. In 37% of these, this was detected only by ultrastaging. Using more ultrastaging slides did not result in a higher detection rate. Bread-loaf slicing led to a higher detection rate compared with longitudinal slicing (mean detection rates 53% and 33%, respectively). CONCLUSION Pathological ultrastaging after routine hematoxylin and eosin staining in endometrial cancer patients has led to an increased detection rate of sentinel lymph node metastases. Different ultrastaging methods are used, with a preference for bread-loaf slicing. However, due to the large heterogeneity of the studies, assessing which ultrastaging method has the highest detection rate of sentinel lymph node metastases was not possible.
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- Lara C Burg
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Evidence, Section Biostatistics, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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A Modern Approach to Endometrial Carcinoma: Will Molecular Classification Improve Precision Medicine in the Future? Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12092577. [PMID: 32927671 PMCID: PMC7564776 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12092577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Endometrial cancer has been histologically classified as either an estrogen-dependent cancer with a favorable outcome or an estrogen-independent cancer with a worse prognosis. These parameters, along with the clinical attributions, have been the basis for risk stratification. Recent molecular and histopathological findings have suggested a more complex approach to risk stratification. Findings from the Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network established four distinctive genomic groups: ultramutated, hypermutated, copy-number low and copy-number high prognostic subtypes. Subsequently, more molecular and histopathologic classifiers were evaluated for their prognostic and predictive value. The impact of molecular classification is evident and will be recognized by the upcoming WHO classification. Further research is needed to give rise to a new era of molecular-based endometrial carcinoma patient care.
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García Pineda V, Hernández Gutiérrez A, Gracia Segovia M, Siegrist Ridruejo J, Diestro Tejeda MD, Zapardiel I. Low-Volume Nodal Metastasis in Endometrial Cancer: Risk Factors and Prognostic Significance. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061999. [PMID: 32630498 PMCID: PMC7356149 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective: To evaluate the oncological outcomes of patients with low-volume metastasis compared to those with macrometastasis and negative nodes in endometrial cancer. Methods: A single institutional retrospective study was carried out, which included all patients with endometrial cancer who underwent surgical treatment between January 2007 and December 2016. We analyzed the progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) of all patients after sentinel node biopsy and full nodal surgical staging according to their final pathological nodal status, focusing on the impact of the size of nodal metastasis. Results: A total of 270 patients were operated on during the study period; among them, 230 (85.2%) patients underwent nodal staging. On final pathology, 196 (85.2%) patients had negative lymph nodes; low-volume metastasis (LVM) was present in 14 (6.1%) patients: 6 (2.6%) patients had isolated tumor cells (ITCs) and 8 (3.5%) patients presented just micrometastasis; additionally, 20 (8.7%) patients presented macrometastasis. After a median (range) follow-up of 60 (0-146) months, patients with macrometastasis showed a significantly worse PFS compared to LVM and node-negative patients (61.1% vs. 71.4% vs. 83.2%, respectively; p = 0.018), and similar results were obtained for 5-year OS (50% vs. 78.6% vs. 81.5%, respectively; p < 0.001). Half of the patients presenting LVM did not receive adjuvant treatment. Moreover, LVM had a moderate nonsignificant decrease in 5-year PFS compared to node-negative patients. Conclusions: Patients with endometrial cancer and low-volume nodal metastasis demonstrated a better prognosis than those presenting macrometastasis. Low-volume metastasis did not show worse oncological outcomes than node-negative patients, although there was a slight decrease in progression-free survival.
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Guo J, Qian H, Ma F, Zhang Y, Cui X, Duan H. The characteristics of isolated para-aortic lymph node metastases in endometrial cancer and their prognostic significance. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2020; 12:1758835920933036. [PMID: 32587635 PMCID: PMC7294490 DOI: 10.1177/1758835920933036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to clarify the features and prognostic significance of isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis of endometrial cancer. Methods A retrospective study of patients with stage IIIC endometrial cancer was performed based on the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. A total of 2767 patients were divided into three groups according to the lymphatic metastasis patterns: isolated pelvic lymphatic metastasis, isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis and dual lymphatic metastasis. The clinic-pathological characteristics and prognosis of patients were compared among the three groups. Result The proportion of patients with isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis was 13.70%. Patients with isolated pelvic lymphatic metastasis or isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis shared similar histological characteristics, except that patients with isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis had a lower proportion of tumors over 5 cm in diameter than patients with isolated pelvic lymphatic metastasis (35.1% versus 45.7%, p = 0.001). Compared with patients with dual lymphatic metastasis, isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis was more common in patients with endometrioid tumors (78.6% versus 67.3%, p < 0.001), grade 1-2 cancers (53.3% versus 36.3%, p < 0.001) and negative peritoneal cytology (76.2% versus 61.1%, p < 0.001). Dual lymphatic metastasis was an independent predictive factor for the poor outcomes of patients at stage IIIC. However, in stage IIIC endometrioid tumors, patients with isolated pelvic lymphatic metastasis and those with isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis shared similar prognosis. Patients at stage IIIC with nonendometrioid tumors and patients at stage IV could not be further divided into subgroups according to lymphatic metastasis patterns in terms of prognosis. Conclusion Endometrioid patients with isolated pelvic lymphatic metastasis and isolated para-aortic lymphatic metastasis share similar clinical pathological characteristics and prognoses.
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- Jianbin Guo
- Department of Gynecological Minimal Invasive Center, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gynecological Minimal Invasive Center, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 17, Qihelou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tengzhou Central People's Hospital, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gynecological Minimal Invasive Center, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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He F, Li W, Liu P, Kang S, Sun L, Zhao H, Chen X, Yin L, Wang L, Chen J, Fan H, Li P, Yang H, Wang F, Chen C. Influence of uterine corpus invasion on prognosis in stage IA2-IIB cervical cancer: A multicenter retrospective cohort study. Gynecol Oncol 2020; 158:273-281. [PMID: 32467057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the associations between the presence and depth of uterine corpus invasion and survival in patients with cervical cancer. METHODS Clinical data of patients with stage IA2-IIB cervical cancer who underwent radical hysterectomy between 2004 and 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Uterine corpus invasion was identified from a review of uterine pathology. Independent prognostic factors for 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) were identified using multivariate forward stepwise Cox proportional hazards regression models. RESULTS A total of 1414 patients with stage IA2-IIB cervical cancer from 11 medical institutions in China were included. Retrospective review of the original pathology reports revealed a missed diagnosis of uterine corpus invasion in 38 (13.4%) patients and a misdiagnosis in 20 (1.8%) patients. Therefore, 284 patients with cervical cancer and uterine corpus invasion (90 [31.7%] patients had endometrial invasion, 105 [37.0%] patients had myometrial invasion <50%, and 89 [31.3%] patients had myometrial invasion ≥50%), and 1130 patients with cervical cancer without uterine corpus invasion were included in the analysis. The 5-year DFS and OS were significantly shorter for patients with uterine corpus invasion compared to patients with no uterine corpus invasion. Myometrial invasion ≥50% was an independent prognostic factor associated with decreased 5-year DFS (aHR, 2.307, 95% CI, 1.588-3.351) and 5-year OS (aHR, 2.736, 95% CI, 1.813-4.130), while myometrial invasion <50% or endometrial invasion had no effect on patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Diagnosis of uterine corpus invasion is frequently missed. Myometrial invasion ≥50% within the uterine corpus was an independent factor associated with worse prognosis in patients with cervical cancer, while myometrial invasion <50% or endometrial invasion had no effect on outcomes.
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- Fangjie He
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050011, China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Taiyuan 030013, China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Taiyuan 030013, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Pathology, Anyang Cancer Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
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- Department of Pathology, Anyang Cancer Hospital, Anyang 455000, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
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The Clinical Impact of Low-Volume Lymph Nodal Metastases in Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: The Senticol 1 and Senticol 2 Trials. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12051061. [PMID: 32344814 PMCID: PMC7281258 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12051061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background: With the development of the sentinel node technique in early-stage cervical cancer, it is imperative to define the clinical significance of micrometastases (MICs) and isolated tumor cells (ITCs). Methods: We included all patients who participated in the Senticol 1 and Senticol 2 studies. We analyzed the factors associated with the presence of low-volume metastasis, the oncological outcomes of patients with MIC and ITC and the correlation of recurrences and risk factors. Results: Twenty-four patients (7.5%) had low-volume metastasis. The risk factors associated with the presence of low-volume metastasis were a higher stage (p = 0.02) and major stromal invasion (p = 0.01) in the univariate analysis. The maximum specificity and sensitivity were found at a cutoff of 8 mm of stromal invasion. In multivariate analysis, the higher stage (p = 0.02) and the positive lymphovascular space invasion (p = 0.02) were significantly associated with the MIC and ITC. Patients with low-volume metastasis had similar disease-free survival (DFS) (92.7%) to node-negative patients (93.6%). The addition of adjuvant treatment in presence of low-volume metastasis did not modify the DFS. Conclusions: These results confirm our previous analysis of Senticol 1: the presence of low-volume metastasis did not decrease the DFS in early-stage cervical cancer patients.
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Ørtoft G, Høgdall C, Juhl C, Petersen LK, Hansen ES, Dueholm M. The effect of introducing pelvic lymphadenectomy on survival and recurrence rates in Danish endometrial cancer patients at high risk: a Danish Gynecological Cancer Group study. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2020; 29:68-76. [PMID: 30640686 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2018-000023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the rate of survival and recurrence related to the introduction of pelvic lymphadenectomy in Danish high-risk endometrial cancer patients. STUDY DESIGN Data on 713 high-risk patients defined as grade 3 with >50% myometrial invasion or serous/clear/undifferentiated carcinomas stage I-IV endometrial cancer patients diagnosed from 2005 to 2012 were retrieved from the Danish Gynecological Cancer Database. Of these, 305 were high-risk stage I. Five year Kaplan-Meier survival estimates and actuarial recurrence rates were calculated, and adjusted Cox used for comparison. Findings were compared with earlier Danish results. RESULTS Lymphadenectomy in 390 radically operated high-risk patients resulted in upstaging of 31 patients from stage I to IIIC and 19 patients from stage II to IIIC corresponding to 12.8%. Upstaging from stage I to IIIC had a cancer-specific survival of 77%, almost comparable to lymph node-negative high-risk stage I patients (81%). Lymphadenectomy patients had a significant higher overall survival as compared with non-lymph node resected for all patients, but not for stage I patients. Lymphadenectomy, however, did not significantly affect cancer-specific survival, progression-free survival, recurrence rate or risk of local, distant, or lymph node recurrence. When the survival of high-risk stage I patients was compared with earlier Danish results, a small improvement in overall survival (7%) and cancer-specificsurvival (8%) was demonstrated. CONCLUSION Only a small number of high-risk patients were upstaged from stage I to III due to lymphadenectomy. These patients showed a surprisingly good survival possibly due to correct stage identification and subsequent relevant adjuvant therapy. However, even though introduction of lymphadenectomy in the Danish high-risk population seems to increase overall survival, no significant change in cancer-specific survival, progression-free survival or recurrence patterns was demonstrated.
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- Gitte Ørtoft
- Department of Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Viborg Regional Hospital, Viborg, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Histopathology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Oncologic impact of micrometastases or isolated tumor cells in sentinel lymph nodes of patients with endometrial cancer: a meta-analysis. Clin Transl Oncol 2019; 22:1272-1279. [PMID: 31863354 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-019-02249-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE There is a gap in knowledge regarding the impact of micrometastases (MIC) and isolated tumor cells (ITCs) found in the sentinel lymph nodes of patients with endometrial cancer. Here, we present a meta-analysis of the published literature on the rate of MIC and ITCs after lymphatic mapping and determine trends in postoperative management. METHODS Literature search of Medline and PubMed was done using the terms: micrometastases, isolated tumor cells, endometrial cancer, and sentinel lymph node. Inclusion criteria were: English-language manuscripts, retrospectives, or prospective studies published between January 1999 and June 2019. We removed manuscripts on sentinel node mapping that did not specify information on micrometastases or isolated tumor cells, non-English-language articles, no data about oncologic outcomes, and articles limited to ten cases or less. RESULTS A total of 45 manuscripts were reviewed, and 8 studies met inclusion criteria. We found that the total number of patients with MIC/ITCs was 286 (187 and 99, respectively). The 72% of patients detected with MIC/ITCs in sentinel nodes received adjuvant therapies. The MIC/ITCs group has a higher relative risk of recurrence of 1.34 (1.07, 1.67) than the negative group, even if the adjuvant therapy was given. CONCLUSION We noted that there is an increased relative risk of recurrence in patients with low-volume metastases, even after receiving adjuvant therapy. Whether adjuvant therapy is indicated remains a topic of debate because there are other uterine factors implicated in the prognosis. Multi-institutional tumor registries may help shed light on this important question.
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Goebel EA, St Laurent JD, Nucci MR, Feltmate CM. Retrospective detection of isolated tumor cells by immunohistochemistry in sentinel lymph node biopsy performed for endometrial carcinoma: is there clinical significance? Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 30:291-298. [DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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IntroductionSeveral studies have reported optimizing ultrastaging protocols using immunohistochemistry for sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in endometrial carcinoma; however, the clinical significance of isolated tumor cells (ITCs) detected by ultrastaging is unknown. This study aimed to: (1) determine the frequency of retrospective ITC detection in patients with endometrial carcinoma and reported negative SLNs determined by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) examination only; and (2) determine the clinicopathological features and outcomes of patients with endometrial carcinoma and previously undetected ITCs.Methods474 SLNs from 155 patients with endometrial carcinoma and reported negative SLNs were subjected to an immunohistochemistry protocol which included staining slides with cytokeratin at 1, 10, 20, and 50 µm levels, to examine for ITCs. Clinicopathological data of patients with ITCs detected by this method were analyzed to determine patient outcomes.ResultsUsing immunohistochemistry, ITCs were detected in 5.7% (27/474) of SLNs and 13.5% (21/155) of patients with previously reported negative SLNs. In this patient cohort, 95.2% (20/21) had endometrioid histology, with the remaining case being carcinosarcoma. 38.1% (8/21) received adjuvant therapy (either brachytherapy alone (4/8) or chemotherapy and radiation (4/8)) based on other parameters, while 61.9% (13/21) had no adjuvant therapy. Of the patients who did not receive adjuvant therapy, all had endometrioid histology and 84.6% (11/13) were International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage IA. No patients (0/13) recurred after a median follow-up of 31.5 (range 2–84.4) months.DiscussionIn this study, 38.1% of patients with previously undetected ITCs had adjuvant treatment based on other high risk factors; as such, reporting ITCs would not have altered patient management for those who received adjuvant chemotherapy. To date, no patients with previously undetected ITCs without adjuvant treatment had a recurrence, suggesting that ITC detection may not be clinically relevant.
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Legge F, Restaino S, Leone L, Carone V, Ronsini C, Di Fiore GLM, Pasciuto T, Pelligra S, Ciccarone F, Scambia G, Fanfani F. Clinical outcome of recurrent endometrial cancer: analysis of post-relapse survival by pattern of recurrence and secondary treatment. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2019; 30:193-200. [PMID: 31792085 DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Recurrence of endometrial cancer is an important clinical challenge, with median survival rarely exceeding 12 months. The aim of this study was to analyze patterns of endometrial cancer recurrence and associations of these patterns with clinical outcome. METHODS The study included patients with endometrial cancer who underwent primary surgical treatment with or without adjuvant treatment between July 2004 and June 2017 at the Gynaecologic Oncology Unit of one of three tertiary hospitals of the Catholic University Network in Italy with complete follow-up data available. Information on the date and pattern of recurrence was retrieved for each relapse. Post-relapse survival was recorded as the time from the date of recurrence to the date of death or last follow-up. Survival probabilities were compared using log rank tests, and associations of clinico-pathological characteristics with post-relapse survival were tested using Cox's regression models. RESULTS A total of 1503 patients were included in the analysis. We identified 210 recurrences (14.0%) and 105 deaths (7.0%) at a median follow-up of 34 months (range 1-162). One hundred and fifty-eight recurrences (78.1%) occurred during the first two years of follow-up. Most recurrences were multifocal (n=121, 57.6%) and involved extrapelvic sites (n=38, 65.7%). Parameters associated with post-relapse survival in the univariate analysis included histotype, grade, time to recurrence, pattern of recurrence, number of relapsing lesions, and secondary radical surgery. Only the pattern of recurrence and secondary radical surgery were independent predictors of post-relapse survival in the multivariate analysis (p=0.025 and p=0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSION Lymph node recurrence and the feasibility of secondary radical surgery were independent predictors of post-relapse survival in patients with recurrent endometrial cancer.
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- Francesco Legge
- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, "F. Miulli" General Regional Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti, Bari, Italy
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- Gynecologic and Obstetrics Unit, Università "G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Statistics Technology Archiving Research (STAR) Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy.,Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento per la Tutela della Salute della Donna e della Vita Nascente, UOC di Ginecologia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy .,Gynecologic Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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Martell K, Doll C, Barnes EA, Phan T, Leung E, Taggar A. Radiotherapy practices in postoperative endometrial cancer: A survey of the ABS membership. Brachytherapy 2019; 18:741-746. [PMID: 31521546 DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2019.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This survey aimed to document the current practice patterns of postoperative radiotherapy (RT), including vaginal vault brachytherapy (VVB) and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT), in the management of patients with endometrial cancer. METHODS AND MATERIALS A 30-item, multiple choice survey querying RT prescribing practices and planning techniques was distributed electronically to American Brachytherapy Society members in December 2018. RESULTS Seventy-five surveys from 62 centers were completed. Eighty-nine percent of respondents practiced within the USA or Canada. Most (79%) respondents indicated a preference for recommending adjuvant VVB alone in FIGO Stage IB, Grade 2 margin and lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) negative disease. For FIGO Stage IB, Grade 3, LVSI-positive disease, most respondents preferred incorporating EBRT either alone (33%) or with VVB (28%). For IIIC1, margin positive disease, VVB in addition to EBRT was most commonly recommended (75%). When planning adjuvant EBRT, 49% utilized CT simulation with both bladder full and empty. Internal target volume was utilized by 53%. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (53%) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (19%) were commonly used planning techniques. The most common dose prescription was 45 Gy in 25 fractions (57%). When treating with VVB, 49% determined applicator size at the time of brachytherapy. Sixty-four percent planned treatments based on CT imaging with the applicator in situ and 33% repeated CT imaging before each subsequent fraction. The most common prescription was 21 Gy in three fractions prescribed to 0.5 cm depth (43%). CONCLUSIONS This study identified variability in treatment recommendations and in both EBRT and VVB simulation and planning processes in postoperative endometrial cancer.
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- Kevin Martell
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Lymph node micrometastases and outcome of endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 154:475-479. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Horn LC, Emons G, Aretz S, Bock N, Follmann M, Lax S, Nothacker M, Steiner E, Mayr D. [S3 guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of the endometrium : Requirements for pathology]. DER PATHOLOGE 2019; 40:21-35. [PMID: 30756154 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-019-0574-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The present article summarises the relevant aspects of the S3 guidelines on endometrioid carcinomas. The recommendations include the processing rules of fractional currettings as well as for hysterectomy specimens and lymph node resections (including sentinel lymph nodes). Besides practical aspects, the guidelines consider the needs of the clinicians for appropriate surgical and radiotherapeutic treatment of the patients. Carcinosarcomas are assigned to the endometrial carcinoma as a special variant. For the first time, an algorithmic approach for evaluation of the tumour tissue for Lynch syndrome is given. Prognostic factors based on morphologic findings are summarised.
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- L-C Horn
- Abteilung Mamma‑, Gynäko- & Perinatalpathologie, Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig AöR, Liebigstraße 24, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Frauenklinik, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Bonn, Deutschland
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- Frauenklinik, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Landeskrankenhaus Graz West, Graz, Österreich
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- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wissenschaftlichen Medizinischen Fachgesellschaften (AWMF), Berlin, Deutschland
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- Frauenklinik, GPR Klinikum Rüsselsheim, Rüsselsheim, Deutschland
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- Pathologisches Institut, Medizinische Fakultät, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, München, Deutschland
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Le T, McDonald S, Samant R, Fung Kee Fung M. Robotic sentinel node mapping in clinical stage 1 endometrial cancer using methylene blue dyes using the robotic platform. Int J Med Robot 2019; 15:e2006. [PMID: 31050158 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Endometrial cancer is a surgically staged cancer. We examined our preliminary experience with sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping in early stage endometrial cancer using methylene blue dyes. METHOD Retrospective review of all clinically stage 1 endometrial cancer staged surgically using the robotic platform. Logistic regression models were built to predict nodal metastasis taking into account age, grade, histology, depth of myometrial invasion, cervical involvement, and use of SLN mapping. RESULTS Four hundred sixty-nine patients were reviewed. Sixty patients had SLN mapping (13%). Four hundred nine patients underwent standard lymphadenectomy with five documented nodal metastasis (1.2%). Five nodal metastasis (8.3%) were seen in the SLN patients. In the logistic model, the application of SLN mapping was significantly associated with diagnosed nodal metastasis (OR 7.74; 95% CI, 2.04-29.3; P = .003) together with nonendometroid histology (OR 5.05; 95% CI, 1.27-20.12; P = .022). CONCLUSION SLN mapping protocol using methylene blue significantly identifies more nodal metastasis than standard lymphadenectomy.
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- Tien Le
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Bogani G, Mariani A, Paolini B, Ditto A, Raspagliesi F. Low-volume disease in endometrial cancer: The role of micrometastasis and isolated tumor cells. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 153:670-675. [PMID: 30833134 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Nodal assessment represents an integral part of staging procedure for endometrial cancer. The widespread diffusion of sentinel node mapping determinates a phenomenon of migration from stage I to stage III disease, especially for low-risk endometrial cancer patients. The adoption of sentinel node mapping and pathological ultrastaging increase the detection of low volume disease (i.e., micrometastasis and isolated tumor cells), being low volume disease detected in >30% of patients with positive nodes. The prognostic role of low volume disease is discussed as well as the possible adjuvant strategies for patients diagnosed with micrometastasis and isolated tumor cells. The role of further prospective treatments in endometrial cancer, including molecular and genetic profiling, is critically reviewed.
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- Giorgio Bogani
- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Italy.
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- Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Italy
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Transferrin receptor-involved HIF-1 signaling pathway in cervical cancer. Cancer Gene Ther 2019; 26:356-365. [DOI: 10.1038/s41417-019-0078-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Piedimonte S, Richer L, Souhami L, Arseneau J, Fu L, Gilbert L, Alfieri J, Jardon K, Zeng XZ. Clinical significance of isolated tumor cells and micrometastasis in low-grade, stage I endometrial cancer. J Surg Oncol 2018; 118:1194-1198. [DOI: 10.1002/jso.25259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Sabrina Piedimonte
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Pathology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Pathology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Pathology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology; McGill University Health Center; Montreal Canada
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Kimyon Comert G, Dincer N, Usubutun A. How to Handle Lymphadenectomy Specimens to Identify Metastasis More Accurately in Gynecologic Pathology. Int J Surg Pathol 2018; 27:244-250. [PMID: 30261787 DOI: 10.1177/1066896918802032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM To identify the value of processing multiple sections to detect metastasis in lymph nodes (LNs) dissected during gynecologic cancer surgery, and to evaluate the sizes of metastatic LNs in each region to compare with the largest one. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included 362 patients who had gynecologic cancer with at least one metastatic LN. Slides of 627 metastatic LN specimens were categorized according to the processing technique into single and more than one section (MOS) groups. In the MOS group, the LNs were cut into 2 or 3 parallel slices because their greatest dimensions exceeded 0.5 cm. Sizes of LN metastatic foci (MF) were measured and defined as follows: MF ⩽2 mm as micrometastasis and MF >2 mm as macrometastasis. The largest LN diameters among the metastatic LNs and the largest LNs in those regions were measured. Groups were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS Sixty-five (10.3%) of the metastatic LNs included in this study had micrometastases and 40 (6.3%) of them had MF ⩽1 mm. The rate of micrometastasis was higher in the MOS group than in the single-section group (11.8% vs 8.5%, respectively). Twenty-eight percent (n = 175) of metastatic LNs were not the largest, and 55.5% of those were less than 1 cm in diameter. CONCLUSION Methods of LN processing and macroscopic evaluation are not standardized, and processing single sections from LNs may overlook micrometastases. The detection rate of micrometastases can be improved by processing multiple sections from LNs.
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- Gunsu Kimyon Comert
- 1 Etlik Zubeyde Hanim Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- 2 Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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Cory L, Morgan MA. Pathology Consultation for the Gynecologic Oncologist: What the Surgeon Wants to Know. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2018; 142:1503-1508. [PMID: 30133316 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2018-0122-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT.— Clinical management of gynecologic malignancies is often multimodal. Pathologic diagnoses, patient-related factors, and disease-related factors all contribute to clinical decision making. OBJECTIVE.— To review the role of surgical pathology in treatment planning among women with gynecologic malignancies. DATA SOURCES.— An analysis of relevant literature (PubMed Plus [National Center for Biotechnology Information, Bethesda, Maryland] and Medline [Ovid, New York, New York]) and the authors' clinical practice experience were used. CONCLUSIONS.— Pathologic evaluation of gynecologic malignancies with traditional histopathology, assessment of genetic alterations, and identification of tumor biomarkers are critical to traditional treatment planning as well as for ongoing clinical trials.
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- Lori Cory
- From the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- From the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Buda A, Gasparri ML, Puppo A, Mereu L, De Ponti E, Di Martino G, Novelli A, Tateo S, Muller M, Landoni F, Papadia A. Lymph node evaluation in high-risk early stage endometrial cancer: A multi-institutional retrospective analysis comparing the sentinel lymph node (SLN) algorithm and SLN with selective lymphadenectomy. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 150:261-266. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Olawaiye AB, Mutch DG. Lymphnode staging update in the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition cancer staging manual. Gynecol Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Body N, Grégoire J, Renaud MC, Sebastianelli A, Grondin K, Plante M. Tips and tricks to improve sentinel lymph node mapping with Indocyanin green in endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 150:267-273. [PMID: 29909967 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the validity of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy with ICG in endometrial cancer and to evaluate the factors associated with poor mapping or false negative. METHODS We reviewed all patients who underwent primary surgery for endometrial carcinoma with SLN mapping using ICG followed by pelvic lymphadenectomy from February 2014 to December 2015. SLNs were ultrastaged on final pathology. Patients' demographics, surgical approach and histopathological factors were prospectively collected. Detection rate, sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) were calculated and univariate analysis was performed to evaluate factors associated with failed bilateral detection of SLNs. RESULTS A total of 119 patients were included. The overall and bilateral detection rates were 93% and 74%. Sensitivity and NPV were 100% in patients with bilateral detection; 95% and 99% respectively in cases with at least unilateral detection. Advanced FIGO stage (III or IV) was the only factor related to failed bilateral detection (p = 0.01). In 14 hemi-pelvis, the specimen labelled as SLN did not contain nodal tissue on final pathology (only lymphatic channels), which represented 37% of the "failed detection" cases. One false negative occurred in a patient with an ipsilateral clinically suspicious enlarged lymph node. CONCLUSION ICG is an excellent tracer for SLN mapping in endometrial cancer. Advanced FIGO stage correlated with failed bilateral detection (p = 0.01). Suspicious lymph nodes should be removed regardless of the mapping. Care should be taken to ensure that SLN specimen actually contains nodal tissue and not only swollen lymphatic channels, as this represents a significant cause of failed SLN mapping.
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- Noémie Body
- Département de Chirurgie Gynécologique, Hôpital Anne de Bretagne, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Rennes, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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- Pathology Department, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada
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- Gynecologic Oncology Division, L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada.
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Espinosa I, Serrat N, Zannoni GF, Rovira R, D'Angelo E, Prat J. Endometrioid endometrial carcinomas with microcystic, elongated, and fragmented (MELF) type of myoinvasion: role of immunohistochemistry in the detection of occult lymph node metastases and their clinical significance. Hum Pathol 2017; 70:6-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2017.05.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Buda A, Di Martino G, Restaino S, De Ponti E, Monterossi G, Giuliani D, Ercoli A, Dell'Orto F, Dinoi G, Grassi T, Scambia G, Fanfani F. The impact on survival of two different staging strategies in apparent early stage endometrial cancer comparing sentinel lymph nodes mapping algorithm and selective lymphadenectomy: An Italian retrospective analysis of two reference centers. Gynecol Oncol 2017; 147:528-534. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Tanner E, Puechl A, Levinson K, Havrilesky LJ, Sinno A, Secord AA, Fader AN, Lee PS. Use of a novel sentinel lymph node mapping algorithm reduces the need for pelvic lymphadenectomy in low-grade endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2017; 147:535-540. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Revised: 10/14/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tanner EJ, Ojalvo L, Stone RL, Levinson K, Temkin SM, Murdock T, Vang R, Sinno AK, Fader AN. The Utility of Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in High-Grade Endometrial Cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2017; 27:1416-1421. [PMID: 30814241 DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000001047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to report the utility and false-negative rates of sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping during surgical staging of women with high-grade, apparent uterine-confined endometrial cancer. METHODS This was a single-institution study performed at a high-volume academic center. From December 2012 to December 2015, women with high-grade endometrial cancer (grade 3 endometrioid, serous, clear cell, and carcinosarcoma) underwent SLN mapping via cervical injection followed by robot-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy and completion lymphadenectomy. Ultrastaging of SLNs was performed in patients with tumors with any degree of myoinvasion. Patient demographics, SLN test characteristics, treatment, and recurrence outcomes were prospectively evaluated for analysis. RESULTS Fifty-two patients with high-grade histologic findings underwent SLN mapping followed by completion lymphadenectomy. The median patient age was 64 years, and median body mass index was 31.8 kg/m2. Most patients had either serous (46%) or grade 3 endometrioid histology (27%) on preoperative biopsy. Nine patients had nodal metastases, 7 of whom had metastases identified in SLNs. No low-volume nodal metastases were identified on ultrastaging. Two patients had false-negative SLN mapping (22%). After a median follow-up of 15.6 months, 14 recurrences (27%) were diagnosed; all were distant or multisite relapses. Sentinel lymph node mapping did not impact the choice of adjuvant therapy or recurrence risk in node-positive patients. CONCLUSIONS Sentinel lymph node detection of metastases in patients with high-grade endometrial cancer is high, but false-negative results were encountered. More research is needed to determine whether SLN mapping can safely replace systemic lymphadenectomy in women with high-risk histologic findings.
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- Edward J Tanner
- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and
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Plante M, Stanleigh J, Renaud MC, Sebastianelli A, Grondin K, Grégoire J. Isolated tumor cells identified by sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial cancer: Does adjuvant treatment matter? Gynecol Oncol 2017; 146:240-246. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2017.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Revised: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Joehlin-Price AS, McHugh KE, Stephens JA, Li Z, Backes FJ, Cohn DE, Cohen DW, Suarez AA. The Microcystic, Elongated, and Fragmented (MELF) Pattern of Invasion: A Single Institution Report of 464 Consecutive FIGO Grade 1 Endometrial Endometrioid Adenocarcinomas. Am J Surg Pathol 2017; 41:49-55. [PMID: 27740968 PMCID: PMC5159271 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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MELF invasion has been associated with nonvaginal recurrences and lymph node (LN) metastases in multi-institutional case control studies but has not been well examined in large single-institution cohorts. Hysterectomy specimens with FIGO 1 endometrioid endometrial carcinoma and lymphadenectomies from 2007 to 2012 were identified. Electronic medical records and histologic slides were reviewed. Of 464 identified cases, 163 (35.1%) were noninvasive, 60 (12.9%) had MELF, 222 (47.8%) had a component of the infiltrative invasion pattern without MELF, 13 (2.8%) had pure pushing borders of invasion, 5 (1.1%) had pure adenomyosis-like invasion, and 1 (0.2%) had pure adenoma malignum-like invasion. Sixteen cases had LN metastases. Significantly more MELF cases had positive LNs than non-MELF cases overall (18.3% vs. 1.2%, P<0.001). The results were almost identical when invasive infiltrative cases with and without MELF were compared (18.3% vs. 1.8%, P<0.001). The maximum number of MELF glands per slide did not differ between cases with and without LN metastases, P=0.137. A majority of positive LNs, even in MELF cases, demonstrated nonhistiocyte-like metastases. Only 5 cases (all with MELF invasion) demonstrated micrometastatic lesions or isolated tumor cells only. MELF cases demonstrated a nonsignificant decrease in time to extravaginal recurrence (P=0.082, log-rank test), for which analysis was limited by low recurrence rates. In summary, MELF is associated with LN metastases, even when compared with other infiltrative cases and shows multiple patterns of growth in positive LNs. MELF cases additionally trended toward decreased time to extravaginal recurrence.
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Pathology
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Pathology
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Pathology
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Pathology
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Mayoral M, Paredes P, Domènech B, Fusté P, Vidal-Sicart S, Tapias A, Torné A, Pahisa J, Ordi J, Pons F, Lomeña F. 18F-FDG PET/CT and sentinel lymph node biopsy in the staging of patients with cervical and endometrial cancer. Role of dual-time-point imaging. Rev Esp Med Nucl Imagen Mol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.remnie.2016.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Leitao MM. Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Patients with Endometrial Carcinoma: Less Can Be More. CURRENT OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY REPORTS 2016; 5:279-285. [PMID: 28484664 PMCID: PMC5419688 DOI: 10.1007/s13669-016-0178-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The role and extent of lymphadenectomy for endometrial carcinoma has been debated for over 30 years. Many clinicians argue that there is therapeutic value for lymphadenectomy in patients deemed to be "at risk", a designation not universally defined, despite the lack of randomized data supporting this argument. However, lymphadenectomy is associated with morbidity, including lower extremity lymphedema. Sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping is emerging as a viable alternative to comprehensive lymphadenectomy in the surgical staging of patients with endometrial cancer. RECENT FINDINGS Nodal disease status is an important prognostic and predictive factor. Surgical staging with lymphadenectomy remains an important part of the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed endometrial carcinoma despite the dispute regarding its therapeutic value. Many clinicians have argued for abandoning lymphadenectomy altogether; however, this too is not ideal, as it may lead to under-treatment due to inadequate staging or over-treatment with toxic therapies. SUMMARY SLN mapping has emerged as a viable compromise between a comprehensive lymphadenectomy and no lymph node sampling in the surgical staging of these patients, and may lead to reduced morbidity risks. In this review, we present the currently available data in this area of research, as well as our experience with SLN mapping.
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- Mario M Leitao
- Attending Surgeon, Member, Division of Gynecology, Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, Director, Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery (MARS) Program, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065,
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