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Tomasoni M, Piazza C, Deganello A, Bossi P, Tirelli G, Nicolai P, Da Mosto MC, Molteni G, Giacomarra V, Canzi P, Pelucchi S, Polesel J, Borsetto D, Boscolo-Rizzo P. The prognostic-nutritional index in HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with upfront surgery: a multi-institutional series. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2023; 43:170-182. [PMID: 37204841 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-n2358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Objectives To evaluate the prognostic value of pre-treatment prognostic-nutritional index (PNI) in patients with HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods A multi-institutional retrospective series of HPV-negative, Stages II-IVB, HNSCCs treated with upfront surgery was evaluated. Correlation of pre-operative blood markers and PNI with 5-year overall (OS) and relapse-free (RFS) survival was tested using linear and restricted cubic spline models, as appropriate. The independent prognostic effect of patient-related features was assessed with multivariable models. Results The analysis was conducted on 542 patients. PNI ≥ 49.6 (HR = 0.52; 95% CI, 0.37-0.74) and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) > 4.2 (HR = 1.58; 95% CI, 1.06-2.35) confirmed to be independent prognosticators of OS, whereas only PNI ≥ 49.6 (HR = 0.44; 95% CI, 0.29-0.66) was independently associated with RFS. Among pre-operative blood parameters, only higher values of albuninaemia and lymphocyte count (> 1.08 x 103/microL), and undetectable basophile count (= 0 103/microL) were independently associated with better OS and RFS. Conclusions PNI represents a reliable prognostic tool providing an independent measure of pre-operative immuno-metabolic performance. Its validity is supported by the independent prognostic role of albuminaemia and lymphocyte count, from which it is derived.
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- Michele Tomasoni
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Oncology, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, School of Medicine, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Section of Otolaryngology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Section of Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Otolaryngology, Azienda Ospedaliera "S. Maria degli Angeli", Pordenone, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pavia, IRCCS Policlinico "San Matteo" Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, Aviano, Italy
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- Department of ENT, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Section of Otolaryngology, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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Qi H. Role and research progress of hematological markers in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Diagn Pathol 2023; 18:50. [PMID: 37081512 PMCID: PMC10120220 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-023-01335-7] [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: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023] Open
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Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the head and neck, accounting for about 20%. Due to its high disability rate, the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer have always been the focus and difficulty of head and neck surgery. The outcome of cancer is affected not only by tumor-related factors but also by host-related factors, especially systemic inflammation, this is usually reflected by a variety of hematological markers. Studies have confirmed that there is a significant correlation between hematological markers and the occurrence, development, and prognosis of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), and has a certain value in auxiliary diagnosis and prognosis prediction of LSCC. We reviewed various hematological markers related to LSCC aim to summarize the role and research progress of hematological markers in LSCC.
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- Hui Qi
- Nursing College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, People's Republic of China.
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Jotic A, Milovanovic J, Savic-Vujovic K, Radin Z, Medic B, Folic M, Pavlovic B, Vujovic A, Dundjerovic D. Immune Cell and Biochemical Biomarkers in Advanced Laryngeal Cancer. Dose Response 2022; 20:15593258221115537. [PMID: 35898723 PMCID: PMC9309787 DOI: 10.1177/15593258221115537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate cell and biochemical biomarkers and
establish their prognostic value in patients with advanced laryngeal
cancer. Material and Methods A prospective study included 52 patients with advanced laryngeal carcinoma
surgically treated at the tertiary referral center. Tumor tissue was
immunohistochemically stained for T-cell markers (CD4 and CD8), and levels
of cytokines (IL-6 and IL-8) and C-reactive protein were analyzed from blood
samples. Results Overall 3-year survival (OS) of patients included in the study was 69.2% and
the disease specific survival (DSS) 72.5%. Higher expression of
CD4+ and CD8+ were significant prognostic factors
with positive impact on both OS and DSS in univariate analysis, but not in
multivariate analysis. Levels of IL-8 were a significant predictor of 3-year
OS and DSS survival in patients with advanced laryngeal cancer but not
levels of IL-6 and CRP values. Conclusion Though high expression of CD4 and CD8 were demonstrated in the tumor tissue,
but their prognostic role was not established. Higher values of IL-8 proved
to be significant negative predictor of DSS. This could further collaborate
the inclusion of combination of biomarkers in assessment of favorable
treatment choice in patients with advanced laryngeal carcinoma.
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- Ana Jotic
- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Zvezdara, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- ENT Hospital, Clinical Hospital Center ''Dr Dragisa Misovic-Dedinje'' Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Pathology, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Shi Y, Zhang Y, Niu Y, Chen Y, Kou C. Prognostic role of the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in patients with head and neck neoplasms undergoing radiotherapy: A meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257425. [PMID: 34520494 PMCID: PMC8439446 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This novel meta-analysis was conducted to systematically and comprehensively evaluate the prognostic role of the pretreatment PNI in patients with head and neck neoplasms (HNNs) undergoing radiotherapy. METHODS Three databases, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, were used to retrieve desired literature. Hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were extracted and pooled by fixed-effects or random-effects models to analyze the relationship between the PNI and survival outcomes: overall survival (OS), distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS), and progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS Ten eligible studies involving 3,458 HNN patients were included in our analysis. The robustness of the pooled results was ensured by heterogeneity tests (I2 = 22.6%, 0.0%, and 0.0% for OS, DMFS, and PFS, respectively). The fixed-effects model revealed a lower pretreatment PNI was significantly related to a worse OS (HR = 1.974; 95% CI: 1.642-2.373; P<0.001), DMFS (HR = 1.959; 95% CI: 1.599-2.401; P<0.001), and PFS (HR = 1.498; 95% CI: 1.219-1.842; P<0.001). The trim-and-fill method (HR = 1.877; 95% CI: 1.361-2.589) was also used to prove that the existing publication bias did not deteriorate the reliability of the relationship. CONCLUSION The pretreatment PNI is a promising indicator to evaluate and predict the long-term prognostic survival outcomes in HNN patients undergoing radiotherapy.
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- Yujie Shi
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province, China
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Luan CW, Tsai YT, Yang HY, Chen KY, Chen PH, Chou HH. Pretreatment prognostic nutritional index as a prognostic marker in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17117. [PMID: 34429476 PMCID: PMC8385102 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96598-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The predictive value of the pretreatment prognostic nutritional index (PNI) for head and neck cancer (HNC) remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the predictive value of PNI in HNC patients. A systematic search through internet databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library for qualified studies estimating the association of PNI with HNC patient survival was performed. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), disease-specific survival (DSS), disease-free survival (DFS) and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) data were collected and evaluated. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled hazard ratios (pHRs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A total of 7815 HNC patients from 14 eligible studies were involved. Pooled analysis showed that low pretreatment PNI was correlated with poor OS (pHR: 1.93, 95% CI 1.62–2.30, p < 0.001), PFS (pHR: 1.51, 95% CI 1.19–1.92, p = 0.008), DSS (pHR: 1.98, 95% CI 1.12–3.50, p < 0.001), DFS (pHR: 2.20, 95% CI 1.66–2.91, p < 0.001) and DMFS (pHR: 2.04, 95% CI 1.74–2.38, p < 0.001). Furthermore, low pretreatment PNI was correlated with poor OS despite variations in the cancer site, sample size, PNI cut-off value, analysis method (multivariate analysis or univariate analysis) and treatment modality in subgroup analysis. Elevated pretreatment PNI is correlated with a superior prognosis in HNC patients and could be used as
a biomarker in clinical practice for prognosis prediction and treatment stratification.
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- Chih-Wei Luan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, LO-Sheng Hospital Ministry of Health and Welfare-Home, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Clinical Medicine Research Center, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Clinical Medicine Research Center, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, 539, Zhongxiao Road, 600, Chiayi, Taiwan.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, 539, Zhongxiao Road, 600, Chiayi, Taiwan. .,Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Prognostic Nutritional Index Predicts Toxicity in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with Definitive Radiotherapy in Association with Chemotherapy. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13041277. [PMID: 33924581 PMCID: PMC8070136 DOI: 10.3390/nu13041277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background: The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) is a parameter of nutritional and inflammation status related to toxicity in cancer treatment. Since data for head and neck cancer are scanty, this study aims to investigate the association between PNI and acute and late toxicity for this malignancy. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 179 head and neck cancer patients treated with definitive radiotherapy with induction/concurrent chemotherapy was followed-up (median follow-up: 38 months) for toxicity and vital status between 2010 and 2017. PNI was calculated according to Onodera formula and low/high PNI levels were defined according to median value. Odds ratio (OR) for acute toxicity were calculated through logistic regression model; hazard ratios (HR) for late toxicity and survival were calculated through the Cox proportional hazards model. Results: median PNI was 50.0 (interquartile range: 45.5–53.5). Low PNI was associated with higher risk of weight loss > 10% during treatment (OR = 4.84, 95% CI: 1.73–13.53 for PNI < 50 versus PNI ≥ 50), which was in turn significantly associated with worse overall survival, and higher risk of late mucositis (HR = 1.84; 95% CI:1.09–3.12). PNI predicts acute weight loss >10% and late mucositis. Conclusions: PNI could help clinicians to identify patients undergoing radiotherapy who are at high risk of acute and late toxicity.
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The Value of Laboratory Parameters for Anemia, Renal Function, Systemic Inflammation and Nutritional Status as Predictors for Outcome in Elderly Patients with Head-and-Neck Cancers. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12061698. [PMID: 32604773 PMCID: PMC7352755 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12061698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of routine blood markers regarding their predictive potential for treatment outcomes of elderly head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. In total, 246 elderly HNSCC patients (≥65 years) undergoing (chemo)radiotherapy from 2010 to 2018 were analyzed for treatment outcomes, depending on their hemoglobin, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin values, representing anemia, kidney function, inflammation and nutrition status, respectively. Local/locoregional control, progression-free and overall survival (OS) were calculated using the Kaplan–Meier method. Cox analyses were performed to examine the influence of blood parameters on oncological outcomes. In the univariate Cox regression analysis, hemoglobin ≤ 12 g/dL (HR = 1.536, p < 0.05), a GFR ≤ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (HR = 1.537, p < 0.05), a CRP concentration > 5 mg/L (HR = 1.991, p < 0.001) and albumin levels ≤ 4.2 g/dL (HR = 2.916, p < 0.001) were significant risk factors for OS. In the multivariate analysis including clinical risk factors, only performance status (HR = 2.460, p < 0.05) and baseline albumin (HR = 2.305, p < 0.05) remained significant prognosticators. Additionally, baseline anemia correlated with the prevalence of higher-grade chronic toxicities. We could show for the first time that laboratory parameters for anemia (and at least partly, tumor oxygenation), decreased renal function, inflammation and reduced nutrition status are associated with impaired survival in elderly HNSCC patients undergoing (chemo)radiotherapy.
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