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Puntoni R, Goldsmith DF, Valerio F, Vercelli M, Bonassi S, Di Giorgio F, Ceppi M, Stagnaro E, Filiberti R, Santi L. A Cohort Study of Workers Employed in a Refractory Brick Plant. Tumori 2018; 74:27-33. [PMID: 2832986 DOI: 10.1177/030089168807400105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A mortality study was carried out on a cohort of workers who were exposed to silica dust in a refractory brick plant. The cohort was divided into two groups: workers with and without silicosis, and their mortality was contrasted with the death rate of Genova from 1960 to 1979. Results show an increased risk for laryngeal tumors (3 obs., 0.44 exp., SMR = 682), nonmalignant respiratory disease (16 obs., 3.2 exp., SMR = 500), and cardiovascular diseases (19 obs., 11 exp., SMR = 173) among silicotics. The mortality rate for lung cancer showed an increase for the cohort of workers as a whole (11 obs., 6 exp., SMR = 183). The almost double overall mortality observed in silicotic subjects raises some doubts about the validity of other proportional mortality studies that showed no excesses for workers in these industries.
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- R Puntoni
- Dipartimento di Epidemiologia e Biostatistica, Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genova, Italia
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Balleari E, Salvetti C, Filiberti R, Allione B, Angelucci E, Cavalieri M, Cavalleri M, Cilloni D, Clavio M, Crisa’ E, Da Col A, Danise P, Di Tucci A, Finelli C, Lemoli R, Miglino M, Oliva E, Pellegrino M, Poloni A, Santini V. Different Repo Doses (High vs Standard) for Treatment of Anemia in MDS Patients: A Survey from the Italian MDS Registry. Leuk Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(17)30204-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Balleari E, Salvetti C, Del Corso L, Filiberti R, Bacigalupo A, Bellodi A, Beltrami G, Bergamaschi M, Berisso G, Calzamiglia T, Carella A, Cavalleri M, Da Col A, Favorini S, Forni G, Goretti R, Miglino M, Mitscheuning L, Molinari E, Racchi O, Scudeletti M, Tassara R, Gobbi M, Lemoli R, Clavio M. Age and comorbidities deeply impact on clinical outcome of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. Leuk Res 2015; 39:846-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2015.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2014] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Del Corso L, Salvetti C, Filiberti R, Clavio M, Lemoli R, Carella A, Forni G, Scudeletti M, Tassara R, Berisso G, Calzamiglia T, Arboscello E, Bellodi A, Beltrami G, Bergamaschi M, Cavalleri M, Dominietto A, Favorini S, Ghiso A, Goretti R, Miglino M, Mitscheunig L, Racchi O, Molinari E, Vignolo L, Gobbi M, Balleari E. 202 BOTH AGE AND COMORBIDITIES NEGATIVELY IMPACT ON CLINICAL OUTCOME OF PATIENTS WITH MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES: RESULTS FROM A REAL-LIFE REGIONAL SURVEY. Leuk Res 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(15)30203-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Mencoboni M, Zucali PA, Pasello G, Favaretto AG, Ceresoli GL, Sauta MG, Perrino M, De Vincenzo F, Polo V, Urso L, Bruzzone A, DelCorso L, Filiberti R, Tunesi G, Simonassi C, Covesnon MG, La Camera A. Clinicopathologic features of patients with malignant mesothelioma in a multicenter, retrospective study. J Clin Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2014.32.15_suppl.e18544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Department of Oncology, Humanitas Cancer Center, Rozzano, Italy
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Mencoboni M, Cioe A, Michelazzi L, Bruzzone A, DelCorso L, Simonassi C, Mortara V, Filiberti R, Marroni P, Spigno F. SMRP in screening of mesothelioma in asbestos-exposed workers: A study of 1,704 subjects. J Clin Oncol 2013. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.e12518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e12518 Background: The soluble mesothelin-related peptide (SMRP) is a marker in the diagnosis for mesothelioma. The role of SMRP as a potential screening tool in subjects with a past asbestos exposure is being debated. Objective: to evaluate SMRP and incidence of malignant mesothelioma in an asbestos exposed cohort. Methods: 1,704 subjects (Median Age 62) occupationally exposed to asbestos were enrolled in the study. A questionnaire on individual characteristics, disease history, and occupational or non-occupational exposure to asbestos was administered. All subjectsunderwent clinical examination and collection of serum sample for SMRP measurement that were repeated after 1 and 2 years. The samples were stored at -80 °C until assayed. Results: Median baseline SMRP was 0.45 nmol/l (range 0.1-4.45). SMRP was higher than 1.5 nmol/l (defined as cut-off) in 40 participants. 9 subjects had recognized lung cancer at the time of screening (median baseline SMRP 0.65 nmo/l, range 0.1-1.7) and 109 had recognized tumors at other sites (median 0.52 nmol/l, range 0.1-3.0). Overall, median follow-up of all subjects was 31.5 months During follow-up, recurrent or metastatic tumors were observed in 23 out of 118 tumors. Sixty-one subjects developed a new tumor. An epithelioid pleural mesothelioma occurred in two subjects, 13 and 17 months after the last SMRP evaluation, respectively. Baseline SMRP was 0.52 nmol/l and 0.17 nmol/l, respectively. In subjects with tumor, SMRP increased of 20-50% in 13 subjects (15%), two of them with abnormal SMRP (1 bladder and 1 prostate cancer). An increase greater than 50% was found in 19 subjects (22%). SMRP was higher than the threshold value in 3 tumors (1 lung, 1 colon and 1 prostate, diagnosed 2 months from last SMRP measure). Overall, mesothelin was above the cut-off in 58 subjects without any evidence of neoplastic disease. Conclusions: we cannot confirm the predictive role of SMRP for mesothelioma because we found two cases with low mesothelin levels 13 and 17 months before the diagnosis. The low number of mesotheliomas could be due to the low median age of our population. It will be intriguing to follow up in the future the subjects that showed an increase of SMRP.
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- Occupational Medicine Unit University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy
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- Occupational Medicine Unit University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Carbone R, Filiberti R, Monselise A, Shah P. An unusual CT scan image. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2012; 16:972-973. [PMID: 22953648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Merlo DF, Filiberti R, Kobernus M, Bartonova A, Gamulin M, Ferencic Z, Dusinska M, Fucic A. Cancer risk and the complexity of the interactions between environmental and host factors: HENVINET interactive diagrams as simple tools for exploring and understanding the scientific evidence. Environ Health 2012; 11 Suppl 1:S9. [PMID: 22759509 PMCID: PMC3388474 DOI: 10.1186/1476-069x-11-s1-s9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Development of graphical/visual presentations of cancer etiology caused by environmental stressors is a process that requires combining the complex biological interactions between xenobiotics in living and occupational environment with genes (gene-environment interaction) and genomic and non-genomic based disease specific mechanisms in living organisms. Traditionally, presentation of causal relationships includes the statistical association between exposure to one xenobiotic and the disease corrected for the effect of potential confounders. METHODS Within the FP6 project HENVINET, we aimed at considering together all known agents and mechanisms involved in development of selected cancer types. Selection of cancer types for causal diagrams was based on the corpus of available data and reported relative risk (RR). In constructing causal diagrams the complexity of the interactions between xenobiotics was considered a priority in the interpretation of cancer risk. Additionally, gene-environment interactions were incorporated such as polymorphisms in genes for repair and for phase I and II enzymes involved in metabolism of xenobiotics and their elimination. Information on possible age or gender susceptibility is also included. Diagrams are user friendly thanks to multistep access to information packages and the possibility of referring to related literature and a glossary of terms. Diagrams cover both chemical and physical agents (ionizing and non-ionizing radiation) and provide basic information on the strength of the association between type of exposure and cancer risk reported by human studies and supported by mechanistic studies. Causal diagrams developed within HENVINET project represent a valuable source of information for professionals working in the field of environmental health and epidemiology, and as educational material for students. INTRODUCTION Cancer risk results from a complex interaction of environmental exposures with inherited gene polymorphisms, genetic burden collected during development and non genomic capacity of response to environmental insults. In order to adopt effective preventive measures and the associated regulatory actions, a comprehensive investigation of cancer etiology is crucial. Variations and fluctuations of cancer incidence in human populations do not necessarily reflect environmental pollution policies or population distribution of polymorphisms of genes known to be associated with increased cancer risk. Tools which may be used in such a comprehensive research, including molecular biology applied to field studies, require a methodological shift from the reductionism that has been used until recently as a basic axiom in interpretation of data. The complexity of the interactions between cells, genes and the environment, i.e. the resonance of the living matter with the environment, can be synthesized by systems biology. Within the HENVINET project such philosophy was followed in order to develop interactive causal diagrams for the investigation of cancers with possible etiology in environmental exposure. RESULTS Causal diagrams represent integrated knowledge and seed tool for their future development and development of similar diagrams for other environmentally related diseases such as asthma or sterility. In this paper development and application of causal diagrams for cancer are presented and discussed.
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- Domenico F Merlo
- IRCCS AOU San Martino-IST-National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Kjeller, Norway
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- NILU – Norwegian Institute for Air Research, Kjeller, Norway
- Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
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Merlo DF, Ceppi M, Filiberti R, Bocchini V, Znaor A, Gamulin M, Primic-Žakelj M, Bruzzi P, Bouchardy C, Fucic A. Breast cancer incidence trends in European women aged 20–39 years at diagnosis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2012; 134:363-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-012-2031-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2012] [Accepted: 03/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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De Ceglie A, Fisher DA, Filiberti R, Blanchi S, Conio M. Barrett's esophagus, esophageal and esophagogastric junction adenocarcinomas: the role of diet. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2011; 35:7-16. [PMID: 20970272 DOI: 10.1016/j.gcb.2010.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2010] [Revised: 08/20/2010] [Accepted: 08/27/2010] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Identification of modifiable risk factors is an attractive approach to primary prevention of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma (EGJAC). We conducted a review of the literature to investigate the association between specific dietary components and the risk of Barrett’s esophagus (BE), EAC and EGJAC, supposing diet might be a risk factor for these tumors. Consumption of meat and high-fat meals has been found positively associated with EAC and EGJAC. An inverse association with increased intake of fruit, vegetables and antioxidants has been reported but this association was not consistent across all studies reviewed. Few studies have examined the association between diet and BE. Additional research is needed to confirm the aforementioned association and clarify the mechanisms by which dietary components affect the risk of developing EAC and EGJAC. Future studies could advance our knowledge by emphasizing prospective designs to reduce recall bias, by using validated dietary intake questionnaires and biological measures and by considering important confounders such as gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, tobacco and alcohol use, biometrics, physical activity, and socioeconomic factors.
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- A De Ceglie
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Cancer Institute Giovanni Paolo II, Bari, Italy
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Carbone RG, Filiberti R, Silvestri G, Savarino E, Savarino V. Emerging Factors of Survival in Usual Interstitial Pneumonia and Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia. Chest 2010. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.10776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Izzotti A, Pulliero A, Puntoni R, Peluso M, Filiberti R, Munnia A, Assennato G, Ferri G, Merlo DF. Duration of exposure to environmental carcinogens affects DNA-adduct level in human lymphocytes. Biomarkers 2010; 15:575-82. [PMID: 20839915 DOI: 10.3109/1354750x.2010.497870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE An important issue in human biomonitoring is determining how exposure duration affects the kinetics of molecular biomarkers. In this study we compare the influence of exposure variables on DNA adducts. METHODS DNA adducts were analysed by 32P-postlabelling in lympho/monocytes of 677 Caucasian subjects. RESULTS After correction for other variables, DNA adducts increased depending on the length of occupational and smoke exposures. Higher DNA adducts were detected in workers with more than 14 years of exposure than in workers with shorter exposures (RR = 1.19, p = 0.049) and in smokers with more than 10 years of exposure than in smokers with shorter exposure (RR = 1.21, p <0.001). CONCLUSIONS Exposure length is the primary factor affecting DNA-adduct level in lympho/monocytes both in smokers and in occupationally exposed subjects.
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Conio M, Blanchi S, Filiberti R, De Ceglie A. Self-expanding plastic stent to palliate symptomatic tissue in/overgrowth after self-expanding metal stent placement for esophageal cancer. Dis Esophagus 2010; 23:590-6. [PMID: 20545980 DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2010.01068.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are used to treat obstructive malignancies of the esophagus or esophagogastric junction; however, a potential complication is recurrent dysphagia because of tissue in/overgrowth. The placement of a second SEMS is one strategy to re-establish patency of the esophageal lumen. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of an alternative and likely less costly approach: placing a self-expanding plastic stent (SEPS) to manage relapsing dysphagia in patients previously treated with a partially covered SEMS. From December 2007 to January 2009, 13 patients previously treated with a SEMS for malignant dysphagia underwent treatment by inserting a SEPS to palliate relapsing dysphagia, as a result of tissue in/overgrowth. Stenosis was located in the upper esophagus in one patient, in the middle in four patients, and in the lower esophagus in eight patients. Clinical evaluation was performed at the time of stent placement, after 1 week, and then, monthly until death. The SEPS was successfully placed in a single treatment session for all patients. No preliminary dilation was required, and no further treatment was necessary for any patient. Before stenting, the median dysphagia score was 4 (range 3-4), and 1 week later the score was 0 for all patients. The resolution of dysphagia persisted until patient death (from tumor progression). The mean survival after the SEPS insertion was 4 months (range 3-8). This case series supports the use of a SEPS to palliate dysphagia from tissue in/overgrowth of a SEMS. Future clinical trials with larger patient samples are warranted.
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- M Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital, Corso Garibaldi 187, Sanremo, Italy.
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Standard endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is limited with regard to lesions below or involving the ileocecal valve. We describe the treatment and outcomes when using cap-assisted EMR (EMR-C) to remove large laterally spreading tumors (LSTs) with ileal infiltration in seven patients (median age 74 years). Each LST (median size 40 mm) was successfully resected in one session (median procedure time 50 minutes). Intraprocedural and early bleeding occurred in two patients, and delayed hemorrhage in one. Circumferential resection of the ileum caused asymptomatic strictures in six patients, with regression during follow-up for five. We conclude that the novel EMR-C method is a potentially effective treatment for cecal LST involving the distal ileum. Serious complications such as perforation or symptomatic strictures of the ileocecal valve were not observed and any procedure-related bleeding was easily controlled.
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- M Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital, Sanremo, Italy.
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Reports on the natural history of high-grade dysplasia (HGD) are sometimes contradictory, but suggest that 10-30% of patients with HGD in Barrett's esophagus (BE) will develop a demonstrable malignancy within five years of the initial diagnosis. Surgery has to be considered the best treatment for HGD or superficial carcinoma, but is contraindicated in patients with severe comorbidities. Non-surgical treatments such as intensive endoscopic surveillance, endoscopic ablative therapies, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) have been proposed. EMR is a newly developed procedure promising to become a safe and reliable non-operative option for the endoscopic removal of HGD or early cancer within BE. It is important to assess the depth of invasion of the lesion and lymph node involvement before choosing EMR. This technique permits more effective staging of disease obtaining a large sample leading to a precise assessment of the depth of malignant invasion. Complications such as bleeding and perforation may occur, but can be treated endoscopically. Trials are needed to compare endoscopic therapy with surgical resection to establish clear criteria for EMR and ablative therapies.
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- Massimo Picasso
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital, Corso Garibaldi 187, 18038 Sanremo Imperia, Italy
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Betta P, Montefiore F, Bonini F, Rossi C, Gastaldo N, Arnolfo E, Paganuzzi M, Filiberti R, Ugolini D, Puntoni R. Osteopontin (OPN) vs. prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in benign prostatic conditions and prostate cancer (PCa). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.16062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Tiseo M, Ardizzoni A, Cafferata MA, Loprevite M, Chiaramondia M, Filiberti R, Marroni P, Grossi F, Paganuzzi M. Predictive and prognostic significance of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in non-small cell lung cancer. Anticancer Res 2008; 28:507-513. [PMID: 18383893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The predictive and prognostic role of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still under debate. PATIENTS AND METHODS To study these aspects, serum NSE was prospectively measured at baseline of first-line chemotherapy treatment and tested for correlation with clinical outcome in 129 advanced NSCLC patients. RESULTS An objective response was achieved in 27 out of 65 (41.5%) patients with NSE < 8.6 ng/ml and in 38 out of 64 (59.4%) patients with NSE > or = 8.6 ng/ml (p = 0.05). Logistic analysis confirmed the positive association between objective response and NSE values > or = 8.6 ng/ml (odds ratio = 1.69; 95% confidence interval: 1.09-2.63; p = 0.02). Overall median survival was 10.8 months. A statistically significant prognostic effect on survival was found for performance status, stage and response to treatment, but not for baseline NSE value. CONCLUSION Based on these data, baseline circulating tumor NSE levels appear to have a weak predictive role, but not a prognostic significance in patients with advanced NSCLC submitted to standard chemotherapy.
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- Marcello Tiseo
- Division of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci, 14, 43100 Parma, Italy.
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Conio M, Repici A, Battaglia G, De Pretis G, Ghezzo L, Bittinger M, Messmann H, Demarquay JF, Blanchi S, Togni M, Conigliaro R, Filiberti R. A randomized prospective comparison of self-expandable plastic stents and partially covered self-expandable metal stents in the palliation of malignant esophageal dysphagia. Am J Gastroenterol 2007; 102:2667-77. [PMID: 18042102 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01565.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) provide effective palliation in patients with malignant dysphagia, although severe complications and mortality may result. We performed a prospective controlled trial to compare a new self-expanding polyester mesh stent (Polyflex) with SEMS (Ultraflex). METHODS One hundred one patients with unresectable esophageal carcinoma were randomized to placement of a Polyflex (N=47) or a partially covered Ultraflex (N=54) stent. Patients with esophagogastric junction (EGJ) malignancy were excluded. RESULTS Placement was successful in 46 (98%) patients with the Polyflex and 54 (100%) patients with the Ultraflex stent. In one patient, the Polyflex stent could not be placed. After 1 wk, dysphagia was improved by at least 1 grade in 100% of the Polyflex group and in 94% of the Ultraflex group. Major complications were observed in 48% of the Polyflex group and 33% of the Ultraflex group. Intraprocedural perforation occurred in 1 Polyflex and 1 Ultraflex patient. Two Polyflex patients had postprocedural hemorrhage. Twenty (44%) patients with a Polyflex stent and 18 (33%) with an Ultraflex stent had recurrent dysphagia because of tumor overgrowth, stent migration, hyperplastic granulomatous reaction, or food bolus impaction. Multivariate analysis showed a significantly higher complication rate with Polyflex than with Ultraflex stents (odds ratio 2.3, 95% CI 1.2-4.4). However, median survival was 134 days with Polyflex and 122 days with Ultraflex stents (P=NS). CONCLUSIONS No difference was seen in palliation of dysphagia between the two stents. Significantly more complications, especially late stent migration, were observed in the Polyflex group.
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- Massimo Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanremo Hospital, Sanremo, Italy
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Cristaudo A, Foddis R, Vivaldi A, Guglielmi G, Dipalma N, Filiberti R, Neri M, Ceppi M, Paganuzzi M, Ivaldi GP, Mencoboni M, Canessa PA, Ambrosino N, Chella A, Mutti L, Puntoni R. Clinical significance of serum mesothelin in patients with mesothelioma and lung cancer. Clin Cancer Res 2007; 13:5076-81. [PMID: 17785560 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-07-0629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE High levels of serum-soluble mesothelin family proteins (SMRP) have been found to be associated with malignant mesothelioma (MM), but not lung cancer (LC). To verify the clinical role of this marker for both these tumors, we tested serum SMRP in the largest population of thoracic cancers ever assembled. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN SMRP blood concentrations were measured in 107 patients with MM, 215 patients with LC, 130 patients with benign respiratory diseases (BRD), and 262 controls. Statistical comparison between mean serum SMRP levels in all groups was done and receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to evaluate the performance of this marker. RESULTS SMRP levels were significantly higher in patients with MM and LC than in patients with benign respiratory diseases and controls (P < 0.001). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for serum SMRP discriminating MM and controls was 0.77 (95% confidence interval, 0.71-0.83), with a best cutoff of 1.00 nmol/L (sensitivity, 68.2%; specificity, 80.5%). In both MM and LC, serum SMRP levels did not differ significantly between early and late stages. High SMRP levels proved to be an independent negative prognostic factor in patients with MM. CONCLUSIONS Our data confirm that serum SMRP is a promising marker for the diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical monitoring of MM. We found that serum SMRP dosage may prove helpful in LC diagnosis as well. These data may also have positive repercussions on secondary preventive medical strategies for workers previously exposed to asbestos.
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- Alfonso Cristaudo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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Mencoboni M, Serra M, Tunesi G, Gianola M, Rebella L, Galbusera V, Filiberti R, Puntoni R, Paganuzzi M, Bergaglio M. 6523 POSTER Clinical and potential prognostic significance of serum mesothelin and osteopontin in chemotherapy treated patients affected by malignant pleural mesothelioma. EJC Suppl 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(07)71351-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Ugolini D, Neri M, Ceppi M, Cesario A, Dianzani I, Filiberti R, Gemignani F, Landi S, Magnani C, Mutti L, Puntoni R, Bonassi S. Genetic susceptibility to malignant mesothelioma and exposure to asbestos: the influence of the familial factor. Mutat Res 2007; 658:162-71. [PMID: 17904414 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2007.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2007] [Revised: 08/03/2007] [Accepted: 08/03/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Asbestos is the principal etiological factor of malignant mesothelioma (MM), accounting for more than 80% of all tumor cases. However, other co-factors, including genetic susceptibility may play a role in the etiology of this disease, possibly modulating the effects of exposure to asbestos and other carcinogenic mineral fibers. The frequent report of familial clustering was the first indication supporting the involvement of genetic factors. Therefore, we performed an extensive literature search to evaluate existing studies reporting familial cases of MM. METHODS Published reports addressing the issue of familial susceptibility to MM have been searched through PubMed using keywords and free text tools. Eighty-two citations were retrieved and 20 of them actually reported a familial cluster of MM. Three more articles were identified through the references. The probability that the observed familial clusters of mesothelioma could have randomly occurred in exposed families was evaluated with the Family History Score Zi (FHSi). RESULTS The result of this analysis suggested that clustering of MM cases in families exposed to asbestos may be explained with the additional contribution of other familial factors. The FHSi allowed to reject the hypothesis of random occurrence of these clusters with a probability of a first type error ranging between 1 per cent and 1 per billion. CONCLUSIONS The evaluation of the published materials supports the hypothesis that - although familial clustering of MM is largely attributable to shared asbestos exposure - the additional contribution of factors dealing with genetic susceptibility may play a role in the etiology of MM.
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- Donatella Ugolini
- Dipartimento di Oncologia, Biologia e Genetica, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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Picasso M, Filiberti R, Blanchi S, Conio M. The role of chromoendoscopy in the surveillance of the duodenum of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Dig Dis Sci 2007; 52:1906-9. [PMID: 17406831 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-006-9653-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2006] [Accepted: 10/15/2006] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Adenomas of the duodenum have been described in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Patients with FAP are at high risk for the development of periampullary cancer. The aim of our study was to evaluate if endoscopic visualization of small polyps, often overlooked at standard endoscopic examination, was improved by chromoendoscopy. Ten patients with FAP and previous colectomy underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Two skilled endoscopists were involved for each endoscopy. Evaluation of number and diameter of polyps was made before and after staining. After staining we detected a larger number of duodenal polyps than found at the standard endoscopic examination, the difference being statistically significant. This result seems to suggest that chromoendoscopy may improve diagnostic yield of endoscopy. Further studies are needed to suggest the best surveillance program and the appropriate therapeutic modality for these patients.
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- Massimo Picasso
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanremo Hospital, Corso Garibaldi 187, 3, 18038, Sanremo (IM), Italy
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Simonini S, Foddis R, Filiberti R, Puntoni R, Mutti L, Ambrosino N, Chella A, Guglielmi G, Buselli R, Iuzzolini M, Mignani A, Ottenga F, Cristaudo A. [Evaluation of a series of serum mesothelin in patients with pleural malignant mesothelioma]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2007; 29:339-342. [PMID: 18409715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is a highly aggressive neoplasm with a poor survival rate, hard diagnosis and treatment. The incidence of MM in Western Europe countries is expected to increase drammatically in the next 10-15 years. In spite of this drammatic scenario, at this time the only instruments for screening and early diagnosis are based on radiological tests with evident ethical and economical problems. For this reason, some authors are evaluating biological indicators with the significance of screening and early diagnosis markers. One of the most promising marker is serum mesothelin (SMRP). SMRP levels appeares to be significantly related to MM and its clinical (diagnostic/prognostic) usefulnes has been suggested. The purpose of this research is to show SMRP trend in relation both to the course of the disease and the response to therapies in some Epithelioid MM patients. The analysis of SMRP levels in these patients suggests that it may be a useful marker for monitoring the response to treatment. In fact, it was observed that SMRP increases in patients who did not respond to therapy, it tends to remain stable when therapies results into a clinical stabilization, while it decreases after surgical procedure and in case of clinical improvement.
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- S Simonini
- U.O. Medicina Preventiva del Lavoro, Azienda Ospedeliero- Universitaria Pisana
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Foddis R, Vivaldi A, Filiberti R, Puntoni R, Mutti L, Ambrosino N, Chella A, Guglielmi G, Gattini V, Buselli R, Perretta S, Cristaudo A. [Serum mesothelin dosages in follow-up of previously exposed workers]. G Ital Med Lav Ergon 2007; 29:342-345. [PMID: 18409716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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High dosages of Serum Mesothelin have been demonstrated to be significantly associated to Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma. We recently demonstrated that Serum Mesothelin may be clinically helpful both for diagnostic and prognostic purposes, with the best cut-off corresponding to 1 nM. We also discovered that high levels of Serum Mesothelin are significantly associated to Lung Cancer. The usefulness of this marker in secondary prevention has been suggested, though never demonstrated. We therefore started a long-term prospective cohort study including previously asbestos-exposed workers. These subjects periodically underwent both radiological tests and serum mesothelin dosages. As a mid-term goal of this longitudinal study we decided to check the variability of mesothelin dosages, comparing baseline and follow-up values, as well as the possible correlation with age, duration of exposure, smoking, any abnormality of respiratory functional tests (RFT) and/or radiological tests. At baseline, Mesothelin mean value was 0.66 +/- 0.4 (range 0.08-2.2 nM). Both age (p = 0.04) and abnormal thoracic TC (p = 0.04) were significantly correlated with increased serum mesothelin levels and increasing age. No association was found between baseline mesothelin levels and duration of asbestos exposure (p = 0.5), smoking habits (p = 0.2), abnormal RFT, DLCO (carbon monoxide diffusing capacity) or thoracic X-ray. No significant variation was observed between mesothelin values at baseline and at follow-up (p = 0.2).
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- R Foddis
- Dipartimento di Endocrinologia e Metabolismo, Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Medicina del Lavoro, Università di Pisa.
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Betta P, Libener R, Orecchia S, Salvio M, Schillaci F, Filiberti R, Puntoni R, Paganuzzi M, Marroni P. Prognostic serum markers in malignant pleural mesothelioma: Epidermal growth factor and platelet-derived growth factor. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.18097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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18097 Background: While no previous data has so far shown any difference between the efficacy of serum platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-AB) and serum epidermal growth factor (EGF) in distinguishing MPM from benign pleural diseases, some pilot studies have shown the potentiality of both these markers in the prognosis of MPM patients. This study investigates this capacity by analyzing survival in a series of MPM patients. Methods: Using an ELISA method, EGF (ng/ml) baseline serum was determined in 83 newly diagnosed MPM patients, and in 62 cases PDGF-AB serum levels were also measured. After a median follow-up time of 11.8 months (range 0.4–52.1 months), the log-rank test was used to compare the survival curves, and Cox’s regression analysis was also performed. Results: Median serum values were 0.56 ng/ml (range 0.09–2.05) for EGF and 43.0 ng/ml (range 0.1–145) for PDGF-AB. Patients with EGF levels higher than the median level of 0.56 ng/ml had an average survival time of 9.4 months (95%CI: 5.7–13.2), while the average survival time of patients with below-median EGF levels was 13.2 months (95%CI: 10.6–15.8); a statistically significant difference (p=0.005). For patients with PDGF-AB levels higher than an assumed cut-off of 49.8 ng/ml, (above 75th percentile of MPM marker concentration) average survival was 7.9 months (95%CI: 4.5–11.3) as against the 14.9 months (95%CI: 10.3–18.7) in patients with below cut-off marker levels, again statistically significant (p=0.02). Cox’s regression analysis was performed on 42 patients in whom data on age, sex, histology, stage and platelet count were available. EGF and PDGF-AB levels higher than the selected cut-offs were confirmed as independent predictors of poor survival (HR=1.49; 95% CI: 1.04–2.13; p=0.03 and HR=1.96; 95% CI: 1.23–3.13; p=0.005, respectively). Conclusions: Our data suggest that circulating PDGF-AB and EGF levels are promising markers for clinical monitoring of MPM patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- P. Betta
- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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Conio M, Blanchi S, Filiberti R, Repici A, Barbieri M, Bilardi C, Siersema PD. A modified self-expanding Niti-S stent for the management of benign hypopharyngeal strictures. Gastrointest Endosc 2007; 65:714-20. [PMID: 17383472 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2007.02.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The management of patients with refractory hypopharyngeal strictures after surgery in combination with radiation therapy is disappointing, and nutrition through feeding tubes is often required. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a modified self-expanding Niti-S metal stent in the treatment of hypopharyngeal strictures after combined therapy for laryngeal cancer. DESIGN Case series. SETTING A general hospital and a university hospital. PATIENTS Seven consecutive patients were included. One of them did not have laryngectomy. INTERVENTIONS All patients received a modified Niti-S stent. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Improvement of dysphagia, avoiding periodic bougienage, and enteral nutrition through feeding tubes. RESULTS After placement of the first stent, dysphagia improved in all patients. Six of 7 patients developed stent migration and/or granulomatous tissue ingrowth or overgrowth. Additional stents were placed in all patients after a median of 3 months after the previous stent placement. One patient developed an esophagorespiratory fistula caused by a Polyflex stent. Two patients died of causes unrelated to the stent. The remaining 5 patients remained alive and asymptomatic after a median follow-up of 10 months. LIMITATIONS Periodic stent exchange. Stent placement did not resolve the stricture definitively. We had a limited number of patients and have no long-term outcome data yet. CONCLUSIONS The use of this modified Niti-S stent avoids both enteral nutrition through feeding tubes and the need for periodic bougienage in patients with difficult-to-treat benign hypopharyngeal strictures.
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- Massimo Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital, Sanremo, Italy
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Conigliaro R, Battaglia G, Repici A, De Pretis G, Ghezzo L, Bittinger M, Messmann H, Demarquay JF, Togni M, Blanchi S, Filiberti R, Conio M. Polyflex stents for malignant oesophageal and oesophagogastric stricture: a prospective, multicentric study. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 19:195-203. [PMID: 17301645 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0b013e328013a418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dysphagia is the most distressing symptom in patients with cancer-related oesophageal obstruction. Endoscopic palliation aims to restore swallowing, avoid reintervention and to reduce hospitalization. This study reports an experience with a new self-expandable plastic stent (Polyflex) in patients with unresectable oesophageal and oesophagogastric junction cancer. METHODS Sixty patients were prospectively collected. The cause of obstruction was oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (44) and adenocarcinoma (eight), lung cancer (seven) and thyroid tumour (one). RESULTS The stent was successfully placed in 59 patients. Early minor complications occurred in 19 patients (32%), and major complications in 13 (22%). Death occurred in three patients owing to pulmonary embolism (one) and massive haemorrhage (two). Recurrent dysphagia for early stent migration was observed in seven patients. Delayed stent migration occurred in five patients and tumour overgrowth in eight patients. The mean dysphagia score of 2.8 improved to a mean score of 1.0 after stenting (P<0.001). Overall median survival time was 4.6 months. CONCLUSIONS Our study suggests that Polyflex stents are competitive with metal stents, with similar efficacy but lower cost. Technical improvements, however, are required to make these stents more user friendly. Large randomized clinical studies are needed to guide in the choice among the different available stents.
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- Rita Conigliaro
- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, General Hospital, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Ardizzoni A, Cafferata MA, Tiseo M, Filiberti R, Marroni P, Grossi F, Paganuzzi M. Decline in serum carcinoembryonic antigen and cytokeratin 19 fragment during chemotherapy predicts objective response and survival in patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer. Cancer 2007; 107:2842-9. [PMID: 17103443 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.22330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The authors assessed the predictive and prognostic role of decline in the serum levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA 21-1) during chemotherapy in patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS Changes in serum levels of CEA and CYFRA 21-1 during first-line, conventional chemotherapy were studied prospectively with an immunometric assay at baseline and every 2 courses in 117 patients with advanced NSCLC. Data were correlated with radiologic objective response (OR) and survival. RESULTS One hundred seven patients were evaluable for radiologic and serologic response assessment after 2 chemotherapy courses. The radiologic OR rate was 44% overall. The CEA and CYFRA 21-1 responses (> or =20% reduction over baseline level; assessed after the second course of chemotherapy) were 38% and 61%, respectively. Statistically significant correlations were observed between CEA and CYFRA 21-1 responses and OR (P = .01 and P = .004, respectively). The median survival from response assessment (landmark analysis) was 9 months. In a univariate analysis, disease stage, performance status, baseline lactate dehydrogenase level (LDH), OR, CEA response, and CYFRA 21-1 response were correlated significantly with survival. In particular, the median survival was 13 months for patients who had a CEA response and 11 months for patients who had a CYFRA 21-1 response compared with 8 months and 6 months for patients who did not respond, respectively. In a multivariate analysis, performance status (P = .005), baseline LDH level (P = .02), CEA response (P = .03) and CYFRA 21-1 response (P = .01) were confirmed as independent prognostic factors for survival. CONCLUSIONS CEA and CYFRA 21-1 responses appeared to be reliable surrogate markers of chemotherapy efficacy in patients with advanced NSCLC.
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- Andrea Ardizzoni
- Division of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Landi S, Gemignani F, Neri M, Barale R, Bonassi S, Bottari F, Canessa PA, Canzian F, Ceppi M, Filiberti R, Ivaldi GP, Mencoboni M, Scaruffi P, Tonini GP, Mutti L, Puntoni R. Polymorphisms of glutathione-S-transferase M1 and manganese superoxide dismutase are associated with the risk of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Int J Cancer 2007; 120:2739-43. [PMID: 17290392 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.22590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Individual response to oxidative stress, due to exposure to asbestos fibres plays a significant role in the malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) etiology. The differential impact on MPM risk of polymorphic alleles of glutathione-S-transferases (GSTs) and manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD/SOD2) genes involved in the defence against oxidative damage has been investigated. Ninety cases of MPM and 395 controls were genotyped using the arrayed-primer extension technique. Logistic regression analysis was applied to assess the predictive role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) potentially involved in MPM carcinogenesis after adjustment for potential confounders. An increased risk of MPM was found in subjects bearing a GSTM1 null allele (OR = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.04-2.74; p = 0.034), and in those with the Ala/Ala genotypes at codon 16 within MnSOD (OR = 3.07, 95% CI = 1.55-6.05; p = 0.001). A stronger effect of MnSOD was observed among patients without a clear exposure to asbestos fibres. No effect was found for GSTA2, GSTA4, GSTM3, GSTP1 and GSTT1 genes. These findings, if replicated, contribute substantial evidence to the hypothesis that oxidative stress and cellular antireactive oxygen species systems are involved in the pathogenesis and in the natural history of MPM.
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- Stefano Landi
- Department of Biology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Raimondi S, Paracchini V, Autrup H, Barros-Dios JM, Benhamou S, Boffetta P, Cote ML, Dialyna IA, Dolzan V, Filiberti R, Garte S, Hirvonen A, Husgafvel-Pursiainen K, Imyanitov EN, Kalina I, Kang D, Kiyohara C, Kohno T, Kremers P, Lan Q, London S, Povey AC, Rannug A, Reszka E, Risch A, Romkes M, Schneider J, Seow A, Shields PG, Sobti RC, Sørensen M, Spinola M, Spitz MR, Strange RC, Stücker I, Sugimura H, To-Figueras J, Tokudome S, Yang P, Yuan JM, Warholm M, Taioli E. Meta- and pooled analysis of GSTT1 and lung cancer: a HuGE-GSEC review. Am J Epidemiol 2006; 164:1027-42. [PMID: 17000715 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwj321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lung cancer is the most common malignancy in the Western world, and the main risk factor is tobacco smoking. Polymorphisms in metabolic genes may modulate the risk associated with environmental factors. The glutathione S-transferase theta 1 gene (GSTT1) is a particularly attractive candidate for lung cancer susceptibility because of its involvement in the metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in tobacco smoke and of other chemicals, pesticides, and industrial solvents. The frequency of the GSTT1 null genotype is lower among Caucasians (10-20%) than among Asians (50-60%). The authors present a meta- and a pooled analysis of case-control, genotype-based studies that examined the association between GSTT1 and lung cancer (34 studies, 7,629 cases and 10,087 controls for the meta-analysis; 34 studies, 7,044 cases and 10,000 controls for the pooled analysis). No association was observed between GSTT1 deletion and lung cancer for Caucasians (odds ratio (OR) = 0.99, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.87, 1.12); for Asians, a positive association was found (OR = 1.28, 95% CI: 1.10, 1.49). In the pooled analysis, the odds ratios were not significant for either Asians (OR = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.83, 1.13) or Caucasians (OR = 1.09, 95% CI: 0.99, 1.21). No significant interaction was observed between GSTT1 and smoking on lung cancer, whereas GSTT1 appeared to modulate occupational-related lung cancer.
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Cristaudo A, Foddis R, Vivaldi A, Guglielmi G, Gattini V, Buselli R, Dipalma N, Filiberti R, Mutti L, Puntoni R. 150 Predictive and/or diagnostic significance of serum soluble mesothelin related proteins (SMR) in asbestos-related pleural malignant mesothelioma: Follow-up of a large population of workers previously exposed to asbestos. Lung Cancer 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(07)70226-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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De Ceglie A, Lapertosa G, Blanchi S, Di Muzio M, Picasso M, Filiberti R, Scotto F, Conio M. Endoscopic mucosal resection of large hyperplastic polyps in 3 patients with Barrett’s esophagus. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:5699-704. [PMID: 17007025 PMCID: PMC4088173 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i35.5699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To report the endoscopic treatment of large hyperplastic polyps of the esophagus and esophago-gastric junction (EGJ) associated with Barrett’s esophagus (BE) with low-grade dysplasia (LGD), by endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR).
METHODS: Cap fitted EMR (EMR-C) was performed in 3 patients with hyperplastic-inflammatory polyps (HIPs) and BE.
RESULTS: The polyps were successfully removed in the 3 patients. In two patients, with short segment BE (SSBE) (≤ 3 cm), the metaplastic tissue was completely excised. A 2 cm circumferential EMR was performed in one patient with a polyp involving the whole EGJ. A simultaneous EMR-C of a BE-associated polypoid dysplastic lesion measuring 1 cm x 10 cm, was also carried out. In the two patients, histologic assessment detected LGD in BE. No complications occurred. Complete neosquamous re-epithelialization occurred in the two patients with SSBE. An esophageal recurrence occurred in the remaining one and was successfully retreated by EMR.
CONCLUSION: EMR-C appears to be a safe and effective method for treating benign esophageal mucosal lesions, allowing also the complete removal of SSBE.
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Orengo MA, Casella C, Fontana V, Filiberti R, Conio M, Rosso S, Tumino R, Crosignani P, De Lisi V, Falcini F, Vercelli M. Trends in incidence rates of oesophagus and gastric cancer in Italy by subsite and histology, 1986-1997. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2006; 18:739-46. [PMID: 16772831 DOI: 10.1097/01.meg.0000223905.78116.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Population-based studies in Western countries suggest that the incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OA) and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) is increasing, whereas the incidence of distal gastric carcinoma and oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is declining. This is the first population-based study carried out in a southern European region to evaluate the time trends in incidence rates of oesophageal and gastric tumours according to subsite and histology over the period 1986-1997. METHODS Cancer cases were drawn from seven registries of the Italian Network of Cancer Registries, which covers approximately 9% of the Italian population (annual average 5 027 944). Time trends in age and sex-standardized incidence rates were reported. Estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) and related 95% confidence intervals (CI) were estimated by modelling age, sex, subsite and morphology-specific incidence rates through Poisson log-linear regression, and whenever necessary negative-binomial regression. Overall, 25 895 gastric and 2497 oesophageal carcinomas were examined. RESULTS On the whole, an increasing trend was observed for OA plus GCA. The increase was statistically significant in younger women (<60 years: EAPC 3.7; 95% CI 0.2; 7.3) and in older men (>75 years: EAPC 4.0; 95% CI 1.2; 6.9). Similar trends were also observed in proximal gastric cancer (GCA plus fundus). A decline in the stomach subfundus incidence was observed in both sexes and in each age group. OSCC decreased significantly in men (EAPC-2.6; 95% CI-4.1;-0.9). CONCLUSIONS It is plausible that the different tendencies in oesophageal and proximal gastric cancer in men and women are attributable to heterogeneous distributions of risk factors by sex or age.
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- Maria A Orengo
- Liguria Cancer Registry (CR), Descriptive Epidemiology, National Cancer Research Institute (IST), Genoa, Italy
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Neri M, Taioli E, Filiberti R, Paolo Ivaldi G, Aldo Canessa P, Verna A, Marroni P, Puntoni R, Hirvonen A, Garte S. Metabolic genotypes as modulators of asbestos-related pleural malignant mesothelioma risk: A comparison of Finnish and Italian populations. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2006; 209:393-8. [PMID: 16697254 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2006.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2005] [Revised: 01/30/2006] [Accepted: 03/30/2006] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The role of CYP1A1, GSTM1, GSTT1, EPHX1, and NAT2 genotypes in susceptibility to malignant mesothelioma (MM) was compared in two case-control studies, previously conducted in two countries where different types of asbestos fibers have been used [Hirvonen et al., 1995. Inherited GSTM1 and NAT2 defects as concurrent risk modifiers in asbestos-related human malignant mesothelioma. Cancer Res. 55, 2981-2983; Hirvonen et al., 1996. Glutathione S-Transferase and N-Acetyltransferase genotypes and asbestos-associated pulmonary disorders. J. Natl. Cancer Inst.88, 1853-1856; Neri et al., 2005. Pleural malignant mesothelioma, genetic susceptibility and asbestos exposure. Mutat. Res. 592, 36-44]. Fifty-seven asbestos-exposed MM patients and 255 controls were recruited in Italy, 48 cases and 121 controls in Finland. In order to make the two studies comparable, they have been updated and new genotyping analyses have been performed. The NAT2 fast acetylator and EPHX1 low-activity genotypes were positively associated with MM in the Italian study, while they were negatively associated with this malignancy in the Finnish one. A combined significant effect was also observed in the Italian study for the NAT2 fast acetylator and EPHX1 low-activity genotypes, while this combination was protective in the Finnish study. Combination of NAT2 fast acetylator and GSTM1 null genotype posed a significantly increased risk of MM in the Italian, but not in the Finnish study. The opposite results obtained in Finland and Italy may be ascribed to random chance, but a role may be hypothesized for the fact that different types of asbestos have been used in the two countries.
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- Monica Neri
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National Cancer Research Institute, largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
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Betta P, Filiberti R, Marroni P, Neri M, Orecchia S, Libener R, Bottero G, Paganuzzi M, Puntoni R. Serum levels of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) as prognostic factors in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.10080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10080 Background: MPM is an uncommon but extremely aggressive tumor of the serosal surfaces, which has been closely linked to asbestos exposure. Several in-vitro studies have demonstrated that HGF enhances MPM cell proliferation, migration, and invasiveness and the presence of EGF is closely related to the process of cell differentiation and the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans in MPM cells. Few studies have measured the blood levels of these growth factors in tumor patients and assessed their correlation with clinical outcome. This pilot study was designed to investigate the potential value of serum EGF and HGF measurements for the diagnosis and the prediction of survival in MPM patients. Methods: Baseline serum EGF and HGF levels (ng/ml) were determined using an ELISA method in 81 newly diagnosed MPM patients (mean age 67.5±11.0 years) and 48 patients with benign respiratory diseases (BRD; mean age 64.3±13.5 years). Results: HGF and EGF median concentrations in MPM (1.6 ng/ml and 0.5 ng/ml, respectively) were not statistically different from concentrations in BRD (1.2 ng/ml and 0.4 ng/ml). Median follow-up for MPM patients was 27 months, while overall median survival was 11.8 months. At univariate analysis, only high EGF serum levels were associated with an unfavorable survival outcome. Using a cut-off point for EGF of 0.5 ng/ml (corresponding to the median of marker concentration in MPM), the survival rate in patients with higher serum EGF was significantly worse than that in patients with lower levels (median 10.7 vs. 13.0 months, p=0.01). Multivariate analysis, after adjusting for age, sex, histology and platelet count, confirmed the independent predictive value of serum EGF concentration as a negative prognostic factor (p=0.01). Conclusions: High pre-treatment levels of serum EGF are associated with an adverse prognostic impact on survival in MPM patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- P. Betta
- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a promising therapeutic option for removal of superficial carcinomas or premalignant lesions throughout the gastrointestinal tract. This review discusses indications and the several techniques of EMR in early tumors of esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon. EMR is not yet widely utilized in the West. However, great benefits may be obtained from this non-invasive technique after an accurate evaluation of patients and a careful staging of lesions that may assess the depth of infiltration and exclude the presence of lymph node metastases. EMR permits a complete removal of the lesion with histologic assessment of the entire specimen and the change in the pathologic stage in a significant number of patients. To minimize the risk of serious complications (mostly bleeding and perforation), only experienced endoscopists should undertake EMR in an appropriate environment. Data from literature are encouraging on the use of EMR, but a long-term follow-up of a large number of patients is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of this therapy.
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Jagadeeswaran R, Ma PC, Seiwert TY, Jagadeeswaran S, Zumba O, Nallasura V, Ahmed S, Filiberti R, Paganuzzi M, Puntoni R, Kratzke RA, Gordon GJ, Sugarbaker DJ, Bueno R, Janamanchi V, Bindokas VP, Kindler HL, Salgia R. Functional analysis of c-Met/hepatocyte growth factor pathway in malignant pleural mesothelioma. Cancer Res 2006; 66:352-61. [PMID: 16397249 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-04-4567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) has not been extensively studied in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). In this study, c-Met was overexpressed and activated in most of the mesothelioma cell lines tested. Expression in MPM tissues by immunohistochemistry was increased (82%) in MPM in general compared with normal. c-Met was internalized with its ligand hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) in H28 MPM cells, with robust expression of c-Met. Serum circulating HGF was twice as high in mesothelioma patients as in healthy controls. There was a differential growth response and activation of AKT and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 in response to HGF for the various cell lines. Dose-dependent inhibition (IC50 < 2.5 micromol/L) of cell growth in mesothelioma cell lines, but not in H2052, H2452, and nonmalignant MeT-5A (IC50 > 10 micromol/L), was observed with the small-molecule c-Met inhibitor SU11274. Furthermore, migration of H28 cells was blocked with both SU11274 and c-Met small interfering RNA. Abrogation of HGF-induced c-Met and downstream signaling was seen in mesothelioma cells. Of the 43 MPM tissues and 7 cell lines, we have identified mutations within the semaphorin domain (N375S, M431V, and N454I), the juxtamembrane domain (T1010I and G1085X), and an alternative spliced product with deletion of the exon 10 of c-Met in some of the samples. Interestingly, we observed that the cell lines H513 and H2596 harboring the T1010I mutation exhibited the most dramatic reduction of cell growth with SU11274 when compared with wild-type H28 and nonmalignant MeT-5A cells. Ultimately, c-Met would be an important target for therapy against MPM.
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- Ramasamy Jagadeeswaran
- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Cancer Research Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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Neri M, Filiberti R, Taioli E, Garte S, Paracchini V, Bolognesi C, Canessa PA, Fontana V, Ivaldi GP, Verna A, Bonassi S, Puntoni R. Pleural malignant mesothelioma, genetic susceptibility and asbestos exposure. Mutat Res 2005; 592:36-44. [PMID: 15993904 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrfmmm.2005.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Pleural malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare but extremely aggressive cancer. The limited impact of standard therapeutic treatments on survival rates makes the identification of factors that increase the individual risk a leading priority. The high proportion of cases explained by exposure to asbestos has guided intervention policies to an effective ban of this compound from our environment. However, MM cannot be solely attributed to this agent, and the role of predisposing factors and their interaction with asbestos exposure is increasingly studied. The role of mEH, GSTM1, GSTT1, NAT2, and CYP1A1 genotypes in modulating susceptibility to MM was examined in a case-control study of 80 subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of MM and 255 controls. Subjects with low mEH activity showed a significantly increased risk of MM (OR, 2.51; 95% CI, 1.11-5.68). The association was stronger in the group with low asbestos exposure (OR, 7.83; 95% CI, 0.98-62.60). A significant increased risk of MM was also found in NAT2 fast acetylators (OR, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.02-2.96). The presence of synergisms between genotypes, i.e., mEH and NAT2 (LRT for heterogeneity p<0.023), mEH and GSTM1 (LRT p<0.061), and NAT2 and GSTM1 (LRT p<0.049), combined with the interaction observed with exposure to asbestos, suggests the presence of gene-environment and gene-gene interactions in the development of MM, although the size of the study group does not allow to draw clearcut conclusions. Since genetic polymorphisms can also modify the extent of genetic damage occurring in subjects exposed to carcinogens, we measured the frequency of micronuclei in peripheral blood lymphocytes of a subgroup of MM cases. The limited number of cases (28) did not allow to observe significant effects. In conclusion, these results strengthen the hypothesis that individual susceptibility to MM can be modulated by the interaction between polymorphic genes involved in the metabolism and the intensity of asbestos exposure.
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- Monica Neri
- Unit of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National Cancer Research Institute, Largo Rosanna Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Conio M, Repici A, Cestari R, Blanchi S, Lapertosa G, Missale G, Della Casa D, Villanacci V, Calandri PG, Filiberti R. Endoscopic mucosal resection for high-grade dysplasia and intramucosal carcinoma in Barrett’s esophagus: An Italian experience. World J Gastroenterol 2005; 11:6650-5. [PMID: 16425359 PMCID: PMC4355759 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i42.6650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in patients with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and/or intramucosal cancer (IMC) in Barrett’s esophagus (BE).
METHODS: Between June 2000 and December 2003, 39 consecutive patients with HGD (35) and/or IMC (4) underwent EMR. BE >30 mm was present in 27 patients. In three patients with short segment BE (25.0%), HGD was detected in a normal appearing BE. Lesions had a mean diameter of 14.8±10.3 mm. Mucosal resection was carried out using the cap method.
RESULTS: The average size of resections was 19.7±9.4×14.6±8.2 mm. Histopathologic assessment post-resection revealed 5 low-grade dysplasia (LGD) (12.8%), 27 HGD (69.2%), 2 IMC (5.1%), and 5 SMC (-12.8%). EMR changed the pre-treatment diagnosis in 10 patients (25.6%). Three patients with SMC underwent surgery. Histology of the surgical specimen revealed 1 T0N0 and 2 T1N0 lesions. The remaining two patients were cancer free at 32.5 and 45.6 mo, respectively. A metachronous lesion was detected after 25 mo in one patient with HGD. Intra-procedural bleeding, controlled at endoscopy, occurred in four patients (10.3%). After a median follow-up of 34.9 mo, all patients remained in remission.
CONCLUSION: In the medium term, EMR is effective and safe to treat HGD and/or IMC within BE and is a valuable staging method. It could become an alternative to surgery.
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- Massimo Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanremo Hospital, 18038 Sanremo, Italy.
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Trombino S, Neri M, Puntoni R, Angelini C, Loprevite M, Cesario A, Granone P, Imperatori A, Dominioni L, Ardizzoni A, Filiberti R, Russo P. Mutations in K-ras Codon 12 Detected in Plasma DNA Are Not an Indicator of Disease in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Clin Chem 2005; 51:1313-4. [PMID: 15976131 DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2004.043976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Betta PG, Trombino S, Angelini C, Neri M, Puntoni R, Filiberti R, Loprevite M, Orecchia S, Libener R, Russo P. Codon 12 K-ras mutations in plasma DNA are not an indicator of disease in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.7204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- P.-G. Betta
- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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- Azienda Sanitaria Osp, Alessandria, Italy; Univ of Genoa, Genoa, Italy; National Institute for Research on Cancer, Genoa, Italy
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Cristaudo A, Foddis R, Vivaldi A, Buselli R, Gattini V, Guglielmi G, Cosentino F, Ottenga F, Ciancia E, Libener R, Filiberti R, Neri M, Betta P, Tognon M, Mutti L, Puntoni R. SV40 Enhances the Risk of Malignant Mesothelioma among People Exposed to Asbestos: A Molecular Epidemiologic Case-Control Study. Cancer Res 2005; 65:3049-52. [PMID: 15833832 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-04-2219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We conducted a case-control study on asbestos exposure and presence of SV40 in tumor samples of malignant mesotheliomas (MMs) and bladder urotheliomas (BUs). PCR analysis revealed the presence of SV40 DNA (SV40+) in eight (42.1%) MMs and 6 (33.3%) BUs. The odds ratio for MM Asb- and SV40+ was 0.4 [95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.03-4.0], for Asb+ and SV40- was 3.6 (95% CI, 0.6-21.0), and for Asb+ and SV40+ was 12.6 (95% CI, 1.2-133.9). Our results suggest that SV40 increases the risk of MM among individuals exposed to asbestos.
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- Alfonso Cristaudo
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Orthopedic and Traumatology, Occupational Medicine, University of Pisa, 56100 Pisa, Italy.
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Carbone RG, Filiberti R, Bottino G. Integrating Clinical Assessment and Imaging in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Chest 2004. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.126.4_meetingabstracts.891s-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND EMR optimizes histopathologic assessment of resected lesions. This study evaluated the outcome of EMR of large sessile colorectal polyps in terms of complications and recurrence. METHODS An uncontrolled prospective study was conducted of a cohort of 136 patients with sessile colorectal polyps referred for EMR. After submucosal injection, EMR was performed piecemeal by either snare polypectomy alone or with cap aspiration. RESULTS In 136 patients, a total of 139 sessile polyps were resected, 86 of which were in the right colon. Median polyps diameter was 20 mm in the right colon and 30 mm in the other colonic segments. Intraprocedure bleeding occurred after 15 polypectomies (10.8%) and was controlled endoscopically in all cases; there was no delayed bleeding. Post-polypectomy syndrome occurred in 5 patients (3.7%). There was no perforation. Invasive carcinoma was found in 17 sessile colorectal polyps, and surgery was performed in 10 of 17 cases. Follow-up colonoscopy in 93 patients without invasive carcinoma (96 polyps), over a median of 12.3 months, disclosed local recurrence of 21 adenomatous polyps (21.9%). Colonoscopic follow-up in 5 of the 7 patients, who had sessile colorectal polyps with invasive carcinoma and did not undergo surgery, disclosed no local recurrence. CONCLUSIONS EMR, including EMR with cap aspiration, is effective and safe for removal of sessile colorectal polyps throughout the colon.
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- Massimo Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, National Institute for Cancer Research, Via Trento 42/14, 16145 Genoa, Italy
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The incidence of malignant mesothelioma (MM) in Italy is increasing and is assumed to be a consequence of high levels of asbestos exposure. Establishment of the National Mesothelioma Registry (ReNaM) and the co-operation of five regional centers has allowed the estimation of the incidence of malignant mesothelioma in major parts of Italy and the definition of exposure to asbestos.
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- Rosangela Filiberti
- National Cancer Research Institute, Environmental Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mesothelioma Registry of Liguria, Genoa, Italy.
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Betta PG, Libener R, Orecchia S, Bottero G, Paganuzzi M, Marroni P, Andreatta R, Filiberti R, Neri M, Puntoni R. Epidermal growth factor in serum from patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.7315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- P.-G. Betta
- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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- A.S.O. Alessandria, Alessandria, Italy; National Cancer Research Institute, Genova, Italy
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Puntoni R, Filiberti R, Cerrano PG, Neri M, Andreatta R, Bonassi S. Implementation of a molecular epidemiology approach to human pleural malignant mesothelioma. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research 2003; 544:385-96. [PMID: 14644341 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2003.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The carcinogenic effect of asbestos has been reported in the literature since 40 years, and early studies describing the epidemic occurrence of malignant mesothelioma (MM) in asbestos workers, have become a paradigm of occupational cancer research. Research on MM was abandoned for many years since MM was considered as an asbestos-related disease, interesting only from a perspective of disease control and preventive policies. The introduction of new biological endpoints in the epidemiological studies has boosted research in the field, providing new tools for the study of emerging priority in cancer research and in public health. This approach, known as molecular epidemiology has a great potential in the study of MM, contributing to the understanding of susceptibility factors, to the evaluation of cancer risk in people occupationally or environmentally exposed to carcinogens, and to the enhancement of diagnosis and therapy. A comprehensive approach based on the use of banks of biological samples is presented and its advantages discussed here. The application of innovative endpoints, such as oncoproteins in biologic fluids, genetic polimorphisms, or gene function is discussed, and relevant literature reviewed.
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- Riccardo Puntoni
- Environmental Epidemiology and Biostatistics, National Cancer Research Institute, Largo R. Benzi 10, Genoa I-16132, Italy.
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Conio M, Blanchi S, Lapertosa G, Ferraris R, Sablich R, Marchi S, D'Onofrio V, Lacchin T, Iaquinto G, Missale G, Ravelli P, Cestari R, Benedetti G, Macrì G, Fiocca R, Munizzi F, Filiberti R. Long-term endoscopic surveillance of patients with Barrett's esophagus. Incidence of dysplasia and adenocarcinoma: a prospective study. Am J Gastroenterol 2003; 98:1931-9. [PMID: 14499768 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.07666.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition for which regular endoscopic follow-up is usually advised. We evaluated the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (AC) in patients with BE and the impact of endoscopic surveillance on mortality from AC. METHODS A cohort of newly diagnosed BE patients was studied prospectively. Endoscopic and histological surveillance was recommended every 2 yr. Follow-up status was determined from hospital and registry office records and telephone calls to the patients. RESULTS From 1987 to 1997, BE was diagnosed in 177 patients. We excluded three with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) at the time of enrollment. Follow-up was complete in 166 patients (135 male, 31 female). The mean length of endoscopic follow-up was 5.5 yr (range 0.5-13.3). Low-grade dysplasia (LGD) was present initially in 16 patients (9.6%) and found during follow-up in another 24 patients. However, in 75% of cases, LGD was not confirmed on later biopsies. HGD was found during surveillance in three patients (1.8%), one with simultaneous AC; two with HGD developed AC later. AC was detected in five male patients during surveillance. The incidence of AC was 1/220 (5/1100) patient-years of total follow-up, or 1/183.6 (5/918) patient-years in subjects undergoing endoscopy. Four AC patients died, and one was alive with advanced-stage tumor. The mean number of endoscopies performed for surveillance, rather than for symptoms, was 2.4 (range 1-10) per patient. During the follow-up years the cohort had a total of 528 examinations and more than 4000 biopsies. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of AC in BE is low, confirming recent data from the literature reporting an overestimation of cancer risk in these patients. In our patient cohort, surveillance involved a large expenditure of effort but did not prevent any cancer deaths. The benefit of surveillance remains uncertain.
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- Massimo Conio
- Department of Gastroenterology, National Institute for Cancer Research, Genova, Italy
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Cafferata MA, Ardizzoni A, Paganuzzi M, Marroni P, Filiberti R, Puntoni R, Rosso R. P-223 Decline in circulating cyfra predicts objective response and survival in advanced non small cell lung cancer (nsclc) patients (pts) subjected to chemotherapy (ct). Lung Cancer 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(03)92192-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Carbone R, Filiberti R, Grosso M, Paredi P, Peano L, Cantalupi D, Villa G, Monselise A, Bottino G, Shah P. Octreoscan perspectives in sarcoidosis and idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2003; 7:97-105. [PMID: 15068232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVES Clinical, radiological, and serological tests have been proven to be unsatisfactory as markers of activity in sarcoidosis and idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). We investigated 111In-Octreotide (Octreoscan) scintigraphy as a tool for classifying and assessing disease activity in sarcoidosis and IIP, in comparison of the radiological imaging and dyspnea symptom scores. PATIENTS Thirty-three patients (pts) of which 16 with sarcoidosis (mean age 43.6, range 30-58 years) and 17 with histologically diagnosed IIP (mean age 62.2, range 35-79 years), were enrolled in the study. Clinical history was taken as well as, physical examination, chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests were assessed. A high-resolution computed tomography scan (HRCT) was carried out in-patients affected by sarcoidosis, who had a normal chest X-ray, and in IIP patients. Both groups were evaluated with the Octreoscan uptake index (U.I.; normal value: < or = 10). RESULTS In patients affected with sarcoidosis, the Octreoscan U.I. was significantly higher than in patients with IIP (16.35 +/- 3.1 and 10.06 +/- 0.8, respectively; p < 0.01) and was correlated with the radiographic staging (p < 0.01) and with the degree of dyspnea (p < 0.01). In-patients with IIP the Octreoscan uptake index was slightly above the normal limit (range 10.3-11.7) in non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) and desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP), whereas in usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) Octreoscan uptake index was always within normal limit (< or = 10 U.I.). A negative correlation was observed with histological findings (p < 0.01) and with HRCT appearance (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Octreoscan U.I. is correlated with the degree of dyspnea in patients affected by sarcoidosis and can quantify more accurately the degree of pulmonary involvement, as compared to radiological assessment. Further studies are necessary to evaluate Octreoscan as an early test for predicting disease progression. Octreoscan U.I. could be helpful in monitoring IIP in specific histological subsets (NSIP and DIP) and substitute HRCT in the assessment of UIP for its excellent accuracy.
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Affiliation(s)
- R Carbone
- Dept. Pneumology, Regional Hospital, Aosta, Italy
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