子宫内膜样腺癌存在多种形态学变型,为临床病理诊断工作带来挑战。伴索状结构及玻璃样变性的子宫内膜样腺癌(corded and hyalinized endome-trioid carcinomas,CHEC),是一种少见的形态学变型,呈现双向分化的形态学特点,易与癌肉瘤相混淆...子宫内膜样腺癌存在多种形态学变型,为临床病理诊断工作带来挑战。伴索状结构及玻璃样变性的子宫内膜样腺癌(corded and hyalinized endome-trioid carcinomas,CHEC),是一种少见的形态学变型,呈现双向分化的形态学特点,易与癌肉瘤相混淆,但此类肿瘤多数分期较早,患者在子宫切除术后预后良好。本文报道1例CHEC,并结合既往研究中此种内膜癌相关临床病理特点及分子特征进行分析总结,以进一步深入认识其形态变型,避免日常工作中的过度诊断。展开更多
Castleman disease often develops in the neck, mediastinum and pulmonary hilum. Its onset in the peritoneal cavity is very rare. The patient, a woman in her 70s, was referred to our department for a detailed examinatio...Castleman disease often develops in the neck, mediastinum and pulmonary hilum. Its onset in the peritoneal cavity is very rare. The patient, a woman in her 70s, was referred to our department for a detailed examination of an abdominal mass. On abdominal ultrasonography, computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography, a mass approximately 15 mm in diameter was noted in the hepatic S6. We attempted radical treatment and conducted a laparoscope-assisted right lobectomy. On the basis of histopathological findings, the patient was diagnosed as having hyaline type Castleman disease in the liver, a very rare condition.展开更多
Background Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor （PHAT） of soft parts is a rare soft tissue tumor, which is generally considered low-grade. To distinguish the tumor from other soft tissue lesions, we analyzed th...Background Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor （PHAT） of soft parts is a rare soft tissue tumor, which is generally considered low-grade. To distinguish the tumor from other soft tissue lesions, we analyzed the clinicopathologic and ultrastructural features, immunophenotypes, and flow cytometric DNA ploidy of PHAT in 9 cases. Methods PHAT specimens were collected from 9 patients with PHAT from 1990 to 2004. Each specimen was cut into pieces and stained with hematoxylin-eosin, phosphotungstic acid-hematoxylin, Prussian blue, and Masson trichrome, respectively. Immunohistochemical stains for vimentin, S-100 protein, CD34, CD31, CD99, VEGF, desmin, CDl17, α-SMA, and MIB-1 were performed with the Envision system. Flow cytometry was used in four specimens, two of which were observed by electron microscopy. Results In the 9 cases, the PHAT occurred at the lower extremity in 2 patients, inguinal in 2, waist in 1, forearm in 1, buttock in 1, foot in 1, and the chest wall in 1. All the lesions presented in the superficial subcutaneous tissues. Follow-up data were available in 7 of the patients, among whom 2 （28.6%） had recurrence after primary therapy. Microscopically, typical PHAT was characterized by sheet-like proliferation of spindle or pleomorphic cells and clusters of thin-walled hyalinized cstatic vessels. In some areas of the tumor, hemosiderin-laden spindle cells, numerous small single vessels, and myxoid extracellular matrix could be identified, indicating an ＂atypical PHAT＂. Mitotic figures were rare in all the cases In 5 of the 9 patients （55.6%）, the tumor was typical PHAT; and in the other 4 （44.4%）, typical and atypical PHAT coexisted. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells were positive for vimentin, CD34, CD99, and VEGF, but negative for S-100 protein, desmin, SMA, and CD31. In all the cases, the MIB-1 proliferative activity of the neoplastic cells was lower than 2%. Ultrastructural analysis did not reveal any evidence of specific differentiation. Aneuploidy was not detecte展开更多
Background Hyalinizing trabecular tumor （HTT） is a rare thyroid neoplasm, which shares some histologic features with thyroid papillary carcinoma （TPC）. Clinically, it is frequently misdiagnosed as papillary carcin...Background Hyalinizing trabecular tumor （HTT） is a rare thyroid neoplasm, which shares some histologic features with thyroid papillary carcinoma （TPC）. Clinically, it is frequently misdiagnosed as papillary carcinoma, even for some experienced pathologists. The aim of this study was to investigate whether HTT is variant of TPC or HTT is an independent entity of thyroid neoplasm.Methods The expression of CK19, galectin-3, HBME-1 and MIB-1 was detected by immunohistochemical staining in 12 cases of hyalinizing trabecular tumor and 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma.Results Two of the 12 HTT samples were positive or focally positive for CK19. Four of the 12 samples of HTT presented positive to galectin-3; 3 were stained strongly and the other one was focally positive. None of the 12 samples of HTT was positive for HBME-1. Five in 12 HTT samples were stained in nucleus for MIB-1. Almost all the 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma were intensely stained for CK19, galectin-3 and HBME-1. Fifteen in 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma showed nuclear staining for MIB-1.Conclusions HTT is an independent thyroid neoplasm, not a variant of TPC. This study could help in the differential diagnosis of HTT from TPC. CK19, galectin-3 and HBME-1 are adequate to identify HTT and TPC, but MIB-1 does not play an important role in discrimination between HTT and TPC.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma(HCCC)is an uncommon tumor that originates in the salivary glands.This neoplasia constitutes less than 1%of minor salivary gland tumors.CASE SUMMARY A 67-year-old female visi...BACKGROUND Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma(HCCC)is an uncommon tumor that originates in the salivary glands.This neoplasia constitutes less than 1%of minor salivary gland tumors.CASE SUMMARY A 67-year-old female visited the maxillofacial surgery department owing to a smooth,slightly yellowish protruding mass on the left side of the floor of the mouth,at the level of the molars;the tumor mass had a soft consistency on palpation and did not adhere to deep planes.The microscopical analysis of the excisional biopsy showed that the lesion was composed of sheets and cords of clear cells separated by thick eosinophilic bands of hyaline collagen.Normal glandular tissue was absent,periodic acid-Schiff with and without diastase stains,and immunohistochemical reactions were performed to confirm the diagnosis.This is the second case reported in the literature of HCCC arising in the floor of the mouth.CONCLUSION HCCC is a rare salivary gland tumor that has not been studied extensively.Its diagnosis is usually challenging,because clinically,it can be confused with a benign neoplasm.展开更多
文摘子宫内膜样腺癌存在多种形态学变型,为临床病理诊断工作带来挑战。伴索状结构及玻璃样变性的子宫内膜样腺癌(corded and hyalinized endome-trioid carcinomas,CHEC),是一种少见的形态学变型,呈现双向分化的形态学特点,易与癌肉瘤相混淆,但此类肿瘤多数分期较早,患者在子宫切除术后预后良好。本文报道1例CHEC,并结合既往研究中此种内膜癌相关临床病理特点及分子特征进行分析总结,以进一步深入认识其形态变型,避免日常工作中的过度诊断。
文摘Castleman disease often develops in the neck, mediastinum and pulmonary hilum. Its onset in the peritoneal cavity is very rare. The patient, a woman in her 70s, was referred to our department for a detailed examination of an abdominal mass. On abdominal ultrasonography, computed tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography, a mass approximately 15 mm in diameter was noted in the hepatic S6. We attempted radical treatment and conducted a laparoscope-assisted right lobectomy. On the basis of histopathological findings, the patient was diagnosed as having hyaline type Castleman disease in the liver, a very rare condition.
基金This work was supported by the wants from the China Medical Board of New York(CMB 00-722)the SCI Paper Foundation of West China Hospital(No. 141060302).
文摘Background Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor （PHAT） of soft parts is a rare soft tissue tumor, which is generally considered low-grade. To distinguish the tumor from other soft tissue lesions, we analyzed the clinicopathologic and ultrastructural features, immunophenotypes, and flow cytometric DNA ploidy of PHAT in 9 cases. Methods PHAT specimens were collected from 9 patients with PHAT from 1990 to 2004. Each specimen was cut into pieces and stained with hematoxylin-eosin, phosphotungstic acid-hematoxylin, Prussian blue, and Masson trichrome, respectively. Immunohistochemical stains for vimentin, S-100 protein, CD34, CD31, CD99, VEGF, desmin, CDl17, α-SMA, and MIB-1 were performed with the Envision system. Flow cytometry was used in four specimens, two of which were observed by electron microscopy. Results In the 9 cases, the PHAT occurred at the lower extremity in 2 patients, inguinal in 2, waist in 1, forearm in 1, buttock in 1, foot in 1, and the chest wall in 1. All the lesions presented in the superficial subcutaneous tissues. Follow-up data were available in 7 of the patients, among whom 2 （28.6%） had recurrence after primary therapy. Microscopically, typical PHAT was characterized by sheet-like proliferation of spindle or pleomorphic cells and clusters of thin-walled hyalinized cstatic vessels. In some areas of the tumor, hemosiderin-laden spindle cells, numerous small single vessels, and myxoid extracellular matrix could be identified, indicating an ＂atypical PHAT＂. Mitotic figures were rare in all the cases In 5 of the 9 patients （55.6%）, the tumor was typical PHAT; and in the other 4 （44.4%）, typical and atypical PHAT coexisted. Immunohistochemically, the neoplastic cells were positive for vimentin, CD34, CD99, and VEGF, but negative for S-100 protein, desmin, SMA, and CD31. In all the cases, the MIB-1 proliferative activity of the neoplastic cells was lower than 2%. Ultrastructural analysis did not reveal any evidence of specific differentiation. Aneuploidy was not detecte
文摘Background Hyalinizing trabecular tumor （HTT） is a rare thyroid neoplasm, which shares some histologic features with thyroid papillary carcinoma （TPC）. Clinically, it is frequently misdiagnosed as papillary carcinoma, even for some experienced pathologists. The aim of this study was to investigate whether HTT is variant of TPC or HTT is an independent entity of thyroid neoplasm.Methods The expression of CK19, galectin-3, HBME-1 and MIB-1 was detected by immunohistochemical staining in 12 cases of hyalinizing trabecular tumor and 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma.Results Two of the 12 HTT samples were positive or focally positive for CK19. Four of the 12 samples of HTT presented positive to galectin-3; 3 were stained strongly and the other one was focally positive. None of the 12 samples of HTT was positive for HBME-1. Five in 12 HTT samples were stained in nucleus for MIB-1. Almost all the 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma were intensely stained for CK19, galectin-3 and HBME-1. Fifteen in 20 cases of thyroid papillary carcinoma showed nuclear staining for MIB-1.Conclusions HTT is an independent thyroid neoplasm, not a variant of TPC. This study could help in the differential diagnosis of HTT from TPC. CK19, galectin-3 and HBME-1 are adequate to identify HTT and TPC, but MIB-1 does not play an important role in discrimination between HTT and TPC.
文摘BACKGROUND Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma(HCCC)is an uncommon tumor that originates in the salivary glands.This neoplasia constitutes less than 1%of minor salivary gland tumors.CASE SUMMARY A 67-year-old female visited the maxillofacial surgery department owing to a smooth,slightly yellowish protruding mass on the left side of the floor of the mouth,at the level of the molars;the tumor mass had a soft consistency on palpation and did not adhere to deep planes.The microscopical analysis of the excisional biopsy showed that the lesion was composed of sheets and cords of clear cells separated by thick eosinophilic bands of hyaline collagen.Normal glandular tissue was absent,periodic acid-Schiff with and without diastase stains,and immunohistochemical reactions were performed to confirm the diagnosis.This is the second case reported in the literature of HCCC arising in the floor of the mouth.CONCLUSION HCCC is a rare salivary gland tumor that has not been studied extensively.Its diagnosis is usually challenging,because clinically,it can be confused with a benign neoplasm.
