• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2001

The differentiation between reactive mesothelial and carcinoma cells in serous effusion cytology can be a diagnostic challenge based on morphology alone. The expression of some cell adhesion molecules may be helpful in the differential diagnosis. This study evaluated the usefulness of E-cadherin Immunocytochemistry for discrimination of carcinoma cells from reactive mesothelial cells. Alcohol fixed, paraffin embedded cell blocks taken from 42 reactive and 102 malignant serous effusions with histologically confirmed diagnoses were immunostained with monoclonal antibody to E-cadherin by LSAB method. E-cadherin expression was identified in only 2 benign reactive serous effusions(5%) whereas 91 malignant serous effusions(89%) expressed E-cadherin The differences in immunostaining for E-cadherin between reactive and malignant serous effusions were statistically significant(p < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of the E-cadherin immunostaining for carcinoma cells were 89% and 95%, respectively. In conclusion, E-cadherin is a useful diagnostic adjunct for differentiation between reactive mesothelial and carcinoma cells in serous effusions.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2001

The cytological distinction of carcinoma cells from reactive mesothelial cells in serous effusions nay be difficult or imposslble based on morphology alone, especially In specimens containing reactive mesothelial cells which form glandular or ball- or papillary-shaped conglomerates or which mimic malignant nuclear features. Calretinin is a newly reported immunocytochemical marker for mesothelial cells, which can potentially be utilized for facilitating this distinction. This study evaluated the usefulness of calretinin for the discrimination between reactive mesothelial and metastatic carcinoma cells in serous effusion. Immunocytochemical staining was undertaken on 33 benign reactive and 87 malignant serous effusion specimens with histologically confirmed diagnoses. The specimens including smears and cell blocks were stained with polyclonal antibody to calretinin by labelled streptavidin-biotin method. The positive expression of calretinin was noted In 32(97.0%) of 33 benign reactive effusions and 9(10.3%) of 87 malignant effusions. The sensitivity and specificity of the calretinin immunostaining for reactive mesothelial cells was 97.0% and 89.7%, respectively. In conclusion, calretinin is a useful marker for distinguishing between reactive mesothelial cells and carcinoma cells in serous effusions.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권18호
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• pp.8637-8644
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• 2016

Background: Malignant serous effusions (MSE) are one complication in patients with advanced cancer. Endostar is a new anti-tumor drug targeting vessels which exerts potent inhibition of neovascularization. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of intraperitoneal perfusion therapy of Endostar combined with platinum chemotherapy for malignant serous effusions (MSE). Materials and Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on intraperitoneal perfusion therapy of Endostar combined with platinum chemotherapy for malignant serous effusions were searched in the electronic data of PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, CBM and WanFang. The quality of RCTs was evaluated by two independent researchers and a meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. Results: The total of 25 RCTs included in the meta-analysis covered 1,253 patients, and all literature quality was evaluated as "B" grade. The meta-analysis showed that Endostar combined with platinum had an advantage over platinum alone in terms of response rate of effusions (76% vs 48%, RR=1.63, 95%CI: 1.50-1.78, P<0.00001) and improvement rate in quality of life (69% vs 44%, RR=1.57, 95%CI: 1.42-1.74, P<0.00001). As for safety, there was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidences of nausea and vomiting (35% vs 34%, RR=1.01, 95%CI: 0.87-1.18, P=0.88), leucopenia (38% vs 38%, RR=1, 95%CI: 0.87-1.15, P=0.99), and renal impairment (18% vs 20%, RR=0.86, 95%CI: 0.43-1.74, P=0.68). Conclusions: Endostar combined with platinum by intraperitoneal perfusion is effective for malignant serous effusions, and patient quality of life is significantly improved without the incidence of adverse reactions being obviously increased.

• 대한세포병리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.108-115
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• 2006

Evaluation of serous effusions can include immunocytochemical stains that differentiate reactive mesothelial cell from adenocarcinoma cell. Among several positive mesothelial cell markers, we used desmin, CK5/6, WT1 and calretinin all known to have high sensitivity and specificity as selective mesothelial cell markers. We studied smears obtained with cytospin from 15 malignant and eight benign effusions. The mesothelial cells were positively stained by desmin, CK5/6, WT1 and calretinin in 60.9%, 29.1%, 26.7% and 56.5%, respectively among 8 benign and 15 malignant effusions; the adenocarcinoma cells were positively stained 6.7%, 13.3%, 1.0% and 0.0%, respectively among 15 malignant effusions. The percentage of positively stained mesothelial cells were somewhat lower for all antibodies compared to the results of previous studies. This was likely due to the differences in preparation methods and fixatives among studies. In conclusion, the use of desmin and calretinin were more valuable than CK5/6 and WT1 for distinguishing between reactive mesothelial cell and adenocarcinoma cells in serous effusion; however, choice of the proper preparation methods and fixatives are also important

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권16호
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• pp.6919-6922
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• 2014

Background: The cytological analysis of serous effusions is a common investigation and yields important diagnostic information. However, the distinction of reactive mesothelial cells from malignant cells can sometimes be difficult for the cytopathologist. Hence cost-effective ancillary methods are essential to enhance the accuracy of cytological diagnosis. The aim of this study was to examine the utility of nuclear morphometry in differentiating reactive mesothelial cells from malignant cells in effusion smears. Materials and Methods: Sixty effusion smears consisting of 30 effusions cytologically classified as malignant (adenocarcinomas) and 30 benign effusions showing reactive mesothelial cells were included in the study. ImageJ was used to measure the nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter, minimal feret diameter and the circularity. A total of ten representative cells were studied in each case. Results: Significant differences were found between benign and malignant effusions for the nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter and minimal feret diameter. No significant difference was found for circularity, a shape descriptor. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis revealed that nuclear area, perimeter, maximal feret diameter, and minimal feret diameter are helpful in discriminating benign and malignant effusions. Conclusions: Computerised nuclear morphometry is a helpful ancillary technique to distinguish benign and malignant effusions. ImageJ is an excellent cost effective tool with potential diagnostic utility in effusion cytology.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.291-292
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• 2001

We report a case of malignant pericardial effusion originated from adenocarcinoma of the lung incidentally diagnosed by bone scintigraphy, prior to echocardiographic detection. A 76 year-old man with adenocarcinoma of the lung underwent Tc-99m MDP bone scintigraphy to evaluate skeletal metastasis. Anterior images of the chest of the bone scintigraphy unexpectedly showed diffuse increased activity in the region of the heart surrounded by an oval-shaped band of increased activity corresponding to the periphery of the cardiac silhouette (Fig. 1). There was no evidence of bony metastasis. Pericardial effusion was confirmed by echocardiography (Fig. 2) and malignant cells were revealed by subsequent microscopic examination of the pericardial fluid. Bone scintigraphy using Tc-99m phosphate compounds is commonly used to detect bony metastasis in cancer patients. Tc-99m phosphate compounds occasionally accumulate in extra-osseous sites, including $pleural^{1,2)},\;pericardial^{3,4)},\;and\;ascitic\;fluids^{5,6)}$. It has been reported that their accumulation in serous effusions should strongly suggest $malignancy^{1-6)}$. The exact mechanism for accumulation of Tc-99m phosphate compounds in serous effusions is unclear. Several investigators have proposed that the radiopharmaceuticals exuded directly from peripheral vessels to the serous cavity due to increased vascularity and vascular permeability, and bleeding by disruption of blood vessels due to cancerous $infiltration^{5,6)}$.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.1031-1038
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• 1998

목 적: 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출에서 혈액상을 보이는 빈도를 확인하고 혈액상 여부와 세포진 검사나 흉막조직 검사의 양성률 그리고 흉막액 CEA 양성률과의 연관 관계를 확인해 보고자 하였다. 또한 일반적으로 흉막액 CEA의 증가는 세포진 양성률과 밀접한 연관관계를 보인다고 하는데, 이에 대한 의미를 재조명하고자 하였다. 방 법: 1995년 3월부터 1996년 12월까지 연세대학교 의과 대학 세브란스 병원에서 악성 종양으로 진단된 환자중 흉막삼출이 발생한 98예를 대상으로 흉막액의 통상검사(pH, cell count, glucose, protein, LDH)와 함께 흉막액의 외견, 적혈구 수, CEA, 그리고 세포 조직학적 검사를 시행하였다. 결 과: 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출의 44.9%에서 혈액상이었고 55.1%에서 장액상으로 나타났다. 흉막액의 적혈구 수가 $100,000/mm^3$ 이상 증가된 경우 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률은 42.8%였으며 흉막액의 적혈구수와 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률 그리고 CEA 양성률 등의 상호간에 연관관계는 없었다. 세포조직검사장 확진된 악성 흉막삼출의 경우 흉막액 CEA는 72.7%에서 10ng/ml 이상으로 증가된 소견을 보였고, 흉막액 CEA가 10ng/ml 이상으로 증가된 경우 새포조직검사의 양성률은 58.2%였다. 종양 진단후 흉막액이 발현되기까지의 기간과 흉막액 세포진 검사의 양성률, 흉막액 CEA의 양성률, 그리고 흉막액 적혈구수 등의 상호간에 연관관계를 발견할 수 없었다. 결 론: 소견을 악성 종양과 연관된 흉막삼출의 44.9%에서 혈액상보였으며 흉막액내 적혈구 수의 증가와 세포조직학적 검사의 양성률이나 CEA의 양성률간에 유의한 상관관계는 없었다. 흉막액 CEA의 측정은 세포조직학적인 양성률과 일치하지는 않았지만 일부 비종양성 흉막삼출에 의한 증가를 임상적으로 배제하면 흉막생검, 세포진 검사와 함께, 악성 흉막삼출의 진단적 접근에서 보조적인 역할을 감당할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.