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Buononato D, Giorgio CMR, Carraturo E, Pagliuca F, Argenziano G, Balato A. Palmoplantar psoriasis or palmoplantar keratoderma? Successful treatment with brodalumab. Int J Dermatol 2024. [PMID: 38600612 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.17159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Dario Buononato
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Lucà S, Pagliuca F, Perrotta F, Ronchi A, Mariniello DF, Natale G, Bianco A, Fiorelli A, Accardo M, Franco R. Multidisciplinary Approach to the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias: Focus on the Pathologist's Key Role. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3618. [PMID: 38612431 PMCID: PMC11011777 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias (IIPs) are a heterogeneous group of the broader category of Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs), pathologically characterized by the distortion of lung parenchyma by interstitial inflammation and/or fibrosis. The American Thoracic Society (ATS)/European Respiratory Society (ERS) international multidisciplinary consensus classification of the IIPs was published in 2002 and then updated in 2013, with the authors emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of IIPs. The histological evaluation of IIPs is challenging, and different types of IIPs are classically associated with specific histopathological patterns. However, morphological overlaps can be observed, and the same histopathological features can be seen in totally different clinical settings. Therefore, the pathologist's aim is to recognize the pathologic-morphologic pattern of disease in this clinical setting, and only after multi-disciplinary evaluation, if there is concordance between clinical and radiological findings, a definitive diagnosis of specific IIP can be established, allowing the optimal clinical-therapeutic management of the patient.
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- Stefano Lucà
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.L.); (F.P.); (A.R.); (M.A.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.L.); (F.P.); (A.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.P.); (D.F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.L.); (F.P.); (A.R.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.P.); (D.F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Piazza Miraglia, 2, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.N.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.P.); (D.F.M.); (A.B.)
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Piazza Miraglia, 2, 80138 Naples, Italy; (G.N.); (A.F.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.L.); (F.P.); (A.R.); (M.A.)
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (S.L.); (F.P.); (A.R.); (M.A.)
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Cima L, Bussola N, Hassell LA, Kiehl TR, Schukow C, Zerbe N, Munari E, Torresani E, Barbareschi M, Cecchini MJ, Cirielli V, Pagliuca F, Ahsan M, Mohanty SK, Arbitrio E, Hughes G, Mirza KM. Evolving educational landscape in pathology: a comprehensive bibliometric and visual analysis including digital teaching and learning resources. J Clin Pathol 2024; 77:87-95. [PMID: 38123966 DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2023-209203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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AIMS Pathology education is a core component of medical training, and its literature is critical for refining educational modalities. We performed a cross-sectional bibliometric analysis to explore publications on pathology education, focusing on new medical education technologies. METHODS The analysis identified 64 pathology journals and 53 keywords. Relevant articles were collected using a web application, PaperScraper, developed to accelerate literature search. Citation data were collected from multiple sources. Descriptive statistics, with time period analysis, were performed using Microsoft Excel and visualised with Flourish Studio. Two article groups were further investigated with a bibliometric software, VOSViewer, to establish co-authorship and keyword relationships. RESULTS 8946 citations were retrieved from 905 selected articles. Most articles were published in the last decade (447, 49.4%). The top journals were Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (184), Human Pathology (122) and the American Journal of Clinical Pathology (117). The highest number of citations was found for Human Pathology (2120), followed by Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (2098) and American Journal of Clinical Pathology (1142). Authors with different backgrounds had the greatest number of articles and citations. 12 co-authorship, 3 keyword and 8 co-citation clusters were found for the social media/online resources group, 8 co-authorship, 4 keyword and 7 co-citation clusters for the digital pathology/virtual microscopy/mobile technologies group. CONCLUSIONS The analysis revealed a significant increase in publications over time. The emergence of digital teaching and learning resources played a major role in this growth. Overall, these findings underscore the transformative potential of technology in pathology education.
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- Luca Cima
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, Corewell Health's Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institute of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Pathology Unit, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology Unit, Santa Chiara University Hospital, APSS, Trento, Italy
- CISMED, Centro Interdipartimentale di Scienze Mediche, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Prevention, Legal Medicine Unit, Azienda ULSS 8 Berica, Vicenza, Italy
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Pathology Unit, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Histopathology Department, Chughtai Institute of Pathology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CORE Diagnostics, Gurgaon, Delhi, India
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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Pagliuca F, Lucà S, De Sio M, Arcaniolo D, Facchini G, De Martino M, Esposito F, DE Vita F, Chieffi P, Franco R. Testicular/paratesticular mesothelial tumours: Uncommon histopathologic entities in a very complex anatomical site. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 253:155069. [PMID: 38181581 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.155069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
Abstract
Mesothelial tumours of the testicular/paratesticular region are uncommon, poorly characterised and difficult-to-diagnose lesions. They encompass entirely benign proliferations (adenomatoid tumour) and malignant, very aggressive tumours (mesothelioma) whose morphological features can be overlapping, highly variable and confounding. Moreover, testicular/paratesticular mesothelial tumours comprise relatively new entities with indolent behaviour (well-differentiated papillary mesothelial tumour) as well as tumours which cannot be correctly included in any of the aforementioned categories and whose classification is still controversial. The molecular profile of such tumours represents an open issue. In fact, despite the recent discoveries about the genomic landscape of mesothelial proliferations at other sites (pleura, peritoneum), testicular/paratesticular mesothelial tumours, and namely mesotheliomas, are too rare to be extensively studied on large case series and they could arguably hide relevant differences in their molecular background when compared to the more common pleural/peritoneal counterparts.The aim of this review is to provide a guide for the pathological assessment of testicular/paratesticular mesothelial tumours. Herein, we describe the most recent updates on this topic according to the latest (year 2022) World Health Organisation Classification of Urinary and Male Genital Tumours (5th edition) and current literature. The diagnostic criteria, the main differentials and the role of ancillary techniques in the diagnosis of mesothelial testicular/paratesticular tumours are discussed.
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy; Urology Unit, Azienda Policlinico Unversità 'L. Vanvitelli', 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy; Urology Unit, Azienda Policlinico Unversità 'L. Vanvitelli', 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "S. Maria delle Grazie" Hospital, ASL NA2 NORD, 80078 Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy; Institute of Endocrinology and Experimental Oncology of the CNR, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Endocrinology and Experimental Oncology of the CNR, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy.
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda Policlinico Unversità 'L. Vanvitelli, Italy; Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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Faenza M, Molle M, Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Pelella T, Nicoletti MM, Crisci E, Pieretti G, Ferraro GA. Multiple Foci of Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising in Rhinophyma: A Case Report and Literature Review. JPRAS Open 2023; 38:186-192. [PMID: 37920281 PMCID: PMC10618623 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2023.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Rhinophyma is a benign condition caused by the excessive growth of sebaceous glands in the nasal tissue, presenting with symptoms such as nasal hypertrophy, erythema, and papules. Cases of basal cell carcinoma in rhinophyma have been reported in literature, but its etiological role remains unclear. It is uncertain whether rhinophyma is predisposed to neoplasm development or if their coexistence is coincidental. Material and Method We conducted a literature survey to identify such cases reported over the years. Results We identified 22 studies reporting a total of 47 cases in the literature, all involving male patients. The most common pattern of occurrence was the rapid growth of a nodular formation within the context of rhinophyma. Discussions and Conclusion The elucidation of the association between basal cell carcinoma and rhinophyma remains challenging. The presence of multiple foci supports the theory that rhinophyma may play a role in their development, but larger studies are needed to establish a causal relationship.
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- Mario Faenza
- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine Department, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine Department, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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- Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” Naples, Italy
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Romano G, Cirillo M, Bonavita S, Toro G, Di Pietro A, Lavorgna L, Maida E, Pagliuca F, Urraro F, Coppola C, Lus G, Signoriello E. Apparently isolated CNS involvement in Erdheim-Chester disease: Case report. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:4431-4434. [PMID: 37840893 PMCID: PMC10570539 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
Abstract
We present the case of a 48-year-old-woman with apparently isolated central nervous system Erdheim-Chester disease characterized by brainstem involvement. Erdheim-Chester disease is extremely rare and multisystem impairment should always be sought in the suspicion of such pathology.
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- Giuseppe Romano
- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- MRI Research Center SUN-FISM, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties and Dentistry, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- First Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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- Second Division of Neurology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy
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Caccavale S, Tancredi V, Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Pellerone S, Vitiello P. A Single Skin Lesion as Expression of Widespread Disease: A Case of Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma With a Cutaneous Onset. Dermatol Pract Concept 2023; 13:e2023142. [PMID: 37557108 PMCID: PMC10412010 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1303a142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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- Stefano Caccavale
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Caccavale S, Fiorentino C, Boccellino MP, Pagliuca F, Jurakic Toncic R, Argenziano G. Multiple Pigmented Trichoepitheliomas: A Case Report. Dermatol Pract Concept 2023; 13:dpc.1302a128. [PMID: 37196258 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1302a128] [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] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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- Stefano Caccavale
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Cima L, Pagliuca F, Torresani E, Polonia A, Eloy C, Dhanasekeran V, Mannan R, Gamba Torrez S, Mirabassi N, Cassisa A, Palicelli A, Barbareschi M. Decline of case reports in pathology and their renewal in the digital age: an analysis of publication trends over four decades. J Clin Pathol 2023; 76:76-81. [PMID: 36526332 DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2022-208626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIMS We investigated the trend in case reports (CRs) publication in a sample of pathology journals. Furthermore, we proposed an alternative publishing route through new digital communication platforms, represented by the 'social media case report'. METHODS 28 pathology journals were selected from SCImago database and searched in PubMed to identify the number of published CRs. Four reference decades (1981-2020) were selected. The 5-year impact factor (IF) was retrieved from the Academic Accelerator database. RESULTS CRs increased during the first three decades (6752, 8698 and 11148, respectively; mean values: 355, 27.3%; 334, 26.4%; 398, 28.8%) as the number of CR-publishing journals (19, 26 and 28, respectively). In the last decade, CRs significantly decreased (9341; mean 334, 23.6%) without variation in the number of CR-publishing journals (28). Half of the journals reduced CRs (from -1.1% to -37.9%; mean decreasing percentage -14.7%), especially if active since the first decade (11/14, 79%); the other half increased CRs (from +0.5% to +34.2%; mean increasing percentage +11.8%), with 8/14 (57%) starting publishing in the first decade. The 5-year IF ranged from 0.504 to 5.722. Most of the journals with IF ≥2 (10/14, 71%) reduced the CRs number, while 71% of journals with IF <2 increased CRs publication (especially journals with IF <1, +15.1%). CONCLUSIONS CRs publication decreased during the last decade, especially for journals which are older or have higher IF. Social media CRs may represent a valid alternative and by using standardised templates to enter all relevant data may be organised in digital databases and/or transformed in traditional CRs.
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- Luca Cima
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit of Surgical Pathology, Ospedale Santa Chiara di Trento, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Pathology Unit, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', Naples, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit of Surgical Pathology, Ospedale Santa Chiara di Trento, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pathology, Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pathology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit of Surgical Pathology, Ospedale Santa Chiara di Trento, APSS, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Section of Pathology, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, USL Centro Toscana, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Pathology, Azienda USL-IRCSS di Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit of Surgical Pathology, Ospedale Santa Chiara di Trento, APSS, Trento, Italy.,CISMED, Centro Interdipartimentale di Science Mediche, University of Trento, Trento, Italy
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Pagliuca F, Ronchi A, Auricchio A, Lieto E, Franco R. Inflammatory pseudotumor-like follicular/fibroblastic dendritic cell sarcoma: focus on immunohistochemical profile and association with Epstein-Barr virus. Infect Agent Cancer 2022; 17:63. [PMID: 36566201 PMCID: PMC9789662 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-022-00474-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammatory pseudotumour-like follicular/fibroblastic dendritic cell sarcoma (IPT-like FDCS) is a rare EBV-associated variant of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma, usually arising in the liver or spleen and characterized by a favourable prognosis. The neoplastic cells show variable follicular dendritic cell or fibroblastic reticular cell differentiation and their immunoprofile is still poorly characterized. We describe a case of splenic IPT-like FDCS with unexpected CD31 expression and provide a concise review of English literature on the topic.
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- Francesca Pagliuca
- grid.9841.40000 0001 2200 8888Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- grid.9841.40000 0001 2200 8888Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- grid.9841.40000 0001 2200 8888Division of Gastrointestinal Tract Surgical Oncology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- grid.9841.40000 0001 2200 8888Division of Gastrointestinal Tract Surgical Oncology, Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania ‘Luigi Vanvitelli’, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- grid.9841.40000 0001 2200 8888Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100 Naples, Italy
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Povilaite I, Argenziano G, Babino G, Conforti C, Moscarella E, Pagliuca F, Ronchi A, Zalaudek I, Agozzino M. Benefits and Pitfalls of Using In Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Lentigo Maligna Diagnostics. Case Reports. Dermatol Pract Concept 2022; 12:e2022137. [DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1204a137] [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] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Licata G, Buononato D, Calabrese G, Gambardella A, Briatico G, Pagliuca F, Argenziano G. A case of Hailey-Hailey disease successfully treated with dupilumab. Int J Dermatol 2022; 61:1427-1428. [PMID: 35766384 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16322] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gaetano Licata
- Dermatology Department, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, University of Brescia, P.leSpedali Civili 1, Brescia, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mentals and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mentals and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mentals and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mentals and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mentals and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Santoro R, Gentile C, Pagliuca F, Ferraraccio F. Lesione mandibolare in una giovane paziente. Dental Cadmos 2022. [DOI: 10.19256/d.cadmos.06.2022.03] [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]
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Ronchi A, Zito Marino F, Toni G, Pagliuca F, Russo D, Signoriello G, Moscarella E, Brancaccio G, Argenziano G, Franco R, Cozzolino I. Diagnostic performance of melanocytic markers for immunocytochemical evaluation of lymph-node melanoma metastases on cytological samples. J Clin Pathol 2022; 75:45-49. [PMID: 33509946 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-206962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIMS The diagnosis of metastatic cutaneous melanoma (CM) on lymph node fine needle aspiration samples may be challenging and usually requires confirmation by immunocytochemistry. However, the cytological material could be too scant to order a broad panel of markers. In this case, the pathologist is forced to choose the most advantageous antibodies. The most commonly used melanocytic markers include S100, Melan-A, HMB45 and SOX10 but their diagnostic yield on cytological samples has been poorly studied. The current work aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of melanocytic markers when applied to cell blocks obtained from fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lymph node metastases from CM. METHODS S100, Melan-A, HMB45 and SOX10 were tested on cell block sections of 38 lymphnode metastases from CM diagnosed by cytology. A combined score was built to evaluate each immunostaining, considering the intensity of the staining and the percentage of stained neoplastic cells. RESULTS S100 and SOX10 revealed a higher sensitivity (100%) than Melan-A and HMB45 for the diagnosis of metastatic CM. Furthermore, SOX10 emerged as the melanocytic marker with the best staining performance. CONCLUSION SOX10 has a 100% detection rate and the most easily interpretable staining pattern compared with other melanocytic markers. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that SOX10 is included in the minimal immunocytochemical panel for the diagnostic evaluation of lymph node FNAC in patients with suspected CM metastasis.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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de Oliveira TA, Brancaccio G, D'Ambra I, Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Argenziano G. Clear Cell Acanthoma with Melanophages Simulating a Spitz Nevus. Dermatol Pract Concept 2021; 11:e2021089. [PMID: 34414014 DOI: 10.5826/dpc.1103a89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Panarese I, Pagliuca F, Ronchi A, Cozzolino I, Montella M, D'Abbronzo G, La Mantia E, Franco R, Berretta M. Intestinal, intestinal-type and intestine-localized metastatic adenocarcinoma. Immunohistochemical approach to the differential diagnosis. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 24:12171-12186. [PMID: 33336735 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202012_24006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
The pathologist is often called to define the origin of tumors through the help of ancillary studies, mainly immunohistochemical stainings. In this setting, the differential diagnosis between intestinal adenocarcinomas, other tumors with intestinal-type morphology, and adenocarcinomas metastatic to the bowel can be particularly difficult. In such cases, an accurate assessment of the disease is required to address the patients to the optimal treatment. Immunohistochemistry offers the use of multiple antibodies: the integrated evaluation of specific stainings can lead to a correct diagnosis. Particularly, the use of cytokeratins, mucins, and β-catenin could be of great help in most cases. In addition, recently, novel specific markers such as SATB2 and AMACR have been introduced, improving the utility of immunohistochemistry in the differential diagnosis of intestinal-type and intestinal adenocarcinomas.
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- I Panarese
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
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Giorgio CM, Briatico G, Licata G, Babino G, DI Brizzi EV, Pellerone S, Scharf C, Pagliuca F, Argenziano G. Frontal fibrosing alopecia: a successful treatment with tacrolimus 0,2% in topical solution. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2021; 157:287-288. [PMID: 34159776 DOI: 10.23736/s2784-8671.21.07056-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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Licata G, Gambardella A, Calabrese G, Pagliuca F, Alfano R, Argenziano G. Refractory Type I pityriasis rubra pilaris treated with tildrakizumab. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:1594-1595. [PMID: 34101231 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- G Licata
- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Emergency, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Cima L, Das A, Dhanasekaran V, Mirabassi N, Pagliuca F. The "Make Surgical Pathology Easy" project: learning Pathology through tailored digital infographics - the case for renovation of an old teaching method. Pathologica 2021; 113:252-261. [PMID: 34042911 PMCID: PMC8488984 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
The term ‘infographics’ is a blend of the two words “information” and “graphics”. Infographics can be described as ‘information visualizations’, conceived as visual translation of data including text, numbers, graphs, charts, drawings and so on. Visual representations are a fundamental part of scientific communication. They match the need to organize different pieces of information in a coherent and synthetic structure and constitute one of the most effective methods scientists rely on to divulge their findings. In particular, infographics provide an overview of key points regarding specific topics in a form that promotes quick learning and knowledge retention. They can be presented in printed or digital formats, being the latter particularly suitable for a global-scale diffusion via social media or websites. In recent years, many pathologists have started developing digital infographics as a strategy for providing free educational contents on Facebook, Twitter or websites. In the present review, we focus on the value of digital infographics to summarize various aspects of Surgical and General Pathology. They shed light on diagnostic criteria, differentials and predictive/prognostic markers for many diseases, being a useful learning tool both for residents and practicing pathologists. In this paper, the model of infographics ideation, processing and sharing to an online audience is described and the impact of infographics on knowledge processes in Pathology is investigated.
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- Luca Cima
- Pathology Unit, Department of Clinical Services, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Janakpuri Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Clinical Services, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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Marino FZ, Sabetta R, Pagliuca F, Brunelli M, Aquino G, Perdonà S, Botti G, Facchini G, Fiorentino F, Di Lauro G, De Sio M, De Vita F, Toni G, Reis RBD, Neder L, Franco R. Correction to: Discrepancy of p16 immunohistochemical expression and HPV RNA in penile cancer. A multiplex in situ hybridization/immunohistochemistry approach study. Infect Agent Cancer 2021; 16:23. [PMID: 33845840 PMCID: PMC8040232 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-021-00363-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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- Federica Zito Marino
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Urology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Laboratoire Central d'Anatomie pathologique, Hôpital universitaire de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, 06000, Nice, France
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- Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Urology Division, Ribeirao Preto School Medicine, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, 14049 900, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14049 900, Brazil.,Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, SP, 14784400, Brazil
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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Zito Marino F, Sabetta R, Pagliuca F, Brunelli M, Aquino G, Perdonà S, Botti G, Facchini G, Fiorentino F, Di Lauro G, De Sio M, De Vita F, Toni G, Borges Dos Reis R, Neder L, Franco R. Discrepancy of p16 immunohistochemical expression and HPV RNA in penile cancer. A multiplex in situ hybridization/immunohistochemistry approach study. Infect Agent Cancer 2021; 16:22. [PMID: 33789689 PMCID: PMC8011184 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-021-00361-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection represents one of the main etiologic pathways of penile carcinogenesis in approximately 30–50 % of cases. Several techniques for the detection of HPV are currently available including Polymerase chain reaction-based techniques, DNA and RNA in situ hybridization (ISH), p16 immunohistochemistry (IHC). The multiplex HPV RNA ISH/p16 IHC is a novel technique for the simultaneous detection of HPV E6/E7 transcripts and p16INK4a overexpression on the same slide in a single assay. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the discrepancy of p16 IHC expression relatively to HPV RNA ISH in penile cancer tissue. Methods We collected a series of 60 PCs. HPV has been analysed through the RNA ISH, p16 IHC and the multiplex HPV RNA ISH/p16 IHC. Results The multiplex HPV RNA ISH /p16 IHC results in the series were in complete agreement with the previous results obtained through the classic p16 IHC and HPV RNA scope carried out on two different slides. The multiplex HPV RNA ISH /p16 IHC showed that HPV positivity in our series is more frequently in usual squamous cell carcinoma than in special histotypes (19 out of 60 − 15 %- versus 6 out of 60 − 10 %-), in high-grade than in moderate/low grade carcinomas (6 out of 60 − 10 %- versus 4 out of 60 − 6.7 %-). In addition, our data revealed that in 5 out of 20 cases with p16 high intensity expression is not associated with HPV RNA ISH positivity. Conclusions Our findings emphasize that the use of p16 as a surrogate of HPV positivity was unsuccessful in approximatively 8 % of cases analysed in our series. Indeed, p16 IHC showed a sensitivity of 100 % and a specificity of 71 %, with a positive predictive value (PPV) of 54 % and a negative predictive value of 100 %; when considering high intensity, p16 IHC showed a sensitivity of 100 %, a specificity of 89 %, with a PPV of 75 % and NPV of 100 %. Since HPV positivity could represent a relevant prognostic and predictive value, the correct characterization offered by this approach appears to be of paramount importance.
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- Federica Zito Marino
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Fondazione G. Pascale, IRCCS, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli, NA, Italy
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- Urology Unit, S.M. delle Grazie Hospital, Via Domitiana, 80078, Pozzuoli (NA), Italy
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- Urology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Precision Medicine, School of Medicine, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Laboratoire Central d'Anatomie pathologique, Hôpital universitaire de Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, 06000, Nice, France
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- Department of Surgery and Anatomy, Urology Division, Ribeirao Preto School Medicine, University of São Paulo, 14049 900, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, 14049 900, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.,Molecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, 14784400, Barretos, SP, Brazil
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Complesso di Santa Patrizia, Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138, Naples, Italy.
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Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Zito Marino F, Argenziano G, Brancaccio G, Alfano R, Signoriello G, Moscarella E, Franco R. Second Diagnostic Opinion by Experienced Dermatopathologists in the Setting of a Referral Regional Melanoma Unit Significantly Improves the Clinical Management of Patients With Cutaneous Melanoma. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 7:568946. [PMID: 33614670 PMCID: PMC7890120 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.568946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Abstract
The diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma and melanocytic neoplasms in general is one of the most challenging fields in pathology, and the reported interobserver diagnostic agreement in the evaluation of melanocytic lesions is poor. Nevertheless, a correct histopathological diagnosis is crucial to ensure a good clinical management of the patients. The institution of multidisciplinary teams has recently modified the approach to the patients with cutaneous melanoma. Patients referred to a multidisciplinary melanoma unit after receiving a diagnosis of melanoma elsewhere are encouraged to have their histopathological diagnosis confirmed by a second opinion from the experienced pathologist of the team before any treatment is initiated. We performed a retrospective analysis on a series of 121 histopathological revisions required for melanocytic neoplasms in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in order to evaluate the effects of second diagnostic opinion (SDO) on the clinical management of the patients. We defined three types of diagnostic discrepancies between the first diagnosis and the second opinion, according to the greatness of their clinical impact. Overall, the incidence of diagnostic discrepancies of any type was quite high in our series (56%). Interestingly, the SDO determined relevant changes in the clinical management of the patients in 33 out of 121 (27.3%) cases. This study confirms that SDO by expert pathologists significantly affects the course of treatment of melanoma patients and helps improving the diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcome.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Surgery and Emergency, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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Gambardella A, Licata G, Calabrese G, De Rosa A, Pagliuca F, Alfano R, Argenziano G. CMV Infection: A Clinical Challenge in Biological Therapy? The Case of Asymptomatic Patients with Persistent Positive Immunoglobulin M Anti-CMV Treated with Secukinumab. Psoriasis (Auckl) 2020; 10:57-60. [PMID: 33282718 PMCID: PMC7711202 DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s284701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The use of biological therapy is now common practice in the treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMID). Currently, there are no guidelines related to the management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections or reactivation during therapy with biological agents. Furthermore, there is a lack of guidance on the management of asymptomatic patients with persistent positive immunoglobulin (Ig)M anti-CMV after an extended period and who have to undergo therapy with biological agents. We report the case of a patient in this situation for whom treatment with biological drugs for psoriasis was indicated. A good clinical response was obtained with secukinumab and maintained during 6 months of follow-up. No infectious disease or reactivation of CMV infection occurred. We suggest some possible guidelines for the management of such cases.
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- Alessio Gambardella
- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Emergency, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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Ronchi A, Caputo A, Pagliuca F, Montella M, Marino FZ, Zeppa P, Franco R, Cozzolino I. Lymph node fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in paediatric patients: Why not? Diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in a series of heterogeneous paediatric lymphadenopathies. Pathol Res Pract 2020; 217:153294. [PMID: 33290901 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2020.153294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Revised: 11/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) can be a precious tool for the evaluation of lymphadenopathies in children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to analyse the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in a paediatric lymph node series. We report a series of 76 patients, aged up to 19 years, who underwent lymph node FNAC. In our series, 57 cases were diagnosed as non-neoplastic, including benign reactive hyperplasia and other inflammatory lesions, 18 cases were diagnosed as malignant and 1 case was diagnosed as suspicious for lymphoproliferative process, not otherwise specified. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 93 %, 100 %, 100 % and 98 %, respectively. Diagnostic accuracy resulted 98.6 %. FNAC is an accurate, minimally invasive method with minimal complications that allows evaluation of paediatric lymphadenopathies and a correct triage of reactive/inflammatory and neoplastic lymphadenopathies. The application of rapid on-site evaluation, the realization of a cell block and the application of ancillary diagnostic tests, including at least immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry, allows to achieve an excellent diagnostic performance.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pathology of the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", Salerno, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pathology of the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria "San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona", Salerno, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università Degli Studi Della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Pagliuca F, Ronchi A, Briatico G, Schiano E, Fiorentino F, Argenziano G, Franco R. Massive squamous differentiation and anaplastic features in eccrine porocarcinoma as rare and confounding elements. Australas J Dermatol 2020; 62:e320-e321. [PMID: 32981049 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13472] [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] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Francesca Pagliuca
- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L., Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L., Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Santa Maria delle Grazie General Hospital, Pozzuoli, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L., Naples, Italy
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Ronchi A, Cozzolino I, Zito Marino F, De Chiara A, Argenziano G, Moscarella E, Pagliuca F, Franco R. Primary and secondary cutaneous angiosarcoma: Distinctive clinical, pathological and molecular features. Ann Diagn Pathol 2020; 48:151597. [PMID: 32829071 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2020.151597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Angiosarcomas are ubiquitous neoplasms involving both cutaneous and soft tissue and visceral locations. Accumulating biomolecular evidences suggest that cutaneous angiosarcomas are distinctive entities with molecular, clinical and pathological peculiarities. Despite several ongoing clinical trials with promising therapeutic agents, the prognosis of cutaneous angiosarcomas is dismal and survival still rely on early diagnosis and surgery. An accurate diagnosis and the knowledge of the underlying molecular landscape are therefore essential to improve the prognosis. We detail the molecular, clinical, dermoscopic, morphological and prognostic features of cutaneous angiosarcoma. Although the molecular landscape of cutaneous angiosarcoma is not completely understood, accumulating evidences suggest that there are characteristic molecular alterations including dysregulation of angiogenesis and several complex molecular pathways. Secondary cutaneous angiosarcomas, arising in correlation with chronic lymphedema and ionizing radiation, have different molecular hallmarks, which are also leading to the first diagnostic applications. The diagnosis of cutaneous angiosarcoma may be challenging, as well-differentiated forms can be hard to distinguish from benign and low-grade vascular neoplasms, while poorly differentiated forms can be easily confounded with other non-vascular high-grade neoplasms. An accurate and early diagnosis, which is mandatory to ensure the best survival for the patients, is mainly based on morphological hallmarks.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Luciano Armanni 20, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Luciano Armanni 20, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Luciano Armanni 20, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department in Support of Oncology Paths, Diagnostic Area, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione "Pascale", via Mariano Semmola 52, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Luciano Armanni 20, 80100 Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via Luciano Armanni 20, 80100 Naples, Italy.
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Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Zito Marino F, Montella M, Franco R, Cozzolino I. Interventional cytopathology in the COVID-19 era. Cytopathology 2020; 31:509-513. [PMID: 32654199 PMCID: PMC7404649 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Introduction The dramatic spread of COVID‐19 has raised many questions about cytological procedures performed in and out of the laboratories all over the world. Methods We report a heterogeneous series of fine needle aspirations performed during the period of phase 1 of the lockdown for the COVID‐19 pandemic to describe our experience and measures taken during this period. Results A total of 48 fine needle aspirations (ultrasound, computed tomography and endoscopic ultrasound guided) were processed and reported. Conclusions Pre‐existing procedures have been modified to allow healthcare professionals to work safely ensuring patients the necessary assistance with samples suitable for cellularity, fixation and staining for an accurate cytological diagnosis. The dramatic spread of COVID‐19 has posed many questions about cytological procedures performed into and out of the laboratories all over the world. Many of the pre‐existing procedures have been modified and will have to be further modified to allow healthcare professionals to work safely.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Serna G, Simonetti S, Fasani R, Pagliuca F, Guardia X, Gallego P, Jimenez J, Peg V, Saura C, Eppenberger-Castori S, Ramon Y Cajal S, Terracciano L, Nuciforo P. Sequential immunohistochemistry and virtual image reconstruction using a single slide for quantitative KI67 measurement in breast cancer. Breast 2020; 53:102-110. [PMID: 32707454 PMCID: PMC7375667 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2020.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective Ki67 is a prognostic and predictive marker in breast cancer (BC). However, manual scoring (MS) by visual assessment suffers from high inter-observer variability which limits its clinical use. Here, we developed a new digital image analysis (DIA) workflow, named KiQuant for automated scoring of Ki67 and investigated its equivalence with standard pathologist's assessment. Methods Sequential immunohistochemistry of Ki67 and cytokeratin, for precise tumor cell recognition, were performed in the same section of 5 tissue microarrays containing 329 tumor cores from different breast cancer subtypes. Slides were digitalized and subjected to DIA and MS for Ki67 assessment. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plot were used to evaluate inter-observer reproducibility. The Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to determine the prognostic potential. Results KiQuant showed an excellent correlation with MS (ICC:0.905,95%CI:0.878–0.926) with satisfactory inter-run (ICC:0.917,95%CI:0.884–0.942) and inter-antibody reproducibilities (ICC:0.886,95%CI:0.820–0.929). The distance between KiQuant and MS increased with the magnitude of Ki67 measurement and positively correlated with analyzed tumor area and breast cancer subtype. Agreement rates between KiQuant and MS within the clinically relevant 14% and 30% cut-off points ranged from 33% to 44% with modest interobserver reproducibility below the 20% cut-off (0.606, 95%CI:0.467–0.727). High Ki67 by KiQuant correlated with worse outcome in all BC and in the luminal subtype (P = 0.028 and P = 0.043, respectively). For MS, the association with survival was significant only in 1 out of 3 observers. Conclusions KiQuant represents an easy and accurate methodology for Ki67 measurement providing a step toward utilizing Ki67 in the clinical setting. Automated Ki67 scoring workflow improved reproducibility. Sequential immunohistochemistry in the same section for precise cell recognition. Use of a tumor mask for automatic tumor region selection. Outperform pathologist-based Ki67 scoring in prognostic prediction.
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- Garazi Serna
- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, Naples, Italy
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Vall D'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Breast Cancer and Melanoma Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Molecular Oncology Group, Vall D'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona, Spain.
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Pagliuca F, Ronchi A, Cozzolino I, Montella M, Zito Marino F, Franco R. Mesenchymal neoplasms: Is it time for cytology? New perspectives for the pre-operative diagnosis of soft tissue tumors in the molecular era. Pathol Res Pract 2020; 216:152923. [PMID: 32303388 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2020.152923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Soft tissue tumors comprise a great variety of common and rare entities with overlapping features. Their diagnosis is based on the evaluation of several histological parameters which are difficult to assess on small incisional biopsies. Useful diagnostic markers in the field of soft tissue tumors include: 1) molecular biomarkers detecting pathogenetically relevant, distinctive alterations; 2) immunohistochemical surrogate biomarkers of pathogenetically relevant, distinctive molecular alterations; 3) highly specific immunohistochemical biomarkers indicating tumor differentiation. Their introduction in clinical practice has revolutionized the pre-operative diagnosis of soft tissue tumors. Cytology has long been considered inadequate as a first-line approach in this setting. However, since the implementation of new immunohistochemical and molecular tests with high diagnostic specificity, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is starting to gain acceptance for the pre-operative assessment of soft tissue tumors. FNAC represents a versatile, poorly expensive and well-tolerated diagnostic strategy with relevant advantages over histological biopsies. Moreover, evidences suggest that, in expert hands, FNAC can also aim at a definite diagnosis, especially if a cell block is prepared, allowing the application of multiple ancillary techniques.
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- Francesca Pagliuca
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
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Ronchi A, Pagliuca F, Zito Marino F, Accardo M, Cozzolino I, Franco R. Current and potential immunohistochemical biomarkers for prognosis and therapeutic stratification of breast carcinoma. Semin Cancer Biol 2020; 72:114-122. [PMID: 32165319 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2020.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The identification of biomarkers on cancer tissue samples could be obtained through several technologies. In this setting, the immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization are accessible in most pathology laboratories. Particularly, immunohistochemistry can be used not only for diagnostic issues, but also to define prognostic classes and to define response to specific therapies. Particularly the last applications have been firstly developed in the breast cancer pathology. In addition, the development of molecular classification proposed some prognostic/predictive classes that could be easily defined by immunohistochemistry. Thus, the role of the pathologists has become increasingly important in the definition of prognosis and in the choice therapy, because the immunohistochemical biomarkers are used to guide treatment, to classify breast cancer into biologically and prognostically distinct subtypes. In this review, we will provide information on the current application of the immunohistochemical biomarkers useful in the management of breast cancer patients. Moreover, we consider the application of immunohistochemistry in the definition of the most promising biomarkers derived from molecular studies of the breast cancer, that in the future could integrate the characterization of breast cancer into clinical practice.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni 5, 80100, Naples, Italy.
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Ronchi A, Montella M, Zito Marino F, Panarese I, Pagliuca F, Colella G, Franco R, Cozzolino I. Diagnostic accuracy of FNA cytology for diagnosis of salivary gland tumors in pediatric patients. Cancer Cytopathol 2019; 127:529-538. [DOI: 10.1002/cncy.22162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Andrea Ronchi
- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Dental Specialty University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli” Naples Italy
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Varricchio S, Pagliuca F, Travaglino A, Gallo L, Villa MR, Mascolo M. Cutaneous localization of plasmablastic multiple myeloma with heterotopic expression of CD3 and CD4: Skin involvement revealing systemic disease. J Cutan Pathol 2019; 46:619-622. [PMID: 31025408 DOI: 10.1111/cup.13486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Plasmablastic multiple myeloma is an uncommon morphological variant of multiple myeloma with aggressive clinical course and poor outcome. Its differential diagnosis includes plasmablastic lymphoma, a variant of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with frequent extranodal presentation, which usually affects immunosuppressed patients and is virtually indistinguishable from plasmablastic multiple myeloma on the basis of histology solely. Differential diagnosis relies on close clinical-pathological correlation. Herein, the authors report a case of aggressive multiple myeloma occurring in a 48-year-old patient with pure plasmablastic morphology, expression of T-cell markers CD3 and CD4, and cutaneous involvement as first presenting sign. Heterotopic expression of T-cell markers has been described in literature for both plasmablastic multiple myeloma and plasmablastic lymphoma. The causative mechanisms underlying this aberrant phenotype have not yet been elucidated; nevertheless the possibility of this rare finding should be considered to avoid misinterpretations. Remarkably, despite occurring rarely, cutaneous involvement could be observed at an early stage or even be the first manifestation of disease in particularly aggressive forms of myeloma. As a consequence, the presence of cutaneous lesions should not favor a straightforward diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma. The importance of a correct differential diagnosis lies in its therapeutical implications.
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- Silvia Varricchio
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Martin-Liberal J, Pagliuca F, Hierro C, Viaplana C, Muñoz Couselo E, Capdevila J, Matos I, Fariñas Madrid L, Zamora E, Braña Garcia I, Elez Fernandez E, Ochoa De Olza Amat M, Azaro A, Alsina M, Vieito Villar M, Fasani R, Tabernero J, Garralda E, Dienstmann R, Nuciforo P. Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and PDL1 expression as prescreening enrichment biomarkers of clinical benefit to immune checkpoint inhibitors (CI) in early clinical trials (ECT). Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy269.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Scalvenzi M, Costa C, Villani A, Cappello M, Mascolo M, Pagliuca F, Fabbrocini G, De Fata Salvatores G. Leiomyoma of the finger in a patient affected by cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2018; 155:690-691. [PMID: 29998714 DOI: 10.23736/s0392-0488.18.06087-x] [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: 11/08/2022]
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- Department of Dermatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy -
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- Department of Dermatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Di Crescenzo RM, Pagliuca F, Memoli M, Mortaruolo C, Ciancia G, De Renzo A, Mascolo M. Zwei Gesichter derselben Krankheit. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2018; 16:932-935. [PMID: 29989365 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13522_g] [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: 11/28/2022]
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- Rosa Maria Di Crescenzo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Di Crescenzo RM, Pagliuca F, Memoli M, Mortaruolo C, Ciancia G, De Renzo A, Mascolo M. The double face of the same disease. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2018; 16:932-935. [PMID: 29786950 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13522] [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: 11/30/2022]
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- Rosa Maria Di Crescenzo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Hematology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Delorenze LM, Russo T, Boechat M, Castro G, Argenziano G, Pagliuca F, Mascolo M, Piccolo V. Dermoscopy of solitary cutaneous reticulohistiocytoma. Ital J Dermatol Venerol 2018; 153:579-580. [PMID: 29767484 DOI: 10.23736/s0392-0488.17.05578-x] [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: 11/08/2022]
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- Lilian M Delorenze
- "Antonio Pedro" University Hospital, Dermatology Department, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Dermatology Unit, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- "Antonio Pedro" University Hospital, Dermatology Department, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- "Antonio Pedro" University Hospital, Dermatology Department, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, "Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy -
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Anderson H, Daheron L, Savvidis G, Negre H, Nag A, Thorner A, Liu X, Gu S, Hu X, Kelley M, Chow S, Daley H, Manduke R, Hwa A, Pagliuca F, Ritz J. Safety considerations in the generation of clinical grade autologous ips cell lines. Cytotherapy 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2018.02.044] [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: 10/17/2022]
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Fasani R, Comerma L, Pagliuca F, Thyparambil S, Peg V, Jimenez J, Cecchi F, Hembrough T, Perez J, Arribas J, Cortes J, Scaltriti M, Saura C, Nuciforo P. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes density correlates with HER2 gene copy number but not with protein levels in HER2-positive breast cancer. Eur J Cancer 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(18)30608-7] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Mascolo M, Romano MF, Ilardi G, Romano S, Baldo A, Scalvenzi M, Argenziano G, Merolla F, Russo D, Varricchio S, Pagliuca F, Russo M, Ciancia G, De Rosa G, Staibano S. Expression of FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51) in Mycosis fungoides. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2017; 32:735-744. [PMID: 28977697 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the major subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL). It usually has a prolonged indolent clinical course with a minority of cases acquiring a more aggressive biological profile and resistance to conventional therapies, partially attributed to the persistent activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. In the last decade, several papers suggested an important role for the FK506-binding protein 51 (FKBP51), an immunophilin initially cloned in lymphocytes, in the control of NF-κB pathway in different types of human malignancies. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the possible value of FKBP51 expression as a new reliable marker of outcome in patients with MF. METHODS We assessed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) FKBP51 expression in 44 patients with MF, representative of different stages of the disease. Immunohistochemical results were subsequently confirmed at mRNA level with quantitative PCR (qPCR) in a subset of enrolled patients. In addition, IHC and qPCR served to study the expression of some NF-κB-target genes, including the tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2). RESULTS Our results show that FKBP51 was expressed in all evaluated cases, with the highest level of expression characterizing MFs with the worst prognosis. Moreover, a significant correlation subsisted between FKBP51 and TRAF2 IHC expression scores. CONCLUSIONS We hypothesize a role for FKBP51 as a prognostic marker for MF and suggest an involvement of this immunophilin in deregulated NF-κB pathway of this CTCL.
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- M Mascolo
- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnologies, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Pathology Section, Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Caroppo D, Salerno G, Merolla F, Mesolella M, Ilardi G, Pagliuca F, De Dominicis G, Califano L, Ciancia G, Russo D, Mascolo M. Coexistent Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Granular Cell Tumor of Head and Neck Region: Report of Two Very Rare Cases and Review of the Literature. Int J Surg Pathol 2017; 26:47-51. [PMID: 28783989 DOI: 10.1177/1066896917724513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Granular cell tumor (GCT), a relatively rare neuroectodermal tumor occurring most often in the head and neck region, is not uncommonly associated with pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia of the overlying surface epithelium, which may be at times nonreadily distinguishable from well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). To the best of our knowledge, only a handful of coexisting SCC and GCT, mostly described in the esophagus, have been reported in (the current) literature so far. We herein report 2 new cases of coexisting GCT and SCC of the head and neck region, located, respectively, in larynx and tongue; comment on their clinical, imaging, and pathologic features; and discuss their management. In the present work, we also review the literature concerning this association to contribute to the head and neck pathologists' and surgeons' awareness regarding the possibility of this association for an adequate surgical excision and a better management of these patients.
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- Danila Caroppo
- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 2 Department of Neurosciences, Ear, Nose and Throat Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy
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- 3 Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V.Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- 2 Department of Neurosciences, Ear, Nose and Throat Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Italy
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- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 5 Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- 1 Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Mascolo M, Pagliuca F, Costa C, Di Lorenzo P, Scalvenzi M, Staibano S. Ein solitärer rötlicher Knoten am oberen Rücken einer Frau mittleren Alters. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2017; 15:850-852. [DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13276_g] [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: 11/29/2022]
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- Massimo Mascolo
- Institut für moderne Biomedizin; Pathologie; Universität Neapel Federico II; Neapel Italien
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- Institut für moderne Biomedizin; Pathologie; Universität Neapel Federico II; Neapel Italien
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- Institut für Dermatologie; Universität Neapel Federico II; Neapel Italien
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- Institut für moderne Biomedizin; Rechtsmedizin; Universität Neapel Federico II; Neapel Italien
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- Institut für moderne Biomedizin; Pathologie; Universität Neapel Federico II; Neapel Italien
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Mascolo M, Pagliuca F, Costa C, Di Lorenzo P, Scalvenzi M, Staibano S. A solitary reddish nodule on the upper back of a middle-aged woman. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2017. [PMID: 28640519 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13276] [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: 12/01/2022]
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- Massimo Mascolo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Medicine Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Massimo Mascolo
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Pathology Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Luches P, Pagliuca F, Valeri S. Structural and morphological modifications of thermally reduced cerium oxide ultrathin epitaxial films on Pt(111). Phys Chem Chem Phys 2014; 16:18848-57. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cp02723j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Thermal treatments under vacuum and oxygen induce reversible modifications in the stoichiometry, surface morphology and structure of epitaxial CeO2 films.
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- P. Luches
- Istituto Nanoscienze – CNR
- 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Istituto Nanoscienze – CNR
- 41125 Modena, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche Informatiche e Matematiche
- 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Istituto Nanoscienze – CNR
- 41125 Modena, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche Informatiche e Matematiche
- 41125 Modena, Italy
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