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Hicks HM, Nassar VL, Lund J, Rose MM, Schweppe RE. The effects of Aurora Kinase inhibition on thyroid cancer growth and sensitivity to MAPK-directed therapies. Cancer Biol Ther 2024; 25:2332000. [PMID: 38521968 PMCID: PMC10962586 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2024.2332000] [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: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Thyroid cancer is one of the deadliest endocrine cancers, and its incidence has been increasing. While mutations in BRAF are common in thyroid cancer, advanced PTC patients currently lack therapeutic options targeting the MAPK pathway, and despite the approved combination of BRAF and MEK1/2 inhibition for BRAF-mutant ATC, resistance often occurs. Here, we assess growth and signaling responses to combined BRAF and MEK1/2 inhibition in a panel of BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer cell lines. We first showed that combined BRAF and MEK1/2 inhibition synergistically inhibits cell growth in four out of six of the -BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer cell lines tested. Western blotting showed that the MAPK pathway was robustly inhibited in all cell lines. Therefore, to identify potential mechanisms of resistance, we performed RNA-sequencing in cells sensitive or resistant to MEK1/2 inhibition. In response to MEK1/2 inhibition, we identified a downregulation of Aurora Kinase B (AURKB) in sensitive but not resistant cells. We further demonstrated that combined MEK1/2 and AURKB inhibition slowed cell growth, which was phenocopied by inhibiting AURKB and ERK1/2. Finally, we show that combined AURKB and ERK1/2 inhibition induces apoptosis in BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer cell lines, together suggesting a potential combination therapy for BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer patients.
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- Hannah M. Hicks
- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
- University of Colorado Cancer Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Kraus T, Shengelia-de Lange N, Einspieler H, Hacker M, Haug A, Kretschmer-Chott E, Karanikas G. Value of follow-up diagnostic radioiodine scans in differentiated thyroid cancer. Endocr Connect 2024; 13:e240007. [PMID: 38513355 DOI: 10.1530/ec-24-0007] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Background The most important part of the follow-up of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the measurement of serum thyroglobulin (Tg). An increase of Tg levels indicates likely tumor recurrence. According to the guidelines of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), the follow-up should consist of serum Tg assays and a neck ultrasound, while the American Thyroid Association (ATA) recommends serum Tg assays, neck ultrasounds, and a diagnostic radioiodine whole-body scan (WBS) if non-stimulated Tg is greater than 10 ng/mL or if Tg is rising. This study questions the necessity of a diagnostic WBS in patients with low stimulated Tg levels during the initial follow-up. Design This study is a retrospective data analysis. Methods The data of 185 patients, who were in regular treatment and aftercare between 2015 and 2018 at the Department of Nuclear Medicine in Vienna, as well as the data of 185 patients who were treated in Tbilisi between 2015 and 2019, were analyzed. Results There was a highly significant relationship between low stimulated Tg levels (<0.5 ng/mL) and the outcome of the diagnostic WBS at the first follow-up (χ 2 = 14.7, P < 0.001). In total, 31 out of 370 patients (8.4%) had positive findings in the diagnostic WBS. Seventy-five of 370 patients (19.74%) had stimulated Tg levels >0.5 ng/mL. Conclusion Our data suggest that the first follow-up, 4-12 months after the initial therapy of DTC, including the measurement of basal and stimulated Tg levels and Tg antibody levels, does not mandate a diagnostic WBS on all patients. Significance statement In this study, we examined the still commonly used routine diagnostic radioiodine whole-body scan in the first follow-up of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. We questioned the necessity of the scan in patients with low stimulated thyroglobulin levels. Therefore, we combined retrospective data from the University Hospital in Vienna and in Tbilisi to analyze 370 patients. We were able to demostrate a highly significant relationship between low stimulated thyroglobulin levels (<0.5 ng/mL) and the outcome of the diagnostic scan at the first follow-up (χ = 14.7, P < 0.001).
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- Teresa Kraus
- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Image-Guided Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Qu N, Chen D, Ma B, Zhang L, Wang Q, Wang Y, Wang H, Ni Z, Wang W, Liao T, Xiang J, Wang Y, Jin S, Xue D, Wu W, Wang Y, Ji Q, He H, Piao HL, Shi R. Integrated proteogenomic and metabolomic characterization of papillary thyroid cancer with different recurrence risks. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3175. [PMID: 38609408 PMCID: PMC11014849 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47581-1] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Although papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) has a good prognosis, its recurrence rate is high and remains a core concern in the clinic. Molecular factors contributing to different recurrence risks (RRs) remain poorly defined. Here, we perform an integrative proteogenomic and metabolomic characterization of 102 Chinese PTC patients with different RRs. Genomic profiling reveals that mutations in MUC16 and TERT promoter as well as multiple gene fusions like NCOA4-RET are enriched by the high RR. Integrative multi-omics analyses further describe the multi-dimensional characteristics of PTC, especially in metabolism pathways, and delineate dominated molecular patterns of different RRs. Moreover, the PTC patients are clustered into four subtypes (CS1: low RR and BRAF-like; CS2: high RR and metabolism type, worst prognosis; CS3: high RR and immune type, better prognosis; CS4: high RR and BRAF-like) based on the omics data. Notably, the subtypes display significant differences considering BRAF and TERT promoter mutations, metabolism and immune pathway profiles, epithelial cell compositions, and various clinical factors (especially RRs and prognosis) as well as druggable targets. This study can provide insights into the complex molecular characteristics of PTC recurrences and help promote early diagnosis and precision treatment of recurrent PTC.
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- Ning Qu
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Ganmei Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Kunming), Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Department of Surgery, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Putuo Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laparoscopic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Laparoscopic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.
- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Li J, Hussain SA, Daddam JR, Sun M. Bergapten attenuates human papillary thyroid cancer cell proliferation by triggering apoptosis and the GSK-3β, P13K and AKT pathways. ADV CLIN EXP MED 2024; 34:0-0. [PMID: 38591347 DOI: 10.17219/acem/183877] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Over the past few decades, thyroid cancer (TC) incidence has steadily increased globally. The most common TC is human papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), which is poorly responsive to the current treatments. Hence, finding a successful therapeutic is urgently required. OBJECTIVES Bergapten (BG) is a furanocoumarin, a natural psoralen derivative isolated from numerous species of citrus and bergamot oil that has demonstrated anti-tumor activity. However, there are no reports available on the efficacy of BG on PTC cells. MATERIAL AND METHODS The current research investigated the anti-cancer activity of BG on human BCPAP cells, with cytotoxicity and apoptosis evaluated using MTT assay, AO/EB, DAPI, PI, ELISA, mRNA, and western blot. RESULTS Bergapten (control group, 10 μM/mL and 15 μM/mL) inhibited PTC cell proliferation and stimulated apoptosis by enhancing Bax and caspase and reducing Bcl-2, cyclin-D1, c-myc, and survivin in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, BG expressively attenuated PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling, creating an uneven Bax/Bcl-2 ratio that triggered Cyt-c, caspase cascade and apoptosis in human PTC cells. CONCLUSIONS Our findings emphasize that BG has the potential to be used as a protective natural remedy for human PTC cells.
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- Jingjing Li
- Department of Otolaryngology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyad, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Xi'an Gaoxin Hospital, China
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Di Filippo G, Canu GL, Lazzari G, Serbusca D, Morelli E, Brazzarola P, Rossi L, Gjeloshi B, Caradonna M, Kotsovolis G, Pliakos I, Poulios E, Papavramidis T, Cappellacci F, Nocini PF, Calò PG, Materazzi G, Medas F. Exploring the Link between BMI and Aggressive Histopathological Subtypes in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma-Insights from a Multicentre Retrospective Study. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1429. [PMID: 38611106 PMCID: PMC11011018 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071429] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Obesity's role in thyroid cancer development is still debated, as well as its association with aggressive histopathological subtypes (AHSs). To clarify the link between Body Mass Index (BMI) and AHS of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), we evaluated patients who underwent thyroidectomy for DTC from 2020 to 2022 at four European referral centres for endocrine surgery. Based on BMI, patients were classified as normal-underweight, overweight, or obese. AHSs were defined according to 2022 WHO guidelines. Among 3868 patients included, 34.5% were overweight and 19.6% obese. Histological diagnoses were: 93.6% papillary (PTC), 4.8% follicular (FTC), and 1.6% Hürthle cell (HCC) thyroid carcinoma. Obese and overweight patients with PTC had a higher rate of AHSs (p = 0.03), bilateral, multifocal tumours (p = 0.014, 0.049), and larger nodal metastases (p = 0.017). In a multivariate analysis, BMI was an independent predictor of AHS of PTC, irrespective of gender (p = 0.028). In younger patients (<55 years old) with PTC > 1 cm, BMI predicted a higher ATA risk class (p = 0.036). Overweight and obese patients with FTC had larger tumours (p = 0.036). No difference was found in terms of AHS of FTC and HCC based on BMI category. Overweight and obese patients with PTC appear to be at an increased risk for AHS and aggressive clinico-pathological characteristics.
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- Giacomo Di Filippo
- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, SS554 Bivio Sestu, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56100 Pisa, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56100 Pisa, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56100 Pisa, Italy
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 85 Karakasi Str., 54453 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 85 Karakasi Str., 54453 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 85 Karakasi Str., 54453 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- First Propedeutic Department of Surgery, AHEPA University Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 85 Karakasi Str., 54453 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, SS554 Bivio Sestu, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery and Oncology, Verona University Hospital, 37134 Verona, Italy
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, SS554 Bivio Sestu, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Unit, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56100 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, SS554 Bivio Sestu, Monserrato, 09042 Cagliari, Italy
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Qi J, Cheng H, Su L, Li J, Cheng F. A novel exosome-related prognostic risk model for thyroid cancer. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2024. [PMID: 38577908 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.14063] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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AIM The aim was to build an exosome-related gene (ERG) risk model for thyroid cancer (TC) patients. METHODS Note that, 510 TC samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas database and 121 ERGs from the ExoBCD database were obtained. Differential gene expression analysis was performed to get ERGs in TC (TERGs). Functional enrichment analyses including Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) were conducted on the TERGs. Then we constructed a model based on LASSO Cox regression analysis. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was applied and a Nomogram model was also built. The immune landscape was evaluated by CIBERSORT. RESULTS Thirty-eight TERGs were identified and their functions were enriched on 591 GO terms and 30 KEGG pathways. We built a Risk Score model based on FGFR3, ADRA1B, and POSTN. Risk Scores were significantly higher in T4 than in other stages, meanwhile, it didn't significantly differ in genders and TNM N or M classifications. The nomogram model could reliably predict the overall survival of TC patients. The mutation rate of BRAF and expression of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 were significantly higher in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group. The risk score was significantly correlated to the immune landscape. CONCLUSION We built a Risk Score model using FGFR3, ADRA1B, and POSTN which could reliably predict the prognosis of TC patients.
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- Junfeng Qi
- Department of Ultrasound, Wuwei People's Hospital, Wuwei, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Wuwei People's Hospital, Wuwei, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Wuwei People's Hospital, Wuwei, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Wuwei People's Hospital, Wuwei, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Wuwei People's Hospital, Wuwei, China
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Winter J, Axelsson E, Björkhem-Bergman L, Ihre Lundgren C, Hedman C. Five-Year Follow-Up of Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Patients Treated with Total Thyroidectomy and Radioiodine in Sweden: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study. Thyroid 2024. [PMID: 38526369 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0691] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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Background: Despite a good prognosis, survivors of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) may have reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) many years after treatment, and it is unclear how suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) may contribute to HRQOL. This study investigated changes in HRQOL in the 5 years following DTC treatment, the association between HRQOL and TSH suppression, and how HRQOL compares to the general population. Methods: In this nationwide prospective cohort study, 487 patients with DTC were identified between 2012 and 2017 from all Swedish hospitals treating patients with DTC. Patients treated with total thyroidectomy and planned for radioiodine answered the Swedish version of the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) and a study specific questionnaire at treatment and after 1, 3, and 5 years. Summary measures for physical and mental QOL were derived from the SF-36, and TSH values were collected from patient records. To study changes in HRQOL over time, linear mixed models were fitted on multiply imputed data, with all patients and measurement points included in the model. Results: In total, 351 patients consented to participate in the study. In the 5 years following DTC treatment, physical QOL did not change significantly with time, while mental QOL improved by on average 0.61 (p < 0.001) per year. TSH levels were not predictive of either physical or mental QOL, or their change over time. At 5 years, there was a significant difference in physical and mental QOL compared with the Swedish general population, but effect sizes were small (Cohen's d = 0.29 and -0.21, respectively). The SF-36 domains general health, vitality, social functioning, and mental health were lower at 5 years compared with the general population (difference 8.7-13.3), and these differences were clinically significant. Conclusions: The mental component of HRQOL improves over time following DTC treatment. HRQOL in patients with DTC is not explained by TSH suppression. Although overall differences in physical and mental HRQOL compared with the general population were small 5 years after treatment, several specific psychosocial HRQOL domains were clinically meaningfully reduced. Psychosocial health issues should be screened for during DTC follow-up.
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- Julia Winter
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Liljeholmen University Primary Health Care Center, Academic Primary Health Care Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- R & D Department, Stockholms Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Breast, Endocrine Tumours and Sarcoma, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- R & D Department, Stockholms Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Ruan X, Liu Y, Wu S, Fu G, Tao M, Huang Y, Li D, Wei S, Gao M, Guo S, Ning J, Zheng X. Multidimensional data analysis revealed thyroiditis-associated TCF19 SNP rs2073724 as a highly ranked protective variant in thyroid cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:205718. [PMID: 38579171 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205718] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Thyroid cancer represents the most prevalent malignant endocrine tumour, with rising incidence worldwide and high mortality rates among patients exhibiting dedifferentiation and metastasis. Effective biomarkers and therapeutic interventions are warranted in aggressive thyroid malignancies. The transcription factor 19 (TCF19) gene has been implicated in conferring a malignant phenotype in cancers. However, its contribution to thyroid neoplasms remains unclear. RESULTS In this study, we performed genome-wide and phenome-wide association studies to identify a potential causal relationship between TCF19 and thyroid cancer. Our analyses revealed significant associations between TCF19 and various autoimmune diseases and human cancers, including cervical cancer and autoimmune thyroiditis, with a particularly robust signal for the deleterious missense variation rs2073724 that is associated with thyroid function, hypothyroidism, and autoimmunity. Furthermore, functional assays and transcriptional profiling in thyroid cancer cells demonstrated that TCF19 regulates important biological processes, especially inflammatory and immune responses. We demonstrated that TCF19 could promote the progression of thyroid cancer in vitro and in vivo and the C>T variant of rs2073724 disrupted TCF19 protein binding to target gene promoters and their expression, thus reversing the effect of TCF19 protein. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these findings implicate TCF19 as a promising therapeutic target in aggressive thyroid malignancies and designate rs2073724 as a causal biomarker warranting further investigation in thyroid cancer.
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- Xianhui Ruan
- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Clinical Oncology School of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou 350014, Fujian, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
- Thyroid-Otolaryngology Department, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of General Surgery in Construction, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
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- Department of Thyroid and Neck Tumor, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin’s Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin 300060, China
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Kwon YJ, Lee HS, Kang SW, Lee JW. Association between Consumption of Iodine-Rich Foods and Thyroid Cancer Prevalence: Findings from a Large Population-Based Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:1041. [PMID: 38613074 PMCID: PMC11013877 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071041] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The influence of iodine-rich foods on thyroid cancer (TC) risk remains inadequately understood. Therefore, we aimed to comprehensively investigate the relationship between three iodine-rich food groups and TC prevalence using extensive data from a large Korean population. We assessed the dietary intake of 169,057 participants in the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (2004-2013) using a food frequency questionnaire. The top-three iodine-rich food groups (including egg, seaweed, and dairy) were selected based on Korean dietary reference intakes and categorized by weekly consumption frequency. We conducted multiple logistic regression models to examine the relationship between food consumption and TC prevalence. After adjusting for confounding factors, higher seaweed consumption (>5 times/week) was significantly associated with lower TC prevalence (odds ratio [OR], 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.42, 0.32-0.56, p-value < 0.001). In contrast, compared with moderate dairy consumption (3-4 times/week), lower dairy product intake (<1 time/week) was associated with higher TC prevalence (OR, 95% CI = 1.32, 1.05-1.67, p-value = 0.017). Our findings suggest that sufficient seaweed consumption may offer protection against TC, and incorporating dairy products into the diet may lower TC incidence in the Korean population. The most significant limitations of our study are the absence of 24 h urine samples for iodine status assessment and the lack of clinical data on the diagnosis of thyroid cancer.
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- Yu-Jin Kwon
- Department of Family Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin 16995, Republic of Korea;
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- Biostatistics Collaboration Unit, Department of Research Affairs, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Institute for Innovation in Digital Healthcare, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Galanty A, Grudzińska M, Paździora W, Służały P, Paśko P. Do Brassica Vegetables Affect Thyroid Function?-A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3988. [PMID: 38612798 PMCID: PMC11012840 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073988] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Brassica vegetables are widely consumed all over the world, especially in North America, Asia, and Europe. They are a rich source of sulfur compounds, such as glucosinolates (GLSs) and isothiocyanates (ITCs), which provide health benefits but are also suspected of having a goitrogenic effect. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review to assess the impact of dietary interventions on thyroid function, in terms of the potential risk for people with thyroid dysfunctions. We analyzed the results of 123 articles of in vitro, animal, and human studies, describing the impact of brassica plants and extracts on thyroid mass and histology, blood levels of TSH, T3, T4, iodine uptake, and the effect on thyroid cancer cells. We also presented the mechanisms of the goitrogenic potential of GLSs and ITCs, the limitations of the studies included, as well as further research directions. The vast majority of the results cast doubt on previous assumptions claiming that brassica plants have antithyroid effects in humans. Instead, they indicate that including brassica vegetables in the daily diet, particularly when accompanied by adequate iodine intake, poses no adverse effects on thyroid function.
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- Agnieszka Galanty
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland; (A.G.); (W.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland;
- Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Łazarza Str., 31-530 Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland; (A.G.); (W.P.); (P.S.)
- Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Łazarza Str., 31-530 Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland; (A.G.); (W.P.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland;
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Coerts HI, de Keizer B, Verburg FA. Advances in the Development of Positron Emission Tomography Tracers for Improved Detection of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1401. [PMID: 38611079 PMCID: PMC11010999 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071401] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Thyroid cancer poses a significant challenge in clinical management, necessitating precise diagnostic tools and treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes. This review explores the evolving field of radiotracers in the diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer, focusing on prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-based radiotracers, fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-based radiotracers, Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)-based radiotracers, and 18F-tetrafluoroborate (18F-TFB). PSMA-based radiotracers, initially developed for prostate cancer imaging, have shown promise in detecting thyroid cancer lesions; however, their detection rate is lower than 18F-FDG PET/CT. FAPI-based radiotracers, targeting fibroblast activation protein highly expressed in tumors, offer potential in the detection of lymph nodes and radioiodine-resistant metastases. RGD-based radiotracers, binding to integrin αvβ3 found on tumor cells and angiogenic blood vessels, demonstrate diagnostic accuracy in detecting radioiodine-resistant thyroid cancer metastases. 18F-TFB emerges as a promising PET tracer for imaging of lymph node metastases and recurrent DTC, offering advantages over traditional methods. Overall, these radiotracers show promise in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, patient stratification, and treatment selection in differentiated thyroid cancer, warranting further research and clinical validation. Given the promising staging capabilities of 18F-TFB and the efficacy of FAP-targeting tracers in advanced, potentially dedifferentiated cases, continued investigation in these domains is justified.
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- Hannelore Iris Coerts
- Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands;
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- Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands;
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Reinke R, Udholm S, Christiansen CF, Almquist M, Londero S, Rejnmark L, Rasmussen TB, Rolighed L. Hypoparathyroidism and mortality after total thyroidectomy: A nationwide matched cohort study. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2024; 100:408-415. [PMID: 38375986 DOI: 10.1111/cen.15037] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Total thyroidectomy (TT) carries a risk of hypoparathyroidism (hypoPT). Recently, hypoPT has been associated with higher overall mortality rates. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of hypoPT and mortality in patients undergoing TT in Denmark covering 20 years. DESIGN Retrospective Cohort study. PATIENTS AND MEASUREMENTS Using population-based registries, we identified all Danish individuals who had undergone TT between January 1998 and December 2017. We included a comparison cohort by randomly selecting 10 citizens for each patient, matched on sex and birth year. HypoPT was defined as treatment with active vitamin D after 12 months postoperatively. We used cumulative incidence to calculate risks and Cox regression to compare the rate of mortality between patients and the comparison cohort. We evaluated patients in different comorbidity groups using the Charlson Comorbidity Index and by different indications for surgery. RESULTS 7912 patients underwent TT in the period. The prevalence of hypoPT in the study period was 16.6%, 12 months postoperatively. After adjusting for potential confounders the risk of death due to any causes (hazard ratio; 95% confidence intervals) following TT was significantly increased (1.34; 1.15-1.56) for patients who developed hypoPT. However, subgroup analysis revealed mortality was only increased in malignancy cases (2.48; 1.99-3.10) whereas mortality was not increased when surgery was due to benign indications such as goitre (0.88; 0.68-1.15) or thyrotoxicosis (0.86; 0.57-1.28). CONCLUSIONS The use of active vitamin D for hypoPT was prevalent one year after TT. Patients with hypoPT did not have an increased risk of mortality following TT unless the indication was due to malignancy.
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- Rasmus Reinke
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Lund University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Fernández Velasco P, Pérez López P, Torres Torres B, Delgado E, de Luis D, Díaz Soto G. Clinical Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support System for the Diagnosis and American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System Classification of Thyroid Nodules. Thyroid 2024; 34:510-518. [PMID: 38368560 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0603] [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] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision support system (DSS), Koios DS, on the analysis of ultrasound imaging and suspicious characteristics for thyroid nodule risk stratification. Methods: A retrospective ultrasound study was conducted on all thyroid nodules with histological findings from June 2021 to December 2022 in a thyroid nodule clinic. The diagnostic performance of ultrasound imaging was evaluated by six readers on the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TI-RADS) before and after the use of the AI-based DSS and by AI itself. Results: A total of 172 patients (83.1% women) with a mean age of 52.3 ± 15.3 years were evaluated. The mean maximum nodular diameter was 2.9 ± 1.2 cm, with 11.0% being differentiated thyroid carcinomas. Among the nodules initially classified as ACR TI-RADS 3 and 4, AI reclassified 81.4% and 24.5% into lower risk categories, respectively. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the readers and the AI-based DSS versus histological diagnosis. There was an increase in the area under the ROC curve (AUROC) after the use of AI (0.776 vs. 0.817, p < 0.001). The AI-based DSS improved the mean sensitivity (Sens) (82.3% vs. 86.5%) and specificity (Spe) (38.3% vs. 54.8%), produced a high negative predictive value (94.5% vs. 96.4%), and increased the positive predictive value (PPV) (14.0% vs. 16.1%) and diagnostic precision (43.0% vs. 49.3%). Based on the ACR TI-RADS score, there was significant improvement in interobserver agreement after the use of AI (r = 0.741 for ultrasound imaging alone vs. 0.981 for ultrasound imaging and the AI-based DSS, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The use of an AI-based DSS was associated with overall improvement in the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound imaging, based on the AUROC, as well as an increase in Sens, Spe, negative and PPVs, and diagnostic accuracy. There was also a reduction in interobserver variability and an increase in the degree of concordance with the use of AI. AI reclassified more than half of the nodules with intermediate ACR TI-RADS scores into lower risk categories.
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- Pablo Fernández Velasco
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación de Endocrinología y Nutrición Clínica (CIENC), Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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Li S, Hong R, Yang J. Malignant struma ovarii with synchronous primary papillary thyroid cancer in the neck: A case report and literature review. Oncol Lett 2024; 27:174. [PMID: 38455660 PMCID: PMC10918513 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14307] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Malignant struma ovarii (MSO) with synchronous primary thyroid cancer in the neck is extremely rare and lacks a treatment consensus. A 44-year-old woman presenting with a left ovarian cyst was admitted to Peking Union Medical College Hospital (Beijing, China) Ultrasonography showed a 6 cm solid-cystic left ovarian mass with plentiful blood signals. Other notable findings were an elevated CA125 level and a suspected malignant thyroid nodule. A unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (USO) was conducted, and the surgical pathology was papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) arising in a struma ovarii. The patient underwent a total thyroidectomy and cervical lymph node dissection, and the pathology of the right lobe nodule was follicular-variant PTC without capsule invasion or lymph node metastasis (5 mm; pT1aN0M0). No further adjuvant therapy was administered. The serum thyroglobulin value was normal before surgery and was undetectable after thyroidectomy. During regular follow-up examinations over 4 years, the patient remained well with no evidence of disease (NED). In a literature review, another 13 cases of MSO coexisting with cervical thyroid cancer that had reported outcomes were found. The MSO was confined to the ovary in all cases. A total of nine patients received radioiodine therapy (RAI) treatment after total thyroidectomy. Two patients relapsed and were successfully cured with RAI after the initial surgery Only one patient died due to another disease, while 11 patients showed NED and the remaining patient was alive with the disease after a median follow-up time of 2 years. This data suggests that USO with personalized RAI may be a preferred option for MSO confined to the ovary plus synchronous primary thyroid cancer due to the conferred satisfactory prognosis.
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- Sijian Li
- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric and Gynecological Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric and Gynecological Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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Shen C, Zhang K, Shi J, Yang J, Wang Y, Li Z, Dai H, Yang W. Association between brominated flame retardants and risk of endocrine-related cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Toxicol Lett 2024; 394:11-22. [PMID: 38387762 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2024.02.002] [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: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of endocrine-related cancer, which includes tumors in major endocrine glands such as the breast, thyroid, pituitary, and prostate, has been increasing year by year. Various studies have indicated that brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are neurotoxic, endocrine-toxic, reproductive-toxic, and even carcinogenic. However, the epidemiological relationship between BFR exposure and endocrine-related cancer risk remains unclear. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases for articles evaluating the association between BFR exposure and endocrine-related cancer risk. The odds ratio (OR) and its corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were used to assess the association. Statistical heterogeneity among studies was assessed with the Q-test and I2 statistics. Begg's test was performed to evaluate the publication bias. RESULTS We collected 15 studies, including 6 nested case-control and 9 case-control studies, with 3468 cases and 4187 controls. These studies assessed the risk of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and endocrine-related cancers in relation to BFR levels. Our findings indicate a significant association between BFR exposure in adipose tissue and an increased risk of breast cancer. However, this association was not observed for thyroid cancer. Generally, BFR exposure appears to elevate the risk of endocrine-related cancers, with a notable increase in risk linked to higher levels of BDE-28, a specific polybrominated diphenyl ether congener. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, although this meta-analysis has several limitations, our results suggest that BFR exposure is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, and low-brominated BDE-28 exposure could significantly increase the risk of endocrine-related cancers. Further research is essential to clarify the potential causal relationships between BFRs and endocrine-related cancers, and their carcinogenic mechanisms.
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- Chengchen Shen
- Department of Physiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physiology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Gong Z, Wei M, Vlantis AC, Chan JYK, Van Hasselt CA, Li D, Zeng X, Xue L, Tong MCF, Chen GG. Sodium-iodide symporter and its related solute carriers in thyroid cancer. J Endocrinol 2024; 261:e230373. [PMID: 38329368 DOI: 10.1530/joe-23-0373] [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: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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The solute carrier (SLC) family is a large group of membrane transport proteins. Their dysfunction plays an important role in the pathogenesis of thyroid cancer. The most well-known SLC is the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS), also known as sodium/iodide co-transporter or solute carrier family 5 member 5 (SLC5A5) in thyroid cancer. The dysregulation of NIS in thyroid cancer is well documented. The role of NIS in the uptake of iodide is critical in the treatment of thyroid cancer, radioactive iodide (RAI) therapy in particular. In addition to NIS, other SLC members may affect the autophagy, proliferation, and apoptosis of thyroid cancer cells, indicating that an alteration in SLC members may affect different cellular events in the evolution of thyroid cancer. The expression of the SLC members may impact the uptake of chemicals by the thyroid, suggesting that targeting SLC members may be a promising therapeutic strategy in thyroid cancer.
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- Zhongqin Gong
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of ENT, Institute of ENT & Longgang ENT Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of ENT, Institute of ENT & Longgang ENT Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Greenspan BS, Hofman MS, Buscombe J. The Accomplishments and Legacy of Saul Hertz, MD. J Nucl Med 2024; 65:659-663. [PMID: 38453358 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.124.267524] [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: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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The early history of the use of radioactive iodine (RAI) is complicated and interesting, and also difficult to discover, especially since several histories have presented inaccurate content. This article is a comprehensive review of the accomplishments of Saul Hertz. Extensive use of primary-source verification has clarified several issues, including the question of whether Hertz alone conceived and asked the pivotal question: "Could iodine be made radioactive artificially?"; on what date RAI was first used to treat hyperthyroidism; and why 2 articles on the first use of RAI for treatment of hyperthyroidism, from 2 different sets of authors from the same department of the same institution, appeared adjacent to each other in the same issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1946. Our review also chronicles several major challenges that Hertz overcame to produce his pivotal work. Hertz was clearly the originator and a visionary of RAI therapy in benign and malignant thyroid disease. We believe he can be considered one of the fathers of nuclear medicine. Hertz's paradigm-changing work was a pivotal medical discovery of the 20th century. The legacy of Hertz continues while the application of RAI therapy continues to evolve. RAI therapy remains the preferred treatment in most situations for autonomous nodules and toxic multinodular goiter and remains a safe and effective treatment for Graves disease after more than 80 y of global clinical use. RAI treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer remains a first-line treatment for most patients after surgery, especially for those with intermediate- or high-risk disease.
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- Prostate Cancer Theranostics and Imaging Centre of Excellence, Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine Cancer Imaging, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; and
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Alexis M, Ginzberg SP, Soegaard Ballester JM, Mandel SJ, Langer JE, Kelz RR, Wachtel H. Assessing the Frequency of Deferrable Thyroid Nodule Biopsies to De-escalate Low-Value Care. Endocr Pract 2024; 30:305-310. [PMID: 38160939 PMCID: PMC10990838 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2023.12.015] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Thyroid nodules are common, yet fewer than 1 in 10 harbors malignancy. When present, thyroid cancer is typically indolent with excellent survival. Therefore, patients who are not candidates for thyroid cancer treatment due to comorbid disease may not require further thyroid nodule evaluation. The goal of this study was to determine the rate of deferrable thyroid nodule biopsies in patients with limited life expectancy. METHODS We identified patients who underwent thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) between 2015 and 2018 at our institution. The primary outcome was the number of deferrable FNAs, defined as FNAs performed in patients who died within 2 years after biopsy. Secondary outcomes included cytologic Bethesda score, procedure costs, and final diagnosis on surgical pathology. Multivariable logistic and Cox proportional hazards regressions were used to evaluate factors associated with FNA in patients with limited life expectancy. RESULTS A total of 2565 FNAs were performed. Most patients were female (79%), and 37 (1.5%) patients died within 2 years. Nonthyroid specialists were significantly more likely to order deferrable FNAs (odds ratio 4.13, P < .001). Of the patients who died within 2 years, most (78%) had a concomitant diagnosis of nonthyroid cancer, and 4 went on to have thyroid surgery (Bethesda scores: 3, 4, 4, and 6). Spending associated with deferrable FNAs and subsequent surgery totaled over $98 000. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the rate of deferrable thyroid nodule biopsies was low. However, there is an opportunity to reduce low-value biopsies in patients with a concurrent nonthyroid cancer by partnering with oncology providers.
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- Maya Alexis
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Zhou T, Li Z, Jiang Y, Su K, Xu C, Yi H. Emerging roles of circular RNAs in regulating the hallmarks of thyroid cancer. Cancer Gene Ther 2024; 31:507-516. [PMID: 38316961 PMCID: PMC11016468 DOI: 10.1038/s41417-024-00736-0] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Thyroid cancer is a prevalent endocrine malignancy with increasing incidence in recent years. Although most thyroid cancers grow slowly, they can become refractory, leading to a high mortality rate once they exhibit recurrence, metastasis, resistance to radioiodine therapy, or a lack of differentiation. However, the mechanisms underlying these malignant characteristics remain unclear. Circular RNAs, a type of closed-loop non-coding RNAs, play multiple roles in cancer. Several studies have demonstrated that circular RNAs significantly influence the development of thyroid cancers. In this review, we summarize the circular RNAs identified in thyroid cancers over the past decade according to the hallmarks of cancer. We found that eight of the 14 hallmarks of thyroid cancers are regulated by circular RNAs, whereas the other six have not been reported to be correlated with circular RNAs. This review is expected to help us better understand the roles of circular RNAs in thyroid cancers and accelerate research on the mechanisms and cure strategies for thyroid cancers.
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- Tianjiao Zhou
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Otolaryngology Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Bio-X Institutes, Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Otolaryngology Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai, 200233, China
- Otolaryngology Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Bio-X Institutes, Key Laboratory for the Genetics of Developmental and Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China.
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Shanghai, 200233, China.
- Otolaryngology Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233, China.
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Shirai YT, Hoshi N, Ward JM, Liu H, Cachau RE, Lee MP, Kimura S. Establishment and Characterization of Amitrole-Induced Mouse Thyroid Adenomatous Nodule-Derived Cell Lines. Thyroid 2024; 34:496-509. [PMID: 38149583 PMCID: PMC10998706 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0341] [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] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Background: Thyroid cancer cell lines have been of great value for the study of thyroid cancer. However, the availability of benign thyroid adenoma cell lines is limited. Methods: Cell lines were established from thyroid adenomatous nodules that developed in mice treated with the goitrogen amitrole. Expression of epithelial, mesenchymal, and thyroid markers of these established cell lines was determined, and the effect of lentivirus-transduced overexpression of NKX2-1, a master regulator of thyroid development, on the thyroid marker expression was examined. Signal transduction and cell proliferation were evaluated after treatment with insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and the selective IGF-I receptor (IGF-IR) inhibitor NVP-ADW742. Xenograft studies were performed to examine tumorigenicity of the cells in mice. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) was used to comprehensively determine the genetic mutations in the established two cell lines. Results: Five mouse thyroid adenomatous nodules-derived cell lines named CAT (cells from amitrole-treated thyroids) were established. Among these, two cell lines, CAT458/458s (CAT458s: a subline of CAT458) and CAT459, were found to be positive for epithelial markers and negative for a mesenchymal marker. NKX2-1-positive CAT459 cells showed higher messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of some thyroid differentiation markers than NKX2-1-negative CAT458s cells, and NKX2-1 overexpression increased and/or induced their expression. IGF-I signaling was transduced in thyrotropin receptor (Tshr)-negative CAT458s and 459 cells, and NVP-ADW742 suppressed their proliferation. No tumors developed in mice after subcutaneous injection of CAT458s or 459 cells. The WGS analysis revealed the presence of missense mutations in the tumor suppressor genes such as Polk (encoding DNA polymerase kappa) and Tgfb1 (encoding transforming growth factor beta 1), while no mutations were found in the prominent thyroid cancer-related genes Braf, Trp53 (encoding p53), and Tert (encoding telomerase reverse transcriptase). Conclusions: Two mouse thyroid adenomatous nodule-derived cell lines with different thyroid differentiation marker expression were established. NKX2-1 induced partial differentiation of these cell lines. They lacked tumorigenicity and prominent gene mutations involved in thyroid cancer development, while missense mutations were found in some tumor suppressors as revealed by WGS. The CAT458s and 459 provide a new tool to further clarify the process of thyroid multistep carcinogenesis and differentiation.
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- Yo-Taro Shirai
- Cancer Innovation Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Cancer Innovation Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Cancer Innovation Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Laboratory of Human Carcinogenesis, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Integrated Data Sciences Section, Research Technologies Branch, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Cancer Innovation Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Yang Y, Wu J, Zhu H, Shi X, Liu J, Li Y, Wang M. Effect of hypoxia‑HIF‑1α‑periostin axis in thyroid cancer. Oncol Rep 2024; 51:57. [PMID: 38391012 PMCID: PMC10915707 DOI: 10.3892/or.2024.8716] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The incidence of thyroid carcinoma (TC) has exhibited a rapid increase in recent years. A proportion of TCs exhibit aggressive behavior. The present study aimed to investigate the potential role of hypoxia‑hypoxia inducible factor 1 subunit α (HIF‑1α)‑periostin axis in the progression of TC. The upregulation of periostin and HIF‑1α expression levels was detected in 95 clinical TC tissues as compared with normal thyroid tissues. Hypoxia promoted the viability and invasion of TC cells and this effect was inhibited by the downregulation of periostin. Hypoxia also induced the Warburg effect in TC and this effect was inhibited by the silencing of periostin. Further investigations revealed that hypoxia activated HIF‑1α, which in turn regulated the expression of periostin. Immunoprecipitation and dual luciferase reporter assays demonstrated that HIF‑1α upregulated the expression of periostin by binding to the promoter of periostin. On the whole, these findings suggest the existence of a hypoxia‑HIF‑1α‑periostin axis in TC and indicate the role of this axis in the progression of TC.
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- Ye Yang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, Jiangsu 224200, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Hongkou, Shanghai 200080, P.R. China
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Aydemirli MD, Morreau H. Multi-UniFocality (MUF), in contrast to multifocality, in thyroid lesions: Relation to lymphocytic thyroiditis. Pathol Int 2024. [PMID: 38558427 DOI: 10.1111/pin.13421] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Whereas multifocality typically concerns papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) without specification of intrathyroidal metastatic or independent nature of tumor foci, the designation of the latter as Multi-UniFocal (MUF) may be relevant for select cases. A case series involving multifocal thyroid lesions with divergent histopathological morphology and/or molecular profile, with molecular evaluation of multiple individual tumor foci per patient based on a next-generation sequencing approach, was retrospectively reviewed. Twenty-five patient cases with multifocal thyroid lesions suggestive of MUF, with 2-6 (median 3) tumor foci per patient, were described. Tumor lesions comprised diverse histopathology, including PTC, (E)FVPTC, NIFTP, FA, FTC, and oncocytic. Morphologically similar and/or diverse tumor foci harbored different molecular alterations (suggestive of non-shared clonality); with(out) coexistent similar foci harboring identical molecular alterations; or (partly) shared molecular alterations. MUF was associated with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis in almost half of the cases. The recognition of MUF may justify the independent clinical consideration per individual tumor focus; as separate lesions albeit within a multifocal context. The potential clinical relevance and prognostic value of MUF remain to be further established.
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- Department of Pathology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Mardani P, Koulaian S, Fouladi D, Rajaie Ramsheh FS, Amirian A, Shahriarirad S, Malekhosseini SA, Shahriarirad R. Demographic, clinical, and surgical features of patients undergoing thyroidectomy due to thyroid lesions in Southern Iran: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2012. [PMID: 38567186 PMCID: PMC10985224 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2012] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Background and Aims The incidence of thyroid cancer has witnessed a significant global increase and stands as one of the most prevalent cancers in Iran. This surge is primarily attributed to the escalating incidence of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), with overdiagnosis emerging as an equally noteworthy factor. Consequently, this study aims to ascertain the incidence of thyroid cancer, along with its clinical presentation, demographic characteristics, and surgical features in patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Methods This cross-sectional study involved the evaluation of patient files from referral centers in Shiraz spanning the years 2015-2020. Demographic and clinical information pertaining to thyroid cancer was extracted and subsequently analyzed using SPSS software. Results A total of 533 documented cases of thyroid cancer undergoing surgery revealed an annual rate of 89 cases in our location. The average age of the patients was 43.9 ± 13.4 years (ranging from 13 to 92), with females constituting 429 (83.5%) of the cases, and 278 (54.1%) being malignant. Conventional PTC emerged as the most prevalent pathology, accounting for 239 (45.0%) of the cases. Patients with thyromegaly exhibited significantly higher incidences of nonmalignant tumors (p = 0.01), while those with malignant tumors were notably younger than those with nonmalignant tumors (p = 0.001). Conclusion Our study revealed a progressive rise in the number of patients undergoing thyroidectomy over the years, with PTC constituting the majority of cases. Malignant cases were more frequently observed in younger patients, and in smaller lesion sizes, highlighting the importance of early screening and optimizing detection methods, especially in high-risk populations.
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- Parviz Mardani
- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research CenterShiraz University of Medical ScienceShirazIran
- Shiraz Transplant Research CenterShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research CenterShiraz University of Medical ScienceShirazIran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research CenterShiraz University of Medical ScienceShirazIran
- Student Research CommitteeShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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Hong SH, Myung SK. Association between seafood intake and the risk of thyroid cancer. INT J VITAM NUTR RES 2024; 94:95-107. [PMID: 36598418 DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000774] [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] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Background: Previous observational epidemiological studies such as case-control studies and cohort studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the associations between seafood intake and the risk of thyroid cancer. Materials and methods: We searched PubMed and EMBASE in August 2021 using keywords related to seafood intake and thyroid cancer. A pooled odds ratio (OR) or relative risk (RR) with its 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. Results: We included 17 observational studies with 13 case-control studies and 4 cohort studies, which included 4,309 thyroid cancer patients among 599,161 participants. In the random effects model meta-analysis of all 17 studies, we found that there was no significant association between seafood intake (highest vs. lowest intake) and the risk of thyroid cancer (OR or RR, 1.01; 95% CI: 0.86 to 1.19; I2=51.4%). Although the associations were not statistically significant, subgroup meta-analyses by study design showed opposite findings: seafood intake decreased the risk of thyroid cancer in case-control studies (OR or RR, 0.94; 95% CI: 0.74 to 1.19; I2=60.6%; n=13) but increased in cohort studies (OR or RR, 1.14; 95% CI: 0.97 to 1.35; I2=0.0%; n=4). Conclusion: The current meta-analysis of observational epidemiological studies found that that overall, there was no significant association between seafood intake and the risk of thyroid cancer. However, given that cohort studies give us a higher level of evidence than case-control studies, further prospective cohort studies are warranted to confirm the association between them.
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- Seung-Hee Hong
- Food and Nutrition Major, Division of Food Science and Culinary Arts, Shinhan University, Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Cancer AI & Digital Health, National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Cancer Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Data Science, National Cancer Center Research Institute, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Hao Q, Li R, Li H, Rui S, You L, Zhang L, Zhao Y, Li P, Li Y, Kong X, Chen H, Zou X, Liu F, Wang X, Zhou J, Zhang W, Huang L, Shu Y, Liu J, Sun R, Li C, Zhu J, Jiang Y, Wei T, Qian K, Bai B, Hu Y, Peng Y, Dai L, Caulin C, Xu H, Li Z, Park J, Luo H, Ying B. Dynamics of The Γδtcr Repertoires During The Dedifferentiation Process and Pilot Implications for Immunotherapy of Thyroid Cancer. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2306364. [PMID: 38286670 PMCID: PMC10987121 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306364] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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γδ T cells are evolutionarily conserved T lymphocytes that manifest unique antitumor efficacy independent of tumor mutation burden (TMB) and conventional human leukocyte antigen (HLA) recognition. However, the dynamic changes in their T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire during cancer progression and treatment courses remain unclear. Here, a comprehensive characterization of γδTCR repertoires are performed in thyroid cancers with divergent differentiation states through cross-sectional studies. The findings revealed a significant correlation between the differentiation states and TCR repertoire diversity. Notably, highly expanded clones are prominently enriched in γδ T cell compartment of dedifferentiated patients. Moreover, by longitudinal investigations of the γδ T cell response to various antitumor therapies, it is found that the emergence and expansion of the Vδ2neg subset may be potentially associated with favorable clinical outcomes after post-radiotherapeutic immunotherapy. These findings are further validated at single-cell resolution in both advanced thyroid cancer patients and a murine model, underlining the importance of further investigations into the role of γδTCR in cancer immunity and therapeutic strategies.
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- Qing Hao
- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan University and Collaborative Innovation CenterChengduSichuan610041China
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- Health Promotion CenterWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- School of Biomedical SciencesThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong SAR999077China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease Related Molecular Network, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengdu610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Colorectal Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Sichuan Cancer Institute, Sichuan Cancer Prevention and Treatment CenterCancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology School of MedicineChengdu610041China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, Sichuan Cancer Institute, Sichuan Cancer Prevention and Treatment CenterCancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology School of MedicineChengdu610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Pathology, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, School of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Medical Robotics and Med‐X Research InstituteShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghai200230China
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- State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research, Institute of Primate Translational Medicine, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyYunnan Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical ResearchKunmingYunnan650500China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan University and Collaborative Innovation CenterChengduSichuan610041China
- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan University and Collaborative Innovation CenterChengduSichuan610041China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan University and Collaborative Innovation CenterChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and University of Arizona Cancer CenterUniversity of ArizonaTucsonAZ85721USA
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China HospitalSichuan University and Collaborative Innovation CenterChengduSichuan610041China
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- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- School of Life SciencesGwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)Gwangju61005Republic of Korea
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Division of Thyroid Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Laboratory of Thyroid and Parathyroid DiseaseFrontiers Science Center for Disease‐Related Molecular NetworkChengdu610041China
- Department of General Surgery, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for laboratory medicineChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Laboratory MedicineWest China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
- Sichuan Clinical Research Center for laboratory medicineChengduSichuan610041China
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Espinosa De Ycaza AE, Brito JP, McCoy RG, Shao H, Singh Ospina N. Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Thyroid Cancer: A Narrative Review. Thyroid 2024; 34:403-418. [PMID: 38343381 PMCID: PMC10998705 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0530] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are highly effective medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Pharmacological studies in rodents support an association between the use of GLP-1 RAs and the development of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) resulting in a black box warning for these agents in patients at risk for this condition. Yet, the association between GLP-1 RAs and non-MTC remains controversial. Excessive worry about unproven thyroid cancer risk might lead to underutilizing GLP-1 RAs in patients who could otherwise experience substantial benefits. Unwarranted concerns about thyroid cancer could lead to unnecessary thyroid cancer screening and harms from overdiagnosis. Summary: The body of evidence assessing the association between GLP-1 RA use and thyroid cancer spans a wide range of methodologies, including basic and translational research investigating biological plausibility; randomized trials assessing clinical efficacy and providing the strongest evidence for causality; observational studies providing real-life outcome evaluation in larger populations but with limited evaluation of covariates or dependable outcome definitions; and pharmacovigilance studies that provide postmarketing assessments of a safety signal but do not address causality. There is biological plausibility supporting an association between GLP-1 RA and MTC in rodents, which is less clear for non-MTC in humans. Clinical evidence from randomized trials and associated meta-analysis suggest thyroid cancer as a rare event making effect estimates imprecise but without conclusive and consistent evidence of increase risk in those receiving GLP-1 RA. Observational studies at higher risk of bias also show low event rates for thyroid cancer, with effect estimates that are inconsistent among different studies. Pharmacovigilance studies consistently show a signal of increased reporting of thyroid cancer in patients treated with GLP-1 RA. Conclusions: Evidence from randomized controlled trials indicates occurrence of thyroid cancer is infrequent in individuals exposed to GLP-1 RA. Observational studies at higher risk of bias yield inconsistent results. Overall there is no conclusive evidence of elevated thyroid cancer risk. These findings can help clinicians when addressing patient's concerns about a potential yet unproven link between GLP-1 RA therapy and thyroid cancer.
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Emory Global Diabetes Research Center of Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollin School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Agcaoglu O, Sucu S, Toprak S, Tezelman S. Techniques for Thyroidectomy and Functional Neck Dissection. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1914. [PMID: 38610679 PMCID: PMC11012902 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071914] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgery for thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, and thyroid nodules. With the increasing incidence of thyroid cancer, understanding the anatomy and surgical techniques is crucial to ensure successful outcomes and minimize complications. This review discusses the anatomical considerations of the thyroid and neck, including lymphatic drainage and the structures at risk during thyroidectomy. Emphasis is placed on the significance of cautious dissection to preserve critical structures, such as the parathyroid glands and recurrent laryngeal nerve. Neck dissection is also explored, particularly in cases of lymph node metastasis, in which its proper execution is essential for better survival rates. Additionally, this review evaluates various thyroidectomy techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, highlighting their potential benefits and limitations. Continuous surgical knowledge and expertise updates are necessary to ensure the best results for patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Turkey; (O.A.); (S.S.); (S.T.)
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Huo M, Zhang J, Hou M, Li J, Bai N, Xu R, Guo J. Development and Validation of a Nomogram for Prognosis Prediction in Patients with Synchronous Primary Thyroid and Breast Cancer Based on SEER Database. Cancer Invest 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38527848 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2024.2329963] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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This study aimed to develop prognostic prediction models for patients diagnosed with synchronous thyroid and breast cancer (TBC). Utilizing the SEER database, key predictive factors were identified, including T stage of thyroid cancer, T stage of breast cancer, M stage of breast cancer, patient age, thyroid cancer surgery type, and isotope therapy. A nomogram predicting 5-year and 10-year survival rates was constructed and validated, exhibiting strong performance (C-statistic: 0.79 in the development cohort (95% CI: 0.74-0.84), and 0.82 in the validation cohort (95% CI: 0.77-0.89)). The area under the Receiver Operator Characteristic (ROC) curve ranged from 0.798 to 0.883 for both cohorts. Calibration and decision curve analyses further affirmed the model's clinical utility. Stratifying patients into high-risk and low-risk groups using the nomogram revealed significant differences in survival rates (P < 0.0001). The successful development and validation of this nomogram for predicting 5-year and 10-year survival rates in patients with synchronous TBC hold promise for similar patient populations, contributing significantly to cancer research.
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- Miao Huo
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China
- Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, China
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Rizzo A, Albano D, Dondi F, Cioffi M, Muoio B, Annunziata S, Racca M, Bertagna F, Piccardo A, Treglia G. Diagnostic yield of FAP-guided positron emission tomography in thyroid cancer: a systematic review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1381863. [PMID: 38590320 PMCID: PMC10999586 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1381863] [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: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background Several recent studies have proposed the possible application of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) administering radiolabelled fibroblast-activation protein (FAP) inhibitors for various forms of thyroid cancer (TC), including differentiated TC (DTC), and medullary TC (MTC). Methods The authors conducted an extensive literature search of original studies examining the effectiveness of FAP-guided PET/CT in patients with TC. The papers included were original publications exploring the use of FAP-targeted molecular imaging in restaging metastatic DTC and MTC patients. Results A total of 6 studies concerning the diagnostic yield of FAP-targeted PET/CT in TC (274 patients, of which 247 DTC and 27 MTC) were included in this systematic review. The included articles reported high values of FAP-targeted PET/CT detection rates in TC, ranging from 81 to 100% in different anatomical sites and overall superior to the comparative imaging method. Conclusion Although there are promising results, the existing literature on the diagnostic accuracy of FAP-guided PET in this context is still quite limited. To thoroughly evaluate its potential significance in TC patients, it is needed to conduct prospective randomized multicentric trials.
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- Alessio Rizzo
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO – IRCCS, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Università degli Studi di Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Università degli Studi di Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Clinic of Medical Oncology, Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Unità di Medicina Nucleare, GSTeP Radiopharmacy - TracerGLab, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO – IRCCS, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Nuclear Medicine, Università degli Studi di Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, E.O. “Ospedali Galliera,” Genoa, Italy
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- Clinic of Nuclear Medicine, Imaging Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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Kuang HF, Lu WL. Predictive factors for lung metastasis in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer: a clinical prediction study. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2024; 37:250-259. [PMID: 38332686 DOI: 10.1515/jpem-2023-0425] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the efficacy of a nomogram for predicting lung metastasis in pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer. METHODS The SEER database was utilized to collect a dataset consisting of 1,590 patients who were diagnosed between January 2000 and December 2019. This dataset was subsequently utilized for the purpose of constructing a predictive model. The model was constructed utilizing a multivariate logistic regression analysis, incorporating a combination of least absolute shrinkage feature selection and selection operator regression models. The differentiation and calibration of the model were assessed using the C-index, calibration plot, and ROC curve analysis, respectively. Internal validation was performed using a bootstrap validation technique. RESULTS The results of the study revealed that the nomogram incorporated several predictive variables, namely age, T staging, and positive nodes. The C-index had an excellent calibration value of 0.911 (95 % confidence interval: 0.876-0.946), and a notable C-index value of 0.884 was achieved during interval validation. The area under the ROC curve was determined to be 0.890, indicating its practicality and usefulness in this context. CONCLUSIONS This study has successfully developed a novel nomogram for predicting lung metastasis in children and adolescent patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Clinical decision-making can be enhanced by assessing clinicopathological variables that have a significant predictive value for the probability of lung metastasis in this particular population.
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- Hou-Fang Kuang
- Department of General Surgery, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Wuhan, P.R. China
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Shobab L, Zheng H, Jensen K, Mendonca-Torres MC, McCoy M, Hoperia V, Rosen J, Wartofsky L, Burman K, Vasko V. Sex-Specific Expression of Histone Lysine Demethylases (KDMs) in Thyroid Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1260. [PMID: 38610938 PMCID: PMC11010840 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16071260] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of thyroid cancer in women is 3-4-fold higher than in men. To characterize sex-specific molecular alterations in thyroid cancer, we examined the expression of sex-biased genes in normal thyroids and thyroid tumors. METHODS Ingenuity pathways analysis was used to define sex-biased gene networks using data from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). Confirmatory studies were performed through the analysis of histone lysine demethylases (KDMs) expression by real-time PCR and immunostaining. RESULTS In normal thyroids, 44 sex-biased genes were comparatively upregulated in male and 28 in female patients. The expressions of 37/72 (51%) sex-biased genes were affected in cancer tissues compared with normal thyroids. Gene network analyses revealed sex-specific patterns in the expressions of KDM5C, KDM5D, and KDM6A. In confirmatory studies, KDM5D mRNA and protein were detected only in males, whereas KDM5C and KDM6A were detected in samples from male and female patients. Nuclear staining with anti-KDMs was found in normal thyroids, but a loss of nuclear expression with a concomitant gain of cytoplasmic staining was observed in cancer tissues. CONCLUSIONS Normal thyroids have a sex-specific molecular signature, and the development of thyroid cancer is associated with a differential expression of sex-biased genes. The sex-specific expression of KDMs, coupled with cancer-related alterations in their intracellular localization, may contribute to mechanisms underlying sex differences in thyroid tumorigenesis.
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- Leila Shobab
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA
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- Department of Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA; (H.Z.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; (K.J.); (V.V.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; (K.J.); (V.V.)
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- Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Institute of Biology and Medicine, Kyiv National University, 02000 Kyiv, Ukraine;
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- Department of Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA; (H.Z.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA; (K.J.); (V.V.)
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Rodrigues L, Da Cruz Paula A, Soares P, Vinagre J. Unraveling the Significance of DGCR8 and miRNAs in Thyroid Carcinoma. Cells 2024; 13:561. [PMID: 38607000 PMCID: PMC11011343 DOI: 10.3390/cells13070561] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) act as negative regulators for protein-coding gene expression impacting cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. These miRNAs are frequently dysregulated in cancer and constitute classes of blood-based biomarkers useful for cancer detection and prognosis definition. In thyroid cancer (TC), the miRNA biogenesis pathway plays a pivotal role in thyroid gland formation, ensuring proper follicle development and hormone production. Several alterations in the miRNA biogenesis genes are reported as a causality for miRNA dysregulation. Mutations in microprocessor component genes are linked to an increased risk of developing TC; in particular, a recurrent mutation affecting DGCR8, the E518K. In this review, we explore these novel findings and resume the current state-of-the-art in miRNAs in thyroid carcinomas.
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- Lia Rodrigues
- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Rua Alfredo Allen, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (L.R.); (A.D.C.P.); (P.S.)
- Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto (Ipatimup), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Rua Alfredo Allen, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (L.R.); (A.D.C.P.); (P.S.)
- Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto (Ipatimup), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Rua Alfredo Allen, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (L.R.); (A.D.C.P.); (P.S.)
- Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto (Ipatimup), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde da Universidade do Porto (i3S), Rua Alfredo Allen, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (L.R.); (A.D.C.P.); (P.S.)
- Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia Molecular da Universidade do Porto (Ipatimup), Rua Júlio Amaral de Carvalho, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Departamento de Patologia, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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Hood C, Zmijewski PV, McLeod MC, Herring B, Bahl D, Fazendin J, Lindeman B, Chen H, Gillis A. Young and resilient: Unraveling papillary thyroid cancer outcomes in males under 40. World J Surg 2024. [PMID: 38517350 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12151] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND While males present with more adverse clinicopathologic features in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), younger age has previously been shown to be a favorable prognostic factor. We examined the combined effect of male sex and young age on PTC outcomes. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of thyroid cancer surgery patients (2000-2020) at a single quaternary care institution. We included papillary thyroid carcinoma cases and excluded those with prior cancer-related thyroid surgery. We examined demographics, cancer stage, surgical outcomes, and complications by age and sex, analyzing groups below and above the age of 40 years. RESULTS A total of 680 patients with PTC were included. Females constituted 68% (age ≥40 years: 44% and <40 years: 24%) and males 32% (≥40 years: 24% and <40 years: 8%). A significant difference (p < 0.001) of N1 disease distribution was found between the groups. N1a metastasis was greater in patients younger than 40 regardless of sex ((M < 40 (15%), F < 40 (15%), M ≥ 40 (12%), and F ≥ 40 (9%)). While, M < 40 had greater N1b metastasis (36%) than all other groups (M ≥ 40 (28%), F < 40 (22%), and F ≥ 40 (10%)). There was no significant difference in the distribution of T stages between groups. Groups showed no differences in 30-day outcomes, recurrence at 1 year, reoperation, mortality, nerve injury, or hypocalcemia. CONCLUSIONS Young males with PTC face increased occurrence of nodal metastasis yet experience similar recurrence rates as their female and older counterparts. Subgroup analysis underscores the predictive role of sex and age in advanced PTC cases.
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- Caleb Hood
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Marotta V, Rocco D, Crocco A, Deiana MG, Martinelli R, Di Gennaro F, Valeriani M, Valvano L, Caleo A, Pezzullo L, Faggiano A, Vitale M, Monti S. Survival predictors of radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer treated with lenvatinib in the real-life. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024:dgae181. [PMID: 38501238 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae181] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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CONTEXT Lenvatinib is approved for the treatment of radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RR-DTC). The definition of predictive factors of survival is incomplete. OBJECTIVE To identify pre- and post- treatment survival predictors in a real-life cohort of RR-DTC treated with lenvatinib. DESIGN Multicenter, retrospective, cohort study. SETTING Three Italian thyroid cancer referral centers. PARTECIPANTS 55 RR-DTC treated with lenvatinib. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). RESULTS Lenvatinib was the first-line kinase-inhibitor in 96.4% of subjects. Median follow-up was 48 months. Median PFS and OS were 26 (95% CI 19.06-32.93) and 70 months (95% CI 36-111.99), respectively. Pre-treatment setting: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status was independently related to PFS (p < 0.001; HR 18.82; 95% CI 3.65-97.08: score 0-1 as reference) and OS (p = 0.001; HR 6.20; 95% CI 2.11-18.20; score 0-1 as reference); radioactive iodine (RAI)-avidity was independently related to PFS (p = 0.047; HR 3.74; 95% CI 1.01-13.76; avid disease as reference). Patients with good ECOG status (0-1) and RAI-avid disease obtained objective response in 100% of cases and achieved a median PFS of 45 months without any death upon a median follow-up of 81 months. Post-treatment setting: best radiological response independently predicted PFS (p = 0.001; HR 4.6; 95% CI 1.89-11.18; partial/complete response as reference) and OS (p = 0.013; HR 2.94; 95% CI 1.25-6.89; partial/complete response as reference). CONCLUSIONS RR-DTC with good performance status and RAI-avid disease obtain the highest clinical benefit from lenvatinib. After treatment initiation, objective response was the only independent survival predictor.
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- Vincenzo Marotta
- UOC Clinica Endocrinologica e Diabetologica, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria, Università di Salerno, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa Chirurgia Oncologica Della Tiroide, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - Irccs - Fondazione G.Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa Medicina Nucleare e Terapia Radiometabolica- UOS Terapia Metabolica Sperimentale, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - Irccs - Fondazione G.Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- UOC Chirurgia Generale, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- UOC Anatomia Patologica, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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- Struttura Complessa Chirurgia Oncologica Della Tiroide, Istituto Nazionale Tumori - Irccs - Fondazione G.Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina, Chirurgia e Odontoiatria, Università di Salerno, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, ENETS Center of excellence, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Banner L, Rohan TZ, Zachian R, Gross T, Yang HY, Joffe D, Porcu P, Nikbakht N. Increased incidence of thyroid, renal, lung, melanoma, bladder, and prostate cancers after diagnosis of primary cutaneous B-cell lymphoma: A SEER database analysis. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024:S0190-9622(24)00505-X. [PMID: 38513830 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.03.013] [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] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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- Lauren Banner
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Medicine, Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy, Department of Medical Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
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Shen Y, Wang X, Wang L, Xiong D, Wu C, Cen L, Xie L, Li X. Modifiable risk factors for thyroid cancer: lifestyle and residence environment. Endokrynol Pol 2024:VM/OJS/J/97258. [PMID: 38497372 DOI: 10.5603/ep.97258] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the prevalence of benign and malignant tumours of the thyroid gland worldwide, positioning it as one of the most prevalent neoplasms within the endocrine system. While the pathogenesis of thyroid tumours is still unclear, an increasing number of studies have found that certain lifestyle and residence environments are associated with their occurrence and development. This article endeavours to elucidate the correlation between lifestyle, residential environment, and the increased prevalence of thyroid cancer in recent years. It specifies the frequency of the lifestyle and outlines the scope of the residential environment. It also endeavours to summarise the main mechanistic pathways of various modifiable risk factors that cause thyroid cancer. Factors that prevent thyroid cancer include smoking and alcohol consumption, quality and regular sleep, consumption of cruciferous vegetables and dairy products, and consistent long-term exercise. Conversely, individuals with specific genetic mutations have an elevated risk of thyroid cancer from prolonged and frequent use of mobile phones. In addition, individuals who work in high-pressure jobs, work night shifts, and live near volcanoes or in environments associated with pesticides have an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer. The impact of living near a nuclear power plant on thyroid cancer remains inconclusive. Raising awareness of modifiable risk factors for thyroid cancer will help to accurately prevent and control thyroid cancer. It will provide a scientific basis for future research on lifestyles and living environments suitable for people at high risk of thyroid cancer.
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- Yi Shen
- Department of Public Health and Management, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
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- Department of Public Health and Management, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
- Department of Science, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
- Department of Science, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Public Health and Management, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory on Precise Prevention and Treatment for Thyroid Tumour, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University.
- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China.
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Hampton J, Alam A, Zdenkowski N, Rowe C, Fradgley E, O'Neill CJ. Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Thyroid 2024. [PMID: 38368547 DOI: 10.1089/thy.2023.0642] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Background: Despite excellent survival rates, health-related quality of life detriments are common in differentiated thyroid cancer survivors and can be driven by fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). This review aims to report the incidence of FCR in thyroid cancer survivors and synthesize evidence regarding contributing factors. An overview and appraisal of the range of tools used to measure FCR is presented. Methods: A systematic review of the English literature was performed. The search across six electronic databases generated 3414 studies. Two reviewers independently screened the citations and full-text articles, of which 31 were included. The data were extracted independently by two reviewers. Results: The incidence of FCR was reported in 27/31 studies and ranged from 15% to 91%. Direct comparisons regarding incidence and severity of FCR were not possible due to heterogeneity in cut-points used to define FCR. A total of eight validated tools were used to measure FCR across all studies, with five studies using self-developed nonvalidated items. There was minimal repetition of validated tools and no clear consensus as to a preferred survey tool. Factors influencing FCR were reported in 11 studies. There was minimal overlap of factors influencing FCR. Risk factors contributing to increased FCR reported in more than one study included young age and an upcoming clinical appointment. Male gender and higher education levels were reported in more than one article as protective. No literature evaluating interventions to address FCR in thyroid cancer survivors was found. Conclusion: FCR is common in thyroid cancer survivors, but significant heterogeneity in the current evidence base limits assessment of incidence, severity, or risk factors. There is a need to use validated tools to assess FCR in both research and clinical contexts. Reliable assessment of FCR may permit routine assessment of FCR in clinical practice and allow interventions to be prospectively evaluated to optimize the holistic well-being of thyroid cancer survivors.
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- Jacob Hampton
- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Surgical Services, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Madrigal JM, Troisi R, Surcel HM, Öhman H, Kivelä J, Kiviranta H, Rantakokko P, Koponen J, Medgyesi DN, Kitahara CM, McGlynn KA, Sampson J, Albert PS, Ward MH, Jones RR. Prediagnostic serum concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and risk of papillary thyroid cancer in the Finnish Maternity Cohort. Int J Cancer 2024; 154:979-991. [PMID: 37902275 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34776] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Human exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) occurs globally through contaminated food, dust, and drinking water. Studies of PFAS and thyroid cancer have been limited. We conducted a nested case-control study of prediagnostic serum levels of 19 PFAS and papillary thyroid cancer (400 cases, 400 controls) in the Finnish Maternity Cohort (pregnancies 1986-2010; follow-up through 2016), individually matched on sample year and age. We used conditional logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for log2 transformed and categorical exposures, overall and stratified by calendar period, birth cohort, and median age at diagnosis. We adjusted for other PFAS with Spearman correlation rho = 0.3-0.6. Seven PFAS, including perfluoroctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), N-ethyl-perfluorooctane sulfonamidoacetic acid (EtFOSAA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) were detected in >50% of women. These PFAS were not associated with risk of thyroid cancer, except for PFHxS, which was inversely associated (OR log2 = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.70-0.97). We observed suggestive but imprecise increased risks associated with PFOA, PFOS, and EtFOSAA for those diagnosed at ages <40 years, whereas associations were null or inverse among those diagnosed at 40+ years (P-interaction: .02, .08, .13, respectively). There was little evidence of other interactions. These results show no clear association between PFAS and papillary thyroid cancer risk. Future work would benefit from evaluation of these relationships among those with higher exposure levels and during periods of early development when the thyroid gland may be more susceptible to environmental harms.
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- Jessica M Madrigal
- Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Trans-Divisional Research Program, DCEG, NCI, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Biobank Borealis of Northern Finland, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Biobank Borealis of Northern Finland, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Biobank Borealis of Northern Finland, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare/Environmental Health Unit, Kuopio, Finland
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- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare/Environmental Health Unit, Kuopio, Finland
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- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare/Environmental Health Unit, Kuopio, Finland
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- Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Rockville, Maryland, USA
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Radiation Epidemiology Branch, DCEG, NCI, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Biostatistics Branch, DCEG, NCI, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Biostatistics Branch, DCEG, NCI, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology Branch, Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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Gillis A, Chen H, Wang TS, Dream S. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Disease. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 109:e1336-e1344. [PMID: 37647887 PMCID: PMC10940267 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad519] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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CONTEXT There are differences in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for thyroid between racial and ethnic groups that contribute to disparities. Identifying these differences and their causes are the key to understanding and reducing disparities in presentation and outcomes in endocrine disorders. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION The present study reviews original studies identifying and exploring differences between benign and malignant thyroid diseases. A PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus search was conducted for English-language studies using the terms "thyroid," "thyroid disease," "thyroid cancer," "race," "ethnicity," and "disparities" from inception to December 31, 2022. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Many racial and ethnic disparities in the diagnosis, presentation, treatment, and outcomes of thyroid disease were found. Non-White patients are more likely to have a later time to referral, to present with more advanced disease, to have more aggressive forms of thyroid cancer, and are less likely to receive the appropriate treatment than White patients. Overall and disease-specific survival rates are lower in Black and Hispanic populations when compared to White patients. CONCLUSIONS Extensive disparities exist in thyroid disease diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes that may have been overlooked. Further work is needed to identify the causes of these disparities to begin to work toward equity in the care of thyroid disease.
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- Andrea Gillis
- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53266, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53266, USA
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Mäkimattila S, Harjutsalo V, Feodoroff M, Groop PH. Risk of Thyroid Cancer in People With Type 1 Diabetes by Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Tumor Histology. J Endocr Soc 2024; 8:bvae054. [PMID: 38558856 PMCID: PMC10979775 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvae054] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Context Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine cancer, but little is known about it in type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its potential association with autoimmune diseases. Objective This study aims to assess the risk of thyroid cancer in adults with long-term T1D compared to individuals without diabetes and the proposed association of thyroid autoimmune diseases with thyroid cancer. Methods The study included 4758 individuals with T1D participating in the Finnish Diabetic Nephropathy Study and 12 710 controls. Thyroid cancers were obtained from the Finnish Care Registers for Health Care. Results 27 (0.57%) individuals with T1D had thyroid cancer compared to 27 (0.21%) in the controls (standardized incidence ratio 2.43; 95% confidence interval 1.59-3.56). The absolute increase in incidence was modest, with a 0.36%-unit rise. This translates to 17 additional cases among 4710 individuals with T1D. Cancer type was papillary in 81.5% of individuals with T1D and 88.9% of the controls; the rest were follicular. In T1D the distribution of hypothyreosis was similar between those with (n = 5, 18.5%) and without (18.1%) cancer, but hyperthyreosis was diagnosed more often with thyroid cancer (n = 3, 11.1%) than without (2.3%, P = .003). None of the thyroid cancers were invasive or had metastatic characteristics. Conclusion Although there is an excess risk of thyroid cancer, it is only marginally increased (0.36%-unit) in individuals with T1D compared to control individuals and was not associated with increased morbidity or mortality. An overdiagnosis effect due to regular health care contacts is the most likely explanation for the higher risk.
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- Sari Mäkimattila
- Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Abdominal Center, Endocrinology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Abdominal Center, Endocrinology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics, Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Research Program for Clinical and Molecular Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Nephrology, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Diabetes, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
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Regmi S, Farazi PA, Lyden E, Kotwal A, Ganti AK, Goldner W. Disparities in Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis Based on Residence and Distance From Medical Facility. J Endocr Soc 2024; 8:bvae033. [PMID: 38481601 PMCID: PMC10928505 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvae033] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Context Rural-urban disparities have been reported in cancer care, but data are sparse on the effect of geography and location of residence on access to care in thyroid cancer. Objective To identify impact of rural or urban residence and distance from treatment center on thyroid cancer stage at diagnosis. Methods We evaluated 800 adults with differentiated thyroid cancer in the iCaRe2 bioinformatics/biospecimen registry at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Participants were categorized into early and late stage using AJCC staging, and residence/distance from treating facility was categorized as short (≤ 12.5 miles), intermediate (> 12.5 to < 50 miles) or long (≥ 50 miles). Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with late-stage diagnosis. Results Overall, 71% lived in an urban area and 29% lived in a rural area. Distance from home to the treating facility was short for 224 (28%), intermediate for 231 (28.8%), and long for 345 (43.1%). All 224 (100%) short, 226 (97.8%) intermediate, and 120 (34.7%) long distances were for urban patients; in contrast, among rural patients, 5 (2.16%) lived intermediate and 225 (65.2%) lived long distances from treatment (P < .0001). Using eighth edition AJCC staging, the odds ratio of late stage at diagnosis for rural participants ≥ 55 years was 2.56 (95% CI, 1.08-6.14) (P = .03), and for those living ≥ 50 miles was 4.65 (95% CI, 1.28-16.93) (P = .0075). Results were similar using seventh edition AJCC staging. Conclusion Older age at diagnosis, living in rural areas, and residing farther from the treatment center are all independently associated with late stage at diagnosis of thyroid cancer.
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- Sunita Regmi
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 SW Jackson ST., Suite 130, Topeka, KS 66612-1365, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, 6 Diogenous Street, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105-1850, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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Fatourechi V. Follow-up and Outcomes of 186 Patients With Follicular Cell-Derived Thyroid Cancer Seen at a Referral Center by One Thyroidologist in 2015. Endocr Pract 2024:S1530-891X(24)00080-6. [PMID: 38461879 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2024.03.002] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To study the profile, management, and outcomes of follicular cell-derived thyroid cancer (FCDTC) before publication of the 2016 American Thyroid Association guidelines recommending less-aggressive thyroid cancer procedures. METHODS Patients with FCDTC were seen by one thyroidologist at Mayo Clinic during the 2015 calendar year. Patients underwent surgical procedures for FCDTC in 2015 or earlier at Mayo Clinic or another institution. Follow-up data were collected from January 1, 2016, through July 20, 2022. Outcomes measured included tumor characteristics, treatment methods, adverse effects, diagnostic imaging methods, and primary tumor/metastasis status at the last follow-up. RESULTS Of 186 included patients, 85 had total or near-total thyroidectomy. Bilateral disease was present in 35.5% of these patients, and contralateral involvement would have been missed by lobectomy for 9 (10%) patients with low-risk thyroid cancer. Additionally, 57% had positive neck lymph nodes identified during their surgical procedure, 25% (21% in central compartment) of which were undetected by preoperative ultrasonography. At the last follow-up, 65.6% of patients had no evidence of disease and 10.7% had distant metastases. CONCLUSION This report outlines the profile and outcomes of patients with FCDTC who were treated at a referral center before the revised 2016 American Thyroid Association guidelines. Lobectomy for low-risk FCDTC may miss some cancer in the contralateral lobe. However, the clinical importance of these missed microcarcinomas is unclear. Preoperative ultrasonography effectively predicts lateral, but not central compartment, nodal metastases.
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- Vahab Fatourechi
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
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Cavalcante LBCP, Treistman N, Gonzalez FMTT, Fernandes PIW, Alves Junior PAG, Andrade FA, Ferreira EN, Brito TFD, Pane A, Corbo R, Erlich F, Bulzico DA, Vaisman F. External beam radiation therapy for recurrent or residual thyroid cancer: What is the best treatment time and the best candidate for long-term local disease control? Head Neck 2024. [PMID: 38445804 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27702] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cervical disease control might be challenging in advanced thyroid cancer (DTC). Indications for cervical external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) are controversial. PURPOSE To identify clinical and molecular factors associated with control of cervical disease with EBRT. METHODS Retrospective evaluation and molecular analysis of the primary tumor DTC patients who underwent cervical EBRT between 1995 and 2022 was performed. RESULTS Eighty adults, median age of 61 years, were included. T4 disease was present in 43.7%, lymph node involvement in 42.5%, and distant metastasis in 47.5%. Those with cervical progression were older (62.5 vs. 57.3, p = 0.04) with more nodes affected (12.1 vs. 2.8, p = 0.04) and had EBRT performed later following surgery (76.6 vs. 64 months, p = 0.05). EBRT associated with multikinase inhibitors showed longer overall survival than EBRT alone (64.3 vs. 37.9, p = 0.018) and better local disease control. Performing EBRT before radioiodine (RAI) was associated with longer cervical progression-free survival (CPFS) than was RAI before (67.5 vs. 34.5, p < 0.01). EBRT ≥2 years after surgery was associated with worse CPFS (4.9 vs. 34, p = 0.04). The most common molecular alterations were ERBB2, BRAF, FAT1, RET and ROS1 and TERT mutation was predictive of worse disease control after EBRT (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Younger patients, with fewer affected nodes and treated earlier after surgery had better cervical disease control. Combination of EBRT with MKI improved OS. TERT mutation might indicate worse responders to EBRT; however, further studies are necessary to clarify the role of molecular testing in selecting candidates for cervical EBRT.
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Endocrinology, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Radiotherapy, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Endocrinology, Instituto Nacional de Câncer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Shan R, Li X, Tao M, Xiao W, Chen J, Mei F, Song S, Sun B, Yuan C, Liu Z. Pregnancy and the disease recurrence of patients previously treated for differentiated thyroid cancer: A systematic review and meta analysis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2024; 137:547-555. [PMID: 38311812 PMCID: PMC10932527 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000003008] [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: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is commonly diagnosed in women of child-bearing age, but whether pregnancy influences the prognosis of DTC remains controversial. This study aimed to summarize existing evidence regarding the association of pregnancy with recurrence risk in patients previously treated for DTC. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus based on the prespecified protocol registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022367896). After study selection, two researchers independently extracted data from the included studies. For quantitative data synthesis, we used random-effects meta-analysis models to pool the proportion of recurrence (for pregnant women only) and odds ratio (OR; comparing the risk of recurrence between the pregnancy group and the nonpregnancy group), respectively. Then we conducted subgroup analyses to explore whether risk of recurrence differed by response to therapy status or duration of follow-up time. We also assessed quality of the included studies. RESULTS A total of ten studies were included. The sample size ranged from 8 to 235, with participants' age at pregnancy or delivery ranging from 28 to 35 years. The follow-up time varied from 0.1 to 36.0 years. The pooled proportion of recurrence in all pregnant patients was 0.13 (95% confidence intervals [CI]: 0.06-0.25; I2 : 0.58). Among six included studies reporting response to therapy status before pregnancy, we observed a trend for increasingly higher risk of recurrence from excellent, indeterminate, and biochemically incomplete to structurally incomplete response to therapy ( Ptrend <0.05). The pooled risk of recurrence in the pregnancy group showed no evidence of a significant difference from that in the nonpregnancy group (OR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.45-1.23; I2 : 0). The difference in follow-up time (below/above five years) was not associated with either the proportion of recurrence in all pregnant patients ( P >0.05) or the OR of recurrence in studies with a comparison group ( P >0.05). Two included studies that focused on patients with distant metastasis also did not show a significant difference in disease recurrence between pregnancy and nonpregnancy groups (OR: 0.51 [95% CI: 0.14-1.87; I2 : 59%]). CONCLUSION In general, pregnancy appears to have a minimal association with the disease recurrence of DTC with initial treatment. Clinicians should pay more attention to progression of DTC among pregnant women with biochemical and/or structural persistence. REGISTRATION PROSPERO, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ ; No. CRD42022367896.
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- Rui Shan
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking University Third Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Information Management and Big Data Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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Díaz-Gago S, Vicente-Gutiérrez J, Ruiz-Rodríguez JM, Calafell J, Álvarez-Álvarez A, Lasa M, Chiloeches A, Baquero P. Autophagy sustains mitochondrial respiration and determines resistance to BRAF V600E inhibition in thyroid carcinoma cells. Autophagy 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38436206 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2312790] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BRAFV600E is the most prevalent mutation in thyroid cancer and correlates with poor prognosis and therapy resistance. Although selective inhibitors of BRAFV600E have been developed, more advanced tumors such as anaplastic thyroid carcinomas show a poor response in clinical trials. Therefore, the study of alternative survival mechanisms is needed. Since metabolic changes have been related to malignant progression, in this work we explore metabolic dependencies of thyroid tumor cells to exploit them therapeutically. Our results show that respiration of thyroid carcinoma cells is highly dependent on fatty acid oxidation and, in turn, fatty acid mitochondrial availability is regulated through macroautophagy/autophagy. Furthermore, we show that both lysosomal inhibition and the knockout of the essential autophagy gene, ATG7, lead to enhanced lipolysis; although this effect is not essential for survival of thyroid carcinoma cells. We also demonstrate that following inhibition of either autophagy or fatty acid oxidation, thyroid tumor cells compensate oxidative phosphorylation deficiency with an increase in glycolysis. In contrast to lipolysis induction, upon autophagy inhibition, glycolytic boost in autophagy-deficient cells is essential for survival and, importantly, correlates with a higher sensitivity to the BRAFV600E selective inhibitor, vemurafenib. In agreement, downregulation of the glycolytic pathway results in enhanced mitochondrial respiration and vemurafenib resistance. Our work provides new insights into the role of autophagy in thyroid cancer metabolism and supports mitochondrial targeting in combination with vemurafenib to eliminate BRAFV600E-positive thyroid carcinoma cells.Abbreviations: AMP: adenosine monophosphate; ATC: anaplastic thyroid carcinoma; ATG: autophagy related; ATP: adenosine triphosphate; BRAF: B-Raf proto-oncogene, serine/threonine kinase; Cas9: CRISPR-associated protein; CREB: cAMP responsive element binding protein; CRISPR: clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats; 2DG: 2-deoxyglucose; FA: fatty acid; FAO: fatty acid oxidation; FASN: fatty acid synthase; FCCP: trifluoromethoxy carbonyl cyanide phenylhydrazone; LAMP1: lysosomal associated membrane protein 1; LIPE/HSL: lipase E, hormone sensitive type; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3; OCR: oxygen consumption rate; OXPHOS: oxidative phosphorylation; PRKA/PKA: protein kinase cAMP-activated; PTC: papillary thyroid carcinoma; SREBF1/SREBP1: sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1.
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- Sergio Díaz-Gago
- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Bioquímica-Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas Sols-Morreale, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, Unidad de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Madrid, Spain
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Zhang F, Huang C. GSG2 promotes thyroid cancer via stabilizing AURKB and activating AKT pathway. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:5091-5107. [PMID: 38441546 PMCID: PMC11006493 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205605] [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: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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Thyroid cancer stands out as the most prevalent endocrine cancer, with its incidence on a global rise. While numerous studies have delved into the roles of GSG2 in the progression of various malignancies, its involvement in thyroid cancer remains relatively unexplored. Therefore, this study was initiated to assess the functional importance of GSG2 in human thyroid cancer development. Our findings revealed a notable upregulation of GSG2 in both thyroid cancer tissues and cell lines, demonstrating a significant correlation with the pathological stage and patients' prognosis. Depletion of GSG2 in thyroid cancer cells resulted in suppressed malignant cell development and inhibited tumor outgrowth. Crucially, our investigation identified AURKB as a downstream gene of GSG2. GSG2 exhibited its regulatory role by stabilizing AURKB, countering SMURF1-mediated ubiquitination of AURKB. Furthermore, overexpressing AURKB restored the functional consequences of GSG2 depletion in thyroid cancer cells. Additionally, we proposed the involvement of the AKT pathway in GSG2-mediated regulation of thyroid cancer. Intriguingly, the reversal of cell phenotype alterations in GSG2-depleted cells following an AKT activator underscored the potential link between GSG2 and the AKT pathway. At the molecular level, GSG2 knockdown downregulated p-AKT, an effect partially restored after AKT activator treatment. In summary, our study concluded that GSG2 played a pivotal role in thyroid carcinogenesis, underscoring its potential as a therapeutic target for thyroid cancer.
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- Fenghua Zhang
- Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
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- Thyroid Hernia Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Yuexiu, Guangzhou 510182, Guangdong Province, China
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Guo M, Sun Y, Wei Y, Xu J, Zhang C. Advances in targeted therapy and biomarker research in thyroid cancer. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1372553. [PMID: 38501105 PMCID: PMC10944873 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1372553] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Driven by the intricacy of the illness and the need for individualized treatments, targeted therapy and biomarker research in thyroid cancer represent an important frontier in oncology. The variety of genetic changes associated with thyroid cancer demand more investigation to elucidate molecular details. This research is clinically significant since it can be used to develop customized treatment plans. A more focused approach is provided by targeted therapies, which target certain molecular targets such as mutant BRAF or RET proteins. This strategy minimizes collateral harm to healthy tissues and may also reduce adverse effects. Simultaneously, patient categorization based on molecular profiles is made possible by biomarker exploration, which allows for customized therapy regimens and maximizes therapeutic results. The benefits of targeted therapy and biomarker research go beyond their immediate clinical impact to encompass the whole cancer landscape. Comprehending the genetic underpinnings of thyroid cancer facilitates the creation of novel treatments that specifically target aberrant molecules. This advances the treatment of thyroid cancer and advances precision medicine, paving the way for the treatment of other cancers. Taken simply, more study on thyroid cancer is promising for better patient care. The concepts discovered during this investigation have the potential to completely transform the way that care is provided, bringing in a new era of personalized, precision medicine. This paradigm shift could improve the prognosis and quality of life for individuals with thyroid cancer and act as an inspiration for advances in other cancer types.
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- Mei Guo
- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Shen J, Zhang H, Jiang H, Lin H, He J, Fan S, Yu D, Yang L, Tang H, Lin E, Li L, Chen L. The effect of micronutrient on thyroid cancer risk: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1331172. [PMID: 38496794 PMCID: PMC10940541 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1331172] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background The effect of micronutrients on thyroid cancer has been studied in observational studies, however, the cause of relationships has not yet been determined. Thyroid cancer was the subject of a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis of micronutrients. Aimed to determine whether micronutrient intake has a causal impact on the chance of developing thyroid cancer. Methods We used a Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis with two samples. Our circulation levels of Cu, Ir, Zn, Ca, VD, and VC were reflected by genetic variations reported from GWAS in individuals of European ancestry. For the GWAS outcome of thyroid cancer. Sensitivity studies that included MR-Egger, weighted median/mode tests, and a more open selection of variations at a genome-wide sub-significant threshold were added to our inverse-variance weighted (IVW) MR study. Results Using the IVW approach, we did not find evidence that any of the micronutrients to thyroid cancer (Cu: odds ratio [OR = 0.88, p = 0.41]; Zn: odds ratio [OR = 0.87, p = 0.40]; Ir: odds ratio [OR = 1.18, p = 0.39]; Ca: odds ratio [OR = 1.12, p = 0.43]; VC: odds ratio [OR = 0.95, p = 0.22]; VD: odds ratio [OR = 0.89, p = 0.04]). The heterogeneity (p > 0.05) and pleiotropy (p > 0.05) testing provided confirmatory evidence for the validity of our MR estimates. Conclusion This study does not provide evidence that supplementation with micronutrients including Cu, Ir, Zn, Ca, VD, and VC can prevent thyroid cancer.
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- Jiali Shen
- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen, China
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Sun X, Chen S, Zhao S, Wang J, Cheng H. Causal relationship of genetically predicted gut microbiota with thyroid cancer: a bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1284472. [PMID: 38495789 PMCID: PMC10940398 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1284472] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background Previous investigations have demonstrated a correlation between the composition of gut microbiota and the development of thyroid cancer (TC). Nonetheless, there was no consensus on the causal effect of gut microbiota composition on TC risk. Therefore, the present study aimed to perform a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to explore potential causal associations between gut microbiota and TC risk. Methods Utilizing data from the MiBioGen consortium's genome-wide association studies (GWAS) meta-analysis involving a sample size of 18,340, we identified instrumental variables for 211 gut microbiota taxa. The summary statistics for TC was from relevant large-scale GWAS conducted by the FinnGen consortium. In the first stage, the Inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method was used as the primary estimate method, and the stability of estimations was tested by a battery of sensitivity analyses. In the second stage, a reverse MR analysis was applied to determine whether reverse causality existed. Results According to the IVW method, we identified 9 genetically predicted gut microbiota that were causally correlated with TC risk. Among them, we observed a positive causal effect of Family Christensenellaceae (OR = 1.664, 95% CI: 1.103-2.511, P = 0.015), Family Victivallaceae (OR = 1.268, 95% CI: 1.009-1.594, P = 0.042), Genus Methanobrevibacter (OR = 1.505, 95% CI: 1.049-2.159, P = 0.027), Genus Ruminococcus2 (OR = 1.846, 95% CI: 1.261-2.704, P = 0.002), Genus Subdoligranulum (OR = 1.907, 95% CI: 1.165-3.121, P = 0.010), Phylum Verrucomicrobia (OR = 1.309, 95% CI: 1.027-1.668, P = 0.029) on TC risk, while Class Betaproteobacteria (OR = 0.522, 95% CI: 0.310-0.879, P = 0.015), Family Family XI (OR = 0.753, 95% CI: 0.577-0.983, P = 0.037), Genus Sutterella (OR = 0.596, 95% CI: 0.381-0.933, P = 0.024) might be correlated with a decreased risk of TC. Subsequently, various sensitivity analyses indicated no heterogeneity, directional pleiotropy or outliers. In addition, reverse analysis demonstrated a negative causal effect of TC risk on the abundance of the gut microbiota (Genus Ruminococcus2, OR = 0.947, 95% CI: 0.907-0.989, P = 0.014). Conclusion Genetic evidence suggested that bidirectional causal associations of specific bacteria taxa and the risk of TC, highlighting the association of the "gut-thyroid" axis. Further exploration of the potential microbiota-related mechanisms might have profound implications for public health in terms of the early prevention and treatment of TC.
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- Xiaohe Sun
- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of TCM Prevention and Treatment of Tumor, The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of TCM Prevention and Treatment of Tumor, The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of TCM Prevention and Treatment of Tumor, The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of TCM Prevention and Treatment of Tumor, The First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Cadena-Piñeros E, Correa-Marin J, Llamas-Olier A, de Los Reyes A, Vallejo MT. Reliability of radioguided occult lesion localization in reoperation of loco-regional persistent/recurrent differentiated thyroid cancer: Retrospective cohort study. Clin Otolaryngol 2024; 49:270-276. [PMID: 38030398 DOI: 10.1111/coa.14126] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL) reliability in the reoperation of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and persistent or recurrent non-palpable loco-regional disease who underwent surgery at the Instituto Nacional de Cancerología between 2012 and 2021. DESIGN Observational retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS We included data from patients with DTC that underwent resection with ROLL. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Reliability analysed as percentage of patients with complete resection of tumour lesion using ROLL, disease-free survival, second loco-regional relapse, adequate resectability and complications. RESULTS Two hundred and four cases were obtained. Pathological examination revealed papillary thyroid carcinoma in 202 patients, and follicular thyroid carcinoma in 2. Reliability was 96.57% in patients who underwent ROLL. When wide resection was performed-at surgeon's discretion-the reliability increased to 97.5%. CONCLUSIONS The high reliability obtained suggests that ROLL was effective to localize non-palpable relapsing lesions. To our knowledge, this is the largest sample size published on this topic to date.
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- Enrique Cadena-Piñeros
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Hospital Universitario Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
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- Nuclear Medicine Department, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
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- Clinical and Epidemiologic Cancer Research Group, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
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