Liam Robinson, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Keith D. Hunter, Melvin A. Ambele, Willie F. P. van Heerden
{"title":"Ameloblastic carcinoma: A systematic review","authors":"Liam Robinson, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Keith D. Hunter, Melvin A. Ambele, Willie F. P. van Heerden","doi":"10.1111/jop.13517","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13517","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is the most common odontogenic malignancy, constituting approximately 30% of cases in this category. Literature is sparse on malignant odontogenic neoplasms, with a large proportion of current knowledge derived from case reports or small case series.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic review of case series/case reports of AC was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Statement guidelines. Demographic and clinical information, including duration of the lesion, location, clinical presentation and radiologic features, were analysed. Additionally, the origin of the lesion (primary/secondary), Ki-67 proliferation index, treatment performed, metastasis, tumour recurrence and prognosis were collected for analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 126 studies, including 285 individual cases of AC, were included in this review. Patients presented with a near-equal distribution of painless and painful swellings. ACs presented at a median age of 45 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:2. The mandible was most frequently involved, with rare cases extending to involve more than one region, including crossing the midline. Although most lesions presented with poorly-demarcated borders (52.6%), unilocular lesions with well-demarcated borders (47.4%) comprised a substantial number in the sample. The proliferation index was only reported in 27 cases, with a mean score of 42% and a wide range. The probability of tumour recurrence increased, and the survival probability decreased with prolonged follow-up duration.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study provides more comprehensive, up-to-date descriptive data on these rare odontogenic malignancies, aiding clinicians and Pathologists with the diagnosis and surgeons in their management of cases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 3","pages":"174-181"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jop.13517","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139900045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luiz Cláudio Pires Duarte, Karlayle Teixeira, Barbara Magalhães Figueiredo Dias, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Denise Vieira Travassos, Chané Smit, Maurício Augusto Aquino de Castro, Aline Araujo Sampaio
{"title":"Ultrasonography use for tongue cancer management: A scoping review","authors":"Luiz Cláudio Pires Duarte, Karlayle Teixeira, Barbara Magalhães Figueiredo Dias, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Denise Vieira Travassos, Chané Smit, Maurício Augusto Aquino de Castro, Aline Araujo Sampaio","doi":"10.1111/jop.13515","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13515","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tongue cancer is associated with debilitating diseases and poor prognostic outcomes. The use of imaging techniques like ultrasonography to assist in the clinical management of affected patients is desirable, but its reliability remains debatable. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the importance of ultrasound use for the clinicopathological management of tongue cancer.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A scoping review was carried out using specific search strategies in the following electronic databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Collected data included bibliographical information, study design, ultrasound equipment, the aim of the ultrasonography use, the timing of ultrasound use during oncological treatment (pre-, trans-, and/or post-operatively), and the advantages and disadvantages of the use of the ultrasound.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 47 studies were included in this review after following the selection process. The majority of the studies investigated the use of ultrasound pre-operatively for the investigation of lymph node metastases or to determine the tumor thickness and depth of invasion. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of ultrasound to determine clinical lymph node metastases ranged from 47% to 87.2%, from 84.3% to 95.8%, and from 70% to 86.2%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity to determine the microscopic depth of invasion were 92.3% and from 70.6% to 82.1%, respectively.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ultrasonography seems to be a reliable imaging technique for the investigation of important prognostic parameters for tongue cancer, including depth of invasion and lymph node metastases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"107-113"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139735457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dandara Andrade de Santana, Poliana Ramos Braga, Cláudia Malheiros Camillo-Coutinho, Valéria Souza Freitas, Patrícia Ramos Cury, Daniel Araki Ribeiro, Iguaracyra Barreto de Araújo, Flávia Caló de Aquino Xavier, Jean Nunes dos Santos
{"title":"E-CADERIN, N-CADERIN, SLUG, SNAIL, and TWIST contribute to epithelial-mesenchymal transition in salivary gland tumors","authors":"Dandara Andrade de Santana, Poliana Ramos Braga, Cláudia Malheiros Camillo-Coutinho, Valéria Souza Freitas, Patrícia Ramos Cury, Daniel Araki Ribeiro, Iguaracyra Barreto de Araújo, Flávia Caló de Aquino Xavier, Jean Nunes dos Santos","doi":"10.1111/jop.13516","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13516","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Transcription factors are important in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process and are possibly related to the development of a more invasive tumor phenotype. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the expression and identify the localization of cellular markers related to the epithelial-mesenchymal transition process in salivary gland tumors.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Study Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The expression and localization of E-CADERIN, N-CADERIN, SLUG, SNAIL, and TWIST were evaluated, using immunohistochemistry, in 48 salivary gland tumors, being 17 pleomorphic adenomas (PA), 14 adenoid cystic carcinomas (ACC), and 17 mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MEC). these proteins were compared to clinical and histopathologic parameters. normal gland tissues were included for immunohistochemical comparisons.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>ACC and MEC cases showed higher expression of SNAIL compared to PA. MEC showed high expression of SLUG and TWIST. Low expression of N-CADHERIN, SNAIL, and TWIST in ACC was frequent in T3 and T4. High expression of TWIST in MEC was more frequent at age ≥ 40 years A positive correlation was only observed between N-cadherin/SNAIL in ACC, between SNAIL/TWIST in MEC, and between SLUG/TWIST in PA.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study provided insight into EMT-related proteins (E-cadherin, N-cadherin, SNAIL, SLUG, and TWIST) and their contribution to the maintenance of morphogenesis and the development of the salivary gland tumors and showed a positive correlation among N-CADHERIN/SNAIL in ACC and SNAIL/TWIST in MEC.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 3","pages":"193-200"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi Li, Qiong Yang, Xu Yang, Jie Ge, Tianshu Xu, HuaLian Liu
{"title":"HHLA2 is more significantly associated with poor prognosis in TSCC than PD-L1","authors":"Yi Li, Qiong Yang, Xu Yang, Jie Ge, Tianshu Xu, HuaLian Liu","doi":"10.1111/jop.13514","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13514","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The incidence and mortality of tongue squamous cell carcinoma have shown an alarming increase in recent years. This study aimed to investigate the potential of <i>HHLA2</i> as an immune checkpoint in comparison to PD-L1.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We obtained RNA-seq data from TCGA to study <i>HHLA2</i> and PD-L1 expression across various tissues. Using the CIBERSORT package, we estimated cell type abundances within mixed populations based on gene expression profiles. Immunohistochemistry was performed to analyze <i>HHLA2</i> and PD-L1 expression in Tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Prognostic evaluation was carried out with Kaplan–Meier curves and the log-rank test. To explore factors affecting <i>HHLA2</i>, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were conducted with the COX regression model. Additionally, we used single-cell RNA sequencing data from the GEO database for gene set enrichment analysis with genes strongly correlated with <i>HHLA2</i>.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our analysis of RNA-seq data unveiled a significant upregulation of <i>HHLA2</i> and PD-L1 expression in primary tumors when compared with normal tissue. <i>HHLA2</i> exhibited a positive expression rate of 36.9%, while PD-L1 had a positive expression rate of 24.6%. <i>HHLA2</i> emerged as a noteworthy independent risk factor impacting the overall survival of Tongue squamous cell carcinoma patients. The analysis of scRNA-seq data shed light on the involvement of <i>HHLA2</i> in key pathways related to cell cycle regulation and interferon alpha/beta signaling.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study suggests that in the context of Tongue squamous cell carcinoma, <i>HHLA2</i> may represent a more promising target for immunotherapy when compared with PD-L1.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"159-168"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139697643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Isaac Lim, Jade Tan, Anneka Alam, Majdy Idrees, Peter A. Brenan, Ricardo Della Coletta, Omar Kujan
{"title":"Epigenetics in the diagnosis and prognosis of head and neck cancer: A systematic review","authors":"Isaac Lim, Jade Tan, Anneka Alam, Majdy Idrees, Peter A. Brenan, Ricardo Della Coletta, Omar Kujan","doi":"10.1111/jop.13513","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13513","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Aberrant epigenetic modifications significantly develop and progress human malignancies including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Taking into account issues of late diagnosis and poor prognosis associated with HNSCC, this systematic review is designed to provide an up-to-date insight of epigenetic changes in the management of HNSCC.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>All studies that assessed the diagnostic and prognostic utilities of epigenetic changes (DNA methylation and histone modifications) among patients diagnosed with HNSCC or oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) were considered for inclusion till June 2023. Pre-defined Medical Subject Headings terms were used to search Web of Science, Pubmed, Scopus and Embase Ovid databases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Twenty-five studies were deemed eligible for inclusion with a total number of 3790 samples (2123 HNSCCs, 334 OPMDs and 1333 as controls). DNA methylation was investigated in 18 studies while the role of histone modifications was assessed in seven studies. The most investigated biomarkers among the studies were H3, DAPK and TIMP3. The diagnostic accuracy of the epigenetic biomarkers in detecting HNSCC was assessed in eight studies where the following biomarkers showed the highest area under the curve values: TIPM3, DCC, DAPK, SEPT9, SHOX9, HOXA9 and TRH. None of the studies assessed the predictability of the epigenetic biomarkers in HNSCC and OPMDs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although initial promising results were seen using the epigenetic biomarkers in the early detection of HNSCC, the limited number of patients and the absence of well-designed longitudinal studies limit the clinical applicability of the outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"90-106"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jop.13513","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139692071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transcriptomic analysis of the submandibular gland under psychological stress condition","authors":"Durga Paudel, Osamu Uehara, Sarita Giri, Tetsuro Morikawa, Koki Yoshida, Takao Kitagawa, Dedy Ariwansa, Nisha Acharya, Kazunori Ninomiya, Yasuhiro Kuramitsu, Tohru Ohta, Masanobu Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Abiko","doi":"10.1111/jop.13512","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13512","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Psychological stress is associated with changes in salivary flow and composition. However, studies to show the effect of psychological stress on the transcriptome of the salivary gland are limited. This study aims to perform a transcriptomic analysis of the submandibular gland under psychological stress using a chronic restraint stress model of rats.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into stress groups and control groups. Psychological stress was induced in the stress group rats by enclosing them in a plastic tube for 4 h daily over 6 weeks. RNA sequencing was performed on RNA extracted from the submandibular gland. The differentially expressed genes were identified, and the genes of interest were further validated using qRT-PCR, immunofluorescence, and western blot.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A comparison between control and stress groups showed 45 differentially expressed genes. The top five altered genes in RNA sequencing data showed similar gene expression in qRT-PCR validation. The most downregulated gene in the stress group, <i>FosB</i>, was a gene of interest and was further validated for its protein-level expression using immunofluorescence and western blot. The genesets for gene ontology cellular component, molecular function, and KEGG showed that pathways related to ribosome biosynthesis and function were downregulated in the stress group compared to the control.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Psychological stress showed transcriptomic alteration in the submandibular gland. The findings may be important in understanding stress-related oral diseases.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"150-158"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139642372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jingci Zhu, Yining He, Huang Feng, Yufeng Wang, Zili Ge
{"title":"B12 deficiency-related glossitis is highly associated with high gastrin-17 and low pepsinogen I","authors":"Jingci Zhu, Yining He, Huang Feng, Yufeng Wang, Zili Ge","doi":"10.1111/jop.13511","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13511","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The causes of vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency are varied and mainly related to gastric disorders. Glossitis is a common oral manifestation of B12 deficiency and is often first seen by dentists. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between B12 deficiency-related glossitis (B12-def glossitis) and gastric serum biomarkers [gastrin-17(G17), pepsinogen I (PGI), pepsinogen II (PGII), and anti-<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (<i>H. pylori</i>) antibodies], and preliminarily discuss the etiology of B12-def glossitis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients complaining of glossodynia, burning sensation, or severe recurrent oral ulcers, but patients with a history of gastrectomy were excluded. All subjects underwent a uniform oral examination and hematological tests.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of 243 patients, 133 with B12-def glossitis were in the case group, and 110 with other oral mucosal diseases (non-glossitis) and normal B12 levels were in the control group. In the case group, 84.2% (112/133) showed high G17 and low PGI levels (G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup>). Univariate logistic regression showed that G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup> was a high-risk factor for B12-def glossitis (OR: 92.44; 95% CI: 35.91, 238.02). Subgroup analyses in the case group showed that the G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup> group presented with lower B12 levels and a lower positive rate of anti-<i>H. pylori</i> antibodies compared to the non-G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup> group.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Gastric serum biomarkers in patients with B12-def glossitis generally showed G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup>, suggesting possible atrophy of gastric corpus and fundus mucosa. The G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup> and non-G17<sup>hi</sup> PGI<sup>low</sup> groups may represent different etiologies of B12 deficiency.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"142-149"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139642371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shi-Zhou Deng, Xuechen Wu, Lingshu Kong, Bo Cheng, Lin Dai
{"title":"Ubiquitination, SUMOylation, and NEDDylation related genes serve as prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers for oral squamous cell carcinoma","authors":"Shi-Zhou Deng, Xuechen Wu, Lingshu Kong, Bo Cheng, Lin Dai","doi":"10.1111/jop.13508","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13508","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ubiquitination, small ubiquitin-related modifiers, and NEDDylation are now found to function in cancer biology; however, its role in the oral cancer patients remains unclear.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A set of bioinformatic tools was integrated to analyze the expression and prognostic significance of ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like (UB/UBL) genes. A UB/UBL-related risk score was developed via correlation analyses, univariate Cox regression, and multivariate Cox regression. Nomogram analysis evaluates the model's prediction performance. The drug sensitivity analysis, immune profiles of UB/UBL-classified oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients, and their related function pathway were investigated, and the role of UB/UBL-related genes in drug therapy was analyzed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of six prognostic UB/UBL-related genes were obtained. PSMD3, PCGF2, and H2BC10 were significantly downregulated in OSCC tissue and associated with longer survival time. OSCC patients in the high-risk group showed a significantly lower overall survival and enriched in cancer-related pathways. The prognostic potential of genes associated with UB/UBL was discovered, and patients with high-risk scores showed an increase of protumor immune infiltrates and a high expression of immune checkpoints. Moreover, the area under the curve of the annual survival rate was 0.616, 0.671, and 0.673, respectively. Besides, patients in the high-risk group are more sensitive to docetaxel, doxorubicin, and methotrexate therapy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We construct a prognosis model for OSCC patients with UB/UBL-related genes and try to find a new approach to treating oral cancer patients. The UB/UBL-related signature is helpful in developing new tumor markers, prognostic prediction, and in guiding treatment for OSCC patients.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"114-123"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139485640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chané Smit, Liam Robinson, Jason Ker-Fox, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Willie F. P. van Heerden, André Uys
{"title":"Clinicoradiologic features of ameloblastomas: A single-centre study of 155 cases","authors":"Chané Smit, Liam Robinson, Jason Ker-Fox, Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Willie F. P. van Heerden, André Uys","doi":"10.1111/jop.13510","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13510","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The purpose of the current study was to report on the clinical presentation and radiologic features of 155 cases of ameloblastoma (AB), representing a detailed, large, single-centre radiologic study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Histologically confirmed cases were reviewed over 11 years. Demographic and clinical data were retrieved from the patient's records. Radiologic information was analysed from available radiographs. The radiologic features of ABs were assessed according to the mean age of presentation and the mean duration of the lesion. The distinguishing radiologic features between adults/children and sex were also evaluated.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A statistically significant correlation existed between loss of border demarcation and advanced mean age. Multilocular lesions were markedly more common in adults compared to children. Multilocular ABs were associated with increased lesion duration and advanced mean age. Radiologic signs of reactive bony changes associated with the tumour presented at the highest mean duration of all bony effects. Bony expansion and cortical destruction were statistically correlated with lesion duration. Tooth impaction was more common in children. Some mandibular lesions reached a significant size, resulting in impingement of the maxillary sinus, zygoma, orbit and pterygoid plates.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Due to unfortunate healthcare access constraints, ABs grow to significant sizes and exhibit features not often reported in the literature. The findings of this analysis highlighted the radiologic features of ABs expressed through the mean age and duration of the lesion. This emphasises the significance of timely management of these lesions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 2","pages":"133-141"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jop.13510","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139424916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arularasan Anbinselvam, Abdul-Warith O. Akinshipo, Akinyele O. Adisa, Olajumoke A. Effiom, Xinhe Zhu, Kehinde E. Adebiyi, Godwin T. Arotiba, Sunday O. Akintoye
{"title":"Comparison of diagnostic methods for detection of BRAFV600E mutation in ameloblastoma","authors":"Arularasan Anbinselvam, Abdul-Warith O. Akinshipo, Akinyele O. Adisa, Olajumoke A. Effiom, Xinhe Zhu, Kehinde E. Adebiyi, Godwin T. Arotiba, Sunday O. Akintoye","doi":"10.1111/jop.13506","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jop.13506","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ameloblastoma is an aggressively growing, highly recurrent odontogenic jaw tumor. Its association with BRAFV600E mutation is an indication for BRAFV00E-inhibitor therapy The study objective was to identify a sensitive low-cost test for BRAFV600E-positive ameloblastoma. We hypothesized that immunohistochemical staining of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues for BRAFV600E mutation is a low-cost surrogate for BRAFV600E gene sequencing when laboratory resources are inadequate for molecular testing.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tissues from 40 ameloblastoma samples were retrieved from either formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded blocks, RNAlater™ stabilization solution or samples inadvertently pre-fixed in formalin before transfer to RNAlater™. BRAFV600E mutation was assessed by Direct Sanger sequencing, Amplification Refractory Mutation System-PCR and immunohistochemistry (IHC).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>BRAFV600E mutation was detected by IHC, Amplification Refractory Mutation System-PCR and Direct Sanger sequencing in 93.33%, 52.5% and 30% of samples respectively. Considering Direct Sanger sequencing as standard BRAFV600E detection method, there was significant difference between the three detection methods (𝜒<sup>2</sup> (2) = 31.34, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). Sensitivity and specificity of IHC were 0.8 (95% CI: 0.64–0.90) and 0.9 (95% CI: 0.75–0.99) respectively, while positive predictive value and negative predictive value (NPV) were 0.9 and 0.8 (Fischer's test, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) respectively. Sensitivity and specificity of Amplification Refractory Mutation System-PCR detection method were 0.7 (95% CI: 0.53–0.80) and 0.9 (95% CI = 0.67–0.98) respectively, while PPV and NPV were 0.9 and 0.6 respectively (Fischer's test, <i>p</i> < 0.0001).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Low-cost and less vulnerability of IHC to tissue quality make it a viable surrogate test for BRAFV600E detection in ameloblastoma. Sequential dual IHC and molecular testing for BRAFV600E will reduce equivocal results that could exclude some patients from BRAFV600E-inhibitor therapies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":16588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine","volume":"53 1","pages":"79-87"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139377766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}