Lack of Expression of Galectin-3 Is Associated With a Poor Outcome in Node-Negative Patients With Laryngeal Squamous-Cell Carcinoma

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (18) ◽  
pp. 3850-3856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Piantelli ◽  
Stefano Iacobelli ◽  
Giovanni Almadori ◽  
Manuela Iezzi ◽  
Nicola Tinari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Prognostic Significance ◽  
Node Negative ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Galectin 3

PURPOSE: Galectin-3 is a pleiotropic carbohydrate-binding protein participating in a variety of normal and pathologic processes, including cancer progression. This study was aimed at evaluating the prognostic value of galectin-3 expression in node-negative laryngeal squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Galectin-3 expression was analyzed by immunohistochemistry using M3/38 monoclonal antibody, in a single-institution series of 73 node-negative laryngeal SCC patients (median follow-up, 52 months; range, 2 to 90 months). RESULTS: Forty-two (57.5%) of 73 patients expressed galectin-3. Galectin-3 expression was positively associated with tumor keratinization and histologic grade. A significant correlation was found between galectin-3 tumor positivity and longer relapse-free and overall survival. In univariate analysis, high-grade (grade 3 or 4) tumors, nonkeratinizing tumors, and galectin-3–negative tumors showed a significantly increased risk of relapse and death. In multivariate analysis, only galectin-3 expression retained an independent prognostic significance for both relapse-free and overall survival. CONCLUSION: We conclude that the absence of galectin-3 expression is an independent negative prognostic marker in laryngeal SCC patients. Thus, histochemical detection of galectin-3 in these tumors could be useful for the selection of node-negative patients with potentially unfavorable outcomes, to establish adjuvant therapy protocols.

scholarly journals Prognostic Significance of Peripheral T‐Cell Subsets in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 513-519
Author(s):  
Filippo Marchi ◽  
Francesco Missale ◽  
Fabiola Incandela ◽  
Marta Filauro ◽  
Francesco Mazzola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Prognostic Significance ◽  
T Cell Subsets

Prognostic Significance of HPV Status in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Large-Population Database Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 019459982097617
Author(s):  
Bharat A. Panuganti ◽  
Andrey Finegersh ◽  
Mitchell Flagg ◽  
Xin Tu ◽  
Ryan Orosco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Larynx Cancer ◽  
National Cancer Database ◽  
Population Database ◽  
Hpv Status

Objective To explore the survival implications of human papillomavirus (HPV) positivity and subtype in larynx cancer through a national cancer database. To investigate staging discrepancies in larynx cancer associated with HPV status. Study Design Retrospective observational cohort study. Setting National Cancer Database. Methods Data were extracted concerning adults with known HPV status who were treated between 2010 and 2016 for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Patients without known HPV subtype were excluded. Cox multivariable regression models were fit to evaluate the survival impact of HPV status, characterized as a binary variable (HPV+ vs HPV–) and by subtype. Two- and 5-year survival rates were calculated via the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by stage between the HPV+ and HPV– cohorts per the log-rank test. Results Patients with HPV+ larynx cancer were younger (60.5 vs 64.3 years, P < .001), more likely to have private insurance (37.2% vs 31.2%, P < .001), more commonly White (84.6% vs 82.4%, P = .013), and more likely to present with nodal disease (42.6% vs 33.0%, P < .001). HPV positivity and HPV subtype 16 were associated with improved overall survival. One-stage discrepancies in 5-year survival were observed between the HPV+ and HPV– cohorts: stage II HPV+ (69.45%) vs stage I HPV– (65.77%); stage IV HPV+ (47.67%) vs stage III HPV– (46.80%). Conclusions HPV positivity and infection with HPV subtype 16 are correlated with improved overall survival in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, manifesting with a 1-stage incremental survival advantage. Future prospective studies are indicated to corroborate the findings from this large-population database retrospective study.

scholarly journals Prognostic Analysis of Preoperative Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients With Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 99 (6) ◽  
pp. 371-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youfang Xun ◽  
Maohua Wang ◽  
Haiyong Sun ◽  
Shujun Shi ◽  
Bing Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Inflammatory Biomarkers ◽  
Distribution Width ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Lymphocyte Ratio

Objective: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the prognostic role of inflammatory biomarkers in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Methods: For this study, we enrolled 151 patients who had undergone surgery for laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. We assessed the preoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), monocyte to lymphocyte ratio (MLR), mean platelet volume, red cell distribution width, and alkaline phosphatase. The chi-square test, Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, and Cox proportional hazards model were conducted on overall survival, progression-free survival, locoregional recurrence-free survival, and distant metastasis-free survival of patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Results: Both Kaplan-Meier analysis and univariate analysis showed significant prognostic differences with age, laryngectomy methods, Tumor Node Metastasis (TNM) staging, tumor location, NLR, PLR, MLR, and mean platelet volume. Multivariate analysis indicated that NLR (overall survival: hazard ratio [HR] = 3.02, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.28-7.10, P = .011), PLR (overall survival: HR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.14-0.78, P = .011; progression-free survival: HR = 0.016,95% CI: 0.10-0.79, P = .016), and MLR (overall survival: HR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.11-0.76, P = .012) were independent prognostic factors for 5-year survival. However, red cell distribution width and alkaline phosphatase had no significant difference in overall survival and progression-free survival. Conclusions: Preoperative high NLR, PLR, and MLR were associated with poor prognosis. They were found to be effective and reliable inflammatory biomarkers for patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

scholarly journals Demography and Histologic Pattern of Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Owen Pyeko Menach ◽  
Asmeeta Patel ◽  
Herbert Ouma Oburra
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Alcohol Ingestion ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Poorly Differentiated

Background. Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is a common head and neck cancer worldwide.Objective. To determine the demographic characteristics of patients with laryngeal cancer, establish their tumor characteristics and relate it to their smoking and alcohol ingestion habits.Methods. Fifty cases and fifty controls were recruited of matching age, sex, and region of residence. History and pattern of cigarette smoking and alcohol ingestion was taken and analyzed.Results. 33 (66%) of the cases and 3 (6%) among controls were current cigarette smokers. 74% had smoked for more than 30 years,P<0.0001OR 21.3 (95% CI: 2.6–176.1). There was a male predominance (96%) and most cases (62%) were from the ethnic communities in the highland areas of Kenya predominantly in Central and Eastern provinces. Very heavy drinkers had increased risk ofP<0.0001OR, 6.0 (95% CI: 1.957–18.398) and those who smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol had poorly differentiated tumors G3,P<0.001, OR 11.652 (95% CI 2.305–58.895), and G4,P=0.52OR 7.286 (95% CI 0.726–73.075). They also presented with advanced disease (73.6%).Conclusion. Cigarette smoking and alcohol ingestion are strong risk factors for development of late stage and poorly differentiated laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Kenya.

scholarly journals Downregulation of miR-29c-3p is associated with a poor prognosis in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruihua Fang ◽  
Yongjin Huang ◽  
Jinghua Xie ◽  
Jianzhong Zhang ◽  
Xiaobin Ji
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Laryngeal Cancer ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Poor Prognosis ◽  
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Hazard Analysis ◽  
Clinicopathological Characteristics ◽  
Rank Test

Abstract Background Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is considered to be a common malignancy of the head and neck with poor prognosis for its late diagnosis, metastasis and recurrence. Growing evidence demonstrates that the dysregulation of miR-29c-3p (microRNA-29c-3p) plays an important role in various tumor processes. Our study investigates the expression of miR-29c-3p in LSCC and analyzes the correlation of its dysregulation with clinicopathologic parameters and prognosis. Methods The expression of hsa-miR-29c-3p in LSCC tissues and the adjacent normal laryngeal tissues was detected in 96 LSCC formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissues by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). The SPSS statistical software package (17.0) was used to analyze the associations between miR-29c-3p expressions and various clinicopathological characteristics. The overall survival (OS) was analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test, and we analyzed the independent factor of prognosis by Cox proportional hazard analysis. Results A downregulation of miR-29c-3p expression in LSCC was significantly correlated with smoking index, tumor size, tumor site, differentiation, T classification, TNM stage, and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05), but there was no correlation with age and alcohol consumption (P > 0.05). In the multivariate survival analysis, low miR-29c-3p expression was associated with shorter overall survival (P < 0.05). Furthermore, miR-29c expression was an independent prognostic factor for laryngeal cancer patients. Conclusions MiR-29c-3p has different expression levels at different stages of tumor progression, suggesting that miR-29c-3p may be a promising biomarker for evaluating the progression of LSCC and the prognosis of patients with LSCC. MiR-29c-3p can also be a novel molecular target for anti-laryngeal cancer therapy.

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