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M Labadie

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PubMed1991

Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration cytologic study of main pancreatic duct stenosis under pancreatographic guidance.

When pancreatography shows a stenosis of the main pancreatic duct in patients with normal or inconclusive ultrasound and computed tomography, the exact nature of such stenosis is sometimes difficult to precise before surgical exploration. In such cases, the authors systematically performed a percutaneous fine-needle aspiration cytologic study of the stenosis under pancreatographic guidance. Fifteen patients were referred because of suspected pancreatic malignancy. The tumor markers, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CA 19-9 were normal in 11 patients and elevated in one patient, whereas only CA 19-9 was elevated in three others. In 14 cases, both the ultrasound and computed tomography did not show any obvious pancreatic mass. The pancreatography was done through endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (12 patients) or percutaneously in case of failure at ERCP3 and showed a main pancreatic duct stenosis that underwent aspiration by percutaneous fine needle precisely positioned using biplane fluoroscopy. The aspirated material was then smeared on glass slides, air-dried, and stained by Giemsa. In nine of the 15 patients, cytologic study revealed adenocarcinoma. This was confirmed by surgery in five and by progressive deterioration followed by death in four. In six patients, cytologic study gave a nonmalignant result. Chronic pancreatitis was found in five of them, confirmed at surgery in three and based on uneventful follow-up of at least 12 months in two others. In one case, a pancreatic adenocarcinoma not detected by cytologic study was found at surgery. Thus, the sensitivity and specificity of this diagnostic approach were 90% and 100%, respectively. No serious complication was noticed. The authors conclude that when ultrasound and computed tomography are inconclusive, percutaneous fine-needle aspiration cytologic study of main pancreatic duct stenosis under pancreatographic guidance is a safe, simple, and helpful procedure in the investigation of patients with suspected pancreatic malignancy.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1990

[Metastatic pancreatic endocrine tumor with elevation of alpha-fetoprotein].

Hepatoma was diagnosed in a 47 year old man presenting with multiple liver tumors and elevated alpha-fetoprotein concentration (460 micrograms/l). Liver biopsy showed a poorly differentiated carcinoma. The discovery of 2 hypervascular tumors in the splenic area at celiac arteriography led to challenge the diagnosis: ultrasound guided-aspiration biopsy showed endocrine cells at the level of the hepatic and pancreatic tumors. The diagnosis of pancreatic islet cell tumor with liver secondaries was confirmed by the pathology of the operative specimen. During the following months, alpha-fetoprotein concentration steadily increased. The patient died 5 months later from widespread metastases. At necropsy, no evidence of hepatoma was found. Immunocytochemical study with antibody raised against alpha-fetoprotein was negative both at the level of the tumoral cells and of the liver cells around the tumor. This case adds a new cause to abnormally high plasma alpha-fetoprotein. As hepatoma and endocrine tumor metastatic to the liver could be difficult to differentiate, this new cause could be clinically relevant.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

[Possible value of variations in the serum alkaline DNAse activity in the prognosis of cancers of the upper respiratory-digestive tract treated by chemotherapy].

Variations in serum alkaline DNase activity before and repeatedly after standardized chemotherapy were examined in patients with head and neck carcinomas. The enzyme activity was measured by way of a modified spectrophotometric method. No variations of such activity observed in patients without therapeutic response or with minor response could be considered as a marker of primary or acquired resistance to chemotherapy. Distinct variations in serum alkaline DNase activity (a steep decrease after therapy followed a few weeks later by a regain of values higher than the initial value) correspond to complete or partial positive responses. Such observations of the variations in enzyme activity in relation to individual initial values measured before therapy could be considered as a reliable prognostic test for the therapy of many head and neck carcinomas.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Hepatocellular carcinoma: diagnosis by percutaneous fine needle biopsy.

One hundred fifty-nine cases of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) were reviewed from a series of 1060 cases of percutaneous fine needle biopsies of the liver. The biopsies were performed under ultrasonic guidance using a 22-gauge needle with a beveled tip. Specimens were obtained from the lesion and from areas of normal-appearing liver for comparison. Two sets of slides were prepared for Papanicolaou and Giemsa staining. In 147 cases (92%), the diagnosis of malignancy was established. In 134 cases (84%), the specific diagnosis of HCC was made. Fifty-four percent of the HCCs were well differentiated without cytonuclear abnormalities. In these cases, the diagnosis was made by comparison of specimens from the tumor with those obtained from the normal liver. Thirty-seven percent of the HCC were moderately differentiated with cytonuclear abnormalities. Nine percent of the HCCs were poorly differentiated, and in these cases, identification of glycogen on periodate-Schiff's procedure staining permitted differentiation from a metastatic tumor. In 9 cases, the aspirate was inadequate: there was insufficient tissue in 3 cases and the lesion was missed in the 6 other cases. In 3 cases, a biopsy of normal liver was not obtained and the diagnosis of HCC could only be suspected. Significant bleeding after biopsy occurred in 4 of 1060 cases, all with HCC.

Biopsy, Needle↗
PubMed1988

Percutaneous aspiration and drainage of hydatid cysts in the liver.

Percutaneous aspiration of hydatid cysts of the liver was performed in 13 patients, and subsequent percutaneous drainage was performed in three of the 13. Aspiration was performed with ultrasound or computed tomographic guidance with 22-gauge to 19-gauge needles. Analysis of the aspirated specimen established the diagnosis of hydatid cysts in nine of the 13 patients. Fragments of the laminated membrane were seen in seven cases, scolices in two cases, and hooklets in two cases. In the four cases with negative results on aspiration, the diagnosis was established with surgical findings in one case and unequivocal immunologic results in three cases. In two patients, a mild allergic reaction with temporary pruritus was observed. In three patients, percutaneous drainage was performed with a 5-F to 8.3-F catheter, and sterilization of the cyst was achieved by injection of a scolicidal agent. No complications occurred at the time of drainage, and no recurrences developed during 6 months to 1 year after drainage.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

[Determination of serum glycosylated proteins in normoglycemic patients with cancer].

The nitroblue tetrazolium "fructosamine" test was elaborated by Johnson et al. in 1982. It gives an easy evaluation of the degree of non enzymatic glycosylation of serum proteins. This degree, like the percentage of HbA1C, is a biochemical test of the average level of glycemia and so is useful in diabetic patient management. The authors test "fructosamine" with a Kone-Progress automated analyzer on blood collected without anticoagulant or antiglycolytic substances; if iodoacetate is added to the blood sample, they observed a partial inhibition of chemical reaction. The results of the tests carried on two groups of normoglycemic patients with localized and metastatic cancers don't show significant statistical difference with healthy subjects. The nitroblue tetrazolium test can be used to manage diabetics patients suffering from cancers; however for metastatic and cachectic patients, an accelerated turn-over of proteins might decrease the non enzymatic glycosylation degree.

Blood Glucose↗
PubMed1987

[Contribution of cytological punctures to the diagnosis of kidney tumors].

Analysis concerned 47 kidney tumours. Puncture was under ultrasonographic control using 22 G needles. The sample was obtained by suction. The authors then describe the technique of fixing and reading of smears. Four types of indications were adopted; diagnostic uncertainty between benign and malignant nature (22 cases), high risk surgical patients in whom a pre-operative histological diagnosis is very desirable (10 cases), search for a primary neoplasm in the presence of metastatic spread (5 cases), routine puncture of tumours seen by ultrasonography (10 cases). Puncture material was uninterpretable in 6 cases. In 26 cases of puncture-cytology could be compared with those of histological examination (nephrectomy or surgical biopsy). 3 puncture-cytology results were un-interpretable, whilst in 21 cases the correlation was perfect (17 malignant tumours and 4 benign tumours). In 1 case puncture-cytology led to suspicion of the malignant nature of the lesion. Puncture cytology was erroneous in one case (a malignant tumour confused with an angiomyolipoma). In 21 cases no sample was obtained and it was not possible to establish the correlation between cytological and histological results. Amongst these 21 cases 3 were uninterpretable whilst in 18 there was no evidence of error on the basis of the subsequent clinical course. No complications were seen and in particular no abdominal wall dissemination. Sensitivity of the method was of the order 80 to 87%. Interpretation of puncture-cytology is difficult in urothelial carcinomas, renal adenoma and oncocytoma. By contrast puncture-cytology is particularly reliable in angiomyolipoma and metastatic lesions of the kidney.

Biopsy, Needle↗
PubMed1986

Percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the pancreas.

Percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy of the pancreas allows to obtain without surgery a tissue proven diagnosis of focal lesions of the pancreas. Ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), or fluoroscopy are used to guide the positioning of the needle in the lesion. Various benign and malignant lesions can be diagnosed and the cytologic features of them are presented. The average sensitivity of the technique in the diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma is 80.5% in the literature. The use of percutaneous fine needle biopsy of the pancreas decreases the number of investigations to be done in a patient with pancreatic disease.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1986

Abdominal lesions: a prospective study of clinical efficacy of percutaneous fine-needle biopsy.

A prospective study was undertaken to assess the contribution of percutaneous fine-needle biopsy (PFNB) to the diagnostic workup and therapeutic management of 112 abdominal lesions in 106 patients (69 hepatic, 27 pancreatic, and 16 nondetermined). In 75% of the patients, PFNB contributed significantly to the diagnosis, in 22% it was of little help, and in 3% it confused the diagnosis. It confirmed a highly suspected diagnosis in 55% of patients and indicated a specific diagnosis that was not suspected in the remaining 45%. Results of PFNB guided treatment in 32% of cases, increased confidence in a previously planned therapy in 39%, and did not alter therapy in 29%. PFNB was instrumental in avoiding 61 planned invasive investigations and 11 surgical explorations, with a cost savings of about 35%. No significant complication was observed after PFNB.

Abdominal Neoplasms↗
PubMed1986

Ultrasonically guided fine-needle biopsy in focal intrahepatic lesions: six years' experience.

We report the results of 322 ultrasonically guided percutaneous fine-needle biopsies of focal intrahepatic lesions. The technique is original in several respects; it is an aspiration of both the lesion and normal-looking liver, and it includes both cytology and histology when the tiny cores are obtained. Cytology included Papanicolaou and Giemsa staining and other special staining when necessary. Sensitivity was 88.6% and specificity was 100% in the diagnosis of malignancy. Out of 141 metastases, 14 false negatives, 5 misclassifications, and 122 correct diagnoses were obtained. Out of 69 hepatomas the correct diagnosis of malignancy was made in 63 patients and of these the correct classification in 49. Complications occurred in six patients and marked hemorrhage in four. This technique is a simple, accurate, safe method for the diagnosis of focal intrahepatic lesions.

Biopsy, Needle↗
PubMed1985

Small, asymptomatic angiomyolipomas of the kidney.

Ultrasound (US) detected 27 small, asymptomatic renal angiomyolipomas in 18 patients. Twenty-five lesions were diffusely hyperechoic and 2 were heterogeneous. Nephrotomography was positive in 8 out of 12 patients (67%), CT in 12/14 (86%), and angiography in 10/14 (71%). Percutaneous fine-needle biopsy confirmed the diagnosis in 8 out of 12 patients (67%). Nephrotomography and angiography were nonspecific, whereas CT and biopsy were most specific because of the presence of fatty tissue. Angiography helped clarify the degree of vascularity of the masses. If the diagnosis can be made preoperatively, more conservative management can be undertaken.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1982

Percutaneous fine needle biopsy (P.F.N.B.) of intra-abdominal lesions.

Four hundred and seventeen percutaneous fine needle biopsies (P.F.N.B) have been performed in 405 patients. Two hundred and thirteen had a focal lesion of the liver, 116 a lesion of the pancreas, 74 an abdominal mass and 14 miscellaneous lesions. Real-time ultrasound has been used as a method of guidance in 90% of cases, fluoroscopy in 7% and computed tomography (CT) in 3%. The main indication for P.F.N.B. was detection of malignant lesions which represent 70% of the 338 proven cases. In these 338 cases, P.F.N.B. was successful in 310 (92%) and results were non-conclusive in 28 (8%). Sensitivity of P.F.N.B. in detection of malignancy of the liver, pancreas of abdominal masses was respectively 92%, 77% and 85%. Specificity was respectively 100%, 100% and 94%. Non-malignant lesions included benign solid tumours, cystic lesions or abscesses. Three symptomatic complications occurred in the 405 patients (0.75%). P.F.N.B. complements imaging procedures, especially real-time ultrasound, in obtaining a specific diagnosis of focal lesions within the abdomen.

Abdominal Neoplasms↗