Sarcomatoid
Case report: Radiological features of a case of desmoplastic malignant mesothelioma of peritoneum
Frontiers in Oncology 2024 December 11 [Link] Jingchao Wang, Heping Deng Abstract Desmoplastic malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is an extremely rare and aggressive subtype of sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma, originating from the mesothelial lining of body cavities. It is characterized by significant local invasiveness and poor prognosis. The nonspecific symptoms of DMPM often result in delayed…
Read MoreComparison of surgical treatment and systemic chemotherapy in patients with non-epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma
Asian Journal of Surgery 2024 November 29 [Link] Hacı Arak, Ahmet Feridun Işık, Maruf Şanlı, Ahmet Uluşan, Bekir Elma, Aydın Aytekin Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the most appropriate treatment options for patients with non-epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients with non-epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma who received treatment at our…
Read MoreReal-world outcomes for patients with pleural mesothelioma: A multisite retrospective cohort study
Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024 December [Link] Kar Ven Cavan Chow, Cassie Turner, Brett Hughes, Zarnie Lwin, Bryan Chan Abstract Aim: To evaluate the real-world treatment patterns and outcomes for patients with pleural mesothelioma (PM) in the era of immunotherapy. Methods: This retrospective audit included patients with PM diagnosed within three tertiary referral centers…
Read MoreFK228 suppress the growth of human malignant pleural mesothelioma tumor independent to epithelioid or non-epithelioid histology
Molecular Medicine 2024 May 31 [Link] James Mei-Lin Chan, Yuan-Ching Chang, Hua-Chen Chan, Hsiu-Chuan Chan, Wei-Chin Chang, Liu-Fang Wang, Tung-Hu Tsai, Yu-Jen Chen, Wen-Chien Huang Abstract Human malignant pleural mesothelioma (hMPM) is an aggressive, rare disease with a poor prognosis. Histologically, MPM is categorized into epithelioid, biphasic, and sarcomatoid subtypes, with the epithelioid subtype generally…
Read MoreSarcomatoid malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case of long-term recurrence-free survival following curative intent surgery alone
Surgical Case Reports 2024 May 31 [Link] Masatoshi Kanayama, Masaru Takenaka, Katsuma Yoshimatsu, Hiroki Matsumiya, Masataka Mori, Koji Kuroda3, Aya Nawata, Manabu Yasuda, Fumihiro Tanaka Abstract Background: Curative intent surgery may be indicated for some patients with resectable early stage malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). However, sarcomatoid MPM is a highly aggressive subtype for which curative…
Read MoreDifferential expression of DMD transcripts as a novel prognostic biomarker in histologically diverse mesotheliomas
Translational Lung Cancer Research 2024 April 29 [Link] Nancy Alnassar, Jonathan M J Derry, Giuseppe Luigi Banna, Dariusz C Gorecki Abstract Background: The identification of prognostic biomarkers is crucial for guiding treatment strategies in mesothelioma patients. The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene and its specific transcripts have been associated with patient survival in various tumours.…
Read MoreDiagnostic performance of immunohistochemistry markers for malignant pleural mesothelioma diagnosis and subtypes. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pathology, Research, and Practice 2024 March 30 [Link] Rafael Parra-Medina, Juan Pablo Castañeda-González, Viviana Chaves-Cabezas, Juan Pablo Alzate, Juan José Chaves Abstract Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) poses diagnostic challenges due to its resemblance to benign pleural pathologies and different histological subtypes. Several immunohistochemistry markers have been employed to aid in accurate diagnosis. Methods: The…
Read MoreDetailed clinical course of a patient with rapidly progressing sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma without p16 deletion with systemic haematogenous metastasis to soft tissues
BMJ Case Reports 2024 February 10 [Link] Keiichi Mizuhashi, Kenzo Okamoto, Kazuki Nabeshima, Takumi Kishimoto Abstract Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is difficult to differentiate from other mesotheliomas. Here, we describe the case of a man in his early 80s with sarcomatoid mesothelioma and a history of asbestos exposure. He initially presented with right-sided chest pain and was…
Read MoreBrief Report: Real-world toxicity and survival of combination immunotherapy in pleural mesothelioma – RIOMeso
Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2023 November 15 [Link] N McNamee, C Harvey, L Gray, T Khoo, L Lingam, B Zhang, U Nindra, P Y Yip, A Pal, T Clay, S Arulananda, M Itchins, N Pavlakis, S Kao, S Bowyer, V Chin, L Warburton, I Pires da Silva, T John, B Solomon, M Alexander, A Nagrial…
Read MoreTreatment with tumor-treating fields (TTFields) suppresses intercellular tunneling nanotube formation in vitro and upregulates immuno-oncologic biomarkers in vivo in malignant mesothelioma
eLife 2023 November 13 [Link] Akshat Sarkari, Sophie Korenfeld, Karina Deniz, Katherine Ladner, Phillip Wong, Sanyukta Padmanabhan, Rachel I Vogel, Laura A Sherer, Naomi Courtemanche, Clifford Steer, Kerem Wainer-Katsir, Emil Lou Abstract Disruption of intercellular communication within tumors is emerging as a novel potential strategy for cancer-directed therapy. Tumor-Treating Fields (TTFields) therapy is a treatment…
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