The metastatic pattern of colon cancer is typically well characterized,with initial dissemination occurring through regional lymphatics,followed by hematogenous spread.The most frequent sites of metastasis in colorect...The metastatic pattern of colon cancer is typically well characterized,with initial dissemination occurring through regional lymphatics,followed by hematogenous spread.The most frequent sites of metastasis in colorectal cancer(CRC)include regional lymph nodes(50%–70%),liver(35%–50%),lungs(21%),peritoneum(15%),and ovaries(13%).1 Isolated distant lymph node metastasis,particularly in the absence of concurrent systemic disease,is exceedingly rare in CRC.To date,only six cases of isolated axillary lymph node metastasis(ALNM)from colorectal primaries have been documented in the literature.1–6 Even more uncommon is the incidental discovery of malignant cells in anastomotic doughnuts following stoma reversal procedures.Herein,we report a rare case involving both the incidental histopathological detection of tumor cells within doughnuts during stoma closure and the subsequent development of isolated ALNM after curative resection of sigmoid colon carcinoma.展开更多
We read with great interest the Commentary written by Prof.Eom and Prof.Ryu entitled:“Is sentinel node navigation surgery feasible after non-curative endoscopic resection in patients with early gastric cancer?”.The ...We read with great interest the Commentary written by Prof.Eom and Prof.Ryu entitled:“Is sentinel node navigation surgery feasible after non-curative endoscopic resection in patients with early gastric cancer?”.The authors acknowledge that the“Expert consensus on multidisciplinary management of laparoscopic-endoscopic cooperative surgery combined with sentinel lymph node navigation surgery for early gastric cancer(2026 edition)”represents a meaningful advance in clinical applicability and critically appraises consensus 4,which addresses the role of sentinel node navigation surgery(SNNS)following non-curative endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)(1).展开更多
An interesting paper reporting the Chinese expert consensus for sentinel node navigation surgery(SNNS)was recently published in Chinese Journal of Cancer Research(CJCR)(1).Along with the increasing proportion of indiv...An interesting paper reporting the Chinese expert consensus for sentinel node navigation surgery(SNNS)was recently published in Chinese Journal of Cancer Research(CJCR)(1).Along with the increasing proportion of individuals with early gastric cancer(EGC),clinical interest in minimally invasive function-preserving surgeries such as SNNS,pylorus-preserving and proximal gastrectomy has gradually increased in East Asia(2).However SNNS remains controversial in clinical practice due to the limited evidence and ongoing debate regarding standardized protocols comparing pylorus-preserving and proximal gastrectomy(3).In this context,a Chinese expert consensus for SNNS is meaningful for the advancement of clinical applicability.展开更多
Lymph node invasion stands out as the most critical prognostic factor in gastric cancer.The extent of lymph node dissection required during curative gastric cancer surgery has long been debated.Japanese Gastric Cancer...Lymph node invasion stands out as the most critical prognostic factor in gastric cancer.The extent of lymph node dissection required during curative gastric cancer surgery has long been debated.Japanese Gastric Cancer Association was the first to define a classification system for regional gastric lymph node stations,numbering them from No.1 to No.16.This classification was later used to differentiate between different types of lymph node dissection,such as D1,D2 and D3.However,these definitions were often considered too complex to be universally adopted,resulting in wide variations of recommendations from one country to another and making it difficult to compare published studies.Moreover,the optimal extent of lymph node dissection remains uncertain,as the extensive dissections that where initially recommended are associated with significant morbidity without a clear survival benefit.Though gastrectomy with extended D2 lymphadenectomy is classified as a non-standard gastrectomy,its clinical significance has been evaluated in many studies.D2 plus superior mesenteric vein lymph node(No.14v)dissection is recommended when metastasis to No.6 nodes is suspected in the lower stomach,and D2 plus posterior surface of the pancreatic head(No.13)lymph node dissection may be an option in potentially curative gastrectomy for cancer invading the duodenum.No.14v lymph node dissection has been shown to improve overall survival in patients with distal gastric cancer,primarily in patients with clinical stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ distal gastric cancer.Furthermore,D2 plus lymphadenectomy showed a significantly higher 5-year overall survival rate(55.3%vs 43.9%)and a lower recurrence rate(51.5%vs 69.5%)then D2 standard dissection.The quality of lymphadenectomy may influence prognosis in gastric cancer patients.Both hospital volume and surgeon volume were important factors for the quality of radical gastrectomy.The purpose of this review is to support the extension of lymph node dissection based on the existing literature,including a comprehensive review of current definitions of lymphadenectomy.An outcome analysis is performed to assess the need for lymphadenectomy with removal of lymph nodes not included in the standard D2 lymphadenectomy in patients with distal gastric cancer,especially if the tumor is advanced.展开更多
Background:Lung invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma(LIMA)is a rare,unique,and heterogeneous subtype of lung cancer whose patterns of lymph node(LN)metastasis are unknown,and a consensus on LN dissection(LND)has not been ...Background:Lung invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma(LIMA)is a rare,unique,and heterogeneous subtype of lung cancer whose patterns of lymph node(LN)metastasis are unknown,and a consensus on LN dissection(LND)has not been reached.This study aimed to evaluate LN metastasis patterns in LIMAs and establish optimal LND strategies.Methods:Data about 19,596 LNs from 1474 LIMA patients collected between January 2010 and December 2021 at 8 lung cancer research centers and tertiary hospitals across China,and data from 5304 LIMA patients between 2004 and 2021 in the SEER database were analysed.Metastasis probabilities were calculated for each LN station to construct a metastasis atlas.Statistical methods,including LOWESS fitting,restricted cubic spline,Kaplan-Meier,and logistic regression analyses,were employed to identify optimal LND strategies.Results:Compared with non-mucinous adenocarcinoma patients,LIMA patients exhibited distinct clinicopathological features and a significantly lower probability of LN metastasis(4.20%vs.7.19%,P0.5)risk patients were 7,14,and 17,respectively.For those with uncertain metastatic risk,dissecting 18 LNs may be the most appropriate and robust strategy.Conclusions:This study systematically revealed the pattern of LIMA-specific LN metastasis and proposed a risk-stratified LND strategy.These recommendations balance the imperatives of accurate staging with the preservation of long-term patient prognosis,offering a practical guideline for surgical decision-making.展开更多
With the advancement of surgical techniques and enhanced management of early gastric cancer(EGC),minimally invasive function-preserving surgical approaches have emerged as a common goal for patients and clinicians.Lap...With the advancement of surgical techniques and enhanced management of early gastric cancer(EGC),minimally invasive function-preserving surgical approaches have emerged as a common goal for patients and clinicians.Laparoscopic-endoscopic cooperative surgery combined with sentinel lymph node navigation surgery(LECSSNNS)has drawn increasing interest because of its dual benefits of minimal invasiveness and organ function preservation.However,robust evidence-based support for guiding clinical implementation remains limited.To address this gap,we systematically evaluated available studies on the clinical application of LECS-SNNS in EGC and integrated expert insights to formulate 20 recommendations.These included preoperative assessment,surgical techniques,intraoperative endoscopic procedures,pathological evaluation,postoperative care,and follow-up.This consensus aimed to provide comprehensive guidance for the standardized application of LECS-SNNS,thereby advancing precise,minimally invasive,and function-preserving treatment for EGC.展开更多
Objectives:PSMA PET/CT(Prostate-Specific MembraneAntigen Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography)offers improved accuracy in detecting lymph node invasion(LNI)in prostate cancer(PC)patients,potentially reduci...Objectives:PSMA PET/CT(Prostate-Specific MembraneAntigen Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography)offers improved accuracy in detecting lymph node invasion(LNI)in prostate cancer(PC)patients,potentially reducing the need for extended pelvic lymph node dissection(ePLND).This study aims to evaluate a patient-tailored care pathway in which ePLND is performed only in patients with unfavorable intermediate-or high-risk PC who are deemed at risk for LNI based on PSMA PET/CT findings.Methods:In this interventional cohort study,81 patients were managed according to the new care pathway.ePLND was omitted in cases of negative PSMA PET/CT findings(N0M0),while those with positive PSMA PET/CT findings(N1M0)underwent ePLND.A comparator group of 81 patients was selected from a prospectively generated database for comparison.Results:The intervention group experienced a 75% reduction in the number of ePLNDs performed compared to the comparator group(p<0.001).ePLND-related complications were significantly lower in the intervention group(p=0.008).No significant difference was observed in 3-year biochemical-recurrence free survival(BRFS)between the two groups(p=0.958).Conclusion:Omitting ePLND in patients with negative PSMA PET/CT findings(N0M0)leads to a substantial reduction in the number of ePLNDs performed,resulting in a decrease in morbidity,without compromising early oncological outcomes.展开更多
In complex network analysis,node ranking is vital for propagation prediction,structural optimization,and intervention strategy design,yet existing methods often fail to effectively integrate community information in d...In complex network analysis,node ranking is vital for propagation prediction,structural optimization,and intervention strategy design,yet existing methods often fail to effectively integrate community information in dynamic settings.To address this,this paper proposes a node ranking method that combines graph attention mechanisms with contrastive learning.Community detection is employed to extract node-level community features,and a joint embedding module is designed to fuse global and local structures,thereby incorporating community information into node representations.Based on this,a multi-layer graph attention network adaptively learns node and neighborhood features,while contrastive learning mitigates interference from dynamic evolution and strengthens the model's ability to capture multi-scale structural differences.Experiments on multiple dynamic network datasets show that the proposed method significantly outperforms existing approaches in ranking accuracy,particularly in networks with higher average degrees and clearer community structures.These results validate the effectiveness of the method in enhancing feature representation and modeling multi-scale dynamic node influence.展开更多
Dendritic cell(DC)vaccines represent a promising immunotherapeutic strategy by eliciting potent anti-tumor immunity.However,their clinical application remains limited due to poor lymph node(LN)targeting and inadequate...Dendritic cell(DC)vaccines represent a promising immunotherapeutic strategy by eliciting potent anti-tumor immunity.However,their clinical application remains limited due to poor lymph node(LN)targeting and inadequate T cell activation.Here,we developed an LN-targeted cell-nanoadjuvant conjugate by click-chemistry conjugation of anti-PD-1 antibodies(αPD-1)and Resiquimod(R848)liposomes to DC vaccines(DCVs)(DCV-αPD-1/Lipo)to enhance DC-T cell crosstalk for cancer immunotherapy.DCV-αPD-1/Lipo maintains higher co-stimulatory molecule expression and antigen presentation with enhanced LN targeting efficiency than conventional DC vaccines.The surface-conjugatedαPD-1 increases DC-T cell adhesion by 4.97-fold while amplifying the IFN-γ/IL-12 positive feedback loop,thereby potentiating T cell activity and augmenting effector T cells and other immune cells mediated anti-tumor efficacy.This multifunctional integration of adaptive DC therapy,nanoadjuvants and checkpoint blockade establishes an effective approach for next-generation DC therapy.展开更多
Existing numerical methods for complex composites, such as multiscale simulation and neural network algorithms, face significant limitations. Multiscale techniques are often prohibitively expensive for large models, w...Existing numerical methods for complex composites, such as multiscale simulation and neural network algorithms, face significant limitations. Multiscale techniques are often prohibitively expensive for large models, while neural networks struggle to represent underlying microscopic material properties. To overcome these challenges, a meso-micro scale numerical method using a virtual node approach is developed in this study. A Wbraid/Al/Epoxy functional structural material is fabricated, and a representative periodic unit cell is identified based on its architecture. The complex structure is then discretized into nodes, and mechanical interactions are governed by pre-defined computation rules. This virtual node method is systematically compared against both multiscale simulation and a neural network algorithm, with validation provided through mechanical experiments. The results demonstrate that the nodal operation strategy significantly reduces computational resource requirements. By quantifying microscopic bonding with coefficients, explicit interface treatment is avoided, granting the method strong adaptability to lattice materials. The method can simulate extremely complex structures using parameters from simple tests and is suited for large systems. Compared to three-point bending experiments, errors for multiscale, virtual node, and neural network methods were 12.4%, 6.9%, and 34.5%, respectively. Under dynamic compression, the errors were 2.7%, 9.3%, and 15.43%. The virtual node method demonstrated superior accuracy under static conditions, enabling efficient prediction and auxiliary development of complex structural materials.展开更多
Objective:Robot-assisted post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection(R-PC-RPLND)is increasingly used as an alternative to open surgery for metastatic testicular cancer.This study aimed to summarize the exp...Objective:Robot-assisted post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection(R-PC-RPLND)is increasingly used as an alternative to open surgery for metastatic testicular cancer.This study aimed to summarize the experience with lateral and supine approaches in R-PC-RPLND for metastatic non-seminomatous germ cell tumors,applied based on different clinical indications.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of 42 consecutive patients who underwent R-PC-RPLND at our tertiary cancer center from May 2016 to July 2023.Patients were categorized based on the surgical approach used:lateral position(28 patients)or supine position(14 patients).Data on perioperative outcomes,complications,and oncological efficacy were assessed and reported using descriptive statistics.Results:The median patient age was 28.0(interquartile range[IQR]:23.5-30.5)years,and the median body mass index was 22.7(IQR:19.9-24.2)kg/m2.The median operative time was 167.5(IQR:135.0-216.0)min,and the median estimated blood loss was 100.0(IQR:50.0-200.0)mL.Vascular injuries occurred in 4.8% of the cases,with no conversions to open surgery required.Postoperative complications were observed in 14% of the patients,all classified as ClavieneDindo grades IeII.Histopathological examination revealed necrosis or fibrosis in 43% of the cases,teratoma in 31%,and viable germ cell tumor in 26%.During a median follow-up of 22.0(IQR:16.0-30.5)months,17% of the patients experienced relapse,with a median time to relapse of 5.0(IQR:4.0-7.0)months.Conclusion:Both lateral and supine approaches for R-PC-RPLND demonstrated favorable surgical and oncological outcomes,with acceptable operative times,minimal blood loss,low complication rates,and effective oncological control.The choice between these approaches should consider patient-specific factors and surgeon expertise,allowing for tailored treatment that optimizes outcomes.展开更多
Objective:The current pathological diagnosis of lymph node metastasis is time-consuming,labor-intensive,and dependent on sectioning of paraffin blocks.Herein,in a prospective cohort of patients with breast cancer,we v...Objective:The current pathological diagnosis of lymph node metastasis is time-consuming,labor-intensive,and dependent on sectioning of paraffin blocks.Herein,in a prospective cohort of patients with breast cancer,we validated dynamic full-field optical coherence tomography(D-FFOCT),a virtual pathology tool integrating deep learning for nodal metastasis detection,and offering rapid and label-free histologic approximations of fresh tissues.Methods:In a prospective dual-center cohort of 155 patients with breast cancer,747 freshly bisected lymph node slides were obtained via D-FFOCT.Surgeons interpreted each slide with histopathology as the gold standard.A deep learning model was trained on 28,911 patches(corresponding to 590 slides)and tested on 7,736 patches(corresponding to 157 slides).The results were mapped to the slide level for potential intraoperative evaluation.Results:D-FFOCT strongly correlated with hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)-stained histological images.Surgeons achieved 97.10%specificity in nodal diagnosis with D-FFOCT.The performance of the artificial intelligence(AI)model was not inferior to that of human experts and had a sensitivity/specificity of 87.88%/91.94%and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.899 at the slide level.The human–AI collaborative system reduced labor requirements by 75%and increased the specificity by 6.5%,to 98.39%.Conclusions:D-FFOCT has excellent potential as a tool for assessing lymph node metastatic status without tissue preparation or consumption.The integration of D-FFOCT with deep learning decreases labor demands and maintains high accuracy,thereby enabling streamlined nodal prediction independent of routine pathology procedures.展开更多
BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning ofte...BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning often fail to capture the sparse and diagnostically critical features of metastatic potential.AIM To develop and validate a case-level multiple-instance learning(MIL)framework mimicking a pathologist's comprehensive review and improve T3/T4 CRC LNM prediction.METHODS The whole-slide images of 130 patients with T3/T4 CRC were retrospectively collected.A case-level MIL framework utilising the CONCH v1.5 and UNI2-h deep learning models was trained on features from all haematoxylin and eosinstained primary tumour slides for each patient.These pathological features were subsequently integrated with clinical data,and model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve(AUC).RESULTS The case-level framework demonstrated superior LNM prediction over slide-level training,with the CONCH v1.5 model achieving a mean AUC(±SD)of 0.899±0.033 vs 0.814±0.083,respectively.Integrating pathology features with clinical data further enhanced performance,yielding a top model with a mean AUC of 0.904±0.047,in sharp contrast to a clinical-only model(mean AUC 0.584±0.084).Crucially,a pathologist’s review confirmed that the model-identified high-attention regions correspond to known high-risk histopathological features.CONCLUSION A case-level MIL framework provides a superior approach for predicting LNM in advanced CRC.This method shows promise for risk stratification and therapy decisions,requiring further validation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)followed by radical resection is the standard for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).The tumor regression grade(TRG)of the primary tumor is a known prognostic marker,but...BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)followed by radical resection is the standard for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).The tumor regression grade(TRG)of the primary tumor is a known prognostic marker,but its value may be limited by lymph node(LN)status.Assessment of treatment response in LNs is not standardized.AIM To determine the prognostic significance of both primary TRG and a novel LN regression grade(LRG)in patients with LARC after nCRT and surgery.METHODS The study cohort included patients with LARC who received nCRT and subsequent radical resection from January 2022 to March 2025.The impacts of TRG and LRG scores were assessed.RESULTS During the study period,155 patients underwent long-course nCRT followed by radical rectal resection.Overall,51(32.9%)patients developed recurrence,and 34(21.9%)patients died over the follow-up period.The 5-year overall survival(OS)was 66.1%,and the 5-year disease-free survival(DFS)was 59.5%.With all patients taken into consideration,TRG had no significant correlation with OS(P=0.11)and DFS(P=0.18).Conversely,TRG was significantly associated with DFS(P=0.01)in the 92 patients with ypN0.After excluding patients without LN metastasis,LRG was significantly associated with OS(P=0.001)and DFS(P=0.04).Furthermore,LRG was an independent predictor for mortality(hazard ratio=1.533,P=0.0002)and recurrence(hazard ratio=1.278,P=0.01).CONCLUSION Among patients with advanced rectal cancer after nCRT,TRG emerged as a predictive factor solely limited to patients with ypN0.In patients with LN metastasis,LRG could have independent prognostic significance.展开更多
The Internet of Things(IoT)enables seamless real-time monitoring and data exchange across distributed and heterogeneous environments with wireless sensor networks(WSNs).The open architecture and resource constraints o...The Internet of Things(IoT)enables seamless real-time monitoring and data exchange across distributed and heterogeneous environments with wireless sensor networks(WSNs).The open architecture and resource constraints of wireless sensor networks(WSNs)make them highly vulnerable to internal security threats caused by malicious or compromised nodes,particularly in Internet of Things(IoT)environments.To address this issue,we proposed Dynamic Trust Evaluation Model(DTEM),designed to provide a secure,scalable,and efficient framework for IoT-based WSNs.The proposed model identifies the role of trust management in routing,data aggregation,and intrusion detection,including trust-based protocols.DTEM incorporates a lightweight elliptic curve cryptography(ECC)mechanism to ensure secure communication,protect trust information from manipulation,and enhance overall system reliability.In addition,machine learning techniques are employed to improve malicious node classification accuracy.Component-wise analysis demonstrates that the dynamic trust evaluation forms the core detection mechanism,while ECC enhances communication security and machine learning improves malicious node classification accuracy.A large-scale network simulation is conducted to evaluate DTEM’s performance under various attack scenarios.Results demonstrate improved malicious node detection accuracy,higher packet delivery ratios,reduced energy consumption,and lower communication overheads.The proposed DTEM framework proves to be a robust and scalable solution for securing IoT-based wireless sensor networks,making it suitable for real-world applications.展开更多
BACKGROUND Early screening,preoperative staging,and diagnosis of lymph node metastasis are crucial for improving the prognosis of gastric cancer(GC).AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of combined multidetector compu...BACKGROUND Early screening,preoperative staging,and diagnosis of lymph node metastasis are crucial for improving the prognosis of gastric cancer(GC).AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of combined multidetector computed tomography(MDCT)and gastrointestinal endoscopy for GC screening,preoperative staging,and lymph node metastasis detection,thereby providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.METHODS In this retrospective study clinical and imaging data of 134 patients with suspected GC who were admitted between January 2023 and October 2024 were initially reviewed.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,102 patients were finally enrolled in the analysis.All enrolled patients had undergone both MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy examinations prior to surgical intervention.Preoperative clinical staging and lymph node metastasis findings were compared with pathological results.RESULTS The combined use of MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrated a sensitivity of 98.53%,specificity of 97.06%,accuracy of 98.04%,positive predictive value of 98.53%,and negative predictive value of 97.06%for diagnosing GC.These factors were all significantly higher than those of MDCT or endoscopy alone(P<0.05).The accuracy rates of the combined approach for detecting clinical T and N stages were 97.06%and 92.65%,respectively,outperforming MDCT alone(86.76%and 79.41%)and endoscopy alone(85.29%and 70.59%)(P<0.05).Among 68 patients with confirmed GC,50(73.53%)were pathologically diagnosed with lymph node metastasis.The accuracy for detecting lymph node metastasis was 66.00%with endoscopy,76.00%with MDCT,and 92.00%with the combined approach,all with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined application of MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy enhanced diagnostic accuracy for GC,provided greater consistency in preoperative staging,and improved the detection of lymph node metastasis,thereby demonstrating significant clinical utility.展开更多
Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma(PSP)was first reported by Liebow and Hubbell(1956).It was initially called pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma(PSH)because it was thought to be derived from endothelial cells with rich va...Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma(PSP)was first reported by Liebow and Hubbell(1956).It was initially called pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma(PSH)because it was thought to be derived from endothelial cells with rich vascularity.However,the 2015 World Health Organization Classification of Lung Tumors removed the term"sclerosing hemangioma,1 since these tumors lack vascular origin(Travis et al.2015),and the renamed tumor was considered a rare and benign lung tumor.However,several reports have described PSP with lymph node metastasis(Soo et al.,2017).Thus,PSP is not always benign and has the potential to metastasize.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is the fifth most prevalent and fourth most lethal malignancy globally.China bears a disproportionately high burden,accounting for 44.0%of new cases and 48.6%of deaths worldwide.In early G...BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is the fifth most prevalent and fourth most lethal malignancy globally.China bears a disproportionately high burden,accounting for 44.0%of new cases and 48.6%of deaths worldwide.In early GC(EGC),the presence of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is a critical prognostic determinant that directly guides therapeutic strategy.While multi-detector computed tomography(CT)and serum biomarkers carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)/carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9)are established diagnostic tools,each demonstrates limited efficacy when used independently.This study therefore aims to verify whether a combined diagnostic approach integrating multi-detector CT(MDCT)with serum CEA/CA19-9 can significantly improve the accuracy of LNM detection in EGC patients.AIM To investigate the diagnostic value of CT combined with CEA or CA19-9 for detecting LNM in EGC.METHODS This retrospective study included 120 patients with EGC confirmed by gastroscopic biopsy at our institution(Huai’an Hospital of Huai’an City)between February 2024 and August 2024.Based on postoperative pathological findings,participants were categorized into a LNM group(n=60)and a non-metastasis group(n=60).All patients underwent MDCT scanning and serum CEA and CA19-9 level measurements.The diagnostic efficacy of CT,CEA,and CA19-9 alone and in combination was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Kappa consistency analysis.RESULTS Serum analysis showed significantly elevated CEA and CA19-9 levels and higher positivity rates in the metastasis group(P<0.0001).ROC analysis yielded area under the curves of 0.9443(CEA)and 0.9292(CA19-9),with Kappa values of 0.683 and 0.650,respectively.CT revealed significantly greater short-axis diameter,CT attenuation,blood volume,and permeability in metastatic nodes(P<0.05),whereas blood flow and mean transit time showed no significant differences.CT alone demonstrated 85.00%sensitivity and 95.00%specificity(Kappa=0.800).Combined diagnosis improved sensitivity to 91.67%(CT+CEA)and 90.00%(CT+CA19-9),with specificities of 90.00%and 88.33%,respectively.CONCLUSION The combination of CT with CEA or CA19-9 improves sensitivity for detecting LNM in EGC,supporting personalized treatment planning and demonstrating clinical value.展开更多
摘要The metastatic pattern of colon cancer is typically well characterized,with initial dissemination occurring through regional lymphatics,followed by hematogenous spread.The most frequent sites of metastasis in colorectal cancer(CRC)include regional lymph nodes(50%–70%),liver(35%–50%),lungs(21%),peritoneum(15%),and ovaries(13%).1 Isolated distant lymph node metastasis,particularly in the absence of concurrent systemic disease,is exceedingly rare in CRC.To date,only six cases of isolated axillary lymph node metastasis(ALNM)from colorectal primaries have been documented in the literature.1–6 Even more uncommon is the incidental discovery of malignant cells in anastomotic doughnuts following stoma reversal procedures.Herein,we report a rare case involving both the incidental histopathological detection of tumor cells within doughnuts during stoma closure and the subsequent development of isolated ALNM after curative resection of sigmoid colon carcinoma.
基金supported by Beijing Research Ward Excellence Program(No.BRWEP2024W162020100,BRWEP2024W162020112,BRWEP2024W162020114)Clinical Research Special Project of the Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Research Center of the National Health Commission(No.WKZX2026BS0212)+7 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82300646)Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024ZD0520600)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.7232334)Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program(No.PX2020001,PX20240103)Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(No.2024-2-2028)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission AI+Health Collaborative Innovation Cultivation Project(No.Z241100007724004)Excellent Plan for Medicine Innovation and Translation Project(No.YC202401QX0824)Beijing Integrated Medical Association Clinical Research Funding Program[No.ZHKY-2025-1869(B012)]。
摘要We read with great interest the Commentary written by Prof.Eom and Prof.Ryu entitled:“Is sentinel node navigation surgery feasible after non-curative endoscopic resection in patients with early gastric cancer?”.The authors acknowledge that the“Expert consensus on multidisciplinary management of laparoscopic-endoscopic cooperative surgery combined with sentinel lymph node navigation surgery for early gastric cancer(2026 edition)”represents a meaningful advance in clinical applicability and critically appraises consensus 4,which addresses the role of sentinel node navigation surgery(SNNS)following non-curative endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD)(1).
基金supported by the National Cancer Center of the Republic of Korea(No.2311380-4)。
摘要An interesting paper reporting the Chinese expert consensus for sentinel node navigation surgery(SNNS)was recently published in Chinese Journal of Cancer Research(CJCR)(1).Along with the increasing proportion of individuals with early gastric cancer(EGC),clinical interest in minimally invasive function-preserving surgeries such as SNNS,pylorus-preserving and proximal gastrectomy has gradually increased in East Asia(2).However SNNS remains controversial in clinical practice due to the limited evidence and ongoing debate regarding standardized protocols comparing pylorus-preserving and proximal gastrectomy(3).In this context,a Chinese expert consensus for SNNS is meaningful for the advancement of clinical applicability.
摘要Lymph node invasion stands out as the most critical prognostic factor in gastric cancer.The extent of lymph node dissection required during curative gastric cancer surgery has long been debated.Japanese Gastric Cancer Association was the first to define a classification system for regional gastric lymph node stations,numbering them from No.1 to No.16.This classification was later used to differentiate between different types of lymph node dissection,such as D1,D2 and D3.However,these definitions were often considered too complex to be universally adopted,resulting in wide variations of recommendations from one country to another and making it difficult to compare published studies.Moreover,the optimal extent of lymph node dissection remains uncertain,as the extensive dissections that where initially recommended are associated with significant morbidity without a clear survival benefit.Though gastrectomy with extended D2 lymphadenectomy is classified as a non-standard gastrectomy,its clinical significance has been evaluated in many studies.D2 plus superior mesenteric vein lymph node(No.14v)dissection is recommended when metastasis to No.6 nodes is suspected in the lower stomach,and D2 plus posterior surface of the pancreatic head(No.13)lymph node dissection may be an option in potentially curative gastrectomy for cancer invading the duodenum.No.14v lymph node dissection has been shown to improve overall survival in patients with distal gastric cancer,primarily in patients with clinical stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ distal gastric cancer.Furthermore,D2 plus lymphadenectomy showed a significantly higher 5-year overall survival rate(55.3%vs 43.9%)and a lower recurrence rate(51.5%vs 69.5%)then D2 standard dissection.The quality of lymphadenectomy may influence prognosis in gastric cancer patients.Both hospital volume and surgeon volume were important factors for the quality of radical gastrectomy.The purpose of this review is to support the extension of lymph node dissection based on the existing literature,including a comprehensive review of current definitions of lymphadenectomy.An outcome analysis is performed to assess the need for lymphadenectomy with removal of lymph nodes not included in the standard D2 lymphadenectomy in patients with distal gastric cancer,especially if the tumor is advanced.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82203154)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3332024205)+3 种基金the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)(2025-I2M-C&T-B-058,2025-I2M-C&T-B-011)the Beijing Hope Run Special Fund of Cancer Foundation of China(LC2021L01)the National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding and Cooperation Fund of CHCAMS Beijing&Langfang&SZCH(CFA202501002,CFA202503003)the National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding(LC2024D01).
摘要Background:Lung invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma(LIMA)is a rare,unique,and heterogeneous subtype of lung cancer whose patterns of lymph node(LN)metastasis are unknown,and a consensus on LN dissection(LND)has not been reached.This study aimed to evaluate LN metastasis patterns in LIMAs and establish optimal LND strategies.Methods:Data about 19,596 LNs from 1474 LIMA patients collected between January 2010 and December 2021 at 8 lung cancer research centers and tertiary hospitals across China,and data from 5304 LIMA patients between 2004 and 2021 in the SEER database were analysed.Metastasis probabilities were calculated for each LN station to construct a metastasis atlas.Statistical methods,including LOWESS fitting,restricted cubic spline,Kaplan-Meier,and logistic regression analyses,were employed to identify optimal LND strategies.Results:Compared with non-mucinous adenocarcinoma patients,LIMA patients exhibited distinct clinicopathological features and a significantly lower probability of LN metastasis(4.20%vs.7.19%,P0.5)risk patients were 7,14,and 17,respectively.For those with uncertain metastatic risk,dissecting 18 LNs may be the most appropriate and robust strategy.Conclusions:This study systematically revealed the pattern of LIMA-specific LN metastasis and proposed a risk-stratified LND strategy.These recommendations balance the imperatives of accurate staging with the preservation of long-term patient prognosis,offering a practical guideline for surgical decision-making.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2507406)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82300646)+6 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.7232334)Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals Incubating Program(No.PX2024002,PX2020001)Capital Fund for Health Development Scientific Research(No.2024-2-2028)Beijing Municipal Science&Technology Commission AI+Health Collaborative Innovation Cultivation Project(No.Z241100007724004)Research Ward Excellence Program of Beijing Municipal Health Commission(No.BRWEP2024W162020100,BRWEP2024W162020112,BRWEP2024W162020114)Excellent Plan for Capital Medicine Scientific and Technological Innovation Achievement Transformation Promotion Plan(No.YC202401QX0824)Clinical Scientific Research Fund of Beijing Integrated Medical Association[No.ZHKY-2025-1869(B012)]。
摘要With the advancement of surgical techniques and enhanced management of early gastric cancer(EGC),minimally invasive function-preserving surgical approaches have emerged as a common goal for patients and clinicians.Laparoscopic-endoscopic cooperative surgery combined with sentinel lymph node navigation surgery(LECSSNNS)has drawn increasing interest because of its dual benefits of minimal invasiveness and organ function preservation.However,robust evidence-based support for guiding clinical implementation remains limited.To address this gap,we systematically evaluated available studies on the clinical application of LECS-SNNS in EGC and integrated expert insights to formulate 20 recommendations.These included preoperative assessment,surgical techniques,intraoperative endoscopic procedures,pathological evaluation,postoperative care,and follow-up.This consensus aimed to provide comprehensive guidance for the standardized application of LECS-SNNS,thereby advancing precise,minimally invasive,and function-preserving treatment for EGC.
基金supported by a grant from Kom op tegen Kanker(Stand Up to Cancer,Belgium).
摘要Objectives:PSMA PET/CT(Prostate-Specific MembraneAntigen Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography)offers improved accuracy in detecting lymph node invasion(LNI)in prostate cancer(PC)patients,potentially reducing the need for extended pelvic lymph node dissection(ePLND).This study aims to evaluate a patient-tailored care pathway in which ePLND is performed only in patients with unfavorable intermediate-or high-risk PC who are deemed at risk for LNI based on PSMA PET/CT findings.Methods:In this interventional cohort study,81 patients were managed according to the new care pathway.ePLND was omitted in cases of negative PSMA PET/CT findings(N0M0),while those with positive PSMA PET/CT findings(N1M0)underwent ePLND.A comparator group of 81 patients was selected from a prospectively generated database for comparison.Results:The intervention group experienced a 75% reduction in the number of ePLNDs performed compared to the comparator group(p<0.001).ePLND-related complications were significantly lower in the intervention group(p=0.008).No significant difference was observed in 3-year biochemical-recurrence free survival(BRFS)between the two groups(p=0.958).Conclusion:Omitting ePLND in patients with negative PSMA PET/CT findings(N0M0)leads to a substantial reduction in the number of ePLNDs performed,resulting in a decrease in morbidity,without compromising early oncological outcomes.
摘要In complex network analysis,node ranking is vital for propagation prediction,structural optimization,and intervention strategy design,yet existing methods often fail to effectively integrate community information in dynamic settings.To address this,this paper proposes a node ranking method that combines graph attention mechanisms with contrastive learning.Community detection is employed to extract node-level community features,and a joint embedding module is designed to fuse global and local structures,thereby incorporating community information into node representations.Based on this,a multi-layer graph attention network adaptively learns node and neighborhood features,while contrastive learning mitigates interference from dynamic evolution and strengthens the model's ability to capture multi-scale structural differences.Experiments on multiple dynamic network datasets show that the proposed method significantly outperforms existing approaches in ranking accuracy,particularly in networks with higher average degrees and clearer community structures.These results validate the effectiveness of the method in enhancing feature representation and modeling multi-scale dynamic node influence.
基金Financial supports from Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Grant(XDC0290302)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32130058 and 32170935)+2 种基金National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC3401404)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(24J22800600,China)Shandong Laboratory Program(SYS202205,China)are gratefully acknowledged.
摘要Dendritic cell(DC)vaccines represent a promising immunotherapeutic strategy by eliciting potent anti-tumor immunity.However,their clinical application remains limited due to poor lymph node(LN)targeting and inadequate T cell activation.Here,we developed an LN-targeted cell-nanoadjuvant conjugate by click-chemistry conjugation of anti-PD-1 antibodies(αPD-1)and Resiquimod(R848)liposomes to DC vaccines(DCVs)(DCV-αPD-1/Lipo)to enhance DC-T cell crosstalk for cancer immunotherapy.DCV-αPD-1/Lipo maintains higher co-stimulatory molecule expression and antigen presentation with enhanced LN targeting efficiency than conventional DC vaccines.The surface-conjugatedαPD-1 increases DC-T cell adhesion by 4.97-fold while amplifying the IFN-γ/IL-12 positive feedback loop,thereby potentiating T cell activity and augmenting effector T cells and other immune cells mediated anti-tumor efficacy.This multifunctional integration of adaptive DC therapy,nanoadjuvants and checkpoint blockade establishes an effective approach for next-generation DC therapy.
摘要Existing numerical methods for complex composites, such as multiscale simulation and neural network algorithms, face significant limitations. Multiscale techniques are often prohibitively expensive for large models, while neural networks struggle to represent underlying microscopic material properties. To overcome these challenges, a meso-micro scale numerical method using a virtual node approach is developed in this study. A Wbraid/Al/Epoxy functional structural material is fabricated, and a representative periodic unit cell is identified based on its architecture. The complex structure is then discretized into nodes, and mechanical interactions are governed by pre-defined computation rules. This virtual node method is systematically compared against both multiscale simulation and a neural network algorithm, with validation provided through mechanical experiments. The results demonstrate that the nodal operation strategy significantly reduces computational resource requirements. By quantifying microscopic bonding with coefficients, explicit interface treatment is avoided, granting the method strong adaptability to lattice materials. The method can simulate extremely complex structures using parameters from simple tests and is suited for large systems. Compared to three-point bending experiments, errors for multiscale, virtual node, and neural network methods were 12.4%, 6.9%, and 34.5%, respectively. Under dynamic compression, the errors were 2.7%, 9.3%, and 15.43%. The virtual node method demonstrated superior accuracy under static conditions, enabling efficient prediction and auxiliary development of complex structural materials.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82473345 to Li X)Guangzhou Science and Technology Foundation and Application Foundation Research Project(No.2023A04J1783 to Li X).
摘要Objective:Robot-assisted post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection(R-PC-RPLND)is increasingly used as an alternative to open surgery for metastatic testicular cancer.This study aimed to summarize the experience with lateral and supine approaches in R-PC-RPLND for metastatic non-seminomatous germ cell tumors,applied based on different clinical indications.Methods:We conducted a retrospective analysis of 42 consecutive patients who underwent R-PC-RPLND at our tertiary cancer center from May 2016 to July 2023.Patients were categorized based on the surgical approach used:lateral position(28 patients)or supine position(14 patients).Data on perioperative outcomes,complications,and oncological efficacy were assessed and reported using descriptive statistics.Results:The median patient age was 28.0(interquartile range[IQR]:23.5-30.5)years,and the median body mass index was 22.7(IQR:19.9-24.2)kg/m2.The median operative time was 167.5(IQR:135.0-216.0)min,and the median estimated blood loss was 100.0(IQR:50.0-200.0)mL.Vascular injuries occurred in 4.8% of the cases,with no conversions to open surgery required.Postoperative complications were observed in 14% of the patients,all classified as ClavieneDindo grades IeII.Histopathological examination revealed necrosis or fibrosis in 43% of the cases,teratoma in 31%,and viable germ cell tumor in 26%.During a median follow-up of 22.0(IQR:16.0-30.5)months,17% of the patients experienced relapse,with a median time to relapse of 5.0(IQR:4.0-7.0)months.Conclusion:Both lateral and supine approaches for R-PC-RPLND demonstrated favorable surgical and oncological outcomes,with acceptable operative times,minimal blood loss,low complication rates,and effective oncological control.The choice between these approaches should consider patient-specific factors and surgeon expertise,allowing for tailored treatment that optimizes outcomes.
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFC3405303)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.7242281 and 7244427)Research and Development Fund of Peking University People’s Hospital(Grant No.RDZH2024-03 and RDEB2025-25).
摘要Objective:The current pathological diagnosis of lymph node metastasis is time-consuming,labor-intensive,and dependent on sectioning of paraffin blocks.Herein,in a prospective cohort of patients with breast cancer,we validated dynamic full-field optical coherence tomography(D-FFOCT),a virtual pathology tool integrating deep learning for nodal metastasis detection,and offering rapid and label-free histologic approximations of fresh tissues.Methods:In a prospective dual-center cohort of 155 patients with breast cancer,747 freshly bisected lymph node slides were obtained via D-FFOCT.Surgeons interpreted each slide with histopathology as the gold standard.A deep learning model was trained on 28,911 patches(corresponding to 590 slides)and tested on 7,736 patches(corresponding to 157 slides).The results were mapped to the slide level for potential intraoperative evaluation.Results:D-FFOCT strongly correlated with hematoxylin and eosin(H&E)-stained histological images.Surgeons achieved 97.10%specificity in nodal diagnosis with D-FFOCT.The performance of the artificial intelligence(AI)model was not inferior to that of human experts and had a sensitivity/specificity of 87.88%/91.94%and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.899 at the slide level.The human–AI collaborative system reduced labor requirements by 75%and increased the specificity by 6.5%,to 98.39%.Conclusions:D-FFOCT has excellent potential as a tool for assessing lymph node metastatic status without tissue preparation or consumption.The integration of D-FFOCT with deep learning decreases labor demands and maintains high accuracy,thereby enabling streamlined nodal prediction independent of routine pathology procedures.
基金Supported by Chongqing Medical Scientific Research Project(Joint Project of Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau),No.2023MSXM060.
摘要BACKGROUND The accurate prediction of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is crucial for managing locally advanced(T3/T4)colorectal cancer(CRC).However,both traditional histopathology and standard slide-level deep learning often fail to capture the sparse and diagnostically critical features of metastatic potential.AIM To develop and validate a case-level multiple-instance learning(MIL)framework mimicking a pathologist's comprehensive review and improve T3/T4 CRC LNM prediction.METHODS The whole-slide images of 130 patients with T3/T4 CRC were retrospectively collected.A case-level MIL framework utilising the CONCH v1.5 and UNI2-h deep learning models was trained on features from all haematoxylin and eosinstained primary tumour slides for each patient.These pathological features were subsequently integrated with clinical data,and model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve(AUC).RESULTS The case-level framework demonstrated superior LNM prediction over slide-level training,with the CONCH v1.5 model achieving a mean AUC(±SD)of 0.899±0.033 vs 0.814±0.083,respectively.Integrating pathology features with clinical data further enhanced performance,yielding a top model with a mean AUC of 0.904±0.047,in sharp contrast to a clinical-only model(mean AUC 0.584±0.084).Crucially,a pathologist’s review confirmed that the model-identified high-attention regions correspond to known high-risk histopathological features.CONCLUSION A case-level MIL framework provides a superior approach for predicting LNM in advanced CRC.This method shows promise for risk stratification and therapy decisions,requiring further validation.
基金Supported by Shanghai Municipal Health Commission,No.20244Y0186.
摘要BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)followed by radical resection is the standard for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).The tumor regression grade(TRG)of the primary tumor is a known prognostic marker,but its value may be limited by lymph node(LN)status.Assessment of treatment response in LNs is not standardized.AIM To determine the prognostic significance of both primary TRG and a novel LN regression grade(LRG)in patients with LARC after nCRT and surgery.METHODS The study cohort included patients with LARC who received nCRT and subsequent radical resection from January 2022 to March 2025.The impacts of TRG and LRG scores were assessed.RESULTS During the study period,155 patients underwent long-course nCRT followed by radical rectal resection.Overall,51(32.9%)patients developed recurrence,and 34(21.9%)patients died over the follow-up period.The 5-year overall survival(OS)was 66.1%,and the 5-year disease-free survival(DFS)was 59.5%.With all patients taken into consideration,TRG had no significant correlation with OS(P=0.11)and DFS(P=0.18).Conversely,TRG was significantly associated with DFS(P=0.01)in the 92 patients with ypN0.After excluding patients without LN metastasis,LRG was significantly associated with OS(P=0.001)and DFS(P=0.04).Furthermore,LRG was an independent predictor for mortality(hazard ratio=1.533,P=0.0002)and recurrence(hazard ratio=1.278,P=0.01).CONCLUSION Among patients with advanced rectal cancer after nCRT,TRG emerged as a predictive factor solely limited to patients with ypN0.In patients with LN metastasis,LRG could have independent prognostic significance.
摘要The Internet of Things(IoT)enables seamless real-time monitoring and data exchange across distributed and heterogeneous environments with wireless sensor networks(WSNs).The open architecture and resource constraints of wireless sensor networks(WSNs)make them highly vulnerable to internal security threats caused by malicious or compromised nodes,particularly in Internet of Things(IoT)environments.To address this issue,we proposed Dynamic Trust Evaluation Model(DTEM),designed to provide a secure,scalable,and efficient framework for IoT-based WSNs.The proposed model identifies the role of trust management in routing,data aggregation,and intrusion detection,including trust-based protocols.DTEM incorporates a lightweight elliptic curve cryptography(ECC)mechanism to ensure secure communication,protect trust information from manipulation,and enhance overall system reliability.In addition,machine learning techniques are employed to improve malicious node classification accuracy.Component-wise analysis demonstrates that the dynamic trust evaluation forms the core detection mechanism,while ECC enhances communication security and machine learning improves malicious node classification accuracy.A large-scale network simulation is conducted to evaluate DTEM’s performance under various attack scenarios.Results demonstrate improved malicious node detection accuracy,higher packet delivery ratios,reduced energy consumption,and lower communication overheads.The proposed DTEM framework proves to be a robust and scalable solution for securing IoT-based wireless sensor networks,making it suitable for real-world applications.
摘要BACKGROUND Early screening,preoperative staging,and diagnosis of lymph node metastasis are crucial for improving the prognosis of gastric cancer(GC).AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of combined multidetector computed tomography(MDCT)and gastrointestinal endoscopy for GC screening,preoperative staging,and lymph node metastasis detection,thereby providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.METHODS In this retrospective study clinical and imaging data of 134 patients with suspected GC who were admitted between January 2023 and October 2024 were initially reviewed.According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,102 patients were finally enrolled in the analysis.All enrolled patients had undergone both MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy examinations prior to surgical intervention.Preoperative clinical staging and lymph node metastasis findings were compared with pathological results.RESULTS The combined use of MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrated a sensitivity of 98.53%,specificity of 97.06%,accuracy of 98.04%,positive predictive value of 98.53%,and negative predictive value of 97.06%for diagnosing GC.These factors were all significantly higher than those of MDCT or endoscopy alone(P<0.05).The accuracy rates of the combined approach for detecting clinical T and N stages were 97.06%and 92.65%,respectively,outperforming MDCT alone(86.76%and 79.41%)and endoscopy alone(85.29%and 70.59%)(P<0.05).Among 68 patients with confirmed GC,50(73.53%)were pathologically diagnosed with lymph node metastasis.The accuracy for detecting lymph node metastasis was 66.00%with endoscopy,76.00%with MDCT,and 92.00%with the combined approach,all with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The combined application of MDCT and gastrointestinal endoscopy enhanced diagnostic accuracy for GC,provided greater consistency in preoperative staging,and improved the detection of lymph node metastasis,thereby demonstrating significant clinical utility.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Province Public Welfare Technology Application Research Project(No.LGF19H220003),China.
摘要Pulmonary sclerosing pneumocytoma(PSP)was first reported by Liebow and Hubbell(1956).It was initially called pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma(PSH)because it was thought to be derived from endothelial cells with rich vascularity.However,the 2015 World Health Organization Classification of Lung Tumors removed the term"sclerosing hemangioma,1 since these tumors lack vascular origin(Travis et al.2015),and the renamed tumor was considered a rare and benign lung tumor.However,several reports have described PSP with lymph node metastasis(Soo et al.,2017).Thus,PSP is not always benign and has the potential to metastasize.
摘要BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is the fifth most prevalent and fourth most lethal malignancy globally.China bears a disproportionately high burden,accounting for 44.0%of new cases and 48.6%of deaths worldwide.In early GC(EGC),the presence of lymph node metastasis(LNM)is a critical prognostic determinant that directly guides therapeutic strategy.While multi-detector computed tomography(CT)and serum biomarkers carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)/carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9)are established diagnostic tools,each demonstrates limited efficacy when used independently.This study therefore aims to verify whether a combined diagnostic approach integrating multi-detector CT(MDCT)with serum CEA/CA19-9 can significantly improve the accuracy of LNM detection in EGC patients.AIM To investigate the diagnostic value of CT combined with CEA or CA19-9 for detecting LNM in EGC.METHODS This retrospective study included 120 patients with EGC confirmed by gastroscopic biopsy at our institution(Huai’an Hospital of Huai’an City)between February 2024 and August 2024.Based on postoperative pathological findings,participants were categorized into a LNM group(n=60)and a non-metastasis group(n=60).All patients underwent MDCT scanning and serum CEA and CA19-9 level measurements.The diagnostic efficacy of CT,CEA,and CA19-9 alone and in combination was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Kappa consistency analysis.RESULTS Serum analysis showed significantly elevated CEA and CA19-9 levels and higher positivity rates in the metastasis group(P<0.0001).ROC analysis yielded area under the curves of 0.9443(CEA)and 0.9292(CA19-9),with Kappa values of 0.683 and 0.650,respectively.CT revealed significantly greater short-axis diameter,CT attenuation,blood volume,and permeability in metastatic nodes(P<0.05),whereas blood flow and mean transit time showed no significant differences.CT alone demonstrated 85.00%sensitivity and 95.00%specificity(Kappa=0.800).Combined diagnosis improved sensitivity to 91.67%(CT+CEA)and 90.00%(CT+CA19-9),with specificities of 90.00%and 88.33%,respectively.CONCLUSION The combination of CT with CEA or CA19-9 improves sensitivity for detecting LNM in EGC,supporting personalized treatment planning and demonstrating clinical value.