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Comparison of quantitative DNA measurements and cytomorphology in squamous cell carcinomas of the upper aerodigestive tract with and without lymph node metastases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8420469     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cytologic smears of squamous cell carcinomas (UICC T2 through T4) from the mucosa of the upper aerodigestive tract without cervical lymph node metastases (n = 10) and with metastases (n = 20) were examined. Subsequently, the cytologic smears of the metastases (n = 20) obtained by fine-needle aspiration or following neck dissection were evaluated morphologically. Each specimen was then stained with Papanicolaou and Feulgen techniques, and quantitative DNA measurements were performed with an image analysis system. Morphologically, the primary tumors with metastases revealed an increased mean nuclear perimeter and mean nuclear area compared with tumors unassociated with metastases. On quantitative DNA measurements, the tumors with metastases had an increased DNA content, a higher 2c deviation index, and a higher DNA malignancy grade and increased number of aneuploid cells. The specimens obtained from the metastatic nodes yielded the highest values for mean DNA content, 2c deviation index, aneuploidy, and malignancy grade. The stem lines of metastasis were always nondiploid. These data indicate a positive correlation between aneuploid tumor cell clones in primary cancer and the manifestation of lymph node metastases.
Authors:
H J Welkoborsky; W J Mann; J L Gluckman; J E Freije
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology     Volume:  102     ISSN:  0003-4894     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol.     Publication Date:  1993 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-02-11     Completed Date:  1993-02-11     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0407300     Medline TA:  Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  52-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Mainz Hospital, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biopsy, Needle
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / chemistry*,  pathology
DNA, Neoplasm / analysis*
Female
Humans
Lymphatic Metastasis*
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Neoplasms / chemistry*,  pathology
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / chemistry*,  pathology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/DNA, Neoplasm

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