Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Phyllodes tumors (PT) of the breast are uncommon, and it is often difficult to predict their clinical behavior from histologic features in individual cases. In addition to routine morphology, the studies of p53 protein and Ki-67 antigen expression in PT may be useful to differentiate benign from malignant tumors. METHODS: RESULTS: According to histologic criteria, this series contained 50 benign and 13 malignant tumors. The p53 protein expression showed a significant difference between benign and malignant lesions. Within the group of benign lesions, 5 out of 50 (10%) tumors had p53 expression > 10%, whereas nine out of 13 (69%) malignant tumors revealed p53 expression > 10% (p < 0.005). The Ki-67 antigen was also well correlated with tumor grading. Eleven out of 13 (85%) malignant tumors but only 8 out of 50 (16%) benign tumors showed Ki-67 antigen increased > 10% (p < 0.005). Three patients progressed from benign to malignant tumors. All the first and recurrent tumors in these 3 patient showed Ki-67 > 10%. CONCLUSIONS: P53 protein and Ki-67 antigen expression are correlated with the histology grading. In tumors with benign morphology but having a Ki-67 antigen > 10%, it is necessary to treat the patient and follow up properly to avoid recurrence and malignant transformation.
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Authors | Yu-Jan Chan, Be-Fong Chen, Chin-Long Chang, Tsen-Long Yang, Chi-Chen Fan |
Journal | Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
(J Chin Med Assoc)
Vol. 67
Issue 1
Pg. 3-8
(Jan 2004)
ISSN: 1726-4901 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 15077883
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Ki-67 Antigen
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Biomarkers, Tumor
(analysis)
- Breast Neoplasms
(pathology)
- Female
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Ki-67 Antigen
(analysis)
- Middle Aged
- Phyllodes Tumor
(pathology)
- Retrospective Studies
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
(analysis)
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