Department Of Anatomical Pathology Research Articles

Death in detention in Dakar prisons: epidemiological and medicolegal aspects

Introduction: The death of a prisoner is a suspicious death requiring systematic medico-legal involvement to determine the circumstances and causes of death. The objective of this study is to determine the profile of people who died in detention in Dakar prisons, to analyze the epidemiological and medicolegal aspects and to propose some preventive measures. Methodology: This is a retrospective study analyzing the causes of death of prisoners in prisons in the Dakar region who were autopsied, from January 2014 to December 2018 in the pathological anatomy and cytology department of the Aristide Le Hospital. Dantec. The data was collected from autopsy reports upon requisition with the aim of determining the circumstances and causes of death of the detainees. Our data was collected using individual collection sheets and subsequently analyzed with Word and Excel software. Results: The average age of the deceased prisoners was 42.4 years. The most represented age group was between 30 and 39 years old with 02 cases/06 or 33.3% with a male predominance. The three penitentiary establishments among the eight (08) recorded cases of death in our study. The Rebeuss Prison recorded 4 cases of death, the Liberty VI Penal Camp and the Special Pavilion each recorded one (01) case of death. Regarding the circumstances of death of detainees, we have identified five (05) cases of natural deaths: three cases of cardiac arrest (myocardial infarction, and or acute pulmonary edema), one suffocation and one case of death of unknown etiology, and a violent death by firearm. Conclusion: Death in a prison environment must be considered suspicious, because people deprived of their liberty have the same right to respect for their life and their dignity as any other person. Our research shows that most deaths in custody are due to natural causes, untreated medical problems or violent deaths. To limit deaths in prison, authorities must take preventive measures to eradicate the causes.

Clinicopathological characteristics of osteosarcoma cases in a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia: A 5-year retrospective study

Introduction: Osteosarcoma is the most common primary non-hematopoietic malignant bone tumor, which reportedly has a high incidence in several regions of the world including South-east Asia. However in Indonesia, the data regarding osteosarcoma trends and clinicopathological features are still lacking. Therefore, this paper aims to describe the clinicopathological features of osteosarcoma cases in a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia. Methods: A retrospective study of osteosarcoma cases at the Department of Anatomic Pathology of a tertiary referral hospital in East Java was conducted. Clinicopathological data regarding osteosarcoma cases diagnosed within a 5-year period (January 2018 - December 2022) were obtained. Statistical analysis were performed to the collected data. Results: A total of 44 cases were found, with a male predominance (65.9%) and in the younger age group (11-20 years old, 36.4%). Most of osteosarcoma cases occurred in femur (50%). High grade cases predominated our cohort, with osteoblastic osteosarcoma being the most prevalent histological type (52.3%). Conclusion: Male patients especially in younger age group predominated the cases in our center. Femur is the most common site for osteosarcoma, and most cases of osteosarcoma were of high-grade type. Osteoblastic osteosarcoma is the most common histological diagnosis in our cohort. Future larger-scale studies and nation-wide registry in order to provide better understanding and formulate the best approach for patient management are warranted.

PD-L1, STAT3, IL6, and EGFR Immunoexpressions in High-Grade Osteosarcoma.

Immunotherapy has been widely used in the treatment of various malignancies with satisfactory results. One of the agents for immunotherapy is an inhibitor of programmed cell death-1 and its ligands (PD-1 and PD-L1). However, attempts at utilizing PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy in osteosarcoma have not yielded favorable results. This may be due to differences in PD-L1 regulation and the immune landscape in osteosarcoma, as the mechanism is still poorly understood. Therefore, elucidating PD-L1 regulation in osteosarcoma is paramount in order to improve treatment results using immunotherapy. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Anatomical Pathology of Saiful Anwar Hospital using 33 paraffin blocks of confirmed cases of osteosarcoma. Immunohistochemical staining using PD-L1, STAT3, IL6, and EGFR was performed. Statistical analyses were subsequently performed on the immunoexpression data of these antibodies. PD-L1, STAT3, IL6, and EGFR expressions were found in 6 (18.2%), 6 (18.2%), 28 (84.8%), and 30 (90.9%) cases, respectively. There were significant correlations between PD-L1 and STAT3 (r = 0.620, p=<0.001), PD-L1 and EGFR (r = 0.449, p=0.009), as well as STAT3 and EGFR (r = 0.351, p=0.045). The existence of a correlation between PD-L1, STAT3, and EGFR indicates the potential role of STAT3 and EGFR in PD-L1 regulation in osteosarcoma, which may become the basis for targeted therapy.

Organization of cervical cancer screening in African countries as a direction of cooperation within the SDGS

The article analyzes the indicators of early cancer detection in progressive and crisis countries in Africa. An analysis of the possible causes of the low detection rate and five-year survival of patients in crisis countries is made. The ways of possible cooperation with the Russian Federation on the way to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals are outlined. According to the United Nations, the African continent includes 54 indepen dent states. Most of them were colonized and had external control of major European countries — Great Britain, France, Germany, and others. In the middle of the 20th century, the process of gaining the independence by African countries began. Nevertheless, to date, the influence of European countries on many spheres of life on the African continent con tinues to persist. African countries have a large gap in socio-economic indicators and are very heterogeneous. Among them, progressive countries can be distinguished — those with experience in effective strategies for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Such countries include the Republic of Seychelles, Equatorial Guinea, the Repub lic of South Africa, and others. The Russian Federation has strong partnership relations with the Republic of South Africa within the framework of the interstate united group BRICS. Along with the progressive countries, it is necessary to identify crisis countries that have not yet developed experience in effectively achieving the SDGs. Crisis states have many socio-economic issues, low per capita incomes, and big problems in the orga nization of education and health care. These countries include the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, and others. The interaction of countries can be aimed at training personnel for the healthcare system of African countries, developing standards for the early detection of oncolog ical diseases of the most typical localizations for African countries, and working out treatment protocols. The possibilities of interaction of the Department of Pathological Anatomy, Omsk State Medical University, and crisis countries of the African continent on the introduction of innovative developments are analyzed. These programs require political, economic, scientific, technological, and socio-cultural cooperation between Russia and African countries.

Clinicopathological Characteristic of Radioactive Iodine-Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma at Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital 2016-2021

Background Initial therapy for differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is thyroidectomy with or without cervical lymph node dissection. Furthermore, radioactive iodine (RAI) is given to patients by considering risk stratification and other patient factors. Although most cases of DTC have a good prognosis after standard therapeutic approaches, the risks of local recurrence and distant metastases can be as high as 20% and 10%. Among these patients, two-thirds showed RAI-refractory. This is concerning because 10-year survival rate is less than 10%. This study aimed to analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of RAI-refractory DTC. Methods This is a case-control study. Data was collected from the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Theranostics and Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran/Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung period 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2021. Results Clinicopathological factors associated with RAI-refractory DTC are age, sex, aggressive histologic subtype, LVI (lymphovascular invasion), m-ETE (microscopic extrathyroid extension), TNM (tumor, nodal, metastasis) stage, and ENE (extranodal extension), with p-value &lt;0.05. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference in the histologic type between RAI-refractory and non-RAI-refractory groups. Conclusion In the pathology report, it is necessary to include prognostically relevant tumor histopathological characteristics. In addition to histologic type, histologic subtype, and tumor size, other features such as presence and extent of capsular invasion, LVI, microscopic and macroscopic ETE, ENE, and number and size of metastatic lymph nodes, have been shown to provide additional prognostic information and are required in standard pathology reports for DTC.

The Clinicopathological Profile and Recurrence of Meningioma at Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital

Background Meningioma represents the most frequent primary intracranial tumor, and some subtypes may demonstrate aggressive characteristics with a correspondingly elevated risk of recurrence. To predict the likelihood of recurrence, clinical and pathological parameters are essential. More aggressive treatment strategies and strict follow-up can be implemented using these parameters. Therefore, this study aims to determine clinicopathological characteristics of meningioma and its relationship with recurrence. Method This study adopted a retrospective cross-sectional approach using secondary data of meningioma cases from the archives of the Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in 2019-2021. The clinical data were obtained through electronic medical records, and histopathological data assessment, including grade, mitosis, brain invasion, bone invasion, and dural invasion, was conducted through microscopic examination. Result The data indicate that a total of 219 cases of meningioma were reassessed. The mean age of patients was 45±11 years, and the majority (88.1%) were female. The mean tumor size was 5±1.8 cm, with the most common tumor location being the skull base (71%) and 38.6% of cases showed radiological evidence of bone invasion. Subtotal resection was the treatment of choice for most patients (67.8%). CNS WHO grade 1 was found in 91.8% of cases, while Mitotic index ≥4/10 HPF, microscopic evidence of bone invasion, brain invasion, and dural invasion were found in 5%, 33.6%, 3.2%, and 16.8%, respectively. A minimum follow-up of 6 months was fulfilled by 71 cases, and 28% experienced recurrence/progression. These findings showed a significant association between the extent of resection (p=0.007) and tumor size (p=0.02) with the incidence of recurrence. Conclusion Clinical parameters such as the extent of resection and tumor size play a role in predicting the likelihood of meningioma recurrence. The predictive factors knowledge for meningioma recurrence is important in determining treatment strategies and follow-up

Nuclear anaplasia of positive and negative hormonal receptor (estrogen and progesterone receptor) in breast cancer cytology

Background: Breast epithelial duct cells show response to sex hormone such as estrogen and progesterone since they have receptor for estrogen and progesterone. Consequently, malignant cells from breast epithelial ductuli (Breast Ductal Carcinoma) show positivity for estrogen and progesterone receptor (ER and PR). However, when this neoplasm becomes poorly differentiated, they lost these characteristics and became ER and PR negative. On the other hand, poorly differentiated cancer cells show more nuclear enlargement that was accompanied by increase nuclear pleomorphism. This study wants to compare area of breast cancer cells nuclei and nuclear pleiomorphism in positive and negative ER and PR. Material and method: Positive and negative ER and PR breast cancer cases were collected from archive of Anatomic Pathology Department each consisting of ten to fourteen cases. Image analysis was made from each case to measure the area, diameter, and nuclear pleiomorphism. Result and discussion: There were no differences in nuclear size and pleomorphism of breast cancer cells with positive and negative ER and PR. This result show that poorly differentiated cancer cells did not accompany by increase of nuclear anaplasia. Conclusion: There is no difference of cancer cells morphology in positive and negative ER and PR. Hormonal status and anaplasia of cell nuclei can be used as independent prognostic factor to breast cancer progression.

A Retrospective Review of Neglected Tropical Diseases Diagnosed on Histopathological Specimens in the Free State Province, South Africa, 2015-2020.

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a heterogeneous group of medical conditions that commonly occur in underprivileged populations. NTDs are primarily diagnosed in tropical areas. Although South Africa is not situated in a tropical region, the high poverty rate makes the country susceptible to some NTDs. Limited data are available on the burden of NTDs in the Free State province of South Africa. This study aimed to determine the number of NTDs diagnosed on histopathological specimens in the public sector of the Free State province over a six-year period and to evaluate the patient demographics. A retrospective, descriptive study was performed. All NTDs diagnosed in histopathological specimens from public sector hospitals in the province submitted to the Department of Anatomical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service, and University of the Free State between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2020 were included in the study. The demographic information, biopsy site, and referring hospital were noted for each case identified. A total of 72 NTDs were diagnosed. The five most common diagnoses were echinococcosis (n = 33; 45.8%), bilharzia (n = 13; 18.1%), leprosy (n = 9; 12.5%), mycetoma (n = 8; 11.1%), and intestinal worms (n = 5; 6.9%). Ten (30.3%) patients diagnosed with echinococcosis came from the Free State's neighbouring country, Lesotho. Echinococcosis was the most prevalent NTD diagnosed in central South Africa. We recommend that the South African Department of Health add echinococcosis to the principal NTDs of significance in South Africa, alongside soil-transmitted helminths, schistosomiasis, leprosy, and rabies.

A Retrospective Study of 341 Cases of Primary Extranodal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Head and Neck

Aims: Our goal was to obtain comprehensive and accurate information about primary extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the head and neck region to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge in this field. Materiels and methods: We conducted a retrospective study of 341 patients with primary extra-nodal, non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the head and neck, over a period of 7 years from January 2016 to December 2022, in the departments of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery and Hematology, with the help of the department of anatomical pathology of the university hospital Mohammed VI of Marrakech. Results: 341 patients, with primary extra-nodal, non-Hodgkin lymphomas of the head and neck, was included, with an average age of 57 years, and a sex ratio male/female of 2.21 . in more than half of the cases; Waldeyer's ring was concerned; especially palatine tonsils. Type B NHL was the most frequent and involved 308 patients. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was the commonly observed histological type, found in 214 patients; followed by a Follicular Lymphoma and Extra-Nodal NK/T‑Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type. Following the extension workup; patients were all staged according to the ANN ARBOR classification; with a 77.8% of them were localized stages I and II, and of the therapeutically evaluable cases, complete remission was achieved in 112 patients. Conclusion: Our study focused on all extra-nodal localizations of NHL in the head and neck region. Due to the very heterogeneous nature of these tumors, most of the current studies are limited to a specific site of involvement. Nevertheless, our study provides an overall picture; which those specific studies can be based. The management of NHL has evolved considerably in recent years, insisting on the multidisciplinary character to a better management of these patients.

PATHOMORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE KIDNEYS OF THE BLACK-HEADED GULL WITH URURIC DIATESIS

The article provides data on pathomorphological changes in the kidneys of the black-headed gull (Larus Ridibundus L., 1766) with uric acid diathesis. The material (kidney pieces) was collected from clinically healthy birds removed from their natural habitat using the generally accepted method. Macroscopic and histological studies were carried out in the dissecting room and laboratory of the Department of Pathological Anatomy and Histology of the Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine. Preparation of histological sections and their staining were carried out according to generally accepted methods. With uric acid diathesis, the black-headed gull's kidneys were enlarged in size with diffusely located foci of urate deposition. Microscopic changes were characterized by the appearance of basophiliceosinophilic cylinders of crystalline and round-oval shape in the urine-forming tubules, collecting ducts and the lumen of the vascular glomeruli. The deposition of uric acid salts led to atrophy of the kidney structures, their necrosis and desquamation. In the parenchyma of the organ, proliferation of connective tissue with the formation of interstitial nephritis was detected.

Presence of tissue schistosomiasis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a retrospective histopathologic review

BackgroundSchistosomiasis affects many parts of the human body including those not usually accessible during routine clinical follow-up. We investigated the presence of schistosomiasis in routine tissue specimens sent to the only public histopathology laboratory in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.MethodsThe catchment area for the Department of Anatomical Pathology constitutes 11 million people in 10 districts. We retrospectively reviewed all the histopathology reports for occurrence of schistosomiasis between 1 January 2015 and 30 June 2020.ResultsSchistosomiasis was identified in the appendix, uterine cervix, urinary bladder, lung, liver, fallopian tubes and prostate. During the study period, 725 cases had a diagnosis of schistosomiasis confirmed on histopathology, which equals 0.3% of the total number of specimens sent to the laboratory. Female genital schistosomiasis represented 49.1% (356/725) of the schistosomiasis cases of which 25.1% (182) were from the uterine cervix and 24% (174) from the fallopian tubes. The appendix had 39.7% (289) of all the cases of schistosomiasis. Other organs were urinary bladder (4.4%, 32), lung (3.2%, 23) and liver (2.6%, 19). There were two cases of schistosomiasis in the prostate and four cases in the anorectal region. The main three indications for taking biopsies were acute appendicitis, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and sterilization. Majority of the schistosomiasis cases (312) were from eThekwini/Durban metropolitan district, however this represented only 1.2% (312/25 111) of the specimens received from eThekwini/Durban. The districts with the highest percentage positive cases were uMkhanyakude (43/965, 4.5%), followed by Ugu (129/5 251, 2.6%), and King Cetshwayo districts (132/5 360, 2.5%).ConclusionClinicians in the KwaZulu-Natal public health sector hospitals did not suspect schistosomiasis when they submitted patient samples for histopathological investigations. The study indicates the prevalence and the diversity of the body organs affected by schistosomiasis.

Association Between Patient Characteristics and Histopathological Features of Lung Cancer At RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang

Introduction. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of malignant cells by the body in lung tissue and is caused by genetic mutations and changes in protein synthesis in normal cells. Histopathological features of lung cancer include squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, small cell carcinoma, and other types. Early detection, as well as prevention, needs to be done in high-risk communities with the aim of reducing the number of events. This study aims to determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and histopathological features of lung cancer. Methods. This study is an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research sample is in the form of secondary data from the Department of Anatomical Pathology and Medical Record Installation for 2019-2021. The research was conducted at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. The sampling technique was carried out by total sampling. Results. Most of the respondents were in the age group &gt;45 years (84.1%), male (78.3%), had no history of smoking (60.9%), the predominant main complaint was shortness of breath (63, 8%), the most common histopathological picture is adenocarcinoma. There was no significant relationship between age (p=0.998), gender (p=0.736), smoking history (p=0.572) and histopathological features of lung cancer patients. Conclusion. There was no significant relationship between age, sex and smoking status on the histopathological features of lung cancer.

Expression of Ki67 and CD68+ cells of red bone marrow monocyte sprout under triptorelin administration in the hypothalamic-pituitary-testis regulatory system: the experimental study

Background. Red bone marrow (RBM) is the main organ of human haemopoiesis. Monocytopoiesis plays an important role in the formation of transitional states: from normal to pathology and in the transformation of pathological processes from one stage to another. In modern urological practice, the substance triptorelin is widely used for androgen deprivation therapy, according to the recommendations of the European Association of Urology. Ki67, a commercially available monoclonal antibody that reacts with a nuclear antigen detected only in proliferating cells, is used to assess immunohistochemical changes. CD68 is a valuable cytochemical marker for immunostaining of monocytes/macrophages during histochemical analysis of tissues in inflammation, cancer and other immunohistopathological purposes. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the proliferative activity and differentiation of progenitor cells through the expression of Ki67 and CD68+ monocyte sprouting of RBM under chemical castration of central origin in male rats caused by the administration of triptorelin solution with quercetin addition to the diet for one year. Materials and methods. The study was conducted on 60 adult male white rats. They were divided into 3 groups: group I — control (n = 10), group II (n = 25) — subcutaneous injection of triptorelin, group III (n = 25) — subcutaneous injection of triptorelin acetate and quercetin. Immunohistochemical analysis of biopsy specimens was conducted following a standard protocol at the Department of Pathological Anatomy in Sumy State University, under the supervision of the Head of the Department, Prof. Romaniuk A.M. Results. The study evaluated Ki67 expression on microsections of rat red bone marrow through immunohistochemistry, which exclusively reacted with nuclear antigen in the monocyte sprout’s proliferating cells. Irregular changes were revealed depending on the experimental groups and time periods. Immunohistochemical analysis of RBM tissue using anti-CD68 antibodies in the experimental groups revealed a strong positive cytoplasmic response in monocytes and resident macrophages located in the monocyte sprout and surrounding environment. The data of the two experimental groups of RBM had a noticeable proliferating compartment, as evidenced by the high content of mitotically active DNA in them. These data correspond to the results obtained in the experiment with triptorelin, where we found a marked positivity of Ki67, depending on the timing of the experiment and the addition of the flavonoid quercetin. This discrepancy suggests that bone marrow cells that grow and proliferate under normal conditions are guided by natural control mechanisms and may lose their Ki67 expression after leaving the progenitor compartment and entering the differentiation compartment. Conclusions. Triptorelin administration induces hormonal imbalance in the hypothalamus-pituitary-testis-RBM system, resulting in quantitative and qualitative alterations in the cells of the RBM monocytic lineage. The level of cell proliferation, as measured by Ki67, is highest during the third month of observation. Cytoplasmic expression of CD68 is evident in two experimental groups from the third to the sixth month, suggesting activation of immunoreactive cells as they migrate from the progenitor compartment to the differentiation compartment.

Analysis of H3k27me3 Expression in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) and Other Spindle Cell Sarcoma Mimicking MPNST

Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) is a type of spindle cell sarcoma with approximately 5% of all sarcomas. Its diagnosis is challenging due to the absence of specific immunohistochemical markers. Recently, H3K27me3 was discovered as a potential specific immunohistochemical marker to differentiate MPNST from other sarcomas and distinguish between low and high-grade MPNST. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the use of the H3K27me3 as a potential specific marker for Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST). A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 50 cases of sarcomas, including 13 MPNST, 14 synovial sarcomas, 13 dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), and 10 leiomyosarcomas originating from the Department of Anatomical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (FMUI-CMH) from January 2013 to December 2021. H3K27me3 images were obtained and categorized as complete loss when more than 95% of the tumor cells showed loss of nuclear staining. The results found in MPNST showed a loss of H3K27me3 expression, which is statistically significant compared to other sarcomas mimicking MPNST (p=0.021), indicating its potential as a diagnostic marker. There is a difference in the expression of H3K27me3 between the high and low-grade MPNST but it is not statistically significant (p=0.105). This showed that H3K27me3 loss of expression can be used to diagnose MPNST, especially high-grade MPNST, and differentiate it from other sarcomas mimicking MPNST.

The Association of Plasma Cell Density of the Microenvironment with Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma Stage

Background&#x0D; Plasma cells are important prognostic factors in various malignancies including Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL). In the CHL microenvironment, plasma cells are the main prognostic factors, but research of relationship between plasma cell density in the microenvironment and CHL stage is still very limited. This study aims to determine the relationship between plasma cell density in the microenvironment and the CHL stage.&#x0D; &#x0D; Methods&#x0D; A case series procedure was conducted. The samples were paraffin blocks of CHL patients at Anatomic Pathology Department of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sriwijaya/Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital. Among 47 cases of CHL diagnosed from 1st Januari 2018 to 30th November 2022, only 30 cases were included. Immunohistochemistry was performed by using specific antibody of plasma cells (anti-CD138 antibody). The number of plasma cells in each sample was calculated based on the expression of CD138 in the cell membrane and cytoplasm with weak-strong intensity. Then the cut-off point value was determined based on the ROC curve to classify the high and low plasma cell densities. The density of plasma cells was correlated to clinicopathological characteristics including age, sex, tumor location, CHL subtypes and stage. Statistical analysis was performed using Spearman test of SPSS with significant consideration if p&lt;0.05.&#x0D; &#x0D; Results&#x0D; A high proportion (&gt;10,9) of tumour-associated plasma cells of the tumor microenvironment was found in CHL advanced stage. Spearman test resulted in a significant correlation between density of plasma cell with advanced stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (p=0.000).&#x0D; &#x0D; Conclusions&#x0D; There is significant relationship between high density of plasma cells with CHL stage.

The Relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Clinical Pathological Profile of Invasive Breast Carcinoma Patients in the Department of Anatomic Pathology FKUI/RSCM from 2019 to 2022

Background&#x0D; Breast cancer is the most prevalent malignancy among women and is the second largest contributor to cancer-related deaths globally. Women with a high body mass index (BMI) are at a greater risk of developing breast cancer and an increased risk of lymph node metastasis. This retrospective study aimed to determine the relationship between BMI and the clinical pathological profile of invasive breast carcinoma (IBC) patients.&#x0D; Method&#x0D; This study was conducted from 2019 to 2022. Data were collected through the archives of the Department of Anatomic Pathology FKUI/RSCM (Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital). Clinical pathological data were collected. The histological type, grade, lymphovascular invasion, and lymph node metastasis of the tumors were re-evaluated. The chi-square hypothesis test was used to determine the relationship between BMI and clinical pathological profile. The results were considered statistically significant with a p &lt;0.05.&#x0D; Result&#x0D; A total of 151 cases of IBC with lymph node dissection from 2019 to 2022 were included in this study, all of which were female, with the majority being &gt;50 years old (55%). The most common tumor size and histological type were T2 (39,7%) and invasive ductal carcinoma NST (74,8%), 49% of cases were grade 3 tumors. Most IBC cases had an obese BMI (49%), 63.1% with lymph node metastasis had an overweight-obese BMI. Statistical analysis was performed between BMI and lymph node metastasis status, and p-value=0.025 was obtained. The relationship between tumor size and lymphovascular invasion with lymph node metastasis was also found to be statistically significant, as indicated by a p-value of 0.000.&#x0D; Conclusion&#x0D; Cases with lymph node metastasis had the highest rate of overweight-obesity, and a significant relationship was found between BMI and lymph node metastasis status. A significant relationship was also found between tumor size and lymphovascular invasion with lymph node metastasis.

Characteristics of Thyroid Neoplasm Patients in the Department of Anatomic Pathology, Aloei Saboe Hospital

Introduction: Thyroid Neoplasm is a tumor originating from the thyroid gland. Thyroid neoplasms encompass both benign and malignant tumors. Thyroid malignancies are among the most frequently encountered malignancies of the endocrine glands. Thyroid neoplasms generally have a relatively good prognosis when detected early. This study aims to determine the characteristics of thyroid neoplasm patients in the Department of Anatomic Pathology, Aloei Saboe Hospital.Method: This study is descriptive research using secondary data from medical records. Data was collected using a total sampling technique with a sample size of 58 patients. The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomic Pathology, Aloei Saboe Hospital, from January 2021 to October 2022.Results: The distribution of thyroid neoplasm patients is highest in late adulthood (36-45 years) with 15 patients (25.9%), followed by early elderly (46-55 years) with 15 patients (25.9%). The gender distribution shows more female patients, accounting for 43 (77.6%). The most common histopathological type is Colloid Goiter, with 20 patients (34.5%).Conclusion: The distribution of thyroid neoplasm patients is most prevalent between the ages of 35 to 55 years, predominantly in females, with the most common histopathological finding being Colloid Goiter. This study is expected to serve as a valuable source of information, enhancing public knowledge and awareness regarding thyroid neoplasm patients' characteristics.

FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN MASTERING PATHOMORPHOLOGY DISCIPLINE

Abstract. Motivation is an essential factor of human activity, which, in turn, determines the development and efficiency of activities, including the educational process. A contradiction was revealed between the objective need to form the motivation of cognitive activity of students of a medical higher education institution (HEI) through the introduction of interactive technologies considering both the internal features of learning and external requirements for medical university-educated specialists – on the one hand, and the lack of scientifically grounded technology for forming the motivation of a medical HEI students’ cognitive activity using the latest systems – on the other hand.&#x0D; The main factor influencing students’ motivation to study is mastering of knowledge, skills and abilities that will lay the groundwork of their future professional activities. Students engaged in research are motivated to self-development and achievement. These are the ones that make students work hard, solve complex problems, engage in self-education, and overcome difficulties to achieve the highest results.&#x0D; The article presents the ways and methods of formation the students’ motivation when mastering the Pathomorphology discipline.&#x0D; In order to improve ways and methods of students’ motivating, we analysed scientific sources on the specifics of professional and educational activity motivation, the principles of educational process organisation at the Pathological Anatomy Department.&#x0D; Under trying circumstances of today, every applicant for higher education has the opportunity to obtain a full range of information on the Pathomorphology discipline on the Pathological Anatomy Department website and in the university repository for productive self-training and mastering practical skills and abilities provided by the discipline’s programme. To increase motivation in the study of pathomorphology and the level of assimilation of the material. The department uses general and special innovative methods that depend on the specifics of studying the discipline: explanatory-illustrative (informational-receptive), contextual, problematic, research, heuristic. Different strategies should be used to encourage students to become more intrinsically motivated, developing their sense of competence and control over their learning, and to motivate students with interesting content.&#x0D; Under present-day conditions, teaching Pathomorphology requires constant improvement in compliance with medicine development level and the ability to combine classical approaches to teaching with new learning concepts. The decline in traditional teaching methods efficiency, which is observed when considering the peculiarities of students’ learning activities, requires correction and implementation of modern innovative teaching methods. Improving the methods of learning motivation will help to increase the level of study material mastery. Applying new information technology and technical aids in distance and blended learning makes it possible to demonstrate and study morphological changes in pathological processes and diseases, which in turn will maximise the level of learning material mastering. The variety of illustrative material (macro preparations, micro preparations, breadboard models, 3-D models, training charts and diagrams, videos) taken in a whole lays the foundation of basic knowledge. Engaging students in research work is an important factor in learning activities motivating.

Profil Klinikopatologi Meningioma di Instalasi Patologi Anatomi RSUD Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang Periode Tahun 2016-2020

Background. The most common intracranial neoplasms worldwide is meningioma. It has been classified into three grades by World Health Organization (WHO) in which each grade has several histological variants. The prognosis of meningioma is affected by many factors including histopathological type of tumor, age, and gender.&#x0D; Objective. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of meningioma based on histopathological type, age, and gender from 2016 to 2020 in Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang.&#x0D; Methods. This study was a quantitative descriptive study and data was collected from medical records from 2016 to 2020 in Department of Anatomic Pathology, Medical Faculty, Brawijaya University, Saiful Anwar General Hospital Malang. Histopathological type of meningioma, age, and gender were acquired.&#x0D; Results and Discussion. From 2016 to 2020, there were 96 eligible cases of meningioma. Ratio of men to women was 1:12.7. Meningioma was most commonly found in age group 41­50 years old (43.75%). The most common histopathological type of meningioma was meningotheliomatous meningioma (37.5%). The average of meningioma cases was 19 per year. In this study, there was an increase in incidence rate of meningioma in 2017, and decreased in 2020. It may happen because The government has a better referral system to provide health care, thus meningioma can be detected earlier.&#x0D; Conclusion. Frequency of meningioma is higher in women than men, and increases with age until 50 years, which then decreases. Meningotheliomatous meningioma is the most common histopathological type in this study.&#x0D; &#x0D;

Succinate dehydrogenase-deficient renal cell carcinoma: A retrospective study, 1999–2018

Background: Succinate dehydrogenase-deficient (SDH-deficient) renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a rare subtype of RCC. Approximately 0.05% – 0.2% of RCCs are SDH-deficient. It is usually associated with a pathogenic germline variant of the enzyme. Although the tumour is often indolent, it has a strong association with hereditary disease, most commonly paraganglioma and/or pheochromocytoma, and genetic testing is advised. Succinate dehydrogenase-deficient RCC is diagnosed by immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for SDH subunit B (SDHB), with loss of staining confirming SDHB deficiency. The incidence of SDH-deficient RCC in South Africa is unknown.Aim: To determine the incidence of SDH-deficient RCC in the Free State Province and its correlation with the worldwide incidence of 0.05% – 0.2%.Setting: Department of Anatomical Pathology, Universitas Academic Hospital and National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in Bloemfontein, South Africa.Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was performed. All primary RCCs diagnosed over a 20-year period (1999–2018) were included. An SDHB IHC stain was performed on all cases. A diagnosis of SDH-deficient RCC required loss of staining in all tumour cells in the presence of internal positive controls.Results: The study included 187 RCC cases. Two cases of SDH-deficient RCC were identified, representing an incidence of 1.1%. Both patients were male and were 22 and 44 years of age, respectively.Conclusion: The incidence of SDH-deficient RCC in central South Africa is slightly higher than global findings.Contribution: This study provides new data on SDH-deficient RCC in the South African context.