Browsing by Author "Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu"

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A Retrospective Multicenter Evaluation of Cutaneous Melanomas in Turkey
(ASIAN PACIFIC ORGANIZATION CANCER PREVENTION, 2014-01-01) Gamsizkan, Mehmet; Yilmaz, Ismail; Buyukbabani, Nesimi; Demirkesen, Cuyan; Demiriz, Murat; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu; Ince, Umit; Akalin, Taner; Demirkan, Nese Calli; Lebe, Banu; Erdem, Ozlem; Gokoz, Ozay; Sakiz, Damlanur; Demireli, Peyker Temiz; Astarci, Hesna Muzeyyen; Adim, Saduman Balaban; Zemheri, Itir Ebru; Acikalin, Arbil; Yaman, Banu; Aydin, Ovgu; Bassorgun, Cumhur Ibrahim
Background: We defined melanoma distribution in a large series of Turkish patients and evaluated the prognostic parameters of melanomas. Materials and Methods: A total of 1574 patients' data was retrospectively collected at 18 centers in Turkey. Demographic characteristics were questioned and noted. Prognostic parametres were evaluated based on sentinel lymph node involvement. Results: Mean age was 56.7 (4-99) years. While 844 (53.6\%) cases were male, 730 (46.4\%) cases were female. One thousand four hundred forty-seven (92\%) cases were invasive melanoma and 127 (8\%) cases were in-situ melanoma. The most common histopathological form was the superficial spreading melanoma (SSM) which was found in 549 patients (37.9\%). It was followed by nodular melanoma in 379 (26.2\%), acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) in 191 (13.2\%) and lentigo maligna melanoma in 132 (9.1\%), respectively. On univariate analysis, lymphovascular invasion (p<0.001), tumor thickness (p<0.001), histopathological subtype (p<0.001), Clark level (p=0.001), ulceration (p<0.001), >= 6/mm(2) mitosis (p=0.005), satellite formation (p=0.001) and gender (p=0.03) were found to be associated with sentinel lymph node positivity. Regression was associated with sentinel lymph node negativity (p=0.017). According to multivariate analysis, lymphovascular invasion and tumor thickness were significant independent predictive factors of SLN positivity. Patient age, tumor localization, precursor lesions, lymphocytic infiltration and neurotropism were not related with sentinel lymph node involvement. Conclusions: In this retrospective analysis, it was found that the prevalence of SSM is at a lower rate while the prevalence of ALM is at a higher rate when compared to western countries. According to Breslow index
Adult Type Xanthogranuloma: A Case Report
(GALENOS YAYINCILIK, 2011-01-01) Sezer, Engin; Erkek, Emel; Sahin, Sedef; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu
Cutaneous xanthogranuloma is a dermatosis, clinically presenting as papules, nodules or plaques and histopathologically characterized by diffuse dermal infiltration of epithelioid cells with vesicular nuclei and conspicuous cytoplasm showing focal xanthomatous changes, and a mixed inflammation including eosinophils, neutrophils and lymphocytes. Although the disease is commonly observed in childhood, adult cases have also been reported and may cause confusion with various disorders histopathologically, including malignant melanoma. Herein, we report a case of adult type xanthogranuloma with reference to the literature.
Hypopigmented large-cell acanthoma of the eyelid
(ELSEVIER TAIWAN, 2012-01-01) Mansur, A. Tulin; Aydingoz, Ikbal E.; Kupelioglu, Ali; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu
Large-cell acanthoma is an asymptomatic, slightly keratotic, usually hyperpigmented epidermal lesion that is mostly seen in the sun-exposed skin of middle-aged or elderly people. It is characterized by extraordinarily large keratinocytes that can reach up to twice their normal size without a change in the nucleus/cytoplasm ratio. Here, we describe a chronic case of large-cell acanthoma that involved the whole upper eyelid of a 67-year-old man for at least 15 years. The lesion was almost depigmented and demonstrated altered consistency of the eyelid, causing lax and folded skin. The lesion responded to treatment with topical tretinoin and urea. This case verifies the benign character of large-cell acanthoma and demonstrates how it may have atypical presentations. Copyright (C) 2012, Taiwanese Dermatological Association. Published by Elsevier Taiwan LLC. All rights reserved.
Immunoreactivity of Wilms tumor 1 (WT1) as an additional evidence supporting hemangiomatous rather than inflammatory origin in the etiopathogenesis of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia
(INT DERMOSCOPY SOCIETY, 2018-01-01) Tokat, Fatma; Lehman, Julia S.; Sezer, Engin; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu; Ince, Umit; Durmaz, Emel Ozturk
Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a rare vascular proliferative disorder mainly located in the periauricular region. The etiopathogenesis of ALHE is unknown, and it is still controversial as to whether the entity represents a benign vascular neoplasm or an inflammatory process. Aim: Recently, the intracytoplasmic staining pattern of Wilms tumor 1 (WT1) on immunohistochemistry has highlighted true vascular neoplasms, such as microvenular hemangioma, tufted angioma, and spindle cell hemangioma, which has made it helpful to distinguish ALHE from vascular malformations, as there is a negative staining pattern in the other entities. We aimed to investigate the immunoreactivity of ALHE specimens for WT1 as well as glucose transporter protein 1 (GLUT1) immunohistochemistry, an important and sensitive marker for the diagnosis of infantile hemangioma, which recently has been described to label other hemangiomas, such as verrucous hemangioma. Material and methods: Clinical data and histopathological specimens from patients diagnosed with ALHE were reviewed, and immunohistochemical staining and microscopic analysis for WT-1 and GLUT1 were performed. Results: Intracytoplasmic endothelial staining of WT1 was detected in 19 of 20 ALHE specimens. GLUT1 was not detected in any ALHE specimen. Conclusions: We conclude that ALHE may represent a true hemangioma (i.e., benign vascular neoplasia) characterized by an eosinophil- and lymphocyte-rich inflammatory component as opposed to the reactive inflammatory dermatosis with a positive intracytoplasmic staining pattern for WT1. As far as we are aware, WT1 staining for ALHE has not been described to date.
Terra firma-forme dermatosis
(MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS \& MEDIA PVT LTD, 2012-01-01) Erkek, Emel; Sahin, Sedef; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu; Sezer, Engin
Terra firma-forme dermatosis is characterized by `dirty' brown-grey cutaneous patches and plaques that can simply be eradicated by forceful swabbing with alcohol pads. The pathogenesis has been attributed to abnormal and delayed keratinization. Although affected patients present with typical lesions, the disorder is not well-known by dermatologists. In this report, we describe two patients with terra firma-forme dermatosis in the setting of xerosis cutis and atopic dermatitis. From a clinical point of view, we lay emphasis on its unique expression and diagnosis/treatment. From a histological perspective, we highlight its resemblance to dermatosis neglecta and speculate on the role of `neglect' in a patient with seemingly adequate hygiene. The role of urea containing emollients in the development of this disorder remains to be determined.
Tumor-stage mycosis fungoides of the vulva successfully treated with local low-dose radiotherapy
(WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2015-01-01) Bakar, Ozgur; Sahin, Sedef; Cetinozman, Fatma; Willemze, Rein; Tezcanli, Evrim; Cetin, Emel Dikicioglu
Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. According to the proposed guidelines for MF, skin-directed therapies are the treatment of choice for patients with limited stage disease. We present a case of early-stage MF, who progressed to tumor-stage MF during the postpartum period, showing a solitary ulcerated tumor on the vulva, which was successfully treated with local response-based, low-dose radiotherapy.