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    Management of neuroendocrine carcinomas of the breast: A rare entity
    (SPANDIDOS PUBL LTD, 2011-01-01) Yildirim, Yesim; Elagoz, Sahende; Koyuncu, Ayhan; Aydin, Cengiz; Karadayi, Kursat
    Neuroendocrine (NE) carcinoma of the breast is extremely rare and constitutes less than 0.1\% of all breast tumors. Only a few studies are currently available in the literature and a standard approach to treating this tumor has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to apply pathological treatment modalities in clinical practice and to select the most appropriate treatment accordingly. Six female patients were diagnosed with primary NE carcinoma of the breast. The patients underwent modified radical mastectomy with axillary dissection. Pathological specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and an immunohistochemical panel of antibodies {[}neuron-specific enolase (NSE), chromogranin, synoptophysin, estrogen and progesterone receptor, c-erbB2 and Ki-67]. The results showed that tumor size ranged from 2 to 4.5 cm in diameter. Lymph node metastasis was detected in 4 (67\%) patients. Estrogen and progesterone receptor expression was found in 5 (83\%) patients. None of the patients expressed c-erbB2. Chromogranin was found to be positive in 5 (83\%) patients. Synoptophysin expression was detected in 5 (83\%) patients. NSE was stained in 4 (67\%) patients. An intraductal component was found in 5 (83\%) patients. Lymphovascular invasion was found in 5 (83\%) patients. Adjuvant chemotherapy was administered to patients with a Ki-67 index of >= 10\%. Radiotherapy was administered to 4 (67\%) patients, and 4 (67\%) patients received hormonal therapy. The mean follow-up time was 31.1 months (range 12-52). All 6 patients survived, although following chemotherapy and tamoxifen, the disease progressed in 1 patient who received second-line hormonal therapy. In conclusion, NE carcinoma of the breast is a distinct entity. Management of this rare tumor may include surgery and radiotherapy depending on the size of the tumor and lymph node status. However, the exact role of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy has yet to be established. Adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended for patients with a Ki-67 index of >= 10\%, and hormonal treatment appears to be feasible in patients who are positive for estrogen and/or progesterone receptor.
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    The Impact of Everolimus and Radiation Therapy on Pulmonary Fibrosis
    (MDPI, 2020-01-01) Eren, Mehmet Fuat; Eren, Ayfer Ay; Sayan, Mutlay; Yucel, Birsen; Elagoz, Sahende; Ozguven, Yildiray; Vergalasova, Irina; Altun, Ahmet; Kilickap, Saadettin; Daliparty, Vasudev Malik; Bese, Nuran
    Background and objectives:Everolimus (EVE) is a mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor that is widely used in cancer patients. Pulmonary toxicity, usually manifesting as interstitial pneumonitis, is a serious adverse effect of this drug. Radiation therapy, which is often administered in conjunction with chemotherapy for synergistic effects, also causes pulmonary fibrosis. In view of pulmonary damage development in these two forms of cancer treatment, we have examined the effect of EVE administration individually, in combination with radiation given in varying sequences, and its relation to the extent of pulmonary damage.Materials and Methods:We performed an experimental study in albino rats, which were randomized into five groups: (1) control group, (2) EVE alone, (3) EVE 22 h after radiation, (4) EVE 2 h after irradiation, and (5) only radiation. Sixteen weeks after thoracic irradiation, rat lung tissue samples were examined under light microscopy, and the extent of pulmonary damage was estimated. After this, we calculated median fibrosis scores in each group.Results:The highest fibrosis score was noted in Group 4. Among the five groups, the control group had a significantly lower median fibrosis score compared to the others. When the median fibrosis score of the group that received concurrent EVE with radiation therapy (RT) (Group 4) was compared with that of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (p= 0.0022). However, no significant differences were achieved among the study groups that received EVE only or RT only, whether concurrently or sequentially (p> 0.05).Conclusion:EVE is an effective treatment option for the management of several malignancies and is often combined with other therapies, such as radiation, for a more efficient response. However, an increased risk of pulmonary fibrosis should also be anticipated when these two modalities are combined, as they both can cause pulmonary damage, especially when administered concurrently.