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  1. Article ; Online: Mutations in Exons 8 and 11 of

    Chen, Polly / Marconato, Laura / Sabattini, Silvia / Kiupel, Matti

    Veterinary sciences

    2022  Volume 9, Issue 9

    Abstract: The prognostic significance of internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit has been well-described for canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs), but c-kit mutations have rarely been reported in subcutaneous MCTs. The objective ... ...

    Abstract The prognostic significance of internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit has been well-described for canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs), but c-kit mutations have rarely been reported in subcutaneous MCTs. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit in canine subcutaneous MCTs and to investigate its association with histologic grade, KIT pattern, and proliferation markers. ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit, mitotic count, Ki67 index, AgNOR number, Ki67xAgNOR score, KIT pattern, and histologic grade (two-tier system) were retrospectively recorded for 216 dogs with subcutaneous MCTs. ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit were detected in 23 (10.6%) and 12 (5.56%) subcutaneous MCTs, respectively. Exon 11 mutations were significantly associated with Kiupel high grade (p < 0.001) and increased mitotic count (p < 0.001) compared to subcutaneous MCTs with no mutations in exons 8 or 11 (p = 0.002) or subcutaneous MCTs with a mutation in exon 8 (p = 0.001). There was no significant association of either c-kit mutation with KIT patterns or proliferation activity. This study identified a higher prevalence of ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit in subcutaneous MCTs than previously reported. Like their cutaneous counterpart, subcutaneous MCTs with exon 11 mutations were more likely to be histologically high grade and have a higher mitotic count, whereas such associations were not observed in subcutaneous MCTs with exon 8 mutations.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2768971-2
    ISSN 2306-7381 ; 2306-7381
    ISSN (online) 2306-7381
    ISSN 2306-7381
    DOI 10.3390/vetsci9090493
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  2. Article: Mutations in Exons 8 and 11 of c-kit Gene in Canine Subcutaneous Mast Cell Tumors and Their Association with Cell Proliferation

    Chen, Polly / Marconato, Laura / Sabattini, Silvia / Kiupel, Matti

    Veterinary sciences. 2022 Sept. 10, v. 9, no. 9

    2022  

    Abstract: The prognostic significance of internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit has been well-described for canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs), but c-kit mutations have rarely been reported in subcutaneous MCTs. The objective ... ...

    Abstract The prognostic significance of internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit has been well-described for canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCTs), but c-kit mutations have rarely been reported in subcutaneous MCTs. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit in canine subcutaneous MCTs and to investigate its association with histologic grade, KIT pattern, and proliferation markers. ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit, mitotic count, Ki67 index, AgNOR number, Ki67xAgNOR score, KIT pattern, and histologic grade (two-tier system) were retrospectively recorded for 216 dogs with subcutaneous MCTs. ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit were detected in 23 (10.6%) and 12 (5.56%) subcutaneous MCTs, respectively. Exon 11 mutations were significantly associated with Kiupel high grade (p < 0.001) and increased mitotic count (p < 0.001) compared to subcutaneous MCTs with no mutations in exons 8 or 11 (p = 0.002) or subcutaneous MCTs with a mutation in exon 8 (p = 0.001). There was no significant association of either c-kit mutation with KIT patterns or proliferation activity. This study identified a higher prevalence of ITD mutations in exons 8 and 11 of c-kit in subcutaneous MCTs than previously reported. Like their cutaneous counterpart, subcutaneous MCTs with exon 11 mutations were more likely to be histologically high grade and have a higher mitotic count, whereas such associations were not observed in subcutaneous MCTs with exon 8 mutations.
    Keywords cell proliferation ; dogs ; exons ; histology ; mast cells ; mitosis ; mutation
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0910
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2768971-2
    ISSN 2306-7381
    ISSN 2306-7381
    DOI 10.3390/vetsci9090493
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  3. Article ; Online: A Retrospective Clinico-Pathologic Study of 35 Dogs with Urethral Transitional Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Treatment

    Ghisoni, Giulia / Foglia, Armando / Sabattini, Silvia / Agnoli, Chiara / Dondi, Francesco / Perfetti, Simone / Marconato, Laura

    Animals. 2023 July 24, v. 13, no. 14

    2023  

    Abstract: Chemotherapy and cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COXi) are primary treatments for canine urethral transitional cell carcinoma (uTCC), a tumor known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinico-pathological ... ...

    Abstract Chemotherapy and cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COXi) are primary treatments for canine urethral transitional cell carcinoma (uTCC), a tumor known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinico-pathological characteristics, treatment modalities, and prognostic factors of 35 dogs with confirmed uTCC that received chemotherapy and COXi. Upon admission, urethral obstruction (UO) and urinary tract infection (UTI) were observed in seven (20%) dogs each. Gemcitabine (n = 20; 57.1%) and vinblastine (n = 10; 28.6%) were commonly used as first-line therapies, with four dogs also receiving radiation therapy. Based on RECIST, one (2.9%) dog achieved complete remission, nine (25.7%) partial remission, 20 (57.14%) showed stable disease, and five (14.3%) progressed. Among dogs with UO, six (85.7%) showed resolution or improvement after the first chemotherapy dose. The median time to local progression was 171 days (range: 107–235), and the median survival time was 333 days (range: 158–508). Dogs with UO upon admission had a higher risk of local progression, while both UO and UTI were associated with an increased risk of overall disease progression and tumor-related death. Additionally, gemcitabine significantly improved metastatic control. This study identified UO and UTI as negative prognostic factors, highlighting the importance of a multimodal approach in managing uTCC.
    Keywords carcinoma ; death ; disease progression ; dogs ; drug therapy ; metastasis ; prognosis ; prostaglandin synthase ; radiotherapy ; remission ; retrospective studies ; risk ; urinary tract diseases ; vinblastine
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-0724
    Publishing place Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2606558-7
    ISSN 2076-2615
    ISSN 2076-2615
    DOI 10.3390/ani13142395
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  4. Article ; Online: Do "mastophages" hamper the histologic assessment of lymph node metastases in canine mast cell tumor?

    Sabattini, Silvia / Faroni, Eugenio / Zaccone, Riccardo / Marconato, Laura / Bettini, Giuliano

    Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc

    2022  Volume 34, Issue 6, Page(s) 927–928

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Dogs ; Lymphatic Metastasis/pathology ; Dog Diseases/pathology ; Carcinoma/pathology ; Carcinoma/veterinary ; Lymph Nodes/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 287603-6
    ISSN 1943-4936 ; 1040-6387
    ISSN (online) 1943-4936
    ISSN 1040-6387
    DOI 10.1177/10406387221127457
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  5. Article ; Online: The 2-tier grading system identifies canine cutaneous and/or subcutaneous mast cell tumors with aggressive biological behavior regardless of growth model.

    Sabattini, Silvia / Brocanelli, Alessia / Zaccone, Riccardo / Faroni, Eugenio / Renzi, Andrea / Ciammaichella, Luca / Bettini, Giuliano / Marconato, Laura

    Veterinary pathology

    2024  , Page(s) 3009858241240443

    Abstract: Histologic grading of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) has prognostic and therapeutic implications, yet validation for subcutaneous MCTs (scMCTs) is lacking. For scMCTs with or without dermal invasion, determining their biological behavior ... ...

    Abstract Histologic grading of canine cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) has prognostic and therapeutic implications, yet validation for subcutaneous MCTs (scMCTs) is lacking. For scMCTs with or without dermal invasion, determining their biological behavior remains poorly standardized and sometimes sparks controversy. This prospective study aimed to assess the prognostic utility of the 2-tier histologic grading system in MCTs with different growth models (GMs) and explore the prognostic impact of the GM itself. We assessed 6 histologic GM categories: solely cMCT (C-SC
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 188012-3
    ISSN 1544-2217 ; 0300-9858
    ISSN (online) 1544-2217
    ISSN 0300-9858
    DOI 10.1177/03009858241240443
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  6. Article: A Retrospective Clinico-Pathologic Study of 35 Dogs with Urethral Transitional Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Treatment.

    Ghisoni, Giulia / Foglia, Armando / Sabattini, Silvia / Agnoli, Chiara / Dondi, Francesco / Perfetti, Simone / Marconato, Laura

    Animals : an open access journal from MDPI

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 14

    Abstract: Chemotherapy and cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COXi) are primary treatments for canine urethral transitional cell carcinoma (uTCC), a tumor known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinico-pathological ... ...

    Abstract Chemotherapy and cyclooxygenase inhibitors (COXi) are primary treatments for canine urethral transitional cell carcinoma (uTCC), a tumor known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the clinico-pathological characteristics, treatment modalities, and prognostic factors of 35 dogs with confirmed uTCC that received chemotherapy and COXi. Upon admission, urethral obstruction (UO) and urinary tract infection (UTI) were observed in seven (20%) dogs each. Gemcitabine (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2606558-7
    ISSN 2076-2615
    ISSN 2076-2615
    DOI 10.3390/ani13142395
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  7. Article ; Online: Grading Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors in Cats

    Sabattini, Silvia / Bettini, Giuliano

    Veterinary Pathology. 2019 Jan., v. 56, no. 1 p.43-49

    2019  

    Abstract: Cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) account for approximately 20% of skin neoplasms in cats. As there is no grading system for these tumors, prognosis is difficult to estimate. Although the typical presentation is a benign tumor that can be cured by ... ...

    Abstract Cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) account for approximately 20% of skin neoplasms in cats. As there is no grading system for these tumors, prognosis is difficult to estimate. Although the typical presentation is a benign tumor that can be cured by surgical excision, a small but important proportion of feline cMCTs is biologically aggressive and can spread to local lymph nodes, precede the onset of disseminated cutaneous disease, or be associated with visceral involvement. A number of macroscopic and histologic features were retrospectively evaluated in cases of feline cMCTs treated with surgical excision with or without medical therapy. Cats were divided into 2 groups based on the clinical outcome. Group 1 included cats alive with no mast cell tumor–related disease at 1000 days from surgery; group 2 included cats developing histologically confirmed metastatic or cutaneous disseminated disease. The criteria allowing the best differentiation between the groups were used to develop a grading scheme. Groups 1 and 2 were composed by 48 (76%) and 15 (24%) cases, respectively. Tumors were classified as high grade if there were >5 mitotic figures in 10 fields (400×) and at least 2 of the following criteria: tumor diameter >1.5 cm, irregular nuclear shape, and nucleolar prominence/chromatin clusters. According to this scheme, the 15 (24%) high-grade cMCTs had significantly reduced survival time (median, 349 days; 95% CI, 0–739 days) as compared with the 48 low-grade tumors (median not reached; P < .001). Further studies are warranted to validate this grading system and test reproducibility on a larger case series.
    Keywords animal pathology ; cats ; chromatin ; excision ; histology ; lymph ; mast cells ; metastasis ; mitosis ; neoplasms ; prognosis ; skin ; feline ; neoplasm grading ; mast cell tumor ; mastocytoma
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-01
    Size p. 43-49.
    Publishing place SAGE Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 188012-3
    ISSN 1544-2217 ; 0300-9858
    ISSN (online) 1544-2217
    ISSN 0300-9858
    DOI 10.1177/0300985818800028
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  8. Article ; Online: Comparison of sonographic and CT findings for the identification of renal nodules in dogs and cats

    Rossi, Federica / Gianni, Beatrice / Marconato, Laura / Sabattini, Silvia / Caleri, Elvanessa / Mattolini, Mirko / Camosci, Veronica / Carozzi, Gregorio

    Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. 2023 May, v. 64, no. 3 p.439-447

    2023  

    Abstract: Ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) are used to diagnose neoplastic and non‐neoplastic focal renal lesions in dogs and cats; however, comparative studies between these two diagnostic tools are lacking. The aim of this retrospective, methods ...

    Abstract Ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) are used to diagnose neoplastic and non‐neoplastic focal renal lesions in dogs and cats; however, comparative studies between these two diagnostic tools are lacking. The aim of this retrospective, methods comparison study was to evaluate and compare the performance of US compared to CT in identifying at least one renal nodule in animals with confirmed focal renal lesions. Imaging studies of animals with uni‐ or bilateral renal nodules smaller than 3 cm that underwent both US and CT and that had a pathologically confirmed diagnosis were reviewed. Animals with renal cysts and infarcts were excluded. Recorded features for both modalities included the following: shape, size, number, localization, margins, renal profile. For CT only, recorded features also included attenuation (HU) and pattern of enhancement. For US only, recorded features also included echogenicity, echostructure, and rate of visibility. Final diagnosis was obtained by cytology or histopathology. Using CT, lesions were identified in all 39 (100%) kidneys of 18 dogs and seven cats. Most lesions were multiple, cortical, well‐defined, iso‐attenuating (precontrast), hypo‐attenuating, and moderately enhancing (postcontrast). Using US, lesions were identified in 29 of 39 (74%) kidneys. Overall, nine (31%) lesions were poorly visible; 10 (26%) kidneys appeared normal; in 17 (59%) organs, lesions’ number was underestimated. Isoechoic, non‐protruding lesions were difficult to identify by US. Ultrasonography underestimated renal lesions compared to CT in 59% of the kidneys (P = 0.001). Final diagnoses included metastatic disease (n = 16), infiltration by feline lymphoma (n = 4), primary neoplasia (n = 3), and non‐neoplastic benign lesions (n = 2).
    Keywords cats ; cell biology ; computed tomography ; histopathology ; lymphoma ; metastasis ; radiology ; ultrasonics ; ultrasonography
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-05
    Size p. 439-447.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 2142058-0
    ISSN 1740-8261 ; 1058-8183
    ISSN (online) 1740-8261
    ISSN 1058-8183
    DOI 10.1111/vru.13219
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  9. Article ; Online: Ultrasonographic features of intestinal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis in 10 dogs

    De Magistris, Angela V. / Linta, Nikolina / Specchi, Swan / Procoli, Fabio / Sabattini, Silvia / Diana, Alessia / Donato, Pamela Di

    Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound. 2023 Sept., v. 64, no. 5 p.973-981

    2023  

    Abstract: Intestinal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis (ILL) is a granulomatous inflammation of the lymphatic vessels of the intestinal wall and mesentery characterized by lipogranulomas. The purpose of this retrospective, multi‐center, case series study is to report ...

    Abstract Intestinal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis (ILL) is a granulomatous inflammation of the lymphatic vessels of the intestinal wall and mesentery characterized by lipogranulomas. The purpose of this retrospective, multi‐center, case series study is to report the ultrasonographic features of canine ILL. Ten dogs with a histologically confirmed ILL undergoing preoperative abdominal ultrasound were retrospectively included. Additional CT was available in two cases. Lesion distribution was focal in eight dogs and multifocal in two. All dogs presented with intestinal wall thickening and two had a concomitant mesenteric mass adjacent to the intestinal lesion. All lesions were in the small intestine. Ultrasonographic features were altered wall layering with predominantly muscular and to a lesser extent submucosal layer thickening. Other findings included hyperechoic nodular tissue within the muscular, serosa/subserosal, and mucosal layers, hyperechoic perilesional mesentery, enlarged submucosal blood/lymphatic vessels, mild peritoneal effusion, intestinal corrugation, and mild lymphadenomegaly. The two intestinal to mesenteric masses presented heterogeneous echostructure, predominantly hyperechoic with multiple hypo/anechoic cavitations filled with mixed fluid and fat attenuation content on CT. Histopathological findings included lymphangiectasia, granulomatous inflammation, and structured lipogranulomas affecting mainly submucosa, muscularis, and serosa. The intestinal to mesenteric cavitary masses revealed severe granulomatous peritonitis with steatonecrosis. In conclusion, ILL should be considered as a differential diagnosis for dogs with this combination of ultrasonographic features.
    Keywords blood ; dogs ; histopathology ; inflammation ; lymphangitis ; mesentery ; peritonitis ; radiology ; small intestine ; ultrasonics ; ultrasonography
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-09
    Size p. 973-981.
    Publishing place John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 2142058-0
    ISSN 1740-8261 ; 1058-8183
    ISSN (online) 1740-8261
    ISSN 1058-8183
    DOI 10.1111/vru.13269
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  10. Article ; Online: Grading Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumors in Cats.

    Sabattini, Silvia / Bettini, Giuliano

    Veterinary pathology

    2018  Volume 56, Issue 1, Page(s) 43–49

    Abstract: Cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) account for approximately 20% of skin neoplasms in cats. As there is no grading system for these tumors, prognosis is difficult to estimate. Although the typical presentation is a benign tumor that can be cured by ... ...

    Abstract Cutaneous mast cell tumors (cMCTs) account for approximately 20% of skin neoplasms in cats. As there is no grading system for these tumors, prognosis is difficult to estimate. Although the typical presentation is a benign tumor that can be cured by surgical excision, a small but important proportion of feline cMCTs is biologically aggressive and can spread to local lymph nodes, precede the onset of disseminated cutaneous disease, or be associated with visceral involvement. A number of macroscopic and histologic features were retrospectively evaluated in cases of feline cMCTs treated with surgical excision with or without medical therapy. Cats were divided into 2 groups based on the clinical outcome. Group 1 included cats alive with no mast cell tumor-related disease at 1000 days from surgery; group 2 included cats developing histologically confirmed metastatic or cutaneous disseminated disease. The criteria allowing the best differentiation between the groups were used to develop a grading scheme. Groups 1 and 2 were composed by 48 (76%) and 15 (24%) cases, respectively. Tumors were classified as high grade if there were >5 mitotic figures in 10 fields (400×) and at least 2 of the following criteria: tumor diameter >1.5 cm, irregular nuclear shape, and nucleolar prominence/chromatin clusters. According to this scheme, the 15 (24%) high-grade cMCTs had significantly reduced survival time (median, 349 days; 95% CI, 0-739 days) as compared with the 48 low-grade tumors (median not reached; P < .001). Further studies are warranted to validate this grading system and test reproducibility on a larger case series.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cat Diseases/pathology ; Cat Diseases/surgery ; Cats ; Female ; Male ; Mastocytoma/pathology ; Mastocytoma/surgery ; Mastocytoma/veterinary ; Neoplasm Grading/veterinary ; Skin Neoplasms/pathology ; Skin Neoplasms/surgery ; Skin Neoplasms/veterinary ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-09-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 188012-3
    ISSN 1544-2217 ; 0300-9858
    ISSN (online) 1544-2217
    ISSN 0300-9858
    DOI 10.1177/0300985818800028
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