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  1. Article ; Online: A peculiar case of Paget's disease of the breast.

    Plutino, Francesca Maria / Del Medico, Pietro / Vescio, Giuseppina / Fava, Maria Giovanna

    Annali italiani di chirurgia

    2022  Volume 11

    Abstract: Mammary Paget's disease is a disorder of the nipple-areola complex of the breast that, while rare, is often associated with an underlying carcinoma. The typical aspect is usually an eczematoid change of the nipple or a red and ulcerative nipple's lesion ... ...

    Abstract Mammary Paget's disease is a disorder of the nipple-areola complex of the breast that, while rare, is often associated with an underlying carcinoma. The typical aspect is usually an eczematoid change of the nipple or a red and ulcerative nipple's lesion or erythematous and crusted lesion, with or without mass-like lesion and infiltration and inversion of the nipple. It was described at first by Sir James Paget in 1874, [1] who classified the disease in mammary and extramammary type. The mammary type (Paget' s Breast Cancer: PBC) has rare frequency. PBC occurs in 0.5-5% of all cases of breast cancer, it affects the mouth of the excretory ducts of the nipple, which is characterized by lesion of nipple's large ducts. PBC can be a superficial lesion or a nodule-tumor and it can be associated with underlying carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in more than 95% of cases, especially in postmenopausal women. In a small percentage of cases, PBC can also be associated with an invasive breast cancer. Accuracy in the diagnostic phase, in order to distinguish PBC from others diseases is paramount and histological examination of lesion's biopsy has a crucial role. Prognosis and treatment depend on the type of underlying breast cancer and are based on the stage of cancer, but more importantly, on the prompt of an adequate multidisciplinary diagnostic pathway. KEY WORDS: Histopathological Report, Oncological Outcomes Paget's Breast Cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/pathology ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Carcinoma/pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Nipples/pathology ; Paget's Disease, Mammary/diagnosis ; Paget's Disease, Mammary/pathology ; Paget's Disease, Mammary/surgery ; Prognosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-05
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 418927-9
    ISSN 2239-253X ; 0003-469X
    ISSN (online) 2239-253X
    ISSN 0003-469X
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  2. Article: Therapeutic Targets and Tumor Microenvironment in Colorectal Cancer.

    Gallo, Gaetano / Vescio, Giuseppina / De Paola, Gilda / Sammarco, Giuseppe

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2021  Volume 10, Issue 11

    Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a genetically, anatomically, and transcriptionally heterogeneous disease. The prognosis for a CRC patient depends on the stage of the tumor at diagnosis and widely differs accordingly. The tumor microenvironment (TME) in CRC is ...

    Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a genetically, anatomically, and transcriptionally heterogeneous disease. The prognosis for a CRC patient depends on the stage of the tumor at diagnosis and widely differs accordingly. The tumor microenvironment (TME) in CRC is an important factor affecting targeted cancer therapy. The TME has a dynamic composition including various cell types, such as cancer-associated fibroblasts, tumor-associated macrophages, regulatory T cells, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells, as well as extracellular factors that surround cancer cells and have functional and structural roles under physiological and pathological conditions. Moreover, the TME can limit the efficacy of therapeutic agents through high interstitial pressure, fibrosis, and the degradation of the therapeutic agents by enzymatic activity. For this reason, the TME is a fertile ground for the discovery of new drugs. The aim of this narrative review is to present current knowledge and future perspectives regarding the TME composition based on strategies for patients with CRC.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm10112295
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  3. Article ; Online: Anti-Ri-associated paraneoplastic ophthalmoplegia-ataxia syndrome in a woman with breast cancer: a case report and review of the literature.

    Sena, Giuseppe / Gallo, Gaetano / Vescio, Giuseppina / Gambardella, Denise / de Franciscis, Stefano / Renne, Mariuccia

    Journal of medical case reports

    2020  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 67

    Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. However, in the management of breast cancer, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The diagnosis of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes is ... ...

    Abstract Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. However, in the management of breast cancer, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The diagnosis of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes is difficult due to the heterogeneity of symptoms, the timing of presentation, and the absence of antibodies, and it generally occurs before the diagnosis of breast cancer in 80% of patients who develop paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. We describe a 72-year-old woman with subacute ophthalmoplegia-ataxia syndrome who was subsequently diagnosed as having breast cancer and anti-Ri antibodies.
    Case presentation: A 72-year-old post-menopausal Caucasian woman, with a positive medical history for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presented with a 3-month onset of blurred vision, diplopia, and progressive gait disturbance. Serological tests were positive for well-characterized onconeural antibodies (anti-Ri). A whole-body computed tomography scan revealed a nodular opacity under her left nipple and axillary adenopathy. A biopsy of her left breast was performed, and histological examination showed ductal carcinoma. She underwent a superoexternal quadrantectomy with left axillary dissection. The final diagnosis showed infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast (T1c N1 M0, stage IIA) associated with paraneoplastic ophthalmoplegia-ataxia syndrome. At a 6-month follow-up, she showed no clinical or instrumental evidence of neoplastic recurrence with partial clinical improvement of neurological symptoms, such as ataxia and diplopia.
    Conclusion: The diagnosis of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes is often late, as in this patient, but treatment at an early stage may provide a good prognosis. Furthermore, this is one of several cases of an anti-Ri paraneoplastic neurological syndrome not associated with myoclonus, which reinforces the belief that opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome is not pathognomonic of the associated anti-Ri paraneoplastic neurological syndromes.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Autoantibodies/blood ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Breast Neoplasms/immunology ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnosis ; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/immunology ; Cerebellar Ataxia/immunology ; Female ; Humans ; Ophthalmoplegia/immunology ; Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System/diagnosis
    Chemical Substances Autoantibodies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2269805-X
    ISSN 1752-1947 ; 1752-1947
    ISSN (online) 1752-1947
    ISSN 1752-1947
    DOI 10.1186/s13256-020-02410-z
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  4. Article ; Online: Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy in the Management of Perianal Fistulas in Crohn's Disease: An Up-To-Date Review.

    Gallo, Gaetano / Tiesi, Vincenzo / Fulginiti, Serena / De Paola, Gilda / Vescio, Giuseppina / Sammarco, Giuseppe

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

    2020  Volume 56, Issue 11

    Abstract: Crohn's Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that potentially involves the entire gastrointestinal tract. Perianal fistulizing CD (pCD) is a serious and frequent complication associated with significant morbidities and a heavy negative impact ... ...

    Abstract Crohn's Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that potentially involves the entire gastrointestinal tract. Perianal fistulizing CD (pCD) is a serious and frequent complication associated with significant morbidities and a heavy negative impact on quality of life. The aim of CD treatment is to induce and maintain disease remission and to promote mucosal repair. Unfortunately, even the best therapeutic regimens in pCD do not have long-term efficacy and cause a significant number of side effects. Therefore, it is mandatory to study new therapeutical options such as the use of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). These cells promote tissue repair via the induction of immunomodulation. The present review aims to analyze the existing updated scientific literature on MSCs adoption in the treatment of pCD to evaluate its efficacy and safety and to compare the use of bone marrow and adipose tissue derived MSCs, type of administration, and dose required for recovery.
    MeSH term(s) Crohn Disease/complications ; Crohn Disease/therapy ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells ; Quality of Life ; Rectal Fistula/etiology ; Rectal Fistula/surgery ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2188113-3
    ISSN 1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
    ISSN (online) 1648-9144
    ISSN 1010-660X
    DOI 10.3390/medicina56110563
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  5. Article ; Online: Ogilvie's Syndrome following spinal surgery.

    Chirchiglia, Domenico / Chirchiglia, Pasquale / Vescio, Giuseppina / Murrone, Domenico

    Journal of neurosurgical sciences

    2017  Volume 63, Issue 5, Page(s) 612–613

    MeSH term(s) Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction/diagnosis ; Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Neurosurgical Procedures ; Postoperative Complications/diagnosis ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/surgery ; Spine/surgery ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-10-23
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Case Reports ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 193139-8
    ISSN 1827-1855 ; 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    ISSN (online) 1827-1855
    ISSN 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    DOI 10.23736/S0390-5616.17.04218-7
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  6. Article ; Online: The prognostic value of KRAS and BRAF in stage I-III colorectal cancer. A systematic review.

    Gallo, Gaetano / Sena, Giuseppe / Vescio, Giuseppina / Papandrea, Matteo / Sacco, Rosario / Trompetto, Mario / Sammarco, Giuseppe

    Annali italiani di chirurgia

    2019  Volume 90, Page(s) 127–137

    Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The aetiology of CRC is complex and involves interaction on environmental and genetic factors. The two most important pathways are the EGFR (Epidermal Grow ... ...

    Abstract Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The aetiology of CRC is complex and involves interaction on environmental and genetic factors. The two most important pathways are the EGFR (Epidermal Grow Factor Receptor) signaling pathway, with the involvement of KRAS and BRAF, and the DNA mismatch repair (MMR). Generally, KRAS and BRAF mutations are mutually exclusive. They are both able to cause RAS/RAF/MAPK signaling pathway upregulation and are necessary for CRC development. BRAF mutations confers a poor prognosis in Western CRC patients, particularly in metastatic CRC (mCRC) and its mutations occur in approximately 4-20% CRC, with the vast majority being the V600E hotspot mutation. KRAS mutations are observed in 30- 40% CRC patients and act as predictive markers of resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-targeted antibodies in metastatic CRC. Initial patient management is defined by TNM stage at diagnosis but in patient with stage II and III CRC, TNM staging alone does not predict outcome in CRC patients who may be eligible for adjuvant chemotherapy. Furthermore, for stage II and III, non-metastatic CRC patients, the prognostic role of BRAF and KRAS mutations is still controversial, particularly comparing microsatellite-unstable (MSI) and - stable tumors (MSS). The aim of this study was to clarify the impact of KRAS/BRAF mutations on prognosis in patients with stage I-III CRC.
    Materials and methods: A systematic review of literature was undertaken to evaluate the prognostic value of KRAS and BRAF mutations in stage I-III colorectal cancer. Four major databases (PUBMED, EMBASE, WEB OF SCIENCE and COCHRANE LIBRARY) were searched.
    Results: Ninety-two studies were identified. After screening of titles, abstract and inclusion criteria sixteen articles were included. Of the selected articles, five were prospective, ten were retrospectives studies, and one was a combined retrospective/ prospective study.
    Conclusion: In our opinion, a combination of molecular markers, tumor location with the other clinical-pathological variables and microsatellite status is essential to have a correct prognosis. Nevertheless, this combination could be useful as a predictive factor in stage I-III CRC.
    Key words: BRAF, Colorectal Cancer, KRAS, Stage I-III CRC, Translational research.
    MeSH term(s) Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics ; Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology ; Humans ; Mutation ; Neoplasm Staging ; Prognosis ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)/genetics
    Chemical Substances KRAS protein, human ; BRAF protein, human (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras) (EC 3.6.5.2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-25
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 418927-9
    ISSN 2239-253X ; 0003-469X
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  7. Article: Mast Cells, microRNAs and Others: The Role of Translational Research on Colorectal Cancer in the Forthcoming Era of Precision Medicine.

    Sammarco, Giuseppe / Gallo, Gaetano / Vescio, Giuseppina / Picciariello, Arcangelo / De Paola, Gilda / Trompetto, Mario / Currò, Giuseppe / Ammendola, Michele

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2020  Volume 9, Issue 9

    Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease, molecularly and anatomically, that develops in a multi-step process requiring the accumulation of several genetic or epigenetic mutations that lead to the gradual transformation of normal mucosa into ... ...

    Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous disease, molecularly and anatomically, that develops in a multi-step process requiring the accumulation of several genetic or epigenetic mutations that lead to the gradual transformation of normal mucosa into cancer. In fact, tumorigenesis is extremely complex, with many immunologic and non-immunologic factors present in the tumor microenvironment that can influence tumorigenesis. In the last few years, a role for mast cells (MCs), microRNAs (miRNAs), Kirsten rat sarcoma (KRAS) and v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homologue B (BRAF) in cancer development and progression has been suggested, and numerous efforts have been made to thoroughly assess their correlation with CRC to improve patient survival and quality of life. The identification of easily measurable, non-invasive and cost-effective biomarkers, the so-called "ideal biomarkers", for CRC screening and treatment remains a high priority. The aim of this review is to discuss the emerging role of mast cells (MCs), microRNAs (miRNAs), KRAS and BRAF as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for CRC, evaluating their influence as potential therapy targets in the forthcoming era of precision medicine.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-03
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm9092852
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  8. Article ; Online: Excisional Haemorrhoidectomy: Where Are We?

    Sena, Giuseppe / Gallo, Gaetano / Vescio, Giuseppina / Carpino, Antonio / Diaco, Elia / Papandrea, Matteo / Trompetto, Mario / Sammarco, Giuseppe

    Reviews on recent clinical trials

    2020  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 54–59

    Abstract: Haemorrhoidal disease (HD) is defined as the symptomatic enlargement and/or distal displacement of anal cushions and is one of the most frequent and ancient anorectal conditions. Bleeding, during or after defecation, is the most common symptom. The color ...

    Abstract Haemorrhoidal disease (HD) is defined as the symptomatic enlargement and/or distal displacement of anal cushions and is one of the most frequent and ancient anorectal conditions. Bleeding, during or after defecation, is the most common symptom. The color of the blood is typically bright red covering the outer surface of the stools. The severity of HD is based on the degree of the prolapse. There are several excisional surgery treatments. In this review, we describe the most common techniques such as Milligan and Morgan, Parks, Ferguson and Whitehead technique. Despite significant improvements in conservative treatments, excisional haemorrhoidectomy techniques are the most effective treatment for III- and IV degree.
    MeSH term(s) Hemorrhoidectomy ; Hemorrhoids/surgery ; Humans ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-18
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2251879-4
    ISSN 1876-1038 ; 1574-8871
    ISSN (online) 1876-1038
    ISSN 1574-8871
    DOI 10.2174/1574887115666200319153439
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  9. Article ; Online: Intervertebral thoracic herniation disc presenting as acute abdomen.

    Chirchiglia, Domenico / Della Torre, Attilio / Stroscio, Carmelino A / Vescio, Giuseppina / Lavano, Angelo

    Journal of neurosurgical sciences

    2017  Volume 62, Issue 4, Page(s) 522–523

    MeSH term(s) Abdomen, Acute/diagnosis ; Abdomen, Acute/surgery ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc/surgery ; Intervertebral Disc Displacement/diagnosis ; Intervertebral Disc Displacement/surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Thoracic Vertebrae/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-01-26
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 193139-8
    ISSN 1827-1855 ; 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    ISSN (online) 1827-1855
    ISSN 0390-5616 ; 0026-4881
    DOI 10.23736/S0390-5616.17.03968-6
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  10. Article ; Online: Multivisceral resection for occlusive colorectal cancer: Is it justified?

    Rizzuto, Antonia / Palaia, Ilaria / Vescio, Giuseppina / Serra, Raffaele / Malanga, Donatella / Sacco, Rosario

    International journal of surgery (London, England)

    2016  Volume 33 Suppl 1, Page(s) S142–7

    Abstract: Background: The only possibility of curative surgery in primary T4, locally advanced, adherent colorectal carcinoma (LAACRC) or recurrent disease with infiltration of adjacent organs is the en bloc resection of the invaded structures to achieve clear ... ...

    Abstract Background: The only possibility of curative surgery in primary T4, locally advanced, adherent colorectal carcinoma (LAACRC) or recurrent disease with infiltration of adjacent organs is the en bloc resection of the invaded structures to achieve clear surgical margins (R0). The role of extended resections for occlusive LAACRC remains unclear. We report on our experience on Multivisceral resections (MVR) for LAACRC patients between 2003 and 2012.
    Methods: Twenty-two patients, who were treated with MVR with curative purpose for non-metastatic disease were recruited. General epidemiologic data, clinical findings, surgical treatment and/or multimodal therapy, histo-pathological examination and follow-up were collected. In addition post-operative complications were classified. Patients with occlusive LAACRC (n = 6) were compared to patients with uncomplicated presentation (n = 16) defined according to the UICC classification.
    Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups, in terms of median age, gender and localization of tumors. R0 resection was performed in 14 (87.5%) patients with uncomplicated tumors and in all patients with occlusive LAACRC. R1 resection was performed in 2/16 (12.5%) patients with uncomplicated disease. No peri-operative mortality was reported in patients of both groups. In the group of uncomplicated tumors, 11 patients (68.7%) were classified as pathological (p)T4 and 5 patients (31.2%) were classified pT3 whereas in the group of occlusive LAACRC the majority of patients were classified as pT4 (83.3%). Lymph node involvement occurred in 9 patients (56.2%) of the fist group and in two patients (33.3%) of the second group, respectively. The 3-year survival rates in all patients with both uncomplicated and occlusive diseases were 58.4% and 33.3%, respectively. The 3-years survival of patients with locally advanced adherent rectal cancer was significantly lower than the observed survival of patients with colon cancer (p < 0.0001).
    Conclusion: MVR offers cure (R0 resections) in uncomplicated and obstructive LAACRC with three years survival in 40% of patients. Patients affected by rectal cancer with occlusive disease showed significantly decreased survival in comparison with those affected by colon cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Colorectal Neoplasms/mortality ; Colorectal Neoplasms/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Survival Rate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2212038-5
    ISSN 1743-9159 ; 1743-9191
    ISSN (online) 1743-9159
    ISSN 1743-9191
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.06.021
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