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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

How Morphology Shapes Survival in Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung.

Angela-Ștefania Marghescu, Silviu Vlăsceanu, Mădălina Preda, Beatrice Mahler, Ioana Anca Bădărău, Loredana Sabina Cornelia Manolescu, Mirela Țigău, Cristina Teleagă, Corina Elena Toader, Alexandru Daniel Radu and 2 more

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Angela-Ștefania MarghescuPathological Anatomy Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6536-206X
Silviu VlăsceanuPhysiology III Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0007-3856-7917
Mădălina PredaDepartment of Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology, Faculty of Midwives and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5927-7069
Beatrice MahlerPneumoftisiology II Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9240-922X
Ioana Anca BădărăuPhysiology III Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-7282-5189
Loredana Sabina Cornelia ManolescuDepartment of Microbiology, Parasitology and Virology, Faculty of Midwives and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-8694-6195
Mirela ȚigăuDepartment of Research, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophthisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania.
Cristina TeleagăDepartment of Research, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophthisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania.
Corina Elena ToaderPathology Department, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophthisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania.
Alexandru Daniel RaduDepartment of Research, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophthisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-6326-2145
Alexandru StoichițăDepartment of Research, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophthisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1115-2379
Mariana CostachePathological Anatomy Discipline, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3919-862X

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesSquamous cell carcinoma (SQCC) represents a significant proportion of human malignancies affecting various anatomical sites, including the lung. Understanding the prognostic factors is crucial for establishing effective risk stratification in these patients, as multiple critical aspects significantly impact overall survival. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective study was conducted on 99 patients with operable lung SQCC treated at a tertiary center. The exclusion criteria included patients under 18, those with in situ or metastatic SQCC, and those who received neoadjuvant therapy. The surgical specimens were re-analyzed, and data were collected on multiple variables, including pTNM staging, tumor characteristics, and overall survival (OS). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox regression models were used to identify significant prognostic factors.

resultsThe Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a median survival of 36 months with a 65.65% mortality rate. Significant factors influencing survival included keratinization, histological grading, tumor size and stage, pleural invasion, tumor cell arrangement, tumor budding, spread through air space (STAS), and mitotic index. A multiple Cox regression highlighted the nonkeratinizing tumors, advanced pT stages, single-cell invasion, and high mitotic index as key predictors of poorer outcomes. The nonkeratinizing tumors showed higher mortality and shorter median survival rates compared to keratinizing tumors. The tumor staging, cell arrangement, and tumor budding significantly impacted the survival curves.

conclusionsThe study underscores the importance of detailed histopathological evaluations in lung SQCC. The nonkeratinizing tumors, advanced pT stage, single-cell invasion, and high mitotic index were associated with higher hazard rates, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive grading system incorporating these factors to improve prognostic accuracy and guide treatment strategies.

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gradinglungmorphological factorsprognosticrisk stratificationsquamous cell carcinomasurvival

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