Significance of (IMP3) In Dysplasia- Adenocarcinoma Sequence in Barrett's Esophagus. (Immunohistochemical Study) | ||||
Benha Medical Journal | ||||
Article 217, Volume 39, Special issue (Academic), September and October 2022, Page 125-140 PDF (1.45 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/bmfj.2021.18949.1147 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Sara Abd El-Fattah Madkour ![]() | ||||
1Pathology department, Faculty of medicine, Benha univesity, Benha, egypt | ||||
2Pathology department, Faculty of medicine, Benha university, Egypt | ||||
3Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt. | ||||
4pathology department benha faculty of medicine | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is the replacement of the squamous epithelium of the distal esophagus by a metaplastic columnar epithelium. It has been considered the most important precursor lesion for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) through a series of genetic and epigenetic mutations. The oncofetal protein IMP3 is a member of a family of RNA-binding proteins that promotes tumor cell proliferation, adhesion, and invasion. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate IMP3 expression in BE and its associated pathological changes through the malignant progression. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was done upon 51 different esophageal lesions designated as; 20 cases of EAC and 31 cases of BE. IMP3 immunostaining was done and assessed for each case. Results: IMP3 positivity was seen in 3/11 cases (27.5%) of BE-ND, 6/10 cases (60%) of BE-LGD, 9/10 cases (90%) of BE-HGD, and in all (100%) of EAC cases. IMP3 IHC expression was positively correlated with the different grades of BE (BE-ND, BE-LGD, and BE-HGD) and EAC cases (P | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Barrett's Esophagus; Esophageal Adenocarcinoma; IMP3 | ||||
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