Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are associated with basal proliferating actinic keratoses
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are associated with basal proliferating actinic keratoses
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DOI:
10.1111/bjd.16536
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发表时间:
2019-04-01
影响因子:
10.3
通讯作者:
Dirschka, T.
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作者:
Schmitz, L.;Gambichler, T.;Dirschka, T.
Background In addition to the extent of atypical keratinocytes throughout the epidermis, actinic keratoses (AKs) are histologically characterized by downward-directed basal-layer expansion. It is not known whether this growth pattern correlates with the risk of developing invasive squamous cell carcinoma (iSCC). Objectives To characterize the prevalence of downward-directed basal-layer expansion of AKs adjacent to iSCC. Methods The epidermis overlying and adjacent to iSCCs was assessed histologically. We determined the histological grade (AK I-III), basal growth pattern (PRO I-III) and accompanying parameters such as adnexal involvement. Results Among 307 lesions, 52 center dot 4% of AKs were histologically classified as AK grade I, 38 center dot 1% as AK II and 6 center dot 8% as AK III (chi(2)-test, P < 0 center dot 001). Only 2 center dot 6% of adjacent epidermal samples did not show any atypical keratinocytes. The epidermis adjacent to iSCCs was classified as having a PRO I basal growth pattern in 25 center dot 7%, PRO II in 31 center dot 9% and PROIII in 39 center dot 4% of cases. Only 2 center dot 9% of AKs showed no basal growth (chi(2)-test, P < 0 center dot 001). In total 118 AKs (48 center dot 8%) showed extension into adnexal structures. These AKs were graded as PRO I in 18 center dot 6% of cases, PRO II in 30 center dot 5% and PRO III in 50 center dot 8%. The epidermis above iSCCs could be assessed only for upwards-directed growth and showed no significant differences in the three AK grades (P = 0 center dot 42). Conclusions Basal proliferative AKs, as well as atypical keratinocytes restricted to the lower third of the epidermis, are most commonly seen adjacent to iSCC, with less evidence for full-thickness epidermal dysplasia. Our study supports the important role of dysplastic keratinocytes in the epidermal basal layer and their potential association with iSCC.