HISTOPATHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND INTRATUMORAL LYMPHOCYTES: CORRELATION WITH SURVIVAL OUTCOMES IN TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER - A COMPREHENSIVE RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Journal Title: Kocatepe Medical Journal - Year 2024, Vol 25, Issue 2

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype characterized by aggressive tumor behavior and limited treatment options. This study aimed to investigate the relationship among age, pathological stage, proliferative index, presence of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and survival outcomes in TNBC. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Tumoral slides and blocks of 31 patients with triple negative breast cancer were retrieved from the pathology archive and retrospectively re-evaluated. The relationship among patient age, histopathological subtype of the tumor, tumor grade, lymph node grade, Ki-67 proliferation index and survival was evaluated. TILs were scored as mild, moderate and severe and the relationship with survival was evaluated. RESULTS: Regarding age and tumor stage, there was no significant correlation found (p=0,81 and p=0,89 respectively). However, when analyzing the N stage, a clear association was observed, with a higher proportion of patients aged 65 years or older displaying advanced N3 stage breast cancer (p=0.000013). A significant relationship was found between TILs and the Ki-67 proliferative index, with cases exhibiting high TILs also demonstrating a high proliferative index (p=0.003). Furthermore, increased TIL concentration was associated with a positive response to therapy and improved overall survival in TNBC patients (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: These findings emphasize the importance of considering age, pathological stage, proliferative index, and the presence of TILs in TNBC prognosis. Evaluation of TILs in routine histopathologic examination and inclusion in pathology reports, particularly in postmenopausal patients, could provide valuable information for future studies and guide treatment decisions. Additional research on immune-modulating therapies targeting TILs may hold promise for improving outcomes in TNBC patients.

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Neslihan KAYA TERZİ

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  • EP ID EP740635
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.18229/kocatepetip.1300967
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Neslihan KAYA TERZİ (2024). HISTOPATHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND INTRATUMORAL LYMPHOCYTES: CORRELATION WITH SURVIVAL OUTCOMES IN TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER - A COMPREHENSIVE RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS. Kocatepe Medical Journal, 25(2), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-740635