Absence of somatostatin receptor expression in vivo is correlated to di- or tetraploid 1p36-deleted neuroblastomas

Freimut H. Schilling*, Peter F. Ambros, Heiner Bihl, Tommy Martinsson, Inge M. Ambros, Per Borgström, Hans Jacobsson, Ursula G. Falkmer, Jörn Treuner, Per Kogner

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Poor prognosis in childhood neuroblastoma is associated with deletions of chromosome region 1p36 and di/tetraploid DNA content.

PROCEDURE: Forty-six patients with histopathologically proven neuroblastoma were investigated for in vivo expression of somatostatin receptors (SR) by 111In-pentetreotide scintigraphy. All tumors were analyzed for cytometric DNA content and chromosome 1p36 integrity.

RESULTS: SR expression was detected in 28 tumors (61%) and correlated with young age, localized clinical stage, and favorable outcome. Fourteen tumors showed deletion at chromosome 1p36, thirteen of which did not show SR expression (P< 0.001). A triploid DNA content was correlated with the presence of SR (23 of 25, P< 0.001). No tumor with deletion of chromosome 1p36 and di/tetra DNA content showed SR expression (chi2 = 29.88, d.o.f. = 2, P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that SR expression is related to genetic features of prognostic significance. This may be assessed with a minimally invasive scintigraphic method.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftMedical and pediatric oncology
Vol/bind36
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)56-60
Antal sider5
ISSN0098-1532
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 10 jan. 2001
Udgivet eksterntJa

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