2024
Randomized Phase II Trial of Imiquimod with or without 9-Valent HPV Vaccine versus Observation in Patients with High-grade Pre-neoplastic Cervical Lesions (NCT02864147)
Sheth S, Oh J, Bellone S, Siegel E, Greenman M, Mutlu L, McNamara B, Pathy S, Clark M, Azodi M, Altwerger G, Andikyan V, Huang G, Ratner E, Kim D, Iwasaki A, Levi A, Buza N, Hui P, Flaherty S, Schwartz P, Santin A. Randomized Phase II Trial of Imiquimod with or without 9-Valent HPV Vaccine versus Observation in Patients with High-grade Pre-neoplastic Cervical Lesions (NCT02864147). Clinical Cancer Research 2024, 30: of1-of10. PMID: 38592381, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-23-3639.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRandomized phase II trialCD4/CD8 T cellsT cellsHPV clearanceArm BNo significant differenceClinical surveillanceRate of HPV clearanceSecondary outcomesPre-neoplastic cervical lesionsCervical intraepithelial neoplasiaT cell infiltrationT cell responsesSignificant differenceCIN3 patientsIntraepithelial neoplasiaArm ACervical lesionsImiquimod groupSurveillance armVaginal suppositoriesProspective trialsArm CHPV vaccinationImiquimod
2020
Cervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan
Zeybek B, Manzano A, Bianchi A, Bonazzoli E, Bellone S, Buza N, Hui P, Lopez S, Perrone E, Manara P, Zammataro L, Altwerger G, Han C, Tymon-Rosario J, Menderes G, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Santin A. Cervical carcinomas that overexpress human trophoblast cell-surface marker (Trop-2) are highly sensitive to the antibody-drug conjugate sacituzumab govitecan. Scientific Reports 2020, 10: 973. PMID: 31969666, PMCID: PMC6976591, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-58009-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaSacituzumab govitecanTrop-2 expressionAntibody-drug conjugatesCell surface markersXenograft modelTrop-2Adenocarcinoma/adenosquamous carcinomaAnti-Trop-2 antibodyCell linesWeekly intravenous administrationSignificant tumor growth inhibitionCervical cancer patientsPrimary cervical cancerStrong diffuse stainingPrimary cervical tumorsCervical cancer cell linesEpithelial solid tumorsReal-time polymerase chain reactionTumor growth inhibitionHuman placental tissuePositive cell linesNegative cell linesVivo antitumor activityCancer cell lines
2019
Whole-exome sequencing of cervical carcinomas identifies activating ERBB2 and PIK3CA mutations as targets for combination therapy
Zammataro L, Lopez S, Bellone S, Pettinella F, Bonazzoli E, Perrone E, Zhao S, Menderes G, Altwerger G, Han C, Zeybek B, Bianchi A, Manzano A, Manara P, Cocco E, Buza N, Hui P, Wong S, Ravaggi A, Bignotti E, Romani C, Todeschini P, Zanotti L, Odicino F, Pecorelli S, Donzelli C, Ardighieri L, Angioli R, Raspagliesi F, Scambia G, Choi J, Dong W, Bilguvar K, Alexandrov LB, Silasi DA, Huang GS, Ratner E, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Pirazzoli V, Stiegler AL, Boggon TJ, Lifton RP, Schlessinger J, Santin AD. Whole-exome sequencing of cervical carcinomas identifies activating ERBB2 and PIK3CA mutations as targets for combination therapy. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2019, 116: 22730-22736. PMID: 31624127, PMCID: PMC6842590, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1911385116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPI3K/AKT/mTOR pathwaySquamous cell carcinomaWhole-exome sequencingAKT/mTOR pathwayPrimary cervical cancer cell linesPIK3CA inhibitorsRecurrent cervical cancer patientsMTOR pathwayCombination of copanlisibCervical cancer patientsPI3K/Akt/mTORCervical cancer xenograftsRegression of tumorsCervical cancer cell linesCervical tumor cell linesSingle nucleotide variantsWild-type tumorsRecurrent somatic missense mutationsAkt/mTORCell linesPan-HERCancer cell linesTypes 16/18Cervical cancerCancer patients
2018
Data Set for the Reporting of Carcinomas of the Cervix
McCluggage WG, Judge MJ, Alvarado-Cabrero I, Duggan MA, Horn LC, Hui P, Ordi J, Otis CN, Park KJ, Plante M, Stewart CJR, Wiredu EK, Rous B, Hirschowitz L. Data Set for the Reporting of Carcinomas of the Cervix. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2018, 37: 205-228. PMID: 28700433, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000412.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Comprehensive Analysis of PAX8 Expression in Epithelial Malignancies of the Uterine Cervix
Wong S, Hong W, Hui P, Buza N. Comprehensive Analysis of PAX8 Expression in Epithelial Malignancies of the Uterine Cervix. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2017, 36: 101-106. PMID: 27362905, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiomarkers, TumorFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryPAX8 Transcription FactorTissue Array AnalysisUterine Cervical NeoplasmsConceptsSquamous cell carcinomaEpithelial malignanciesPAX8 expressionAdenosquamous carcinomaMajority of SCCsCervical squamous cell carcinomaPossible primary sitesEndometrioid-type tumorsWeak nuclear stainingTissue microarray slidesGynecologic malignanciesEndometrial adenocarcinomaEndometrioid adenocarcinomaMetastatic lesionsEndometrial carcinomaMetastatic sitesUterine cervixCell carcinomaCervical tumorsEndocervical adenocarcinomaDifferential diagnosisPrimary siteAdenocarcinomaCarcinomaMalignancy
2015
Grading of atypia in genital skin lesions: routine microscopic evaluation and use of p16 immunostaining
Ezaldein H, Lott JP, McNiff JM, Hui P, Buza N, Ko CJ. Grading of atypia in genital skin lesions: routine microscopic evaluation and use of p16 immunostaining. Journal Of Cutaneous Pathology 2015, 42: 519-526. PMID: 25951050, DOI: 10.1111/cup.12525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkers, TumorCross-Sectional StudiesCyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16FemaleGenitalia, FemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm ProteinsObserver VariationPapillomavirus InfectionsSensitivity and SpecificitySkin DiseasesSquamous Intraepithelial Lesions of the CervixUterine Cervical NeoplasmsConceptsGenital skin lesionsHigh-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsLow-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsSquamous intraepithelial lesionsP16 immunostainingSkin lesionsDiagnostic agreementIntraepithelial lesionsUseful adjunctive markerHigh-grade dysplasiaCross-sectional studyRoutine microscopic evaluationDegree of atypiaAdjunctive markerInter-observer agreementPrimary outcomeCervical lesionsHistopathologic assessmentHistopathologic evaluationConsensus diagnosisReactive atypiaEosin stainingOriginal diagnosisAtypiaLesions
2014
Mitotically Active Microglandular Hyperplasia of the Cervix
Abi-Raad R, Alomari A, Hui P, Buza N. Mitotically Active Microglandular Hyperplasia of the Cervix. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2014, 33: 524-530. PMID: 25083971, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCervix UteriDiagnosis, DifferentialEndometrial HyperplasiaEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansHyperplasiaMiddle AgedUterine Cervical NeoplasmsConceptsHuman papillomavirus (HPV) statusMicroglandular hyperplasiaSmall biopsy specimensEndometrial malignancyClinical historyBiopsy specimensHigh risk human papillomavirus statusCarcinoembryonic antigenKi-67 proliferation indexMitotic activityModerate nuclear atypiaPatient's clinical historySignet ring cellsSignificant mitotic activityReticular growth patternMicroglandular patternVimentin immunostainsPatient ageCase seriesEndocervical polypEndometrial adenocarcinomaEndocervical glandsDiagnostic dilemmaClinical prognosisMucinous differentiation
2011
Use of high‐risk human papillomavirus testing in patients with low‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesions
Levi AW, Harigopal M, Hui P, Schofield K, Chhieng DC. Use of high‐risk human papillomavirus testing in patients with low‐grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. Cancer Cytopathology 2011, 119: 228-234. PMID: 21732551, DOI: 10.1002/cncy.20172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsHR-HPV testingHPV testingCIN 2Colposcopy rateHR-HPVRelative light units/cutoffCervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2High-risk human papillomavirusHR-HPV statusRLU/COIntraepithelial neoplasia 2Hybrid Capture 2Squamous intraepithelial lesionsCIN 1 lesionsLarge teaching hospitalNegative predictive valueLSIL cytologyHPV statusIntraepithelial lesionsCapture 2Human papillomavirusTeaching hospitalCytologic diagnosisSevere lesions
2010
Glial Heterotopia of the Uterine Cervix: DNA Genotyping Confirmation of its Fetal Origin
Siddon A, Hui P. Glial Heterotopia of the Uterine Cervix: DNA Genotyping Confirmation of its Fetal Origin. International Journal Of Gynecological Pathology 2010, 29: 394-397. PMID: 20567155, DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0b013e3181c5a7e8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlial heterotopiaUterine cervixGlial tissueKlinefelter syndromeFetal originGlial fibrillary acidic proteinMature glial tissueFibrillary acidic proteinDown syndrome fetusesFetal brain tissueEndocervical glandular epitheliumFetal tissue samplesS100 immunohistochemistryCervical polypsCervical lesionsElective terminationIntriguing lesionsPregnancy terminationIdentical genetic profilesSyndrome fetusesGlandular epitheliumSyndromeBrain tissueFirst gestationDown syndrome
2008
Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: comparative genomic hybridization and diagnostic DNA genotyping
Xu ML, Yang B, Carcangiu ML, Hui P. Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor: comparative genomic hybridization and diagnostic DNA genotyping. Modern Pathology 2008, 22: 232-238. PMID: 18820674, DOI: 10.1038/modpathol.2008.165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCarcinoma, Squamous CellComparative Genomic HybridizationDiagnosis, DifferentialEndometrial NeoplasmsEpithelioid CellsFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGenetic TestingGenotypeGestational Trophoblastic DiseaseHumansItalyLung NeoplasmsMiddle AgedPregnancyUnited StatesUterine Cervical NeoplasmsConceptsEpithelioid trophoblastic tumorTrophoblastic tumorSquamous cell carcinomaUterine cervixComparative genomic hybridizationCommon squamous cell carcinomaChromosomal alterationsInvasive squamous cell carcinomaChorionic-type intermediate trophoblastGestational trophoblastic diseaseGenomic hybridizationDNA genotypingIntermediate trophoblastTrophoblastic diseaseAnatomic locationComparative genomic hybridization analysisTrophoblastic originTumorsGenomic hybridization analysisCervixNormal tissuesTrophoblastic natureConventional comparative genomic hybridizationCarcinomaChromosomal profile