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Comparative study of imaging and pathological evaluation of pneumonic mucinous adenocarcinoma

  • Authors:
    • Jun Han
    • Chongchong Wu
    • Yuxin Wu
    • Hui Deng
    • Jie Gao
    • Hua Han
    • Xinying Xue
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  • Published online on: December 17, 2020     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2020.12386
  • Article Number: 125
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Abstract

Patients with pneumonia‑type lung cancer (PTLC) do not exhibit specific clinical features, which makes imaging diagnosis difficult. Therefore, the aetiology of the pathological changes occurring during PTLC remains unclear. The current study aimed to explore the possible mechanism of PTLC formation by CT scans and pathological analysis of the lungs. A retrospective analysis was conducted on the CT and pathological data of 17 cases of PTLC. The diagnosis of lung cancer was confirmed by pathology. The CT scans of nine patients indicated diffuse distribution of lesions in the lungs, whereas those of three patients indicated single‑lung multi‑leaf distribution, and those of the remaining five patients included single‑leaf distribution. All patients demonstrated increased plaque or patchy density in the majority of the lesions located near the heart. The pathological types of the identified tumours were mucinous adenocarcinoma with adherent growth as the main sub‑type. A large number of mucus lakes were observed, containing floating tumour cells, as determined by optical microscopy. In addition, a number of tumour cells were located in the residual alveolar wall of the observed mucus lakes. The results of the present study suggested that the mucinous adenocarcinoma tumour cells produced substantial quantities of mucus, and that the cells were scattered and planted along with the mucus through the airway, which led to possible development of pneumonia‑type mucinous adenocarcinoma.

Introduction

Lung cancer is one of the most common tumour types and remains the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate of only 16% in 2013 (1). The occurrence of lung cancer is closely associated with smoking (2). The incidence of lung adenocarcinoma is the highest among all subtypes of lung cancer and has surpassed that of squamous cell carcinoma (3), and the pathology of PTLC often indicates lung adenocarcinoma. Pneumonia-type lung cancer (PTLC) is often misdiagnosed as inflammation and its treatment is usually delayed (4). Therefore, accurate identification and rapid diagnosis of this disease is essential to improve patient survival.

Several mechanisms of lung cancer metastasis have been proposed, including hematogenous spread, lymphatic metastasis and direct infiltration (5). However, accumulating studies have demonstrated that lung cancer can spread through the trachea (69). Gaikwad et al (10) have suggested that aerogenous spread of lung cancer occurs and serves an important role in the staging and management of this disease. At present, the possible mechanism of lung cancer metastasis is considered to be mediated through the airway (10). This facilitates tumour cell adherent growth and metastasis to the distal parts of the trachea, which are located away from the primary site of the malignancy (10).

The current study aimed to investigate the possible mechanism of the formation of PTLC by studying the CT and pathological characteristics of pneumonia-type mucinous adenocarcinoma in order to deepen the understanding of this disease, reduce the misdiagnosis rate and the detection time, and improve the survival rate of the patients.

Materials and methods

Patients

A total of 17 patients diagnosed with PTLC between June 2012 and June 2017 were selected from three tertiary hospitals in Beijing (The General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, The Affiliated Beijing Shijitan Hospital of Capital Medical University and The Peking Union Medical College Hospital; Beijing, China) and their clinical, imaging and pathological data were collected. The present study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University [Beijing, China; approval no. sjtkyll-lx-2018(30)]. Since the study was carried out retrospectively, the Ethics Committees of the three hospitals decided to waive the patients' informed consent.

Immunohistochemical staining

The paraffin sections of the lesions were sectioned into ~4-µm slices, which were placed on slides overnight at room temperature or dried at 60°C for 1 h. The primary anti-thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) antibody (dilution, 1:50; cat. no. 12373s; Roche Diagnostics) was incubated at 37°C for 16 min. The primary antibody and DAB staining solution (Roche Diagnostics) were added to a reagent tray and placed into the Ventana Benchmark XT (Roche Diagnostics) fully automatic immunohistochemical instrument, and the slides were placed directly inside the instrument. Following dyeing, the slides were removed, cleaned with a mild detergent to remove the solution on the cover glass and washed thoroughly with distilled water to remove the residual detergent. After dehydration and cleaning, the cover glass was sealed with sealing agent. The sections were observed under a light microscope with ×400 magnification.

H&E staining

The sections were dewaxed in xylene for 5–10 min and transferred into the mixture of xylene and pure ethanol (1:1) for ~5 min. Subsequently, the sections were rehydrated in a decreasing series of ethanol (100, 95, 85 and 70% for 2–5 min each) and transferred to a dye solution through distilled water for staining with haematoxylin for 5–15 min. Eosin dye solution (0.1–0.5%) was added for 1–5 min, and then the sections were dehydrated by 70, 85, 95 and 100% ethanol for 2–3 min. Finally, the sections were sealed with neutral gum under cover slips. The sections were observed under a light microscope with ×100 and ×400 magnification.

Imaging and diagnosis

With the exception of three patients who underwent lobectomy, the remaining 14 patients underwent needle biopsies. A total of seven patients underwent rapid on-the-spot evaluation (ROSE) under bronchoscopy. All patients underwent 128-slice CT with 5-mm thickness, 1.5 mm scan and parallel coronal and sagittal reconstruction. The diagnosis was made by two deputy chief physicians at the Department of Radiology and was based on the patient clinical symptoms and previous imaging data.

Results

Clinical characteristics of the patients

Among the 17 recruited patients, 12 were male and five were female. Their age ranged between 35 and 75 years, with a mean age of 60.18 years (Table I). The Tumor-Node-Metastasis stage of all patients was T4N0M0 (11). The sample included 9 smokers (Table I). The clinical manifestations were cough in 16 patients and absence of apparent symptoms in one patient.

Table I.

Basic information of the patients included in the present study.

Table I.

Basic information of the patients included in the present study.

No.Smoking, yearsClinical symptomsCT manifestationLocationDiagnosis methodTherapeutic measuresPrognosis/survival time
1NOTNo cough or expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass density and cavityLower lobe of the left lungLobectomy of the left lower lobeLobectomy>60 months
2NOTCoughFlaky density, peripheral ground glass density, air bronchogenic signsLower lobe of the right lungLobectomy of the right lower lobeLobectomy3 months
3NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityLower lobe of the right lungLobectomy of the right lower lobeLobectomy4 months
4NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, air bronchogenic signsLower lobe of the left lungUltrasound-guided lung punctureExpectant treatment4 months
540Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityUpper lobe of the right lungUltrasound-guided lung punctureChemotherapy6 months
640Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityUpper lobe of the left lungCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy6 months
7NOTExpectorationFlaky density, air bronchogenic signsUpper lobe of the right lungCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy5 months
8NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass density and cavityThe right lungCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy8 months
930Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy6 months
1030Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass density and cavity, air bronchogenic signsBilateral lungsUltrasound-guided lung punctureChemotherapy5 months
1125Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy12 months
12NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungs Ultrasound-guidedChemotherapy lung puncture>60 months
13NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy5 months
14NOTCough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy10 months
1530Cough, expectorationFlaky density, air bronchogenic signs, tree bud signsBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy9 months
1620Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy12 months
1730Cough, expectorationFlaky density, peripheral ground glass densityBilateral lungsCT-guided lung punctureChemotherapy10 months

[i] TNM, Tumor-Node-Metastasis.

CT scans

A total of nine cases presented with diffuse lung disease, of which one was a case of left upper lobe, two of left lower lobe, two of right upper lobe, two of right lower lobe and one of right middle and lower lobe disease. All patients exhibited multiple patchy, flaky densities and peripheral ground glass density, specifically in the near end of the heart shadow with visible ground glass opacity (14 cases, 82%), absence of enlarged lymph nodes and randomly distributed nodule shadows (Fig. 1). In certain patients, air bronchograms (12 cases, 71%) and vacuoles (10 cases, 59%) were observed (Fig. 2). According to the imaging data and clinical symptoms, the disease spread of three patients was confined to the left/lower right lobe, and no distant lymph node or hematogenous metastases were noted. Therefore, the patients were examined with ultrasound/CT guided lung biopsy.

Pathological results

Following surgery, a large amount of mucus was noted by microscopical evaluation, and the tumour cells were scattered in the residual alveolar wall (Fig. 3). Subsequently, the sections were analysed by immunohistochemistry, and the results demonstrated that tumour cells secreting mucus were TTF-1 positive (Fig. 4). The pathological evaluation indicated mucinous adenocarcinoma, and the adherent growth was the dominant type of cancer among all patients. Bronchoscopy was performed in seven cases; a large amount of white foam-like sputum appeared from the left and right main bronchus in the form of a spring. A ROSE was also performed, and the results demonstrated that the full field of view was a tumour (Fig. 5). The cells were examined by multiple biopsies and H&E staining to confirm that these structures were tumour cells of mucinous adenocarcinoma origin. Tall-cup-like tumour cells that grew in the alveolar wall, secreting a large amount of mucus and leading to the filling of the alveolar cavity, were identified by microscopic examination. Following coughing of the patient and scouring of the mucus, the tumour cells were detached from the wall, and the mucus was spread gradually from the small airway to other airways, lung segments/leaves or to the contralateral lung tissue. When the mucus reached the normal lung tissue, a slightly higher density of ground glass opacity was formed. The floating tumour cells were planted, and a denser patchy solid shadow was observed.

Imaging evaluation

In patient no. 3 (Fig. 6), the CT scan indicated consolidation of the right lower lobe with an unclear edge and a drenched glass opacity around it. The ablated bronchus indicated a dry branch-like change with blocked distal bronchi and slight thickening alterations in the proximal bronchus wall. An additional small airbag cavity was visible, and the inner wall of the cavity was smooth. The CT scan of patient no. 8 (Fig. 7) was indicative of a partial solid tumour in the upper lobe of the right lung. Multiple grinds were noted in the remaining lungs, and a mild uneven enhancement was observed in the right upper lung lesion. Therefore, the CT scans of the two patients suggested that the tumours may be malignant. Multiple biopsies in patient no. 3 and postoperative examination in patient no. 8 indicated mucinous adenocarcinoma. In patient no. 8, a large amount of mucus was noted following microscopical investigation, corresponding to the unenhanced area on the CT. Part of this structure was located in the consolidation zone, where the tumour cells aggregated. The two patients also underwent MRI of the brain and abdomen, which indicated the absence of metastatic lesions.

Subsequently, a 3-month follow-up was conducted. In patient no. 3, the lesion progressed rapidly within 3 months, and multiple plaques and ground glass opacity were noted in the contralateral lung. The lesions in the left lower lobe of the lung were gradually enlarged, whereas those in the right lower lobe did not change significantly (Fig. 6). It was subsequently revealed that the patient had been sleeping on the left side since the onset of the disease. Patient no. 8 received a right upper lung resection after one week of ineffective anti-inflammatory treatment, and the CT scan 3 months post-surgery revealed that the shadow had mostly disappeared (Fig. 7).

Follow-up results

Among the patients, one received symptomatic treatment, three underwent lobectomy, and the remaining 13 received chemotherapy, which included platinum combined with pemetrexed. Subsequently, the patients were followed up for 5 years (Table I). Of the 17 patients, two were alive at the end of the follow-up period. The longest life span among the patients who succumbed to disease was 12 months.

Discussion

PTLC is a definition proposed for a specific type of lung cancer that has imaging features comparable to inflammation (12). PTLC represents the morphological process of tumour formation; the tumour gradually develops from single lobe to multiple lobes (1315). According to a study by Duruisseaux et al (4), PTLC comprises two main histopathological types, namely invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma (40.0%) and invasive adenocarcinoma with adherent growth (31.6%). However, these classifications do not explain the possible mechanism of PTLC formation. Gaikwad et al (10) reviewed the aerogenous metastasis of primary lung adenocarcinoma and suggested that aerogenous spread of tumor cells may exist and that it may be underrecognized. The results of the present study were consistent with the aforementioned study and demonstrated the presence of aerogenous metastasis as multiple flaky and patchy dense structures were evident in the CT scans. The surrounding ring was saturated with ground glass attenuation, especially at the proximal end. The formation of this sign may be associated with the production of mucus by tumour cells and their spread through the airway. Therefore, multiple spots were noted on the CT images.

Lung cancer commonly presents as nodules or masses in CT scans; other malignant signs, such as lobes, burrs and cavities may be visible (1621). By contrast, PTLC was observed in the present study to be mostly flaky or patchy on CT scans and did not present as a mass or nodule. The near-central ground glass opacity, the air bronchus sign and the vacuole sign are rarely noted in cancerous lymphangitis, and hilar, mediastinal lymph nodes and random distribution of nodules are observed (4). In the present study, the near-central ground glass opacity was the most frequent observation in the 17 patients. A possible explanation for this may be that the tumour cells were dispersed with a large amount of mucus through the airway. However, obstructive pneumonia was difficult to assess since it usually occurs due to the obstruction of the airway, leading to distant frosting or solid shadows. These events were microscopically accompanied by mucus filling and obstruction of the distal small airway. Tumour cells colonized other lung tissues and destroyed the original alveolar space. When the mucus was expelled from the alveoli by coughing or breathing, a translucent and vesicular area was observed. The high incidence of these signs also provided a reliable diagnostic value for the diagnosis of PTLC. Among the patients included in the present study, chemotherapy (platinum plus pemetrexed) was the main treatment for those who preferred non-surgical treatment, although the long-term survival rate of the patients did not appear to improve. Previous studies have demonstrated that certain drugs exert cytotoxic side effects on lung cancer cells and can be used to treat lung cancer. For example, Sani et al (22) have demonstrated that EO, CH2Cl2 and hexane components exhibit inhibitory effects on Calu-6 and Mehr-80 cells. Luteolin is the main compound extracted from ancient shoucao, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, that exhibits considerable cytotoxicity in Calu-6 and Mehr-80 lung cancer cell lines. Daphedar and Taranath (23) have suggested that high concentrations of silver nanoparticles inhibit the progression of mitotic cells and increase the potential of cell death caused by chromosomal aberrations. This application may provide novel insights into the potential treatment of patients with PTLC.

Chest CT scans have been widely used in the clinical diagnosis of lung cancer (24,25). In addition, the use of CT to diagnose PTLC has also been reported (24,11,2630), and a limited number of studies have detailed the possible mechanism of PTLC formation. An important observation of the present study is that it is impossible to perform a biopsy on all plaque shadows or ground glass opacities. However, following multiple means of examination (tracheoscopy, ROSE and pathological examination), the results indicated that the formation of these signs may be associated with the spread of tumour cells through the airway or alveolus. Future studies should combine multiple examination methods to confirm a possible mechanism of action of PTLC. However, a notable limitation of the present study was the low number of cases recruited. In future studies, additional cases should be recruited to verify the main mechanism of action underlying PTLC. The secretion of mucus from the tumour cells requires further investigation based on molecular imaging combined with immunohistochemical analysis. Additionally, Tasdemir et al (31) have reported that EGFR expression levels are upregulated in the majority of patients with NSCLC, and it is an important target in the treatment of NSCLC. The mutation rate of EGFR may provide valuable information, which will be explored in further research.

In conclusion, the results of the present study suggested that PTLC may be considered a potential differential diagnosis when multiple plaques and ground glass opacities are observed around the consolidation area near the heart. These features may include signs such as air bronchus and vacuole. The corresponding pathological type of PTLC is mainly adherent growth-based mucinous adenocarcinoma.

Acknowledgements

Not applicable.

Funding

The present study was supported by the National Natural Science Fund Youth Project (grant no. 81700007), the Research and Innovation Fund of The Ministry of Education (grant no. 2018A03026), the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (grant no. 2019A10), the ‘Qingmiao’ Plan of the Beijing Municipal Hospital Administration (grant no. 2018QM4), The Outstanding Top Talent Fund (grant no. 2019YXBJ1), Capital Health Development Scientific Research Unit Matching Fund (grant no. 2020-2Z-2086) and the Excellent Talents in Beijing Youth Top Team Fund (grant no. 2019YXBJ2).

Availability of data and materials

The datasets used during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.

Authors' contributions

JH designed the study, analysed the data and contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript. YW contributed to the experimental design and data analysis. HH conceived the study and contributed to the first draft of the manuscript. CW and XX participated in the experimental design, conducted the experiments, analysed the data and contributed to drafting the manuscript and revising it for intellectual content. HD participated in performing the experiments. JG analysed the data. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Ethics approval and consent to participate

The present study was conducted in compliance with the institutional policy regarding the protection of patient confidential information and was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University [Beijing, China; approval no. sjtkyll-lx-2018(30)]. All procedures were performed in accordance with the approved guidelines of Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University.

Patient consent for publication

Not applicable.

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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