S-100 protein in ovarian tumors. A comparative immunohistochemical study of 135 cases.
The distribution of S-100 protein in 135 ovarian tumors, of which 127 were epithelial, was investigated using the immunoperoxidase method. S-100 protein has been demonstrated previously in tumors of various origins. The present study further revealed its characteristic distribution in common epithelial tumors of the ovary. S-100 protein was present in 69% of serous tumors (benign, 50%; borderline, 100%; malignant, 71%), as well as in the serous elements of serous & mucinous mixed tumors (30%). S-100 protein was also demonstrated in 25% of clear cell carcinomas and 29% of endometrioid carcinomas. Interestingly, none of the mucinous tumors were positive for S-100 protein. In addition, the expression of S-100 protein by epithelial ovarian tumors was compared with that of CA 125 and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). The distribution of S-100 protein was similar to that of CA 125, since both antigens were frequently present in serous tumors, although their expression patterns were different. On the other hand, S-100 protein-positive cases were almost negative for CEA or vice versa. Our observations indicate that demonstration of S-100 protein in common epithelial tumors of the ovary and comparison of S-100 protein distribution with that of CA 125 and CEA may further clarify the characteristics of common epithelial tumors of the ovary.
Lin
M
M
Second Department of Pathology, Medical School, Osaka University, Suita, Japan.
Hanai
J
J
Wada
A
A
Ozaki
M
M
Nasu
K
K
Okamoto
S
S
Matsumoto
K
K
D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate / Q000378:metabolism; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000378:metabolism; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology; D009418:S100 Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*
D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen; D009418:S100 Proteins