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ArticleBMC gastroenterology2025

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression and socio-demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics in gastric carcinoma at St Francis Hospital Nsambya, Uganda.

Steven Wanda, Gorretti Nassali, Brian Bbosa, Francis Basimbe, Joviah Akulu, Davis Nsamba, Praise Nimusiima, Joshua Muhumuza, Emmanuel Othieno, Maxwel Dancan Okuku

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Steven WandaUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda. steveswanda@gmail.com.
Gorretti NassaliUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda.
Brian BbosaUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda.
Francis BasimbeUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda.
Joviah AkuluMakerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Davis NsambaUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda.
Praise NimusiimaLira University, Lira, Uganda.
Joshua MuhumuzaKampala International University-Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
Emmanuel OthienoUganda Martyrs University, Mpigi, Uganda.
Maxwel Dancan OkukuKampala International University-Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.

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Abstract

introductionGastric carcinoma is a significant global health burden with diverse clinicopathological features and molecular alterations influencing prognosis and treatment. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpression is a critical biomarker in gastric carcinoma, guiding targeted therapeutic interventions. This study aimed to assess HER2 expression and its association with clinicopathological characteristics of gastric carcinoma.

methodsA retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using consecutive sampling to retrieve gastric carcinoma tissue blocks that met the inclusion criteria. A total of 136 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients aged 18 years and above (2013-2023) at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya were analyzed. HER2 expression was evaluated using immunohistochemistry (IHC) with a standardized test kit. Associations between HER2 expression and demographic and histopathological characteristics were analyzed.

resultsAmong 136 patients, the mean age was 59.63 years, with 48.53% aged 48-67 years. Most were male (63.24%) and from the Central region (60.70%). The intestinal subtype was the most common (78.68%), with 52.21% of tumors poorly differentiated, and tumors predominantly located in the antrum (32.35%), cardia (30.15%), and body (24.26%). Regarding HER2 expression, 11.76% were positive (3+), 2.21% equivocal (2+), and 86.03% negative (0 or 1+). HER2 positivity was significantly associated with residence in the Western region (aPR = 3.67; 95% CI: 1.33-10.11; p = 0.02) and with mixed-type tumors (aPR = 3.00; 95% CI: 1.70-5.30; p < 0.001).

conclusionHER2 overexpression in gastric carcinoma was low. Nevertheless, the findings underscore the importance of routine HER2 testing and access to targeted therapy. Observed associations point to potential high-risk groups warranting further investigation in larger, multicenter studies.

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CarcinomaErb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedBiomarkers, TumorCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansImmunohistochemistryMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesUgandaBiomarkers, TumorERBB2 protein, humanErb-b2 Receptor Tyrosine KinasesGastric carcinomaHER2 expressionImmunohistochemistryTargeted therapyUganda

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PMID41013252
PMCPMC12465714

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