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Mansour B, Rossi SM, Kazakov DV, Donati M. Glandular Schwannoma With Apocrine Decapitation Secretion: A True Divergent Differentiation or Entrapped Normal Tissue? Am J Dermatopathol 2023; 45:839-842. [PMID: 37982466 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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ABSTRACT We report an unusual case of schwannoma with glandular elements that demonstrated apocrine decapitation secretion. The glandular structures were embedded within the tumor, varied in shape and size, and were lined by a double-to-multilayered epithelium, with the inner layer composed of monomorphous cuboidal to columnar cells, focally with apocrine decapitation secretion, and the outer layer representing myoepithelial cells. A normal eccrine unit was observed near the lesion. Immunohistochemical studies showed that all luminal cells of the glandular structures stained positive for CK7, whereas myoepithelial cells expressed S100 and p63, and epithelial membrane antigen highlighted the luminal border. CK20 and neuroendocrine markers were negative in the glandular elements.Our findings suggest that the origin of the glandular elements in our case was represented by entrapped glands. Two theories may explain the epithelial hyperplasia observed in the present case as follows: the obstructive effect theory and the inductive ability of a mesenchymal proliferation to produce epidermal or adnexal changes. We suggest that, in a subset of cases, the origin of the glandular elements might represent entrapped glands, wherein their histomorphology/cytomorphology recapitulates the elements comprising the normal adjacent tissue. Further research is necessary to elucidate the histogenesis of glandular schwannoma.
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- Department of Pathology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy; and
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- IDP Institut für Dermatohistopathologie, Pathologie Institut Enge, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Pathology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy; and
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Tamiolakis P, Chrysomali E, Sklavounou-Andrikopoulou A, Nikitakis NG. Oral neural tumors: Clinicopathologic analysis of 157 cases and review of the literature. J Clin Exp Dent 2019; 11:e721-e731. [PMID: 31598201 PMCID: PMC6776406 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Oral neural tumors (ONTs) are rare lesions and represent reactive or neoplastic proliferations of nerve sheath cells. The purpose of the present study is to report the clinical, demographic and histopathologic features of 157 ONTs diagnosed in a single Oral Pathology Department and review the pertinent literature. Material and Methods 157 cases of ONTs diagnosed during a 44-year period were retrospectively collected and the diagnosis was reconfirmed by studying representative haematoxylin and eosin stained tissue sections. The patients’ gender and age, as well as the main clinical features of the lesions, were retrieved from the biopsy submission forms. Results The 157 ONTs represented approximately 0.4% of 35,590 biopsies accessioned during the study period. They affected 71 male and 86 female patients with a mean age of 38.4±18.8 years. They mainly appeared as asymptomatic nodules of normal or white colour on the tongue, lip mucosa and hard palate. The most common ONT was granular cell tumour (38.9%) followed by neurofibroma (19.7%), schwannoma (15.9%), traumatic neuroma (15.9%), palisaded encapsulated neuroma (8.3%) and nerve sheath myxoma (1.3%). Conclusions This study confirmed the rarity of ONTs. Their clinical characteristics mimic other oral lesions; thus, microscopic examination is the only mean to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Key words:Oral neural tumors; oral neural neoplasms; neurofibroma; oral neurofibroma; schwannoma; oral schwannoma; neurilemmoma; oral neurilemmoma; granular cell tumor; oral granular cell tumor; traumatic neuroma; oral traumatic neuroma; palisaded encapsulated neuroma; oral palisaded encapsulated neuroma.
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- Paris Tamiolakis
- DDS, MSc, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- DDS, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- DDS, MSc, PhD, Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- MD, DDS, PhD, Professor, Head of Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Benign glandular schwannomas are rare and should be distinguished from malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with similar divergent tissue differentiation. The authors present a benign glandular schwannoma with ancient change that developed in the subcutis of a 46-year-old man's posterior calf. He lacked stigmata of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The glandular elements stained positively for epithelial membrane antigen and pancytokeratin. The spindled cells stained positively for SOX10 and S100 protein, supporting schwannian (neural crest) differentiation. The tumor's location and histopathology suggest that the pathogenesis stems from entrapment of sweat glands. Finally, it must be recognized that ancient change may mimic malignancy in these neoplasms as the malignant counterparts have a greater association with NF1 and a poorer prognosis.
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Ud Din N, Ahmad Z, Ahmed A. Schwannomas with pseudoglandular elements: clinicopathologic study of 61 cases. Ann Diagn Pathol 2015; 20:24-8. [PMID: 26626208 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 10/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Schwannomas are benign neoplasms of peripheral nerve sheath. A number of morphologic variants of schwannoma have been described. The pseudoglandular variant is very rare. We retrieved and reviewed hematoxylin and eosin slides of all cases of schwannoma reported between 2007 and 2014 to look for pseudoglandular elements. Pseudoglandular cystic spaces were seen in 61 (6.3%) of 971 schwannomas diagnosed during the study period. Of these 61 cases, 56 (91.8%) were located in the spinal nerve roots. The majority (60.6%) were male. Mean age in these 61 cases was 41 years. Mean tumor size was 3.5 cm. All 61 cases showed typical Antoni A and Antoni B areas with multiple pseudoglandular cystic spaces scattered throughout. These areas were lined by flat to cuboidal cells which showed positivity for immunohistochemical stain S-100 and were negative for epithelial membrane antigen. An average of 7 pseudoglandular cystic spaces was noted per case. In conclusion, pseudoglandular cystic spaces are lined by Schwann cells and most likely represent degenerative changes in schwannoma probably degenerated Verocay bodies. They are rare albeit well-defined features seen in a significant though small number of schwannomas. It is important not to mistake them for other neoplasms. Larger studies are required to determine predilection of these changes in spinal nerve root schwannomas as seen in our series.
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- Nasir Ud Din
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi Pakistan.
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Tumor maligno de la vaina del nervio periférico (MPNST) glandular de la órbita: Primera descripción de la literatura de localización orbitaria en un paciente con neurofibromatosis tipo 1. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1130-1473(10)70057-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ruggeri F, De Cerchio L, Bakacs A, Orlandi A, Lunardi P. Pseudoglandular schwannoma of the cauda equina. Case report. J Neurosurg Spine 2007; 5:543-5. [PMID: 17176020 DOI: 10.3171/spi.2006.5.6.543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The authors present a case of pseudoglandular schwannoma with immunohistochemical findings consistent with epithelial metaplasia. Pseudoglandular schwannoma is a rare morphological variant of benign schwannoma characterized by the presence of glandlike structures lined with Schwann cells. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is only the fifth case of pseudoglandular schwannoma reported in the literature. Clinical, imaging, and pathological findings are described. The pathological findings were consistent with a pseudoglandular schwannoma composed of typical Schwann cells arranged in an Antoni B pattern, with numerous large pseudocystic spaces. Serial immunohistochemical studies of tissue sections revealed that the cells lining the pseudoglandular spaces were not only diffusely reactive for S100 protein, but also demonstrated focal positivity for epithelial membrane antigen and cytokeratins AE and AE3. The particular immunohistochemical features of incompletely differentiated Schwann cells in the present case give support to the metaplastic theory of the origin of glandlike structures in benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors.
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Context.—Uncommon examples of schwannomas are seen in which a coexisting glandular component is present. The pseudoglandular schwannoma is a relatively recently described variant in which cystic spaces are lined by pseudocolumnar or cuboidal-like neoplastic Schwann cells exhibiting an epithelial-like appearance.
Objectives.—To determine the incidence of pseudoglandular elements in schwannomas, to describe the variable morphology of the schwannomas that may contain pseudoglandular elements, and to discuss the potential mechanisms of development and biological significance of these elements.
Design.—We screened 202 schwannomas from any anatomic site for the presence of pseudoglandular elements and examined these with light microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy.
Results.—Sixteen (7.9%) of the schwannomas contained pseudoglandular elements, which ranged from poorly to well organized in appearance and which were found in schwannomas exhibiting a wide range of morphologic appearances. The Schwann cell nature of the cells composing these elements was apparent both immunohistochemically and ultrastructurally. The frequency of proliferative activity within these elements was no greater than that observed throughout the remainder of the respective schwannomas.
Conclusions.—Our observations suggest that, rather than representing a distinct phenotypic schwannoma variant, pseudoglandular elements likely arise as a response to a degenerative phenomenon, perhaps reflecting the propensity that the Schwann cell has to palisade formation. Such elements may be found within a variety of schwannoma variants and do not appear to possess a unique growth potential.
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- Christopher A Robinson
- Department of Pathology, University of Calgary and Foothills Medical Center, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Zachariades N, Skoura C, Papageorgiou G, Chrissomali E. Giant ancient neurilemmoma of the cervical region: report of case. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2001; 59:668-72. [PMID: 11381392 DOI: 10.1053/joms.2001.23399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- N Zachariades
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, K.A.T. General District Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Nagasaka T, Lai R, Sone M, Nakashima T, Nakashima N. Glandular malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor: an unusual case showing histologically malignant glands. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2000; 124:1364-8. [PMID: 10975940 DOI: 10.5858/2000-124-1364-gmpnst] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In this report, we describe a highly unusual case of glandular malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor presenting as a neck mass in a previously healthy 29-year-old man. Grossly, the tumor was found to arise from a swollen peripheral nerve trunk. The tumor was largely composed of spindle cells that demonstrated marked nuclear pleomorphism and numerous abnormal mitotic figures. In addition, histologically malignant glandular structures lined by simple nonciliated columnar cells with goblet cells were found clustered in the center of the tumor. Examination of the swollen peripheral nerve trunk revealed the presence of a plexiform neurofibroma. The spindle cells were positive for S100. The glands were negative for S100 but positive for keratin, epithelial membrane antigen, and neuroendocrine markers (somatostatin, chromogranin, Leu-7, and calcitonin). This patient was subsequently diagnosed as having von Recklinghausen disease and died of tumor metastasis to the lungs 34 months after the presentation. To our knowledge, only 3 similar cases have been previously described in the literature.
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- T Nagasaka
- Division of Pathology, Clinical Laboratory, Nagoya University Hospital, Japan.
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Glandular differentiation in peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms is a rare but well recognised phenomenon, believed to represent the least common of the various forms of heterologous differentiation which may occur in tumours of peripheral nerve. This group of tumours--the 'glandular peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms'--are the subject of this short review. The majority of glandular peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms arise in patients with von Recklinghausen's disease and follow a malignant course, but both benign and sporadic forms have now been described. Neither the presence nor the appearance of the glandular foci are believed to influence patient outcome. Predictions of likely biologic behaviour are best based upon an assessment of the nature of the accompanying spindle cell stroma. Glandular peripheral nerve sheath neoplasms must be distinguished from various tumours of soft tissue which may share similar histological features e.g. synovial sarcoma and the epitheloid nerve sheath tumours. Immunohistochemistry and ultrastructural examination may aid in this regard, and have also contributed to our understanding of the nature and origin of the glandular structures, though questions regarding their histogenic origins remain somewhat controversial.
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- P Robbins
- Department of Pathology, University of Western Australia, Nedlands
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve tumors (PNT) containing glands are uncommon. Which types of PNT contain glands is a matter of controversy, a factor bearing on the prognosis of these tumors. METHODS The authors reviewed the files of 11 patients with glandular PNT seen in their laboratory and 27 patients reported in the literature. RESULTS The 11 instances of glandular PNT seen in their laboratory affected male and female patients equally; patients ages ranged from 8 to 68 years (mean, 28 years). Six patients had neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1). Eleven of the tumors were histologically malignant PNT, and one was a benign neurofibroma. There were no schwannomas (neurilemomas). The glands were discrete, usually localized to a few areas and in every patient were lined by a keratin-positive epithelium, which in two patients was malignant. One tumor also contained areas of rhabdomyosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and osteosarcoma (a pluridirectional malignant PNT). Treatment in all patients was some form of surgical resection, followed by radiation in three and chemotherapy in two. Follow-up data were available for nine patients; six of eight patients died with disease. Review of the literature revealed two purported glandular schwannomas (neurilemomas). The authors think these patients had schwannomas containing trapped skin adnexa. Overall, 74% of the patients had NF-1. Ninety-two percent of the tumors were histologically malignant, and 23% of the malignant tumors were pluridirectional malignant PNT. Of the 21 patients for whom follow-up was available, 71% died with tumor. CONCLUSION Most glandular PNT are histologically malignant and often are fatal.
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- J M Woodruff
- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021
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We report a schwannoma with well differentiated ducts resembling cutaneous sweat ducts. The tumor presented as a painless mass near the left knee of a 41-year-old female. The mass had been present for many years. Some increase in size had been noticed over the previous 2 to 3 yr. The bulk of the tumor was composed of spindle cells with the appearance of Antoni A and Antoni B tissue. Rare mitotic figures were noted. In several areas of the tumor, numerous well-differentiated ducts were present. Most resembled normal cutaneous sweat ducts. In some areas, cystic dilatation of the ducts was present. Focal areas demonstrated poorly formed ducts and single cells with prominent nuclei and ample cytoplasm. Well formed ducts, poorly formed ducts, and single cells marked with AE 1/3 (keratin) and epithelial membrane antigen. The spindle cell proliferation marked for S 100 protein and vimentin. Sweat duct differentiation has not been reported previously in either benign or malignant schwannoma. Light and electron microscopic features of this tumor are presented.
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- D M Elston
- Dept. of Pathology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio
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Jones JA, McWilliam LJ. Intraoral neurilemmoma (schwannoma): an unusual palatal swelling. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1987; 63:351-3. [PMID: 3035454 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(87)90203-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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A case of an uncommon intraoral tumor, the neurilemmoma, is reported. This tumor presented in an unusual way and exhibited clinical features that are classically associated with the pleomorphic adenoma. The subsequent histologic findings are presented, and an explanation for the clinical behavior of this lesion is suggested. The case for excision biopsy of palatal swellings is supported.
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Fletcher CD, Madziwa D, Heyderman E, McKee PH. Benign dermal Schwannoma with glandular elements--true heterology or a local 'organizer' effect? Clin Exp Dermatol 1986; 11:475-85. [PMID: 3815892 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1986.tb00495.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ide F, Umemura S. A microscopic focus of traumatic neuroma with intralesional glandular structures: an incidental finding. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1984; 57:68-70. [PMID: 6582437 DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(84)90263-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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A 50-year-old man received radiation therapy and chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the right floor of the mouth. Histologic examinations of surgical materials revealed the presence of benign ductal epithelial structures containing mucinous material within a small traumatic neuroma of the mandibular alveolar mucosa. Presumably, the residual salivary ducts of the sublingual glands may become incorporated during the development of a traumatic neuroma secondary to the destruction of tissue. Our search of the literature has failed to reveal a similar recorded occurrence.
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