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Chen ZJ, Cai J, Li L, Ji J, Yan XC, Bian XW, Cao MF, Duan GJ. TFE3-rearranged PEComa-like neoplasm of the kidney with carcinoma-like morphology and rapid progression: a case report. World J Surg Oncol 2025; 23:206. [PMID: 40442772 PMCID: PMC12121297 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-025-03864-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2025] [Accepted: 05/20/2025] [Indexed: 06/02/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND TFE3-rearranged perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa)-like neoplasm is a recently recognized mesenchymal tumor with melanocytic immunophenotype and TFE3 gene rearrangement, but often lacking smooth muscle differentiation. Herein, we present a case of TFE3-rearranged PEComa-like neoplasm of the kidney to expand its clinicopathological characteristics and biological behavior. CASE PRESENTATION A 22-year-old female presented with left lumbago for more than 20 days. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a heterogeneous mass in the upper pole of the left kidney. Nephron-sparing surgery for renal neoplasia was performed. Histology showed carcinoma-like morphology, characterized by nests of large eosinophilic cells with prominent nucleoli and a rich capillary network. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated HMB45, melan-A, and cathepsin K positivity, focal SMA reactivity, and negativity for Pan-CK and PAX8, prompting an initial diagnosis of epithelioid angiomyolipoma/PEComa. Seventeen months post-surgery, rapid recurrence and multiple metastases occurred. A CT-guided needle biopsy revealed similar histological and immunohistochemical characteristics but with increased mitotic activity and necrosis. Subsequent TFE3 immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization confirmed TFE3 gene rearrangement, revising the diagnosis to TFE3-rearranged PEComa-like neoplasm. CONCLUSIONS This case enhances our understanding of TFE3-rearranged PEComa-like neoplasm, especially its morphological spectrum and aggressive behavior, which are valuable for diagnosis and prognostic prediction.
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- Zhao-Jing Chen
- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
- Jinfeng Center for Precision Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing, 401329, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China.
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- Institute of Pathology and Southwest Cancer Center, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Ladwig N, Boyraz B. Risk Stratification of Miscellaneous Uterine Mesenchymal Neoplasms: The Role of Morphology, Immunohistochemistry, and Molecular Testing. Adv Anat Pathol 2025; 32:57-69. [PMID: 39711163 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000479] [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: 12/24/2024]
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Uterine mesenchymal tumors are a diverse group of tumors that can display a broad range of morphologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular profiles and are associated with varied clinical behaviors. In recent years, they have increasingly been classified by their underlying molecular alterations, leading to a more precise separation of diagnostic entities. As their diagnostic criteria have been refined, so too have the features that can be used to predict clinical outcomes. This review includes a discussion of uterine inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors, perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa), and uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors, with a focus on updates on their clinical behavior and tools for risk stratification to identify malignant tumors. In addition, we discuss the importance of using an integrated approach when classifying uterine mesenchymal tumors to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide clinical management.
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- Nicholas Ladwig
- Department of Pathology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
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This review focuses on recent advances in epithelioid and myxoid uterine mesenchymal neoplasms, a category of tumors whereby diagnostic criteria have been rapidly evolving due to advances in molecular testing. Pertinent clinicopathological and molecular features are highlighted for perivascular epithelioid cell tumors, uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors, BCOR/BCORL1-altered high-grade endometrial stromal sarcomas, and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. Novel developments in epithelioid and myxoid leiomyosarcomas are briefly discussed, and differential diagnoses with key diagnostic criteria are provided for morphologic mimickers.
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- Elizabeth C Kertowidjojo
- Department of Pathology, University of Chicago Medicine, 5837 South Maryland Avenue, MC 6101, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Chicago Medicine, 5837 South Maryland Avenue, MC 6101, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
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Bennett JA, Oliva E. Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComa) of the gynecologic tract. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2020; 60:168-179. [PMID: 33099813 DOI: 10.1002/gcc.22908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PEComas of the female genital tract are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that are most common in the uterus, but also may occur in other gynecologic locations. As they morphologically and immunohistochemically resemble smooth muscle tumors, distinction between the two entities is often challenging, and may be aided by molecular analysis. Thus far, two distinct molecular groups-classic PEComas with TSC mutations and TFE3-translocation associated PEComas with TFE3 fusions have been described. Recognition of the first group is imperative as these patients may benefit from targeted therapy with mTOR inhibitors, if malignant. This review will focus on recognition of the morphologic and immunophenotypic features of PEComas, as well as the role of molecular testing in their diagnosis and treatment, analysis of the different algorithms to predict behavior, and differential diagnosis.
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- Jennifer A Bennett
- Department of Pathology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Wang XT, Fang R, Zhang RS, Ye SB, Li R, Wang X, Pan R, Liu C, Chen JY, Zhao M, Teng XD, Yu WJ, Li YJ, Wang FH, Zhang JG, Yang QC, Zhang YS, Lu ZF, Ma HH, Zhou XJ, Xia QY, Rao Q. Malignant melanotic Xp11 neoplasms exhibit a clinicopathologic spectrum and gene expression profiling akin to alveolar soft part sarcoma: a proposal for reclassification. J Pathol 2020; 251:365-377. [PMID: 32418203 DOI: 10.1002/path.5470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The classification of the distinct group of mesenchymal neoplasms, first described as 'Xp11 translocation perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa)' and for which the term 'melanotic Xp11 neoplasm' or 'Xp11 neoplasm with melanocytic differentiation' has recently been proposed, remains challenging and controversial. We collected 27 melanotic Xp11 neoplasms, the largest series to date, for a comprehensive evaluation. Fourteen of the cases, together with eight alveolar soft part sarcomas (ASPS), nine conventional PEComas and a control group of seven normal tissues were submitted to RNA sequencing. Follow-up available in 22 patients showed 5-year overall survival and 5-year disease-free survival of 47.6 and 35.7%, respectively, which were similar to ASPS and significantly worse than conventional PEComa. Univariate analysis of location (occurring in the kidney versus not kidney), infiltrative growth pattern, nuclear pleomorphism, mitotic activity ≥2/50 high-power fields (HPF), necrosis and lymphovascular invasion were found to be associated with overall survival and/or disease-free survival. Multivariate analysis identified that location was the only factor found to independently correlate with disease-free survival. More importantly, RNA sequencing-based clustering analysis segregated melanotic Xp11 neoplasm and ASPS from other tumors, including conventional PEComa and Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma, and formed a compact cluster representative of the largely similar expression signature. Here we clearly define the true biologic nature of melanotic Xp11 neoplasms which are distinctive malignant mesenchymal tumors, rather than simply PEComa variants with occasionally unpredictable behavior. Meanwhile, melanotic Xp11 neoplasm and ASPS more likely represent phenotypic variants of the same entity, which is distinct from conventional PEComa and Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma. Based on these important findings, melanotic Xp11 neoplasm might be reclassified into a distinctive entity together with ASPS, independent from PEComa, in future revisions of the current WHO categories of tumors of soft tissue and bone for the improved reclassification. © 2020 Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Xiao-Tong Wang
- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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- Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, PR China
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Uterine perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) are rare neoplasms that may show overlapping morphology and immunohistochemistry with uterine smooth muscle tumors. In this study, we evaluated the morphologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of 32 PEComas, including 11 with aggressive behavior. Two distinct morphologies were observed: classic (n=30) and those with a lymphangioleiomyomatosis appearance (n=2). In the former, patients ranged from 32 to 77 (mean: 51) years and 13% had tuberous sclerosis. Tumors ranged from 0.2 to 17 (mean: 5.5) cm with 77% arising in the corpus. Epithelioid cells were present in 100% and a spindled component was seen in 37%. Nuclear atypia was low (53%), intermediate (17%), or high (30%). Mitoses ranged from 0 to 36 (mean: 6) and 0 to 133 (mean: 19) per 10 and 50 high-power fields, with atypical mitoses present in 30%. Thin and delicate vessels were noted in 100%, clear/eosinophilic and granular cytoplasm in 93%, stromal hyalinization in 73%, necrosis in 30%, and lymphovascular invasion in 10%. All tumors were positive for HMB-45, cathepsin K, and at least one muscle marker, with most expressing melan-A (77%) and/or MiTF (79%). A PSF-TFE3 fusion was identified in one while another showed a RAD51B-OPHN1 fusion. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 175 (mean: 41) months, with 63% of patients alive and well, 20% dead of disease, 13% alive with disease, and 3% dead from other causes. In the latter group (n=2), patients were 39 and 49 years old, one had tuberous sclerosis, while the other had pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Both tumors expressed HMB-45, cathepsin K, and muscle markers, but lacked TFE3 and RAD51B rearrangements. The 2 patients are currently alive and well. Application of gynecologic-specific criteria (≥4 features required for malignancy: size ≥5 cm, high-grade atypia, mitoses >1/50 high-power fields, necrosis, and lymphovascular invasion) for predicting outcome misclassified 36% (4/11) of aggressive tumors; thus, a modified algorithm with a threshold of 3 of these features is recommended to classify a PEComa as malignant.
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Ovarian Sex Cord-stromal Tumors With Melanin Pigment: Report of a Previously Undescribed Phenomenon. Int J Gynecol Pathol 2019; 38:92-96. [PMID: 29140884 DOI: 10.1097/pgp.0000000000000471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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We report 2 ovarian sex cord-stromal tumors, a luteinized adult granulosa cell tumor and a cellular fibroma, with melanin pigment. These occurred in 44 and 61-yr-old patients, respectively. As far as we are aware, melanin pigment has not been described previously in an ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor, although it has been reported in a testicular Sertoli cell tumor. We review ovarian neoplasms containing melanin pigment.
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Wang G, Li GG, Zhu SM, Cai BJ, Yu PJ, Zhang CW. Melanotic Xp11-associated tumor of the sigmoid colon: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7:684-690. [PMID: 30863770 PMCID: PMC6406196 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i5.684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Melanotic Xp11-associated tumors are rare mesenchymal-derived tumors. So far, most primary melanotic Xp11-associated tumors have been reported in the kidney, and reports of this tumor in the gastrointestinal tract are rare.
CASE SUMMARY Here we describe the case of a 25-year-old woman who presented with a melanotic Xp11-associated tumor in the sigmoid colon. Colonoscopy revealed a large mucosal bulge in the sigmoid colon, approximately 32 cm inside the anus. The surface was rough with local erosion. The tumor was brittle on biopsy and bled easily. Computed tomography revealed thickening of the rectal wall with edema. Postoperative pathology indicated the likelihood of a perivascular epithelioid cell tumor. Histologically, the tumor comprised plump epithelioid cells with abundant clear to lightly eosinophilic cytoplasm and round nuclei arranged in an alveolar or trabecular pattern. The tumor cells were strongly positive for HMB-45, Melan-A, Cathepsin K, and TFE3 but negative for vimentin, smooth muscle actin, S100 protein, CD10, CK20, and desmin. The tumor cells had a low Ki-67 labeling index (approximately 2%). Fluorescence in situ hybridization revealed TFE3 fracture. Based on these histologic and immunohistochemical features, a diagnosis of melanotic Xp11-associated tumor of the sigmoid colon was made.
CONCLUSION In summary, we report the clinicopathological features of a primary tumor that is extremely rare in the sigmoid colon and review the clinicopathological characteristics of melanotic Xp11-associated tumors, compatible with the very rare tumor termed “melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer” in all aspects.
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- Gang Wang
- the Graduate School of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810000, Qinghai Province, China
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RNA sequencing of Xp11 translocation-associated cancers reveals novel gene fusions and distinctive clinicopathologic correlations. Mod Pathol 2018; 31:1346-1360. [PMID: 29713041 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-018-0051-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Both Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinomas and the corresponding mesenchymal neoplasms are characterized by a variety of gene fusions involving TFE3. It has been known that tumors with different gene fusions may have different clinicopathologic features; however, further in-depth investigations of subtyping Xp11 translocation-associated cancers are needed in order to explore more meaningful clinicopathologic correlations. A total of 22 unusual cases of Xp11 translocation-associated cancers were selected for the current study; 20 cases were further analyzed by RNA sequencing to explore their TFE3 gene fusion partners. RNA sequencing identified 17 of 20 cases (85%) with TFE3-associated gene fusions, including 4 ASPSCR1/ASPL-TFE3, 3 PRCC-TFE3, 3 SFPQ/PSF-TFE3, 1 NONO-TFE3, 4 MED15-TFE3, 1 MATR3-TFE3, and 1 FUBP1-TFE3. The results have been verified by fusion fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The remaining 2 cases with specific pathologic features highly suggestive of MED15-TFE3 renal cell carcinoma were identified by fusion FISH assay. We provide the detailed morphologic and immunophenotypic description of the MED15-TFE3 renal cell carcinomas, which frequently demonstrate extensively cystic architecture, similar to multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential, and expressed cathepsin K and melanotic biomarker Melan A. This is the first time to correlate the MED15-TFE3 renal cell carcinoma with specific clinicopathologic features. We also report the first case of the corresponding mesenchymal neoplasm with MED15-TFE3 gene fusion. Additional novel TFE3 gene fusion partners, MATR3 and FUBP1, were identified. Cases with ASPSCR1-TFE3, SFPQ-TFE3, PRCC-TFE3, and NONO-TFE3 gene fusion showed a wide variability in morphologic features, including invasive tubulopapillary pattern simulating collecting duct carcinoma, extensive calcification and ossification, and overlapping and high columnar cells with nuclear grooves mimicking tall cell variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Furthermore, we respectively evaluated the ability of TFE3 immunohistochemistry, TFE3 FISH, RT-PCR, and RNA sequencing to subclassify Xp11 translocation-associated cancers. In summary, our study expands the list of TFE3 gene fusion partners and the clinicopathologic features of Xp11 translocation-associated cancers, and highlights the importance of subtyping Xp11 translocation-associated cancers combining morphology, immunohistochemistry, and multiple molecular techniques.
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Jing H, Wei H, Yuan H, Li Y, Li N, Mu D. Melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer: a report of a distinctive case and a review of the literature. Diagn Pathol 2018; 13:51. [PMID: 30103811 PMCID: PMC6090727 DOI: 10.1186/s13000-018-0731-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer (TRC) is a newly described exceedingly rare tumor, and its characterization remains controversial. This study aimed to describe a case of distinctive melanotic Xp11 TRC and to elucidate its clinicopathological and molecular genetic features. CASE PRESENTATION A 44-year-old Chinese female presented with a left renal mass. Abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scans revealed a 4.5 cm × 4.0 cm mass in the left kidney. Grossly, the well-demarcated mass was black with moderately firm consistency. Microscopic examination indicated that the tumor was characterized by the presence of nests and cords of polygonal cells with clear and granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, central round to oval nuclei and occasional nucleoli. Intracytoplasmic melanin was observed in approximately 45% of tumor cells. Uniquely, the tumor presented with intranuclear eosinophilic pseudoinclusions and thick-walled stromal blood vessels. IHC showed that tumor cells were diffusely positive for TFE3 and exhibited patchy and weak HMB45 staining. FISH confirmed the presence of TFE3 rearrangement. CONCLUSION This case is the twentieth published case of melanotic Xp11 TRC. Moreover, the present patient had a favorable prognosis given that she was disease free at her 113-month postoperative follow-up. Our case adds to the small body of literature on these exceptionally rare tumors and widens their clinicopathological spectrum.
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- Hongbiao Jing
- Department of Pathology, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No. 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, 250117, China
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- The Sixth People Hospital of Jinan City, No. 308 Huiquan Road, Zhangqiu, 250200, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No. 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, 250117, China
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- Guangzhou LBP Medical Technology Co., Ltd, No. 11 Nanxiang Third Road, Guangzhou, 510663, China
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- The Sixth People Hospital of Jinan City, No. 308 Huiquan Road, Zhangqiu, 250200, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, No. 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, 250117, China.
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Saleeb RM, Srigley JR, Sweet J, Doucet C, Royal V, Chen YB, Brimo F, Evans A. Melanotic MiT family translocation neoplasms: Expanding the clinical and molecular spectrum of this unique entity of tumors. Pathol Res Pract 2017; 213:1412-1418. [PMID: 28969862 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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MiT family translocation tumors are a group of neoplasms characterized by translocations involving MiT family transcription factors. The translocation renal cell carcinomas, TFE3 (Xp11.2) and TFEB (t6;11) are known members of this family. Melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer is a more recently described entity. To date only 14 cases have been described. It is characterized by a distinct set of features including a nested epithelioid morphology, melanin pigmentation, labeling for markers of melanocytic differentiation, lack of labeling for markers of renal tubular differentiation, predominance in a younger age population and association with aggressive clinical behavior. There are noted similarities between that entity and TFE3 associated PEComas. There are no cases reported of equivalent melanotic TFEB translocation renal cancer. We report 2 rare cases of melanotic translocation renal neoplasms. The first is a melanotic TFE3 translocation renal cancer with an indolent clinical course, occurring in a patient more than 3-decades older than the usual average age in which such tumors have been described. The other case is, to our knowledge, the first reported melanotic TFEB translocation cancer of the kidney. Both cases exhibit the same H&E morphology as previously reported in melanotic translocation renal cancers and label accordingly with HMB45 and Melan-A. While the TFE3 melanotic tumor lacked any evidence of renal tubular differentiation, the TFEB melanotic cancer exhibited some staining for renal tubular markers. Based on the unique features noted above, these two cases expand the clinical and molecular spectrum of the melanotic translocation renal cancers.
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- Rola M Saleeb
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pathology and molecular medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pathology, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Pathology Department, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, United States
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- Department of Pathology, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Pathology, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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TFE3-Fusion Variant Analysis Defines Specific Clinicopathologic Associations Among Xp11 Translocation Cancers. Am J Surg Pathol 2017; 40:723-37. [PMID: 26975036 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Xp11 translocation cancers include Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma (RCC), Xp11 translocation perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa), and melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer. In Xp11 translocation cancers, oncogenic activation of TFE3 is driven by the fusion of TFE3 with a number of different gene partners; however, the impact of individual fusion variant on specific clinicopathologic features of Xp11 translocation cancers has not been well defined. In this study, we analyze 60 Xp11 translocation cancers by fluorescence in situ hybridization using custom bacterial artificial chromosome probes to establish their TFE3 fusion gene partner. In 5 cases RNA sequencing was also used to further characterize the fusion transcripts. The 60 Xp11 translocation cancers included 47 Xp11 translocation RCC, 8 Xp11 translocation PEComas, and 5 melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers. A fusion partner was identified in 53/60 (88%) cases, including 18 SFPQ (PSF), 16 PRCC, 12 ASPSCR1 (ASPL), 6 NONO, and 1 DVL2. We provide the first morphologic description of the NONO-TFE3 RCC, which frequently demonstrates subnuclear vacuoles leading to distinctive suprabasal nuclear palisading. Similar subnuclear vacuolization was also characteristic of SFPQ-TFE3 RCC, creating overlapping features with clear cell papillary RCC. We also describe the first RCC with a DVL2-TFE3 gene fusion, in addition to an extrarenal pigmented PEComa with a NONO-TFE3 gene fusion. Furthermore, among neoplasms with the SFPQ-TFE3, NONO-TFE3, DVL2-TFE3, and ASPL-TFE3 gene fusions, the RCCs are almost always PAX8 positive, cathepsin K negative by immunohistochemistry, whereas the mesenchymal counterparts (Xp11 translocation PEComas, melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers, and alveolar soft part sarcoma) are PAX8 negative, cathepsin K positive. These findings support the concept that despite an identical gene fusion, the RCCs are distinct from the corresponding mesenchymal neoplasms, perhaps due to the cellular context in which the translocation occurs. We corroborate prior data showing that the PRCC-TFE3 RCCs are the only known Xp11 translocation RCC molecular subtype that are consistently cathepsin K positive. In summary, our data expand further the clinicopathologic features of cancers with specific TFE3 gene fusions and should allow for more meaningful clinicopathologic associations to be drawn.
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Xp11 Translocation Renal Cell Carcinomas (RCCs) With RBM10-TFE3 Gene Fusion Demonstrating Melanotic Features and Overlapping Morphology With t(6;11) RCC. Am J Surg Pathol 2017; 41:663-676. [DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Melanotic PEComa of the Sinonasal Mucosa With NONO-TFE3 Fusion: An Elusive Mimic of Sinonasal Melanoma. Am J Surg Pathol 2017; 41:717-722. [PMID: 28009605 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms (PEComas) are a family of mesenchymal tumors with features of both smooth muscle and melanocytic differentiation, with or without true melanin pigment. The highly variable morphology of PEComas results in a broad differential diagnosis that is also dependent on anatomic site. A subset demonstrates rearrangements involving the TFE3 (Xp11) locus, which can be used in diagnostically difficult cases. Here we describe a case of a melanotic PEComa with NONO-TFE3 fusion occurring in the sinonasal mucosa, as demonstrated by both next-generation sequencing and molecular cytogenetic studies. This case is the first of its kind in the literature and only the second documented PEComa harboring a NONO-TFE3 rearrangement. In light of unequivocal molecular ancillary studies, this case illustrates that PEComa must enter the differential for pigmented lesions of the sinonasal mucosa, where malignant melanoma would be much more likely to occur.
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Cardili L, Wrublevsky Pereira G, Viana CR. A rare case of TFE-related pigmented renal tumor with overlapping features between melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer and Xp11 renal cell carcinoma with melanotic features. Pathol Int 2017; 67:208-213. [DOI: 10.1111/pin.12517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Leonardo Cardili
- Department of Pathology, Escola Paulista de Medicina/Universidade Federal de São Paulo (EPM/UNIFESP); São Paulo Brazil
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Rao Q, Xia QY, Cheng L, Zhou XJ. Molecular genetics and immunohistochemistry characterization of uncommon and recently described renal cell carcinomas. Chin J Cancer Res 2016; 28:29-49. [PMID: 27041925 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.1000-9604.2016.01.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) compromises multiple types and has been emerging dramatically over the recent several decades. Advances and consensus have been achieved targeting common RCCs, such as clear cell carcinoma, papillary RCC and chromophobe RCC. Nevertheless, little is known on the characteristics of several newly-identified RCCs, including clear cell (tubulo) papillary RCC, Xp11 translocation RCC, t(6;11) RCC, succinate dehydrogenase (SDH)-deficient RCC, acquired cystic disease-associated RCC, hereditary leiomyomatosis RCC syndrome-associated RCC, ALK translocation RCC, thyroid-like follicular RCC, tubulocystic RCC and hybrid oncocytic/chromophobe tumors (HOCT). In current review, we will collect available literature of these newly-described RCCs, analyze their clinical pathologic characteristics, discuss their morphologic and immunohistologic features, and finally summarize their molecular and genetic evidences. We expect this review would be beneficial for the understanding of RCCs, and eventually promote clinical management strategies.
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- Qiu Rao
- 1 Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China ; 2 Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China ; 2 Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China ; 2 Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- 1 Department of Pathology, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China ; 2 Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Wang XT, Xia QY, Ni H, Wang ZY, Ye SB, Li R, Wang X, Lv JH, Shi SS, Ma HH, Lu ZF, Shen Q, Zhou XJ, Rao Q. Xp11 neoplasm with melanocytic differentiation of the prostate harbouring the novel NONO-TFE3 gene fusion: report of a unique case expanding the gene fusion spectrum. Histopathology 2016; 69:450-8. [PMID: 26844676 DOI: 10.1111/his.12949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Recently, an increasing number of TFE3 rearrangement-associated tumours have been reported, such as TFE3 rearrangement-associated perivascular epithelioid cell tumours (PEComas), melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers and melanotic Xp11 neoplasms. We have suggested that these tumours belong to a single clinicopathological spectrum. 'Xp11 neoplasm with melanocytic differentiation' or 'melanotic Xp11 neoplasm' have been proposed to designate this unique neoplasm. Herein, we describe the first case of an Xp11 neoplasm with melanocytic differentiation to be described in the prostate, bearing the novel NONO-TFE3 gene fusion. This study both adds to the spectrum regarding melanotic Xp11 neoplasms and expands its gene fusion spectrum. Moreover, we discuss the relationship of these rare tumours to neoplasms such as conventional PEComas, alveolar soft part sarcomas, malignant melanomas, clear cell sarcomas and Xp11 translocation renal cancers.
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- Xiao-Tong Wang
- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pathology, Jinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pathology, Jinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pathology, Jinling Clinical Medical College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Magers MJ, Udager AM, Mehra R. MiT Family Translocation-Associated Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Contemporary Update With Emphasis on Morphologic, Immunophenotypic, and Molecular Mimics. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2016; 139:1224-33. [PMID: 26414466 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2015-0196-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Translocation-associated renal cell carcinoma (t-RCC) is a relatively uncommon subtype of renal cell carcinoma characterized by recurrent gene rearrangements involving the TFE3 or TFEB loci. TFE3 and TFEB are members of the microphthalmia transcription factor (MiT) family, which regulates differentiation in melanocytes and osteoclasts, and MiT family gene fusions activate unique molecular programs that can be detected immunohistochemically. Although the overall clinical behavior of t-RCC is variable, emerging molecular data suggest the possibility of targeted approaches to advanced disease. Thus, distinguishing t-RCC from its morphologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular mimics may have important clinical implications. The differential diagnosis for t-RCC includes a variety of common renal neoplasms, particularly those demonstrating clear cell and papillary features; in addition, because of immunophenotypic overlap and/or shared molecular abnormalities (ie, TFE3 gene rearrangement), a distinctive set of nonepithelial renal tumors may also warrant consideration. Directed ancillary testing is an essential aspect to the workup of t-RCC cases and may include a panel of immunohistochemical stains, such as PAX8, pancytokeratins, epithelial membrane antigen, carbonic anhydrase IX, HMB-45, and Melan-A. Dual-color, break-apart fluorescent in situ hybridization for TFE3 or TFEB gene rearrangement may be helpful in diagnostically challenging cases or when molecular confirmation is needed.
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- Martin J Magers
- From the Department of Pathology (Drs Magers, Udager, and Mehra), and the Comprehensive Cancer Center (Dr Mehra), University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor; and the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, Ann Arbor (Dr Mehra)
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PSF/SFPQ is a very common gene fusion partner in TFE3 rearrangement-associated perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas) and melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers: clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular characteristics suggesting classification as a distinct entity. Am J Surg Pathol 2015; 39:1181-96. [PMID: 26274027 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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An increasing number of TFE3 rearrangement-associated tumors, such as TFE3 rearrangement-associated perivascular epithelioid cell tumors (PEComas), melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers, and melanotic Xp11 neoplasms, have recently been reported. We examined 12 such cases, including 5 TFE3 rearrangement-associated PEComas located in the pancreas, cervix, or pelvis and 7 melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancers, using clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular analyses. All the tumors shared a similar morphology, including a purely nested or sheet-like architecture separated by a delicate vascular network, purely epithelioid cells displaying a clear or granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, a lack of papillary structures and spindle cell or fat components, uniform round or oval nuclei containing small visible nucleoli, and, in most cases (11/12), melanin pigmentation. The levels of mitotic activity and necrosis varied. All 12 cases displayed moderately (2+) or strongly (3+) positive immunoreactivity for TFE3 and cathepsin K. One case labeled focally for HMB45 and Melan-A, whereas the others typically labeled moderately (2+) or strongly (3+) for 1 of these markers. None of the cases were immunoreactive for smooth muscle actin, desmin, CKpan, S100, or PAX8. PSF-TFE3 fusion genes were confirmed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in cases (7/7) in which a novel PSF-TFE3 fusion point was identified. All of the cases displayed TFE3 rearrangement associated with Xp11 translocation. Furthermore, we developed a PSF-TFE3 fusion fluorescence in situ hybridization assay for the detection of the PSF-TFE3 fusion gene and detected it in all 12 cases. Clinical follow-up data were available for 7 patients. Three patients died, and 2 patients (cases 1 and 3) remained alive with no evidence of disease after initial resection. Case 2 experienced recurrence and remained alive with disease. Case 5, a recent case, remained alive with extensive abdominal cavity metastases. Our data suggest that these tumors belong to a single clinicopathologic spectrum and expand the known characteristics of TFE3 rearrangement-associated tumors.
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PEComa: morphology and genetics of a complex tumor family. Ann Diagn Pathol 2015; 19:359-68. [PMID: 26144278 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Perivascular epithelioid cell tumors, or PEComas, are mesenchymal neoplasms composed of histologically and immunohistochemically distinctive epithelioid or spindle cells, which are immunoreactive for both smooth muscle and melanocytic markers. The cells in PEComas are typically arranged around blood vessels and appear to form the vessel wall, often infiltrating the smooth muscle of small- to medium-sized vessels. Periluminal cells are usually epithelioid and the more peripheral cells are spindle shaped. The cells have small, round to oval nuclei, sometimes with focal nuclear atypia, and clear to eosinophilic cytoplasm, and no counterpart normal cell has been identified. The PEComa "family" now includes angiomyolipoma, pulmonary clear cell "sugar" tumor and lymphangioleiomyomatosis, primary extrapulmonary sugar tumor, clear cell myomelanocytic tumor of the falciform ligament/ligamentum teres, abdominopelvic sarcoma of perivascular epithelioid cells, and other tumors with similar features at various sites that are simply termed PEComa. Some PEComas occur in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex and share the genetic abnormalities. There is a behavioral spectrum from benign to frankly malignant, and histologic criteria have been proposed for assessing malignant potential. The differential diagnosis can include carcinomas, smooth muscle tumors, other clear cell neoplasms, and adipocytic tumors. PEComas constitute a genetically diverse group that includes neoplasms harboring TFE3 gene rearrangements and those with TSC2 mutations, indicating alternative tumorigenic pathways. Recent advances in therapy of malignant PEComas relate to increased knowledge of specific genetic changes and their effects on metabolic pathways that are susceptible to specific interventions. We review PEComas, emphasizing the diagnostic spectrum and recent immunohistochemical and genetic findings.
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TFE3 translocation-associated perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm (PEComa) of the gynecologic tract: morphology, immunophenotype, differential diagnosis. Am J Surg Pathol 2015; 39:394-404. [PMID: 25517951 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000000349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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TFE3 translocation-associated PEComa is a distinct form of perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm, the features of which are poorly defined owing to their general infrequency and limited prior reports with confirmed rearrangement or fusion. Recent investigation has found a lack of TSC gene mutation in these tumors compared with their nonrearranged counterparts, which underscores the importance of recognizing the translocated variant because of hypothetical ineffectiveness of targeted mTOR inhibitor therapy. Six cases were identified, and TFE3 rearrangement was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Patient age ranged from 46 to 66 years (median 50 y), and none had a history of a tuberous sclerosis complex. Three cases arose in the uterine corpus, 1 in the vagina, 1 pelvic tumor, and 1 pulmonary tumor that was likely a recurrence/metastasis from a probable uterine primary. Five cases had clear cell epithelioid morphology that showed a spectrum of atypia, while 1 case had a mixture of clear cell epithelioid and spindle cells. A mostly consistent immunophenotype was observed in the clear cell epithelioid cases: each demonstrated diffuse TFE3, HMB45, cathepsinK labeling, either focal or no melanA staining, and variably weak reactivity to smooth muscle markers. The mixed clear cell epithelioid and spindle cell case had a similar expression pattern in its epithelioid component but strong muscle marker positivity in its spindle cell component. Follow-up ranged from 1 to 57 months. Three cases demonstrated aggressive behavior, and 3 cases had no evidence of recurrence. Both GYN-specific and traditional sets of criteria for malignancy were evaluated. The GYN model showed improved inclusion and specificity in comparison to the traditional model.
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Ritterhouse LL, Cykowski MD, Hassell LA, Slobodov G, Bane BL. Melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer: report of a case with a unique intratumoral sarcoid-like reaction. Diagn Pathol 2014; 9:81. [PMID: 24735727 PMCID: PMC4003493 DOI: 10.1186/1746-1596-9-81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2014] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer is a rare tumor belonging to the family of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MiTF)/transcription factor E (TFE) neoplasms. This tumor family also includes alveolar soft part sarcoma, perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms, Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. To date, six confirmed melanotic Xp11 translocation cancers (five renal, one ovarian) have been reported in the literature. Case Report Here, we report the clinical, histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of a unique melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer arising in a 34-year-old African-American female. Histologically, the tumor was composed of epithelioid tumor cells arranged in a nested pattern. The cells had clear to eosinophilic granular cytoplasm, vesicular nuclear chromatin, and prominent nucleoli. Multifocal intracytoplasmic deposits of granular brown melanin pigment were identified and confirmed by Fontana-Masson stain. An unusual histologic feature, not previously reported in melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer, was a sarcoid-like granulomatous reaction consisting of tight epithelioid granulomas with lymphocytic cuffing, numerous giant cells, and calcifications. Nuclear transcription factor E3 expression was identified by immunohistochemistry and TFE3 rearrangement was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Additional immunohistochemical findings included immunoreactivity for HMB45, cathepsin K, and progesterone receptor; negative staining was seen with actin, desmin, cytokeratins, epithelial membrane antigen, CD10, vimentin, and PAX-8. The patient is currently free of disease, two years following initial clinicoradiologic presentation and twenty-two months following partial nephrectomy without additional therapy. Conclusion This report further expands the spectrum of morphologic and clinical findings previously described in melanotic Xp11 translocation renal cancer, a distinctive tumor showing overlapping features between Xp11 translocation renal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms. Virtual slides The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/7225796341180634
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, BMSB 451 940 SL Young Blvd,, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA.
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