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Kitazono I, Akahane T, Sasaki H, Ohi Y, Shinden Y, Takajo T, Tasaki T, Higashi M, Noguchi H, Hisaoka M, Tanimoto A. Malignant phyllodes tumor with EGFR variant III mutation: A rare case report with immunohistochemical and genomic studies. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 259:155389. [PMID: 38850845 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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A female in her 60's presented with a left-sided breast mass. A core needle biopsy specimen showed diffuse proliferation of a round cell tumor, which was positive for vimentin, NKX2.2, BCOR, and focal CD99 on immunohistochemistry (IHC). No fusion genes of the Ewing family sarcomas were detected. With a tentative diagnosis of primary breast sarcoma (PBS), total mastectomy was performed after chemotherapy. The resected tissues showed proliferation of round or spindle-shaped tumor cells with a high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio, exhibiting solid and fascicular arrangements but no epithelial component or organoid pattern. While IHC indicated no particular histological diagnosis, genomic examination revealed gene alterations in MED12 p.G44D, MLL2 (KMT2D) p.T1496fs*27, and EGFR variant III (vIII). Moreover, a retrospective IHC study showed overexpression of EGFRvIII. A malignant phyllodes tumor (PT) with extensive sarcomatous overgrowth was indicated as an integrative diagnosis. This is a rare case of a malignant PT harboring EGFRvIII. The present case provides an importance of accurate diagnosis and genomic analysis of rare breast tumors, as malignant PT and PBS are different in its treatment strategy and prognosis.
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- Ikumi Kitazono
- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kagoshima University Hospital, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Hakuaikai Sagara Hospital, 3-31 Matsubara-cho, Kagoshima 892-0833, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kagoshima University Hospital, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kagoshima University Hospital, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Oncology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Kitakyushu 807-8556, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kagoshima University Hospital, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan; Department of Pathology, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima 890-8520, Japan.
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Yuan M, Saeki H, Horimoto Y, Ishizuka Y, Onagi H, Saito M, Hayashi T, Arakawa A, Yao T. Stromal Ki67 Expression Might be a Useful Marker for Distinguishing Fibroadenoma From Benign Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast. Int J Surg Pathol 2024; 32:223-229. [PMID: 37157807 DOI: 10.1177/10668969231171132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Background. Fibroadenoma (FA) and benign phyllodes tumor (PT) of the breast often have similar appearances on imaging. While an exact diagnosis of biopsy specimens is required to choose adequate treatment, including surgical procedures, it is sometimes difficult to pathologically differentiate these 2 tumors due to histological resemblances. To elucidate markers for distinguishing FA from benign PT, we analyzed clinical samples immunohistochemically. Methods. We retrospectively investigated 80 breast fibroepithelial lesions. As a discovery set, 60 surgical excision samples (30 FA and 30 benign PT) were examined. Twenty biopsy samples (10 FA and 10 benign PT) were examined as a validation set. To determine targets for immunohistochemistry, we first tested some proteins based on previous reports. As a result, Ki67 was chosen for differentiating FA and PT; thus further examinations were conducted with this protein. Results. Among the proteins examined, stromal Ki67 was significantly higher in PT than in FA. Benign PT had significantly higher stromal Ki67 expression both at random and at hotspots (p < .001 and <.001, respectively). The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis identified 3.5% and 8.5% (at random spots and hotspots, respectively) as the optimal cutoff values of stromal Ki67 for distinguishing between these 2 tumors. In the validation cohort employing needle biopsy specimens, we confirmed that these 2 cutoff values properly classified these 2 tumors (p = .043 and .029, respectively). Conclusion.We revealed that stromal Ki67 might be a potential marker for distinguishing FA from benign PT.
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- Men Yuan
- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Hachana MR, Maatouk M, Lassouad Z, Sriha B, Mokni M. microRNAs expression profile in phyllodes tumors of the breast. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24803. [PMID: 38312609 PMCID: PMC10835222 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Proliferation of both stromal and epithelial components is a characteristic of fibroepithelial cancers of the breast. Certain fibroepithelial tumors of the breast, such as fibradenomas and phyllodes tumors, are challenging to distinguish and categorize. To find biomarkers for early diagnosis and improved disease management, it is crucial to deepen our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis pathways and tumor biology of PTs. It has been demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs) have significant roles in cancers; the expression pattern of miRNAs can help with cancer categorization and treatment. In contrast, little is understood about miRNAs in breast fibroepithelial cancers. This study was conducted retrospectively with the goal of assessing the expression of six mature miRNAs (hsa-miR-21, hsa-miR-155, hsa-miR-182, hsa-miR-34a, hsa-miR-148a, and hsa-miR-205) in breast fibroepithelial cancers using real-time PCR and predicting these miRNAs' targets using computational techniques. This study comprised 64 patients in total-55 with phyllodes tumors and 9 with fibroadenoma. The research was carried out at the Farhat Hached University Hospital's pathology department in Tunisia. These particular miRNAs expression levels were evaluated via qRT-PCR, and in silico techniques were utilized to predict potential miRNA targets. Analysis of miRNA expression in fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumor tissues revealed that miR-21, miR-155 and miR-182 were upregulated in PTs compared to fibroadenoma and normal tissues. We reported that miR-34a, miR-148a and miR-205 were downregulated in both borderline and malignant PTs compared to fibroadenoma and normal tissue. In silico miRNA target prediction suggested the involvement of these molecules in a wide context of cell signaling pathways.
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- Mohamed Ridha Hachana
- Department of Biology, Higher School of Health of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
- Department of Pathology, CHU Farhat Hached of Sousse, Tunisia
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- Unit of Natural Bioactive Substances and Biotechnology UR12ES12, Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, CHU Farhat Hached of Sousse, Tunisia
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- Department of Pathology, CHU Farhat Hached of Sousse, Tunisia
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Dadmanesh F, Li X, Leong M, Maluf H, Balzer B. The Genetic Landscape of Fibroepithelial Lesions of the Breast. Adv Anat Pathol 2023; 30:415-420. [PMID: 37539688 DOI: 10.1097/pap.0000000000000407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Fibroepithelial lesions of the breast encompass a broad spectrum of lesions from fibroadenomas and their variants to phyllodes tumors, including their clinical range of benign, borderline, and malignant. Classification of this spectrum of neoplasms has historically and currently been based purely on morphology, although the nomenclature has shifted over the years largely due to the significant histologic overlap that exists primarily within the cellular fibroadenomas to borderline malignant phyllodes tumor categories. A review of the current diagnostic challenge, proposed ancillary studied and their value in prognostic significance, is provided. This article highlights the most recent molecular and genetic findings as well as the limitations of the studies, in the context of practical and available applications for the diagnostician and managerial implications for the clinician.
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- Farnaz Dadmanesh
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Jorns JM, Farooq A, Puzyrenko A, Jarzembowski J, Thike AA, Nasir NDM, Ng CCY, Liu W, Lee JY, Lim AH, Guan P, Teh BT, Tan PH. Giant juvenile fibroadenomas with and without prominent pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)-like change: clinicopathological and molecular characteristics. Histopathology 2023; 83:357-365. [PMID: 37140543 DOI: 10.1111/his.14935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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AIMS Juvenile fibroadenomas (JFA) are biphasic fibroepithelial lesions (FEL) usually occurring in adolescent female patients. Giant (G) JFA, like other FEL, may exhibit prominent pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH)-like change. We sought to determine clinicopathological and molecular characteristics of GJFA with and without PASH. METHODS AND RESULTS Archives were searched for cases of GJFA (1985-2020). All were stained for androgen receptor (AR), beta-catenin, CD34 and progesterone receptor (PR). Cases were sequenced using a custom 16-gene panel - MED12 (exons 1 and 2), TERT promoter (-124C>T and -146Ctable>T), SETD2, KMT2D, RARA (exons 5-9), FLNA, NF1, PIK3CA (exons 10, 11 and 21), EGFR, RB1, BCOR, TP53, PTEN, ERBB4, IGF1R and MAP3K1. Twenty-seven GJFA from 21 female patients aged 10.1-25.2 years were identified. Size ranged from 5.2 to 21 cm. Two patients had multiple, bilateral and later recurrent GJFA. Thirteen (48%) cases showed prominent PASH-like stroma. All were positive for stromal CD34, negative for AR and beta-catenin and one case showed focal PR expression. Sequencing showed MAP3K1 and SETD2 mutations in 17 samples, with KMT2D, TP53 and BCOR aberrations in 10 (45%), 10 (45%) and seven (32%) cases, respectively. Tumours with a PASH-like pattern had higher prevalence of SETD2 (P = 0.004) and TP53 (P = 0.029) mutations, while those without PASH had more RB1 mutations (P = 0.043). MED12 mutation was identified in one case. TERT promoter mutation was observed in four (18%), including two recurrences. CONCLUSIONS Gene mutations along more advanced phases of the proposed FEL pathogenetic pathway in GJFA are unusual, and suggest a mechanism for more aggressive growth in these tumours.
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- Julie M Jorns
- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
- Quantitative Biology and Medicine Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Luma Medical Centre, Singapore
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Pathology, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Tan PH. Refining the classification of breast phyllodes tumours. Pathology 2023; 55:437-448. [PMID: 37085395 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Phyllodes tumours of the breast are uncommon fibroepithelial neoplasms that pose recurrent classification challenges, in large part due to the multiple histological parameters of stromal hypercellularity and atypia, stromal mitotic count, stromal overgrowth and tumour borders, that are used for grading. While the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Breast Tumours provides recommendations on diagnostic features, defining criteria are not always applied in routine practice. Lack of concordance among pathologists in typing and grading further underscores the classification difficulties, especially in the borderline category. Although there has been significant molecular information on phyllodes tumours in recent years which has been diagnostically helpful, it has not been translated into daily clinical practice. In order to refine the classification of phyllodes tumours into one that is simple yet comprehensive, reproducible and prognostically precise, a multipronged approach is needed that leverages on global contributions of the International Fibroepithelial Consortium, support by the International Collaboration on Cancer Classification and Research (IC3 R) in amalgamating evidence translation, and guidance from the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) for standardised reporting. It is hoped that the evidence generated can be used towards refining the classification of phyllodes tumours for the future.
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- Puay Hoon Tan
- Luma Medical Centre, Singapore; KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore; Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Department of Pathology, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Mon KS, Tang P. Fibroepithelial Lesions of the Breast: Update on Molecular Profile With Focus on Pediatric Population. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2023; 147:38-45. [PMID: 35776911 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0011-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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CONTEXT.— This review article derives from the breast pathology lecture at the Eighth Princeton Integrated Pathology Symposium (PIPS VIII). OBJECTIVE.— To provide a literature review and update on fibroepithelial lesions of the breast with molecular findings and findings regarding the pediatric population. DATA SOURCES.— The sources include extensive literature review, personal research, and experience. CONCLUSIONS.— Given significant differences in prognosis and management of fibroepithelial lesions, we aim to provide readers with pertinent definitions, pathomorphology, molecular findings, and management for each diagnosis, with insights on the pediatric population.
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- Khin Su Mon
- From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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Tan BY, Fox SB, Lakhani SR, Tan PH. Survey of recurrent diagnostic challenges in breast phyllodes tumours. Histopathology 2023; 82:95-105. [PMID: 36468287 DOI: 10.1111/his.14730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast phyllodes tumours (PTs) are graded as benign, borderline, or malignant by analysis of multiple histological features. PT grading is often inconsistent, likely due to variation in the weighting of grading criteria by pathologists. DESIGN The hierarchy of use of diagnostic criteria was identified using a 20-question survey. RESULTS In all, 213 pathologists from 29 countries responded. 54% reported 10-50 PT cases per year. Criteria considered key to PT diagnosis were: increased stromal cellularity (84.3%), stromal overgrowth (76.6%), increased stromal mitoses (67.8%), stromal atypia (61.5%), stromal fronding (59.0%), periductal stromal condensation (58.0%), irregular tumour borders (46.3%), and/or lesional heterogeneity (33.7%). The importance of grading parameters were: mitotic activity (55.5%), stromal overgrowth (54.0%), stromal atypia (51.9%), increased stromal cellularity (41.7%), and nature of the tumour border (38.9%). 49% would diagnose malignant PT without a full array of adverse features. 89% used the term "cellular fibroepithelial lesion (FEL)" for difficult cases; 45% would diagnose an FEL with stromal fronding (but lacking other PT features) as fibroadenoma (FA), 35% FEL, and 17% PT. 59% deemed clinico-radiological findings diagnostically significant; 68% considered age (≥40 years) important in determining if an FEL was a FA or PT. In FELs from young patients, increased stromal cellularity (83%), fronding (52%), and mitoses (41%) were more common. 34% regarded differentiating cellular FA from PT as a specific challenge; 54% had issues assigning a borderline PT grade. CONCLUSION Criteria for grading PT lie on a spectrum, leading to interpretive variability. The survey highlights the criteria most used by pathologists, which do not completely align with WHO recommendations.
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and University of Melbourne, Australia
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- The University of Queensland and Pathology Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Lei T, Shen M, Deng X, Shi Y, Peng Y, Wang H, Chen T. Genomic characteristics of two breast malignant phyllodes tumors during pregnancy and lactation identified through whole-exome sequencing. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:382. [PMID: 36271373 PMCID: PMC9587670 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02537-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The genomic landscape of breast malignant phyllodes tumors (PTs) is not well defined, especially pregnancy-related malignant PTs. To clarify this topic, whole-exome next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on tumor samples and paired normal breast tissues from two pregnancy-related malignant PTs, followed by a functional analysis of the genetic alterations. Methods DNA from malignant PT samples and matched normal breast tissues of both patients were subjected to molecular profiling. NGS of the whole-exome was performed in a commercial molecular pathology laboratory. Predictive tools were used to estimate genetic variation in somatic and germline genes. Results In total, 29 somatic genomic alterations and 18 germline alterations were found in both patients. In Patient 1, 12 aberrations were identified in the tumor tissue, and 9 alterations were identified in matched normal breast tissue. One pathogenic variant in tumor suppressor genes (TP53) was detected in patient 1. In Patient 2, 18 and 10 variants were found in the tumor and matched normal breast tissue, respectively. In Patient 2, pathogenic alterations were identified in two tumor suppressor genes (PTEN and TP53). PTEN and TP53 may be potential drug targets. The functional predictive tools showed that genes of unknown significance for PTs, including FCHO1 in Patient 1, and LRP12 and PKM in Patient 2, were pathogenic. Several genes, including FCHO1, LRP12 and PKM, were shown for the first time to be altered in malignant PTs. A potentially pathogenic germline variant in PRF1, was detected in Patient 1. Conclusion Our study first demonstrated somatic and germline gene alterations in two malignant PTs during pregnancy and lactation. These two PTs shared major genetic events, including TP53 mutation, which commonly occurs in malignant PTs; additionally, we identified two potential genes for targeted therapy, TP53 and PTEN. One germline mutation in PRF1 was also detected. These results provide clues regarding tumor pathogenesis and precision therapy development. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-022-02537-w.
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- Tinge Lei
- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, 610041, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 213003, Changzhou, Jiangsu, P.R. China.
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Ng CCY, Lim S, Lim AH, Md Nasir ND, Zhang J, Rajasegaran V, Lee JY, Kok JST, Thike AA, Lim JX, Weng R, Yee S, Choudhury Y, Chan JY, Tan PH, Tan MH, Teh BT. A comprehensive next generation sequencing tissue assay for Asian-prevalent cancers—Analytical validation and performance evaluation with clinical samples. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:963243. [PMID: 36213130 PMCID: PMC9532579 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.963243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: A well-validated diagnostic assay with curated biomarkers complements clinicopathological factors to facilitate early diagnosis and ensure timely treatment delivery. This study focuses on an Asian-centric cancer diagnostic assay designed and thoroughly validated against commercially available standard references and a cohort of over 200 clinical specimens spanning 12 diverse Asian-centric cancer types. Methods: The assay uses hybrid-capture probes capable of profiling DNA aberrations from 572 cancer-related genes and 91 RNA fusion partners. The panel can detect clinically-tractable biomarkers such as microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutation burden (TMB). Results: Analytical evaluation demonstrated 100% specificity and 99.9% sensitivity within a ≥5% VAF limit of detection (LoD) for SNV/Indels. RNA-based fusion features an LoD of ≥5 copies per nanogram input when evaluated against commercial references. Excellent linearity and concordance were observed when benchmarking against orthogonal methods in identifying MSI status, TMB scores and RNA fusions. Actionable genetic alterations were identified in 65% of the clinical samples. Conclusion: These results demonstrate a molecular diagnostic assay that accurately detects genomic alterations and complex biomarkers. The data also supports an excellent performance of this assay for making critical diagnoses and well-informed therapeutic decisions in Asian prevalent cancers.
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- Cedric Chuan-Young Ng
- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), A National Platform Hosted by A*STAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), A National Platform Hosted by A*STAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), A National Platform Hosted by A*STAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Diagnostics Development Hub (DxD Hub), A National Platform Hosted by A*STAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Cancer Discovery Hub, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lucence Diagnostics Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
- *Correspondence: Bin Tean Teh, ; Min-Han Tan,
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- *Correspondence: Bin Tean Teh, ; Min-Han Tan,
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Tsang JY, Shao Y, Poon IK, Ni YB, Kwan JS, Chow C, Shea KH, Tse GM. Analysis of recurrent molecular alterations in phyllodes tumour of breast: insights into prognosis and pathogenesis. Pathology 2022; 54:678-685. [PMID: 35691725 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2022.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Phyllodes tumour (PT) of breast is a rare biphasic neoplasm. Recent next generation sequencing analyses had revealed novel genetic alterations in PT but lacked a further characterisation of their relationship to different PT features and outcome. Here, using targeted sequencing, we examined a panel of 90 recurrently altered or cancer related genes in 88 PT samples (including 49 benign, 25 borderline and 14 malignant PT). Twenty-three genes showed alterations in at least 8.0% of cases. Alterations were significantly higher with an increasing grade of PT (p=0.033), particularly for copy number alterations. The top ten alterations were TERT promoter (58.0%), MED12 (53.4%), RARA (22.8%), FLNA (19.3%), SETD2 (15.9%), SYNE1 (18.2%), PCLO (15.9%), KMT2D (14.3%), CDKN2A (15.9%) and DNAH11 (14.8%). Alterations in CDKN2A/B, EGFR, TP53, PIK3CA, PTEN and ARID1B (p≤0.039) were associated with a higher grade. Analysing alterations based on common pathways indicated a significant correlation of cell cycle pathway and epigenetic alterations with a higher PT grade (p=0.036 and 0.075 respectively). Interestingly, recurrences were not correlated with tumour grade, but related to the presence of RARA mutation (p=0.011) and the absence of alterations in epigenetic pathway (p=0.031). Analysis of synchronous pair of PT showed more differences in gene mutations with divergent MED12 mutation. By contrast, the recurrent samples showed similar genetic alterations as the primary tumours. In summary, we characterised genetic alterations in PTs of different grades and confirmed the recurrent alterations observed in earlier studies. In addition, current data implicated the roles of cell cycle, epigenetic and RARA changes in PT recurrence and tumourogenesis.
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- Julia Y Tsang
- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong, China.
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Lissidini G, Mulè A, Santoro A, Papa G, Nicosia L, Cassano E, Ashoor AA, Veronesi P, Pantanowitz L, Hornick JL, Rossi ED. Malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast: a systematic review. Pathologica 2022; 114:111-120. [PMID: 35414723 PMCID: PMC9248247 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Phyllodes tumors (PT) are fibroepithelial neoplasms of the breast showing a peculiar leaf-like appearance. They account for 0.3 to 1% of all primary breast tumors and 2.5% of all fibroepithelial breast tumors. PT are classified into benign, borderline and malignant based upon their stromal morphology with a distribution of 60%, 20%, and 20%, respectively. Malignant PT of the breast constitute an uncommon challenging group of fibroepithelial neoplasms. They have a relatively high tendency to recur, although distant metastasis is uncommon, and nearly exclusive to malignant PT. Adequate surgical resection remains the standard approach to achieve maximal local control. Giant malignant PT are rare and a pose a diagnostic dilemma for pathologists, especially when comprised of sarcomatous elements. This review highlights the morphological features of PT detected in cytology and histology specimens and discusses diagnostic pitfalls and differential diagnosis.
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Seow DY, Tay TK, Tan PH. FIBROEPITHELIAL LESIONS OF THE BREAST: A REVIEW OF RECURRING DIAGNOSTIC ISSUES. Semin Diagn Pathol 2022; 39:333-343. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Yoon E, Ding Q, Hunt K, Sahin A. High-Grade Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast: Key Pathologic and Clinical Updates. Surg Pathol Clin 2022; 15:77-93. [PMID: 35236635 DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Most of the high-grade spindle cell lesions of the breast are malignant phyllodes tumors (MPTs), spindle cell carcinomas (SpCCs), and matrix-producing metaplastic breast carcinomas (MP-MBCs). MPTs have neoplastic spindle stromal cells and a classic leaf-like architecture with subepithelial stromal condensation. MPTs are often positive for CD34, CD117, and bcl-2 and are associated with MED12, TERT, and RARA mutations. SpCCs and MP-MBCs are high-grade metaplastic carcinomas, whereas neoplastic epithelial cells become spindled or show heterologous mesenchymal differentiation, respectively. The expression of epithelial markers must be evaluated to make a diagnosis. SAS, or rare metastatic spindle cell tumors, are seen in the breast, and clinical history is the best supporting evidence. Surgical resection is the standard of care.
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- Esther Yoon
- Department of Anatomical Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030-4009, USA.
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030-4009, USA
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 85, Room G1.3565C, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston TX 77030-4009, USA
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Hu Y, Li G, Wang L, Zhang L, Guan J, Wang J. MED12 exon 2 and TERT promoter mutations in primary and recurrent breast fibroepithelial lesions. Pathol Int 2021; 71:814-822. [PMID: 34597441 DOI: 10.1111/pin.13172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The genetic alterations in the recurrent breast fibroepithelial tumors are poorly understood. In the present study, we aimed to investigate mediator protein complex subunit 12 (MED12) exon 2 and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter mutations in a series of primary and recurrent fibroepithelial tumors. Sanger sequencing for MED12 exon 2 and TERT promoter was performed in 26 pairs of primary and recurrent fibroepithelial tumors (19 pairs of phyllodes tumors and seven pairs of fibroadenomas). The relationship between the genotypes and clinicopathological variables was also analyzed. MED12 mutation was identified in 19 primary tumors (12 phyllodes tumors and 7 fibroadenomas) and 17 recurrences (14 phyllodes tumors and three fibroadenomas). Most recurrent phyllodes tumors retained the original MED12 variants (17/19). Six recurrent fibroadenomas showed different MED12 variants from their paired primary tumors (6/7). TERT promoter mutation was identified in 13 primary phyllodes tumors (13/19) and 15 recurrent phyllodes tumors (15/19). However, it was only identified in one primary fibroadenoma (1/7). Recurrent phyllodes tumors often retained the original MED12 and TERT promoter mutations, while recurrent fibroadenomas often acquired new MED12 mutations. Our findings suggest that recurrent phyllodes tumors may be "true recurrence," and TERT mutant "benign fibroepithelial tumors" should be treated as phyllodes tumors.
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- Yanjiao Hu
- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Lerwill MF, Lee AHS, Tan PH. Fibroepithelial tumours of the breast-a review. Virchows Arch 2021; 480:45-63. [PMID: 34505197 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-021-03175-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Fibroepithelial tumours of the breast are biphasic neoplasms composed of both epithelial and stromal elements, including the common fibroadenoma and the infrequent phyllodes tumour. The admixture of epithelium and stroma in the fibroadenoma shows intra- and pericanalicular patterns, and may display a variety of histological changes. Fibroadenoma variants include the cellular, juvenile, myxoid and complex forms. The cellular fibroadenoma may be difficult to distinguish from the benign phyllodes tumour. Stromal mitotic activity can be increased in fibroadenomas in the young and pregnant patients. Phyllodes tumours, neoplasms with the potential for recurrence, show an exaggerated intracanalicular growth pattern with broad stromal fronded architecture and stromal hypercellularity. They are graded into benign, borderline and malignant forms based on histological assessment of stromal features of hypercellularity, atypia, mitotic activity, overgrowth and the nature of the tumour borders. Classification of phyllodes tumours is imperfect, compounded by tumour heterogeneity with overlapping microscopic features among the different grades, especially in the borderline category. Malignant phyllodes tumours can metastasise and cause death. Determining which phyllodes tumours may behave aggressively has been difficult. The discovery of MED12 mutations in the pathogenesis of fibroepithelial tumours, together with other gene abnormalities in the progression pathway, has allowed refinements in diagnosis and prognosis.
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- Melinda F Lerwill
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Histopathology, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Li X, Febres-Aldana C, Zhang H, Zhang X, Uraizee I, Tang P. Updates on Lobular Neoplasms, Papillary, Adenomyoepithelial, and Fibroepithelial Lesions of the Breast. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2021; 146:930-939. [PMID: 34270716 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0091-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT.— This review article is a result of the breast pathology lectures given at the Sixth Chinese American Pathologists Association annual diagnostic pathology course in October 2020 (held virtually due to the coronavirus disease 2019). OBJECTIVE.— To update recent developments, in this review article, the authors wrote minireviews in the following 4 areas: lobular neoplasm, adenomyoepithelial lesions, papillary lesions, and fibroepithelial lesions. DATA SOURCES.— The sources include extensive literature review, personal research, and experience. CONCLUSIONS.— With the wide practice of screening mammography, these lesions are not uncommon in image-guided core biopsies and excisional specimens. Many recent developments have emerged in understanding these lesions. We aim to provide readers with concise updates for each of these lesions with a focus on recent updates in definitions, diagnostic criteria, management, and molecular profiles that are most relevant to the daily practice of pathology and patient management.
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- Xiaoxian Li
- From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (Li)
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York (Febres-Aldana, H. Zhang)
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York (Febres-Aldana, H. Zhang)
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- Department of Pathology, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, New York (X. Zhang)
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- The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois (Uraizee, Tang)
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- The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loyola University, Maywood, Illinois (Uraizee, Tang)
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Ng CCY, Md Nasir ND, Loke BN, Tay TKY, Thike AA, Rajasegaran V, Liu W, Lee JY, Guan P, Lim AH, Chang KTE, Gudi MA, Madhukumar P, Tan BKT, Tan VKM, Wong CY, Yong WS, Ho GH, Ong KW, Yip GWC, Bay BH, Tan P, Teh BT, Tan PH. Genetic differences between benign phyllodes tumors and fibroadenomas revealed through targeted next generation sequencing. Mod Pathol 2021; 34:1320-1332. [PMID: 33727697 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-021-00787-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Breast fibroepithelial lesions are biphasic tumors which comprise the common benign fibroadenomas (FAs) and the rarer phyllodes tumors (PTs). This study analyzed 262 (42%) conventional FAs, 45 (7%) cellular FAs, and 321 (51%) benign PTs contributed by the International Fibroepithelial Consortium, using a previously curated 16 gene panel. Benign PTs were found to possess a higher number of mutations, and higher rates of cancer driver gene alterations than both groups of FAs, in particular MED12, TERT promoter, RARA, FLNA, SETD2, RB1, and EGFR. Cases with MED12 mutations were also more likely to have TERT promoter, RARA, SETD2, and EGFR. There were no significant differences detected between conventional FAs and cellular FAs, except for PIK3CA and MAP3K1. TERT promoter alterations were most optimal in discriminating between FAs and benign PTs. Our study affirms the role of sequencing and key mutations that may assist in refining diagnoses of these lesions.
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- Cedric Chuan Young Ng
- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Quantitative Biology and Medicine Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Breast Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Breast Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Breast Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Breast Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Breast Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Surgery and Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. .,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. .,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore. .,Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. .,Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Molecular characterization of pleomorphic liposarcomatous differentiation in malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast: A case report. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 224:153489. [PMID: 34091389 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare fibroepithelial tumors, and malignant phyllodes tumors occasionally exhibit heterogeneous differentiation. Here, we report a case of malignant phyllodes tumor with pleomorphic liposarcomatous differentiation, and examined the genomic features of both components using capture-based next-generation sequencing of 425 cancer-related genes. A 56-year-old woman presented with a palpable, asymptomatic nodule in the right breast measuring 4.0 cm × 3.0 cm. Based on the findings from microscopic examination, the lesions were identified as malignant phyllodes tumor and pleomorphic liposarcoma. The liposarcomatous differentiation component was positive for S-100, but had no MDM2 and CDK4 amplifications according to the results of fluorescence in situ hybridization. The malignant phyllodes tumor and liposarcomatous differentiation component had similar genetic mutations, such as TP53, TERT, EGFR, RARA, RB1, and MED12 mutations, all of which are common mutations in phyllodes tumors. These results indicate that the pathogenesis of the pleomorphic liposarcomatous differentiation was similar with that of phyllodes tumor, but was different from the pleomorphic liposarcoma in extramammary sites. Thus, the intratumoral heterogeneity may have independently evolved after tumorigenesis.
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Tsang JY, Lai ST, Ni YB, Shao Y, Poon IK, Kwan JS, Chow C, Shea KH, Tse GM. SETD2 alterations and histone H3K36 trimethylation in phyllodes tumor of breast. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2021; 187:339-347. [PMID: 33844099 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06181-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE SETD2 is one of the key epigenetic regulatory genes involved in histone modifications. Its alterations were potentially oncogenic and commonly found in cancers. Interestingly, SETD2 is one of the most frequent mutated genes found exclusively in phyllodes tumor of the breast (PT). However, little has been done to further characterize SETD2 alterations in PT. METHODS In this study, we examined the alterations of SETD2 gene and protein expression in a large cohort of PTs. Their correlations with SETD2 downstream target, H3K36me3 expression, and clinicopathologic features in PT were also assessed. RESULTS SETD2 mutation was found in 15.9% of our cases and was mostly predicted to be damaging mutations. Interestingly, SETD2 mutations were associated with lower H3K36me3 expression, particularly those with damaging mutations (p = .041). Neither SETD2 mutations nor H3K36me3 expression was associated with PT grading and other clinicopathological features. By contrast, the SETD2 protein expression cannot reflect its mutation status and showed a different trend of clinicopathological correlations from H3K36me3. CONCLUSIONS Our findings may suggest a potential involvement of epigenetic regulation via SETD2 alterations and downstream H3K36me3 on PT development. SETD2 mutations may occur early in the pathogenic process of PTs and its loss per se may not be sufficient for progression to malignancy. Exclusive alterations of SETD2 in PT can be used as markers for the diagnosis of fibroepithelial lesions. The association of H3K36me3 with SETD2 mutations may also indicate the value of evaluation of H3K36me3 expression in the diagnosis of fibroepithelial lesions.
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- Julia Y Tsang
- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Pathology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong SAR
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- Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR.
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Malignant Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: A Practice Review. Clin Pract 2021; 11:205-215. [PMID: 33917271 PMCID: PMC8167791 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract11020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction: Phyllodes tumor (PT) of the breast, particularly malignant phyllodes tumor (mPT), is a rare fibroepithelial neoplasm. A complex diagnosis is based on pathologic, radiologic, and clinical findings, with controversies about what is the best therapeutic strategy. Objective: Our objective was to provide an overview of the clinical, pathologic, and therapeutic aspects of this rare tumor. Conclusions: mPT is a rare presentation of breast cancer and a challenge in clinical practice. A multidisciplinary approach should take into account some aspects like pathogenic mutations and hereditary syndromes. Oncologic surgery is the fundamental approach, and the use of adjuvant therapies is still controversial due to the lack of clinical trials. Treatment recommendations should be individualized according to patient risk and preferences. Prospective studies are fundamental to clarifying the best treatment for these tumors.
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Lee AHS, Zanetto U, Awasthi R, Hwang MJ, Nasir NDM, Ng CCY, Teh BT, Tan PH. Malignant phyllodes tumour of the breast mimicking endometriosis. Virchows Arch 2021; 479:1051-1053. [PMID: 33782741 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-021-03086-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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A 63-year-old woman presented with a clinically malignant mass. Core biopsy showed features resembling endometriosis. The glands were GATA3 and oestrogen receptor positive consistent with mammary origin and had no myoepithelial layer. The excision also showed a fibroepithelial component with stromal overgrowth, frequent mitoses and invasive margin consistent with a malignant phyllodes tumour. KMT2D and SETD2 mutations were present in both the conventional phyllodes tumour and endometriosis-like areas and are also described in endometriosis raising interesting questions about these lesions. This unusual pattern is a potential diagnostic pitfall, so it is helpful to be aware of it.
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- Andrew H S Lee
- Histopathology Department, Nottingham University Hospitals, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, UK.
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- Histology Department, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Histology Department, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Breast Unit, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Tan PH. Fibroepithelial lesions revisited: implications for diagnosis and management. Mod Pathol 2021; 34:15-37. [PMID: 32461622 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-020-0583-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Fibroepithelial lesions of the breast, comprising the fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumour, are a unique group of neoplasms that share histological characteristics but possess different clinical behaviour. The fibroadenoma is the commonest benign breast tumour in women, while the phyllodes tumour is rare and may be associated with recurrences, grade progression and even metastasis. The diagnosis of fibroadenoma is usually straightforward, with recognised histological variants such as the cellular, complex, juvenile and myxoid forms. The phyllodes tumour comprises benign, borderline and malignant varieties, graded using a constellation of histological parameters based on stromal characteristics of hypercellularity, atypia, mitoses, overgrowth and the nature of tumour borders. While phyllodes tumour grade correlates with clinical behaviour, interobserver variability in assessing multiple parameters that are potentially of different biological weightage leads to significant challenges in accurate grade determination and consequently therapy. Differential diagnostic considerations along the spectrum of fibroepithelial tumours can be problematic in routine practice. Recent discoveries of the molecular underpinnings of these tumours may have diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic implications.
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- Puay Hoon Tan
- Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Academia, Diagnostics Tower Level 7, 20 College Road, Singapore, 169856, Singapore.
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da Silva EM, Beca F, Sebastiao APM, Murray MP, Silveira C, Da Cruz Paula A, Pareja F, Wen HY, D'Alfonso TM, Edelweiss M, Weigelt B, Brogi E, Reis-Filho JS, Zhang H. Stromal MED12 exon 2 mutations in complex fibroadenomas of the breast. J Clin Pathol 2020; 75:133-136. [PMID: 33376197 PMCID: PMC8260148 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2020-207062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Aims Here we explore the presence of mediator complex subunit 12 (MED12) exon 2 and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) promoter hotspot mutations in complex fibroadenomas (CFAs) of the breast. Methods The stromal components from 18 CFAs were subjected to Sanger sequencing of MED12 exon 2 and the TERT promoter hotspot loci. The epithelial and stromal components of two MED12 mutated CFAs were subjected to laser capture microdissection, and Sanger sequencing of MED12 exon 2, TERT promoter and PIK3CA exons 9 and 20, separately. Results MED12 exon 2 mutations were identified in the stroma of 17% of CFAs. The analyses of epithelial and stromal components, microdissected separately, revealed that MED12 mutations were restricted to the stroma. No TERT promoter or PIK3CA mutations in exons 9 and 20 were detected in analysed CFAs. Conclusions Like conventional fibroadenomas, MED12 exon 2 mutations appear to be restricted to the stromal component of CFAs, supporting the notion that CFAs are stromal neoplasms.
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- Edaise M da Silva
- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Medical Pathology, Universidade Federal do Parana Setor de Ciencias da Saude, Curitiba, Brazil
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.,GenoMed SA, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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Tan BY, Md Nasir ND, Chang HY, Ng CCY, Guan P, Nagarajan S, Rajasegaran V, Lee JY, Lim JQ, Thike AA, Teh BT, Tan PH. Morphologic and genetic heterogeneity in breast fibroepithelial lesions-a comprehensive mapping study. Mod Pathol 2020; 33:1732-1745. [PMID: 32322022 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-020-0533-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Breast fibroepithelial lesions (FELs) encompass the common fibroadenoma (FA) and relatively rare phyllodes tumour (PT); the latter entity is usually classified as benign, borderline or malignant. Intratumoural heterogeneity is frequently present in these tumours, making accurate histologic evaluation challenging. Despite their rarity, PTs are an important clinical problem due to their propensity for recurrence and, in the case of malignant PT, metastasis. Surgical excision is the mainstay of management. Recent work has uncovered myriad genetic alterations in breast FELs. In this study, exome sequencing was performed on seven cases of morphologically heterogeneous breast FELs, including FAs, PTs of all grades, and a case of metaplastic spindle cell carcinoma arising in PT, in order to elucidate their intratumoural genetic repertoire. Gene mutations identified encompassed cell signalling, tumour suppressor, DNA repair and cell cycle regulating pathways. Mutations common to multiple tumour regions generally showed higher variant allele frequency. Frequent mutations included MED12, TP53, RARA and PIK3CA. Histological observations of increased cellular density and pleomorphism correlated with mutational burden. Phylogenetic analyses revealed disparate pathways of possible tumour progression. In summary, histological heterogeneity correlated with genetic changes in breast FELs.
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Quantitative Biology and Medicine Programme, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lymphoma Genomic Translational Laboratory, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore. .,Laboratory of Cancer Epigenome, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. .,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore. .,Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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Cha YJ, Koo JS. Expression of EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 in breast phyllodes tumors. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0238466. [PMID: 32857809 PMCID: PMC7454950 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose Phyllodes tumors (PTs) are biphasic tumors accounting for 0.3–1.5% of all breast tumors. Epithelial membrane proteins (EMPs) have been reported in various malignant tumors but their expression in PTs is unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the expression of EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 in breast phyllodes tumors (PTs), and to investigate their clinical implications. Methods In total, 185 PTs were used for constructing a tissue microarray. Immunohistochemical staining for EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 was performed, and the results were analyzed along with the clinicopathologic parameters. Results In total, 185 PTs were included in this study, and comprised 138 benign, 32 borderline, and 15 malignant PTs. In malignant PTs, the epithelial component showed decreased expression of EMP1 (P = 0.027), EMP2 (P = 0.004), and EMP3 (P = 0.032), compared to the benign and borderline PTs. Conversely, stromal component of borderline and malignant PTs showed higher expression of EMP1 (P = 0.027), EMP2 (P = 0.004), and EMP3 (P = 0.032) compared to benign PTs. Expression of EMP1 and EMP3 correlated positively with stromal cellularity and cellular atypia (P < 0.001). In the univariate analysis, stromal EMP3 was associated with shorter disease-free survival (P < 0.001), and shorter overall survival (P = 0.034). Conclusion The expression of EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 is decreased in the epithelial component and is increased in the stromal component of PT with higher histologic grade. Thus, stromal EMP3 expression may serve as an independent prognostic factor in PT.
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- Yoon Jin Cha
- Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Lei T, Yin L, Zhang H, Wei B, Chen H, Pu T, Yang L, Ye F, Zhang Z, Bu H. High expression of microRNA20b is associated with malignant clinicopathological features and poor prognosis in breast phyllodes tumor. Int J Clin Oncol 2020; 25:2025-2034. [PMID: 32803488 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-020-01769-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND microRNAs, which expound the transcriptional regulation of gene expression, have been validated as prognostic markers in many tumors. The deregulated expression of microRNAs has been shown to aid classification of tumors and predict outcome in many tumors including breast PTs. The aim of our study is to investigate the clinical significance and prognostic value of microRNAs in PTs to identify a biomarker which has the potential for predicting prognosis and target therapy. METHODS Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression level of microRNA20b in 123 breast PTs patients. The correlations between the expression of microRNA20b and clinicopathological parameters were investigated. The prognostic significance of microRNA20b was investigated by the Kaplan-Meier survival and Cox proportional hazards regression model. RESULTS The expression level of microRNA20b increased with the increase in the tumor grade (p < 0.05). High expression of microRNA20b correlated with stromal overgrowth, marked stromal cellularity, high atypia of stromal cells, infiltrative tumor margin, high mitotic activity, tumor grade, local recurrence and metastasis (p < 0.05). High expression of microRNA20b correlated with the shorter disease-free survival (DFS) (log-rank test, p < 0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that microRNA20b was an independent prognostic indicator for breast PTs patients. CONCLUSION The study demonstrated the promising potential of applying microRNA20b as a prognostic biomarker in PT patients.
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- Ting Lei
- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Laboratory of Pathology, Clinical Research Centre for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Laboratory of Pathology, Clinical Research Centre for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Laboratory of Pathology, Clinical Research Centre for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Laboratory of Pathology, Clinical Research Centre for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Key Lab of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Ministry of Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Laboratory of Pathology, Clinical Research Centre for Breast, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.,Key Lab of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Ministry of Health, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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Cha YJ, Koo JS. Expression and Role of Epithelial Membrane Proteins in Tumorigenesis of Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer. J Breast Cancer 2020; 23:385-397. [PMID: 32908789 PMCID: PMC7462814 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2020.23.e42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Studies on the expression of epithelial membrane proteins (EMPs) in breast cancer have been rare and limited. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the expression of EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 in invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) of the breast, and investigate their clinical implications. METHODS In total, 418 IDC cases were collected, and specimens were used to construct a tissue microarray. Immunohistochemical staining of EMP1, EMP2, and EMP3 was performed and the results were analyzed in combination with the clinical data. RESULTS EMP1 was expressed in > 90% of all IDC subtypes. A decreased expression of EMP2 and EMP3 was observed in triple-negative breast cancer. EMP3 expression was independently associated with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) positivity. HER2-negative cases exhibited a decreased EMP2 expression along with a higher histological grade and an increased proliferative index. No significant difference was found in the overall survival or disease-free survival based on the EMP expression. In HER2-negative breast cancer, EMP2 expression inversely correlated with the histological grade and proliferative index. CONCLUSION EMP2 may be involved in the early stage of tumor development in hormone-positive breast cancer.
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- Yoon Jin Cha
- Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Chang HY, Koh VCY, Md Nasir ND, Ng CCY, Guan P, Thike AA, Teh BT, Tan PH. MED12, TERT and RARA in fibroepithelial tumours of the breast. J Clin Pathol 2019; 73:51-56. [DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2019-206208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Fibroepithelial tumours are biphasic neoplasms of the breast comprising the common benign fibroadenomas and the less common phyllodes tumours (PTs), which have recurrent potential. PTs are classified into benign, borderline or malignant, based on five histopathological criteria, with malignant PTs having the highest metastatic capability. Accurate diagnosis can be challenging due to the subjective assessment of histopathological parameters. Fibroadenomas bear morphological similarities to benign PTs, while borderline and malignant PTs can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from other spindle cell tumours of the breast. From clonality studies to whole-genome sequencing, much research has been conducted to elucidate the molecular pathogenesis of fibroepithelial tumours, which, in turn, have allowed leveraging the findings for diagnostic applications, including grading of PTs. The most noteworthy discovery was of recurrent MED12 mutations in both fibroadenomas and PTs. Subsequent studies also uncovered relatively frequent genetic mutations in TERT promoter and RARA. A customised panel of 16 most frequently mutated genes in fibroepithelial tissues has been compiled previously and has contributed to resolving a few diagnostic dilemmas. This review will introduce the 16 genes and focus on the top three that are most frequently mutated in fibroepithelial tumours: MED12, TERT, and RARA.
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