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Riobello C, Sánchez-Fernández P, Córdoba MCC, González-Gutiérrez M, Vivanco B, Cabal VN, Fernández LS, García-Marín R, Codina-Martínez H, Lorenzo-Guerra SL, López F, Hermsen MA, Llorente JL. Next-generation sequencing reveals remarkable genetic stability in primary and corresponding recurrent intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma. Head Neck 2024; 46:2010-2019. [PMID: 38362701 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27694] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Recurrent intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma (ITAC) can occur several years after primary treatment and with different histology. We aimed to clarify if such recurrences could be second primary tumors and to identify actionable mutations as targets for personalized treatment of recurrent ITAC. METHODS Twelve pairs of primary and recurrent ITAC were histologically examined and analyzed by next-generation sequencing. RESULTS Histological differences between primary and recurrent tumor pairs were observed in five cases. Frequent mutations included TP53, APC, TSC2, ATM, EPHA2, BRCA2, LRP1B, KRAS, and KMT2B. There was 86% concordance of somatic mutations between the tumor pairs, while four cases carried additional mutations in the recurrence. CONCLUSIONS We found all cases to be clonal recurrences and not second primary tumors. Moreover, tumor pairs showed a remarkable genomic stability, suggesting that personalized treatment of a recurrence may be based on actionable molecular genetic targets observed in the primary tumor.
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- Cristina Riobello
- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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Sipilä LJ, Katainen R, Aavikko M, Ravantti J, Donner I, Lehtonen R, Leivo I, Wolff H, Holmila R, Husgafvel-Pursiainen K, Aaltonen LA. Genome-wide somatic mutation analysis of sinonasal adenocarcinoma with and without wood dust exposure. Genes Environ 2024; 46:12. [PMID: 38711096 PMCID: PMC11071320 DOI: 10.1186/s41021-024-00306-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sinonasal adenocarcinoma is a rare cancer, encompassing two different entities, the intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma (ITAC) and the non-intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma (non-ITAC). Occurrence of ITAC is strongly associated with exposure to hardwood dusts. In countries with predominant exposure to softwood dust the occurrence of sinonasal adenocarcinomas is lower and the relative amount of non-ITACs to ITACs is higher. The molecular mechanisms behind the tumorigenic effects of wood dust remain largely unknown. METHODS We carried out whole-genome sequencing of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples of sinonasal adenocarcinomas from ten wood dust-exposed and six non-exposed individuals, with partial tobacco exposure data. Sequences were analyzed for the presence of mutational signatures matching COSMIC database signatures. Driver mutations and CN variant regions were characterized. RESULTS Mutation burden was higher in samples of wood dust-exposed patients (p = 0.016). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage-related mutational signatures were almost exclusively identified in ITAC subtype samples (p = 0.00055). Tobacco smoke mutational signatures were observed in samples of patients with tobacco exposure or missing information, but not in samples from non-exposed patients. A tetraploidy copy number (CN) signature was enriched in ITAC subtype (p = 0.042). CN variation included recurrent gains in COSMIC Cancer Gene Census genes TERT, SDHA, RAC1, ETV1, PCM1, and MYC. Pathogenic variants were observed most frequently in TP53, NF1, CHD2, BRAF, APC, and LRP1B. Driver mutations and copy number gains did not segregate by subtype. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis identified distinct mutational characteristics in ITAC and non-ITAC. Mutational signature analysis may eventually become useful for documentation of occupation-related cancer, while the exact mechanisms behind wood dust-driven carcinogenesis remain elusive. The presence of homologous recombination deficiency signatures implies a novel opportunity for treatment, but further studies are needed.
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- Lauri J Sipilä
- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Finnish Cancer Registry, Unioninkatu 22, Helsinki, 00130, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Viikinkaari 9, Helsinki, 00014, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Pathology, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku, D 5035, 20520, Finland
- Turku University Central Hospital, Turku, 20521, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, PB 40, Helsinki, 00251, Finland
- Department of Pathology, University of Helsinki, PB 20, Helsinki, 00014, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, PB 40, Helsinki, 00251, Finland
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- Department of Medical and Clinical Genetics, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.
- Applied Tumor Genomics, Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki, Biomedicum Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8), PO Box 63, Helsinki, FI-00014, Finland.
- Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, 141 83, Sweden.
- iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, 00290, Finland.
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Eriksen PRG, de Groot F, Clasen-Linde E, de Nully Brown P, de Groen R, Melchior LC, Maier AD, Minderman M, Vermaat JSP, von Buchwald C, Pals ST, Heegaard S. Sinonasal DLBCL: molecular profiling identifies subtypes with distinctive prognosis and targetable genetic features. Blood Adv 2024; 8:1946-1957. [PMID: 38324724 PMCID: PMC11017287 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT Primary sinonasal diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PSDLBCL) is a rare lymphoma with a variable prognosis and a unique relapse/dissemination pattern involving the central nervous system and skin. The underlying molecular mechanisms leading to this heterogeneity and progression pattern remain uncharted, hampering patient-tailored treatment. To investigate associated mechanisms, we analyzed clinical data and used immunohistochemistry, gene-expression profiling, cytogenetics, and next-generation sequencing in a cohort of 117 patients with PSDLBCL. The distribution in cell-of-origin (COO) was 68 (58%) activated B-cell (ABC), 44 (38%) germinal center B-cell (GCB), and 5 (4%) unclassifiable. COO was significantly associated with progression-free survival (PFS) and lymphoma-specific mortality (LSM) in both the overall cohort (5-year PFS: ABC, 43% vs GCB, 73%; LSM: ABC, 45% vs GCB, 14%) and in the subgroup of patients receiving immunochemotherapy (5-year PFS: ABC, 55% vs GCB, 85%; LSM: ABC, 28% vs GCB, 0%). ABC lymphomas were mainly MCD class, showing a high prevalence of MYD88 (74%) and CD79B (35%) mutations compared with GCB lymphomas (MYD88 23%; CD79B 10%) (P < .01). The ABC subtype frequently displayed cMYC/BCL2 coexpression (76% vs 18% GCB; P < .001) and HLA-II loss (48% vs 10% GCB; P < .001). PD-L1 expression and copy-number alterations were rare. All lymphomas were Epstein-Barr virus-negative. Our data suggest molecular profiling as a potent tool for detecting prognostic subgroups in PSDLBCL, exposing links to known relapse/dissemination sites. The ABC subgroup's MCD genetic features, shared with lymphomas at other nonprofessional lymphoid sites, make them potential candidates for targeted B-cell and toll-like receptor signaling therapy.
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- Patrick R. G. Eriksen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology and Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology and Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Eye Section, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lorenzo-Guerra SL, Codina-Martínez H, Suárez-Fernández L, Cabal VN, García-Marín R, Riobello C, Vivanco B, Blanco-Lorenzo V, Sánchez-Fernández P, López F, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA. Characterization of a Preclinical In Vitro Model Derived from a SMARCA4-Mutated Sinonasal Teratocarcinosarcoma. Cells 2023; 13:81. [PMID: 38201285 PMCID: PMC10778008 DOI: 10.3390/cells13010081] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Sinonasal teratocarcinosarcoma (TCS) is a rare tumor that displays a variable histology with admixtures of epithelial, mesenchymal, neuroendocrine and germ cell elements. Facing a very poor prognosis, patients with TCS are in need of new options for treatment. Recently identified recurrent mutations in SMARCA4 may serve as target for modern therapies with EZH1/2 and CDK4/6 inhibitors. Here, we present the first in vitro cell line TCS627, established from a previously untreated primary TCS originating in the ethmoid sinus with invasion into the brain. The cultured cells expressed immunohistochemical markers, indicating differentiation of epithelial, neuroepithelial, sarcomatous and teratomatous components. Whole-exome sequencing revealed 99 somatic mutations including SMARCA4, ARID2, TET2, CDKN2A, WNT7A, NOTCH3 and STAG2, all present both in the primary tumor and in the cell line. Focusing on mutated SMARCA4 as the therapeutic target, growth inhibition assays showed a strong response to the CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib, but much less to the EZH1/2 inhibitor valemetostat. In conclusion, cell line TCS627 carries both histologic and genetic features characteristic of TCS and is a valuable model for both basic research and preclinical testing of new therapeutic options for treatment of TCS patients.
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- Sara Lucila Lorenzo-Guerra
- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (B.V.)
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (B.V.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Health Research Institute of the Principality of Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (S.L.L.-G.); (H.C.-M.); (L.S.-F.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (C.R.)
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Kishikawa S, Hayashi T, Takamochi K, Ura A, Sasahara N, Saito T, Suzuki K, Yao T. Frequent nuclear β-catenin expression in pulmonary enteric-type adenocarcinoma according to the current World Health Organization criteria. Virchows Arch 2023; 483:699-703. [PMID: 37740071 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-023-03657-9] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Based on the current World Health Organization classification criteria, five of 3895 consecutive cases of surgically resected primary lung carcinomas (0.13%) categorized as enteric-type were analyzed. Three cases completely comprised tumor cells that resemble colorectal adenocarcinoma, while the other two cases exhibited features of conventional adenocarcinomas admixed with enteric components. Immunohistochemically, all patients expressed at least three of the five intestinal markers: CDX2, CK20, HNF4α, MUC2, and SATB2. None of the patients expressed TTF-1 and NKX3.1. Three cases showed nuclear accumulation of β-catenin, indicating activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway; APC mutations were detected in one of these cases. TP53 mutations were detected in three cases. Mutated EGFR or ALK fusions were not detected. Our study demonstrates that pulmonary enteric-type adenocarcinomas share immunohistochemical features and genetic alterations with colorectal adenocarcinomas, which are characterized by frequent activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and a lack of actionable mutations.
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- Satsuki Kishikawa
- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan.
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Codina-Martínez H, Lorenzo-Guerra SL, Cabal VN, García-Marín R, Suárez-Fernández L, Vivanco B, Sánchez-Fernández P, López F, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA. Signaling Pathways mTOR and ERK as Therapeutic Targets in Sinonasal Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15110. [PMID: 37894790 PMCID: PMC10606341 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242015110] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Despite advances in surgery and radiotherapy, the overall prognosis of sinonasal intestinal-type adenocarcinoma (ITAC) is poor, and new treatment options are needed. Recent studies have indicated alterations in cellular signaling pathways that may serve as targets for modern inhibitors. Our aim was to evaluate the frequency of mTOR and ERK pathway upregulation in a retrospective series of 139 ITAC and to test the efficacy and mechanism of action of candidate targeted inhibitors in cell line ITAC-3. An immunohistochemical analysis on p-AKT, p-mTOR, p-S6, p-4E-BP1, and p-ERK indicated, respectively, a 68% and 57% mTOR and ERK pathway activation. In vitro studies using low doses of mTOR inhibitor everolimus and ERK inhibitor selumetinib showed significant growth inhibition as monotherapy and especially as combined therapy. This effect was accompanied by the downregulation of mTOR and ERK protein expression. Our data open a new and promising possibility for personalized treatment of ITAC patients.
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- Helena Codina-Martínez
- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Cancer, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (H.C.-M.); (S.L.L.-G.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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Hermsen MA, Bossi P, Franchi A, Lechner M. Sinonasal Cancer: Improving Classification, Stratification and Therapeutic Options. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061675. [PMID: 36980561 PMCID: PMC10046049 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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The nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses are the site of origin of a wide spectrum of histologically and clinically distinct disease entities [...]
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- Mario A. Hermsen
- Department Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain
- Correspondence: or (M.A.H.); (M.L.); Tel.: +34-985107937 (M.A.H.); Fax: +34-985108015 (M.A.H.)
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- Head and Neck Medical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and of New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy
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- UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Academic Head and Neck Centre University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
- Correspondence: or (M.A.H.); (M.L.); Tel.: +34-985107937 (M.A.H.); Fax: +34-985108015 (M.A.H.)
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Gedon J, Kessler M, Schmidt JM. Frontal sinus carcinoma in forty-one dogs (2001-2022). Vet Comp Oncol 2023; 21:231-239. [PMID: 36745079 DOI: 10.1111/vco.12880] [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: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Reports on canine frontal sinus carcinomas (FSCs) are scarce. This retrospective review of 41 dogs with FSC (2001-2022) describes demographic and clinical characteristics of canine FSC and reports the clinical experience and overall survival following treatment with toceranib phosphate (TOC) and meloxicam in 10 cases. Median age at diagnosis was 10.6 years (range: 6.5-15.4 years). There was a male-to-female-ratio of 2.4:1. The most common breeds were Jack Russell Terriers (JRT) (n = 7; 17.1%) and Rottweilers (n = 3, 7.3%). Mesocephalic breeds (70.6%) were most commonly affected, brachycephalics accounted for 8.8%. The most frequent clinical signs included skull deformation dorsomedial to the eye (87.5%), pain/head-shyness (40.0%), ocular (22.5%)/nasal (17.5%) discharge, and exophthalmos (17.5%). Duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis varied from a few days to 9 months. There were no neurological signs at initial presentation despite imaging evidence of osteolysis of the lamina interna of the frontal bone in most dogs (69.4%). In 11.5%, pulmonary changes suggestive of metastasis or concurrent primary pulmonary neoplasia were present. Tumour types included squamous cell carcinoma (58.5%), unspecified carcinoma (29.3%), and adenocarcinoma (9.8%). Ten dogs were treated with TOC (median 2.8 mg/kg EOD or three times per week) and meloxicam (0.1 mg/kg, EOD) (TOC-M), resulting in subjective regression of skull deformity in 8/10 (80.0%) patients. Overall median survival time with TOC-M was 183.5 days (range: 120-434 days). FSCs typically present with skull deformation, but no overt neurological signs. Male dogs and JRT may be overrepresented. The use of TOC-M in FSC appears promising and warrants further prospective evaluation.
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- Julia Gedon
- Division of Oncology, Small Animal Clinic Hofheim, Hofheim, Germany
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- Division of Oncology, Small Animal Clinic Hofheim, Hofheim, Germany
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- Division of Oncology, Small Animal Clinic Hofheim, Hofheim, Germany
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Lucidi D, Cantaffa C, Miglio M, Spina F, Alicandri Ciufelli M, Marchioni A, Marchioni D. Tumors of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses: Promoting Factors and Molecular Mechanisms-A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032670. [PMID: 36768990 PMCID: PMC9916834 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Sinonasal neoplasms are uncommon diseases, characterized by heterogeneous biological behavior, which frequently results in challenges in differential diagnosis and treatment choice. The aim of this review was to examine the pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of tumor initiation and growth, in order to better define diagnostic and therapeutic strategies as well as the prognostic impact of these rare neoplasms. A systematic review according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis criteria was conducted between September and November 2022. The authors considered the three main histological patterns of sinonasal tumors, namely Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma. In total, 246 articles were eventually included in the analysis. The genetic and epigenetic changes underlying the oncogenic process were discussed, through a qualitative synthesis of the included studies. The identification of a comprehensive model of carcinogenesis for each sinonasal cancer subtype is needed, in order to pave the way toward tailored treatment approaches and improve survival for this rare and challenging group of cancers.
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- Daniela Lucidi
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-3385313850; Fax: +39-0594222402
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Respiratory Diseases Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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Towards a Molecular Classification of Sinonasal Carcinomas: Clinical Implications and Opportunities. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14061463. [PMID: 35326613 PMCID: PMC8946109 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In recent years, there have been several molecular and immunohistochemical additions to the pathologic diagnosis of sinonasal malignancies that could facilitate the identification of clinically relevant groups of sinonasal malignancies. Molecular profiling is progressively integrated in the histopathologic classification of sinonasal carcinomas, and it is likely to influence the management of these tumors in the near future. In this article we review the recent literature on molecular analysis and/or subtyping of sinonasal carcinomas and we discuss the possible clinical implications of a classification of sinonasal tumors based on their molecular features. Abstract Sinonasal carcinomas are a heterogeneous group of rare tumors, often with high-grade and/or undifferentiated morphology and aggressive clinical course. In recent years, with increasing molecular testing, unique sinonasal tumor subsets have been identified based on specific genetic alterations, including protein expression, chromosomal translocations, specific gene mutations, or infection by oncogenic viruses. These include, among others, the identification of a subset of sinonasal carcinomas associated with HPV infection, the identification of a subset of squamous cell carcinomas with EGFR alterations, and of rare variants with chromosomal translocations (DEK::AFF2, ETV6::NTRK and others). The group of sinonasal adenocarcinomas remains very heterogeneous at the molecular level, but some recurrent and potentially targetable genetic alterations have been identified. Finally, poorly differentiated and undifferentiated sinonasal carcinomas have undergone a significant refinement of their subtyping, with the identification of several new novel molecular subgroups, such as NUT carcinoma, IDH mutated sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma and SWI/SNF deficient sinonasal malignancies. Thus, molecular profiling is progressively integrated in the histopathologic classification of sinonasal carcinomas, and it is likely to influence the management of these tumors in the near future. In this review, we summarize the recent developments in the molecular characterization of sinonasal carcinomas and we discuss how these findings are likely to contribute to the classification of this group of rare tumors, with a focus on the potential new opportunities for treatment.
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Thompson LDR, Bishop JA. Update from the 5th Edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumors: Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base. Head Neck Pathol 2022; 16:1-18. [PMID: 35312976 PMCID: PMC9018924 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-021-01406-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The World Health Organization Classification of Head and Neck Tumours recently published the 5th edition. There are new entities, emerging entities, and significant updates to the taxonomy and characterization of tumor and tumor-like lesions, specifically in this article as it relates to nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses and skull base. Importantly, the number of diagnostic entries has been reduced by creating category-specific chapters for soft tissue, hematolymphoid, melanocytic, neuroectodermal, and metastatic tumors. Bone and salivary gland tumors are also not separately reported in the sinonasal tract, but included in the jaw and salivary gland sections, respectively. Repetition of characteristic entities in each anatomic site was also reduced, instead highlighting only the unique features in each anatomic site. Two new entities (SWI/SNF complex-deficient sinonasal carcinomas and HPV-related multiphenotypic sinonasal carcinoma) will be highlighted in this review, with a discussion of several emerging entities. There is a short description of updated information for all 24 diagnostic entities included in this edition to allow the reader a snapshot of current state of knowledge, but to encourage more investigation and further broaden understanding of these diverse and rare entities.
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- Lester D. R. Thompson
- Head and Neck Pathology Consultations, 22543 Ventura Boulevard, Ste 220 PMB1034, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 USA
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- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Clements University Hospital, UH04.250, 6201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390 USA
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Re M, Tomasetti M, Monaco F, Amati M, Rubini C, Sollini G, Bajraktari A, Gioacchini FM, Santarelli L, Pasquini E. MiRNome analysis identifying miR-205 and miR-449a as biomarkers of disease progression in intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma. Head Neck 2021; 44:18-33. [PMID: 34647653 PMCID: PMC9292973 DOI: 10.1002/hed.26894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with intestinal-type sinonasal adenocarcinoma (ITAC) have an unfavorable prognosis, and new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are needed to improve clinical management. METHODS Next-generation sequencing-based miRNome analysis was performed on 43 ITAC patients who underwent surgical resection, and microRNA (miRNA) data were obtained from 35 cases. Four miRNAs were identified, and their expression levels were detected by reverse-transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction and related to the relevant patient outcome. Overall survival and disease-free survival rates were evaluated through the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test, and multivariate analysis was performed by means of Cox proportional hazard analysis. RESULTS High levels of miR-205 and miR-34c/miR-449 cluster expression were associated with an increased recurrence risk and, therefore, a worse prognosis. Multivariate analysis confirmed that miR-205 and miR-449 were significant prognostic predictors. CONCLUSIONS A high expression of miR-205 and miR-449 is independent predictors of poor survival for ITAC patients.
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- Massimo Re
- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Public Health, Anatomy Pathology and Histopathology Section, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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Riobello C, Sánchez-Fernández P, Cabal VN, García-Marín R, Suárez-Fernández L, Vivanco B, Blanco-Lorenzo V, Álvarez Marcos C, López F, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA. Aberrant Signaling Pathways in Sinonasal Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13195022. [PMID: 34638506 PMCID: PMC8507674 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13195022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Sinonasal intestinal-type adenocarcinoma (ITAC) is strongly related to occupational exposure to wood and leather dust, however, little is known on the genetic alterations involved in tumor development and progression. The aim of this study was to identify tumorigenic signaling pathways affected by gene mutations and their relation to clinical features. We applied whole exome sequencing of 120 cancer-related genes in 50 ITACs and analyzed the signaling activity of four specific pathways frequently affected by mutations. Genes involved in DNA damage response showed somatic mutations in 30% of cases, including four tumors that also harbored germline mutations. Genes in Wnt, MAPK and PI3K pathways harbored mutations in 20%, 20% and 24% of cases, respectively. Mutations and copy number gains in receptor tyrosine kinases possibly affecting MAPK and PI3K pathways occurred in 44% of cases. Expression of key pathway proteins showed no correlation to mutations in these pathways, except for nuclear β-catenin and APC/CTNNB1 mutation. No specific gene mutation, mutated pathway, nor pathway activity level showed correlation to clinical data or survival. In addition, a similar mutational profile was observed among histological subtypes. The wide spectrum of gene mutations suggests that ITAC is a genetically heterogeneous without specific characterizing gene mutations.
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- Cristina Riobello
- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (C.R.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (C.Á.M.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (C.R.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (C.R.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (C.R.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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- Department Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (B.V.); (V.B.-L.)
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- Department Pathology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (B.V.); (V.B.-L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (C.Á.M.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (C.Á.M.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (P.S.-F.); (C.Á.M.); (F.L.); (J.L.L.)
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Spain; (C.R.); (V.N.C.); (R.G.-M.); (L.S.-F.)
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Miller J, Valentine R, Knight E, Van Der Veken J. Disseminated leptomeningeal spread of sinonasal adenocarcinoma of the intestinal type. ANZ J Surg 2021; 92:1243-1245. [PMID: 34570417 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Jamie Miller
- Department of Neurosurgery and ENT, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery and ENT, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery and ENT, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery and ENT, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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