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Sánchez Muñoz R, Sanmillan JL, Vidal Sarró N, Martín Quintero G, Martí Duce D, Gabarrós Canals A. Intracranial Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumors: A Systematic Literature Review of a Rare Entity. World Neurosurg 2024; 187:70-81. [PMID: 38561034 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.138] [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] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumors (PMTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms known for producing Tumor-induced Osteomalacia (TIO). TIO is an uncommon paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by radiographic evidence of inadequate bone mineralization and analytical abnormalites. METHODS We sought to present a case of TIO caused by skull base PMT with intracranial extension, manifesting with pain, progressive weakness, and multiple bone fractures. Furthermore, a systematic review was performed, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. A search was conducted in PubMed database with title/abstract keywords "Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor" and "Osteomalacia." Search results were reviewed looking for intracranial or skull base tumors. RESULTS Our systematic review included 29 reported cases of intracranial PMT. In the reviewed cases there was a significative female predominance with 22 cases (75,86%). Osteomalacia was presented in 25 cases (86,20%). Bone fractures were present in 10 cases (34,48%). The most common site of involvement was the anterior cranial fossa in 14 cases (48,27%). Surgery was performed in 27 cases (93,10%) with previous tumor embolization in 4 cases (13,79%). Total recovery of the presenting symptoms in the first year was achieved in 21 cases (72,41%). Recurrence of the disease was described in 6 cases (25%). CONCLUSIONS Skull base PMTs with intracranial extension are extremely rare tumors. Most patients are middle-aged adults with a PMT predominantly located in anterior cranial fossa. Surgery is the current treatment of choice with optimal outcome at 1-year follow-up, although recurrence could be present in almost 25% of the cases.
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- Raúl Sánchez Muñoz
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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Jadhav SS, Shah R, Patil V. Tumor-induced osteomalacia: An overview. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 38:101834. [PMID: 37935612 DOI: 10.1016/j.beem.2023.101834] [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] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is rare paraneoplastic syndrome of hypophosphatemic osteomalacia, caused by phosphaturic factors secreted by small mesenchymal origin tumors with distinct pathological features, called 'phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors'. FGF23 is the most well-characterized of the phosphaturic factors. Tumors are often small and located anywhere in the body from head to toe, which makes the localisation challenging. Functional imaging by somatostatin receptor-based PET imaging is the first line investigation, which should be followed with CT or MRI based anatomical imaging. Once localised, complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice, which brings dramatic resolution of symptoms. Medical management in the form of phosphate and active vitamin D supplements is given as a bridge to surgical management or in inoperable/non-localised patients. This review provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of TIO, including the recent advances and directions for future research in this field.
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- Harikrushna Hormone Clinic, 304, 3rd Floor, Ashwamegh, Opposite Vyamshala, Anand, Gujarat, India.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India.
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Ni X, Liu W, Zhang D, Li X, Chi Y, Feng J, Jin C, Pang Q, Gong Y, Cui L, Jiajue R, Yu W, Wu H, Huo L, Liu Y, Jin J, Zhou X, Lv W, Zhou L, Xia Y, Wang O, Li M, Xing X, Jiang Y, Xia W. Hyperparathyroidism in a Large Cohort of Chinese Patients with Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2022; 108:1224-1235. [PMID: 36334263 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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CONTEXT Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome caused by excessive production of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) by a tumor. Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) including secondary HPT (SHPT) and tertiary HPT (THPT) in TIO patients, which is considered to associate with phosphate supplementation, has not been well documented. OBJECTIVES To clarify the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and risk factors for HPT in a large cohort of Chinese TIO patients in our hospital. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS This retrospective study enrolled 202 TIO patients. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Occurrence of HPT in TIO patients. RESULTS HPT was observed in 91 patients (91/202, 45.1%), as 84 patients (41.6%) were diagnosed as SHPT and seven patients (3.5%) were diagnosed as THPT. All patients with THPT underwent parathyroidectomy and only one patient experienced recurrence. Compared with patients without HPT, patients with SHPT had longer disease duration, higher rate of phosphate and calcitriol supplementation, lower serum calcium, lower urine calcium excretion, and higher urine phosphate excretion. Compared with patients with SHPT, patients with THPT had even longer disease duration, higher rate of phosphate and calcitriol supplementation. PTH levels showed positive correlation with intact FGF23 and 1,25(OH)2D levels, but not 25OHD level in TIO patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that long disease duration and phosphate supplementation were independently associated with occurrence of HPT in TIO patients. Further logistic regression analysis and restricted cubic spline model revealed dose-response relationship between cumulative dose of phosphate supplementation and PTH levels. CONCLUSIONS HPT is common in our TIO patients. To avoid the occurrence of HPT in TIO patients, timely diagnosis and tumor resection is necessary, and excessive dose of phosphate supplementation is not suggested before surgery.
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- Xiaolin Ni
- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Medical Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Commission of Health, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Brociek-Piłczyńska A, Brodowska-Kania D, Szczygielski K, Lorent M, Zieliński G, Kowalewski P, Jurkiewicz D. A rare combination of tumor-induced osteomalacia caused by sinonasal glomangiopericytoma and coexisting parathyroid adenoma: case report and literature review. BMC Endocr Disord 2022; 22:31. [PMID: 35090436 PMCID: PMC8796561 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-022-00934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare, acquired disease of renal phosphate wasting and disturbed vitamin D homeostasis as a result of the action of a phosphaturic protein - FGF-23, produced by a neoplasm. Although the clinical and biochemical profile of the syndrome is characteristic, it remains underreported and unrecognized by clinicians. Hyperparathyroidism is rarely associated with oncogenic osteomalacia, but it should be considered because of potentially life-threatening hypophosphatemia caused by both conditions. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 42-year-old woman admitted to the Department of Otolaryngology of the Military Institute of Medicine in Warsaw for the endoscopic resection of hormonally active glomangiopericytoma extending into the anterior skull base. She presented with a 5-year history of musculoskeletal pain and progressive weakness of the extremities which finally led her to become bedridden. After the excision of the tumor her symptoms and laboratory results gradually improved except increasing PTH serum levels. Further examination revealed a parathyroid proliferative tumor, which was surgically removed. The patient walked without aids at follow-up 16 months after the surgery. CONCLUSIONS This case is unusual because of tumor-induced osteomalacia and parathyroid adenoma occurring concomitantly. Further investigations of FGF-23 and PTH interplay should be conducted to elucidate the pathogenesis of hyperparathyroidism and tumorigenesis in some cases of TIO. By presenting this case, we wanted to remind clinicians of a rare and misdiagnosed paraneoplastic syndrome and highlight the importance of monitoring PTH concentrations during the follow-up of patients with TIO.
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- Agnieszka Brociek-Piłczyńska
- Department of Otolaryngology with Division of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Isotope Therapy, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology with Division of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pathology, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General Surgery, Military Institute of Aviation Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology with Division of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów 128, 04-141, Warsaw, Poland
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Shah R, Lila AR, Jadhav RS, Patil V, Mahajan A, Sonawane S, Thadani P, Dcruz A, Pai P, Bal M, Kane S, Shah N, Bandgar T. Tumor induced osteomalacia in head and neck region: single center experience and systematic review. Endocr Connect 2019; 8:1330-1353. [PMID: 31505461 PMCID: PMC6790902 DOI: 10.1530/ec-19-0341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia in the head and neck region remains a challenging diagnosis to manage. Literature pertaining to management and outcome details remains sparse. We describe two cohorts: cohort 1 included seven patients from a single center in Western India with tumors located in paranasal sinuses (n = 3), intracranial (n = 2) and maxilla (n = 2). The unique features from our series is the management of persistent disease with radiation therapy (n = 2) and peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) (n = 1). Cohort two has 163 patients identified from 109 publications for systematic review. Paranasal sinuses, mandible, intracranial disease, maxilla and oral cavity, in descending order, are reportedly common tumor sites. Within this cohort, mean age was 46 ± 14 years at presentation with 44.1% having local symptoms. Duration of symptoms varied from 1 to 240 months. Pre-surgery mean serum phosphorus was 1.4 ± 0.4 mg/dL and median FGF-23 levels were 3.6 (IQR:1.8-6.8) times of normal upper limit of normal. Majority (97.5%) were managed primarily with surgical excision; however, primary radiotherapy (n = 2) and surgery combined with radiotherapy (n = 2) were also reported. Twenty patients had persistent disease while nine patients had recurrence, more commonly noted with intracranial and oral cavity tumors. Surgery was the most common second mode of treatment employed succeeded by radiotherapy. Four patients had metastatic disease. The most common histopathological diagnosis reported is PMT mixed connective tissue, while the newer terminology 'PMT mixed epithelial and connective tissue type' has been described in 15 patients.
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- Ravikumar Shah
- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
- Correspondence should be addressed to A R Lila:
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Head Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Head Neck Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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Wu H, Bui MM, Zhou L, Li D, Zhang H, Zhong D. Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor with an admixture of epithelial and mesenchymal elements in the jaws: clinicopathological and immunohistochemical analysis of 22 cases with literature review. Mod Pathol 2019; 32:189-204. [PMID: 30206408 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-018-0100-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Information on the heterogeneity of phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor, a rare entity associated with tumor-induced osteomalacia, is limited. In this retrospective analysis of 222 phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors, 22 cases exhibited mixed mesenchymal and epithelial elements, which we propose to term "phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor, mixed epithelial, and connective tissue type." Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the mixed epithelial and connective tissue type showed a distinctive and significant male predominance (male:female = 2.67:1), with most patients diagnosed at <40 years old. Moreover, all tumors were mainly located in the alveolar bone with focal invasion into surrounding soft tissue and oral mucosa, which could be detected preoperatively by oral examination. The mesenchymal component, composed of spindled cells resembling fibroblasts or myofibroblasts arranged in a storiform or fascicular pattern, exhibited a less prominent vasculature and lower cellularity than the typical phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (mixed connective tissue type). The epithelial component was typically haphazardly and diffusely distributed throughout the tumor, forming small, irregular nests resembling odontogenic epithelial nests. All cases were immunoreactive for fibroblast growth factor-23, somatostatin receptor 2A, and NSE in both components. Mostly also demonstrated positive staining for CD99 (21/22, 96%), CD56 (16/22, 73%), Bcl-2 (21/22, 96%), and D2-40 (19/22, 86%) in one or both components. S100 was positive in both components in one of seven cases. Interestingly, immunoreactivity was typically stronger and more diffuse in the epithelial than in the paired mesenchymal components. The mesenchymal component was also diffusely positive for CD68 (17/17, 100%) and showed variable focal staining for SMA (15/22, 68%) and CD34 (9/19, 47 %). These results indicate that phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor of the mixed epithelial and connective tissue type has distinctive clinicopathological characteristics and a polyimmunophenotypic profile.
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- Huanwen Wu
- Department of Pathology, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Stomatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Molecular Pathology Research Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China.
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Aziz KT, McCarthy EF, Morris CD. Oncogenic Osteomalacia Secondary to a Metastatic Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor in the Talus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. JBJS Case Connect 2017; 7:e40. [PMID: 29244678 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.16.00172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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CASE We report the case of a 50-year-old woman with oncogenic osteomalacia secondary to a metastatic phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) that presented, to our knowledge, with the first reported lesion in the talus. CONCLUSION Oncogenic osteomalacia is a rare condition with a unique serum biochemical profile that requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. A PMT is a rare neoplasm that can lead to oncogenic osteomalacia through secretion of fibroblast growth factor 23. Symptoms can be debilitating, and diagnostic delays are extremely common. This case report emphasizes the importance of comprehensive anatomic assessment and the need for fastidious postoperative monitoring.
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- Keith T Aziz
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery (K.T.A.) and Pathology (E.F.M), and the Division of Orthopaedic Oncology (C.D.M.), The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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Qari H, Hamao-Sakamoto A, Fuselier C, Cheng YSL, Kessler H, Wright J. Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor: 2 New Oral Cases and Review of 53 Cases in the Head and Neck. Head Neck Pathol 2016; 10:192-200. [PMID: 26577211 PMCID: PMC4838976 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-015-0668-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/04/2015] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) is a rare neoplasm that secretes fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) and causes oncogenic osteomalacia. It occurs in adults with equal gender distribution and the most common location is the lower extremities, followed by the head and neck. Besides osteomalacia, the clinical presentation includes bone pain and multiple bone fractures. Microscopic features consist of spindle cells, multinucleated giant cells, and calcifications embedded in a chondromyxoid matrix. Laboratory findings indicate normal calcium and parathyroid levels, hypophosphatemia, and increased levels of FGF-23 that usually revert to normal after surgical removal. Due to its rarity, the purpose of the study was to report 2 new oral cases of PMT and to review the literature in the head and neck. The first case occurred in the gingiva and had been present for 6 years. The second case was a recurrence of a previously diagnosed PMT in the right mandible that metastasized to the lung and soft tissue. The literature review included 53 cases in the head and neck. There was a predilection for extra-oral sites (76%) compared to intra-oral sites (24%) with paranasal sinuses considered the most common location (38%) followed by the mandible (15%). There were 9 recurrences that included 3 malignant cases indicating a potentially aggressive tumor. Due to the indeterminate biological behavior of PMT and its rarity, a comprehensive evaluation of medical, laboratory, radiographic, and histological findings are crucial for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.
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- Hiba Qari
- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue Room # 214, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390-9109, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue Room # 214, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue Room # 214, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, 3302 Gaston Avenue Room # 214, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA
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Breer S, Brunkhorst T, Beil FT, Peldschus K, Heiland M, Klutmann S, Barvencik F, Zustin J, Gratz KF, Amling M. 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT allows tumor localization in patients with tumor-induced osteomalacia but negative 111In-octreotide SPECT/CT. Bone 2014; 64:222-7. [PMID: 24769333 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2014.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2013] [Revised: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/14/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a paraneoplastic syndrome characterized by renal phosphate wasting, hypophosphatemia and low calcitriol levels as well as clinical symptoms like diffuse bone and muscle pain, fatigue fractures or increased fracture risk. Conventional imaging methods, however, often fail to detect the small tumors. Lately, tumor localization clearly improved by somatostatin-receptor (SSTR) imaging, such as octreotide scintigraphy or octreotide SPECT/CT. However, recent studies revealed that still a large number of tumors remained undetected by octreotide imaging. Hence, studies focused on different SSTR imaging methods such as 68Ga DOTA-NOC, 68Ga DOTA-TOC and 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT with promising first results. Studies comparing different SSTR imaging methods for tumor localization in TIO are rare and thus little is known about diagnostic alternatives once a particular method failed to detect a tumor in patients with TIO. Here, we report the data of 5 consecutive patients suffering from TIO, who underwent both 111Indium-octreotide scintigraphy (111In-OCT) SPECT/CT as well as 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT for tumor detection. While 111In-OCT SPECT/CT allowed tumor detection in only 1 of 5 patients, 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT was able to localize the tumor in all patients. Afterwards, anatomical imaging of the region of interest was performed with CT and MRI. Thus, successful surgical resection of the tumor was achieved in all patients. Serum phosphate levels returned to normal and all patients reported relief of symptoms within weeks. Moreover, an iliac crest biopsy was obtained from every patient and revealed marked osteomalacia in all cases. Follow-up DXA revealed an increase in BMD of up to 34.5% 1-year postoperative, indicating remineralization. No recurrence was observed. In conclusion our data indicates that 68Ga DOTA-TATE PET/CT is an effective and promising diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of TIO, even in patients in whom 111In-OCT prior failed to detect a tumor.
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- Stefan Breer
- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany
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- Department of Osteology and Biomechanics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
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A 40-year-old patient was referred to Clinic of Endocrinology due to hypophosphatemia causing pain, cramps, and weakness of muscles. Moreover, his bone mineral density was very low. The previous treatment with phosphorus and active vitamin D metabolites was ineffective. In lab tests the hypophosphatemia, hyperphosphaturia, and elevated FGF23 levels were found. Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (SRS) showed increased radiotracer uptake in the right maxillary sinus and CT scans confirmed presence of tumor in this localization. Biopsy and cytological examination created suspicion of mesenchymal tumor—glomangiopericytoma. Waiting for surgery the patient was treated with long acting Somatostatine analogue, and directly before operation short acting Octreotide and intravenous phosphorus were used. Histology confirmed the cytological diagnosis and the phosphatemia return to normal values in 10 days after the tumor removal.
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Houang M, Clarkson A, Sioson L, Elston MS, Clifton-Bligh RJ, Dray M, Ranchere-Vince D, Decouvelaere AV, de la Fouchardiere A, Gill AJ. Phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors show positive staining for somatostatin receptor 2A (SSTR2A). Hum Pathol 2013; 44:2711-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humpath.2013.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Revised: 07/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/12/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Clifton-Bligh RJ, Hofman MS, Duncan E, Sim IW, Darnell D, Clarkson A, Wong T, Walsh JP, Gill AJ, Ebeling PR, Hicks RJ. Improving diagnosis of tumor-induced osteomalacia with Gallium-68 DOTATATE PET/CT. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2013; 98:687-94. [PMID: 23295468 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2012-3642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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CONTEXT Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rarely diagnosed disorder presenting with bone pain, fractures, muscle weakness, and moderate-to-severe hypophosphatemia resulting from fibroblast growth factor 23-mediated renal phosphate wasting. Tumors secreting fibroblast growth factor 23 are often small and difficult to find with conventional imaging. OBJECTIVE We studied the utility of (68)Ga-DOTA-octreotate (DOTATATE) somatostatin receptor positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging in the diagnosis of TIO. DESIGN AND SETTING A multicenter case series was conducted at tertiary referral hospitals. PATIENTS AND METHODS Six patients with TIO diagnosed between 2003 and 2012 in Australia were referred for DOTATATE PET imaging. We reviewed the clinical history, biochemistry, imaging characteristics, histopathology, and clinical outcome of each patient. RESULTS Each case demonstrated delayed diagnosis despite severe symptoms. DOTATATE PET/CT imaging demonstrated high uptake and localized the tumor with confidence in each case. After surgical excision, there was resolution of clinical symptoms and serum phosphate, except in one patient who demonstrated residual disease on PET/CT. All tumors demonstrated high somatostatin receptor subtype 2 cell surface receptor expression using immunohistochemistry. CONCLUSIONS In patients with TIO, DOTATATE PET/CT can successfully localize phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors and may be a practical first step in functional imaging for this disorder. Serum phosphate should be measured routinely in patients with unexplained muscle weakness, bone pain, or stress fractures to allow earlier diagnosis of TIO.
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- Roderick J Clifton-Bligh
- Cancer Genetics Unit, Hormones and Cancer Group, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales 2065, Australia
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Jiang Y, Xia WB, Xing XP, Silva BC, Li M, Wang O, Zhang HB, Li F, Jing HL, Zhong DR, Jin J, Gao P, Zhou L, Qi F, Yu W, Bilezikian JP, Meng XW. Tumor-induced osteomalacia: an important cause of adult-onset hypophosphatemic osteomalacia in China: Report of 39 cases and review of the literature. J Bone Miner Res 2012; 27:1967-75. [PMID: 22532501 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.1642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is an acquired form of hypophosphatemia. Tumor resection leads to cure. We investigated the clinical characteristics of TIO, diagnostic methods, and course after tumor resection in Beijing, China, and compared them with 269 previous published reports of TIO. A total of 94 patients with adult-onset hypophosphatemic osteomalacia were seen over a 6-year period (January, 2004 to May, 2010) in Peking Union Medical College Hospital. After physical examination (PE), all patients underwent technetium-99m octreotide scintigraphy ((99) Tc(m) -OCT). Tumors were removed after localization. The results demonstrated that 46 of 94 hypophosphatemic osteomalacia patients had high uptake in (99) Tc(m) -OCT imaging. Forty of them underwent tumor resection with the TIO diagnosis established in 37 patients. In 2 patients, the tumor was discovered on PE but not by (99) Tc(m) -OCT. The gender distribution was equal (M/F = 19/20). Average age was 42 ± 14 years. In 35 patients (90%), the serum phosphorus concentration returned to normal in 5.5 ± 3.0 days after tumor resection. Most of the tumors (85%) were classified as phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (PMT) or mixed connective tissue variant (PMTMCT). Recurrence of disease was suggested in 3 patients (9%). When combined with the 269 cases reported in the literature, the mean age and sex distribution were similar. The tumors were of bone (40%) and soft tissue (55%) origins, with 42% of the tumors being found in the lower extremities. In summary, TIO is an important cause of adult-onset hypophosphatemia in China. (99) Tc(m) -OCT imaging successfully localized the tumor in the overwhelming majority of patients. Successful removal of tumors leads to cure in most cases, but recurrence should be sought by long-term follow-up.
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- Yan Jiang
- Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Chinese Health Ministry, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan 1, Dong Cheng, Beijing, China
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Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare and fascinating paraneoplastic syndrome in which patients present with bone pain, fractures, and muscle weakness. The cause is high blood levels of the recently identified phosphate and vitamin D-regulating hormone, fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). In TIO, FGF23 is secreted by mesenchymal tumors that are usually benign, but are typically very small and difficult to locate. FGF23 acts primarily at the renal tubule and impairs phosphate reabsorption and 1α-hydroxylation of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, leading to hypophosphatemia and low levels of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D. A step-wise approach utilizing functional imaging (F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and octreotide scintigraphy) followed by anatomical imaging (computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging), and, if needed, selective venous sampling with measurement of FGF23 is usually successful in locating the tumors. For tumors that cannot be located, medical treatment with phosphate supplements and active vitamin D (calcitriol or alphacalcidiol) is usually successful; however, the medical regimen can be cumbersome and associated with complications. This review summarizes the current understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease and provides guidance in evaluating and treating these patients. Novel imaging modalities and medical treatments, which hold promise for the future, are also reviewed.
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- William H Chong
- Skeletal Clinical Studies Unit, Craniofacial and Skeletal Diseases Branch, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Hatfield Clinical Research Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA
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Mékinian A, Ladsous M, Balavoine AS, Carnaille B, Aubert S, Soudan B, Wémeau JL. Curative surgical treatment after inefficient long-acting somatostatin analogues therapy of a tumor-induced osteomalacia. Presse Med 2011; 40:309-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lpm.2010.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2010] [Revised: 09/30/2010] [Accepted: 10/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Ishii A, Imanishi Y, Kobayashi K, Hashimoto J, Ueda T, Miyauchi A, Koyano HM, Kaji H, Saito T, Oba K, Komatsu Y, Kurajoh M, Nagata Y, Goto H, Wakasa K, Sugimoto T, Miki T, Inaba M, Nishizawa Y. The levels of somatostatin receptors in causative tumors of oncogenic osteomalacia are insufficient for their agonist to normalize serum phosphate levels. Calcif Tissue Int 2010; 86:455-62. [PMID: 20458578 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-010-9369-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2009] [Accepted: 04/12/2010] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Oncogenic osteomalacia (OOM) is a rare disease characterized by renal phosphate wasting and osteomalacia and is caused by the secretion of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) from causative tumors. Scintigraphy with octreotide, which binds to somatostatin receptors (SSTRs), is a useful way to locate causative tumors in OOM patients. However, the therapeutic effects of octreotide acetate are still controversial. Two OOM patients were administered octreotide acetate intramuscularly. Ten causative OOM tumors, including two resected from the patients participating in the octreotide administration study, were examined for expression of genes encoding SSTRs by quantitative real-time RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry. Octreotide therapy did not improve hypophosphatemia in either case, despite temporal decreases in FGF-23 levels in one patient. The mean expression levels of SSTR1, SSTR3, and SSTR5 were similar in the OOM and non-OOM tumors. Expression of SSTR2 was significantly higher in the OOM tumors than in the non-OOM tumors. Immunohistochemical examinations revealed the presence of SSTR2A, SSTR2B, and SSTR5 in both the OOM and non-OOM tumors. The expression of SSTR genes in OOM tumors contributes to positive imaging using octreotide scintigraphy. However, the levels of SSTRs seem to be insufficient for the octreotide therapy to improve hypophosphatemia. Further studies are needed to clarify the mechanisms by which FGF-23 secretion from OOM tumors is suppressed by octreotide acetate.
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- Akira Ishii
- Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-4-3 Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan
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Duet M, Kerkeni S, Sfar R, Bazille C, Lioté F, Orcel P. Clinical impact of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in the management of tumor-induced osteomalacia. Clin Nucl Med 2008; 33:752-6. [PMID: 18936605 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0b013e31818866bf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) is a rare condition due to phosphate wasting secondary to the release of a phosphatonin, fibroblast growth factor-23. Attempts to identify the tumor by physical examination and/or conventional imaging are sometimes unrewarding. In such cases, somatostatin receptor scintigraphy with octreotide has been successfully proposed. METHODS Two case reports and a review of the literature allow to demonstrate the diagnostic usefulness of octreotide and the therapeutic value of somatostatin. RESULTS Octreotide studies were positive in 79% of 24 reported TIO, including our 2 cases. In one of our patients with incomplete removal of the tumor, octreotide therapy was unable to improve hypophosphatemia, despite a decrease in fibroblast growth factor-23 levels by 30%. Similar results were achieved in most of the reported cases. Surgical procedures were effective in these cases and resulted in complete clinical and biochemical recovery. CONCLUSION We highlight the impact of somatostatin receptor evaluation in the management of TIO.
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- Michèle Duet
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hôpital Lariboisière, APHP, Paris, University Paris 7 Denis-Diderot, Paris, France.
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Hoffman WH, Jain A, Chen H, Fedarko NS. Matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein (MEPE) correlates with serum phosphorus prior to and during octreotide treatment and following excisional surgery in hypophosphatemic linear sebaceous nevus syndrome. Am J Med Genet A 2008; 146A:2164-8. [PMID: 18627046 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- William H Hoffman
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia
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Osteomalacia is caused by impaired vitamin D receptor (VDR) signaling, calcium deficiency, and altered bone mineralization. This can be due to insufficient sunlight exposure, malabsorption, reduced D hormone activation in chronic kidney disease, and rare alterations of VDR signaling and phosphate metabolism. Leading symptoms are bone pain, muscular cramps, and increased incidence of falls in the elderly. The adequate respective countermeasures are to optimize the daily intake of calcium and vitamin D3 and to replace active D hormone and phosphate if deficient. Osteoporosis is characterized by bone fragility fractures upon minor physical impact. Indications for diagnosis and treatment can be established by estimating the absolute fracture risk, taking into account bone mineral density, age, gender, and individual risk factors. Exercise, intervention programs to avoid falls, and specific drugs are capable of substantially reducing fracture risk even in the elderly. Secondary osteoporosis primarily requires both bone-altering medications and effective treatment of underlying diseases.
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- F Jakob
- Orthopädisches Zentrum für Muskuloskelettale Forschung, Lehrstuhl Orthopädie, Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus, Universität Würzburg, Brettreichstrasse 11, 97074, Würzburg, Germany.
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Ogura E, Kageyama K, Fukumoto S, Yagihashi N, Fukuda Y, Kikuchi T, Masuda M, Suda T. Development of tumor-induced osteomalacia in a subcutaneous tumor, defined by venous blood sampling of fibroblast growth factor-23. Intern Med 2008; 47:637-41. [PMID: 18379151 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.47.0761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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A 25-year-old man with severe lumbago was referred to our department for further evaluation. Serum phosphate and TmP/GFR levels were decreased. Physical examination revealed an elastic tumor in the instep of the right foot, which the patient reported having since the age of 10 years. He had no symptoms of osteomalacia at that time. Within the recent years, the tumor had grown in size and the patient developed lumbago. To examine the existence of a fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23)-producing tumor, venous blood was collected from four main veins. FGF-23 levels were significantly increased in the right femoral vein, compared with other veins. After the resection of the tumor, the histopathology was consistent with a phosphaturic mesenchymal tumor (mixed connective tissue variant). Taken together, these results indicated that the development of osteomalacia in this patient was associated with the production of FGF-23 in the subcutaneous tumor.
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- Eriko Ogura
- The First Department of Internal Medicine, Aomori City Hospital, Japan
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