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Li J, Wilkerson ML, Deng FM, Liu H. The Application and Pitfalls of Immunohistochemical Markers in Challenging Diagnosis of Genitourinary Pathology. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2024; 148:13-32. [PMID: 37074862 DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0493-ra] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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CONTEXT.— The morphologic features of different entities in genitourinary pathology overlap, presenting a diagnostic challenge, especially when diagnostic materials are limited. Immunohistochemical markers are valuable when morphologic features alone are insufficient for definitive diagnosis. The World Health Organization classification of urinary and male genital tumors has been updated for 2022. An updated review of immunohistochemical markers for newly classified genitourinary neoplasms and their differential diagnosis is needed. OBJECTIVE.— To review immunohistochemical markers used in the diagnosis of genitourinary lesions in the kidney, bladder, prostate, and testis. We particularly emphasized difficult differential diagnosis and pitfalls in immunohistochemistry application and interpretation. New markers and new entities in the 2022 World Health Organization classifications of genitourinary tumors are reviewed. Recommended staining panels for commonly encountered difficult differential diagnoses and potential pitfalls are discussed. DATA SOURCES.— Review of current literature and our own experience. CONCLUSIONS.— Immunohistochemistry is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of problematic lesions of the genitourinary tract. However, the immunostains must be carefully interpreted in the context of morphologic findings with a thorough knowledge of pitfalls and limitations.
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- Jianhong Li
- From the Department of Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania (Li, Wilkerson, Liu)
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- From the Department of Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania (Li, Wilkerson, Liu)
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- the Department of Pathology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York City (Deng)
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- From the Department of Pathology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania (Li, Wilkerson, Liu)
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Koch K, Oschlies I, Klapper W. [Lymphomas and other hematological neoplasms in the testicles]. PATHOLOGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 43:441-448. [PMID: 36149452 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-022-01121-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The testis may be infiltrated by hematological neoplasias. However, only few entities present as primary testicular diseases. OBJECTIVES To present hematological neoplasias in the testis, especially primary testicular hematological diseases. MATERIALS AND METHODS Selective literature research ( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ) was combined with the clinico-pathological experience of the authors. RESULTS We present the experience of the lymph node registry Kiel with hematological neoplasias of the testis and develop a staining recommendation. According to our data, the testis is mainly involved by diffuse large B‑cell lymphomas (~70% of cases) followed by precursor cell neoplasias (~20%). Most precursor cell neoplasias are disseminated diseases involving the testis. Primary testicular lymphomas are nearly exclusively diffuse large B‑cell lymphomas that show specific clinical, pathological, and molecular features discriminating them from nodal/disseminated lymphomas. Primary testicular follicular lymphomas, which have been described in the literature, seem to be extremely rare. CONCLUSION Primary testicular lymphomas are predominantly diffuse large B‑cell lymphomas. The diagnosis is possible with few immunohistochemical stainings. However, histology cannot replace clinical staging to discriminate primary testicular lymphoma from secondary infiltration by a nodal/disseminated disease.
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- Karoline Koch
- Institut für Pathologie, Sektion Hämatopathologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, Haus U33, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland.
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- Institut für Pathologie, Sektion Hämatopathologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, Haus U33, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland
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- Institut für Pathologie, Sektion Hämatopathologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, Arnold-Heller-Straße 3, Haus U33, 24105, Kiel, Deutschland
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Rosa RB, Bianchi MV, Ribeiro PR, Argenta FF, Vielmo A, de Sousa FAB, Piva MM, Pohl CB, Daoualibi Y, Cony FG, Brunner CB, Von Hohendorff R, Sonne L. Comparison of immunohistochemical profiles of ovarian germ cells in dysgerminomas of a captive maned wolf and domestic dogs. J Vet Diagn Invest 2021; 33:772-776. [PMID: 34047229 DOI: 10.1177/10406387211019959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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We characterized the immunohistochemical expression profiles of dysgerminomas from a 16-y-old maned wolf and 13 domestic dogs using the following biomarkers: Sal-like protein 4 (SALL4), octamer-binding transcription factor 3/4 (OCT3/4), placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP), c-kit, and vimentin. The maned wolf had nonspecific and long-standing clinical signs of lethargy, anorexia, and weight loss, and was euthanized because of poor prognosis. At autopsy, the left ovary was effaced by a 12 × 8 × 6 cm mass, comprised of anaplastic cells with a mitotic count of 20 mitoses in 10 high power fields. Dysgerminomas from 7 of 13 domestic dogs had nuclear expression of SALL4. Dysgerminomas from the maned wolf and 2 domestic dogs had both nuclear and cytoplasmic expression of SALL4. Cytoplasmic expression of PLAP and OCT3/4 was present in dysgerminomas from the maned wolf and 3 (PLAP) or 4 (OCT3/4) domestic dogs. All dysgerminomas expressed vimentin. Membranous c-kit expression was rare in the dysgerminoma from the maned wolf, and variable in dysgerminomas from 4 domestic dogs. A dysgerminoma from a domestic dog had cytoplasmic expression of c-kit. SALL4 is a useful marker to confirm germ cell origin of dysgerminoma in canids.
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- Rafael B Rosa
- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Fundação Zoobotânica do Rio Grande do Sul, Zoológico de Sapucaia do Sul, Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Setor de Patologia Veterinária, Departamento de Patologia Clínica Veterinária, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Lymphomas arising in immune-privileged sites: insights into biology, diagnosis, and pathogenesis. Virchows Arch 2019; 476:647-665. [PMID: 31863183 DOI: 10.1007/s00428-019-02698-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Session 2 of the 2018 European Association of Hematopathology/Society for Hematopathology Workshop focused on lymphomas arising in immune-privileged sites: both lymphomas arising in the traditionally described "immune sanctuary" sites of the central nervous system (CNS) and testes, as well as those arising at sites of local immune privilege. Primary CNS large B cell lymphoma and primary testicular large B cell lymphoma were discussed, and the biology of these unique tumors was highlighted by several cases showing the classic mutation profile including MYD88 L265P and CD79B. The tendency of these tumors to involve both the CNS and testis was also reinforced by several cases. Four cases of low-grade B cell lymphomas (LGBCL) of the CNS were discussed. Two were classic Bing-Neel syndrome associated with LPL, and two were LGBCL with plasmacytic differentiation and amyloid deposition without systemic disease. Rare examples of systemic T and NK cell lymphomas involving the CNS were also discussed. Several cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BI-ALCL) were submitted showing the typical clinicopathologic features. These cases were discussed along with a case with analogous features arising in a patient with a gastric band implant, as well as large B cell lymphomas arising alongside foreign materials. Finally, large B cell lymphomas arising in effusions or localized sites of chronic inflammation (fibrin-associated diffuse large B cell lymphoma [DLBCL] and DLBCL associated with chronic inflammation) were described. The pathogenesis of all of these lymphomas is believed to be related to decreased immune surveillance, either innate to the physiology of the organ or acquired at a local site.
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Sukswai N, Lyapichev K, Khoury JD, Medeiros LJ. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma variants: an update. Pathology 2019; 52:53-67. [PMID: 31735345 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2019.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of lymphoma, representing approximately one-third of all cases worldwide. In the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lymphomas, most cases of DLBCL are designated as not otherwise specified (NOS). About 20% of cases, however, are designated as specific variants of DLBCL. These variants, 13 in total, are specified on the basis of distinctive morphological or immunophenotypic findings or distinctive biological or clinical issues associated with their diagnoses. In this review we discuss the following variants: T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma; ALK-positive large B-cell lymphoma; plasmablastic lymphoma; intravascular large B-cell lymphoma; large B-cell lymphoma with IRF4 rearrangement; primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma; primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leg type; primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system; diffuse large B-cell lymphoma associated with chronic inflammation; lymphomatoid granulomatosis; primary effusion lymphoma; and HHV8-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS. Two additional variants recognised in the WHO classification, EBV-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and EBV-positive mucocutaneous ulcer are discussed elsewhere in another review within this issue of Pathology. Although not recognised as a specific variant in the current WHO classification, primary testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma also has unique biological features and requires some modification of the standard treatment approach for patients with DLBCL. Therefore, we suggest that primary testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma also should be recognised as a specific variant of DLBCL in a future version of the WHO classification.
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- Narittee Sukswai
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Hematopathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Immunohistochemistry may be a very useful adjunct to morphologic diagnosis in many areas of surgical pathology, including genitourinary pathology. In this review, we address common diagnostic dilemmas where immunophenotypic analysis may be utilized and we highlight pitfalls specific to each scenario. For prostate, we review the diagnosis of limited prostatic adenocarcinoma and the distinction of high-grade prostatic adenocarcinoma from urothelial carcinoma. We also cover markers of urothelial lineage in the diagnosis of metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary site. In the kidney, distinction of poorly differentiated renal cell carcinoma from urothelial carcinoma and epithelioid angiomyolipoma, adjuncts to the recognition of hereditary renal neoplasia, and the diagnosis of metastatic renal cell carcinoma are discussed. Finally, for testis we address distinction of germ cell tumors from sex cord-stromal tumors, as well as the diagnosis of metastatic germ cell tumors.
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Aggressive B cell lymphomas in the 2017 revised WHO classification of tumors of hematopoietic and lymphoid tissues. Ann Diagn Pathol 2018; 38:6-10. [PMID: 30380402 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2018.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The recent 2017 update of the World Health Organization classification of lymphomas has significant changes from the previous edition. Subtypes of large B cell lymphoma and related aggressive B cell lymphomas are addressed. Clinicopathological features of entities as related to morphology, immunophenotype, cell of origin, and molecular/genetic findings are reviewed with emphasis on changes or updates in findings. Specific subtypes addressed include: T cell/histiocyte-rich large B cell lymphoma, primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the CNS, primary cutaneous DLBCL leg-type, EBV-positive DLBCL, NOS, DLBCL associated with chronic inflammation, primary mediastinal large B cell lymphoma, intravascular large B cell lymphoma, ALK-positive large B cell lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, primary effusion lymphoma, HHV8-positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, NOS, Burkitt lymphoma, Burkitt-like lymphoma with 11q aberration, high-grade B cell lymphoma with MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 rearrangements, high grade B cell lymphoma, NOS, B cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, with features intermediate between DLBCL and classic Hodgkin lymphoma and large B cell lymphoma with IRF4 translocation. In addition, EBV positive mucocutaneous ulcer is addressed.
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Twa DD, Mottok A, Savage KJ, Steidl C. The pathobiology of primary testicular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: Implications for novel therapies. Blood Rev 2018; 32:249-255. [DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Revised: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Distribution of malignant lymphomas in the anterior mediastinum: a single-institution study of 76 cases in Japan, 1997–2016. Int J Hematol 2017; 106:675-680. [DOI: 10.1007/s12185-017-2331-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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