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Yang L, Tomashefski JF, Keskin T, Santoscoy TG, Abramovich C. Endobronchial Glandular Papilloma With Atypical Histologic Characteristics: A Case Report and Literature Review. Int J Surg Pathol 2024; 32:632-640. [PMID: 37488137 DOI: 10.1177/10668969231188420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
Abstract
Papilloma of the lung is a rare benign entity and can be solitary or multiple. Solitary papilloma is subclassified into three categories: squamous papilloma, glandular papilloma, and mixed squamous and glandular papilloma. Glandular papilloma is the rarest subtype among them and occurs mostly in the sixth decade without any relation to smoking, syndrome, or infection. Histology is characterized by mixture of pseudostratified, columnar, nonciliated, mucinous epithelium-lined papillary fronds without any mitoses, necrosis, or atypia. The differential diagnosis can be broad depending upon the histologic features present in a particular case and may include both benign and malignant entities. We present here a patient with glandular endobronchial papilloma showing unusual clinical history and atypical histologic features, which required extensive immunohistochemical evaluation to establish a final diagnosis.
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- Linlin Yang
- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University-MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University-MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University-MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Liu X, Xu Y, Wang G, Ma X, Lin M, Zuo Y, Li W. Bronchiolar adenoma/ciliated muconodular papillary tumour: advancing clinical, pathological, and imaging insights for future perspectives. Clin Radiol 2024; 79:85-93. [PMID: 38049359 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2023.10.038] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Bronchiolar adenoma/ciliated muconodular papillary tumour (BA/CMPT) is a benign peripheral lung tumour composed of bilayered bronchiolar-type epithelium containing a continuous basal cell layer; however, the similarities in imaging and tissue biopsy findings at histopathology between BA/CMPT and malignant tumours, including lung adenocarcinoma, pose significant challenges in accurately diagnosing BA/CMPT preoperatively. This difficulty in differentiation often results in misdiagnosis and unnecessary overtreatment. The objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive and systematic review of BA/CMPT, encompassing its clinical manifestations, pathological basis, imaging features, and differential diagnosis. By enhancing healthcare professionals' understanding of this disease, we aim to improve the accuracy of preoperative BA/CMPT diagnosis. This improvement is crucial for the development of appropriate therapeutic strategies and the overall improvement of patient prognosis.
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- X Liu
- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, P.R. China; Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Scientific Research, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, P.R. China; Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China; The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650032, Yunnan, China.
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Naso JR, Roden AC. Recent developments in the pathology of primary pulmonary salivary gland-type tumours. Histopathology 2024; 84:102-123. [PMID: 37694812 DOI: 10.1111/his.15039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Primary pulmonary salivary gland-type tumours are rare neoplasms that are thought to arise from seromucinous glands that are located in the submucosa of large airways. These neoplasms have clinical and pathologic features that are distinct from other pulmonary neoplasms. The majority of primary pulmonary salivary gland-type tumours are malignant, with the most common entities being mucoepidermoid carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma. Less commonly seen are myoepithelial carcinoma, hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma, acinic cell carcinoma, secretory carcinoma, salivary duct carcinoma, intraductal carcinoma, and polymorphous adenocarcinoma. Benign salivary gland-type tumours of the lung include pleomorphic adenoma and sialadenoma papilliferum. Morphologic, immunophenotypic, and molecular features of these neoplasms are largely similar to salivary gland tumours elsewhere, and therefore the exclusion of metastatic disease requires clinical and radiologic correlation. However, the differential diagnostic considerations are different in the lung. The distinction of salivary gland-type tumours from their histologic mimics is important for both prognostication and treatment decisions. Overall, salivary gland type-tumours tend to have a more favourable outcome than other pulmonary carcinomas, although high-grade variants exist for many of these tumour types. Recent advances in our understanding of the spectrum of salivary gland-type tumours reported in the lung and their diversity of molecular and immunohistochemical features have helped to refine the classification of these tumours and have highlighted a few differences between salivary gland-type tumours of the lung and those primary to other sites.
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- Julia R Naso
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, MN, USA
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Guillois C, Mansuet-Lupo A. [A rare mixed tumor of the lung in a 75 years old male]. Ann Pathol 2023; 43:515-519. [PMID: 37716867 DOI: 10.1016/j.annpat.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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- Clovis Guillois
- Service d'anatomie et cytologie pathologique, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP centre, université Paris-Cité, 27, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France
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- Service d'anatomie et cytologie pathologique, hôpital Cochin, AP-HP centre, université Paris-Cité, 27, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France.
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Zheng Q, Hou L, Shang G, Qi X, Zhang M, Jin Y, Wang Y, Xue Q, Wu C, Li Y. Frequent EGFR exon 20 insertion in the so-called peripheral-type squamous cell neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential: a variant of bronchiolar adenoma or under-recognised entity? Histopathology 2023. [PMID: 36864007 DOI: 10.1111/his.14890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Herein we describe a series of rare peripheral pulmonary neoplasms temporarily termed "peripheral type squamous cell neoplasm of uncertain malignant potential (PSCN-UMP)" and investigate their relationship to bronchiolar adenoma (BA) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS The histologic and immunohistochemical features of 10 PSCN-UMPs and six BAs were compared. Whole exome sequencing (WES) and bioinformatics analysis were performed to further compare the genetic features of PSCN-UMPs, BAs, and NSCLCs. RESULTS All PSCN-UMPs were peripherally located and histologically characterised by the lepidic, nested, and papillary proliferation of relatively bland squamous cells, accompanied by entrapped hyperplastic reactive pneumocytes. The basal squamous cells coexpressed TTF1 and squamous markers. Both cellular components exhibited bland morphology and a low proliferative activity. The six BAs met the morphologic and immunophenotypic features of proximal-type BA. Genetically, driver mutations, including frequent EGFR exon 20 insertions, were found in PSCN-UMPs, while the KRAS mutation, BRAF mutation, and ERC1::RET fusion were detected in BAs. PSCN-UMPs also shared some alterations with BAs in mutational signatures, while copy number variants (CNV) were enriched in MET and NKX2-1 in PSCN-UMP and MCL1, MECOM, SGK1, and PRKAR1A in BA. CONCLUSION PSCN-UMPs exhibited the proliferation of bland squamous cells accompanied by entrapped pneumocytes and frequent EGFR exon 20 insertions, which showed distinct features from BAs and SCCs. Recognition of this specific entity will help to expand the morphologic and molecular spectrum of peripheral lung squamous neoplasms.
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- Qiang Zheng
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Tongji University Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Jiangnan University Affiliated Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Tongji University Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.,Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
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Kishikawa S, Hayashi T, Takamochi K, Takekawa S, Sasahara N, Handa T, Saito T, Suzuki K, Yao T. Comprehensive clinicopathological characteristics and mucin core protein expression profiles of bronchiolar adenoma. Histopathology 2023; 82:264-275. [PMID: 36180978 DOI: 10.1111/his.14806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS Bronchiolar adenoma (BA) is a novel entity in the 2021 WHO classification of lung tumours. The expression profile of mucin core proteins in BAs is not clear. The aim of this study was to clarify the expression profiles of mucins and to validate the clinicopathologic and molecular features of BAs. METHODS AND RESULTS We examined the clinicopathological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of 20 BAs. Our cohort comprised 10 proximal and 10 distal BAs. Only seven of 18 patients (39%) were accurately diagnosed with BA at the time of intraoperative consultation. The frequent genetic alterations were BRAF V600E (35%) and KRAS (30%) mutations, which were mutually exclusive. The expression of MUC1, MUC4, and MUC5B was observed in all cases and that of MUC5AC and MUC6 was observed in nine (45%) and five (25%) cases, respectively. MUC4 was diffusely expressed in 18 cases. In contrast, MUC1, MUC5AC, MUC5B, and MUC6 displayed a patchy expression pattern. These expression patterns were similar to that of bronchiolar epithelium in normal lung tissue. In addition, overexpression of MUC1 and MUC4 on the entire cell surface was not observed in any of the BAs, suggesting their benign nature. CONCLUSION BA commonly exhibits diffuse MUC4 and patchy MUC1 and MUC5B expression. Its unique expression pattern is probably attributed to mucin expression specific to the bronchiolar epithelium. These results confirm the clinicopathologic and molecular characteristics of BA, including the difficulty in intraoperative frozen section diagnosis and the broad morphologic spectrum of BA derived from the bronchiolar epithelium.
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- Satsuki Kishikawa
- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Thor, acic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Thor, acic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Thor, acic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Lin DL, Ding L, Shao SH, Xin FJ, Zhang LX, Li GQ, Zhao P. Bronchiolar adenoma-like tumour with monolayered component: Represent malignant transformation of bronchiolar adenoma? A series of five cases. Pathol Res Pract 2022; 238:154079. [PMID: 35988356 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.154079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pulmonary bronchiolar adenoma (BA) is a rare lung tumour, it is unclear whether BA can develop into a malignancy. We presented five cases of BA-like tumour with monolayered components. This type of tumour may represent the malignant transformation of BA. Histologically, these tumours showed acinar and lepidic growth patterns. The acinar components were well-differentiated. The glandular tumour cells in these tumours contained cuboidal to columnar cells resembling type II pneumocytes or club (Clara) cells. A small number of mucinous cells were found in two cases. A few scattered ciliated cells were detected in three cases. The ciliated cells only existed in the bilayered components. The basal cells were highlighted by CK5/6 and p40 in a partial region of the tumour rather than in the entire tumour. The glandular tumour cells, including those in the bilayered component, were diffusely positive for TTF-1 and napsin-A. EGFR Exon19 deletions were found in four cases, and BRAF V600E mutation was found in one case. These BA-like tumours have biphasic morphological and molecular characteristics of BA and lung adenocarcinoma, suggesting distal-type BA may develop into a malignancy. More cases should be studied and especially cases with metastasis should be searched to further prove the malignant transformation.
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- Dong-Liang Lin
- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Medical Affairs Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China.
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Arora I, Gupta N, Montero MA, Viola P. Pulmonary mixed squamous and glandular papilloma: diagnostic challenges of a rare lesion when the clock is ticking. How to avoid interpretation mistakes. Pathologica 2022; 114:391-394. [PMID: 36305027 PMCID: PMC9614298 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Pulmonary mixed squamous and glandular papillomas (MSCGPs) are rare, benign neoplasms with peculiar clinical and histological features. However, on occasion, they can present certain characteristics that overlap with other neoplasms including carcinomas. Recognising these features is hence important for treatment purposes. Molecular studies can sometimes help in further characterisation, although they should not guide the diagnosis which ultimately relies on morphology. We report a challenging case of MSCGP with unusual features, received during intraoperative consultation. We highlight the subtle morphological features to help avoid overcalling a benign lesion as malignant.
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- Iteeka Arora
- North West London Pathology hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, UK
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- North West London Pathology hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, UK
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- Cellular Pathology, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, UK
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- North West London Pathology hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, UK,Correspondence Patrizia Viola Consultant Histopathologist, North West London Pathology hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, UK. E-mail:
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Gao H, Sun PL. Pulmonary Sialadenoma Papilliferum and Its Mimics: What You Need to Know. Histopathology 2022; 81:715-723. [PMID: 35918179 DOI: 10.1111/his.14733] [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: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pulmonary salivary gland-type tumors (SGT) represent a small but distinct group of primary lung neoplasms. These types of tumors originate from the submucosal bronchial glands of the tracheobronchial tree. Pulmonary SGTs differ greatly in the incidence of individual tumors from salivary gland tumors of the head and neck. Additionally, the vast majority of pulmonary SGT are malignant. Recently, pathologic diagnosis has significantly improved with the application of molecular diagnostic technologies. However, the current knowledge of benign SGTs is limited; moreover, tumor diversity and overlapping morphological features of SGT represent diagnostic challenges such as correct tumor categorization and their accurate differentiation from malignant lesions. Compounding this inherent difficulty has been the recent introduction of new variants, including sialadenoma papilliferum (SP). Pulmonary SP is very rare, with limited reports available, and most of the initial diagnoses rendered so far were incorrect, resulting in inappropriate treatment. Several cases of SP have recently been reported. This review will serve to update practicing pathologists on the morphology, immunophenotype, and molecular characteristics of SP and its mimics.
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- Hongwen Gao
- Department of Pathology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130041, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130041, China
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The 2021 WHO Classification of Lung Tumors: Impact of advances since 2015. J Thorac Oncol 2021; 17:362-387. [PMID: 34808341 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 424] [Impact Index Per Article: 141.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The 2021 World Health Organisation (WHO) Classification of Thoracic Tumours was published earlier this year, with classification of lung tumors being one of the chapters. The principles remain those of using morphology first, supported by immunohistochemistry and then molecular techniques. In 2015, there was particular emphasis on using immunohistochemistry to make classification more accurate. In 2021, there is greater emphasis throughout the book on advances in molecular pathology across all tumor types. Major features within this edition are 1) broader emphasis on genetic testing than in the 2015 WHO Classification, 2) a chapter entirely dedicated to the classification of small diagnostic samples, 3) continued recommendation to document percentages of histological patterns in invasive non-mucinous adenocarcinomas, with utilization of these features to apply a formal grading system, as well as using only invasive size for T-factor size determination in part lepidic non-mucinous lung adenocarcinomas as recommended by the 8th Edition TNM Classification, 4) recognition of spread through airspaces (STAS) as a histological feature with prognostic significance, 5) moving lymphoepithelial carcinoma to squamous cell carcinomas, 6) update on evolving concepts in lung neuroendocrine neoplasm classification, 7) recognition of bronchiolar adenoma/ciliated muconodular papillary tumor (BA/CMPT) as a new entity within the adenoma subgroup, 8) recognition of thoracic SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumor, and 9) inclusion of essential and desirable diagnostic criteria for each tumor.
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Wang LL, Ding L, Zhao P, Guan JJ, Ji XB, Zhou XL, Shao SH, Zou YW, Fu WW, Lin DL. Clinicopathological, Radiological, and Molecular Features of Primary Lung Adenocarcinoma with Morule-Like Components. DISEASE MARKERS 2021; 2021:9186056. [PMID: 34234879 PMCID: PMC8216805 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9186056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND Morule-like component (MLC) was a rare structure in primary lung adenocarcinoma. We aimed to reveal the clinicopathological, radiological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features of lung adenocarcinoma with MLCs. METHODS Twenty lung adenocarcinomas with MLCs were collected, and computed tomographic and histological documents were reviewed. Immunohistochemistry, targeted next-generation sequencing, and Sanger sequencing for β-catenin gene were performed. RESULTS There were 9 lepidic adenocarcinomas, 8 acinar adenocarcinomas, 2 papillary adenocarcinomas, and 1 minimally invasive adenocarcinoma. Most patients (16/17) were shown a pure solid nodule, and 1 patient was shown a partly solid nodule on chest computed tomography (CT). Nine cases were accompanied with micropapillary components, and 3 were with cribriform components in which 2 suffered a worse prognosis. No significant association was found between the MCLs and the overall survival of lung adenocarcinoma (P = 0.109). The MLCs were often arranged in whorled or streaming patterns. The cells in MLCs showed syncytial and mild appearance. The MLCs were positive for E-cadherin, CK7, TTF-1, napsin-A, vimentin, and β-catenin (membrane), and negative for CK5/6, p40, p63, Synaptophysin, chromogranin A, and Cdx-2. EGFR mutation, ALK-EML4 fusion, HER2 amplification, and PIK3CA mutation were detected in 16 cases, 2 cases, 1 case, and 1 case, respectively. EGFR mutation was more frequent in adenocarcinomas with MLCs than those without MLCs (P = 0.040). β-catenin gene mutation was not detected in any patients. CONCLUSIONS MLC is often observed in the background of acinar, lepidic, and papillary adenocarcinomas. Lung adenocarcinomas with MLCs tend to appear as a solid mass on CT and harbor EGFR gene mutations. The micropapillary components and cribriform components may cause poor prognosis of lung adenocarcinomas with MLCs. Vimentin is always positive in MLCs, and it is a useful marker for the identification of MLCs.
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- Li-Li Wang
- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Medical Affairs Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Nakaguro M, Mino-Kenudson M, Urano M, Ogawa I, Honda Y, Hirai H, Tanigawa M, Sukeda A, Kajiwara N, Ohira T, Ikeda N, Mikami Y, Tada Y, Ikeda JI, Matsubayashi J, Faquin WC, Sadow PM, Nagao T. Sialadenoma Papilliferum of the Bronchus: An Unrecognized Bronchial Counterpart of the Salivary Gland Tumor With Frequent BRAF V600E Mutations. Am J Surg Pathol 2021; 45:662-671. [PMID: 33443864 PMCID: PMC8035241 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000001657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Sialadenoma papilliferum (SP) is a rare benign tumor of the salivary glands, and only 3 unequivocal cases of SP arising in the bronchus have been reported. We herein describe the histomorphologic and molecular features of 4 bronchial SP cases and discuss the differential diagnosis of this entity and the relationship with its clinicopathologic mimics, in particular, glandular papilloma and mixed squamous cell and glandular papilloma (GP/MP). We encountered 2 male and 2 female patients with bronchial SP (mean: 66.8 y old). All 4 tumors arose in the central bronchus and were characterized by a combination of surface exophytic endobronchial papillary proliferation and a submucosal multicystic component with complex architecture. The neoplastic epithelium consisted predominantly of nonciliated stratified columnar cells with ciliated, squamous, and mucinous cells present focally. While 2 tumors (50%) harbored a BRAF V600E mutation by molecular and immunohistochemical analysis, similar to GP/MP, no KRAS, HRAS, AKT1, or PIK3CA mutations were detected in any of the cases. Two patients were treated with limited resection, while 2 patients underwent lobectomy based on the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma or possible squamous cell carcinoma in situ in the preoperative biopsy. All survived without recurrence or metastasis for 23 to 122 months after treatment. SP can develop in the central bronchus as the bronchial counterpart of the salivary gland tumor and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of endobronchial tumors. In addition, some histologic resemblance and frequent BRAF V600E mutation raise the possibility of SP and GP/MP being on the same disease spectrum.
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- Masato Nakaguro
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Nagoya
University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Fujita Health
University, School of Medicine, Toyoake, Japan
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- Center of Oral Clinical Examination, Hiroshima University
Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kumamoto University
Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University,
Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University,
Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University,
Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo,
Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo,
Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kumamoto University
Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Oncology and Surgery,
International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Chiba University
Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University,
Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital and
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Tokyo Medical University,
Tokyo, Japan
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Sasaki E, Masago K, Fujita S, Kuroda H. Differential diagnosis among benign endobronchial papillary tumors with a glandular component. Pathol Res Pract 2021; 222:153457. [PMID: 33962177 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2021.153457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Eiichi Sasaki
- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kobe Central Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Kao TH, Yeh YC. Ciliated muconodular papillary tumor/bronchiolar adenoma of the lung. Semin Diagn Pathol 2021; 38:62-71. [PMID: 33985833 DOI: 10.1053/j.semdp.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Ciliated muconodular papillary tumor (CMPT) is an uncommon tumor of the lung, usually detected incidentally in the peripheral lung fields on computed tomography. It is most commonly diagnosed in patients between the sixth and last decades of life. The canonical microscopic feature is a tripartite mixture of ciliated columnar, mucous, and basal cells with papillary architecture. However, studies have shown wide morphological variations in this tumor, such as a lack of ciliated columnar or mucous cells and flat instead of papillary architecture. Hence, a new umbrella term, bronchiolar adenoma (BA), has been proposed to encompass all tumors comprising a uniform layer of basal cells underneath the luminal epithelium displaying bronchiolar differentiation. Recent molecular studies on CMPT/BA discovered a high frequency of driver gene alterations, including mutations in the BRAF, EGFR, AKT1, KRAS, and HRAS genes, as well as ALK gene rearrangements. The tumor follows an indolent clinical course, as no recurrences or metastases have been reported in patients who underwent surgical resection. In this article we review the clinical, radiological, and pathological features, and molecular characteristics of CMPTs/BAs.
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- Tzu-Hang Kao
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Informatics, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Syred K, Morrison I, Weissferdt A. Benign tumours of the bronchopulmonary system. Histopathology 2021; 78:918-931. [PMID: 33629377 DOI: 10.1111/his.14359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The vast majority of tumours arising in the bronchopulmonary system are malignant in nature. Benign tumours of the lung are relatively rare and are often incidental findings during clinical investigations for unrelated conditions. These lesions can arise in the bronchial tree or the pulmonary parenchyma and may be of epithelial, mesenchymal, salivary gland-type or unknown differentiation. Although the spectrum of these lesions is wide, the clinical, pathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of the most relevant will be the subject of this review. In addition, the most important features allowing differentiation from malignant pulmonary neoplasms will be discussed.
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- Katherine Syred
- Department of Pathology, Derriford Hospital, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK
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- Department of Cellular Pathology, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, UK
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- Department of Pathology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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AKT1 Mutations in Peripheral Bronchiolar Papilloma: Glandular Papilloma and Mixed Squamous Cell and Glandular Papilloma Is Distinct From Bronchiolar Adenoma. Am J Surg Pathol 2021; 45:119-126. [PMID: 32868527 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000001573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Glandular papilloma (GP) and mixed squamous cell and glandular papilloma (MP) are rare benign pulmonary tumors occurring in the bronchi. Bronchiolar adenoma (BA) was recently characterized as a pulmonary tumor exhibiting alveolar spread. Both GP/MP and BA are composed of a mixture of glandular, ciliated, squamous, and basal cells. We aimed to clarify whether GP/MP and BA represent the same tumor. We evaluated the detailed histologic characteristics of 11 cases involving pulmonary peripheral tumors that exhibited histologic features of GP/MP or BA, and performed genetic analyses using targeted panel sequencing, allele-specific polymerase chain reaction, and digital polymerase chain reaction. Histologically, 4 and 7 tumors were classified as GP/MP and BA, respectively. GP/MP showed endobronchiolar papillary growth with a pseudostratified or stratified epithelium. In contrast, 5 BAs showed a predominant flat structure with a bilayered or pseudostratified epithelium, whereas 2 BAs showed a GP/MP-like papillary architecture. The mean epithelial thickness in each tumor was significantly larger in GP/MPs and BAs with a GP/MP-like morphology (103 to 242 μm) than in flat-predominant BA (23 to 47 μm, P=0.0010). AKT1 E17K mutations were detected in all GP/MPs and BAs with GP/MP-like morphology but were absent in the 5 flat-predominant BAs. AKT1 mutations were always concurrent with BRAF or HRAS mutations, and the variant allele frequency or percentage of mutant copies of AKT1 mutations was equal to those of BRAF or HRAS mutations. GP/MPs are characterized by AKT1 mutations concurrent with BRAF or HRAS mutations. Peribronchiolar papillary tumors with AKT1 mutations may also be classified as GP/MP.
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