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Arcovito G, Crucitta S, Del Re M, Caporalini C, Palomba A, Nozzoli F, Franchi A. Recurrent USP6 rearrangement in a subset of atypical myofibroblastic tumours of the soft tissues: low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma or atypical/malignant nodular fasciitis? Histopathology 2024. [PMID: 38651320 DOI: 10.1111/his.15196] [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: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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AIMS Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a rarely metastasizing myofibroblastic tumour mostly affecting extremities and the head and neck of adults. Histologically, it shows long infiltrative fascicles of spindle cells with moderate nuclear atypia. By immunohistochemistry, it stains positive for smooth muscle actin (SMA) and sometimes for desmin. To date, no recurrent genetic abnormalities have been described. Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 6 (USP6) gene rearrangement is typically found in some benign bone and soft-tissue tumours including nodular fasciitis (NF), among others. Nevertheless, rare cases of USP6-rearranged tumours resembling NF with atypical features have been reported. METHODS AND RESULTS One index case of LGMS of the deltoid in a 56-year-old man presented the THBS2::USP6 translocation by RNA sequencing (Archer FusionPlex Sarcoma v2 panel). Further screening of 11 cases of LGMS using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis with a USP6 break-apart probe identified two additional cases. These cases were investigated with RNA-sequencing, and a RRBP1::USP6 translocation was detected in one. The other case was not assessable because of low-quality RNA. Noteworthy, rearranged LGMSs presented distinctive features including variable multinodular/plexiform architecture, prominent vasculature with occasional wall thickening, scattered osteoclast-like multinucleated giant cells, and peripheral lymphoid aggregates. CONCLUSION Our findings support the notion that among soft-tissue neoplasms with fibroblastic/myofibroblastic phenotype, USP6 rearrangement is not limited to benign tumours, and warrants further investigation of genetic changes in myofibroblastic sarcomas.
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- Giorgia Arcovito
- Section of Pathology, Department of Translational Research, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenetics, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Unit of Histopathology and Molecular Diagnostic, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Pathology, Department of Translational Research, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Park HJ, Choi YG, Chae SW, Kim WS. Low-Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma on Back with Repeated Localized Recurrence and Regional Metastasis. Ann Dermatol 2023; 35:S219-S224. [PMID: 38061708 PMCID: PMC10727900 DOI: 10.5021/ad.21.104] [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: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a rare spindle cell tumor with indolent course. Due to rarity and low-grade histologic features of LGMS, accurate diagnosis is challenging. We report a 63-year-old female patient with a three-month history of a 3.1 cm×2.5 cm sized, firm, skin-colored, painless, protruding left back mass. Initial excisional biopsy was performed and the mass was diagnosed as nodular fasciitis. After 18 months after excision, the mass recurred with pain and grew larger. Considering the clinical manifestations, diagnostic impression was changed as dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans not nodular fasciitis. Second wide excision was performed and the histopathology revealed proliferative atypical spindle cells with moderate nuclear atypia and a distinctive whorling pattern, which is suggestive of low-grade sarcoma. Additional computed tomography and positron emission tomography revealed no metastasis and suspicious residual viable malignant tissue. To remove suspicious residual tumor, third wide excision were performed and the diagnosis confirmed as LGMS. A microscopically clear resection was achieved with deep and lateral safety margin 0.6 cm each. Despite of postoperative radiotherapy with 35 times, recurrence of the tumor and lung metastasis was found after 7 months later. LGMS rarely metastasizes and occurs most commonly in the head and neck region. Thus, we report a rare case of LGMS on back which repeated localized recurrence and regional lung metastasis occurred despite wide excision and adjuvant radiotherapy.
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- Hyeon Jeong Park
- Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Giraldo-Roldan D, Louredo BVR, Penafort PVM, Pontes HAR, Alves AP, Lima FCA, Fonseca TC, Abrahão AC, Romañach MJ, Fonseca FP, Delgado WA, Robinson L, Van Heerden WFP, de Almeida OP, Vargas PA. Low-Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: An International Clinicopathologic Study of 13 Cases and Literature Review. Head Neck Pathol 2023; 17:832-850. [PMID: 37540486 PMCID: PMC10513986 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-023-01577-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) represents an atypical tumor composed of myofibroblasts with a variety of histological patterns and with a high tendency to local recurrence and a low probability of distant metastases. LGMS has predilection for the head and neck regions, especially the oral cavity. This study aimed to report 13 new cases of LGMS arising in the oral and maxillofacial region. This study included LGMS cases from five oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratories in four different countries (Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, and South Africa). Their clinical, radiographic, histopathological, and immunohistochemical findings were evaluated. In this current international case series, most patients were females with a mean age of 38.7 years, and commonly presenting a nodular lesion in maxilla. Microscopically, all cases showed a neoplasm formed by oval to spindle cells in a fibrous stroma with myxoid and dense areas, some atypical mitoses, and prominent nucleoli. The immunohistochemical panel showed positivity for smooth muscle actin (12 of 13 cases), HHF35 (2 of 4 cases), β-catenin (3 of 5 cases), desmin (3 of 11 cases), and Ki-67 (range from 5 to 50%). H-caldesmon was negative for all cases. The diagnosis of LGMS was confirmed in all cases. LGMS shows predominance in young adults, with a slight predilection for the female sex, and maxillary region. LGMS should be a differential diagnosis of myofibroblastic lesions that show a proliferation of spindle cells in a fibrous stroma with myxoid and dense areas and some atypical mitoses, supporting the diagnosis with a complementary immunohistochemical study. Complete surgical excision with clear margins is the treatment of choice. However, long-term follow-up information is required before definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the incidence of recurrence and the possibility of metastasis.
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- Daniela Giraldo-Roldan
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Service, João de Barros Barreto University Hospital, Federal University of Pará, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Oral & Maxilofacial Surgery, Hospital Federal dos Servidores do Estado, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Medicine, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Area, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology Area Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Av. Limeira, 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13414-903, Brazil.
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Mhashal S, Dokania V, Bhargava S, Gite V, Mayashankar V, Shetty N, Haneef M. S-100 Immuno-Positive Low Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma of Nasal Cavity: A Rare Case Presentation and Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:1388-1395. [PMID: 36452705 PMCID: PMC9701993 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02522-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Myofibroblastic neoplasms comprise a spectrum of benign/malignant neoplasms. Only low-grade malignant forms have been reproducibly characterized as a diagnostic entity in the WHO classification. Low grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMFS) confined to the nasal cavity is extremely rare. Objective To review previously reported cases of nasal cavity LGMFS and provide a better insight regarding its clinical and immunohistochemical features. Data synthesis A review was performed involving two databases (PubMed and Google Scholar). Four cases of nasal cavity LGMFS were included. The lesion showed no gender or nasal-side predilection. All cases underwent wide excision. None showed distant metastasis while half recurred locally. Histologically, mitotic rate ranged from 1 to 3/10 high-power-field (HPF) and none exhibited spontaneous necrosis. Immuno-expression of calponin, smooth muscle actin (SMA) and vimentin were seen in either all four or three-fourth of cases. Diffuse S-100 expression was a unique finding in present case and not reported previously, that caused a diagnostic dilemma with schwannomas. Conclusion LGMFS of nasal cavity is extremely rare. A wide resection is the primary treatment of choice. Adjuvant therapies (chemotherapy or radiotherapy) are of uncertain significance. Distant metastasis is rather unusual. Calponin, SMA and vimentin are highly sensitive immuno-markers. Diffuse S-100 expression is a possible finding. Mitotic rate < 6/10 HPF and absence of spontaneous necrosis are characteristic indolent features differentiating from high grade lesions. Trifecta of clinical and morphological features plus immunohistological phenotype, are sufficient for a definitive diagnosis. Electron microscopy is the most definitive confirmation test, however, should be reserved only for equivocal/atypical immunostaining pattern.
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- Shashikant Mhashal
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, HBT Medical College and Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra India 400056
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Cocco M, Lorga A, Ferreira A, Ribeiro Filho P, Teixeira W, Castro J, Souza R, Dornbusch P. Primary non-metastatic omental myofibrosarcoma in a horse. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-12503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Myofibrosarcoma in horses is a rare malignant tumor composed predominantly by myofibroblasts. A 15-year-old horse was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Parana for evaluation of colic signs. Initial physical examination showed icteric mucous membrane and laboratory analysis found anemia, increased serum activity of ALT, GGT, ALP, and bilirubin. In the exploratory laparotomy a highly vascularized abdominal mass in the left hypochondrium region of approximately 50cm x 45cm x 30cm, adhered to the surrounding structures was observed. Due to the size and adhesions to the omentum, the mass was considered surgically unresectable, and euthanasia was performed followed by necropsy. The immunohistochemical and morphological results indicate the diagnosis of myofibrosarcoma since the neoplastic cells immunoexpressed Vimentin, HHF35 and S100. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first equine case of omental myofibrosarcoma described in the literature.
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- M. Cocco
- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil
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Jayasooriya PR, Athukorala C, Attygalla M, Mendis BRRN, Lombardi T. Low-Grade Myofibroblastic Sarcoma of the Oral Cavity: A Report of Three Cases Illustrating an Emerging Disease in Children. Dermatopathology (Basel) 2021; 8:1-9. [PMID: 33401376 PMCID: PMC7838777 DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology8010001] [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: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a mesenchymal tumor of myofibroblasts that occurs more frequently in adults. A series of three cases is presented to illustrate that LGMS may also occur within the oral cavity in children and adolescents. The first case (Case 1) occurred intra-osseously in the mandible, while the remaining two presented as gingival swellings and were purely restricted to soft tissue (Cases 2 and 3). The intra-osseous lesion arose in a 7-year-old girl, whereas the gingival lesions were observed in a 12-year-old girl (Case 2) and a 13-year-old boy (Case 3). Histopathologically, all cases were composed of spindle shaped cells arranged into long fascicles showing mild to moderate degree of nuclear atypia. Ki-67 (MIB-1) proliferation activity was relatively low, amounting to 3–5% in all cases. Immunohistochemically, all cases showed smooth muscle actin (SMA) positivity in spindle cells, while desmin, beta catenin, cytokeratin, and CD34 were negative, resulting in a diagnosis of LGMS. In conclusion, current series of three cases of LGMSs that occurred in the oral cavity in a child and two adolescent patients is presented to highlight an emerging disease that requires additional data for further characterization.
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- Primali Rukmal Jayasooriya
- Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka;
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Base Hospital, Badulla 9000, Sri Lanka;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka;
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Unit of Oral Medicine & Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, University Hospitals of Geneva and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1211 GE 4 Geneva, Switzerland;
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- Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Unit of Oral Medicine & Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, University Hospitals of Geneva and Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1211 GE 4 Geneva, Switzerland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-(0)22-3794034; Fax: +41-(0)22-3794082
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Myofibroblastoma (MF) is an uncommon, usually benign, mesenchymal tumor infrequently described in soft tissues. We report here on the clinicopathologic findings of a soft tissue MF (STMF) presenting in the neck of a 90-year-old man as a slowly growing and non-painful nodule, 4 cm in greatest diameter. Histology revealed a circumscribed lesion constituted of monomorphous bipolar spindle cells arranged in swirling fascicles with intervening broad bands of hyalinized collagen and well formed “amianthoid” fibers. Immunohistochemistry showed the spindle cells to be immunoreactive for vimentin, smooth muscle actin and muscle specific actin and, focally, for desmin; im-munostaining for cytokeratin, epithelial membrane antigen, S-100 protein, factor VIII-related antigen, and CD34 was negative. Based on the present case and on those previously reported in the literature, STMF is characterized by: 1) exclusive incidence in the male sex; 2) variable immunoreactivity of the neoplastic cells for desmin, probably reflecting an origin from a peculiar subset of myofibroblasts, or, alternatively, a further myoid differentiation; 3) variable abundance of (hyalinized) collagen; 4) presence of amianthoid fibers. The combination of desmin immunoreactivity, frequently observed in MF of the breast, and amianthoid fibers, the main feature of MF of the lymph nodes, has never been observed in soft tissue MF. It is important to recognize STMF as a specific clinicopathologic entity to avoid confusion with other types of spindle cell proliferation and to differentiate it from other types of myofibromatosis.
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- A Corsi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Patologia, Università La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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Maruyama T, Nakasone T, Nimura F, Matayoshi A, Kawano T, Nishihara K, Arasaki A. Indolent growth of low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the cheek mimics benign lesions: A case report and literature review. Oncol Lett 2017; 13:4307-4314. [PMID: 28588708 PMCID: PMC5452922 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.6020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a neoplasm of the soft tissue characterized by myofibroblastic differentiation. This type of tumor has been observed in various sites in the whole body, but frequently occurs in the head and neck region. It typically presents as a slow-growing painless mass, which is often mistaken for a benign lesion due to its indolent growth; however, LGMS is a malignant neoplasm. In the present study, a 43-year-old female presented with a 14-mm LGMS lesion in the buccal subcutaneous tissues of the buccinator muscle. The patient had initially noticed the lesion 2-months prior to presenting at the hospital. Following biopsy, the tumor was surgically resected and no recurrence or metastasis was observed during a follow-up time of 2 years. To the best of our knowledge, this case is the first report of LGMS located in the buccal subcutaneous tissue of the buccinator muscle. The present study a literature review of 55 cases of this tumor type in the head and neck region was conducted, revealing that the indolent growth of these lesions may contribute to a delay in diagnosis. The average time between the onset of clinical symptoms and hospital admission is 3.9 months, and this form of tumor is frequently misdiagnosed as a benign lesion. Therefore, the present study suggests that an incisional biopsy may be performed to rule out LGMS when clinicians encounter patients with the aforementioned indolent lesions anywhere in the body. In addition, the avoidance of radiotherapy is recommended following resection of the LGMS tumor, as it may induce LGMS recurrence.
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- Tessho Maruyama
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Functional Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medicine, University of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Functional Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medicine, University of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Functional Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medicine, University of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Functional Rehabilitation, Graduate School of Medicine, University of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of The Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan
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Gonzalez-Palacios F, Enriquez JL, Miguel P, Vazzquez R, Carcia-Cosio M. Myofibroblastic Tumors of the Breast: A Histologic Spectrum with a Case of Recurrent Male Breast Myofibrosarcoma. Int J Surg Pathol 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/106689699900700102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The breast is a site of choice of the benign myofibroblastic lesions, but only three myofibrosarcomas have been reported, and only one was in the male breast. We report three tumors of the male breast with the features of myofibroblastic differentiation. These tumors comprise a spectrum including two benign neoplasms with a different histologic aspect and one recurrent sarcoma of myofibroblasts with a 10-year follow-up. This is the fourth case to be reported of mammary myofibroblastic sarcoma and the second case in the male breast.
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- Fernando Gonzalez-Palacios
- S. de Anatomia Patológica, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, cr. de Colmenar Km 9,1, 28034 Madrid, Spain; Departments of Pathology, Hospital Ram6n y Cajal, Universidad de Alcala de Henares, Madrid
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- Departments of Pathology, Hospital Ram6n y Cajal, Universidad de Alcala de Henares, Madrid
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We describe a case of myofibroblastoma of the soft tissue of the chest wall occurring in a 5-year-old boy. The lesion consisted of a proliferation of monomorphous spindle-shaped cells with interspersed extracellular matrix, arranged in interlacing fascicles. Immunohistochemically, neoplastic cells showed a diffuse cytoplasmic staining for vimentin and actin and a strong surface positivity for fibronectin. Ultrastructurally, the cytoplasm of tumor cells contained abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum cisternae and peripheral bundles of microfilaments with focal densities. In addition, several fibronexus junctions were identified. The combination of these histomorpliologic and ultrastructural features indicates myofibroblastic differentiation of neoplastic cells. We hypothesize that soft-tissue myofibroblastoma may be related to infantile hemangiopericytoma and infantile myofibromatosis, representing the final maturative step in a spectrum of lesions formed by myofibroblasts and pericytes in the more immature variants and exclusively by myofibroblasts in the more mature lesions. Int J Surg Pathol 0(0):00-00, 1996
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- Alessandro Franchi
- Institute of Anatomic Pathology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Institute of Anatomic Pathology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Institute of Anatomic Pathology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Lehtonen ST, Veijola A, Karvonen H, Lappi-Blanco E, Sormunen R, Korpela S, Zagai U, Sköld MC, Kaarteenaho R. Pirfenidone and nintedanib modulate properties of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Respir Res 2016; 17:14. [PMID: 26846335 PMCID: PMC4743320 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-016-0328-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an incurable lung disease with a poor prognosis. Fibroblasts and myofibroblasts are the key cells in the fibrotic process. Recently two drugs, pirfenidone and nintedanib, were approved for clinical use as they are able to slow down the disease progression. The mechanisms by which these two drugs act in in vitro cell systems are not known. The aim of this study was therefore to examine the effects of pirfenidone and nintedanib on fibroblasts and myofibroblasts structure and function established from patients with or without IPF. METHODS Stromal cells were collected and cultured from control lung (n = 4) or IPF (n = 7). The cells were treated with pirfenidone and/or nintedanib and the effect of treatment was evaluated by measuring cell proliferation, alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and fibronectin expression by Western analysis and/or immunoelectron microscopy, ultrastructural properties by transmission electron microscopy and functional properties by collagen gel contraction and invasion assays. RESULTS Both pirfenidone and nintedanib reduced in vitro proliferation of fibroblastic cells in a dose dependent manner. The number of cells from control lung was reduced to 47 % (p = 0.04) and of IPF cells to 42 % (p = 0.04) by 1 mM pirfenidone and correspondingly to 67 % (p = 0.04) and 68 % (p = 0.04), by 1 μM nintedanib. If both drugs were used together, a further reduced proliferation was observed. Both pirfenidone and nintedanib were able to reduce the amount of α-SMA and the myofibroblastic appearance although the level of reduction was cell line dependent. In functional assays, the effect of both drugs was also variable. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that the ultrastructure and function of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts are affected by pirfenidone and nintedanib. Combination of the drugs reduced cell proliferation more than either of them individually. Human lung derived cell culture systems represent a potential platform for screening and testing drugs for fibrotic diseases.
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- Siri T Lehtonen
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, University of Oulu, Aapistie 7 A, FIN-90 220, Oulu, Finland.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
- Laboratory of Tissue Repair and Regeneration, Matrix Dynamics Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, 150 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 3E2, Canada.
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- Department of Pathology, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 50, FIN90029, Oulu, Finland.
- Department of Pathology, Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, University of Oulu, Aapistie 5 B, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Pathology, Oulu University Hospital, P.O. Box 50, FIN90029, Oulu, Finland.
- Department of Pathology, Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, University of Oulu, Aapistie 5 B, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
- Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Cancer and Translational Medicine Research Unit, University of Oulu, Aapistie 7 A, FIN-90 220, Oulu, Finland.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Respiratory Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine Solna and Centre for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
- Research Unit of Internal Medicine, Respiratory Research Unit and Medical Research Center, University of Oulu, Aapistie 5 A, FIN-90220, Oulu, Finland.
- Unit of Medicine and Clinical Research, Pulmonary Division, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
- Center for Medicine and Clinical Research, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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Panagopoulos I, Bjerkehagen B, Gorunova L, Berner JM, Boye K, Heim S. Several fusion genes identified by whole transcriptome sequencing in a spindle cell sarcoma with rearrangements of chromosome arm 12q and MDM2 amplification. Int J Oncol 2014; 45:1829-36. [PMID: 25176350 PMCID: PMC4203330 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2014.2605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Spindle cell tumors are clinically heterogeneous but morphologically similar neoplasms that can occur anywhere, mostly in adult patients. They are treated primarily with surgery to which is often added adjuvant or neoadjuvant radiation. Sub-classification of spindle cell sarcomas requires integration of histology, clinicopathological parameters, immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics (including fluorescence in situ hybridization) and/or molecular genetics. Some of the tumor subtypes are characterized by the presence of distinct chromosomal translocations and fusion genes. When no signs of differentiation are seen, the diagnosis by exclusion becomes undifferentiated spindle cell sarcoma. Cytogenetic, RNA sequencing and RT-PCR analyses were performed on a case of spindle cell sarcoma. The karyotype of the primary tumor was 46,X,del(X)(p?11p?22), der(12)(12pter→12q?22::12q?15→ q?22::16p11→16pter),-16,+r(12). MDM2 was found amplified in both the primary tumor and a metastasis. RNA-Seq of the primary tumor identified four fusion genes, PTGES3-PTPRB, HMGA2-DYRK2, TMBIM4-MSRB3 and USP15-CNTN1, in which all the partner genes map to the q arm of chromosome 12. In material from the metastasis, RT-PCR detected the PTGES3-PTPRB, HMGA2-DYRK2 and TMBIM4-MSRB3 whereas no USP15-CNTN1 fusion transcript was found. Because MDM2 amplification and the fusion transcripts PTGES3-PTPRB, HMGA2-DYRK2 and TMBIM4-MSRB3 were found both in the primary tumor and in the metastasis, they are components of the same clone and may be involved both in initiation and progression of the tumor. Which of them is pathogenetically primary remains unknown.
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- Ioannis Panagopoulos
- Section for Cancer Cytogenetics, Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Section for Cancer Cytogenetics, Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Pathology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Oncology, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Section for Cancer Cytogenetics, Institute for Cancer Genetics and Informatics, The Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Cai C, Dehner LP, El-Mofty SK. In myofibroblastic sarcomas of the head and neck, mitotic activity and necrosis define grade: a case study and literature review. Virchows Arch 2013; 463:827-36. [DOI: 10.1007/s00428-013-1494-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2013] [Revised: 09/16/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Yamada T, Yoshimura T, Kitamura N, Sasabe E, Ohno S, Yamamoto T. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the palate. Int J Oral Sci 2012; 4:170-3. [PMID: 22935748 PMCID: PMC3465011 DOI: 10.1038/ijos.2012.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) is a rare, malignant tumor with myofibroblastic differentiation. Despite it being classified as a distinct entity by the World Health Organization, a few cases were reported in the oral and maxillofacial region. Here, a LGMS developed on the palate of a 73-year-old man who presented with a 1-cm tumor on the posterior border of the palate. Based on the histological and immunohistochemical features, a diagnosis of LGMS was established. The tumor was resected, and no recurrence was observed over 2 years. Although the tongue is the most preferred site for LGMS, it may occur in any region of the oral cavity.
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- Tomohiro Yamada
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan.
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Spindle-cell sarcomas are a group of aggressive malignant soft-tissue tumors with diverse clinical presentations. While some of these tumors may represent de novo malignant transformation of benign entities, others may present with a long indolent course before their invasive nature is apparent. We report the case of a previously healthy 73-year-old female with spindle-cell sarcoma of the left popliteal fossa who initially presented with a painless mass of several months' duration. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested a benign vascular lesion/venous angioma, but after the patient’s clinical course changed, repeat MRI 18 months later was consistent with an infiltrative soft-tissue malignancy/sarcoma. Excisional biopsy revealed a stage II spindle-cell sarcoma. The patient then underwent radiotherapy and subsequent above-the-knee amputation. Three years following the amputation, the patient is free of local tumor recurrence or metastatic disease.
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Demarosi F, Bay A, Moneghini L, Carrassi A. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the oral cavity. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 108:248-54. [PMID: 19615664 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2009] [Revised: 03/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/16/2009] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Two cases of low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma (LGMS) are presented: one of lateral tongue, the other of lower buccal vestibule. LGMS represents a distinct atypical myofibroblastic tumor that occurs in several sites, primarily within the head and neck regions. A painless, enlarging mass is the most common clinical presentation, but a definitive diagnosis requires both histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses. Histologically, LGMS commonly presents as a cellular lesion composed of spindle-shaped tumor cells arranged primarily in fascicles with a diffusely infiltrative pattern. Immunohistochemically, LGMS shows positive staining for at least one myogenic marker, such as desmin, and muscle actin.
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- Frederica Demarosi
- Unit of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Milan, Milano, Italy.
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Niedzielska I, Janic T, Mrowiec B. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the mandible: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2009; 3:8458. [PMID: 19830228 PMCID: PMC2737753 DOI: 10.4076/1752-1947-3-8458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2008] [Accepted: 01/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma is a rare entity, which mostly develops in the soft tissues of the head and neck. Within the oral cavity lingual lesions are the most common. It tends to recur locally rather than to metastasise. CASE PRESENTATION We present a 54-year-old man with a one-year history of buccal oedema. He also had arterial hypertension and clinical examination revealed distension of the left mandibular ramus with laminar deflection in the area of the retromolar triangle. CONCLUSION We present a rare intramandibular encapsulated lesion that caused diagnostic difficulties. Our diagnostic methods included immunohistochemistry and molecular investigations. We emphasise the uncommon location of this tumour type.
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The term malignant fibrous histiocytoma was coined by Stout and associates in the 1960s to encompass pleomorphic soft tissue sarcomas presumably derived from histiocytes that are capable of fibroblastic transformation. The concept was reaffirmed in the following 2 decades and malignant fibrous histiocytoma thus was regarded as the most common soft tissue tumor in older adults. However, recent more critical clinicopathologic, ultrastructural, and immunohistochemical studies have shown that malignant fibrous histiocytomas are not derived from histiocytic "facultative fibroblasts" and many neoplasms so diagnosed actually are pleomorphic subtypes of other sarcomas. Meticulous electron microscopic and immunohistochemical investigations also found that the more common storiform-pleomorphic, myxoid, and perhaps the giant cell subtypes are composed of variable mixtures of fibroblasts and phenotypically modulated fibroblastic cells, notably myofibroblasts and histiofibroblasts. On the basis of these findings, we propose a new classification for the above subtypes of so-called malignant fibrous histiocytoma, the majority of which are variants of pleomorphic fibrosarcoma.
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- Robert A Erlandson
- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York 10021, USA.
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Eyden B, Wang G, Yao L. Epithelioid Sarcoma: A Case Report with Ultrastructural Confirmation of Myofibroblastic Differentiation Based on Fibronexus Junctions. Ultrastruct Pathol 2009; 33:61-6. [DOI: 10.1080/01913120802625798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Domínguez-Malagón H. Intracellular Collagen and Fibronexus in Fibromatosis and Other Fibroblastic Tumors. Ultrastruct Pathol 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/0191320490430535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Dominguez-Malagon H, Valdez-Carrillo MDC, Cano-Valdez AM. Dermatofibroma and Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Comparative Ultrastructural Study. Ultrastruct Pathol 2009; 30:283-91. [PMID: 16971353 DOI: 10.1080/01913120600820468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Dermatofibroma (DF) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) are dermal tumors whose histogenesis has not been well defined to date. The differential diagnosis in most cases is established in routine H/E sections and may be confirmed by immunohistochemistry, but there are atypical variants of DF with less clear histological differences and non-conclusive immunohistochemical results. In those cases, electron microscopy studies may be useful in establishing the diagnosis. The authors describe in detail the ultrastructural characteristics of 38 cases of DFSP and 10 cases of DF. The objective was to establish the ultrastructural features for differential diagnosis, and to identify the possible histogenesis of both neoplasms. DFSP is formed by stellate or spindled cells with long, slender, ramified cell processes joined by primitive junctions. Subplasmalemmal densities were frequently seen in the processes. Another common finding was the presence of multivesicular buds (MVB), peculiar structures that contain microvesicles abutting from the cell membrane. In contrast, DF is characterized by a proliferation of multiple capillary vessels with prominent endothelium and a perivascular population of ovoid or spindled cells devoid of cell processes. These latter cells featured intracytoplasmic lipid material (p < .001), infrequent subplasmalemmal densities (p < .001), and absence of MVB (p < .001). With the ultrastructural characteristics and the constant expression of CD34 in DFSP, a probable origin in dermal dendrocytes is postulated for this tumor. The histogenesis of DF is less clear, but an origin from FXIIIa modified perivascular dermal dendrocytes is proposed.
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Watanabe K, Tanaka M, Takashi K, Yamada H, Tajino T. Fibronexus in low-grade myofibrosarcoma: a case report. Ultrastruct Pathol 2008; 32:97-100. [PMID: 18570154 DOI: 10.1080/01913120701829301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Fibronexus (fibronexus junction) has been thought to be a characteristic ultrastructural feature of myofibroblasts, but it is controversial as to whether fibronexus is a characteristic of various myofibroblastic tumors. We report here a case of low-grade myofibrosarcoma with fibronexus arising in the right arm of an 80-year-old man. Histologically, the tumor was composed of relatively uniform and slender spindle cells arranged in fascicles. The nuclei with fusiform and tapered shapes were mildly hyperchromatic, but never exhibited pleomorphism. Mitotic figures were common, but no atypical mitosis was identified. At the tumor periphery, tumor cells had invaded into the surrounding skeletal muscle tissue. Tumor cells were positive diffusely for alpha-smooth muscle actin and less intensely for desmin, but were negative for h-caldesmon and S-100 protein. Ultrastructurally, tumor cells had well developed cytoplasmic organelles and varying amounts of peripheral or subplasmalemmal bundles of thin myofilaments with focal density. In addition, well formed, long fibronectin fibrils adjacent to the cell surface and fibronexus contacting intracellular myofilaments were easily identified. We believe that fibronexus is a useful ultrastructural feature for differentiating myofibrosarcoma from other myogenic sarcomas.
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- Kazuo Watanabe
- Pathology Division, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, oka, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan.
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Jay A, Piper K, Farthing PM, Carter J, Diwakar A. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the tongue. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 104:e52-8. [PMID: 17964473 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2006] [Revised: 06/03/2007] [Accepted: 06/04/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma is a neoplasm of atypical myofibroblasts with fibromatoseslike features and a predilection for head and neck sites, including the oral cavity. These lesions have only been characterized in the last 2 decades, and controversies in the concept of neoplastic myofibroblasts still exist. Lack of obvious cytological atypia may result in their being mistaken for reactive fascitislike lesions or fibromatosis and architectural similarities to fibrosarcoma or leiomyosarcoma may complicate the diagnostic process. This paper describes a spindle cell neoplasm in a 40-year-old man that was diagnosed 9 years ago as an unclassifiable myofibroblastic proliferation. The recurrent tumor, which presented 6 years following excision of the original tumor, was subsequently classified as a low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma. The morphological, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic features of this unusual sarcoma and the most likely differential diagnoses are discussed.
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- Amrita Jay
- Department of Cellular Pathology, Royal London NHS Trust, London, England.
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Lach B, Benoit BG. Myofibroblastic sarcoma in meningioma: a new variant of "metaplastic" meningioma. Ultrastruct Pathol 2007; 31:357-63. [PMID: 17963185 DOI: 10.1080/01913120701465395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The authors describe a mixed malignant dural tumor composed of meningioma and myofibroblastic sarcoma (MFS). The meningioma component displayed epithelial membrane immunoreactivity and interdigitating cellular processes with desmosomal junctions on electron microscopy. MFS cells were immunoreactive for smooth muscle actin and vimentin, and focally for factor XIIIa, CD31, CD34, and Ulex europeus lectin receptors. Electron microscopy showed collections of intermediate filaments, stress fibers, subsarcolemmal densities of microfilaments, occasional fibronexus fibrils, few pinocytic vesicles, and discontinuous external lamina. After gross total removal, the tumor recurred 1 year later as aggressive MFS only. Development of MFS in continuity with meningioma suggests induction of MFS by meningioma or a divergent differentiation of precursor of the neoplastic arachnoid cell.
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- Boleslaw Lach
- Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, and Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Meng GZ, Zhang HY, Bu H, Yang GH, Zhang XL, Yang G. Myofibroblastic sarcoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus: a clinicopathologic study of 6 cases and review of the literature. ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY, ORAL RADIOLOGY, AND ENDODONTICS 2007; 104:530-9. [PMID: 17142072 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2006.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2006] [Revised: 07/19/2006] [Accepted: 08/28/2006] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We describe the clinicopathologic features of 6 cases of myofibroblastic sarcoma (MS) occurring in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus. STUDY DESIGN The paraffin-embedded tissues of 6 cases of MS were stained immunohistochemically and examined by electron microscopy. RESULTS Clinically, a painless enlarging mass was the most common symptom, followed by the nasal obstruction, epistaxis, copious rhinorrhea, and proptosis. Histologically, the tumors showed a diffusely infiltrative growth pattern and consisted mainly of spindle cells with abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm. The hypocellular myxoid areas and the hypercellular fibrous areas were identified. Immunohistochemically, all 6 tumors were positive for vimentin, alpha-smooth muscle actin, calponin, and fibronectin. Ultrastructural examination in 3 cases showed characteristic features of myofibroblast. Follow-up in 6 patients revealed high local recurrence rate (6 out of 6). CONCLUSION Myofibroblastic sarcoma of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus exhibit diverse histologic appearances and a strong aggressive behavior.
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- Guo-Zhao Meng
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory of Pathology, West China Hospital, Zichuan University, Chengdu City, PR China
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Takahama A, Nascimento AG, Brum MC, Vargas PA, Lopes MA. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the parapharyngeal space. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2006; 35:965-8. [PMID: 16829032 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2006.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2005] [Revised: 03/03/2006] [Accepted: 03/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma was recently described as representing malignant mesenchymal tumours that show myofibroblastic differentiation; few cases have been reported. Here, a low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the parapharyngeal space is described. A 42-year-old man presented with swelling on the right side of the temporal bone. Based on histological and immunohistochemical features, the diagnosis of low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma was established. The tumour had invaded the orbit and the brain, and therefore surgical excision was not possible. There are thought to have been no cases affecting this region reported previously in the English-language literature.
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- A Takahama
- Semiology and Oral Pathology, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba/SP, Brazil
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Coyne JD. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma of the piriform fossa: a case report with a literature review of a tumour with a predilection for the head and neck. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2006; 45:335-7. [PMID: 16406178 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2005.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2005] [Revised: 10/31/2005] [Accepted: 10/31/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma was removed from the pyriform fossa of a 44-year-old man. It recurred 4 years later and was removed radically through an incision in the neck. There has been no further recurrence after 11 years.
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- J D Coyne
- Department of Pathology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Fujiwara M, Yuba Y, Wada A, Imaoka I, Shintaku N, Miyanishi S. Myofibrosarcoma of the nasal bone. Am J Otolaryngol 2005; 26:265-7. [PMID: 15991093 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2004.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Myofibrosarcoma is a recently recognized rare tumor that mainly occurs in adults. These tumors are composed of a collagenous stroma and pleomorphic stellate to spindle-shaped cells that resemble smooth muscle cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and tapered nuclei. We present a case of myofibrosarcoma of the nasal bones in a 4-year-old girl who showed rapid enlargement of a painless glabellar swelling. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed an expanding solid mass with erosion of the surrounding nasal bones. After excision and histopathological examination, this tumor was identified as a myofibrosarcoma. This is the first report of such a tumor localized to the glabellar region. This case report contributes to better awareness of an extremely rare type of glabellar lesion in children.
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- Masao Fujiwara
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tenri Hospital, Nara, Japan.
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Fisher C. Low-grade sarcomas with CD34-positive fibroblasts and low-grade myofibroblastic sarcomas. Ultrastruct Pathol 2005; 28:291-305. [PMID: 15764578 DOI: 10.1080/019131290882187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A subset of low-grade fibrosarcomas is composed of CD34-positive spindle cells. These include dermatofibrosarcoma, its morphologic variants, and its associated fibrosarcoma, solitary fibrous tumor, hemangiopericytoma and their malignant counterparts, and some cases of myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma. Dermatofibrosarcoma and related lesions are characterized by a t(17;22)(q22;q13) rearrangement resulting in fusion of the genes COL1A (17q21-22) and PDGFB1 (22q13). Solitary fibrous tumor displays varying cellularity and fibrosis and a peripheral hemangiopericytomatous pattern; most tumors formerly called hemangiopericytoma are now subsumed into the category of solitary fibrous tumor, although a few strictly defined examples are recognized; however, these are probably not composed of pericytes. Myofibroblastic malignancies are best identified by electron microscopy, with which varying degrees of differentiation, including the presence of fibronexus junctions, can be identified. Low-grade sarcomas showing myofibroblastic differentiation include myofibrosarcomas and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. Myofibrosarcomas are spindle cell neoplasms that occur in children or adults in the head and neck, trunk, and extremities as infiltrative neoplasms and that display a fascicular or fasciitis-like pattern with focal nuclear atypia and variable expression of myoid antigens. These sarcomas are prone to recurrence and a small number metastasize. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (synonymous with inflammatory fibrosarcoma) is a neoplasm arising predominantly in childhood, and frequently in intraabdominal locations. It has spindle cells in fascicular, fasciitis-like and sclerosing patterns, with heavy chronic inflammation including abundant plasma cells. Many IMT have clonal chromosomal abnormalities involving 2p22-24, and fusion of the ALK gene with tropomyosin 3 (TPM3-ALK) or tropomyosin 4 (TPM4-ALK) is found in a subset.
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Malignant tumors composed of myofibroblasts are increasingly being recognized, but their existence remains controversial. Currently accepted examples within this category represent spindle cell or pleomorphic neoplasms of the soft tissues with a spectrum of histological grades. Low- and intermediate-grade myofibrosarcomas are fascicular spindle cell neoplasms resembling fibrosarcoma or leiomyosarcoma. They infiltrate deep soft tissue with disproportionate involvement of head and neck sites and can recur locally but infrequently metastasize. They variably express myoid immunohistochemical markers, and their differential diagnosis includes benign myofibroblastic proliferations such as fasciitis and fibromatosis as well as other types of spindle cell sarcoma. High-grade (pleomorphic) myofibrosarcomas are an ultrastructurally defined subset of malignant fibrous histiocytoma, which they resemble in morphology and behavior. Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor and infantile fibrosarcoma are neoplasms that have myofibroblastic features and have been included in this category, but they have distinctive genetic findings. This article reviews the concept of myofibrosarcoma and describes its variants.
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- Cyril Fisher
- Department of Histopathology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
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Myofibrosarcomas are malignant tumours of myofibroblasts, which have been recognised for many years, but have become clearly defined only recently. They are low- or high-grade sarcomas that arise in soft tissue or bone in adults or children. Low-grade myofibrosarcomas are infiltrative tumours, usually in deep soft tissue, with a predilection for the head and neck region, which display a range of microscopic appearances from fasciitis-like to fibrosarcoma-like; all cases at least focally display nuclear pleomorphism. They express smooth-muscle actin and calponin, and some express desmin, but most lack h-caldesmon. Low-grade myofibrosarcomas can recur but rarely metastasise. Their differential diagnosis is from benign myofibroblastic proliferations, such as fasciitis and fibromatosis, as well as from fibrosarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. Pleomorphic myofibrosarcomas are high-grade pleomorphic sarcomas (malignant fibrous histiocytoma), which show ultrastructural evidence of myofibroblastic differentiation. They closely resemble malignant fibrous histiocytoma clinically and morphologically, but are more frequently actin positive. This article describes the low- and high-grade variants of myofibrosarcoma and other malignant tumours with myofibroblastic differentiation.
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- Cyril Fisher
- Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, SW3 6JJ London, UK.
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Holck S, Pedersen JG, Ackermann T, Daugaard S. Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour of soft parts, with focus on unusual clinicopathological features. Histopathology 2003; 42:599-604. [PMID: 12786897 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.2003.01623.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour is a rare lesion that generally occurs in the soft tissues of proximal limbs/girdle, or head and neck. Histologically, it usually consists of bland, mitotically inactive, S100+ cells in a fibromyxoid matrix with a characteristic peripheral ossification. However, we present two cases that deviated from this pattern. MATERIAL AND METHODS One tumour, which was removed from the axilla of a 55-year-old female, was unusual in its large size (120 mm in diameter) and in its restriction of bone formation to its central zones. The other tumour, which occurred in a 62-year-old female, was remarkable in its acral location on the hand and high mitotic activity (four mitoses per high-power field). These features caused concern and follow-up of the patients was recommended. So far there have been no recurrences (25 and 18 months after surgery, respectively). An additional previously undescribed feature was the presence of fibronexus-like structures by electron microscopy in the second case. However, a myofibroblastic phenotype was not supported by the immunohistochemical findings. CONCLUSION Though a distinct entity, ossifying fibromyxoid tumour may exhibit a wider clinicopathological spectrum than generally recognized.
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- S Holck
- Department of Pathology, Hillerød Sygehus, Hillerød, Denmark.
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Diaz-Cascajo C, Borghi S, Weyers W, Metze D. Fibroblastic/myofibroblastic sarcoma of the skin: a report of five cases. J Cutan Pathol 2003; 30:128-34. [PMID: 12641792 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0560.2003.00014.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND A number of malignant soft tissue tumors, particularly those of fibroblastic and fibrohistiocytic derivation, have been found to display myofibroblastic differentiation focally. The term myofibroblastic sarcoma, a controversial presumably distinctive entity, defines a malignant soft tissue tumor in which myofibroblasts are quantitatively the predominant cell type. METHODS Five cases of cutaneous spindle-cell sarcomas showing fibroblastic-myofibroblastic differentiation with predominance of fibroblasts were retrieved from the files of three large centers of dermatopathology. Tumors were analyzed histopathologically, immunophenotypically, and, in two cases, ultrastructurally. Results were compared with those previously reported in fibrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, and myofibroblastic sarcoma. RESULTS Immunophenotypic and ultrastructural profiles of the cases analyzed in this series were closer to fibrosarcoma and to malignant fibrous histiocytoma than to myofibroblastic sarcoma by virtue of quantitative predominance of fibroblasts over myofibroblasts. On the other hand, histopathologic findings were in keeping with those reported in myofibroblastic sarcoma. CONCLUSIONS Our series highlights the intrinsic problems in attaching certain cutaneous sarcomas with fibroblastic-myofibroblastic differentiation to one of the recognized entities and gives support to the hypothesis that fibrosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, and myofibroblastic sarcoma are related histogenetically.
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Magro G, Michal M, Bisceglia M. Benign spindle cell tumors of the mammary stroma: diagnostic criteria, classification, and histogenesis. Pathol Res Pract 2002; 197:453-66. [PMID: 11482575 DOI: 10.1078/0344-0338-00112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Purely benign mesenchymal spindle cell neoplasms of the breast are currently labeled under various terms in the literature (benign spindle cell tumor, fibroma, spindle cell lipoma, myofibroblastoma, solitary fibrous tumor, myogenic stromal tumor). The lack of strict diagnostic criteria to clearly indicate such mesenchymal neoplasms is the main reason which generated the risk of terming the same lesion under different names or, conversely, of collecting different types under the same term. Although such neoplasms exhibit morphological and immunophenotypical heterogeneity, they actually represent variations of the same tumor entity, likely arising from the uncommitted vimentin+/CD34+ fibroblasts of the mammary stroma, capable of multidirectional mesenchymal differentiation. To cover the entire spectrum of such lesions, the term "benign spindle cell tumors (BSCTs) of the mammary stroma" is advocated. BSCTs can be subtyped into four main groups by light microscopy (LM) and immunocytochemistry (ICC): fibroblastic, myofibroblastic, fibrohistiocytic, and mixed forms. A simple and practical approach to a nosologically correct diagnosis and a list of differential diagnoses are presented. The awareness of the diversity of morphological and immunophenotypical features of BSCTs of the mammary stroma, including uncommon variants, is helpful to avoid confusion with other monomorphic bland-looking benign and malignant spindle cell tumors and tumor-like lesions of the breast.
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- G Magro
- Istituto di Anatomia Patologica, Università di Catania, Italy.
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Watanabe K, Ogura G, Tajino T, Hoshi N, Suzuki T. Myofibrosarcoma of the bone: a clinicopathologic study. Am J Surg Pathol 2001; 25:1501-7. [PMID: 11717539 DOI: 10.1097/00000478-200112000-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Myofibroblastic tumors are fairly recently established soft tissue neoplasms. Although most of them appear to be benign, myofibrosarcoma of the soft tissue, seemingly their malignant counterpart, have been reported. We describe the clinicopathologic and radiologic features of four cases of myofibrosarcoma arising from the bone. All but one of the patients were women ranging in age from 60 to 71 years. Two tumors occurred in the metaphyses of distal femurs and the others arose in the iliac bones. On radiologic examination all tumors exhibited well-demarcated lytic destructive lesions without periosteal reaction. Two tumors were localized in the bone, whereas the other two extended into surrounding soft tissues. Histologically, all tumors were composed principally of a mixture of a cell-rich fascicular area and a hypocellular fibrous area. In the former area tumor cells had rather eosinophilic spindle-shaped wavy cytoplasm and were arranged in interlacing fascicles and small storiform patterns with variable numbers of inflammatory cells. Tumors occasionally showed prominent pleomorphism, and large cells with hyperchromatic nuclei were seen. In contrast, hypocellular areas had various features, including collagenous, hyalinous scar-like and rarely keloid-like areas. Focal coagulation necroses were present in all but one tumor. Immunohistochemically, the tumors were positive for vimentin, muscle actin (HHF35), alpha-smooth muscle actin, calponin, and desmin, whereas all of them were negative for high molecular weight caldesmon. On follow-up there was one fatal case with distant metastases, whereas the clinical courses of other cases after wide resection were excellent. Myofibrosarcoma of the bone has distinctive histopathologic features, which should be distinguished from those of other bone tumors with myoid differentiation.
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- K Watanabe
- Pathology Division, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine Hospital, Fukishima City, Japan.
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Montgomery E, Fisher C. Myofibroblastic differentiation in malignant fibrous histiocytoma (pleomorphic myofibrosarcoma): a clinicopathological study. Histopathology 2001; 38:499-509. [PMID: 11422493 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.2001.01152.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIMS We compared the clinical and pathological features of pleomorphic malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)-like soft tissue sarcomas with and without myofibroblastic differentiation on electron microscopy. METHODS AND RESULTS Fifty-three soft tissue tumours designated as MFH by light and electron microscopy were reassessed. Eighteen were specifically diagnosed and excluded, and follow-up (FU) information obtained for 24 of the other 35 cases. Myofibroblastic ultrastructure was seen in 7/24 (29%). Seventeen of 24 (71%) lacked myofibroblasts on electron microscopy, which showed fibroblastic or undifferentiated cells. Histologically, all tumours but one had storiform-pleomorphic areas; one myofibroblastic neoplasm was fascicular and myxoid. No other morphological differences were seen. In seven myofibroblastic cases, smooth muscle in four cases and muscle-specific actin in two cases, desmin in three cases and S100 in one case were present. In 15 other tumours, smooth muscle in five cases and muscle-specific actin in one case, and desmin in one case were present; none of these cases expressed S100. CD34 was found in the myxoid areas of one myofibrosarcoma and 3/15 other tumours. Positivity for bcl-2 was seen only in non-myofibroblastic sarcomas (4/14). On follow-up (median 41 months), 2/7 (29%) myofibroblastic tumours recurred, 5/7 (71%) metastasized, and 3/7 (43%) patients died of disease. Among the non-myofibroblastic sarcomas, with a median follow-up of 47 months, 6/17 cases (35%) recurred, 10/17 (59%) metastasized, and 7/17 patients (41%) died of disease. CONCLUSIONS Pleomorphic sarcomas with and without myofibroblastic differentiation on electron microscopy are clinically and histologically similar. The former display myoid immunohistochemical markers more frequently.
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The concept of soft tissue sarcomas composed predominantly of myofibroblasts has been controversial. We examined a series of such lesions of low- and intermediate-grade malignancy to further define their clinical and pathologic features. Histologic appearances of four cases diagnosed as myofibrosarcoma by electron microscopy were reviewed. Eleven additional cases with similar morphology were then identified from 249 tumors originally indexed as fibrosarcoma. Electron microscopy was performed on five of these, and immunohistochemistry was carried out on all cases for which material was available. There were 11 men and 4 women aged 33 to 73 years (median, 54 yrs; mean, 53 yrs). Lesions mainly involved the head and neck, extremities, and trunk and ranged in size from 1.5 to 12 cm. The tumors were composed of bland or pleomorphic stellate to spindled cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm and tapered nuclei in a collagenous stroma; 10 were grade 1 and five were grade 2. All sarcomas displayed fascicular or storiform patterns, and some of the grade 1 lesions superficially mimicked nodular fasciitis. Electron microscopy of nine cases showed myofibroblastic differentiation, and immunohistochemistry showed smooth muscle actin in 13 of 15 cases, muscle-specific actin in 7 of 9, desmin in 6 of 14, and cytokeratin in 0 of 11. Four of nine grade 1 and three of four grade 2 tumors recurred (one twice), and one grade 2 tumor metastasized to the lungs. Myofibrosarcomas are indolent low-grade or occasionally aggressive intermediate-grade sarcomas which can be recognized by light microscopy. Their clinical importance lies in the resemblance, particularly of low-grade examples, to reactive or pseudosarcomatous conditions.
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- E Montgomery
- Department of Pathology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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Kusewitt DF, Hubbard GB, Warbritton AR, McLeskey SW, Miska KB, Henkel RD, Robinson ES. Cellular origins of ultraviolet radiation-induced corneal tumours in the grey, short-tailed South American opossum (Monodelphis domestica). J Comp Pathol 2000; 123:88-95. [PMID: 11032660 DOI: 10.1053/jcpa.2000.0390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Corneal tumours were induced in almost 100% of grey, short-tailed South American opossums (Monodelphis domestica) exposed three times weekly to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) for periods of a year or more. Five tumours, representing the morphological spectrum of UVR-induced corneal tumours (two fibrosarcomas, one malignant fibrous histiocytoma, one putative haemangiosarcoma, and one squamous cell carcinoma overlying a sarcoma), were assayed immunohistochemically for reactivity with antibodies against the intermediate filaments vimentin, smooth muscle actin (alpha isoform), muscle-specific actins (alpha and gamma isoforms), desmin and cytokeratin, and with antibodies against the vascular endothelial marker von Willebrand factor. The squamous cell carcinoma was cytokeratin-positive. Other tumours were cytokeratin-negative and vimentin-positive. Three tumours had scattered individual cells and groups of cells immunoreactive with antibodies against smooth muscle actin and muscle-specific actins; two tumours (a fibrosarcoma and the malignant fibrous histiocytoma) had small numbers of desmin-positive cells. The putative haemangiosarcoma contained two populations of neoplastic cells, von Willebrand factor-positive vascular endothelial cells and smooth muscle actin-positive spindle cells. It was concluded (1) that UVR-induced corneal tumours may be composed of cells derived from resident epithelial cells, immigrant vascular endothelial cells, or fibroblast-like cells of unknown origin, and (2) that such tumours may contain more than one neoplastic cell type.
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MESH Headings
- Actins/analysis
- Animals
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/etiology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology
- Cornea/chemistry
- Cornea/pathology
- Cornea/radiation effects
- Desmin/analysis
- Eye Neoplasms/etiology
- Eye Neoplasms/metabolism
- Eye Neoplasms/pathology
- Female
- Fibrosarcoma/etiology
- Fibrosarcoma/metabolism
- Fibrosarcoma/pathology
- Hemangiosarcoma/etiology
- Hemangiosarcoma/metabolism
- Hemangiosarcoma/pathology
- Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous/etiology
- Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous/metabolism
- Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous/pathology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Keratins/analysis
- Male
- Muscle, Smooth/chemistry
- Opossums
- Radiation Injuries, Experimental/etiology
- Radiation Injuries, Experimental/metabolism
- Radiation Injuries, Experimental/pathology
- Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects
- Vimentin/analysis
- von Willebrand Factor/analysis
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- D F Kusewitt
- Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-5218, USA
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Biselli R, Boldrini R, Ferlini C, Boglino C, Inserra A, Bosman C. Myofibroblastic tumours: neoplasias with divergent behaviour. Ultrastructural and flow cytometric analysis. Pathol Res Pract 1999; 195:619-32. [PMID: 10507082 DOI: 10.1016/s0344-0338(99)80127-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Myofibroblasts are spindle cells having ultrastructural features in common with smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts. In the last few years, tumours have been described in which myofibroblasts represent not only a reactive mechanism but also a true neoplastic component. They constitute new nosologic entities which might be termed "myofibroblastic tumours". Tumours with benign and, rarely, malignant behaviour are reported to belong to this group of lesions. Recently, a third tumour type with borderline biological course, named "inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour" (IMT), has been identified, a condition that has been regarded as a benign and reactive disorder for a long time. Only in recent reports has been demonstrated that, in spite of an apparently benign morphological pattern, some cases of IMT have a malignant course. In this connection, DNA analysis by flow cytometry is a valuable diagnostic tool, because it allows identification of the ploidy status, a procedure that is often useful for predicting the nature and the biological behaviour of the lesion. In this study, 11 cases of myofibroblastic tumours were examined retrospectively by evaluating clinicopathological features and DNA ploidy status by flow cytometry. The diagnosis of myofibroblastic tumour was confirmed by performing histology, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscopy in all patients. In detail, these 11 cases were composed of 1 benign myofibroblastoma, 1 myofibrosarcoma and 9 IMTs. Among these myofibroblastic tumours, all those with local recurrence or distant metastases (one myofibrosarcoma and three IMT) showed an aneuploid cell population demonstrable by flow cytometric analysis, whereas the other cases with benign course (one benign myofibroblastoma and six IMT) exhibited an euploid DNA content. These data suggest the following: a) Besides the rare myofibroblastomas and myofibrosarcomas, IMTs represent a larger group of lesions with potentially different biological and clinical course. b) DNA flow cytometric analysis is a reliable tool that support histopathological examination in characterizing those cases of IMT that, though being malignant, mimic benign lesions. Consequently, it establishes the basis for a different therapeutic approach according to the euploid or aneuploid DNA content.
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- R Biselli
- Italian Air Force, Aerospace Medical Department, Pratica di Mare, RM, Italy
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Spindle cell tumours of the breast are uncommon and often present diagnostic challenges. The most important is the sarcomatoid/metaplastic carcinoma, which has monophasic and biphasic variants. Each of these groups presents special diagnostic difficulties. In the monophasic variant the mesenchymal component predominates and the epithelial element forms a minor component often detected only after immunohistochemical study. The spindle cell areas may be bland and therefore under-diagnosed as nodular fasciitis or fibromatosis. Alternatively they may be highly malignant with a pattern that is misinterpreted as primary sarcoma of the breast. In the biphasic variant, the difficulty is in distinguishing between sarcomatoid carcinoma, myoepithelial carcinoma or malignant phyllodes tumour. Other spindle cell lesions of the breast include the various myofibroblastic tumours, the spindle cell variant of adenomyoepithelioma, the varied primary breast sarcomas, metastatic tumours with spindle cell morphology and, finally, the very rare follicular dendritic cell tumour. A simple practical approach to the diagnosis of spindle cell lesions is presented to help the general surgical pathologist to compile a differential diagnosis and to arrive at the correct conclusion
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- A Al-Nafussi
- Department of Pathology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK. aan@srv4/med.ed.ac.uk
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Gocht A, Bösmüller HC, Bässler R, Tavassoli FA, Moinfar F, Katenkamp D, Schirrmacher K, Lüders P, Saeger W. Breast tumors with myofibroblastic differentiation: clinico-pathological observations in myofibroblastoma and myofibrosarcoma. Pathol Res Pract 1999; 195:1-10. [PMID: 10048088 DOI: 10.1016/s0344-0338(99)80087-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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This report describes the clinico-pathological features of myofibroblastic tumors of the breast in six patients. Four women and one man presented with a benign myofibroblastoma. The sixth patient was a woman with myofibrosarcoma. All myofibroblastomas were composed of a fascicular arrangement of spindle cells embedded in dense bundles of collagen. Tumors differed with respect to their proportion of neoplastic cells and collagenous stroma as well as cellular pleomorphism. Based on this variation, the tumors could be subclassified as classic, collagenized, epithelioid and cellular myofibroblastoma. Immunohistological staining confirmed myofibroblastic differentiation by strong expression of either desmin or smooth muscle actin with coexpression of vimentin. In addition, numerous cells reacted with antibodies to CD68. Proliferative activity was rather low in the myofibroblastoma with an average of 0-2 mitotic figures per 10 HPF. DNA cytometric analysis was performed in two cases and showed diploid stem lines with minor S-phase fractions (1% and 3%). In the myofibrosarcoma, cells contained pleomorphic nuclei with some giant cells and numerous mitotic figures (6-7/10 HPF) and had infiltrating margins that were apparent even grossly. Immunohistochemically, tumor cells strongly expressed vimentin, smooth muscle actin and fibronectin. Ultrastructurally, neoplastic cells met the criteria of myofibroblasts, i.e. contained abundant intermediate filaments and myofilament bundles with focal densities as well as fibronexus junctions. DNA cytometric analysis exhibited again a diploid stemline but marked proliferative activity was present as indicated by an S-phase fraction of 20%. In conclusion, in benign myofibroblastoma there may be some cellular pleomorphism but mitotic activity is always low. The malignant counterpart, myofibrosarcoma, is characterized by marked cellular pleomorphism, infiltrating margins and high mitotic rate.
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- A Gocht
- Institut für Pathologie, Marienkrankenhaus, Hamburg, Germany
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Erlandson RA, Woodruff JM. Role of electron microscopy in the evaluation of soft tissue neoplasms, with emphasis on spindle cell and pleomorphic tumors. Hum Pathol 1998; 29:1372-81. [PMID: 9865822 DOI: 10.1016/s0046-8177(98)90005-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The current significant role of transmission electron microscopy in the evaluation of soft tissue tumors when correlated with conventional histological and immunohistochemical studies is discussed for the following entities: myxofibrosarcoma, storiform-pleomorphic fibrosarcoma (malignant fibrous histiocytoma), and myofibrosarcoma; dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; hemangiopericytoma; monophasic synovial sarcoma; extrarenal rhabdoid tumor; soft tissue perineurioma; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors, notably the so-called autonomic nerve variant.
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- R A Erlandson
- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA
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Mentzel T, Dry S, Katenkamp D, Fletcher CD. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma: analysis of 18 cases in the spectrum of myofibroblastic tumors. Am J Surg Pathol 1998; 22:1228-38. [PMID: 9777985 DOI: 10.1097/00000478-199810000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural features of a seemingly distinctive low-grade spindle cell sarcoma showing myofibroblastic differentiation have been analyzed in a series of 18 patients. The age range of the patients (7 women and 11 men) was 19-72 years (median: 42 years). A painless, enlarging mass was the most common clinical presentation. Five tumors arose in the oral cavity (including four lesions in the tongue), four in the lower extremities and three in the upper extremities, four cases in the abdominal/pelvic cavity, and two on the trunk. Eight soft-tissue cases involved skeletal muscle, three cases were located in perifascial tissues, and two arose in subcutaneous tissue. Tumor size ranged from 1.4 to 17 cm (median: 4 cm); in six cases (of which four were abdominal/pelvic) the lesion was larger than 5 cm. All patients were treated surgically, and four received additional adjunctive therapy. Histologically, most cases were cellular lesions showing a diffusely infiltrative pattern, and were composed of spindle-shaped tumor cells arranged mainly in fascicles. Tumor cells had poorly defined, palely eosinophilic cytoplasm and fusiform nuclei, which were either tapering and wavy or plumper and vesicular with indentations and small inconspicuous nucleoli. Tumor cells were set in a collagenous matrix often with prominent hyalinization. Mild nuclear atypia was noted in 16 cases; in the other 2 cases, and in the metastases of one other lesion, a greater degree of nuclear atypia was seen. In all but one case, the mitotic rate ranged from 1 to 6 mitoses in 10 HPFs (mean: 2/10 HPFs); in a single case, there were more than 20 mitoses in 10 HPFs. Immunohistochemically, all cases stained positively for at least one myogenic marker; 12 cases were positive for desmin, 11 for alpha-smooth muscle actin, and 6 for muscle actin (HHF35). Seven neoplasms were desmin positive/ alpha-smooth-muscle actin negative, and five cases were desmin negative/alpha-smooth-muscle actin positive emphasizing the variable immunophenotype of myofibroblastic lesions. In addition, 7 of 10 tumors stained at least focally positive for fibronectin. Ultrastructural examination in five cases showed characteristic features of myofibroblasts. Follow-up in 11 patients (median: 29 months) revealed local recurrence in 2 cases, and multiple distant soft-tissue, intraosseous, and pulmonary metastases in one other patient. Low-grade myofibroblastic sarcoma seems to represent a distinct entity in the spectrum of low-grade myofibroblastic neoplasms and is distinguishable from fibromatosis, myofibromatosis, solitary fibrous tumor, fibrosarcoma, and leiomyosarcoma.
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- T Mentzel
- Department of Pathology, University of Jena, Germany
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Eyden BP, Manson C, Banerjee SS, Roberts IS, Harris M. Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma: a study of five cases emphasizing diagnostic criteria. Histopathology 1998; 33:354-60. [PMID: 9822926 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2559.1998.00530.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS To study the clinical and histopathological features of sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma, and to define diagnostic criteria for this uncommon soft-tissue tumour. METHODS AND RESULTS Standard histological, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural techniques were applied to five tumours from head and neck, chest wall and groin. Tumours consisted of groups of monomorphic rounded/epithelioid cells surrounded by a prominent collagenous stroma. Tumour cells showed positive vimentin staining but were negative for other markers. They contained prominent rough endoplasmic reticulum and a large Golgi apparatus which in one case was producing collagen secretion granules, an ultrastructural marker for collagen production. Three patients had medium to long-term survival (3-7 years). Of these, one was disease-free for 3 years, and two experienced multiple recurrences: one of the latter died of metastatic disease. CONCLUSION Criteria for diagnosing this uncommon tumour include: small to medium cell size, clear or pale cytoplasm, cellular arrangement in cords and strands, dense collagenous stroma; vimentin staining; rough endoplasmic reticulum and a Golgi apparatus producing, in well preserved examples, collagen secretion granules. The paper emphasizes the value of electron microscopy, supporting an appropriate histological picture and immunophenotype, in identifying these relatively low-grade sarcomas.
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- B P Eyden
- Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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Taccagni G, Rovere E, Masullo M, Christensen L, Eyden B. Myofibrosarcoma of the breast: review of the literature on myofibroblastic tumors and criteria for defining myofibroblastic differentiation. Am J Surg Pathol 1997; 21:489-96. [PMID: 9130998 DOI: 10.1097/00000478-199704000-00017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A case of myofibrosarcoma of the breast is described. A 55-year-old woman presented with a small mammary nodule. A large recurrent lesions appeared a month later, and the patient died 11 months following initial presentation from diffuse pleuropulmonary metastases. Histologically, the primary tumor consisted mainly of spindled cells, arranged in fascicles and surrounded by varying quantities of dense hyaline collagen. The recurrent lesion had a more pleomorphic organization. In both lesions, there was positive immunostaining for vimentin, smooth-muscle actin, and fibronectin, and negative results for desmin, laminin, and type IV collagen. Electron microscopy revealed abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum, myofilaments with focal densities, and the fibronexus junctions and fibronectin fibrils characteristic of myofibroblasts. Given these cellular features and behavior, the tumor was interpreted as a malignant neoplasm showing myofibroblastic differentiation, i.e., a myofibrosarcoma. This case enlarges the group of myofibrosarcoma of breast, also with the demonstration of fibronexus and fibronectin fibrils. The paper emphasizes the criteria required for myofibroblastic differentiation and reviews lesions of the breast reported in the literature as myofibroblastic.
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- G Taccagni
- Department of Pathology, Scientific Institute H San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
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Yang P, Hirose T, Seki K, Hasegawa T, Hizawa K, Sano T. Myofibroblastic tumor of soft tissue displaying desmin-positive and actin-negative immunophenotypes. Pathol Int 1996; 46:696-703. [PMID: 8905880 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.1996.tb03674.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Myofibroblasts have ultrastructural and functional characteristics intermediate between fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. Previous studies indicated that most myofibroblasts express actin and vimentin but not desmin immunophenotypes. Two benign intramuscular myofibroblastic tumors which displayed a desmin-positive and actin-negative immunophenotype are reported. The tumors occurred on the back of a 45 year old man who had neurofibromatosis 1 and the thigh of a 37 year old man without neurofibromatosis. Both tumors were encapsulated and composed of short intersecting bundles of spindle cells in a collagenous background. Although the tumors were cellular, nuclear pleomorphism was minimal and mitotic figures were rare. Characteristically, most tumor cells were immunoreactive strongly for desmin and vimentin but gave negative staining for muscle-specific actin, alpha-smooth muscle actin, alpha-sarcomeric actin, myosin, S-100 protein, cytokeratins, and CD34. On electron microscopy, the tumor cells were characterized by short spindle-indented nuclei, abundant cytoplasmic intermediate filaments, prominent plasmalemmal pinocytosis and frequent cell coverage by basal lamina. Aggregation of thin myofilaments with focal condensations was identified occasionally. Although the tumors showed distinct morphological and immunohistochemical features enabling delimitation from other soft tissue lesions, they may overlap histologically with myofibroblastoma of the breast, lymph node and soft tissue, low grade malignant nerve sheath tumor, leiomyosarcoma, cellular schwannoma, inflammatory fibrosarcoma and nodular fasciitis.
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- P Yang
- First Department of Pathology, University of Tokushima, School of Medicine, Japan
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Naganuma H, Ohtani H, Sayama J, Sakai N, Taira Y, Shibuya D, Miyazaki A, Sakurada H. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the esophagus. Pathol Int 1996; 46:462-6. [PMID: 8869999 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.1996.tb03638.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
A 78-year-old man presented with an esophageal polyp that was confirmed by immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy to be malignant fibrous histiocytoma. The tumor was comprised of a proliferation of spindle-shaped cells admixed with bizarre giant cells. These tumor cells were immunoreactive for smooth muscle actin, vimentin, alpha-1-anti-chymotrypsin and CD68. Electron microscopic examination revealed the myofibroblastic and histiocytic features of the tumor cells. No elements of epithelial or myogenic differentiation were found in the tumor. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the esophagus is extremely rare, with 10 cases being documented so far in the literature. The differential diagnosis of pleomorphic tumors of the esophagus is discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- H Naganuma
- Department of Pathology, Sendai City Hospital, Japan
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