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Haematologica ; 109(10): 3269-3281, 2024 Oct 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38450530

RESUMO

Comprehensive genomic sequencing is becoming a critical component in the assessment of hematologic malignancies, with broad implications for patients' management. In this context, unequivocally discriminating somatic from germline events is challenging but greatly facilitated by matched analysis of tumor:normal pairs of samples. In contrast to solid tumors, in hematologic malignancies conventional sources of normal control material (peripheral blood, buccal swabs, saliva) could be highly involved by the neoplastic process, rendering them unsuitable. In this work we describe our real-world experience using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) isolated from nail clippings as an alternate source of normal control material, through the dedicated review of 2,610 tumor:nail pairs comprehensively sequenced by MSK-IMPACT-heme. Overall, we found that nail cfDNA is a robust germline control for paired genomic studies. In a subset of patients, nail DNA may be contaminated by tumor DNA, reflecting unique attributes of the hematologic disease and transplant history. Contamination is generally low level, but significantly more common among patients with myeloid neoplasms (20.5%; 304/1,482) than among those with lymphoid diseases (5.4%; 61/1,128) and particularly enriched in myeloproliferative neoplasms with marked myelofibrosis. When identified in patients with lymphoid and plasma-cell neoplasms, mutations commonly reflected a myeloid profile and correlated with a concurrent/evolving clonal myeloid neoplasm. Donor DNA was identified in 22% (11/50) of nails collected after allogeneic stem-cell transplantation. In this cohort, an association with a recent history of graft-versus-host disease was identified. These findings should be considered as a potential limitation to the use of nails as a source of normal control DNA but could also provide important diagnostic information regarding the disease process.


Assuntos
Ácidos Nucleicos Livres , Neoplasias Hematológicas , Unhas , Humanos , Neoplasias Hematológicas/genética , Neoplasias Hematológicas/diagnóstico , Unhas/metabolismo , Unhas/patologia , Unhas/química , Masculino , Feminino , Ácidos Nucleicos Livres/genética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto , Idoso , Genômica/métodos , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala , Mutação , Adulto Jovem , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Adolescente
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Mod Pathol ; 34(Suppl 1): 78-93, 2021 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33106592

RESUMO

Papillary neoplasms of the breast are a heterogeneous group of epithelial tumors nearly entirely composed of papillae. Their classification rests on the characteristics of the epithelium and the presence and distribution of the myoepithelial cells along the papillae and around the tumor. Papillary neoplasms of the breast can be diagnostically challenging, especially if only core needle biopsy (CNB) material is available. This review summarizes salient morphological and immunohistochemical features, clinical presentation, and differential diagnoses of papillary neoplasms of the breast. We include a contemporary appraisal of the upgrade rate to carcinoma (invasive carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ [DCIS]) and atypical hyperplasias in surgical excision specimens obtained following CNB diagnosis of papilloma without atypia, and a review of the available follow-up data in cases without immediate surgical excision.


Assuntos
Biópsia com Agulha de Grande Calibre , Neoplasias da Mama , Papiloma Intraductal , Mama/patologia , Neoplasias da Mama/classificação , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Neoplasias da Mama/terapia , Carcinoma Intraductal não Infiltrante/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Intraductal não Infiltrante/patologia , Carcinoma Intraductal não Infiltrante/terapia , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Células Epiteliais/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Hiperplasia , Gradação de Tumores , Papiloma Intraductal/diagnóstico , Papiloma Intraductal/patologia , Papiloma Intraductal/terapia , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Breast Cancer Res Treat ; 177(1): 61-66, 2019 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31144151

RESUMO

PURPOSE: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancers are known to have significant clinical and pathological response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST). The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with pathological complete response (pCR), defined as no residual invasive carcinoma in the breast and axillary lymph nodes (ypT0/is ypN0), among patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and to compare pCR rates between breast cancers with HER2 protein overexpression by immunohistochemistry (IHC) versus HER2 gene amplification by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in the absence of protein overexpression by IHC. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of HER2-positive breast cancer patients treated with NST and surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center between January 2013 and May 2018. Estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2 status were assessed according to the 2018 ASCO/CAP guidelines. RESULTS: During the study period, 560 patients were identified. Of 531 patients with IHC results available, 455 patients had HER2 IHC 3+, and 76 had IHC < 3+ but HER2 amplification detected by FISH. The overall pCR rate was 59% (330/560). The pCR rate among patients with HER2 protein overexpression (IHC 3+) was 67%, compared to 17% among patients with HER2 amplification by FISH (IHC < 3+). On univariate and multivariate analyses, HER2 protein overexpression by IHC (IHC 3+) was a significant predictor of pCR, along with grade 3 histology, PR-negative status, and dual anti-HER2 therapy. CONCLUSION: Although both HER2 IHC and FISH are standard HER2 testing methods in breast cancer, achievement of pCR is associated with HER2 IHC expression level, among other factors.


Assuntos
Biomarcadores Tumorais , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Neoplasias da Mama/terapia , Receptor ErbB-2/genética , Adulto , Biópsia com Agulha de Grande Calibre , Neoplasias da Mama/mortalidade , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Terapia Combinada , Feminino , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Hibridização in Situ Fluorescente , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Terapia Neoadjuvante , Gradação de Tumores , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Prognóstico , Receptor ErbB-2/metabolismo , Receptores de Estrogênio/genética , Receptores de Estrogênio/metabolismo , Receptores de Progesterona/genética , Receptores de Progesterona/metabolismo , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento
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Mod Pathol ; 32(1): 81-87, 2019 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30158597

RESUMO

Estrogen receptor-α (ER-α), encoded by ESR1, is detected by immunohistochemistry in approximately 70% of invasive breast cancers and serves as a strong predictive biomarker. ESR1-activating mutations in the ligand-binding domain have been reported in up to 35-40% of ER-positive metastatic breast cancers and are associated with endocrine therapy resistance and disease progression. At present, it is unclear whether ESR1 mutations alter the immunohistochemical detection of ER performed in routine clinical practice. In this study, ESR1 mutations in breast cancer were identified utilizing Memorial Sloan Kettering-Integrated Mutation Profiling of Actionable Cancer Targets (MSK-IMPACT), a Food and Drug Administration-approved hybridization capture-based next-generation sequencing assay. Five hundred and eighty-six breast cancers from patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease were analyzed using MSK-IMPACT in the study period. ESR1 somatic alterations were identified in 67 breast cancer samples from 66 patients. Immunohistochemical analysis of ER, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 was performed on the primary and treated breast cancers from these patients at the time of diagnosis. Twenty unique ESR1 mutations were identified involving the ligand-binding domain, all in breast cancer samples from patients previously treated with endocrine therapy. The most frequent mutations were D538G (n = 22), Y537S (n = 7), and E380Q (n = 7). All breast cancer samples with an ESR1 mutation were ER-positive by immunohistochemistry. Review of the ER immunohistochemistry in the paired untreated primary tumor and treated tumor from 34 patients showed no detectable change in the ER-positive immunohistochemical status (median percentage of invasive tumor cells with nuclear staining: untreated primary tumor 90%, treated tumor 95%). We conclude that ESR1 mutations do not appreciably diminish ER-positive staining by immunohistochemistry. In addition to standard biomarker testing by immunohistochemistry, the assessment of ESR1 mutations by molecular testing can help guide the clinical management of patients with ER-positive breast cancer in the setting of endocrine resistance and progression of disease.


Assuntos
Biomarcadores Tumorais/análise , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Receptor alfa de Estrogênio/análise , Receptor alfa de Estrogênio/genética , Adulto , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Feminino , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala , Humanos , Imuno-Histoquímica , Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Cancer ; 123(1): 131-137, 2017 Jan 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27526056

RESUMO

BACKGROUND: A 21-gene expression assay (Oncotype DX recurrence score [RS]) that uses reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction is used clinically in patients with early-stage, estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast carcinoma (ER+/HER2- BC) to determine both prognosis with tamoxifen therapy and the usefulness of adding adjuvant chemotherapy. Use of the assay is associated with reductions in overall chemotherapy use. The current study examined the treatments and outcomes in patients with low RS. METHODS: The authors reviewed the institutional database to identify patients with lymph node-negative, ER+/HER2- BC who were treated at the study institution between September 2008 and August 2013 and their 21-gene RS results. RESULTS: A total of 1406 consecutive patients with lymph node-negative ER+/HER2- BC and a low RS were identified (510 patients had an RS of 0-10 and 896 patients had an RS of 11-17). The median age at the time of diagnosis of BC was 56 years; 63 patients (4%) were aged <40 years. Overall, 1361 patients (97%) received endocrine therapy and 170 patients (12%) received chemotherapy. The median follow-up was 46 months. Six patients (0.4%) developed distant metastases (1 patient with an RS of 5 and 5 patients with an RS of 11-17). In the cohorts of patients with an RS of 11 to 17, the absolute rate of distant metastasis among patients aged <40 years was 7.1% (3 of 42 patients) versus 0.2% among patients aged ≥40 years (2 of 854 patients). CONCLUSIONS: The data from the current study document a 0.4% rate of distant metastasis within 5 years of BC diagnosis among patients with lymph node-negative ER+/HER2- BC with an RS <18. Patients aged <40 years at the time of BC diagnosis were observed to have a higher rate of distant metastases. Analysis of data from other studies is necessary to validate this observation further. Cancer 2017;131-137. © 2016 American Cancer Society.


Assuntos
Antineoplásicos Hormonais/uso terapêutico , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Metástase Neoplásica/genética , Metástase Neoplásica/patologia , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/genética , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Neoplasias da Mama/tratamento farmacológico , Quimioterapia Adjuvante/métodos , Feminino , Seguimentos , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica/métodos , Humanos , Linfonodos/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Metástase Neoplásica/tratamento farmacológico , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/tratamento farmacológico , Prognóstico , Receptor ErbB-2/genética , Receptores de Estrogênio/genética , Receptores de Progesterona/genética , Tamoxifeno/uso terapêutico , Adulto Jovem
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Pathology ; 56(2): 186-191, 2024 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38212230

RESUMO

In the age of precision medicine, extensive research has investigated tumour biomarkers to predict the behaviour of cancer and/or response to treatment in order to better understand the prognosis and treatment of disease. In breast cancer, significant progress has been made to categorise a common disease into subtypes defined by intrinsic tumour biology, measured by tumour biomarkers. This review encompasses the established biomarkers within breast cancer with the most up-to-date information regarding their understanding and clinical use as predictive and/or prognostic markers of breast cancer.


Assuntos
Biomarcadores Tumorais , Neoplasias da Mama , Humanos , Feminino , Prognóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia
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J Natl Cancer Inst ; 114(11): 1545-1548, 2022 11 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35699480

RESUMO

Low-stage, low-grade endometrioid endometrial carcinoma (EEC), the most common histologic type of endometrial cancer, typically has a favorable prognosis. A subset of these cancers, however, displays an aggressive clinical course with early recurrences, including distant relapses. All statistical tests were 2-sided. Using a combination of whole-exome and targeted capture sequencing of 65 FIGO stage IA and IB grade 1 EECs treated with surgery alone, we demonstrate that chromosome 1q gain (odds ratio [OR] = 8.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.59 to 54.6; P = .02), PIK3CA mutation (OR = 9.16, 95% CI = 1.95 to 61.8; P = .01), and DNA mismatch repair-deficient molecular subtype (OR = 7.92, 95% CI = 1.44 to 87.6; P = .02) are independent predictors of early recurrences within 3 years in this patient population. Chromosome 1q gain was validated in an independent dataset of stage I grade 1 EECs subjected to whole-exome sequencing. Our findings expand on the repertoire of genomic parameters that should be considered in the evaluation of patients with low-stage, low-grade EEC.


Assuntos
Carcinoma Endometrioide , Neoplasias do Endométrio , Feminino , Humanos , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/genética , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/patologia , Carcinoma Endometrioide/genética , Carcinoma Endometrioide/patologia , Neoplasias do Endométrio/genética , Neoplasias do Endométrio/cirurgia , Neoplasias do Endométrio/patologia , Prognóstico , Genômica
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Curr Breast Cancer Rep ; 13(4): 331-346, 2021 Nov 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36589040

RESUMO

Purpose of review: The purpose is to present a case series of rare diagnoses and unusual presentations of breast lesions with radiologic-pathologic correlation from a major cancer center, and to review the recent literature on each entity with a focus on radiology-pathology concordance. We present our findings and experience from cases of metastatic small cell lung carcinoma to the breast, IgG-4 related breast disease, breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, granular cell tumor, pleomorphic sarcoma, adenomyoepithelioma, post-radiation angiosarcoma, and breast carcinoma after risk-reducing total mastectomy. Recent findings: It is essential for physicians to have knowledge of rare breast diagnoses and unusual breast disease presentations to formulate a complete differential diagnosis, recognize radiological-pathological concordance of these entities and provide appropriate patient care. Summary: Current literature on these rare described entities exists mainly as case reports, case series and small-scale studies. By sharing our findings, we hope to educate trainees in radiology, pathology and other fields across the continuum of care in radiologic-pathologic correlation, while also augmenting the existing literature on these rare entities.

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Am J Surg Pathol ; 45(10): 1357-1363, 2021 10 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34324455

RESUMO

Herpes viruses are known for infecting epithelial cells and manifesting as vesicles. However, herpes viruses can also infect stromal cells. While established in the ocular setting, cutaneous stromal herpes (deep herpes) is previously unreported and may evade clinical and microscopic detection. We searched for skin biopsies with herpes stromal disease. Clinical information was retrieved via electronic medical records and pathology records system. Hematoxylin and eosin slides, immunohistochemical staining, and polymerase chain reaction detection of viral DNA was performed. We identified 12 specimens from 10 patients with cutaneous stromal herpes simplex virus 1/2 (n=7) or varicella-zoster virus infection (n=5). The most common site involved was the buttocks/perianal region (n=6). Ulceration was a frequent dermatologic finding (n=8). Pyoderma gangrenosum was clinically suspected in 6 specimens (50%). Eight patients (80%) were immunosuppressed. Biopsies frequently demonstrated a dense dermal mixed inflammatory infiltrate with subcutaneous extension and enlarged cells with viral cytopathic changes confirmed by herpes simplex virus 1/2 or varicella-zoster virus immunohistochemistry (n=10) or polymerase chain reaction (n=2). Most specimens (67%) lacked evidence of characteristic epidermal keratinocyte infection. This study presents the first known report of the ability of herpes virus to infect deep stromal cells of the dermis. We raise awareness of cutaneous stromal herpes in patients presenting with atypical clinical lesions, particularly while immunocompromised. Establishing the correct diagnosis is critical for initiating therapy.


Assuntos
Derme/virologia , Herpes Simples/virologia , Herpesvirus Humano 1/patogenicidade , Herpesvirus Humano 2/patogenicidade , Herpesvirus Humano 3/patogenicidade , Células Estromais/virologia , Infecção pelo Vírus da Varicela-Zoster/virologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Antivirais/uso terapêutico , DNA Viral/genética , Derme/efeitos dos fármacos , Derme/patologia , Feminino , Herpes Simples/diagnóstico , Herpes Simples/tratamento farmacológico , Herpesvirus Humano 1/efeitos dos fármacos , Herpesvirus Humano 1/genética , Herpesvirus Humano 2/efeitos dos fármacos , Herpesvirus Humano 2/genética , Herpesvirus Humano 3/efeitos dos fármacos , Herpesvirus Humano 3/genética , Interações Hospedeiro-Patógeno , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Células Estromais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Estromais/patologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Infecção pelo Vírus da Varicela-Zoster/diagnóstico , Infecção pelo Vírus da Varicela-Zoster/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto Jovem
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Hum Pathol ; 93: 65-73, 2019 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31430493

RESUMO

EWSR1 is a 'promiscuous' gene that can fuse with many different partner genes in phenotypically identical tumors or partner with the same genes in morphologically and behaviorally different neoplasms. Our study set out to examine the EWSR1 fusions identified at our institution over a 3-year period, using various methods, their association with specific entities and possible detection of novel partners and associations. Sixty-three consecutive cases investigated for EWSR1 gene fusions between 2015 and 2018 at our institution were included in this study. Fusions were identified by either break-apart fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH), our clinical RNA-based assay for fusion transcript detection or both. Twenty-eight cases were concurrently tested by FISH and NGS, 24 were tested by FISH alone and 11 by NGS alone. Of the 28 cases with dual testing, 24 were positive by both assays for an EWSR1 gene fusion, 3 cases were discordant with a positive FISH assay and a negative NGS assay, and 1 case was discordant with a negative FISH assay but a positive NGS assay. Three novel fusions were identified: a complex rearrangement involving three genes (EWSR1/RBFOX2/ERG) in Ewing sarcoma, a EWSR1/TCF7L2 fusion in a colon adenocarcinoma, and a EWSR1/TFEB fusion in a translocation-associated renal cell carcinoma. Both colonic adenocarcinoma and renal cell carcinoma had not been previously associated with EWSR1 rearrangements to our knowledge. In a subset of cases, detection of a specific partner had an impact on the histological diagnosis and patient management. In our experience, the use of a targeted NGS-based fusion assay is superior to EWSR1 break-apart FISH for the detection of known and novel EWSR1 rearrangements and fusion partners, particularly given the emerging understanding that distinct fusion partners result in different diseases with distinct prognostic and therapeutic implications.


Assuntos
Adenocarcinoma/patologia , Rearranjo Gênico/genética , Proteína EWS de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , Sarcoma de Ewing/metabolismo , Adenocarcinoma/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Proteínas de Ligação a Calmodulina/genética , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Sequenciamento de Nucleotídeos em Larga Escala/métodos , Humanos , Hibridização in Situ Fluorescente/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Proteínas de Fusão Oncogênica/genética , Prognóstico , Sarcoma de Ewing/diagnóstico , Sarcoma de Ewing/genética , Adulto Jovem
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Front Immunol ; 6: 620, 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26779180

RESUMO

Mast cells are immune cells of the myeloid lineage and are present in connective tissues throughout the body. The activation and degranulation of mast cells significantly modulates many aspects of physiological and pathological conditions in various settings. With respect to normal physiological functions, mast cells are known to regulate vasodilation, vascular homeostasis, innate and adaptive immune responses, angiogenesis, and venom detoxification. On the other hand, mast cells have also been implicated in the pathophysiology of many diseases, including allergy, asthma, anaphylaxis, gastrointestinal disorders, many types of malignancies, and cardiovascular diseases. This review summarizes the current understanding of the role of mast cells in many pathophysiological conditions.

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BMJ Case Rep ; 20152015 Aug 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26318171

RESUMO

Polyomavirus nephropathy is commonly seen in the renal allograft setting but is uncommon in native kidneys. This paper describes polyomavirus nephropathy that developed in the native kidneys of a patient following immunosuppressive therapy for rheumatoid arthritis/Sjögren's syndrome associated lung disease. The patient presented with dyspnoea and a slow steady rise in serum creatinine. Owing to chronic immunosuppression, calcineurin-inhibitor toxicity was suspected. However, renal biopsy revealed polyomavirus nephropathy. The treatment of choice, lowered immunosuppression, was complicated by exacerbation of the patient's lung disease. This case highlights features of polyomavirus nephropathy in the native kidney, as well as the difficulty in its treatment when immunosuppressive treatment is necessary for medical comorbidities.


Assuntos
Imunossupressores/efeitos adversos , Nefropatias/complicações , Infecções Oportunistas/complicações , Infecções por Polyomavirus/complicações , Polyomavirus , Artrite Reumatoide/complicações , Artrite Reumatoide/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Ácido Micofenólico/efeitos adversos , Ácido Micofenólico/análogos & derivados , Fibrose Pulmonar/complicações , Tacrolimo/efeitos adversos
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