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A female in her 60's presented with a left-sided breast mass. A core needle biopsy specimen showed diffuse proliferation of a round cell tumor, which was positive for vimentin, NKX2.2, BCOR, and focal CD99 on immunohistochemistry (IHC). No fusion genes of the Ewing family sarcomas were detected. With a tentative diagnosis of primary breast sarcoma (PBS), total mastectomy was performed after chemotherapy. The resected tissues showed proliferation of round or spindle-shaped tumor cells with a high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio, exhibiting solid and fascicular arrangements but no epithelial component or organoid pattern. While IHC indicated no particular histological diagnosis, genomic examination revealed gene alterations in MED12 p.G44D, MLL2 (KMT2D) p.T1496fs*27, and EGFR variant III (vIII). Moreover, a retrospective IHC study showed overexpression of EGFRvIII. A malignant phyllodes tumor (PT) with extensive sarcomatous overgrowth was indicated as an integrative diagnosis. This is a rare case of a malignant PT harboring EGFRvIII. The present case provides an importance of accurate diagnosis and genomic analysis of rare breast tumors, as malignant PT and PBS are different in its treatment strategy and prognosis.

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mutation (POLEmut) subtype, MMR-deficient (MMR-d) subtype as classified by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), and a high tumor mutation burden (TMB-high) potentially benefit from immunotherapy. However, characteristics of the cytological morphology within these populations remain unknown. Methods: DNA extracted from formalin-fixed paraffinembedded tissues was subjected to next-generation sequencing analysis. Genomic mutations related to gynecological cancers, TMB, and microsatellite instability were analyzed and were placed in four TCGA classification types. The following morphological cytological investigations were conducted on endometrial cancer using a liquid-based preparation method, prior to the commencement of initial treatment: (i) cytological backgrounds; (ii) differences between each count of neutrophils and lymphocytes as described below. Results: Insignificant differences in the cytological background patterns of TCGA groups and TMB status were found. Although there was no significant difference in neutrophil count (p = 0.955) in the TCGA groups, POLEmut and MMR-d had significantly higher lymphocyte counts than no specific molecular profile (NSMP) (p = 0.019 and 0.037, respectively); furthermore, p53mut also tended to be significant (p = 0.064). Lymphocyte counts in TMB-high were also significantly greater than TMB-low (p = 0.002). POLEmut showed a positive correlation between TMB levels and lymphocyte counts. For predicting patients with POLEmut plus MMRd, lymphocyte counts demonstrated a superior diagnostic accuracy of area under the curve (AUC) (0.70, 95% CI: 0.57-0.84), with a cutoff value of 26 high-power field. Conclusion: Lymphocyte count using liquid-based cytology for patients with endometrial cancer may predict POLEmut plus MMR-d of TCGA groups and TMB-high in those who can benefit from immunotherapy. 2024 S. Karger AG, Basel.

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Background/Aim: Among the four genomic subtypes of endometrial cancer, distinguishing between the DNA polymerase epsilon mutation (POLEmut) and no specific molecular profile (NSMP) subtypes requires genomic profiling owing to the lack of surrogate immunohistochemical markers. We have previously found that, histologically, the POLEmut-subtype exhibits surface epithelial slackening (SES). Therefore, to improve subtype identification, we aimed to extract cytological features corresponding to SES in POLEmut-subtype cervical cytology specimens. Materials and Methods: We analyzed 104 endometrial cancer cervical cytology specimens, with integrative diagnosis confirmation via histology, immunohistochemistry, and genomic profiling. Cytological features were evaluated for the presence of atypical glandular cells, atypical cell appearance in single cells and clusters, and cytological SES and the presence of tumor-infiltrating inflammatory cells in clusters. Results: Based on cervical cytology, the POLEmut- and p53mutsubtypes exhibited more frequent atypical cells in smaller clusters, giant tumor cells, and cytological SES patterns than the NSMP-subtype. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes were frequent in the POLEmut- and mismatch repair-deficient subtypes. Conclusion: Histologically-detected SES as well as other endometrial cancer features may be preserved in the atypical cell clusters observed in cervical cytology specimens. Cytological detection of SES and of smaller clusters of atypical cells and inflammatory cells with moderate atypia are suggestive of POLEmut-subtype. Integrative diagnosis including genomic profiling remains critical for diagnostic confirmation.

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<p>Hemorrhagic pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs) are rare, accounting for 1.1%-8.0% of all PA cases. They are reported to occur more frequently in older populations, with a male predominance. In this study, we report a case of a 14-year-old boy who presented with a headache, vertigo, and diplopia. As per his brain computed tomography scan, a small hematoma was observed in the left inferior cerebellar peduncle. Follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed repeated minor bleeding from the lesion and mild expansion, with no neurological deficits. Four years later, the patient developed nausea, vomiting, and left abducens palsy. MRI revealed a mulberry-shaped mass surrounded by a hypointense rim, suggesting a cavernous angioma. The lesion was surgically resected via midline occipital craniotomy with the opening of the cerebellomedullary fissure. Histopathological examination of the lesion revealed PA. Next-generation sequencing analyses revealed that PAs harbored mutations in the <i>ARID1A</i>, <i>ATM</i>, and <i>POLE</i> genes but not in the <i>BRAF</i> gene. To the best of our knowledge, there are yet no reported studies on these mutations in PAs to date. Thus, PA should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cerebellar hemorrhage, especially in young adults and children. </p>

DOI： 10.2176/jns-nmc.2023-0152

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Background: The long non-coding RNA metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1) is a cancer biomarker. Furthermore, fusion of the MALAT1 gene with glioma-associated oncogene 1 (GLI1) is a diagnostic marker of plexiform fibromyxoma and gastroblastoma; however, the function of this fusion gene remains unexplored. Method: In this study, we elucidate the structure and function of the MALAT1::GLI1 fusion gene. To this end, we determined a transcriptional start site (TSS) and promoter region for truncated GLI1 expression using rapid amplification of the 5' cDNA end and a luciferase reporter assay in cultured cells transfected with a plasmid harboring the MALAT1::GLI1 fusion gene. Results: We found that the TATA box, ETS1 motif, and TSS were located in MALAT1 and that MALAT1 exhibited transcriptional activity and induced expression of GLI1 from the MALAT1::GLI1 fusion gene. Truncated GLI1, lacking SUMOylation and SUFU binding sites and located in the nucleus, upregulated mRNA expression of GLI1 target genes in the hedgehog signaling pathway. Conclusions: We demonstrate a distinct and alternative function of MALAT1 as a transcriptional promoter for expression of the MALAT1::GLI1 fusion gene. Our findings will aid future research on MALAT1 and its fusion gene partners.

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症例は14歳男児。バスケットボール中に頭部を負傷した後、頭痛、めまい、複視を呈した。CTで左下小脳小帯に小さな血腫を認めた。MRIによる経過観察では、血腫からの軽度の出血と軽度の拡張を繰り返されたが、神経学的障害は認められなかった。しかし、4年後に悪心、嘔吐、左外転麻痺を発症した。MRIにより腫瘤が認められ、mulberry-shaped腫瘍が示唆された。病変は外科的切除された。病変の病理組織学的検査の結果、毛様細胞性星細胞腫が認められた。次世代シーケンス解析の結果、毛様細胞性星細胞腫はARIDIA遺伝子、ATM遺伝子、POLE遺伝子変異を有していたが、BRAJ遺伝子には変異は認められなかった。

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Background: As liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimens harbor high-quality DNA, genomic analysis using LBC specimens is beneficial for integrative diagnosis. This study aimed to clarify the feasibility of LBC specimens for a bimodal application of DNA- and RNA-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) panels. Methods: LBC specimens were prepared from cultured human cancer HEC59 cells using commercially available fixatives (Cellprep, CytoRich Red, and SurePath solutions), and were subjected to NGS for a feasibility study. Clinical LBC specimens of thyroid and salivary gland tumors were prepared using CytoRich Red solution. After DNA and RNA extraction, NGS analyses were performed in a single run using combined DNA- and RNA-based custom-made cancer panels for the detection of gene mutations and fusions. Results: High-quality DNA and RNA were obtained, and the expected gene mutations and fusions were detected in HEC59 cells using all types of LBC fixatives. Most available clinical cases (18 out of 20) exhibited pathogenic gene mutations (15 cases) and fusion genes (3 cases) using the bimodal DNA- and RNA-based panels. Overall, 18 cases (90%) showed oncogenic mutations or fusion genes of diagnostic values. Conclusion: Simultaneous application of bimodal DNA- and RNA-based gene panels was useful in NGS analysis using residual LBC specimens for integrative diagnosis. Residual LBC specimens for genomic analysis, including fusion gene analysis, are particularly useful for obtaining genomic information before surgical resection.

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Amplification of the epidermal growth factor receptor gene (EGFR) and its variants are the most commonly detected pathogenic gene alterations in glioblastoma. Herein, we report a case of molecularly defined glioblastoma harboring an EGFR variant III (EGFRvIII) without EGFR amplification. The initial histological diagnosis was isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype low-grade glioma, due to an absence of anaplasia, necrosis, and microvascular proliferation, and a low Ki-67 labeling index. DNA-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel analysis revealed a TERTp promoter mutation but no EGFR mutation or amplification, supporting the diagnosis of “molecular glioblastoma.” However, RNA-based NGS panel analysis revealed mRNA expression of EGFRvIII. Therefore, the final integrative diagnosis was glioblastoma with non-amplified EGFRvIII. Our report suggests that non-amplified EGFRvIII might be an early molecular event in glioblastoma tumorigenesis. In addition to the usual DNA-based analysis, RNA-based analysis is required to identify exon-skipping EGFR variants without EGFR amplification.

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Endometrial cancers are classified into mismatch repair (MMR) deficient- (MMRd), p53 mutation- (p53mut), DNA polymerase epsilon (POLE) mutation (POLEmut), and no specific molecular profile (NSMP) subtypes according to The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The distinction between POLEmut and NSMP subtypes is made on the basis of molecular analysis because the specific histological and immunohistochemical features of these two subtypes are still unknown. In this study, we analyzed histological features by scoring the presence of a mucinous pool, giant cells, clear cells, keratinization, neutrophilic abscess, and surface proliferating pattern in 82 cases of endometrial cancers in which an integrative diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemistry and genomic profiles showing POLE mutations, tumor mutation burden, and microsatellite instability. In contrast to the hierarchical branching of micropapillary proliferation observed in serous carcinoma, POLEmut-subtype endometrioid carcinomas often showed a surface epithelial slackening (SES) pattern in the tumor cells facing the uterine surface. The POLEmut subtype exhibited higher scores for clear cells and SES patterns than the other three subtypes. The scores for giant cells, clear cells, and the SES pattern were significantly higher in the POLEmut subtype than in the NSMP subtype, suggesting that these morphometric parameters are useful for differentiating POLEmut- and NSMP-subtype endometrioid carcinomas, although genomic profiling is still necessary for a definite molecular diagnosis.

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Objective: For patients with endometrial cancer, the POLE (polymerase epsilon) mutation (POLEmut)-subtype, one of four molecular-analysis-based categories in the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), has the best prognosis. The following histological characteristics are typically observed in endometroid carcinoma cases with the POLEmut-subtype: (1) the presence of tumour giant cells, (2) numerous tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and/or peri-tumoral lymphocytes, and (3) a high grade. However, in the context of cytology, the morphological characteristics of this subtype remain unknown. Methods: DNA extracted from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues was subjected to next-generation sequencing analysis and categorised according to the TCGA classifications. Genomic mutation, tumour mutation burden (TMB), and microsatellite instability were also assessed. Cytological specimens of resected uteri obtained using the Papanicolaou method were histologically separated into three types. Results: Seven out of 112 patients (6%) with endometrial cancer were diagnosed with the POLEmut-subtype between January 2019 and August 2021. Tumour giant cells were observed in three cases (43%) on histology and cytology. TIL and/or peritumoral lymphocytes with inflammatory cells were detected in five cases (71%) on histology and three cases (43%) on cytology. Cases in which these three characteristics were observed on both cytology and histology may have belonged to the POLEmut-subtype. There were no cases in which these characteristics were absent on histology but present on cytology. TMB tended to be higher in cases when the three characteristics were observed in both cytological and histological findings. Conclusions: Preoperative endometrial cytology highlighted the characteristics of the POLEmut-subtype in the histological analysis of resected uterine specimens and has the potential to play an important role in treatment decisions.

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This study evaluated the feasibility and clinical utility of liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimens via endoscopic ultrasound–guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) for next-generation sequencing (NGS) of pancreatic cancer (PC). We prospectively evaluated the performance of DNA extraction and NGS using EUS-FNB samples obtained from PC. Thirty-three consecutive patients with PC who underwent EUS-FNB at our hospital were enrolled. DNA samples were obtained from 96.8% of the patients. When stratified with a variant allele frequency (VAF) > 10% tumor burden, the NGS success rate was 76.7% (n = 23) in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), 83.3% (n = 25) in LBC, and 76.7% (n = 23) in frozen samples. The overall NGS success rate was 86.7% (n = 26) using FFPE, LBC, or frozen samples. The detection rates for the main mutated genes were as follows: 86.7% for KRAS, 73.3% for TP53, 66.7% for CDKN2A, 36.7% for SMAD4, and 16.7% for ARID1A. LBC had the highest median value of VAF (23.5%) for KRAS and TP53. PC mutation analysis using NGS was successfully performed using LBC compared with FFPE and frozen samples. This approach provides an alternative and affordable source of molecular testing materials.

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Background: Telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter (TERTp) mutations are a biological marker of glioblastoma; however, the prognostic significance of TERTp mutational status is controversial. We evaluated this impact by retrospectively analyzing the outcomes of patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)- and TERTp-wild-type glioblastomas. Methods: Using custom next-generation sequencing, we analyzed 208 glioblastoma samples harboring wild-type IDH. Results: TERTp mutations were detected in 143 samples (68.8%). The remaining 65 (31.2%) were TERTp-wild-type. Among the TERTp-wild-type glioblastoma samples, we observed a significant difference in median progression-free survival (18.6 and 11.4 months, respectively) and overall survival (not reached and 15.7 months, respectively) in patients with and without phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) loss and/or mutation. Patients with TERTp-wild-type glioblastomas with PTEN loss and/or mutation were younger and had higher Karnofsky Performance Status scores than those without PTEN loss and/or mutation. We divided the patients with TERTp-wild-type into 3 clusters using unsupervised hierarchical clustering: Good (PTEN and TP53 alterations; lack of CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) alterations), intermediate (PTEN alterations, CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion, lack of PDGFRA, and TP53 alterations), and poor (PDGFRA and TP53 alterations, CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion, and lack of PTEN alterations) outcomes. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis indicated that these clusters significantly correlated with the overall survival of TERTp-wild-type glioblastoma patients. Conclusions: Here, we report that PTEN loss and/or mutation is the most useful marker for predicting favorable outcomes in patients with IDH- and TERTp-wild-type glioblastomas. The combination of 4 genes, PTEN, TP53, CDKN2A/B, and PDGFRA, is important for the molecular classification and individual prognosis of patients with IDH- and TERTp-wild-type glioblastomas.

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Many variants of uncertain significance (VUS) have been detected in clinical cancer cases using next-generation sequencing-based cancer gene panel analysis. One strategy for the elucidation of VUS is the functional analysis of cultured cancer cell lines that harbor targeted gene variants using genome editing. Genome editing is a powerful tool for creating desired gene alterations in cultured cancer cell lines. However, the efficiency of genome editing varies substantially among cell lines of interest. We performed comparative studies to determine the optimal editing conditions for the introduction of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) variants in human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) cell lines. After monitoring the copy numbers of PDGFRA and the expression level of the PDGFRα protein, four GBM cell lines (U-251 MG, KNS-42, SF126, and YKG-1 cells) were selected for the study. To compare the editing efficiency in these GBM cell lines, the modes of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-associated protein 9 (Cas9) delivery (plasmid vs. ribonucleoprotein (RNP)), methods of transfection (lipofection vs. electroporation), and usefulness of cell sorting were then evaluated. Herein, we demonstrated that electroporation-mediated transfer of Cas9 with single-guide RNA (Cas9 RNP complex) could sufficiently edit a target nucleotide substitution, irrespective of cell sorting. As the Cas9 RNP complex method showed a higher editing efficiency than the Cas9 plasmid lipofection method, it was the optimal method for single-nucleotide editing in human GBM cell lines under our experimental conditions.

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Background: We aimed to evaluate the mutation profile, transcriptional variants, and prognostic impact of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene in isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-wildtype glioblastomas (GBMs). Methods: We sequenced EGFR, evaluated the EGFR splicing profile using a next-generation sequencing oncopanel, and analyzed the outcomes in 138 grade IV IDH-wildtype GBM cases. Results: EGFR mutations were observed in 10% of GBMs. A total of 23.9% of the GBMs showed EGFR amplification. Moreover, 25% of the EGFR mutations occurred in the kinase domain. Notably, EGFR alterations were a predictor of good prognosis (p = 0.035). GBM with EGFR alterations was associated with higher Karnofsky Performance Scale scores (p = 0.014) and lower Ki-67 scores (p = 0.005) than GBM without EGFR alterations. EGFRvIII positivity was detected in 21% of EGFR-amplified GBMs. We identified two other EGFR variants in GBM cases with deletions of exons 6–7 (Δe 6–7) and exons 2–14 (Δe 2–14). In one case, the initial EGFRvIII mutation transformed into an EGFR Δe 2–14 mutation during recurrence. Conclusions: We found that the EGFR gene profiles of GBM differ among cohorts and that EGFR alterations are good prognostic markers of overall survival in patients with IDH-wildtype GBM. Additionally, we identified rare EGFR variants with longitudinal and temporal transformations of EGFRvIII.

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POLE mutation-type endometrial cancer is characterized by an extremely high tumor mutation burden. Most POLE mutation-type endometrial cancers are histologically endometrioid carcinomas, and POLE mutation-type carcinosarcomas are rare among endometrial cancers. We report a case of endometrial and pelvic cancer in a 53-year-old woman who was analyzed using next-generating sequencing. The endometrial lesion harbored a p.T457del POLE mutation with an elevated tumor mutation burden and low microsatellite instability. The pelvic lesion showed divergent histological features, consisting of high-grade endometrioid carcinoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma, and chondrosarcoma. In addition to the common POLE mutation detected in the endometrial lesion, the pelvic lesion in each element showed additional gene mutations in a hierarchical manner. Therefore, it is indicated that the p.T457del POLE mutation is a pathogenic mutation and may be related to POLE mutation-induced carcinogenesis and divergent morphogenesis in endometrial cancer.

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Background: The microbial population of the intestinal tract and its relationship to specific diseases has been extensively studied during the past decade. However, reports characterizing the bile microbiota are rare. This study aims to investigate the microbiota composition in patients with pancreaticobiliary cancers and benign diseases by 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and to evaluate its potential value as a biomarker for the cancer of the bile duct, pancreas, and gallbladder. Results: We enrolled patients who were diagnosed with cancer, cystic lesions, and inflammation of the pancreaticobiliary tract. The study cohort comprised 244 patients. We extracted microbiome-derived DNA from the bile juice in surgically resected gallbladders. The microbiome composition was not significantly different according to lesion position and cancer type in terms of alpha and beta diversity. We found a significant difference in the relative abundance of Campylobacter, Citrobacter, Leptotrichia, Enterobacter, Hungatella, Mycolicibacterium, Phyllobacterium and Sphingomonas between patients without and with lymph node metastasis. Conclusions: There was a significant association between the relative abundance of certain microbes and overall survival prognosis. These microbes showed association with good prognosis in cholangiocarcinoma, but with poor prognosis in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and vice versa. Our findings suggest that pancreaticobiliary tract cancer patients have an altered microbiome composition, which might be a biomarker for distinguishing malignancy.

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Background: As liquid-based cytology (LBC) specimens preserve high-quality DNA, clinical sequencing of LBC specimens using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is becoming a common strategy. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of NGS-based custom-made panels for evaluating MUC promoter methylation in LBC specimens. Methods: Thirty-one patients with pancreatic cancer were enrolled in the study. Cancer tissue samples were obtained using endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration/biopsy (EUS-FNA/FNB). LBC, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), and fresh frozen specimens were prepared for DNA extraction after pathological diagnosis. These specimens were then subjected to NGS analysis using custom-made cancer gene screening and methylation panels comprising 28 cancer-related genes and 13 gene promoter regions, including MUC1, MUC2, and MUC4. Results: The success rate of NGS using the cancer gene panel was comparable among the LBC, FFPE, and frozen specimens, and the presence of cancer cell-derived somatic mutations in each specimen was confirmed. The specimens were then tested using a methylation panel that revealed the sequential methylation status of CpG islands located in the promoter regions of MUC genes. The methylation status results obtained from LBC specimens were almost comparable with those from FFPE and frozen specimens. Conclusions: MUC and other gene methylation analyses using an NGS-based panel were successfully performed in residual LBC specimens obtained by EUS-FNA/FNB. Therefore, this approach provides an alternative source of molecular tests for gene mutations and methylation, especially in the pancreatic cancers, which are often unresectable and unsuitable for obtaining FFPE specimens.

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We reported a case of molecularly defined isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant astrocytoma that recurred twice with aggressive behavior and increased anaplastic morphology. Primary and recurrent tumors were analyzed using custom-made DNA-based cancer gene and RNA-based fusion panels for next-generation sequencing (NGS). NGS analyses revealed that recurrent astrocytoma, in addition to IDH1 and tumor protein 53 mutations detected in the primary lesion, harbored cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor (CDKN) 2 A/B homozygous deletion and neurotrophic tropomyosin receptor kinase 2 (NTRK2) fusion genes that consisted of golgin A1- and cyclin-dependent kinase 5 regulatory subunit associated protein 2-NTRK2 fusions. Anaplasia and necrosis were observed in the recurrent tumors, but not in the primary lesion. Therefore, the integrative diagnosis was primary IDH-mutant astrocytoma grade 2 and recurrent IDH-mutant astrocytoma grade 4 with NTRK2 fusions. This is a worthwhile report describing a case of IDH-mutant astrocytoma that showed genomic evolution during tumor recurrence. Our report suggests that NTRK fusion and CDKN2A/B homozygous deletion promote high-grade transformation and indicate an unfavorable prognosis of IDH-mutant astrocytoma.

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<p>Rapid technological advances in molecular biology, including next-generation sequencing, have identified key genetic alterations in central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Accordingly, the fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) CNS tumor classification was published in 2021. We analyzed 303 patients with diffuse glioma using an amplicon-based glioma-tailored gene panel for detecting 1p/19q codeletion and driver gene mutations such as <i>IDH1/2</i>, <i>TERTp</i>, <i>EGFR</i>, and <i>CDKN2A/B</i> on a single platform. Within glioblastomas (GBMs), the most commonly mutated genes were <i>TERTp</i>, <i>TP53</i>, <i>PTEN</i>, <i>NF1</i>, and <i>PDGFRA</i>, which was the most frequently mutated tyrosine kinase receptor in GBM, followed by <i>EGFR</i>. The genes that most commonly showed evidence of loss were <i>PTEN</i>, <i>CDKN2A/B</i>, and <i>RB1</i>, whereas the genes that most commonly showed evidence of gain/amplification were <i>EGFR</i>, <i>PDGFRA</i>, and <i>CDK4</i>. In 22 grade III oligodendroglial tumors, 3 (14%) patients had <i>CDKN2A/B</i> homozygous deletion, and 4 (18%) patients had <i>ARID1A</i> mutation. In grade III oligodendroglial tumors, an <i>ARID1A</i> mutation was associated with worse progression-free survival. Reclassification based on the WHO 2021 classification resulted in 62.5% of grade II/III <i>isocitrate dehydrogenase</i> (<i>IDH</i>) -wildtype astrocytomas being classified as <i>IDH</i>-wildtype GBM and 37.5% as not elsewhere classified. In summary, our glioma-tailored gene panel was applicable for molecular diagnosis in the WHO 2021 classification. In addition, we successfully reclassified the 303 diffuse glioma cases based on the WHO 2021 classification and clarified the genetic profile of diffuse gliomas in the Japanese population.</p>

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日本人患者のびまん性神経膠腫にみられる、分子遺伝学的プロファイルについて調査した。著者等の大学で収集した、びまん性神経膠腫患者303例の腫瘍組織試料を用いて、神経膠腫に特化した遺伝子パネルから、分子遺伝学的プロファイルを解析した。その結果、膠芽腫(GBM)患者185例に最も変異が多く認められた遺伝子は、TERTp遺伝子、TP53遺伝子、PTEN遺伝子、NF1遺伝子とPDGFRA遺伝子であった。また、欠失が最も多く認められた遺伝子は、PTEN遺伝子およびCDKN2A/B及びRB1遺伝子で、増加/増幅が最も多く認められた遺伝子は、EGFR遺伝子とPDGFRA遺伝子およびCDK4遺伝子であった。さらに、グレードIII乏突起膠腫22例のうち3例には、CDKN2A/B遺伝子のホモ接合性欠失が、4例にはARID1A遺伝子変異が検出され、ARID1A遺伝子変異が無増悪生存転帰不良と関連することが示唆された。なお、WHO脳腫瘍分類2021により、グレードII/IIIでIDH野生型星状細胞腫の62.5%が、IDH野生型のGBMに再分類された。本報により、神経膠腫に特化した遺伝子パネルが、WHO脳腫瘍分類2021に準じた分子診断に適用可能であることが確認された。

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Primary vaginal carcinosarcoma (VCS) is an extremely rare and aggressive tumor consisting of admixed malignant epithelial and mesenchymal elements. We report a case of VCS that was subjected to analysis by immunohistochemistry and next-generation sequencing (NGS). A 53-year-old woman with post-menopausal vaginal bleeding underwent surgical excision followed by concurrent chemoradiation. A well demarcated tumor was growing in a discontinuous fashion at a location some distance from both the cervix and vulva. Microscopically, the tumor consisted of adenocarcinoma components and sarcoma components consisting of a sheet-like growth of spindle-shaped cells, and we diagnosed this tumor as primary vaginal carcinosarcoma. NGS analysis of each component identified the following variants, TP53, PIK3CA, KRAS and FBXW7. A comparison of microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutation burden (TMB) showed that within both tissues the sarcomatous components had a higher MSI and TMB than the carcinomatous components. This case supports “a monoclonal theory” with the genome profile being similar to other malignant mixed Müllerian tumors.

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Background: Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) is the second most frequently mutated tyrosine kinase receptor in glioblastoma (GBM). However, the prognostic impact of PDGFRA amplification on GBM patients remains unclear. Herein, we evaluated this impact by retrospectively analyzing outcomes of patients with IDH wild-type GBM. Methods: Using a custom-made oncopanel, we evaluated PDGFRA gain/amplification in 107 GBM samples harboring wild-type IDH, along with MGMT promoter (MGMTp) methylation status. Results: We detected PDGFRA gain/amplification in 31 samples (29.0%). PDGFRA gain/amplification predicted poor prognosis (P =. 003). Compared to unamplified PDGFRA, PDGFRA gain/amplification in GBM was associated with higher patient age (P =. 031), higher Ki-67 score (P =. 019), and lower extent of surgical resection (P =. 033). Unmethylated MGMTp also predicted poor prognosis (P =. 005). As PDGFRA gain/amplification and unmethylated MGMTp were independent factors for poor prognosis in multivariate analyses, we grouped GBM cases based on PDGFRA and MGMTp status: poor (PDGFRA gain/amplification and unmethylated MGMTp), intermediate (PDGFRA gain/amplification or unmethylated MGMTp), and good (PDGFRA intact and methylated MGMTp) prognosis. The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis indicated that these groups significantly correlated with the OS of GBM patients (P <. 001). Conclusions: Here we report that PDGFRA gain/amplification is a predictor of poor prognosis in IDH wild-type GBM. Combining PDGFRA gain/amplification with MGMTp methylation status improves individual prognosis prediction in patients with IDH wild-type GBM.

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DOI： 10.1111/pin.13197

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DOI： 10.3389/pore.2021.1610013

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DOI： 10.1177/10668969211007569

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DOI： 10.1186/s40792-020-00966-y

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DOI： 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-19-1247

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DOI： 10.3892/ol.2018.9538

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目的:甲状腺結節に対するLBCプレップ2を用いた報告はほとんどみられない。今回われわれは、LBCプレップ2を使用した甲状腺穿刺吸引細胞診での診断精度と細胞像の特徴を検討した。方法:2011年6月〜2015年5月に甲状腺穿刺吸引細胞診を施行した887病変を対象とした。LBCプレップ2を用いて標本を作製し、甲状腺癌取り扱い規約第7版を用いて判定を行った。成績:887病変のうち組織診断と対比できた204病変は意義不明を除くと感度98.0%、特異度89.3%、正診率96.6%であった。赤血球の多くは溶血し、その破砕物が背景に出現していた。コロイドの性状はBDシュアパスTM法と一部異なっていた。腺腫様甲状腺腫の濾胞上皮細胞集塊辺縁にライトグリーン好染性の境界明瞭な基底膜様物質を認めた。乳頭癌の核所見は観察しやすくThinPrepTM法より優れていた。結論:LBCプレップ2を用いた当院での成績は他LBC法の報告に劣らなかった。細胞所見は他LBC法と異なる点があることに注意する必要がある。(著者抄録)

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鹿児島大学病院では、これからのゲノム医療に対応するため、産婦人科学教室と共同で婦人科腫瘍の遺伝子パネル検査の臨床研究を昨年から開始した。高品質のホルマリン固定パラフィン包埋検体を作成する取り組みや、液状処理細胞診検体を使用したパネル検査の基礎研究を行っている。当講座では独自の遺伝子パネル検査を開発し臨床研究に使用している。産婦人科学教室との臨床研究で使用したパネルは、分子標的薬関連・ミスマッチ修復関連・NCCNガイドライン関連遺伝子を含む60遺伝子と17ヶ所のマイクロサテライト領域を標的としたオリジナルの固形腫瘍専用の遺伝子パネル検査である。本稿では以下の項目で解説した。1)遺伝子パネル検査、2)類内膜腺癌で認められる遺伝子異常、3)カスタム遺伝子パネル検査。

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＜文献概要＞はじめに　今回,私(赤羽)が執筆するテーマは,"パラフィンブロックから病理組織診断とゲノム検査の両方の検査を両立させるには?"です.では,いきなり答えですが,完全に両立させる方法はありません……としてしまうと終ってしまいます.ですから頑張って続きを書きます.この病理組織診断とゲノム検査は,相反します.完全にそれぞれを理想的な状態で両立させるという意味では,"ありません"ということになってしまうわけです.というわけで,それぞれの落とし所を模索しながら本稿で述べたいと思います.

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ホスファチジルイノシトール3-キナーゼ(PI3K)経路に関わる遺伝子の変化は、さまざまな悪性腫瘍に認められている。そのため、治療標的や病理診断の補助マーカー、腫瘍マーカーとしても注目されるシグナル伝達経路である。本稿ではとくに、高率にPI3K経路の遺伝子に異常が認められる乳癌、子宮体部類内膜腺癌、神経膠腫について、実際の臨床例や臨床研究の結果とともに述べる。乳癌においてはPI3K経路の変異のほとんどがPIK3CAの変異であるが、AKT1変異を認めた乳癌の1例を経験したので提示したい。また子宮体部の類内膜腺癌は病理組織学的にはType 1とType 2に分類され、両者はゲノムプロファイルも異なることが知られている。当院のがん遺伝子診断外来症例のなかでERBB2増幅を認めたType 2類内膜腺癌の1例を経験したので紹介したい。神経膠腫は、先進的に分子異常と病理診断による統合診断がされてきた腫瘍である。神経膠芽腫におけるPI3K経路の異常としては、ホスファターゼテンシンホモログ(PTEN)に高頻度に機能欠失変異を認める。著者らの講座では脳腫瘍診断用の遺伝子パネル検査の臨床研究を行っており、そこから得られたPTENの知見も提示したい。(著者抄録)

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