کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5529401 | 1401696 | 2016 | 8 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
AimsWe provide morphological, immunohistochemical and molecular characterization of the 3rd “intermediate-grade” orbital meningeal melanocytoma, testing for the first time Vysis Melanoma FISH Probe Kit. We reviewed the literature in order to discuss the main differential diagnoses and to provide a better molecular description of these unusual tumors of difficult diagnosis and controversial management.MethodsHistochemical stains (Haematoxylin and Eosin, Perls, reticulin), immunohistochemistry (HMB45, p16, Melan-A, S100, EMA, Ki67, CD68), polymerase chain reaction amplification and sequence analysis (BRAF, exon 15; NRAS exons 2 and 3; c-KIT, exons 11, 13, 17, 18; GNAQ, exons 4 and 5; GNA11, exons 4 and 5) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (RREB1, 6p25; MYB, 6q23; CCND1, 11q13; CEP 6, 6p11.1-q11.1) were performed on paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed material.ResultsHistological diagnosis of “intermediate-grade” melanocytoma was supported by zonal necrosis and increased Ki67-index (12%). Immunophenotype: HMB45Â +Â (strong, >75%), Melan-AÂ +Â (strong, >75%), p16Â +Â (â¼20%), S100 â/+ (<5%), EMA â/+ (<5%), CD68 â (positive histiocytes). No gene mutations nor copy-number alterations were identified. The patient was asymptomatic and disease-free 3 years after total surgical excision.ConclusionsAdequate sampling and accurate immunohistochemical characterization are important for a correct diagnosis. Molecular analysis could provide important additional information (especially for “intermediate-grade” tumors), but further data are needed.
Journal: Pathology - Research and Practice - Volume 212, Issue 10, October 2016, Pages 946-953