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GENES CHROMOSOMES & CANCER
Volume 60, Issue 3, Pages 168-179Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/gcc.22908
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PEComa; perivascular epithelioid cell tumor; TFE3; TSC; uterus
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PEComas of the female genital tract are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that closely resemble smooth muscle tumors, making their diagnosis and treatment challenging. Molecular analysis plays a key role in distinguishing between different molecular groups and guiding targeted therapy options.
PEComas of the female genital tract are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that are most common in the uterus, but also may occur in other gynecologic locations. As they morphologically and immunohistochemically resemble smooth muscle tumors, distinction between the two entities is often challenging, and may be aided by molecular analysis. Thus far, two distinct molecular groups-classic PEComas with TSC mutations and TFE3-translocation associated PEComas with TFE3 fusions have been described. Recognition of the first group is imperative as these patients may benefit from targeted therapy with mTOR inhibitors, if malignant. This review will focus on recognition of the morphologic and immunophenotypic features of PEComas, as well as the role of molecular testing in their diagnosis and treatment, analysis of the different algorithms to predict behavior, and differential diagnosis.
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