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An Integrative Morphologic and Molecular Approach for Diagnosis and Subclassification of Rhabdomyosarcoma

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ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
Volume 146, Issue 8, Pages 953-959

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COLL AMER PATHOLOGISTS
DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2021-0183-RA

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This article summarizes the recent advances in molecular genetic alterations in rhabdomyosarcoma and introduces the differences in genotype and phenotype correlation as well as new subtypes. The current classification has been significantly influenced by genotype and phenotype correlation, recognizing that rhabdomyosarcoma is a group of histologically similar but biologically diverse entities.
Context.-Rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft tissue sarcoma of children, is currently classified into the following 4 subtypes: embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, spindle cell/sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma, and pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma, based on recent molecular genetic knowledge and morphologic features. Objective.-To highlight the most recent advances of molecular genetic alterations, and to familiarize pathologists with most recent genotype and phenotype correlation in rhabdomyosarcoma. Data Sources.-Data were derived from the World Health Organization Classification of Soft Tissue and Bone Tumors, fifth edition, recently published literature (PubMed), and clinical practice experience. Conclusions.-Current classification has been signifi- cantly impacted by genotype and phenotype correlation, especially with PAX-FOXO1 fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma versus fusion-negative rhabdomyosarcoma, and with the emergence of 3 distinct new subtypes of spindle cell/sclerosing rhabdomyosarcoma. Although all rhabdomyosarcomas were considered a single diagnostic entity in the past, they are now considered to be a group of histologically similar but biologically diverse entities because their clinical behavior and underlying molecular alterations dramatically differ. This review outlines recent molecular genetic developments, corresponding morphologic features, and current challenges faced by pathologists in daily practice.

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