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JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM AND DIABETES OF SOUTH AFRICA
卷 26, 期 1, 页码 9-15出版社
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2020.1838161
关键词
paraganglioma; phaeochromocytoma; South Africa; succinate dehydrogenase
资金
- NHLS Research Trust Development Grant [00494643]
A substantial proportion of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas in the South African setting are likely associated with germline mutations in SDH genes. Immunohistochemical testing of tumor tissue can help identify this group for better prognosis and genetic counseling.
Introduction: A substantial proportion of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas are associated with underlying germline mutations, of which the majority are due to mutations in one of the genes in the succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) complex. A commercially available immunohistochemical stain for SDHB has excellent correlation with SDH gene mutation status when staining is lost. This abnormal loss of staining can identify potential familial tumours and tumours with a higher risk of malignant behaviour. The prevalence of SDH deficiency in the South African setting has not been published previously. Methods: A retrospective laboratory-based study at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town used immunohistochemistry on archived tumour tissue to assess loss of SDHB staining in phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas submitted to the histopathology laboratory (National Health Laboratory Service) between 2005 and 2015. Results: Tumour tissue from 52 patients was tested. In total, 36% showed loss of staining. Loss of staining was significantly correlated with a younger age at presentation (z = -3.59, p < 0.001). The median age of those who showed loss of staining was 26 years (IQR 21-41), compared with 50.5 years (IQR 36-61) for those who showed retained staining. The interobserver agreement in the interpretation of the immunohistochemical stain was excellent (Cohen's kappa = 0.917; 95% confidence interval, 0.81-1, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Approximately one-third of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas in our setting are likely to be associated with germline mutations in one of the SDH genes. Immunohistochemical testing of tumour tissue can identify this group to allow better prognostication and appropriate genetic testing and counselling.
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