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Myoepithelial Tumor of Soft Tissue With the Novel IRF2BP2::CDX1 Gene Fusion
Rana Naous1, Ricardo Diaz-Aragon2, Arivarasan Karunamurthy1
1Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA.
Abstract:
Myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue are mesenchymal tumors with characteristic gene fusions involving the EWSR1 or FUS gene in many cases. EWSR1-negative gene fusions are rarely reported in myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue. Herein, we report a novel gene fusion, IRF2BP2::CDX1, in a myoepithelial tumor of soft tissue in a 36-year-old female harboring rare morphologic findings, including multinucleated giant cells and microhemorrhages. Our case adds to the expanding pool of EWSR1-negative myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue. These rare tumors appear to share some histological features, including fascicular spindle cell arrangement with vascular changes. Our report further corroborates the clinicopathological characteristics and molecular features of such tumors.
Insights
This study identifies a novel gene fusion, IRF2BP2::CDX1, in an EWSR1-negative myoepithelial tumor of soft tissue. This finding expands the understanding of rare soft tissue neoplasms and their molecular underpinnings.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Genetics
- Pathology
Background:
- Myoepithelial tumors of soft tissue are mesenchymal neoplasms often characterized by EWSR1 or FUS gene fusions.
- EWSR1-negative gene fusions are infrequently documented in these rare tumors.
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