Richárd Kiss, Tamás Micsik, Gábor Bedics, Gergő Papp, Monika Csóka, Zoltán Jenővári, Sándor Szabó, Tamás Tornóczki, Gordan Vujanic, Levente Kuthi
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Abstract
Thyroid-like follicular renal cell carcinoma (TLFRCC), an emerging subtype of renal cell carcinoma, presents diagnostic challenges due to its resemblance to normal thyroid tissue. Here, we report a rare case of TLFRCC in a pediatric patient, a demographic rarely affected by this subtype. Histologically resembling a typical TLFRCC, our case exhibited unique features including post-neuroblastoma development, occurrence in a male teenager, and diffuse MelanA expression, which has not been previously reported in TLFRCC. Comprehensive genomic profiling revealed the EWSR1::PATZ1 fusion, confirming its genetic basis. Due to the advanced tumor stage, the patient received combined immunotherapy, and after a 9-month follow-up, remains tumor-free. Our case broadens the diagnostic spectrum of pediatric renal cell carcinomas, highlighting the importance of comprehensive molecular profiling in rare subtypes such as TLFRCC. Further research is needed to better understand TLFRCC's genetic landscape and optimize therapeutic strategies, especially in pediatric populations with evolving treatment protocols.
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Manuscripts of original studies reinforcing the evidence base of modern diagnostic pathology, using immunocytochemical, molecular and ultrastructural techniques, will be welcomed. In addition, papers on critical evaluation of diagnostic criteria but also broadsheets and guidelines with a solid evidence base will be considered. Consideration will also be given to reports of work in other fields relevant to the understanding of human pathology as well as manuscripts on the application of new methods and techniques in pathology. Submission of purely experimental articles is discouraged but manuscripts on experimental work applicable to diagnostic pathology are welcomed. Biomarker studies are welcomed but need to abide by strict rules (e.g. REMARK) of adequate sample size and relevant marker choice. Single marker studies on limited patient series without validated application will as a rule not be considered. Case reports will only be considered when they provide substantial new information with an impact on understanding disease or diagnostic practice.