{"title":"Morphologic Correlations With Homologous Recombination Deficiency in High-grade Serous Carcinomas.","authors":"Udita Chapagain, Julia B Huecker, Lulu Sun","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001090","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-grade serous carcinomas (HGSCs) with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) respond favorably to platinum therapy and poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 commonly cause HRD and have been associated with Solid, pseudoEndometrioid, and Transitional-like (SET-like) histology. Mutations in other homologous recombination repair (HRR) genes as well as epigenetic changes can also result in HRD; however, morphologic correlates have not been well-explored in these cases. We hypothesized that HGSCs with HRD, regardless of the etiology, are associated with specific morphologic features. Forty-three cases of HGSC with genomic profiling, which included HRR gene mutation analysis and HRD score, were evaluated. The morphologic patterns, degree of nuclear atypia, necrosis, mitotic index, and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) were determined. The results showed that HRD-high status was significantly associated with the presence of BRCA1/2 mutation, SET-like morphology, geographic necrosis, and severe nuclear atypia. Additional HRR pathway genes with oncogenic mutations identified included ATM, BRIP1, BLM, FANCC, CDK12, CHEK2, RAD51C, and RAD51D . Almost one-third of HRD-high tumors did not have mutations in any HRR pathway genes identified. In conclusion, HGSC with HRD, regardless of BRCA1/2- status, was associated with SET-like morphology and more severe nuclear atypia. Identifying and reporting these patterns of tumor morphology can prompt genomic profiling with prognostic, therapeutic, and genetic counseling implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"398-406"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143046288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HPV-negative Differentiated Intraepithelial Neoplasia in the Anogenital Region Including the Cervix.","authors":"Sigrid Regauer, Olaf Reich","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001105","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001105","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":"451-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144626257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ambrus Mályi, Erika Tóth, Ildikó Vereczkey, Andrea Kohánka, Zsombor Melegh
{"title":"Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma With an STRN::ALK Fusion Arising From a Mature Ovarian Teratoma.","authors":"Ambrus Mályi, Erika Tóth, Ildikó Vereczkey, Andrea Kohánka, Zsombor Melegh","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Somatic malignancy arising from a mature ovarian teratoma is a rare phenomenon, occurring in 1% to 3.5% of cases. These somatic tumors are most commonly epidermal malignancies, but they can develop from any somatic component, including thyroid tissue. Increasing evidence suggests that in such cases, the pathogenesis is driven by the same mutational profile as seen in their conventional somatic counterparts. Here, we report the first case of an STRN::ALK fusion in a papillary thyroid carcinoma arising from the thyroid component of a mature ovarian teratoma. The patient presented with a 68 mm mass in the right ovary, which was histopathologically confirmed as a mature teratoma. Within the thyroid component, papillary thyroid carcinoma was identified. Next-generation sequencing revealed an STRN::ALK fusion, supported by positive ALK immunohistochemistry in the carcinoma. The identification of these genetic signatures not only aids in diagnosis but also provides potential therapeutic targets in the case of disease progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145080637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TRPS1 Reliably Stains Benign and Malignant Lesions Arising Within Vulvar Anogenital Mammary-like Glands.","authors":"Alexis Heller, Malini Harigopal, Akm Juber Ahmed, Samantha StClair, Victoria Collins","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>TRPS1 is a novel immunohistochemical marker that is known to stain normal mammary epithelium and breast carcinomas (especially triple negative carcinomas). TRPS1 staining has also been reported in normal skin appendages, benign and malignant cutaneous neoplasms, and anogenital mammary-like glands (AGMLG). However, research regarding TRPS1 staining in various neoplasms derived from AGMLG is limited. Past studies have focused on two neoplasms of AGMLG-hidradenoma papilliferum (HP) and extramammary Paget disease (EMPD). We confirm the finding that TRPS1 is positive in the epithelium of HP and we report its expression in a variety of other benign and malignant lesions derived from vulvar AGMLG, including fibroepithelial lesion (FEL), lactating adenoma (LA), fibroepithelial polyp with AGMLG, and mammary-type adenocarcinoma (MAc). The majority of TRPS1 staining was diffuse and displayed strong (3+) intensity. We show that TRPS1 is significantly more sensitive than GCDFP-15 in lesions of AGMLG and is comparable to GATA3. TRPS1 was also more sensitive than mammaglobin, but the finding did not reach statistical significance. TRPS1 demonstrated diffuse staining in these lesions significantly more often than either GCDFP-15 or mammaglobin. This study was limited by its small sample size, due to the rarity of some entities such as the malignant MAc (n=3).</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145075332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"HPV-associated Endocervical Adenocarcinoma In Situ (AIS) With an ER+/Vimentin+/CEA- immunophenotype Mimicking Tubo-endometrioid Metaplasia.","authors":"Jin Xu, Qinyuan Li, Paul S Weisman","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>HPV-associated endocervical adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) is typically ER-, vimentin-, and CEA+. By contrast, tubo-endometrioid metaplasia (TEM), a well-known mimicker of AIS, is typically ER+, vimentin+, and CEA-. Both AIS and TEM express p16, with block-positive expression in AIS and predominantly patchy expression in TEM; however, TEM may also exhibit p16 expression that is extensive enough that it borders on block-like expression. Here we share 2 cases of endocervical AIS that showed an endometrioid immunophenotype (ER+, vimentin+, and CEA-). The AIS in these cases also had a second population of pale p40- epithelioid cells resembling the ciliated cells of TEM; no true cilia were seen. High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) in situ hybridization (HR-HPV ISH) testing was positive in both cases of AIS, establishing their HPV association. Despite the lack of true cilia, the morphology and immunophenotype of the AIS in these cases resulted in a very TEM-like picture. Given the aforementioned propensity of TEM to show a high degree of p16 expression, we share these cases as a reminder that an endometrioid-like immunophenotype by ER, CEA, and vimentin IHC does not unequivocally establish a benign diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145075329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmet Erbağci, Abdullah Aydin, İlker Nihat Ökten, Gözde Kir
{"title":"Recurrent Detection of TERT Promoter Mutation in HPV-independent Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Letter Regarding Horn et al.","authors":"Ahmet Erbağci, Abdullah Aydin, İlker Nihat Ökten, Gözde Kir","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001130","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144784205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jesús Machuca-Aguado, Carmen Alfonso-Rosa, Antonio García-Escudero, Francisco Javier Rubio-Garrido, Inmaculada Trigo, Tatiana Cano-Barbadillo, W Glenn McCluggage
{"title":"From Serous Tubal Intraepithelial Carcinoma to Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Molecular Dissection of a Rare Fallopian Tube Carcinoma.","authors":"Jesús Machuca-Aguado, Carmen Alfonso-Rosa, Antonio García-Escudero, Francisco Javier Rubio-Garrido, Inmaculada Trigo, Tatiana Cano-Barbadillo, W Glenn McCluggage","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the fallopian tube is exceptionally rare, with only a small number of cases reported. We report an unusual case in a 77-yr-old woman where a fallopian tube was involved by serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC), a small component of high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC), and a predominant component of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SCNEC). Molecular analysis of microdissected different elements supported a clonal origin, with both tumor components (STIC/HGSC and SCNEC) displaying homologous recombination deficiency and a shared TP53 mutation, while the neuroendocrine component uniquely exhibited 4q deletion and additional DNA repair gene mutations in PALB2 and CHEK2.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144784203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tomo Yamagata, Koichi Watanabe, Koji Yamanoi, Nobuyuki Kakiuchi, Rin Mizuno, Mana Taki, Ryusuke Murakami, Ken Yamaguchi, Junzo Hamanishi, Hiroaki Itoh, Seishi Ogawa, Masaki Mandai
{"title":"Origin of Endometrioid Carcinoma Adjacent to Extraovarian Endometriosis: Detailed Molecular Analyses.","authors":"Tomo Yamagata, Koichi Watanabe, Koji Yamanoi, Nobuyuki Kakiuchi, Rin Mizuno, Mana Taki, Ryusuke Murakami, Ken Yamaguchi, Junzo Hamanishi, Hiroaki Itoh, Seishi Ogawa, Masaki Mandai","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A well-differentiated endometrioid carcinoma at the site of extra-uterine/ovarian endometriosis complicates the differentiation between an uncommon metastatic pattern from a corpus cancer and a synchronous primary tumor originating from adjacent endometriosis. Herein, we present 2 cases of well-differentiated uterine endometrial carcinoma metastasizing to the intestinal tract and uterosacral ligament, which were adjacent to surrounding endometriosis. Case 1: a well-differentiated endometrioid carcinoma was identified in the uterus and the uterosacral ligament. Genetic analysis revealed shared driver gene mutations between the uterine corpus tumor and uterosacral ligament tumor, indicating a common clonal origin. Case 2: an endometrioid carcinoma was identified in the intestinal tract, with adjacent ectopic endometriosis. Furthermore, the patient had a history of treatment for early-stage uterine well-differentiated endometrial carcinoma 7 yr prior. Genetic analysis demonstrated shared genetic alterations between the uterine corpus tumor, treated 7 yr earlier, and the intestinal tumor, strongly supporting a shared clonal origin. Although clinical and pathologic findings suggested that these tumors could originate from endometriosis, detailed genetic analysis confirmed that they shared genetic alterations with the primary uterine endometrioid carcinoma, indicating a common clonal origin in both cases. When well-differentiated adenocarcinoma is identified at an extrauterine/ovarian site adjacent to endometriosis, the tumor can be considered to be derived from the surrounding endometriosis. However, if a uterine endometrial carcinoma is present concurrently or has a history of existing, metastasis from the uterine endometrial carcinoma should be considered first, even if its clinical malignant potential is not high.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144784204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisha Wang, David Jou, Ruchi Patel, Grace Malvar, Katherine Germansky, Jonathan L Hecht, Monika Vyas
{"title":"Abnormal Nuclear Membranous Staining Pattern by MLH1 Immunohistochemistry in Endometrial Cancer: A Diagnostic Pitfall and Clone-dependent Artifact.","authors":"Lisha Wang, David Jou, Ruchi Patel, Grace Malvar, Katherine Germansky, Jonathan L Hecht, Monika Vyas","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for mismatch repair (MMR) proteins is routinely performed for endometrial cancer (EC). Loss of nuclear staining for MLH1/PMS2 triggers reflex testing for MLH1 promoter hypermethylation, while loss of MSH2/MSH6 or isolated loss of MSH6 and PMS2 prompts germline testing for Lynch syndrome. We observed an unusual nuclear membranous staining pattern of MLH1 (clone G168-15). The goal of the study was to determine its significance and highlight this IHC interpretation pitfall. A total of 52 EC cases with abnormal IHC staining patterns were identified in our database from 2017 to 2020. Of these, 41 were reported as MLH1/PMS2 deficient, and 11 as MSH2/MSH6 deficient. On review, 6/41 (14.6%) showed nuclear membranous expression of MLH1 (focal in 1 and diffuse in 5) with complete loss of PMS2 in the same foci. These foci demonstrated mucinous morphology or squamous/morular metaplasia in 3 cases. One additional consultation case showed nuclear membranous staining of MLH1 in the carcinoma and complete loss in the associated endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia, with PMS2 loss in both. Three of 7 cases were FIGO grade 1, and 4 were FIGO grade 2 to 3. MLH1 promoter hypermethylation was detected in 6/7 cases (not performed for one case). Repeat staining with ES05 clone showed complete loss of nuclear MLH1 expression in all 6 in-house cases. Nuclear membranous expression of MLH1 represents an aberrant staining pattern, observed with complete loss of PMS2 and frequently associated with MLH1 promoter hypermethylation. Failure to recognize this aberrant MLH1 expression pattern can lead to misinterpreting isolated PMS2 loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144784202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uterine Mesenchymal Neoplasm With BRD8::PHF1 Fusion: Low-grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma or Uterine Ossifying Fibromyxoid Tumor?","authors":"Niall O'Neill, James Sampson, W Glenn McCluggage","doi":"10.1097/PGP.0000000000001108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PGP.0000000000001108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report an unusual uterine polypoid mesenchymal tumor in a 52-year-old resembling the soft tissue neoplasm ossifying fibromyxoid tumor (OFMT). The neoplasm was morphologically low-grade with hypocellular areas containing bland spindle cells in a fibromyxoid stroma, cellular areas resembling typical low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma (LGESS), and abundant mature bone. The cellular areas were ER and CD10 positive and cyclin D1 negative, and the hypocellular areas were ER and CD10 negative, with approximately 50% of the nuclei being cyclin D1 positive. The tumor harbored a BRD8::PHF1 fusion. This fusion has been reported rarely in uterine mesenchymal neoplasms, which have been designated as LGESS or high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma. In reporting this case, we review previously reported uterine mesenchymal neoplasms with a BRD8::PHF1 fusion. Since OFMT commonly contains PHF1 fusions, we discuss the most appropriate terminology for the neoplasm we report and suggest that it is best classified as an LGESS with OFMT-like morphology.</p>","PeriodicalId":14001,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Gynecological Pathology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}