Subungual atypical lentiginous melanocytic proliferations in children and adolescents: A clinicopathologic study - 16/07/18
Abstract |
Background |
Most subungual melanocytic lesions in children are benign, but some are difficult to classify due to prominent lentiginous growth and high-grade cytologic atypia.
Objective |
To characterize the clinicopathologic features of these rare lesions.
Methods |
Subungual atypical lentiginous melanocytic proliferations from patients <20 years of age were collected for clinical and histopathologic review. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was performed when possible.
Results |
Eleven patients aged 2-19 years had expanding or darkening longitudinal pigmented streak(s) with or without Hutchinson sign. Microscopically, all revealed predominantly single-cell growth, pagetoid scatter, and poor circumscription. Eight (73%) cases showed focal or poor nesting, and 3 (27%) demonstrated confluence. Nuclear enlargement, hyperchromasia, and angulation were present in 8 (73%) cases, 7 (64%) cases, and 6 (55%) cases, respectively. One of 4 cases tested by FISH was positive. Three lesions recurred locally without other adverse outcome.
Limitations |
Small sample size and short clinical follow-up. Two cases were examined in partial biopsies only.
Conclusion |
Some subungual melanocytic lesions in children and adolescents are histologically indistinguishable from adult subungual melanoma in situ. While the biologic potential remains elusive, FISH might aid in risk stratification. Awareness of this rare group of lesions is crucial for facilitating future investigation into its biologic behavior.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : melanocytic hyperplasia, melanoma, melanonychia, nail, pediatric, subungual
Abbreviations used : ALMP, FISH, MIS
Plan
| Funding sources: None. |
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| Conflicts of interest: None disclosed. |
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| Previously presented: This study has been presented in part at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 2016 annual meeting in Seattle, Washington, in March 2016. |
Vol 79 - N° 2
P. 327 - août 2018 Retour au numéro
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