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Cytogenetic findings in an epithelioid sarcoma with angiomatoid features. A case report

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Author(s):
Brassesco, M. S. [1] ; Valera, E. T. [1] ; Castro-Gamero, A. M. [2] ; Moreno, D. A. [2] ; Silveira, T. P. [3] ; Mori, B. M. [1] ; Engel, E. E. [4] ; Scrideli, C. A. [1] ; Tone, L. G. [1]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Puericultura & Pediat, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Genet, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Dept Patol, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Div Ortoped & Traumatol, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Genetics and Molecular Research; v. 8, n. 4, p. 1211-1217, 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare, aggressive soft tissue tumor of unknown histogenesis showing predominantly epithelioid cytomorphology. We conducted a conventional and molecular cytogenetic study of a 27-year-old male with epithelioid sarcoma with angiomatoid features. Cytogenetic analysis of epithelioid sarcoma metaphase spreads by GTG-banding revealed a diploid chromosome complement with structural and numerical aberrations. Comparative genomic hybridization analysis demonstrated the amplification of 3p24 similar to pter, 4p15.2-p16 and 18q23, while chromosome losses involved 3p13-p14, 3q24-q26.1, 9q21, and 11q21. Fluorescence in situ hybridization assessment showed normal hybridization patterns for the C-MYC and CCND1 loci; CCND1 RNA overexpression was detected by real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Genetic evaluation of this rare condition may be useful in determining if epithelioid sarcoma is associated with a distinct genetic background. (AU)