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Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc

Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc

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Multinucleated and enlarged ganglion-like<br />

cells may be present. A population of short<br />

spindle cells is present in many tumours.<br />

Tumours may display nuclear anaplasia,<br />

mitotic activity, vascular invasion, necrosis<br />

and infiltration of perinephric fat.<br />

Haemorrhage often is prominent. A few cases<br />

have focal classic AML areas {649,466}.<br />

Variations in histology include variable<br />

admixture of clear cells, although occasionally<br />

they may predominate {2184,560}.<br />

Immunoprofile<br />

Epithelioid AML expresses melanocytic<br />

markers (HMB-45, HMB-50, Mart-<br />

1/Melan-A and microphthalmia transcription<br />

factor) with variable expression of<br />

smooth muscle markers (smooth muscle<br />

actin, muscle-specific actin) {125,1419,<br />

2922,2511}.<br />

Genetics<br />

Allelic loss of chromosomal arm 16p (TS2<br />

containing region) is noted in classic,<br />

epithelioid and sarcomatoid areas indicating<br />

clonality and relationship {2497}.<br />

TP53 mutation is detected in epithelioid<br />

but not triphasic AML, suggesting a role<br />

in malignant transformation {1289}.<br />

Prognostic and predictive factors<br />

Approximately one-third of epithelioid<br />

AML have been reported to have metastasis<br />

to lymph nodes, liver, lungs or spine<br />

{1565,1636,757,2863}. Among adverse<br />

pathologic parameters, none correlate<br />

with outcome; however, tumours with<br />

necrosis, mitotic activity, nuclear anaplasia<br />

and extrarenal spread should raise<br />

significant concern for malignant outcome<br />

{463,466,2036,757,2863}.<br />

Epithelioid angiomyolipoma<br />

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