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Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Upper Genital Tract: Utility of p16INK4a Expression and HPV DNA Status in its Differential Diagnosis from Extended Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Su Hyun Yoo, Eun-Mi Son, Chang Okh Sung, Kyu-Rae Kim
Korean J Pathol. 2013;47(6):549-556.   Published online December 24, 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4132/KoreanJPathol.2013.47.6.549
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Background

Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the upper genital tract, including the endometrium, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, is extremely rare. It must be distinguished from the mucosal extension of primary cervical SCC because determination of the primary tumor site is important for tumor staging. However, patients with SCC of the fallopian tubes or ovarian surface have often undergone prior hysterectomy with inadequate examination of the cervix, making it difficult to determine the primary site.

Methods

We compared histologic findings, p16INK4a expression, and human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA status in four patients with primary SCC of the upper genital tract and five patients with primary cervical SCC extending to the mucosa of the upper genital tract.

Results

All five SCCs of cervical origin showed strong expression of p16INK4a, whereas all four SCCs of the upper genital tract were negative, although one showed weak focal staining. Three of the five cervical SCCs were positive for HPV16 DNA, whereas all four primary SCCs of the upper genital tract were negative for HPV DNA.

Conclusions

Although a thorough histological examination is important, immunonegativity for p16INK4a and negative for HPV DNA may be useful adjuncts in determining primary SCCs of the upper genital tract.

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    Daniela Fanni, Michele Peiretti, Valerio Mais, Elena Massa, Clara Gerosa, Francesca Ledda, Maria Luisa Fais, Gavino Faa, Stefano Angioni
    International Journal of Gynecological Pathology.2022; 41(4): 431.     CrossRef
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    Mark R. Hopkins, Doreen N. Palsgrove, Brigitte M. Ronnett, Russell Vang, Jeffrey Lin, Tricia A. Murdock
    American Journal of Surgical Pathology.2022; 46(12): 1611.     CrossRef
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Case Report
Primary Endometrial Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Relevant Literature on Korean Women
Sung Jong Lee, Hyun Joo Choi
Korean J Pathol. 2012;46(4):395-398.   Published online August 23, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4132/KoreanJPathol.2012.46.4.395
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Primary endometrial squamous cell carcinoma (PESCC) is an extremely rare tumor with unclear pathogenesis. A 54-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with a 6-month history of vaginal bleeding. The patient was provisionally diagnosed with uterine submucosal leiomyoma. This was followed by total hysterectomy with a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy under the laparoscopic guidance. Histopathologically, the tumor was PESCC which was accompanied by a lack of the tumor in the uterine cervix. The tumor showed positive immunoreactivity for p16INK4a. But there was no evidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) on in situ hybridization and HPV DNA chip analysis. We also present a review of the relevant literature on Korean women.

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    American Journal of Surgical Pathology.2022; 46(12): 1611.     CrossRef
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