Solitary fibrous tumour
Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours (Who Classification, 5th ed.)
Primary Author(s)*
Yiting Li MD, Reba Daniel MD, and Shashi Shetty PhD
WHO Classification of Disease
| Structure | Disease |
|---|---|
| Book | Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours (5th ed.) |
| Category | Soft tissue tumours |
| Family | Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumours |
| Type | Solitary fibrous tumour |
| Subtype(s) | N/A |
Related Terminology
| Acceptable | N/A |
| Not Recommended | Haemangiopericytoma; Giant cell angiofibroma; Benign solitary fibrous tumour |
Gene Rearrangements
| Driver Gene | Fusion(s) and Common Partner Genes | Molecular Pathogenesis | Typical Chromosomal Alteration(s) | Prevalence -Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) | Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAB2 | STAT6 | This fusion is caused by a paracentric inversion on chromosome 12q and encodes a chimeric protein that combines the EGR-binding domain of NAB2 with the transactivation domain of STAT6, thereby results in a feedforward loop of constitutive EGR1-mediated transactivation of proliferation and survival-associated growth factors.[1][2][3][4][5][6] | inv(12)(q13q13) | Common | D | Yes (WHO) | NAB2::STAT6 gene fusions are pathognomonic for SFT. Many different breakpoints in the exons and introns are associated with this fusion. The most common fusion variants: NAB2ex4::STAT6ex2; NAB2ex6::STAT6ex16/17. [2][3] Antiangiogenic therapy showed activity in advanced and progressive SFT[7] |
Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH
None
| Chr # | Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH | Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size] | Relevant Gene(s) | Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns
None
| Chromosomal Pattern | Molecular Pathogenesis | Prevalence -
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) |
Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)
There are multiple genes with single nucleotide variations that have been reported only in metastatic solitary fibrous tumor tissues including TP53 and APAF1.[8]
| Gene | Genetic Alteration | Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other | Prevalence -
Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) |
Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T | Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) | Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERT | Promoter mutations | Oncogene | Common | P | No | TERT promoter mutations were more frequent in tumors with higher risk of metastasis, have a significant association with malignant SFTs, and may identify intermediate-risk tumors with poorer prognosis.[6][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] |
| TP53
|
Missense or frameshift mutation[9] | Tumor Supressor Gene | Common | P | No | Mutations of TP53 have been associated with malignant and dedifferentiated SFTs.[6][13][15][16][17] |
| APAF1 | LOF mutation[8] | Other | Common | P | No | Alteration of APAF1 results in gain of a stop codon. The gene is inactivated by DNA methylation of the promoter region. Decreased APAF1 is considered to lead to inhibition of apoptosis. This alteration and decreased APAF1 mRNA expression was observed in metastatic SFT.[8] |
Note: A more extensive list of mutations can be found in cBioportal, COSMIC, and/or other databases. When applicable, gene-specific pages within the CCGA site directly link to pertinent external content.
Epigenomic Alterations
None
Genes and Main Pathways Involved
| Gene; Genetic Alteration | Pathway | Pathophysiologic Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| NAB2::STAT6; Activating mutation | EGR Pathway | Increased activation of EGR1 |
Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods
- Fusion testing
- Next generation sequencing (NGS) using mRNA targeting the fusion
- Dual color dual fusion fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe targeting both genes[18]
- a direct confirmation for NAB2::STAT6 fusion
- Breakpoint detection
- Breakpoint fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) probe for STAT6
Familial Forms
Not Applicable
Additional Information
Immunohistochemistry testing
- STAT6 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 6) immunostain
- nuclear staining
- high sensitivity and specificity[19]
Links
None
References
- ↑ Chmielecki, Juliann; et al. (2013-02). "Whole-exome sequencing identifies a recurrent NAB2-STAT6 fusion in solitary fibrous tumors". Nature Genetics. 45 (2): 131–132. doi:10.1038/ng.2522. ISSN 1061-4036. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mohajeri, Arezoo; et al. (2013-10). "Comprehensive genetic analysis identifies a pathognomonic NAB2/STAT6 fusion gene, nonrandom secondary genomic imbalances, and a characteristic gene expression profile in solitary fibrous tumor". Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer. 52 (10): 873–886. doi:10.1002/gcc.22083. ISSN 1045-2257. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Robinson, Dan R; et al. (2013-02). "Identification of recurrent NAB2-STAT6 gene fusions in solitary fibrous tumor by integrative sequencing". Nature Genetics. 45 (2): 180–185. doi:10.1038/ng.2509. ISSN 1061-4036. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Huang, Shih‐Chiang; et al. (2016-02). "The clinicopathological significance of NAB 2‐ STAT 6 gene fusions in 52 cases of intrathoracic solitary fibrous tumors". Cancer Medicine. 5 (2): 159–168. doi:10.1002/cam4.572. ISSN 2045-7634. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Vogels, Rob JC; et al. (2014-12). "Solitary fibrous tumor – clinicopathologic, immunohistochemical and molecular analysis of 28 cases". Diagnostic Pathology. 9 (1). doi:10.1186/s13000-014-0224-6. ISSN 1746-1596. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Akaike, Keisuke; et al. (2015-03). "Distinct clinicopathological features of NAB2-STAT6 fusion gene variants in solitary fibrous tumor with emphasis on the acquisition of highly malignant potential". Human Pathology. 46 (3): 347–356. doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2014.11.018. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ de Bernardi, Axel; et al. (2022-02-20). "Novel Therapeutic Options for Solitary Fibrous Tumor: Antiangiogenic Therapy and Beyond". Cancers. 14 (4): 1064. doi:10.3390/cancers14041064. ISSN 2072-6694.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Park, Hyung Kyu; et al. (2019). "Molecular changes in solitary fibrous tumor progression". Journal of Molecular Medicine (Berlin, Germany). 97 (10): 1413–1425. doi:10.1007/s00109-019-01815-8. ISSN 0946-2716. PMC 6746689. PMID 31321477.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Bahrami, Armita; et al. (2016-12). "TERT promoter mutations and prognosis in solitary fibrous tumor". Modern Pathology. 29 (12): 1511–1522. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2016.126. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Killela, Patrick J.; et al. (2013-04-09). "TERT promoter mutations occur frequently in gliomas and a subset of tumors derived from cells with low rates of self-renewal". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110 (15): 6021–6026. doi:10.1073/pnas.1303607110. ISSN 0027-8424. PMC 3625331. PMID 23530248.CS1 maint: PMC format (link)
- ↑ Koelsche, Christian; et al. (2014-12). "TERT promoter hotspot mutations are recurrent in myxoid liposarcomas but rare in other soft tissue sarcoma entities". Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research. 33 (1). doi:10.1186/1756-9966-33-33. ISSN 1756-9966. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Demicco, Elizabeth G.; et al. (2018-11). "TERT promoter mutations in solitary fibrous tumour". Histopathology. 73 (5): 843–851. doi:10.1111/his.13703. ISSN 1365-2559. PMID 29985536. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 13.0 13.1 Yao, Chen-chen; et al. (2024-01-04). "Prognostic analysis of extrameningeal solitary fibrous tumor using the modified Demicco model: a clinicopathologic study of 111 Chinese cases". Frontiers in Oncology. 13. doi:10.3389/fonc.2023.1272090. ISSN 2234-943X.
- ↑ Machado, Isidro; et al. (2020-04). "Solitary fibrous tumor: a case series identifying pathological adverse factors—implications for risk stratification and classification". Virchows Archiv. 476 (4): 597–607. doi:10.1007/s00428-019-02660-3. ISSN 0945-6317. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Dagrada, Gian P; et al. (2015-08). "Solitary fibrous tumors: loss of chimeric protein expression and genomic instability mark dedifferentiation". Modern Pathology. 28 (8): 1074–1083. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2015.70. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Kurisaki-Arakawa, Aiko; et al. (2014-11). "A case of dedifferentiated solitary fibrous tumor in the pelvis with TP53 mutation". Virchows Archiv: An International Journal of Pathology. 465 (5): 615–621. doi:10.1007/s00428-014-1625-3. ISSN 1432-2307. PMID 25015562. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Nonaka, Haruna; et al. (2021). "Case Report: Molecular Characterization of Aggressive Malignant Retroperitoneal Solitary Fibrous Tumor: A Case Study". Frontiers in Oncology. 11: 736969. doi:10.3389/fonc.2021.736969. ISSN 2234-943X. PMC 8727594 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 35004271 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Kouba, Erik; et al. (2017-06-01). "Solitary fibrous tumour of the genitourinary tract: a clinicopathological study of 11 cases and their association with the NAB2-STAT6 fusion gene". Journal of Clinical Pathology. 70 (6): 508–514. doi:10.1136/jclinpath-2016-204088. ISSN 0021-9746. PMID 27802414.
- ↑ Doyle, Leona A; et al. (2014-03). "Nuclear expression of STAT6 distinguishes solitary fibrous tumor from histologic mimics". Modern Pathology. 27 (3): 390–395. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2013.164. Check date values in:
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