A morphological mimic: An NTRK3-rearranged spindle cell neoplasm presenting as a groin mass

Bethany Shelvey*, Stefan Dojcinov, Manuela Roman, Iain S. Whitaker, Emma Short

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Abstract

Neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK)-rearranged spindle cell neoplasms are a recently described group of soft tissue tumors. They commonly present as a painless mass on the extremities of children and young adults. They are characterized microscopically by a heterogeneous spectrum of infiltrative spindle cell proliferations, which can morphologically mimic several other spindle cell neoplasms. Their identification is vital, as they may be amenable to treatment with tyrosine kinase-targeted therapy. This case report describes a rare NTRK3-rearranged spindle cell neoplasm in the groin of a 29-year-old female and provides further clinical and morphological features of this entity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)572-575
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Cutaneous Pathology
Volume51
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • NTRK-rearranged tumors
  • spindle cell lesions
  • targeted therapy
  • tyrosine kinase receptors

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