| Autor: |
Alotaiby, Faraj, Alramadhan, Saja A., Fitzpatrick, Sarah G., Islam, Mohammed N., Cohen, Donald M., Bhattacharyya, Indraneel |
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Head & Neck Pathology; 8/6/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p |
| Abstrakt: |
Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) is an uncommon benign fibro-osseous lesion (BFOL) of the maxillofacial bones with a locally aggressive nature and a high recurrence rate. Murine Double Minute 2 (MDM2) is an oncogene located at chromosome 12 (12q13-15) that inhibits the tumor suppressor gene TP53. The presence of MDM2 gene locus amplification is a useful molecular adjunct in the evaluation of some sarcomas, including low-grade intramedullary osteosarcoma (LGIOS). JOF and LGIOS have some overlapping clinical and histopathological features. The aim of this study is to evaluate a series of JOF for the presence of MDM2 gene locus amplification using fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH). Materials and methods: With IRB approval, a search of the institutional files of the archives of the Oral Pathology and Surgical Pathology biopsy services at the University of Florida Health was performed. The cases were re-evaluated by an oral pathology resident, an oral and maxillofacial pathologist, and a bone and soft tissue pathologist. Cases with consensus in diagnosis were selected (n = 9) for MDM2 testing. Testing by FISH for MDM2 gene locus amplification was applied to all retrieved cases. Results: The examined cases were all negative for MDM2 gene locus amplification via FISH testing. Conclusion: In our small series, JOF did not demonstrate MDM2 gene locus abnormality, a characteristic of LGIOS. This finding suggests that JOF has a distinct underlying pathogenesis. If confirmed in a larger series, these findings may be useful in distinguishing these two entities in cases with overlapping features or when minimal biopsy material is available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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