Neuroglial Differentiation and Neoplasms in Testicular Germ Cell Tumors Lack Immunohistochemical Evidence of Alterations Characteristic of Their CNS Counterparts: A Study of 13 Cases
In conclusion, neuroglial differentiation and neoplasms are rare in testicular germ cell tumors and are most commonly associated with teratomas; they can be seen in primary and metastatic sites. They exhibit the full range of neuroglial differentiation including developing CNS to gliomas/glioneuronal tumors WHO grades I-IV. None of the cases showed results consistent with ATRX, IDH or BRAF alterations, suggesting they have different oncogenic mechanisms than their CNS counterparts.
Source: The American Journal of Surgical Pathology - Category: Pathology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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