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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) is a well-recognized hereditary tumor syndrome and is now also recognized as a common cause of monogenic autism spectrum disorder. There is a vast spectrum of phenotypic variability across individuals with PHTS, and in addition to neurodevelopmental challenges, patients with PHTS may experience a wide variety of neurologic challenges, many of which have only recently been described. Thus, this systematic review aimed to summarize the breadth of the current knowledge of neurologic conditions in individuals with PHTS. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review using the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases until January 2023. We included studies that reported neurologic signs, symptoms, and diagnoses in patients with a diagnosis of PHTS. Two independent reviewers extracted data (neurologic diagnoses and patient details) from each study. Case reports, case series, prospective studies, and therapeutic trials were included. We assessed the quality of evidence using the appropriate tool from the JBI, depending on study design. RESULTS: One thousand nine hundred ninety-six articles were screened, and 90 articles met the inclusion criteria. The majority of the included studies were case reports (49/90, 54%) or small case series (31/90, 34%). Epilepsy secondary to cerebral malformations, neurologic deficits from spinal or cranial arteriovenous malformations, and rare tumors such as dysplastic cerebellar gangliocytoma are among the more severe neurologic features reported across patients with PHTS. One interventional randomized control trial examining neurocognitive endpoints was identified and did not meet its efficacy endpoint. DISCUSSION: Our systematic review defines a broad scope of neurologic comorbidities occurring in individuals with PHTS. Neurologic findings can be categorized by age at onset in individuals with PTHS. Our study highlights the need for additional clinical trial endpoints, informed by the neurologic challenges faced by individuals with PHTS.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/complicaciones , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso/etiología , Enfermedades del Sistema Nervioso/genéticaRESUMEN
Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS) is a rare overgrowth condition caused by a pathogenic variant in the phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) gene and belongs to a group of disorders called PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS). The diagnosis is often complicated by great phenotypic diversity. Furthermore, to this date treatment options are limited. Here we performed a systematic review using PubMed, Cochrane, and Scopus databases to identify cases of pediatric patients diagnosed with BRRS and summarized information about the clinical presentation, treatment, and long-term patient care. A total of 83 pediatric patients with BRRS were identified. The most common clinical findings were macrocephaly (77%) and developmental disorders (63%). Surgical interventions were the treatment of choice, described in 19 articles. Patient surveillance was proposed in 15 case reports and mostly aimed at periodic cancer screening. Recognition of BRRS clinical symptoms and early referral to a geneticist is important for better disease control and overall prognosis. As targeted treatment is still lacking, symptom relief and long-term surveillance remain the main management strategies.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Niño , Femenino , Masculino , Preescolar , Adolescente , LactanteRESUMEN
On chromosome 10q23 is found the PTEN gene, which encodes a phosphate and tension homologue. The protein dephosphorylates phosphatidylinositol-(3,4,5)-trisphosphate at the plasma membrane to produce inorganic phosphatidylinositol-(4,5)-bisphosphate. This enzymatic activity inhibits the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase, protein kinase B and mammalian target of the rapamycin signalling cascade. Consequently, essential cellular functions, including metabolic regulation, cellular growth, proliferation and viability, are affected. A mutation in this gene gives rise to hamartoma tumour syndrome, which exhibits a range of phenotypes, including Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome, Cowden syndrome and proteus-like disease. A man in his late 20s with a PTEN tumour-like arteriovenous malformation in the right thigh was recently diagnosed with lupus nephritis. The patient's nephritic symptoms, pleural effusion, dyslipidaemia and splenomegaly demonstrate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) multisystem involvement. The case report identifies an association between a PTEN mutation and a new diagnosis of SLE that might have been triggered by PTEN-associated immune dysregulation.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Nefritis Lúpica , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Masculino , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/complicaciones , Nefritis Lúpica/genética , Nefritis Lúpica/complicaciones , Mutación , AdultoRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Cowden syndrome is an autosomal-dominant disorder caused by a germline phosphatase and tensin homolog mutation, giving rise to several tumors with an aggressive clinical course. In the thyroid, there are certain histologic criteria that could be related to this syndrome that could be useful for its early detection. We sought to analyze the loss of phosphatase and tensin homolog in thyroid histologic pieces with certain histologic criteria and to determine the percentage of patients diagnosed with Cowden syndrome with this methodology. METHODS: Five hundred thirty-five thyroid specimens collected were retrospectively analyzed (2017-2020). Those samples that presented certain histologic criteria were studied for loss of phosphatase and tensin homolog expression. Patients with loss of expression underwent a clinical study to rule out dermatologic or other lesions compatible with Cowden syndrome. Patients with positive clinical study were referred for genetic study. RESULTS: The phosphatase and tensin homolog study was performed in 6.7% (n = 36) of the thyroidectomy samples, showing loss of expression in 22% (n = 8); the most frequent histologic finding was the presence of multiple monomorphous adenomatous nodules. The samples with loss of expression showed more diffuse oncocytic changes. Of the 8 patients with loss of expression, 5 showed dermatologic lesions that could be associated with Cowden syndrome and 1 had a history of macrocephaly. These patients were referred for genetic study, being positive for Cowden syndromein in one quarter of the cases (n = 2). CONCLUSION: The immunohistochemical study of phosphatase and tensin homolog in pieces of thyroidectomies with histologic criteria suggestive of Cowden syndrome can help in its early diagnosis.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Glándula Tiroides , Tiroidectomía , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/metabolismo , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Glándula Tiroides/patología , Glándula Tiroides/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/genética , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/patología , Anciano , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To explore the clinical features and genetic etiology of a Chinese pedigree affected with Cowden syndrome (CS). METHODS: A CS pedigree diagnosed in November 2022 at the Ningde Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Ningde Normal University was selected as the study subject. Clinical data were collected, and genetic testing was carried out for available members. Pathogenicity analysis was carried out for the candidate variant. RESULTS: The proband, a 7-year-old male, was found to have autism and intellectual disability. Whole exome sequencing revealed that he has harbored a c.462_463del (p.F154Lfs25) variant of the PTEN gene. The proband's 35-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with pulmonary hamartomas at our hospital, has manifested with lipomas, nodular goiter, and adenomas. Sanger sequencing confirmed that she was also heterozygous for the c.462_463del (p.F154Lfs25) variant of the PTEN gene. No other family members has carried the same variant. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the variant was classified as pathogenic (PVS1+PM2_Supporting+PM6). CONCLUSION: The newly discovered c.462_463del (p.F154Lfs*25) variant of the PTEN gene probably underlay the CS in this pedigree. CS patients have higher risk for developing malignant tumors. Clinicians should be aware of this condition and emphasize follow-up of the patients.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Linaje , Adulto , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Pueblo Asiatico/genética , China , Pueblos del Este de Asia , Secuenciación del Exoma , Pruebas Genéticas , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Mutación , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genéticaRESUMEN
There are indications for immune dysregulation in PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS), however information on the clinical immune phenotype is lacking. We aimed to assess the frequency of infections and autoimmune disease in PHTS patients. A retrospective cohort study including 81 paediatric and 109 adult PHTS patients and 73 female adult controls and self-reported data from yearly surveillance visits. Differences between adult patients and controls were assessed with odds ratios (OR). Of paediatric patients, 1% reported fungal infections, 23% tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, 36% bacterial infections requiring antibiotics, and 2% autoimmune disease. Of adult patients, up to 67% repeatedly reported fungal infections, and 73% was ever affected which was similar to controls. Compared to controls, adult patients more often reported (signs of) viral infections: tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy (78%; OR = 7.4 (95%CI: 3.7-15.8)), frequent infections during childhood (43%; OR = 2.5 (95%CI: 1.3-5.2)), and flu or cold infections more often than others (49%; OR = 3.9 (95%CI: 2.0-8.0)). Autoimmune disease was also more frequent (24%, OR = 2.7 (95%CI: 1.1-7.3)) in adult patients, and antibiotics use (38%, OR = 4.7 (95%CI: 1.3-23.0)) in female adult patients. PHTS patients experience a broad clinical phenotype of immune dysregulation. At adult age, this consists of more often viral and bacterial infections and autoimmune disease, and repetitive fungal infections.
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Enfermedades Autoinmunes , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Adulto , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Enfermedades Autoinmunes/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/complicaciones , Infecciones , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
PTEN Hamartoma Tumour Syndrome (PHTS) encompasses diverse clinical phenotypes, including Cowden syndrome (CS), Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS), Proteus syndrome (PS), and Proteus-like syndrome. This autosomal dominant genetic predisposition with high penetrance arises from heterozygous germline variants in the PTEN tumour suppressor gene, leading to dysregulation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathway, which promotes the overgrowth of multiple and heterogenous tissue types. Clinical presentations of CS range from benign and malignant disorders, affecting nearly every system within the human body. CS is the most diagnosed syndrome among the PHTS group, notwithstanding its weak incidence (1:200,000), for which it is considered rare, and its precise incidence remains unknown among other important factors. The literature is notably inconsistent in reporting the frequencies and occurrences of these disorders, adding an element of bias and uncertainty when looking back at the available research. In this review, we aimed to highlight the significant disparities found in various studies concerning CS and to review the clinical manifestations encountered in CS patients. Furthermore, we intended to emphasize the great significance of early diagnosis as patients will benefit from a longer lifespan while being unceasingly advised and supported by a multidisciplinary team.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Femenino , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Proteo/genética , Síndrome de Proteo/diagnóstico , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , MasculinoRESUMEN
PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) might be associated with a distinct cognitive and psychological profile. However, previous studies are limited, predominantly based on small and pediatric cohorts, likely affected by selection bias, and show a broad range of findings. We aimed to characterize the neuropsychological functioning of adults with PHTS. A total of 40 participants, with intellectual disability as exclusion criterium, completed an extensive clinical neuropsychological assessment including cognitive tasks, questionnaires, and a clinical diagnostic interview. The cognitive tasks and questionnaire data were categorized as below and above average based on 1.5 SD. About 80% of participants showed an average level of intelligence. In addition, 30% and 24% of participants scored below average on immediate memory recall and speed of information processing, respectively. Furthermore, about 25% reported above average scores on the majority of the questionnaires, indicating psychological distress, signs of alexithymia, and cognitive complaints. Personality of participants was characterized by inflexibility, social withdrawal, and difficulties in recognizing and describing their own emotions. Adults with PHTS demonstrate a heterogeneous yet distinct neuropsychological profile that is characterized by slower information processing, psychological problems, and specific personality traits. These findings provide directions on how to optimize the care and daily lives of adults with PHTS.
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Pruebas Neuropsicológicas , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/psicología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/fisiopatología , Encuestas y Cuestionarios , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Adulto Joven , CogniciónRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome results from a mutation in the PTEN gene located at 10q23.31. This syndrome represents a spectrum of different phenotypes of variable expressions, now recognized as part of the same condition. Patients with this mutation have an increased risk of developing a wide range of findings, including malignancies. Although widely described in adults, there are no large series describing the imaging findings in patients before adulthood. Knowledge of the findings seen in children and adolescents with PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome can help guide further management and improve surveillance recommendations. OBJECTIVE: To describe the spectrum of imaging abnormalities in pediatric patients with PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study conducted between January 2000 and October 2021 in three tertiary pediatric institutions evaluating the imaging findings in children and adolescents (≤ 18 years) with confirmed diagnoses of a PTEN mutation. For each patient, the imaging findings, histopathology reports, and at least a 2-year follow-up of clinical outcomes for non-operative cases were documented. RESULTS: The cohort included 78 children (37 girls), with a mean age at diagnosis of 7.5 years (range 0 days to 18 years). Benign brain findings included enlarged Virchow-Robin perivascular spaces, white matter changes, developmental venous anomalies, and cerebellar hamartomas. Benign thyroid findings were common, but 5/45 (11.1%) with thyroid abnormalities had a malignant nodule. Soft tissue adipocytic tumors, GI/GU polyps, other soft tissue abnormalities, along with vascular anomalies in various anatomic locations were common. CONCLUSION: Brain abnormalities, benign non-vascular soft tissue abnormalities, and vascular anomalies are commonly seen in children and adolescents with PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome. However, malignancies involving the thyroid gland are not uncommon. Familiarity with the phenotype of PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome in the pediatric population can improve diagnosis and prompt appropriate clinical surveillance of abnormal findings that warrant further management.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Niño , Estudios Retrospectivos , Adolescente , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico por imagen , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Estudios Transversales , Preescolar , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Lactante , MutaciónRESUMEN
Our study characterized the neurodevelopmental spectrum of individuals with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS), a syndrome that predisposes to both neurodevelopmental phenotypes and cancer risk. We aim to better understand life-impacting neurodevelopmental features of PHTS. Our study recruited 20 children/adolescents with PHTS, who were then administered assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurocognitive measures, including assessment of IQ, executive and adaptive functioning, and health-related quality of life. Thirteen individuals (65%) were identified as having ASD, of which five were newly diagnosed during the study. Of those, ASD symptom severity was in the mild-moderate range for 77%. Overall, IQ was in the average range, with a mean of 92.61 (SD 24.45, p = 0.5), though there was a non-statistically significant trend toward individuals without ASD having a higher mean IQ (102.7 vs 82.3; p = 0.1). Subjects had significant impairment in processing speed (mean 75.38, SD 24.75, p < 0.05), decreased adaptive functioning skills across all domains, and a trend toward having more executive functioning problems. Individuals with PHTS are at increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including ASD and impaired executive and adaptive functioning. Although clear guidelines exist for cancer surveillance for individuals with PHTS, additional guidelines and screening for neurodevelopmental disorders are warranted.
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Fenotipo , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Niño , Adolescente , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/genética , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/patología , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/epidemiología , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/diagnóstico , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Preescolar , Calidad de VidaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: PTEN, a known tumor suppressor gene, is a mediator of neurodevelopment. Individuals with germline pathogenic variants in the PTEN gene, molecularly defined as PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS), experience a variety of neurological and neuropsychiatric challenges during childhood, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the frequency and nature of seizures and the utilization of allied health services have not been described. METHODS: Young patients with PHTS and sibling controls were recruited across five centers in the United States and followed every 6-12 months for a mean of 2.1 years. In addition to the history obtained from caregivers, neurodevelopmental evaluations and structured dysmorphology examinations were conducted, and brain MRI findings, received therapies, and epilepsy characteristics were reported. RESULTS: One hundred and seven patients with PHTS (median age 8.7 years; range 3-21 years) and 38 controls were enrolled. ASD and epilepsy were frequent among patients with PHTS (51% and 15%, respectively), with generalized epilepsy strongly associated with ASD. Patients with epilepsy often required two antiseizure medications. Neuroimaging revealed prominent perivascular spaces and decreased peritrigonal myelination in individuals with PHTS-ASD. Allied therapy use was frequent and involved physical, occupational, speech, and social skills therapies, with 89% of all patients with PHTS, regardless of ASD diagnosis, utilizing at least one service. INTERPRETATION: This prospective, longitudinal study highlights the wide neurological spectrum seen in young individuals with PHTS. ASD is common in PHTS, comorbid with epilepsy, and allied health services are used universally. Our findings inform care discussions with families about neurological outcomes in PHTS.
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista , Epilepsia , Mutación de Línea Germinal , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Adulto Joven , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/genética , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/fisiopatología , Epilepsia/genética , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Adulto , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genéticaRESUMEN
PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PHTS) comprises different hereditary conditions caused by germline PTEN mutations, predisposing to the development of multiple hamartomas in many body tissues and also increasing the risk of some types of cancer. Cerebellar involvement in PHTS patients has been long known due to the development of a pathognomonic cerebellar hamartoma (known as dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum or Lhermitte-Duclos disease). Recently, a crucial role of the cerebellum has been highlighted in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders, now recognised as a phenotype expressed in a variable percentage of PHTS children. In addition, rare PTEN variants are indeed identified in medulloblastoma as well, even if they are less frequent than other germline gene mutations. The importance of PTEN and its downstream signalling enzymatic pathways, PI3K/AKT/mTOR, has been studied at different levels in both human clinical settings and animal models, not only leading to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of different disorders but, most importantly, to identify potential targets for specific therapies. In particular, PTEN integrity makes an important contribution to the normal development of tissue architecture in the nervous system, including the cerebellum. Thus, in patients with PTEN germline mutations, the cerebellum is an affected organ that is increasingly recognised in different disorders, whereas, in animal models, cerebellar Pten loss causes a variety of functional and histological alterations. In this review, we summarise the range of cerebellar involvement observed in PHTS and its relationships with germline PTEN mutations, along with the phenotypes expressed by murine models with PTEN deficiency in cerebellar tissue.
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Neoplasias Cerebelosas , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Niño , Humanos , Animales , Ratones , Mutación de Línea Germinal , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinasas , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Cerebelo/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Fenotipo , Neoplasias Cerebelosas/genética , Neoplasias Cerebelosas/patología , Células Germinativas/patología , MutaciónRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge structure and research hotspots of Cowden syndrome via bibliometrics. METHODS: The articles and reviews related to Cowden syndrome were included from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. VOSviewer, CiteSpace and GraphPad Prism were used to conduct the bibliometric analysis. RESULTS: The number of papers focusing on Cowden syndrome was relatively low initially but increased rapidly from 1997 to 1999, and then maintained small-scale fluctuation. A total of 1,557 papers from 65 countries/regions and 1,762 institutions were identified. The USA was the most productive country, and Ohio State University was the most productive institution. In terms of the number of publications, Human Molecular Genetics ranked first, and Cancer Research was the most frequently cited journal. Eng was the most productive author, and Liaw was the most co-cited author. Phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN), germline mutations, gene, cancer, mutations, tumour suppressor gene and breast were high-frequency key words in this field. CONCLUSION: This study was the first comprehensive bibliometric overview of the current state and development of Cowden disease. The mutation of PTEN and associated cancers, especially breast, thyroid and endometrial cancer, could be the focus of future research in this field.
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Neoplasias Endometriales , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Humanos , Femenino , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Bibliometría , Mama , Bases de Datos FactualesRESUMEN
Central nervous system (CNS) dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) have been reported in PTEN-related hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS). However, PHTS-associated DAVF remain an underexplored field of the PHTS clinical landscape. Here, we studied cases with a PTEN pathogenic variant identified between 2007 and 2020 in our laboratory (n = 58), and for whom brain imaging was available. Two patients had DAVF (2/58, 3.4%), both presenting at advanced stages: a 34-year-old man with a left lateral sinus DAVF at immediate risk of hemorrhage, and a 21-year-old woman with acute intracranial hypertension due to a torcular DAVF. Interestingly, not all patients had 3D TOF/MRA, the optimal sequences to detect DAVF. Early diagnosis of DAVF can be lifesaving, and is easier to treat compared to developed, proliferative, or complex lesions. As a result, one should consider brain MRI with 3D TOF/MRA in PHTS patients at genetic diagnosis, with subsequent surveillance on a case-by-case basis.
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Malformaciones Vasculares del Sistema Nervioso Central , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Adulto , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Femenino , Masculino , Malformaciones Vasculares del Sistema Nervioso Central/genética , Malformaciones Vasculares del Sistema Nervioso Central/complicaciones , Malformaciones Vasculares del Sistema Nervioso Central/diagnóstico por imagen , Malformaciones Vasculares del Sistema Nervioso Central/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/complicaciones , Adulto Joven , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , MutaciónRESUMEN
Cowden syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic condition due to the various germline mutations in the phosphatase and tensin homologue on chromosome ten (PTEN) tumour suppressor gene. As a result, CS is characterised by an increased risk of developing various benign and malignant tumours, such as thyroid, breast, endometrial and urogenital neoplasms, as well as gastrointestinal tract tumours. However, the neuroendocrine tumour association with CS is not elucidated yet. We present a case of a 46-year-old male patient diagnosed with testicular seminoma and follicular thyroid cancer in his medical history. Our patient met the clinical diagnostic criteria of Cowden syndrome. Genetic analysis established the clinical diagnosis; a known heterozygous PTEN mutation was detected [PTEN (LRG_311t1)c.388 C > T (p.Arg130Ter)]. Incidentally, he was also seen with multiple pulmonary lesions during his oncological follow-up. A video-assisted thoracoscopic left lingula wedge resection and later resections from the right lung were performed. Histological findings revealed typical pulmonary carcinoid tumours and smaller tumorlets. Somatostatin receptor SPECT-CT, 18F-FDG-PET-CT and 18F-FDOPA-PET-CT scans and endoscopy procedures could not identify any primary tumours in other locations. Our patient is the first published case of Cowden syndrome, associated with multifocal pulmonary carcinoids. Besides multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, we propose Cowden syndrome as another hereditary condition predisposing to multiple pulmonary tumorlets and carcinoid tumours.
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Tumor Carcinoide , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/complicaciones , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Persona de Mediana Edad , Masculino , Tumor Carcinoide/complicaciones , Tumor Carcinoide/genética , Tumor Carcinoide/patología , Tumor Carcinoide/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de los Bronquios/genética , Neoplasias de los Bronquios/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias de los Bronquios/complicaciones , Neoplasias de los Bronquios/patología , Neoplasias de los Bronquios/diagnóstico , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genéticaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide a full characterization of a cohort of 11 pediatric patients diagnosed with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eleven patients with genetic diagnostic of PHTS were recruited between February 2019 and April 2023. Clinical, imaging, demographic, and genetic data were retrospectively collected from their hospital medical history. RESULTS: Regarding clinical manifestations, macrocephaly was the leading sign, present in all patients. Frontal bossing was the most frequent dysmorphism. Neurological issues were present in most patients. Dental malformations were described for the first time, being present in 27% of the patients. Brain MRI showed anomalies in 57% of the patients. No tumoral lesions were present at the time of the study. Regarding genetics, 72% of the alterations were in the tensin-type C2 domain of PTEN protein. We identified four PTEN genetic alterations for the first time. CONCLUSIONS: PTEN mutations appear with a wide variety of clinical signs and symptoms, sometimes associated with phenotypes which do not fit classical clinical diagnostic criteria for PHTS. We recommend carrying out a genetic study to establish an early diagnosis in children with significant macrocephaly. This facilitates personalized monitoring and enables anticipation of potential PHTS-related complications.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Niño , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico por imagen , Preescolar , Adolescente , Estudios Retrospectivos , Lactante , Mutación/genética , Megalencefalia/genética , Megalencefalia/diagnóstico por imagenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To explore the genetic etiology of a child with Cowden syndrome 1 (CS1). METHODS: A child who had visited the Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital on August 26, 2022 was selected as the study subject. Clinical information of the child was collected. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of the child and his family members and subjected to whole exome sequencing (WES). Candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing. RESULTS: The child, a 13-year-old boy, had manifested with severe mental retardation, hyperactivity, autistic behavior, sparse and prominent teeth, macrocephaly, and skin freckles on the penis. His mother had presented with multiple papules, hamartomatous polyps, thyroid adenoma and macrocephaly. WES results revealed that the child has harbored a nonsense c.781C>T (p.Q261*) variant of the PTEN gene, which was inherited from his mother. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the c.781C>T variant was classified as likely pathogenic (PVS1+PM2_Supporting). CONCLUSION: The c.781C>T variant of the PTEN gene probably underlay the pathogenesis in the child and his mother. Above finding has facilitated genetic counseling for this family.
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Trastorno del Espectro Autista , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Megalencefalia , Adolescente , Humanos , Masculino , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Madres , Mutación , PielRESUMEN
OBJECTIVES: Cowden syndrome (CS) is a multisystem disease with an elevated lifetime risk of internal malignancy. We aim to assess the role of PTEN immunostain as a screening test for CS in a variety of common CS-associated neoplasms, with a particular focus on cutaneous tumors. METHODS: We retrospectively searched for patients meeting criteria for CS and/or demonstrating germline PTEN mutation from 2008 to 2022. We then performed PTEN immunostains on tumors of these patients as well as control cases. RESULTS: Our study included 30 patients with CS who had a total of 25 CS-associated malignancies (13 thyroid, 8 breast, and 4 endometrial carcinomas). Specifically, there were 11 patients with biopsy-confirmed CS-associated cutaneous neoplasms, including 1 patient with multiple trichilemmomas and 3 with multiple sclerotic fibromas. In total, 45 CS-associated tumors (6 trichilemmomas, 7 sclerotic fibromas, 5 thyroid carcinomas, 18 adenomatous thyroid nodules, 6 breast carcinomas, and 3 endometrial carcinomas) and 31 non-CS cases (9 trichilemmomas, 5 sclerotic fibromas, 8 adenomatous thyroid nodules, and 3 thyroid, 3 breast, and 3 endometrial carcinomas) were available for PTEN immunohistochemical staining. PTEN expression was lost in 43 (96%) of 45 CS-associated lesions and retained in 30 (97%) of 31 sporadic tumors. The overall sensitivity and specificity of PTEN loss of expression as a screening test for CS were 96% and 97%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: PTEN immunohistochemistry on CS-associated tumors, especially trichilemmomas, can serve as a readily accessible and cost-effective screening test for CS.
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Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple , Inmunohistoquímica , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN , Humanos , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/patología , Síndrome de Hamartoma Múltiple/genética , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/metabolismo , Fosfohidrolasa PTEN/genética , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Anciano , Biomarcadores de Tumor/metabolismo , Biomarcadores de Tumor/análisis , Neoplasias Cutáneas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cutáneas/patología , Neoplasias Cutáneas/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/patología , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Tiroides/genética , Neoplasias de la Mama/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de la Mama/patología , Neoplasias de la Mama/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Mama/genéticaRESUMEN
Individuals with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome (PHTS) harbor pathogenic germline PTEN variants that confer a significantly increased lifetime risk of various organ-specific cancers including second primary malignant neoplasms (SMNs). Currently, there are no reliable biomarkers that can predict individual-level cancer risk. Despite the highly promising value of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) as a biomarker for underlying sporadic cancers, the utility of cfDNA in individuals with known cancer-associated germline variants and subclinical cancers remains poorly understood. We perform ultra-low-pass whole-genome sequencing (ULP-WGS) of cfDNA from plasma samples from patients with PHTS and cancer as well as those without cancer. Analysis of cfDNA reveals that patients with PHTS and SMNs have distinct cfDNA size distribution, aberrant genome-wide fragmentation, and differential fragment end motif frequencies. Our work provides evidence that cfDNA profiles may be used as a marker for SMN risk in patients with PHTS.