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Molecular cytogenetic analysis for TFE3 rearrangement in Xp11.2 renal cell carcinoma and alveolar soft part sarcoma: validation and clinical experience with 75 cases.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc - 1 Jan 2014
Hodge Jennelle C, Pearce Kathryn E, Wang Xiaoke, Wiktor Anne E, Oliveira Andre M, Greipp Patricia T
Abstract excerpt
Renal cell carcinoma with TFE3 rearrangement at Xp11.2 is a distinct subtype manifesting an indolent clinical course in children, with recent reports suggesting a more aggressive entity in adults. This subtype is morphologically heterogeneous and can be misclassified as clear cell or papillary renal cell carcinoma. TFE3 is also rearranged in alveolar soft part sarcoma. To aid in diagnosis, a break-apart strategy...
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