Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]

Overview

Mucinous adenocarcinoma is one of the most agrressive form of cancer. KRAS mutations are found in mucinous carcinomas.The organs involved in pathogenesis of mucinous cystadenoma are ovary, appendix, pancreas, colon, rectum, retroperitoneal organs, testes, salivary gland, lung, bladder, and breast. On gross pathology, multiloculated, smooth grey surface, and multilocular mass with thin walls and mucinous material are characteristic findings of mucinous adenocarcinoma. On microscopic histopathological analysis, mucinous differentiation, nuclear atypia, and necrosis are characteristic findings of mucinous adenocarcinoma.

Pathogenesis

  • Mucinous adenocarcinoma is one of the most agrressive form of cancer.

Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma of Ovary

  • Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary is a rare malignant ovarian mucinous tumor. This type can account for 5-10% of all ovarian mucinous tumors. It is a type of ovarian epithelial tumor.
  • Retrospective studies have suggested that many mucinous carcinomas initially diagnosed as primary to the ovary have in fact metastasised from another site.

Mucinous Cystadenoma of Pancreas

  • Mucinous cystadenoma of pancreas is a large uni/multilocular cystic pancreatic neoplasm lined by columnar mucinous epithelium. While mucinous cyst adenomas very infrequently communicate with the pancreatic duct, they can cause partial pancreatic ductal obstruction. They are considered premalignant or malignant lesions with usually elevated CEA and CA 19-9 serum levels.
  • Largely (occur in the body or tail of the pancreas, and less commonly in the head of the pancreas

Mucinous Cystadenoma of Appendix

  • Most common tumor of appendix.
  • The tumor produces mucous as well as spread to the organs.
  • Excess spread of tumor to abdomen is called Peritoneal Mucinous Carcinomatosis (PMCA).

Mucinous Cystadenoma of Colon and Rectum

  • Most common type of colorectal cancer

Genetics

Mucinous Cystadenoma of Ovary

  • KRAS mutations are found in mucinous carcinomas[1]

Associated Conditions

  • Malignant transformation of a mature cystic teratoma

Gross Pathology

  • Features:
  • Multiloculated
  • Sticky, gelatinous fluid (glycoprotein)
  • Necrosis
  • Typically unilateral
  • Smooth grey surface
  • Internal surface comprised a multilocular mass with thin walls and mucinous material only, while a small area exhibited solid nodules in the wall

Microscopic Pathology

  • Features:
  • Mucinous differentiation
  • Tall columnar cells in glands with apical mucin
  • May have an endocervical-like or intestinal-like appearance
  • Invasive morphology - one of the following:
  • Back-to-back glands/confluent growth pattern
  • Desmoplastic stromal response
  • Cribriforming of glands
  • Malignant characteristics:
  • Nuclear atypia
  • Necrosis
  • No cilia
  • Microscopically, tumor walls were covered with a single line of mucinous cells with small basal nuclei and mucinous cytoplasm.
  • In addition, ovarian-like stroma was identified in the wall. These epithelial areas showed transitions with intraepithelial carcinoma and areas of borderline mucinous tumor; high-grade adenocarcinoma with dedifferentiation in desmoplastic stroma was identified.
  • High-grade adenocarcinomatous component infiltrated the tumor capsule was seen.

Reference

  1. Ovary Epithelial tumors. Atlasgeneticsoncology (2016).http://atlasgeneticsoncology.org/Tumors/OvaryEpithTumID5230.html Accessed on February 29, 2016

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