Plasmablastic lymphoma

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Haematolymphoid Tumours (WHO Classification, 5th ed.)

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Mark Evans, MD (University of California, Irvine)

Fabiola Quintero-Rivera, MD (University of California, Irvine)

WHO Classification of Disease

Structure Disease
Book Haematolymphoid Tumours (5th ed.)
Category B-cell lymphoid proliferations and lymphomas
Family Mature B-cell neoplasms
Type Large B-cell lymphomas
Subtype(s) Plasmablastic lymphoma

WHO Essential and Desirable Genetic Diagnostic Criteria

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Gene Rearrangements

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Driver Gene Fusion(s) and Common Partner Genes Molecular Pathogenesis Typical Chromosomal Alteration(s) Prevalence -Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease) Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes
EXAMPLE: ABL1 EXAMPLE: BCR::ABL1 EXAMPLE: The pathogenic derivative is the der(22) resulting in fusion of 5’ BCR and 3’ABL1. EXAMPLE: t(9;22)(q34;q11.2) EXAMPLE: Common (CML) EXAMPLE: D, P, T EXAMPLE: Yes (WHO, NCCN) EXAMPLE:

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DUX4 has many homologous genes; an alternate translocation in a minority of cases is t(10;19), but this is usually indistinguishable from t(4;19) by short-read sequencing (add references).

EXAMPLE: ALK EXAMPLE: ELM4::ALK


Other fusion partners include KIF5B, NPM1, STRN, TFG, TPM3, CLTC, KLC1

EXAMPLE: Fusions result in constitutive activation of the ALK tyrosine kinase. The most common ALK fusion is EML4::ALK, with breakpoints in intron 19 of ALK. At the transcript level, a variable (5’) partner gene is fused to 3’ ALK at exon 20. Rarely, ALK fusions contain exon 19 due to breakpoints in intron 18. EXAMPLE: N/A EXAMPLE: Rare (Lung adenocarcinoma) EXAMPLE: T EXAMPLE:

Both balanced and unbalanced forms are observed by FISH (add references).

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MYC (8q24) up-regulation occurs via translocations, frequently between MYC and immunoglobulin (IG) heavy chain [t(8;14)] and immunoglobulin light chain genes [t(2;8) or t(8;22)], which are also seen in Burkitt lymphoma. These translocations are more common in EBV-positive tumors (74%), and have been associated with poorer prognosis[1][2].

(Rearrangement of MYC by FISH (yellow signals); image courtesy of Fabiola Quintero-Rivera, MD)
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  • Chromosomal Rearrangements (Gene Fusions)
  • Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH
  • Characteristic Chromosomal Patterns
  • Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)
  • The prognosis of PBL is very poor, with three quarters of patients dying with a median survival of 6-11 months[3][4].
  • There is currently no standard therapy for PBL. CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) have been generally considered inadequate, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) favors Hyper-CVAD-MA (hyperfractionated cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, dexamethasone, and high-dose methotrexate and cytarabine), CODOX-M/IVAC (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, high-dose methotrexate/ifosfamide, etoposide, and high-dose cytarabine), COMB (cyclophosphamide, Oncovin, methyl-CCNU, and bleomycin), and infusional EPOCH (etoposide, prednisone, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin)[2][5][6].
  • Patients with localized disease have a better prognosis, and these individuals can be managed by radiotherapy and doxorubicin-based chemotherapy with radiation therapy[7][8].
  • Polychemotherapy is required for patients with disseminated disease; more than 50% achieve complete remissions (CRs), but approximately 70% die of progressive disease, with an event-free survival of 22 months, and an overall survival of 32 months[9].
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Individual Region Genomic Gain/Loss/LOH

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Chr # Gain, Loss, Amp, LOH Minimal Region Cytoband and/or Genomic Coordinates [Genome Build; Size] Relevant Gene(s) Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes
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chr7

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Presence of monosomy 7 (or 7q deletion) is sufficient for a diagnosis of AML with MDS-related changes when there is ≥20% blasts and no prior therapy (add reference).  Monosomy 7/7q deletion is associated with a poor prognosis in AML (add references).

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chr8

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Common recurrent secondary finding for t(8;21) (add references).

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17

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17q12; chr17:39,700,064-39,728,658 [hg38; 28.6 kb]

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ERBB2

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One study of 12 PBL cases showed recurrent gains of 1q31.1q44, 5p15.33p13.1, 7q11.2q11.23, 8q24.13q24.3, 11p and 11q terminal regions, 15q15q26.3, 19p13.3p13.12 and chromosomes 3, 7, 11, and 15, as well as losses of 1p36.33p35.1, 6q25.1q27, 8p23.3p22.14 and 18q21.32q23. Additionally, 54% of the cases had either deletion or copy neutral loss of heterozygosity (CN-LOH) involving the tumor suppressor gene CDKN2C at 1p32.3. Furthermore, recurrent copy number losses involving the immunoglobulin genes IGH and IGKV were documented[10].

(Reciprocal translocation between the MYC and IGH loci by FISH (yellow signals); image courtesy of Fabiola Quintero-Rivera, MD)
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Characteristic Chromosomal or Other Global Mutational Patterns

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Chromosomal Pattern Molecular Pathogenesis Prevalence -

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Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Significance - D, P, T Established Clinical Significance Per Guidelines - Yes or No (Source) Clinical Relevance Details/Other Notes
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Co-deletion of 1p and 18q

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Microsatellite instability - hypermutated

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In addition to the MYC/IG rearrangements, complex karyotypes are also frequently observed. PBL often demonstrates chromosomal changes seen in plasma cell myeloma, including gain of 1q, loss of 1p, deletions 13q and/or 17p, and gains of odd-numbered chromosomes, such as +3, +5, +7, +9, +11, and/or +15[11][12].

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Gene Mutations (SNV/INDEL)

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Gene Genetic Alteration Tumor Suppressor Gene, Oncogene, Other Prevalence -

Common >20%, Recurrent 5-20% or Rare <5% (Disease)

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  • IGHV may be unmutated or demonstrate somatic hypermutation[13].
  • Montes-Moreno et al. demonstrated somatic mutations in PRDM1(BLIMP1) in 50% of cases[14].
  • The largest series of transplant-associated PBL analyzed by next-generation sequencing detected genetic aberrations of the RAS/MAPK, TP53, and NOTCH signaling pathways[15].
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Epigenomic Alterations

Hypermethylation of p16 has been reported in a case of PBL[4].

Genes and Main Pathways Involved

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  • MYC expression is suppressed by PRDM1 (BLIMP1) in terminally differentiated B cells; BLIMP1 encodes a transcriptional factor responsible for plasma cell differentiation[2].
  • The MYC activation present in PBL (by gene amplification or translocation) results in cellular proliferation and survival upon overcoming PRDM1 (BLIMP1) repression.
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Genetic Diagnostic Testing Methods

  • Diagnosis is usually dependent on morphologic examination and immunohistochemistry demonstrating expression for plasmacytic antigens.
  • Conventional cytogenetics has utility in detecting MYC rearrangement and amplification. Most common translocation involves MYC -IGH.
  • Next-generation sequencing is helpful for identifying single nucleotide variants of PRDM1 and of genes in the of the RAS/MAPK, TP53, and NOTCH signaling pathways.

Familial Forms

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Additional Information

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Links

HAEM4:Lymphomas Associated with HIV Infection

MYC in COSMIC (https://cancer.sanger.ac.uk/cell_lines/gene/analysis?ln=MYC)

References

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  1. ↑ Bogusz, Agata M.; et al. (2009). "Plasmablastic lymphomas with MYC/IgH rearrangement: report of three cases and review of the literature". American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 132 (4): 597–605. doi:10.1309/AJCPFUR1BK0UODTS. ISSN 1943-7722. PMID 19762538.
  2. ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 2.2 Valera, Alexandra; et al. (2010). "IG/MYC rearrangements are the main cytogenetic alteration in plasmablastic lymphomas". The American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 34 (11): 1686–1694. doi:10.1097/PAS.0b013e3181f3e29f. ISSN 1532-0979. PMC 2982261. PMID 20962620.
  3. ↑ Castillo, Jorge J.; et al. (2015). "The biology and treatment of plasmablastic lymphoma". Blood. 125 (15): 2323–2330. doi:10.1182/blood-2014-10-567479. ISSN 1528-0020. PMID 25636338.
  4. ↑ Jump up to: 4.0 4.1 Morscio, Julie; et al. (2014). "Clinicopathologic comparison of plasmablastic lymphoma in HIV-positive, immunocompetent, and posttransplant patients: single-center series of 25 cases and meta-analysis of 277 reported cases". The American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 38 (7): 875–886. doi:10.1097/PAS.0000000000000234. ISSN 1532-0979. PMID 24832164.
  5. ↑ Zelenetz, Andrew D.; et al. (2011). "Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas". Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network: JNCCN. 9 (5): 484–560. doi:10.6004/jnccn.2011.0046. ISSN 1540-1413. PMID 21550968.
  6. ↑ Koizumi, Yusuke; et al. (2016). "Clinical and pathological aspects of human immunodeficiency virus-associated plasmablastic lymphoma: analysis of 24 cases". International Journal of Hematology. 104 (6): 669–681. doi:10.1007/s12185-016-2082-3. ISSN 1865-3774. PMID 27604616.
  7. ↑ Phipps, C.; et al. (2017). "Durable remission is achievable with localized treatment and reduction of immunosuppression in limited stage EBV-related plasmablastic lymphoma". Annals of Hematology. 96 (11): 1959–1960. doi:10.1007/s00277-017-3109-4. ISSN 1432-0584. PMID 28831541.
  8. ↑ Pinnix, Chelsea C.; et al. (2016). "Doxorubicin-Based Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Produces Favorable Outcomes in Limited-Stage Plasmablastic Lymphoma: A Single-Institution Review". Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia. 16 (3): 122–128. doi:10.1016/j.clml.2015.12.008. ISSN 2152-2669. PMID 26795083.
  9. ↑ Tchernonog, E.; et al. (2017). "Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of plasmablastic lymphoma patients: analysis of 135 patients from the LYSA group". Annals of Oncology: Official Journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology. 28 (4): 843–848. doi:10.1093/annonc/mdw684. ISSN 1569-8041. PMID 28031174.
  10. ↑ Ji, Jianling; et al. (2016-06). "Genomic Profiling of Plasmablastic Lymphoma Reveals Recurrent Copy Number Alterations and MYC Rearrangement as Common Genetic Abnormalities". Cancer Genetics. 209 (6): 290. doi:10.1016/j.cancergen.2016.04.021. ISSN 2210-7762. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ↑ Taddesse-Heath, Lekidelu; et al. (2010). "Plasmablastic lymphoma with MYC translocation: evidence for a common pathway in the generation of plasmablastic features". Modern Pathology: An Official Journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc. 23 (7): 991–999. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2010.72. ISSN 1530-0285. PMC 6344124. PMID 20348882.
  12. ↑ Meloni-Ehrig, Aurelia; et al. (2017). “Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL)”. Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol. 21 (2): 67-70.
  13. ↑ Gaidano, Gianluca; et al. (2002). "Molecular histogenesis of plasmablastic lymphoma of the oral cavity". British Journal of Haematology. 119 (3): 622–628. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2141.2002.03872.x. ISSN 0007-1048. PMID 12437635.
  14. ↑ Montes-Moreno, Santiago; et al. (2017). "Plasmablastic lymphoma phenotype is determined by genetic alterations in MYC and PRDM1". Modern Pathology: An Official Journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc. 30 (1): 85–94. doi:10.1038/modpathol.2016.162. ISSN 1530-0285. PMID 27687004.
  15. ↑ Bhagat, Govind; et al. (2017). "Molecular Characterization of Post-Transplant Plasmablastic Lymphomas Implicates RAS, TP53, and NOTCH Mutations and MYC Deregulation in Disease Pathogenesis". Blood. 130 (Supplement 1): 4014–4014. doi:10.1182/blood.V130.Suppl_1.4014.4014. ISSN 0006-4971.


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