Granular cell tumor: importance of histopathology in determining malignant potential.

Granular cell tumors (GCTs), sometimes called Abrikossoff tumors, are rare and typically benign soft tissue tumors. Malignant GCTs, which are even rarer than benign GCTs, can occur and must be detected early given their high mortality rate. Distinguishing between benign and malignant GCTs is difficult clinically; however, histologic evaluation plays an essential role in this endeavor.

Characterization of Cutaneous Adverse Events Associated With PI3K Inhibitors in 11 Patients.

Introduction: Phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors are a new class of cancer therapeutics that inhibits one or more enzymes in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR tumor growth pathway. As compared to other tyrosine kinase inhibitors, there is evidence that PI3K inhibitors have a higher incidence of severe cutaneous adverse events (CAEs) ranging from 2-21%. There is a lack of further characterization of clinical trials and management options for these CAEs.

A Case Report of a Cutaneous Mucinous Reaction Associated with Erlotinib Therapy Used in the Treatment of Metastatic Tonsillar Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Cutaneous mucinoses are a diverse group of diseases that are occasionally seen in the context of an adverse drug reaction. We report the case of a 59-year-old male who presented with an asymptomatic, acneiform rash on his forehead, scalp, nose, upper chest, and upper back that had developed after treatment with erlotinib therapy used in the treatment of metastatic tonsillar sinus squamous cell carcinoma. Biopsy of these lesions demonstrated atypical histology that had features of both follicular mucinosis and myxedema.

Linear terra firma-forme dermatosis of the midline back.

Terra firma-forme dermatosis (TFFD) is a benign and likely underdiagnosed disorder with relatively few reports in the literature. A 46-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a 3-year history of linear TFFD extending from the upper sacrum to the midline upper back. It initially was thought to be acanthosis nigricans or lichen simplex chronicus, and a topical steroid cream was applied without success.

Treatment outcomes in pediatric melanoma-Are there benefits to specialized care?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of hospital specialization on survival in pediatric melanoma.

Methods: We reviewed all patients under 18years old with cutaneous melanoma evaluated at MD Anderson Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center, from 2000 to 2014. We compared overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) between patients who underwent all treatments at MDACC (Group A, n=146) and those who underwent initial surgical treatment at a non-NCI center (Group B, n=58).