Duodenal carcinoma in MUTYH-associated polyposis

J Clin Pathol. 2006 Nov;59(11):1212-5. doi: 10.1136/jcp.2005.031757. Epub 2006 Aug 30.

Abstract

Bi-allelic germline mutations in the MUTYH gene give rise to multiple adenomas and an increased incidence of colorectal cancer. In addition, duodenal adenomas and other extra-colonic manifestations have been described in MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) patients. We describe two patients with bi-allelic MUTYH gene mutations with duodenal carcinoma. The tumour in Patient A was detected during evaluation of non-specific abdominal complaints. Patient B was already diagnosed with tens of adenomas and a colon carcinoma, when a duodenal neoplasm was detected. The identification of somatic G>T mutations in codon 12 of the K-RAS2 gene provides evidence that the duodenal lesions were induced by MUTYH deficiency. Studies in larger series of MAP patients are needed to investigate the risk of upper-gastro-intestinal malignancies and to determine further guidelines for endoscopical surveillance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / genetics
  • Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / pathology*
  • Aged
  • DNA Glycosylases / genetics*
  • DNA Mutational Analysis / methods
  • DNA, Neoplasm / genetics
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Duodenal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Germ-Line Mutation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • DNA, Neoplasm
  • DNA Glycosylases
  • mutY adenine glycosylase