Spectrum of FGFR3 mutations in multiple intraindividual seborrheic keratoses

J Invest Dermatol. 2007 Aug;127(8):1883-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.jid.5700804. Epub 2007 Mar 29.

Abstract

Somatic FGFR3 mutations have recently been identified in seborrheic keratoses (SK). Affected individuals often show a large number of SK, but their spectrum of FGFR3 mutations has not been investigated yet. We analyzed 78 SK of four patients using a SNaPshot multiplex assay. FGFR3 mutations were detected in 46 of 78 SK (59%). The mutation rates of the patients ranged from 26 to 89%. Each patient showed at least four different mutated loci. FGFR3 mutations appear to be common genetic alterations in multiple SK with a varying interindividual mutation frequency but without specific intraindividual hot spots.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Keratosis, Seborrheic / genetics*
  • Mutation*
  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3 / metabolism*

Substances

  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3