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Atypical Intraparenchymal Meningioma with YAP1-MAML2 Fusion in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report and Mini Literature Review.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Alisa Nobee
  • Mei Xu, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Anjali Seth
  • Yuan Rong
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-15-2023
Abstract

Oncogenic Yes-associated protein (YAP) 1 fusions have been recently identified in several cases of meningioma mostly involving pediatric patients. The meningiomas harboring YAP1-MAML2, which is the most frequent fusion subtype, exhibit activated YAP1 signaling and share similarities with NF2 (neurofibromatosis type 2 gene) mutant meningiomas. We reported a rare case of atypical intraparenchymal meningioma with YAP1-MAML2 fusion in a 20-year-old male. The patient presented with an episode of seizure without a medical history. MRI revealed a lesion in the right temporal lobe without extra-axial involvement. The radiological and morphological findings, however, were indistinctive from other intracranial diseases, e.g., vascular malformation and glioma. Immunohistochemical results confirmed the presence of abundant meningothelial cells in the tumor and indicated brain invasion, supporting the diagnosis of atypical intraparenchymal meningioma. Targeted RNA fusion analysis further identified a YAP1-MAML2 rearrangement in the tumor. Non-dural-based intraparenchymal meningiomas are uncommon, and the careful selection of specific tumor markers is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Additionally, the detection of the fusion gene provides valuable insights into the oncogenic mechanism of meningioma.

PubMed ID
37628996
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This article was published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 24, Issue 16.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241612814.

Copyright © 2023 by the authors. CC BY 4.0.

Citation Information
Alisa Nobee, Mei Xu, Anjali Seth and Yuan Rong. "Atypical Intraparenchymal Meningioma with YAP1-MAML2 Fusion in a Young Adult Male: A Case Report and Mini Literature Review." International Journal of Molecular Sciences Vol. 24 Iss. 16 (2023)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mei_xu/33/