Morpho-Molecular Assessment Indicates New Prognostic Aspects and Personalized Therapeutic Options in Sinonasal Melanoma.

ABSTRACT: Sinonasal melanoma is a rare subtype of melanoma and little is known about its molecular fingerprint. Systemic treatment options are limited, as targetable BRAF mutations are rare compared to cutaneous melanoma. Currently, metastatic sinonasal melanoma is being treated according to the guidelines of cutaneous melanoma. In this study, we investigated the molecular profile of 19 primary sinonasal melanomas, using a novel customized melanoma-specific next generation sequencing (NGS) panel (MelArray) of 190 genes. Results were correlated to histological and clinical features to further characterize this rare, aggressive type of melanoma and screen for prognostic markers and possible treatment options. Molecular profiles encompassed predominantly mutations in NRAS (25%), whereas KIT or BRAF p.V

SUBMITTER: Freiberger SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6770844 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature