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MalignantTFE3-rearranged perivascular epithelioid cell neoplasm (PEComa) presenting as a subcutaneous mass

British Journal of Dermatology | September 19, 2015 | Volume: 174 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 617-620

10.1111/bjd.14173 | PMID 26385848

SummaryPerivascular epithelioid cell neoplasms (PEComas) are a group of mesenchymal tumours with concurrent melanocytic and myogenic differentiation. Although many cases are sporadic, PEComas can be associated with tuberous sclerosis. A distinct subset of deep-seated PEComas has been shown to carry TFE3 fusions. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of primary subcutaneous malignant PEComa with molecular confirmation of TFE3 gene rearrangement.