Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma of the female genital tract: Pathologic diagnosis, clinical outcomes, and novel therapeutics Review


Authors: Ring, K. L.; Mills, A. M.; Howitt, B. E.; Grisham, R. N.; Euscher, E. D.; Kim, H. S.; Klopp, A. H.; Kolin, D. L.; McCluggage, W. G.; Mirkovic, J.; Park, K. J.; Aoun, E.; Awujo, C.; Son, J.; Mok, S. C.; Ferri-Borgogno, S.; Hong, D. S.; Hoang, L.; Jazaeri, A. A.; How, J. A.; Lu, K. H.
Review Title: Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma of the female genital tract: Pathologic diagnosis, clinical outcomes, and novel therapeutics
Abstract: In 2016, McCluggage and colleagues first defined mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) of the uterus and extra-uterine sites. Following this initial description, the World Health Organization officially recognized MLA as a type of uterine and ovarian carcinoma and subsequent studies have further refined the morphologic definition, immunohistochemical profile, molecular underpinnings, and clinical behavior in this rare entity. A consortium of pathologists, gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, as well as basic science collaborators with expertise in MLA was convened to develop consensus regarding the pathologic diagnosis, and to identify unanswered questions and priority areas for research. Here, we review the current understanding of MLA from a pathologic, molecular, and clinical standpoint. © 2025 Elsevier Inc.
Keywords: immunohistochemistry; human cell; review; endometrial cancer; endometrium cancer; adenocarcinoma; ovarian cancer; ovary cancer; immunofluorescence; diagnosis; ovary carcinoma; oral drug administration; female genital system; novel therapeutics; clinical outcome; mesonephros; human; female; radiation oncologist; mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma
Journal Title: Gynecologic Oncology
Volume: 197
ISSN: 0090-8258
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2025-06-01
Start Page: 57
End Page: 65
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.04.583
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 40279981
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Notes: Review -- Source: Scopus
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