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Pathology Case Reviews & Volume 19, Number 2, March/April 2014 Diagnostic Pathology of NF1
FIGURE 1. Ocular manifestations of NF1. The most typical ocular manifestation is Lisch nodules, which are often multiple and occur in
the anterior surface of the iris (arrows) (A). They represent hamartomatous melanocytic aggregates with limited growth potential (B).
This plexiform neurofibroma was resected from the orbit of an NF1 patient and demonstrates the characteristic ‘‘bag of worms’’
appearance (C). Neurofibromas in NF1 patients may involve any periocular structures, including the eyelid. They may contain plexiform
(D) and diffuse (E) components. S100 immunostain highlights the neoplastic Schwann cell component (F).
noted in NF1 patients include periocular CAL spots and enlarged neurofibromas are nonencapsulated soft tissue tumors with
corneal nerves.14 a tan-white glistening cut surface. They may be well demarcated
or show diffuse infiltration of the surrounding soft tissue. Mi-
Peripheral Nerve Tumors croscopically, they are composed of nodules of Schwann cells
with elongated wavy serpentine nuclei and wire-like collagen
Neurofibromas fibrils. Other stromal cells may participate in the growth of
Neurofibromas, one of the hallmarks of NF1, usually arise these tumors, including mast cells and macrophages.28 Diffuse
in childhood or adolescence following development of CAL neurofibromas present as larger cutaneous plaques or visceral
spots. They are Schwann cell tumors that often arise from the involvement. Although they occur in NF1 patients, they are not
peripheral nerve sheaths, or in the dermis, and are composed unique to the syndrome. Microscopically, pseudomeissnerian
of Schwann cells, fibroblasts, perineurial cells, myxoid matrix, corpuscles may be conspicuous.
and inflammatory cells, including mast cells and lymphocytes Plexiform neurofibromas are almost pathognomonic for the
(Fig. 2). Despite the variety of cell types, the neoplastic cells are disease and are characterized by multiple tortuous enlargements
Schwann cells, where homozygous NF1 inactivation occurs.27 of peripheral nerve fascicles by neurofibroma, which is often
There are several neurofibroma variants, based on clinical pre- described at the gross level as a ‘‘bag of worms.’’ They may
sentation and/or pathology, including localized, diffuse, cellular, arise from dorsal spinal roots, nerve plexi, large nerve trunks,
atypical, plexiform, and massive soft tissue neurofibroma. Of and sympathetic chains. They may be associated with bone de-
these, plexiform neurofibromas and massive soft tissue neu- formities and have a potential for malignant degeneration into
rofibromas develop almost exclusively in NF1 patients. Numerous malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) (Fig. 3).
cutaneous localized neurofibromas represent the main neo- Massive soft tissue neurofibromas are a distinct variant
plastic manifestation in NF1 patients. Histologically, localized that is essentially limited to NF1 patients. These are usually large
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FIGURE 2. Peripheral nerve tumors in NF1: neurofibroma. Neurofibromas are an important hallmark of NF1 patients. These tumors
are characterized by the presence of neoplastic wavy Schwann cells, a myxoid stroma, and delicate collagen. Stromal cells such
as mast cells (arrows) are common and facilitate tumor growth (A). When arising in the spine, neurofibromas frequently extend to
associated ganglia, resulting in entrapped ganglion cells (arrows) (B). Enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei present in an NF1-associated
neurofibroma. This finding has no prognostic significance (C). Aggregates of pseudomeissnerian corpuscles are frequent in diffuse
neurofibromas (D). Although most neurofibromas arise sporadically, the plexiform (E) and massive soft tissue variants (F) are found almost
exclusively in NF1 patients.
tumors with conspicuous soft tissue infiltration, including skeletal setting of inherited tumor syndromes such as schwannomatosis,
muscle, leading to negative cosmetic effects.29 They may contain NF1, or NF2.33
a cellular component composed of round cells with high nuclear-
cytoplasmic ratios, as well as numerous pseudomeissnerian cor-
puscles. Massive soft tissue neurofibromas generally have little Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms in the
potential for malignant degeneration, although they may have a Gastrointestinal Tract
plexiform neurofibroma component with a potential for trans- Benign and MPNSTs may involve the gastrointestinal tract in
formation into MPNST. patients with NF1. Of interest, a subset of schwannomas develops
in patients with NF1 and may demonstrate loss of heterozygosity in
Hybrid Benign Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors the NF1 gene locus.34 However, gastrointestinal schwannomas may
Most benign nerve sheath tumors exhibit diagnostic fea- lack classic histological features of schwannomas at other sites, for
tures that allow them to be placed into a distinct category, such example, palisades, hyalinized vessels, and a well-defined capsule.
as perineurioma, neurofibroma, or schwannoma. However, be- Ganglioneuromatosis is a peculiar hypertrophy involving
nign nerve sheath tumors with ambiguous architectural and/or autonomic nervous system components of the intestines, partic-
immunohistochemical features or composite tumors occur in ularly ganglia and plexi, in patients with NF1 or multiple en-
a minority of cases. These include hybrid neurofibroma/ docrine neoplasia type 2b. Full-thickness involvement of the
schwannoma,30 hybrid perineurioma/schwannoma,31 or rarely intestinal wall is typical of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b,
hybrid neurofibroma/perineurioma.32 Recent data also suggest whereas involvement limited to the submucosal plexus is the
that hybrid neurofibroma/schwannoma is overrepresented in the usual finding in NF1-associated cases.
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Pathology Case Reviews & Volume 19, Number 2, March/April 2014 Diagnostic Pathology of NF1
FIGURE 3. Peripheral nerve tumors in NF1: MPNST. Malignant changes developed in this plexiform neurofibroma, characterized at
the gross level by yellow, necrotic areas (A). Malignant changes in an NF1 neurofibroma, characterized by hypercellularity (left) (B).
Nuclear hyperchromasia, enlargement, and crowding represent minimal criteria for MPNST as proposed by some authors (C). High-grade
MPNST involving a peripheral nerve fascicle (left). Uninvolved nerve fibers are present to the right (D). Most MPNSTs are high-grade
spindle cell neoplasms resembling fibrosarcoma (E). Others may demonstrate more conspicuous pleomorphism (F).
Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor define neurofibromas containing cells with degenerative nu-
Patients with NF1 harbor a 7% to 12% lifetime risk of de- clear atypia of no clinical significance.37 However, it may also
veloping MPNST.35 They often arise from preexisting plexiform describe tumors with worrisome histological features (ie,
neurofibromas and typically occur between 15 and 40 years of hypercellularity, increased mitotic activity), but not quite satisfy-
age. Pain is a particularly worrisome sign for malignant transfor- ing criteria for malignancy.38 Of interest, recent molecular studies
mation in nerve sheath tumors of NF1 patients. Malignant pe- have shown molecular alterations typical of MPNST (eg,
ripheral nerve sheath tumors are often multicentric and may CDKN2A deletions) in atypical neurofibromas,39 defined as
metastasize widely by the hematogenous route; lungs are a neurofibromas with hypercellularity and nuclear enlargement/
common site of metastasis. Histologically, most MPNSTs are hyperchromasia lacking mitotic activity. Increased p53 im-
cellular, high-grade spindle cell neoplasms. The presence of het- munostaining40 and p16 protein loss/CDKN2A deletions41 may be
erologous elements (ie, cartilage, bone, skeletal muscle, glands) useful ancillary tests in the evaluation of MPNST. Proposed min-
appears to be more frequent in the setting of NF1.36 The presence imal criteria for low-/intermediate-grade MPNST include the triad
of skeletal muscle differentiation defines the so-called ‘‘triton tu- of hypercellularity, nuclear enlargement (È3 a conventional
mor.’’ Immunohistochemical stains demonstrate partial or com- neurofibroma nucleus), and hyperchromasia.37 At the molecular
plete loss of Schwann cell markers by immunohistochemistry level, multiple genetic alterations in tumor suppressor genes
(S100, collagen IV). (eg, TP53 and CDKN2A mutations) and activation of growth
One of the most challenging diagnostic exercises in the factor pathways (eg, epidermal growth factor receptor, neuregulin
evaluation of peripheral nerve sheath tumors is the separation 1/erbB receptors, hepatocyte growth factor/c-MET receptor,
of transformation of plexiform neurofibroma into MPNST (low- and platelet-derived growth factor/platelet-derived growth factor
grade MPNST) from atypical/cellular neurofibroma in NF1 pa- receptor) represent a biologic feature of MPNSTs (reviewed
tients. Atypical neurofibroma has been used by some authors to in Carroll42).
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Central Nervous System Tumors puberty. The most frequent pathology of brain tumors in NF1
patients is pilocytic astrocytoma, but the whole spectrum of as-
Gliomas in NF1 trocytic neoplasia may be encountered in these patients.46
Gliomas are the most common brain tumors in patients There is a limited role for surgery in the treatment of OPG,
with NF1,43 with the most favored site being the optic nerve and radiotherapy is not recommended as patients with NF1 are
pathways (optic nerves, optic chiasm, and hypothalamus). Optic exquisitely sensitive to adverse effects of radiotherapy. In a
pathway gliomas (OPGs) are found in 15% to 20% of NF1 longitudinal study, 50% of patients with NF1 who received radi-
patients, predominantly children with NF1. Adult patients with ation developed secondary tumors of the CNS including MPNSTs
NF1 may also develop high-grade gliomas. The incidence of and gliomas.47 In addition, radiation to the optic pathway in-
newly diagnosed NFI patients/gliomas in NF1 patients is 50 to creases the risk of vascular abnormalities such as moyamoya
100 times the incidence in the general population.44 disease48 as well as endocrinologic and psychological prob-
When present, bilateral OPGs are almost pathognomonic lems (Figs. 4 and 5).
for NF1. Other sites of involvement include the brainstem and
cerebellum. In adults, higher-grade gliomas are found with in- Pilocytic Astrocytoma
creasing frequency.45 Optic pathway gliomas have an indolent Neurofibromatosis type 1 low-grade gliomas are mostly
growth pattern and often regress with time. Many of them are pilocytic astrocytomas. The histological features of these tumors
asymptomatic and incidentally discovered on magnetic reso- are similar to pilocytic astrocytomas in patients without NF1.
nance imaging examination. Symptomatic tumors present with Microscopically, they are composed of dense, compact areas alter-
loss of visual acuity, abnormal pupillary function, decreased color nating with more loose textured areas, although 1 component may
vision, proptosis, optic nerve atrophy, headache, and precocious be dominant. The compact areas show bipolar piloid astrocytes.
FIGURE 4. Low-grade gliomas in NF1. Most low-grade gliomas in NF1 patients are pilocytic astrocytomas, containing compact areas
often rich in Rosenthal fibers (A), as well as loose, microcyst-rich areas (B). Oligodendroglial-like morphology may be present in some
examples (C). A subset of low-grade gliomas in NF1 is difficult to classify because they demonstrate infiltration of diffuse gliomas but
in addition subtle properties of pilocytic astrocytoma such as rare Rosenthal fibers (arrow) (D). Other difficult-to-classify low-grade
NF1-associated gliomas contain plump cytoplasm and macronucleoli (E). Classic diffuse astrocytomas (WHO grade II) may also develop in
NF1 patients (F).
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Pathology Case Reviews & Volume 19, Number 2, March/April 2014 Diagnostic Pathology of NF1
FIGURE 5. High-grade gliomas in NF1. High-grade astrocytomas may also develop in NF1 patients, particularly adults, and present as
large intraparenchymal masses (A). Histologically, they may represent anaplastic astrocytomas characterized by frequent mitotic figures
(arrow) (B) or glioblastoma containing microvascular proliferation (arrows) (C). The whole spectrum of glioblastoma subtypes may
develop in these patients, such as giant cell glioblastoma (D).
Rosenthal fibers and eosinophilic granular bodies are frequent but well as a phenotype consistent with neuronal differentiation, at
present in variable proportions. Mitotic activity is in general rare. least in part, and increased immunolabeling with markers ref-
Microglia are an important stromal component in these tumors lecting mTOR pathway activation.54
that secrete factors contributing to neoplastic growth.49 Ana-
plastic changes, defined on the basis of brisk mitotic activity, Other CNS Tumors
are rare in pilocytic astrocytomas. However, in 1 study, 24% of Rarer astrocytoma subtypes reported in NF1 patients include
pilocytic astrocytomas with anaplasia were NF1 associated.50 pleomorphic xanthoastrocytomas55,56 and pilomyxoid astrocyto-
Neurofibromatosis type 1Yassociated pilocytic astrocytoma usu- mas.57 Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors,58 rosette-forming
ally lacks genetic alterations involving the BRAF oncogene, un- glioneuronal tumor,59 and other glioneuronal tumors60 have also
like its more common sporadic counterpart.51 been reported in these patients.
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