Pseudomyogenic Hemangioendothelioma With Novel <i>NEDD9::FOSB</i> Fusion Gene
Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma (PMHE) is a rare, low-grade vascular neoplasm that presents cutaneously as erythematous papules or nodules. Diagnosis is challenging, as PMHE can mimic more common benign dermatological conditions and shares histological similarities with high-grade tumors, particularly epithelioid sarcoma. We present the case of an 18-year-old male with a two-year history of a tender, indurated, dark brown subcutaneous plaque on his right upper thigh with histopathologic features consistent with PMHE. Genetic testing revealed a novel gene fusion, NEDD9::FOSB, which has not previously been reported in the literature, adding to the current genetic understanding of PMHE, and warrants further exploration as a potential therapeutic target.
Authors
- Archana Shenoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0733-5260)
- Suchita Sampath
- Ashlie Rubrecht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7696-4525)
- Jennifer H. Aldrink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6547-1220)
- Esteban Fernández Faith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8641-6730)
- Cathleen D'Angelo
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
- Riverside Methodist Hospital (US)
- Ohio University (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.70190
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00