Primary Renal Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma With <i>EWSR1::CREB3L1</i> Fusion: A Diagnostic Pitfall With a Comprehensive Review of Reported Patients

fusion. Radiologic evaluation revealed a solid renal mass suspicious for malignancy, prompting partial nephrectomy. Histologically, the tumor was composed of epithelioid and spindle cells embedded in a densely sclerotic stroma with characteristic filigree collagen. Accurate recognition of renal SEF is critical, as it may be misdiagnosed as sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma, sclerosing clear cell sarcoma of the kidney, epithelioid angiomyolipoma, or other primary renal neoplasms. In addition, a comprehensive review of the literature was performed. Including recently reported tumors identified within molecularly characterized series, a total of 19 patients with primary renal SEF have been documented to date. Notably, within the genitourinary tract, available data suggest a relative predilection for renal involvement. This tumor confirms the broad anatomic spectrum of SEF and underscores the essential role of MUC4 immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the evaluation of renal tumors with epithelioid cytology and prominent stromal sclerosis.

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International Journal of Surgical Pathology
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2026-05-08
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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Primary Renal Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma With EWSR1::CREB3L1 Fusion: A Diagnostic Pitfall With a Comprehensive Review of Reported Patients

Ayoub Nahal, Jessica Jahoda, Mohamed Aziz, Waleed Hassen
International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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Primary Renal Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma With EWSR1::CREB3L1 Fusion: A Diagnostic Pitfall With a Comprehensive Review of Reported Patients

Ayoub Nahal, Jessica Jahoda, Mohamed Aziz, Waleed Hassen
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fusion. Radiologic evaluation revealed a solid renal mass suspicious for malignancy, prompting partial nephrectomy. Histologically, the tumor was composed of epithelioid and spindle cells embedded in a densely sclerotic stroma with characteristic filigree collagen. Accurate recognition of renal SEF is critical, as it may be misdiagnosed as sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma, sclerosing clear cell sarcoma of the kidney, epithelioid angiomyolipoma, or other primary renal neoplasms. In addition, a comprehensive review of the literature was performed. Including recently reported tumors identified within molecularly characterized series, a total of 19 patients with primary renal SEF have been documented to date. Notably, within the genitourinary tract, available data suggest a relative predilection for renal involvement. This tumor confirms the broad anatomic spectrum of SEF and underscores the essential role of MUC4 immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the evaluation of renal tumors with epithelioid cytology and prominent stromal sclerosis.

International Journal of Surgical Pathology
Cleveland Clinic (US), National Writing Project (US), Memorial Healthcare System (US), Laboratoire National de Référence (MA)
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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