Purpuric Patches as Cutaneous Presentation of Pediatric <scp>NTRK</scp> ‐Rearranged Spindle Cell Neoplasm

Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase-rearranged spindle cell neoplasms (NTRK-RSCNs) are rare soft tissue tumors with a broad histologic spectrum. Limited data exist on their cutaneous manifestations, particularly in pediatric patients. We present the case of a 4-year-old girl with an LMNA-NTRK1 fusion-positive spindle cell neoplasm initially presenting as a subcutaneous nodule adjacent to purpuric patches on the abdomen. This case highlights an atypical cutaneous presentation of NTRK-RSCNs and demonstrates the successful use of larotrectinib, a TRK inhibitor, in achieving both clinical and histological remission.

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Pediatric Dermatology
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2026-05-10
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https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.70230
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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Purpuric Patches as Cutaneous Presentation of Pediatric NTRK ‐Rearranged Spindle Cell Neoplasm

Brent R. Weil, Sarah S. Lee, Birgitta Schmidt, Pierre‐Olivier Grenier
Pediatric Dermatology
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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Purpuric Patches as Cutaneous Presentation of Pediatric NTRK ‐Rearranged Spindle Cell Neoplasm

Brent R. Weil, Sarah S. Lee, Birgitta Schmidt, Pierre‐Olivier Grenier
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Neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase-rearranged spindle cell neoplasms (NTRK-RSCNs) are rare soft tissue tumors with a broad histologic spectrum. Limited data exist on their cutaneous manifestations, particularly in pediatric patients. We present the case of a 4-year-old girl with an LMNA-NTRK1 fusion-positive spindle cell neoplasm initially presenting as a subcutaneous nodule adjacent to purpuric patches on the abdomen. This case highlights an atypical cutaneous presentation of NTRK-RSCNs and demonstrates the successful use of larotrectinib, a TRK inhibitor, in achieving both clinical and histological remission.

Pediatric Dermatology
Boston Children's Hospital (US), Harvard University (US), Boston Children's Museum (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
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Purpuric Patches as Cutaneous Presentation of Pediatric <scp>NTRK</scp> ‐Rearranged Spindle Cell Neoplasm — Brent R. Weil, Sarah S. Lee, et al. · Pediatric Dermatology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS