Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumour With PLAGL Amplification Lacking Typical Embryonal Morphology: Diagnostic Pitfall in a Paediatric Case

Summary Central nervous system embryonal tumour with PLAGL amplification (ET‐PLAGL) is a methylation‐defined tumour characterised by PLAGL1 or PLAGL2 amplification. ET‐PLAGL may not be readily recognised on histological assessment and requires molecular profiling for accurate classification. PLAGL1 protein expression detected by immunohistochemistry and PLAGL1 gene amplification confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridisation may serve as adjunctive findings in the diagnosis of ET‐PLAGL. This case highlights discordance between histological appearance and molecular classification, representing a potential diagnostic pitfall.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology
Published
2026-06-26
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1111/nan.70087
Primary Topic
Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00

Funders

Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumour With PLAGL Amplification Lacking Typical Embryonal Morphology: Diagnostic Pitfall in a Paediatric Case

Akihisa Kamataki, Naoki Yanagawa, Sumihito Nobusawa, Ryo Sugimoto et al.
Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology
Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
article

Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumour With PLAGL Amplification Lacking Typical Embryonal Morphology: Diagnostic Pitfall in a Paediatric Case

Akihisa Kamataki, Naoki Yanagawa, Sumihito Nobusawa, Ryo Sugimoto, Ryo Okuse, Hiromichi Suzuki, Takaaki Beppu, Akira Kurose, Yuichi Sato
article en

Abstract

Summary Central nervous system embryonal tumour with PLAGL amplification (ET‐PLAGL) is a methylation‐defined tumour characterised by PLAGL1 or PLAGL2 amplification. ET‐PLAGL may not be readily recognised on histological assessment and requires molecular profiling for accurate classification. PLAGL1 protein expression detected by immunohistochemistry and PLAGL1 gene amplification confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridisation may serve as adjunctive findings in the diagnosis of ET‐PLAGL. This case highlights discordance between histological appearance and molecular classification, representing a potential diagnostic pitfall.

Neuropathology and Applied NeurobiologyVol. 52(4)
Hirosaki University (JP), Gunma University (JP), Iwate Medical University (JP), Hirosaki National Hospital (JP)
Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.