Characteristics of diffuse midline gliomas with positive detection of H3K27M mutations in cerebrospinal fluid

Mutations in histone H3K27M are found in over 80% of diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs). Since radical resection of tumors located in the pons is not advocated and even a simple needle biopsy can carry a considerable risk of morbidity, establishment of a reliable liquid biopsy method in these patients i...

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Published inNervous System in Children Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 358 - 364
Main Authors Natsumeda, Manabu, On, Jotaro, Watanabe, Jun, Takahashi, Haruhiko, Tsukamoto, Yoshihiro, Okada, Masayasu, Hiraishi, Tetsuya, Yoshimura, Junichi, Oishi, Makoto, Fujii, Yukihiko
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published The Japanese Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery 2022
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diffuse midline glioma
H3K27M
liquid biopsy
lumbar puncture
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Summary:Mutations in histone H3K27M are found in over 80% of diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs). Since radical resection of tumors located in the pons is not advocated and even a simple needle biopsy can carry a considerable risk of morbidity, establishment of a reliable liquid biopsy method in these patients is highly anticipated. However, we have previously reported that detection of H3K27M mutations from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained by lumbar puncture at initial diagnosis can be challenging. In the present report, we introduce two cases of DMG with multiple lesions and disseminating disease, in which H3K27M was detected from CSF and try to clarify what characteristics of brain tumors make it a suitable candidate for liquid biopsy.
ISSN:0387-8023
2435-824X
DOI:10.34544/jspn.47.4_358