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WNT/β-Catenin-Activated Rosette-Forming Carcinoma With Sarcomatoid Differentiation.

Wood BA, Harvey NT, Mesbah Ardakani N

American Journal of DermatopathologyIn the feed 27 Aug 2026, published online 27 Aug 2026, issue 2026 Aug 27, added to PubMed 27 Aug 2026

Topics: Skin cancer & tumorsDermatopathology

Abstract

WNT/β-catenin activated rosette forming carcinoma is a recently described high grade primary cutaneous carcinoma. These tumours, which commonly involve sun-exposed skin in elderly patients, are associated with inactivation of RB1 and mutations in APC or CTNNB1 genes, leading to activation of WNT/β-catenin signalling pathways. We report a case of WNT/β catenin activated rosette forming carcinoma with sarcomatoid differentiation, which has not previously been described.

Abstract from PubMed

PMID 42658559 · DOI 10.1097/DAD.0000000000003412