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ArticleCancer research2015

High-Frequency Targetable EGFR Mutations in Sinonasal Squamous Cell Carcinomas Arising from Inverted Sinonasal Papilloma.

Aaron M Udager, Delphine C M Rolland, Jonathan B McHugh, Bryan L Betz, Carlos Murga-Zamalloa, Thomas E Carey, Lawrence J Marentette, Mario A Hermsen, Kathleen E DuRoss, Megan S Lim and 2 more

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Article in Cancer research, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 65 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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65citing papers in PubMed, 5 pooled it
8.6field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

65 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 141 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Association of human papillomavirus infection and epidermal growth factor receptor mutations in inverted sinonasal papilloma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026
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  5. Malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma and related genetic alterations: a systematic review.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2017
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  14. EGFR mutations in sinonasal squamous neoplasms: Novel hotspot for exon 20 insertions.Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Aaron M Udager *Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Delphine C M Rolland *Department of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Jonathan B McHughDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Bryan L BetzDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Carlos Murga-ZamalloaDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Thomas E CareyDepartment of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Lawrence J MarentetteDepartment of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Mario A HermsenDepartment of Otolaryngology, IUOPA, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain.
Kathleen E DuRossDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Megan S LimDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Kojo S J Elenitoba-JohnsonDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
Noah A BrownDepartment of Pathology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI.
University of Michigan · USHospital Universitario Central de Asturias · ES

Funding

XenograftP30CA046592 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI THEODORE S LAWRENCE · 1988 to 2026
$178.2M
Therapeutic Potential and Mechanism of Action of Potent Small Molecule InhibitorsP50CA097248 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI WOLF, GREGORY T · 2002 to 2013
$25.3M
NCI NIH HHS P30 CA046592NCI NIH HHS P30 CA46592NCI NIH HHS P50 CA097248NCI NIH HHS P50 CA97248
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Inverted sinonasal papilloma (ISP) is a locally aggressive neoplasm associated with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC) in 10% to 25% of cases. To date, no recurrent mutations have been identified in ISP or SNSCC. Using targeted next-generation sequencing and Sanger sequencing, we identified activating EGFR mutations in 88% of ISP and 77% of ISP-associated SNSCC. Identical EGFR genotypes were found in matched pairs of ISP and associated SNSCC, providing the first genetic evidence of a biologic link between these tumors. EGFR mutations were not identified in exophytic or oncocytic papillomas or non-ISP-associated SNSCC, suggesting that the ISP/SNSCC spectrum is biologically distinct among sinonasal squamous tumors. Patients with ISP harboring EGFR mutations also exhibited an increased progression-free survival compared with those with wild-type EGFR. Finally, treatment of ISP-associated carcinoma cells with irreversible EGFR inhibitors resulted in inactivation of EGFR signaling and growth inhibition. These findings implicate a prominent role for activating EGFR mutations in the pathogenesis of ISP and associated SNSCC and rationalize consideration of irreversible EGFR inhibitors in the therapy of these tumors.

Indexed as

MutationAgedAmino Acid SequenceCarcinoma, Squamous CellCell Line, TumorErbB ReceptorsFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHumansMiddle AgedMolecular Sequence DataPapilloma, InvertedParanasal Sinus NeoplasmsSequence Analysis, DNASquamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and NeckEGFR protein, humanErbB Receptors

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PMID25931286
PMCPMC4508878
OpenAlexW2076161831

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