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ArticleGastroenterology research and practice2020

Frequency of Mismatch Repair Protein (MMRP) Deficiency among Young Jordanians Diagnosed with Colorectal Carcinoma (CRC).

Bayan Maraqa, Ghassan Al-Shbool, Osama Abu-Shawer, Mamoun Souleiman, Osama Alshakhatreh, Amal Al-Omari, Hadeel Abdelkhaleq, Ayat Taqash, Maysa Al-Hussaini

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Bayan MaraqaDepartment of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9455-188X
Ghassan Al-ShboolMedStar Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University, USA.
Osama Abu-ShawerUniversity of Jordan School of Medicine, Jordan.
Mamoun SouleimanUniversity of Jordan School of Medicine, Jordan.
Osama AlshakhatrehUniversity of Jordan School of Medicine, Jordan.
Amal Al-OmariOffice of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7571-3097
Hadeel AbdelkhaleqOffice of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan.
Ayat TaqashOffice of Scientific Affairs and Research, King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1046-8622
Maysa Al-HussainiDepartment of Pathology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6392-150X
King Hussein Cancer Center · JOUniversity of Jordan · JOMedStar Washington Hospital Center · US

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Abstract

purposeMicrosatellite instability (MSI) caused by mismatch repair protein (MMRP) deficiency is detected in 15% of sporadic colorectal cancers (CRCs). Our aim is to investigate the frequency of MMRP deficiency in young CRC patients, using immunohistochemical analysis.

methodsThis study targeted cases of CRC at King Hussein Cancer Center from 2004 until 2012 in patients 45 years of age or younger at the time of diagnosis. Clinicopathological data was obtained from 155 patients' records. Immunohistochemistry for MLH1, MSH2, PMS2, and MSH6 proteins was performed on paraffin-embedded tissue containing carcinoma.

resultsThe median age of patient at diagnosis was 38 years. A total of 29 (19%) cases showed deficient MMRP(dMMRP)expression. Loss of expression of PMS2 was seen in 17 cases, 12 cases of which showed loss of MLH1 expression. Loss of expression of MSH6 was seen in 10 cases, 9 of which showed loss of MSH2 expression. One case (3.4%) showed loss of all four MMR proteins, and another case (3.4%) showed loss of PMS2/MLH1 and MSH6. There was a significant association between abnormal MMR protein expression and tumor location proximal to splenic flexure (

conclusionsThe prevalence of dMMRP tumors in this age group appears to be similar to international literature. dMMRP tumors tends to be associated with earlier stages and better outcomes compared to pMMRP cases. dMMRP can serve as a biomarker for better prognosis. These results are of value in directing the clinical management of young patients with CRC.

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