ArticleDiscover oncology2025
Epigenomic characterization and therapeutic challenges of melanoma arising in giant nevi in pediatric patients.
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- Molecular pathology in the diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma.Pathologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
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backgroundCongenital giant melanocytic nevi (CGMN) are rare melanocytic proliferations present at birth, associated with an increased risk of pediatric malignant melanoma (MM). Melanomas arising within CGMN are uncommon but clinically aggressive, with diagnostic challenges due to overlapping histopathological features with benign proliferations. This case series explores the clinicopathologic, molecular, and therapeutic profiles of three pediatric patients with MM arising in CGMN.
methodsAn integrated analysis-including histopathology, immunohistochemistry, mutational profiling (NRAS, BRAF, PRKAR1A), copy number variation (CNV) analysis, and DNA methylation profiling using the classifier developed at the German Cancer Research Center (DFKZ) in Heidelberg-was performed on tumor and matched nevus samples.
resultsAll tumors harbored MAPK pathway alterations, including NRAS Q61 mutations or BRAF fusions. DNA methylation profiling confirmed malignant transformation, while matched nevi clustered as melanocytoma with flat CNV profiles. Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors (nivolumab ± ipilimumab) was used in all cases despite low PD-1/PD-L1 expression. However, therapeutic response was inconsistent, and two patients developed severe immune-related hepatitis requiring treatment discontinuation. Only one patient remains in remission. Epigenomic analyses revealed that benign and malignant components shared a close clustering pattern, suggesting a common cellular origin and patient-specific epigenetic imprinting.
conclusionMM arising within CGMN poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. While molecular and epigenomic profiling supports accurate classification and understanding of disease biology, the role of immunotherapy remains uncertain-marked by reduced efficacy and significant immune-related toxicity. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to guide management and improve outcomes in this rare pediatric malignancy.
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