Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm With De Novo TET2 and KDM6A Mutations

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Authors: Zixin Qiu, Jianbo Tong, Chuan Wan, Cao Xianwei, Zhibin Zhang
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Abstract

Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare, highly aggressive hematologic malignancy characterized by cutaneous involvement with potential dissemination to peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, or extranodal sites. We present the first documented case of BPDCN exhibiting complex epigenetic dysregulation in a 54-year-old female who developed rapidly progressive purpuric lesions on the trunk, diagnosed via skin biopsy and immunohistochemistry. Cytogenetic analysis revealed triple molecular aberrations including a t(1;6) (p31;q25) translocation, a TET2 frameshift deletion (44.1% VAF), and a KDM6A missense mutation (c.262G>A, 46.6% VAF). The patient died within 6 months post-diagnosis, suggesting that this aggressive clinical course may be associated with a novel clinicogenetic subtype of BPDCN.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research Histiocytic Disorders and Treatments Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Volume
53
Issue
4
Pages
377–382
Publication date
2 January 2026
Language
EN