STK11 Adnexal Tumor: Exploring the Association With Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and its Distinction From Morphologic Mimickers

Adv Anat Pathol. 2025 Jan 1;32(1):98-108. doi: 10.1097/PAP.0000000000000460. Epub 2024 Sep 3.

Abstract

STK11 adnexal tumor is a novel malignant neoplasm of uncertain histogenesis frequently arising in a para-adnexal location and associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in ∼50% of patients. Its broad morphologic spectrum and nonspecific immunohistochemical profile has resulted in misclassification in the past as a variety of other neoplasms including those of wolffian, sex cord-stromal, mesothelial, and epithelial derivation. This review focuses on the spectrum of adnexal neoplasms that may develop in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, with particular emphasis on STK11 adnexal tumor and its differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases*
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome* / genetics
  • Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome* / pathology
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases* / genetics

Substances

  • STK11 protein, human
  • AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases
  • Biomarkers, Tumor