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<div>AbstractPurpose:<p>Extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) is an uncommon skin malignancy whose genetic alterations are poorly characterized. Previous reports identified mutations in chromatin remodeling genes and <i>PIK3CA</i>. In order to unambiguously determine driver mutations in EMPD, we analyzed 87 EMPD samples using exome sequencing in combination with targeted sequencing.</p>Experimental Design:<p>First, we analyzed 37 EMPD samples that were surgically resected using whole-exome sequencing. Based on several <i>in silico</i> analysis, we built a custom capture panel of putative driver genes and analyzed 50 additional formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples using target sequencing. <i>ERBB2</i> expression was evaluated by HER2 immunohisotochemistry. Select samples were further analyzed by fluorescence <i>in situ</i> hybridization.</p>Results:<p>A median of 92 mutations/sample was identified in exome analysis. A union of driver detection algorithms identified <i>ERBB2, ERBB3, KMT2C, TP53, PIK3CA, NUP93, AFDN</i>, and <i>CUX1</i> as likely driver mutations. Copy-number alteration analysis showed regions spanning <i>CDKN2A</i> as recurrently deleted, and <i>ERBB2</i> as recurrently amplified. <i>ERBB2, ERBB3</i>, and <i>FGFR1</i> amplification/mutation showed tendency toward mutual exclusivity. Copy-number alteration load was associated with likelihood to recur. Mutational signatures were dominated by aging and APOBEC activation and lacked evidence of ultraviolet radiation. HER2 IHC/fluorescence <i>in situ</i> analysis validated <i>ERBB2</i> amplification but was underpowered to detect mutations. Tumor heterogeneity in terms of <i>ERBB2</i> amplification status was observed in some cases.</p>Conclusions:<p>Our comprehensive, unbiased analysis shows EMPD is characterized by alterations involving the PI3K–AKT pathway. EMPD is distinct from other skin cancers in both molecular pathways altered and etiology behind mutagenesis.</p></div>

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