Successful BRAF/MEK inhibition in a patient with BRAFV600E-mutated extrapancreatic acinar cell carcinoma

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Beitragende

  • Elena Busch - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Simon Kreutzfeldt - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Abbas Agaimy - , Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Autor:in)
  • Gunhild Mechtersheimer - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Peter Horak - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Benedikt Brors - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Barbara Hutter - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Martina Fröhlich - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Sebastian Uhrig - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Philipp Mayer - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Evelin Schröck - , Institut für Klinische Genetik, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Albrecht Stenzinger - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Hanno Glimm - , Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen Dresden, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Dirk Jäger - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Christoph Springfeld - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)
  • Stefan Fröhling - , Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) (Autor:in)
  • Stefanie Zschäbitz - , Universität Heidelberg (Autor:in)

Abstract

Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PAC) is a rare disease with a poor prognosis. Treatment options for metastatic PAC are limited and often follow chemotherapeutic regimens for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Although recurrent genomic alterations, such as BRAF fusions and defects in genes involved in homologous recombination DNA repair, have been described in PAC, data on the clinical efficacy of molecularly guided, targeted treatment are scarce. Here we describe the case of a 27-yr-old patient with BRAFV600E-mutated PAC who was successfully treated with a combination of BRAF and MEK inhibitors. The patient presented to our clinic with abdominal pain and weight loss. Imaging showed extensive retroperitoneal disease as well as mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Because of elevated α-fetoprotein (AFP) levels and inconclusive histologic findings, a germ cell tumor was suspected; however, PEI chemotherapy was unsuccessful. A repeat biopsy yielded the diagnosis of PAC and treatment with FOLFIRINOX was initiated. Comprehensive molecular profiling within the MASTER (Molecularly Aided Stratification for Tumor Eradication Research) precision oncology program revealed a somatic BRAFV600E mutation and a germline PALB2 stop-gain mutation. Therapy was therefore switched to BRAF/MEK inhibition, resulting in almost complete remission and disease control for 12 mo and a remarkable improvement in the patient’s general condition. These results indicate that BRAF alterations are a valid therapeutic target in PAC that should be routinely assessed in this patient population.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummera005553
FachzeitschriftCold Spring Harbor molecular case studies
Jahrgang6
Ausgabenummer4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Aug. 2020
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 32843432

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