Autor: |
Xiaoming Bai, Dan Xiang, Mengxi Huang, Yitian Chen |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol 15 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1663-9812 |
DOI: |
10.3389/fphar.2024.1373020 |
Popis: |
FH-deficient Renal Cell Carcinoma (FH-deficient RCC) are inherited tumors caused by mutations in the fumarate hydratase (FH) gene, which plays a role in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. These mutations often result in aggressive forms of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and other tumors. Here, we present a case of FH-deficient RCC in a 43-year-old woman with a history of uterine fibroids. She exhibited a new heterozygous mutation in exon six of the FH gene (c.799_803del, c.781_796del). The patient had multiple bone metastases and small subcutaneous nodules in various areas such as the shoulders, back, and buttocks. Biopsy of a subcutaneous nodule on the right side revealed positive expression of 2-succinate-cysteine (2SC), and FH staining indicated FH expression deletion. The patient underwent treatment with a combination of erlotinib and bevacizumab, which resulted in significant efficacy with moderate side effects. This treatment combination may be recommended as a standard regimen. This case underscores the importance of genetic testing in patients with advanced renal cancer to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, it provides insights into potential treatment approaches for FH-deficient RCC. |
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