scholarly journals RARE-15. EARLY PSEUDOPROGRESSION POST-RADIATION IN PAEDIATRIC HIGH-GRADE GLIOMA PATIENTS WITH CONSTITUTIONAL MISMATCH REPAIR DEFICIENCY: TWO CASE REPORTS FROM A SINGLE CENTRE

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii444-iii445
Author(s):  
Ay-Jiuan Teng ◽  
Breege Gilmartin ◽  
Marty Campbell ◽  
Kanika Bhatia ◽  
Greg Wheeler ◽  
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Abstract BACKGROUND Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency (CMMRD) is a cancer predisposition syndrome caused by biallelic mutations in the mismatch repair pathway, and high-grade glioma (HGG) constitute the most prevalent brain tumours. Pseudoprogression alludes to radiological changes that mimic tumour progression, but are in fact due to other causes such as therapy related inflammation. It can occur as early as three months post treatment. To our knowledge, its characteristics in CMMRD patients has not been reported. METHODS We retrospectively identified seven patients with CMMRD and history of HGG at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne from 2005 to 2019. Our objective was to review the characteristics of pseudoprogression in this cohort. RESULTS Out of the seven patients, two with constitutional loss of PMS2 demonstrated evidence of pseudoprogression. Patient 1 presented at 16 years old with a cerebellar anaplastic astrocytoma. She developed clinical and radiological progression within two weeks of starting radiotherapy, persisting up to four months after completion. However, six months post radiation she improved without intervention and the tumour remains stable five years post therapy. Patient 2 presented at 17 years old with a midbrain anaplastic astrocytoma, and showed signs of progression four weeks after completion of radiotherapy. She was then treated with Bevacizumab, an anti-VEGFA antibody with remarkable response. She subsequently received Nivolumab, a checkpoint inhibitor with ongoing stable disease for four months. CONCLUSION Our findings showed that pseudoprogression can occur early in the treatment course in CMMRD patients. Identification of this entity is important for appropriate clinical management.

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii444-iii444
Author(s):  
Erin Wright ◽  
Alexis Judd ◽  
Jennifer Stanke ◽  
Sarah Rush ◽  
Daniel Pettee

Abstract Congenital mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) is a pediatric cancer predisposition syndrome secondary to biallelic mutations in mismatch repair genes including MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2. Due to the resulting lack of repair mechanisms, these patients develop a high intracellular mutational burden and have a high risk of development of multiple malignancies at a young age. Similar to patients with Lynch Syndrome (monoallelic mutations in MMR genes), these patients are at risk for development of central nervous system (CNS) tumors including high grade gliomas. Forty-eight percent of patients with CMMRD are diagnosed with a CNS malignancy. In this interesting case, a patient developed three metachronous malignancies prior to the age of 13, including Burkitt lymphoma, T-Cell lymphoma and anaplastic astrocytoma. Genomic analysis revealed a high mutational burden in his initial tumors, with multiple oncogenic mutations, as well as a previously unreported germline compound heterozygous MSH6 E744fs*12 and R248fs*8 alteration. He received a gross total resection of the tumor which in previous studies has been shown to have the highest impact on survival. Surgery was followed by radiation and ongoing treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor with stable disease at 6 months. The purpose of this case report is to describe the interesting presentation of CMMRD and discuss the previously unreported biallelic MSH6 mutations.


2017 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. x35
Author(s):  
D. Patricia ◽  
J. July ◽  
E.J. Wahjoepramono ◽  
G. Prayogi ◽  
Z.G. Wuisan ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Léa Guerrini-Rousseau ◽  
Pascale Varlet ◽  
Chrystelle Colas ◽  
Felipe Andreiuolo ◽  
Franck Bourdeaut ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Malignant brain tumors (BT) are among the cancers most frequently associated with constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD), a rare childhood cancer predisposition syndrome resulting from biallelic germline mutations in mismatch repair genes. This study analyzed data from the European “Care for CMMRD” (C4CMMRD) database to describe their clinical characteristics, treatments, and outcome with the aim of improving its diagnosis/treatment. Methods Retrospective analysis of data on patients with CMMRD and malignant BT from the C4CMMRD database up to July 2017. Results Among the 87 registered patients, 49 developed 56 malignant BTs: 50 high-grade gliomas (HGG) (with giant multinucleated cells in 16/21 histologically reviewed tumors) and 6 embryonal tumors. The median age at first BT was 9.2 years [1.1–40.6], with nine patients older than 18. Twenty-seven patients developed multiple malignancies (including16 before the BT). Most patients received standard treatment, and eight patients immunotherapy for relapsed HGG. The 3- and 5-year overall survival (OS) rates were 30% (95% CI: 19–45) and 22% (95% CI: 12–37) after the first BT, with worse prognosis for HGG (3-year OS = 20.5%). Six patients were alive (median follow-up 2.5 years) and 43 dead (38 deaths, 88%, were BT-related). Other CMMRD-specific features were café-au-lait macules (40/41), multiple BTs (5/15), developmental brain anomalies (11/15), and consanguinity (20/38 families). Conclusions Several characteristics could help suspecting CMMRD in pediatric malignant BTs: giant cells on histology, previous malignancies, parental consanguinity, café-au-lait macules, multiple BTs, and developmental brain anomalies. The prognosis of CMMRD-associated BT treated with standard therapies is poor requiring new therapeutic up-front approaches.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii447-iii447
Author(s):  
Kaylyn Utley ◽  
Jens Reuter ◽  
Lei Li ◽  
Devon Evans ◽  
Jeffrey Florman ◽  
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Abstract Constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) syndrome is a rare cancer predisposition syndrome in children. Its main associated tumor types include brain and CNS tumors, hematologic malignancies, intestinal polyps and colorectal tumors, and other malignancies. Tumor genesis within this population is highly complex and poorly understood. We describe a case of a patient with two occurrences of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), each with unique NF1 mutations. The patient is a female with CMMRD who was first diagnosed with GBM of the right frontal lobe in 2015. She subsequently underwent gross total resection, radiation to the field and concomitant and maintenance therapy with Temozolomide and Everolimus, due to high suspicion for NF-1. Genetic studies didn’t show NF-1, instead revealing a diagnosis of CMMRD. Molecular testing of the GBM showed a high mutational burden and an NF1 mutation. Later, screening revealed stage IV colon cancer, for which she underwent subtotal colectomy, partial liver resection and chemotherapy. Molecular testing from the colon cancer found a hypermutant malignancy without mutations in NF1. Surveillance imaging detected a mass at the original site of her GBM, for which she had a resection. Notably, the genetic profile of the second tumor substantially different from the original tumor and the colon cancer sample, but had new mutations in NF-1. These findings highlight the significant variability in the genetic profiles of tumors in the context of CMMRD. It is also worth considering that NF1 is one of the first in a cascade of mutations leading to GBM in these patients.


2021 ◽  
pp. jmedgenet-2020-107627
Author(s):  
Melyssa Aronson ◽  
Chrystelle Colas ◽  
Andrew Shuen ◽  
Heather Hampel ◽  
William D Foulkes ◽  
...  

BackgroundConstitutional mismatch repair deficiency syndrome (CMMRD) is the most aggressive cancer predisposition syndrome associated with multiorgan cancers, often presenting in childhood. There is variability in age and presentation of cancers and benign manifestations mimicking neurofibromatosis type 1. Genetic testing may not be informative and is complicated by pseudogenes associated with the most commonly associated gene, PMS2. To date, no diagnostic criteria exist. Since surveillance and immune-based therapies are available, establishing a CMMRD diagnosis is key to improve survival.MethodsIn order to establish a robust diagnostic path, a multidisciplinary international working group, with representation from the two largest consortia (International Replication Repair Deficiency (IRRD) consortium and European Consortium Care for CMMRD (C4CMMRD)), was formed to establish diagnostic criteria based on expertise, literature review and consensus.ResultsThe working group established seven diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of CMMRD, including four definitive criteria (strong evidence) and three likely diagnostic criteria (moderate evidence). All criteria warrant CMMRD surveillance. The criteria incorporate germline mismatch repair results, ancillary tests and clinical manifestation to determine a diagnosis. Hallmark cancers for CMMRD were defined by the working group after extensive literature review and consultation with the IRRD and C4CMMRD consortia.ConclusionsThis position paper summarises the evidence and rationale to provide specific guidelines for CMMRD diagnosis, which necessitates appropriate surveillance and treatment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii454-iii454
Author(s):  
Rejin Kebudi ◽  
Nisreen Amayiri N ◽  
Malak Abedalthagafi ◽  
Asim Noor Rana ◽  
Slman Kirmani ◽  
...  

Abstract Germline biallelic mutations in one of the mismatch repair genes (MSH2/MSH6/MLH1/PMS2 results in constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD), a condition associated with multiple tumors arising from multiple organs during childhood, and these individuals rarely reach adulthood. The paucity of information with respect to these conditions leads to mismanagement and may be a factor in the high mortality of patients with CMMRD. Two international consortia, the European CARE4CMMRD, and the international replication repair deficiency (RRD) consortium, are addressing the many challenges associated with this condition. To address specific issues surrounding the management of CMMRD in low and middle income countries (LMIC), a multidisciplinary taskforce of 11 specialists from nine countries was formed. Preliminary conclusions are: 1) Immunohistochemistry for CMMRD should be considered for all patients with suggestive clinical features. In countries where CMMRD is common, malignant gliomas, colon cancers and T cell lymphomas should be stained routinely as the prevalence of CMMRD in these tumors can exceed 40%. 2) Temozolomide should not be used in the management of malignant glioma. By contrast, preclinical studies have suggested increased sensitivity to nitrosoureas. For the management of CMMRD related lymphoma and leukemia, mercaptopurines should not be avoided or discontinued as a part of the standard of care before more data are collected. 3) Management with checkpoint inhibitors should be limited to centers with intensive care units and expertise in complex supportive care to manage side effects of immune therapy. 4) Surveillance protocols have demonstrated long term survival benefits and should be implemented in LMIC.


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