scholarly journals A Rare Case of Diffuse Subependymal Periventricular Metastases from Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1304-1310
Author(s):  
Cong Thao Trinh ◽  
Thanh Tam Thi Nguyen ◽  
Hoang Anh Thi Van ◽  
Van Trung Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Brain Metastases ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Brain Parenchyma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Advanced Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma

Small cell lung cancer, whose essence is neuroendocrine tumors, makes up proximately 14–20% of all lung cancer circumstances. Compared to non-small cell lung cancer, its clinical manifestation seems more positive and has a tendency to disseminate earlier in the process of its natural past. About 10% of patients present with brain metastases at the time of provisional diagnosis and sometimes all along the course of their disease, there will be 40–50% of developed brain metastases in addition. Although metastases in the brain parenchyma are often found in patients with advanced lung cancer, periventricular metastases are rare. We report one case of diffuse subependymal periventricular metastases from small cell carcinoma of the lung.

scholarly journals Immunocheckpoint Inhibitor- (Nivolumab-) Associated Hypereosinophilia in Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navdeep Singh ◽  
Sandeep Singh Lubana ◽  
George Constantinou ◽  
Andrea N. Leaf
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Eosinophil Counts

Immunocheckpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy has provided significant clinical improvements in the treatment of several malignancies. The purpose of this report is to increase awareness of hypereosinophilia associated with checkpoint inhibitors, a topic that has been rarely reported. Hypereosinophilia may need to be addressed especially if eosinophil counts increase to levels where hypereosinophilic visceral complications can occur. We are presenting a case of a 57-year-old male with hypereosinophilia that was seen in the setting of progression of metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer during and after nivolumab treatment.

scholarly journals RRx-001 in Refractory Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma: A Case Report of a Partial Response after a Third Reintroduction of Platinum Doublets

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey A. Carter ◽  
Bryan T. Oronsky ◽  
Scott Z. Caroen ◽  
Jan J. Scicinski ◽  
Aiste Degesys ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Partial Response ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Epigenetic Inhibitor

RRx-001 is a pan-active, systemically nontoxic epigenetic inhibitor under investigation in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, small-cell lung cancer and high-grade neuroendocrine tumors in a Phase II clinical trial entitled TRIPLE THREAT (NCT02489903), which reexposes patients to previously effective but refractory platinum doublets after treatment with RRx-001. The purpose of this case study is first to report a partial response to carboplatin and etoposide in a patient with small-cell lung cancer pretreated with RRx-001, indicating episensitization or resensitization by epigenetic mechanisms, and second to discuss the literature related to small-cell lung cancer and episensitization.

scholarly journals Pancreatic involvement in small cell lung cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugur Gonlugur ◽  
Arzu Mirici ◽  
Muammer Karaayvaz
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Pancreatic Metastases ◽  
Pancreatic Involvement

Abstract Background. Few data are available concerning incidence, clinical picture, and prognosis for pancreatic metastases of small cell lung carcinoma. In this paper we review the related literature available in English language. Conclusions. Although pancreatic metastases are generally asymptomatic, they can rarely produce clinical symptoms or functional abnormalities. The widespread use of multi-detector computerised tomography (CT) in contemporary medical practice has led to an increased detection of pancreatic metastases in oncology patients. Tissue diagnosis is imperative because radiological techniques alone are incapable of differentiating them from primary pancreatic tumours. Pancreatic metastases occur in the relative end stage of small cell lung cancer. The main complications of these lesions, although rare, are acute pancreatitis and obstructive jaundice. Early chemotherapy can provide a survival benefit even in patients with mild acute pancreatitis or extrahepatic biliary obstruction.

scholarly journals Combination of tissue and liquid biopsy molecular profiling to detect transformation to small cell lung carcinoma during osimertinib treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 175883592097419
Author(s):  
Julie A. Vendrell ◽  
Xavier Quantin ◽  
Isabelle Serre ◽  
Jérôme Solassol
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Liquid Biopsy ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Liquid Biopsies ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Histological Transformation

Background: Histological transformation of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the mechanisms of resistance to third-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), such as osimertinib. This acquired TKI resistance is linked to the high degree of tumor heterogeneity and adaptive cellular signaling pathways, including epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR)-dependent pathways, observed in NSCLC. Methods: Here, we investigated a series of paired pre- and post-histological transformation biopsies obtained from three patients initially having a NSCLC with an EGFRactivating mutation treated with first-generation TKI, who then received osimertinib as second-line after EGFRT790M resistance and, lastly, developed a histological transformation to SCLC. Both tissue and liquid biopsies were analyzed using large panel sequencing approaches at various time points to reconstruct the clonal evolutionary history of the tumor. Results: Our complementary analysis of tumor tissue and circulating tumor DNA samples allowed us to better characterize the histological and molecular alterations associated with resistance to osimertinib. SCLC transformation was linked to the presence of several concomitant gene alterations, including EGFR, TP53 and RB1, but also to specific signal bypass, such as EGFR and MET amplifications and activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Conclusion: Our report emphasizes the mutational landscape of SCLC histological transformation and highlights the importance of combining tissue and liquid biopsy profiling before and during osimertinib treatment to predict such histological transformation.

scholarly journals Afatinib Associated Papulopustular Phototoxic Eruptions- A Novel Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 1775-1777
Author(s):  
U. Zeenath Begum ◽  
M. Krishnakanth ◽  
Gayathri Rajesh ◽  
Mahalakshmi Veeraraghavan ◽  
Sudha R ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Egfr Mutations ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Acneiform Eruption ◽  
The Face

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer(NSCLC) is the most common type of Lung Cancer. It is characterized by multiple mutations, the commonest being the EGFR and KRAS. Afatinib is an immaculate drug used in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, with EGFR mutations. Here we are presenting a case of a 70 year old male, with Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma, started on Afatinib, who subsequently developed multiple raised skin lesions over the face, neck and the upper chest. On examination, multiple crusted papules and pustules over the face and anterior chest were present. A diagnosis of Photo distributed Acneiform Eruption secondary to Afatinib was made. Patient was treated appropriately and lesions subsided with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.This article highlights the characteristic Afatinib induced papulo – pustular eruptions, which eventually responded to treatment.

scholarly journals NCMP-04. OPSOCLONUS-MYOCLONUS SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH CONTACTIN-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN-LIKE 2 AUTOANTIBODY IN THE SETTING OF NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CARCINOMA

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi180-vi180
Author(s):  
Christian Rosenow ◽  
Sara Dawit ◽  
Katharine Henry ◽  
Luca Farrugia ◽  
Akanksha Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Lung Mass ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome

Abstract INTRODUCTION Opsoclonus–myoclonus syndrome (OMS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by spontaneous multidirectional saccadic eye movements, myoclonus, and ataxia. It is suspected to be an autoimmune mediated process precipitated by a paraneoplastic or infectious trigger. Among the pediatric population, OMS is often associated with neuroblastoma and anti-Hu antibody. Paraneoplastic syndromes in adults manifesting as OMS are most commonly described in breast, gynecological and small cell lung cancer with associated anti-neuronal antibodies (ANNA-2; anti-Ri). We describe the first case of OMS associated with lung adenocarcinoma and Contactin-associated protein-like 2 (Caspr2) antibody. CASE REPORT: A 46-year-old-woman with history of limited small cell lung cancer (SCLC) status-post chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide and prophylactic whole brain radiation, presented with new onset gait instability, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and opsoclonus. Two months prior to her presentation, a chest computed topography (CT) revealed no evidence of recurrent disease. Brain MRI revealed T2 hyperintensities in the white matter and central pons presumably related to chronic small vessel ischemic changes, unchanged from prior imaging. CSF studies revealed normal cell count, glucose, and protein. Gram stain, culture and meningoencephalitis panel were negative. Her paraneoplastic panel revealed a positive Caspr2 antibody. A repeat CT chest for cancer surveillance revealed a new lung mass. Immunotherapy treatment included plasmapheresis, corticosteroids, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy. She underwent a biopsy of the new pulmonary lesion and the pathology was consistent with non-small cell lung carcinoma. Her symptoms slowly improved after treatment. Unfortunately, her disease progressed on repeat PET scan despite surgical resection of the lung mass. She ultimately elected for hospice. CONCLUSION We report a novel antibody, Caspr2, occurring in association with paraneoplastic OMS. While SCLC is the most common neoplasm associated with OMS among adults, non-small cell lung carcinoma should be considered. Prompt immunotherapy and neoplasm treatment may result in improvement.

scholarly journals Conjunctival Metastasis as an Initial Sign of Small Cell Lung Cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsun Sahin ◽  
Nilgun Yildirim ◽  
Deniz Goren Sahin ◽  
Hikmet Basmak ◽  
Mustafa Acikalin
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Initial Manifestation ◽  
Cell Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Initial Sign

Introduction. To report a case of a conjunctival metastasis as the initial manifestation of small cell lung cancer.Methods. Observational case report.Results. A 50-year-old man without known systemic disease developed a conjunctival mass in his right eye. He underwent incisional biopsy of the tumor and systemic evaluation. Histopathologically, the conjunctival mass was a metastatic small cell carcinoma. Further evaluation revealed a primary small cell lung carcinoma with metastasis to liver and bones. The primary and metastatic tumors were treated with chemotherapy.Conclusion. Conjunctival metastasis may be the initial manifestation of lung cancer. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a deep conjunctival mass.

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