scholarly journals Epidermal growth factor receptor mutation accelerates radiographic progression in lung adenocarcinoma presented as a solitary ground-glass opacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 6030-6039
Author(s):  
Qijue Lu ◽  
Ye Ma ◽  
Zhao An ◽  
Tiejun Zhao ◽  
Zhiyun Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Radiographic Progression ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Ground Glass Opacity ◽  
Ground Glass ◽  
Epidermal Growth

scholarly journals Lung adenocarcinoma concomitant with xeroderma pigmentosum: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masataka Matsumoto ◽  
Kazumi Kaneshiro ◽  
Kiyonobu Takatsuki
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Xeroderma Pigmentosum ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Consanguineous Marriage ◽  
History Of ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Abstract Background Xeroderma pigmentosum is a rare, autosomal-recessive photosensitive dermatosis. Patients with xeroderma pigmentosum have an impaired ability to repair deoxyribonucleic acid damage caused by ultraviolet rays, resulting in skin cancer. Patients with xeroderma pigmentosum are more susceptible to some cancers. We herein report a case of xeroderma pigmentosum accompanied by lung cancer. Case presentation The patient was a Japanese woman in her 70s with a family history of consanguineous marriage. Her medical history included squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, in addition to xeroderma pigmentosum. She presented with dry skin with small, pigmented spots, which were particularly focused around the areas exposed to sunlight. Chest computed tomography was conducted to assess for any evidence of metastatic skin carcinoma, and revealed a tumor in the left upper subpleural lobe of the lung. Consequently, she was referred to our department. Finally, we diagnosed lung adenocarcinoma (pT2aN0M1b: stage IVA). She had an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation (p.L858R). Treatment with an epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (gefitinib) was initiated, and the tumor gradually regressed. No side effects were observed. However, she later died from aspiration pneumonia. Conclusions Although xeroderma pigmentosum is rare, a history of consanguineous marriage should be verified. Because of the severe side effects of cisplatin and radiotherapy in xeroderma pigmentosum patients, the risks and benefits of treatment should be considered thoroughly.

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