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ArticleGynecologic oncology reports2022

Pushing the boundaries. Concurrent Hodgkin lymphoma and breast cancer treatment with preservation of pregnancy: A case report.

Charlotte LeJeune, Daan Dierickx, Hans Wildiers, Lore Lannoo, Kristel Van Calsteren, Vincent Vandecaveye, Björn Menten, Joris Vermeesch, Frédéric Amant

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Article in Gynecologic oncology reports, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Charlotte LeJeuneGynecological Oncology, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Daan DierickxDepartment of Hematology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Hans WildiersDepartment of General Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven Belgium.
Lore LannooDepartment of Development and Regeneration, Division Woman and Child, Clinical Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Kristel Van CalsterenDepartment of Development and Regeneration, Division Woman and Child, Clinical Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Vincent VandecaveyeDepartment of Radiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Björn MentenDepartment of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University Hospitals, Ghent, Belgium.
Joris VermeeschDepartment of Human Genetics, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Frédéric AmantDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.
KU Leuven · BEGhent University Hospital · BEThe Netherlands Cancer Institute · NL

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Abstract

Background: Breast cancer and hematological cancers are the most commonly diagnosed malignancies during pregnancy. This case report is the first to describe the ultimate challenge to preserve a pregnancy while the expectant mother is diagnosed and treated simultaneously for two concurrent primary malignancies, a stage IIA Hodgkin lymphoma and pT2N0(Sn) breast cancer. Clinical case: A 36-year-old pregnant primigravida underwent a routine non-invasive prenatal test at 14 weeks and 4 days of gestation. Genome-wide sequencing was used and revealed an aberrant DNA/chromosome copy number profile among which a strong 2p-gain, possibly related to a maternal malignancy. Physical examination showed an enlarged cervical lymph node and ultrasound guided biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of a nodular sclerosing classical Hodgkin lymphoma subsequently staged as an early stage, unfavorable (IIA) Hodgkin lymphoma. Whole body magnetic resonance imaging for further staging also indicated a suspicious nodule in the right breast. Further investigation resulted in the concurrent diagnosis of a pT2N0(Sn) invasive ductal adenocarcinoma. Patient underwent a mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy at 15 weeks and 5 days of gestation, followed by 4-weekly chemotherapy administration, consisting of doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (ABVD). Pregnancy went further relatively uncomplicated and fetal assessment was reassuring during pregnancy. Due to fever of unknown origin and preterm labor, a cesarean section was performed on a gestational age of 35 weeks and 4 days. Oncological treatment was completed after delivery with involved-field radiation therapy for the Hodgkin lymphoma. Completion of systemic treatment for breast cancer consisted of docetaxel/cyclophosphamide chemotherapy, and anti-hormonal treatment in the form of ovarian function suppression and letrozole. Conclusion: Here we show for the first time that two concurrent primary malignancies can be treated successfully during pregnancy with respect to maternal and fetal chances. Motivated modifications of breast cancer treatment (mastectomy instead of lumpectomy, AVBD instead of epirubicin-cyclophosphamide chemotherapy), allowed treatment of both cancers during pregnancy. Final treatment was administered after delivery.

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Breast cancerCase reportHodgkin lymphomaPregnancy

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