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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2024

Epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma treated with Alectinib: a case report and literature review.

Xinchun Wu, Junxi Zhu, Yichao Yan, Dongfeng Niu, Lin Chen, Ning Ning, Yankai Zhang

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2024. 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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Xinchun Wu *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Junxi Zhu *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yichao YanDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Dongfeng NiuDepartment of Pathology, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Beijing, China.
Lin ChenDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Ning Ning *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yankai Zhang *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China.

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Abstract

Epithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcoma (EIMS) is an extremely rare and aggressive form of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. Clinically, it has a high risk of relapse and peripheral organ infiltration, and it responds poorly to conventional chemotherapy. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors are currently the most effective targeted therapy for EIMS. This report discusses a typical case of abdominal EIMS in a 43-year-old woman. The tumors recurred rapidly within one month after surgery. Alectinib was promptly administered upon diagnosis. However, the patient developed a severe allergic reaction to the medication. After a comprehensive assessment and symptomatic treatment, her condition stabilized, leading to a favorable prognosis. This study summarizes cases of abdominal EIMS, highlights the successful use of Alectinib for treatment, and discusses the management of medication-related complications.

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Alectinibanaplastic lymphoma kinasedrug allergyepithelioid inflammatory myofibroblastic sarcomainflammatory myofibroblastic tumor

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PMCPMC11392682

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