MEK Inhibition in the Treatment of Congenital Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
; 46(7): 383-387, 2024 Oct 01.
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| ID: mdl-39101723
ABSTRACT
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a histiocytic disorder that predominantly affects young children, with congenital manifestations being exceedingly rare. Here, we report a male infant with congenital LCH harboring a driving mutation within the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway, specifically MAP2K1 Q56P. First-line use of targeted therapy with oral MEK inhibitor trametinib led to rapid and complete resolution of the infant's widespread cutaneous disease. This patient remains clinically well with normal growth and development and no sign of progressive disease or medication intolerance. This case demonstrates the impact that targeted therapy can have as an alternative to systemic chemotherapy in an age group known to experience more extensive disease.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Piridonas
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Pirimidinonas
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Histiocitose de Células de Langerhans
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MAP Quinase Quinase 1
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Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases
Limite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol
Assunto da revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos