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KRAS and 2 rare PI3KCA mutations coexisting in a metastatic colorectal cancer patient with aggressive and resistant disease.
Human pathology - 1 Apr 2018
Tessitore Alessandra, Bruera Gemma, Mastroiaco Valentina, Cannita Katia, Cortellini Alessio, Cocciolone Valentina, Dal Mas Antonella, Calvisi Giuseppe, Zazzeroni Francesca, Ficorella Corrado, Ricevuto Enrico, Alesse Edoardo
Abstract excerpt
We describe a metastatic colorectal cancer patient, treated with first-line 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, bevacizumab, and oxaliplatin (FIr-BFOx) therapy, with aggressive and resistant disease. KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, and PI3KCA were analyzed in primary tumor and liver metastasis. KRAS c.34G>A mutation was detected in primary tumor and liver metastasis, which additionally revealed 2 rare PI3KCA mutations (c.1633G>C and...
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