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Maintenance Therapy with Trastuzumab in Her2 Positive Metastatic Parotid Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Joint Authors
Shaikh, Ghazia
Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid
Chatterjee, Sanjoy
Cocks, Helen
Kovarik, Josef
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Salivary ductal carcinomas (SDCs) are extremely rare and aggressive malignancies, accounting for approximately 6% of all salivary gland malignancies.
One distinct feature is their resemblance to ductal carcinomas of breast.
A significant percentage of SDCs overexpress Her2 and the use of targeted therapy with trastuzumab can be considered in these patients.
We report a rare case of long term disease control with trastuzumab in Her2 positive metastatic parotid ductal carcinoma.
Our case also highlights that isolated brain metastasis should be managed aggressively to allow optimal local control when systemic disease is under remission with trastuzumab.
We have also reviewed the published literature on the use of trastuzumab in SDCs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid& Shaikh, Ghazia& Chatterjee, Sanjoy& Cocks, Helen& Kovarik, Josef. 2014. Maintenance Therapy with Trastuzumab in Her2 Positive Metastatic Parotid Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450833
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid…[et al.]. Maintenance Therapy with Trastuzumab in Her2 Positive Metastatic Parotid Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450833
American Medical Association (AMA)
Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid& Shaikh, Ghazia& Chatterjee, Sanjoy& Cocks, Helen& Kovarik, Josef. Maintenance Therapy with Trastuzumab in Her2 Positive Metastatic Parotid Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450833
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450833