EGFR p.V774M/p.L833V compound mutations in lung adenocarcinoma responded well to almonertinib: a case report

Hai Pan1, Linlin Zhang1, Fanlu Meng1

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.

PubMed
Abstract

Insights

This case report details a patient with rare EGFR mutations in lung cancer who achieved long-lasting disease control with Almonertinib. This highlights Almonertinib as a potential treatment for uncommon EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Uncommon EGFR mutations occur in 10-15% of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.
  • Clinical evidence for EGFR TKI sensitivity in rare compound mutations is limited.
  • Almonertinib, a third-generation EGFR TKI, shows efficacy in common mutations, but data on rare mutations are scarce.

Observation:

  • A patient with advanced lung adenocarcinoma presented with rare EGFR p.V774M/p.L833V compound mutations.
  • The patient received first-line Almonertinib targeted therapy.

Findings:

  • The patient achieved long-lasting and stable disease control.
  • This represents the first report of Almonertinib efficacy in EGFR p.V774M/p.L833V compound mutations.

Implications:

  • This case provides valuable information for selecting therapeutic strategies for NSCLC patients with rare EGFR mutations.
  • Offers clinical case references for treating rare compound mutations with Almonertinib.

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