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New Perspectives in the Treatment of Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor with ALK Translocation: Case Report
Johana Benedetti Pedroza1, Irene Carrasco García1, Gala Martínez Bernal1
1Medical Oncology Department, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Seville, Spain.
Introduction:
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare entity, classified within soft tissue sarcomas. It is an intermediate malignancy tumor, which seldom presents as metastatic disease. The treatment of choice is surgery, except in cases where surgery is not possible due to localization or if it presents with metastatic disease. Approximately 50% of IMTs will exhibit ALK translocation, providing a therapeutic target for these patients.
Case Presentation:
A case is presented of a patient with metastatic IMT in complete response to treatment with alectinib, maintained for over 4 years.
Conclusion:
This case showed a long time complete response in patient with IMT treated with alectinib.
