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Adrenal ablation

D E Janelli, F Monteleone, A Mishrick

    International Surgery
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Bilateral adrenalectomy shows promise for metastatic breast cancer, with a 57.3% response rate. Patients with longer disease-free intervals experienced better outcomes and improved survival.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) poses significant treatment challenges.
    • Bilateral adrenalectomy is a therapeutic option for advanced MBC.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of bilateral adrenalectomy in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
    • To identify patient subgroups that benefit most from this intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 135 patients undergoing bilateral adrenalectomy for MBC.
    • Evaluation of response rates based on age, prior oophorectomy status, and disease-free interval.
    • Assessment of survival outcomes for responders and non-responders.

    Main Results:

    • A 57.3% response rate (43 objective, 20 subjective) was observed in 110 evaluable patients.

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  • Patients with a disease-free interval >2.5 years had a 73% response rate, compared to 46% for those with an interval ≤2.5 years.
  • Median survival was 28 months for responders versus 10 months for non-responders.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bilateral adrenalectomy can be an effective treatment for selected metastatic breast cancer patients.
    • A longer disease-free interval is associated with a higher likelihood of response.
    • Adrenalectomy responders demonstrate significantly improved survival compared to non-responders.