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Leyderman M, McElree IM, Nepple KG, Zakharia Y, Ghodoussipour S, Packiam VT. Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma With Supradiaphragmatic Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus Diagnosed During Acute COVID-19 Infection. Cureus 2024; 16:e55565. [PMID: 38576641 PMCID: PMC10993925 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
Abstract
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) tends to undergo intravascular tumor growth along the renal vein, forming tumor thrombi that may extend into the inferior vena cava (IVC) or even the right atrium (Level IV). Managing such cases requires a multidisciplinary approach, especially in patients with acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, who face increased risks from surgical interventions. We present a case of RCC with Level IV thrombus and concurrent COVID-19 managed with systemic therapy. We also summarize current literature on treating RCC with IVC thrombus and COVID-19's impact on prognosis. The patient was a 70-year-old female with incidental detection of a 9-cm right heterogeneous renal mass with a supradiaphragmatic tumor thrombus during COVID-19 infection. Due to ongoing pulmonary symptoms, systemic therapy with a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab was initiated. After an excellent initial response, the patient continued systemic therapy, maintaining a necrotic response in the renal mass and tumor thrombus. The patient continues to tolerate systemic therapy well. We report a rare case of RCC with Level IV tumor thrombus and synchronous acute COVID-19 infection. Our report depicts successful management utilizing systemic therapy with a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab. The management of such cases necessitates a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, considering the risks associated with surgery in the context of recent COVID-19 infection. The case presentation and ensuing literature discussion of the dynamic landscape of RCC management highlights the need for more research to improve treatment plans and guide clinicians in handling such complex situations.
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- Michael Leyderman
- Urology, Norton College of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, USA
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- Urology, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA
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- Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
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- Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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- Division of Urologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, USA
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Bekku K, Kawada T, Sekito T, Yoshinaga K, Maruyama Y, Yamanoi T, Tominaga Y, Sadahira T, Katayama S, Iwata T, Nishimura S, Edamura K, Kobayashi T, Kobayashi Y, Araki M, Niibe Y. The Diagnosis and Treatment Approach for Oligo-Recurrent and Oligo-Progressive Renal Cell Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5873. [PMID: 38136417 PMCID: PMC10741872 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15245873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
One-third of renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) without metastases develop metastatic disease after extirpative surgery for the primary tumors. The majority of metastatic RCC cases, along with treated primary lesions, involve limited lesions termed "oligo-recurrent" disease. The role of metastasis-directed therapy (MDT), including stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and metastasectomy, in the treatment of oligo-recurrent RCC has evolved. Although the surgical resection of all lesions alone can have a curative intent, SBRT is a valuable treatment option, especially for patients concurrently receiving systemic therapy. Contemporary immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) combination therapies remain central to the management of metastatic RCC. However, one objective of MDT is to delay the initiation of systemic therapies, thereby sparing patients from potentially unnecessary burdens. Undertaking MDT for cases showing progression under systemic therapies, known as "oligo-progression", can be complex in considering the treatment approach. Its efficacy may be diminished compared to patients with stable disease. SBRT combined with ICI can be a promising treatment for these cases because radiation therapy has been shown to affect the tumor microenvironment and areas beyond the irradiated sites. This may enhance the efficacy of ICIs, although their efficacy has only been demonstrated in clinical trials.
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- Kensuke Bekku
- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8558, Japan; (T.K.); (T.S.); (K.Y.); (Y.M.); (T.Y.); (Y.T.); (T.S.); (S.K.); (T.I.); (S.N.); (K.E.); (T.K.); (Y.K.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Kurume University, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan;
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Piening A, Al-Hammadi N, Dombrowski J, Hamilton Z, Teague RM, Swaminath A, Shahi J. Survival in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated With Immunotherapy and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy or Immunotherapy Alone: A National Cancer Database Analysis. Adv Radiat Oncol 2023; 8:101238. [PMID: 37408680 PMCID: PMC10318269 DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2023.101238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Purpose Immunotherapy (IO) has significantly improved outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Preclinical evidence suggests that responses to IO may be potentiated via immunomodulatory effects of stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT). We hypothesized that clinical outcomes from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) would demonstrate improved overall survival (OS) in patients with mRCC receiving IO + SRT versus IO alone. Methods and Materials Patients with mRCC receiving first-line IO ± SRT were identified from the NCDB. Conventional radiation therapy was allowed in the IO alone cohort. The primary endpoint was OS stratified by the receipt of SRT (IO + SRT vs IO alone). Secondary endpoints included OS stratified by the presence of brain metastases (BM) and timing of SRT (before or after IO). Survival was estimated using Kaplan-Meier methodology and compared via the log-rank test. Results Of 644 eligible patients, 63 (9.8%) received IO + SRT, and 581 (90.2%) received IO alone. Median follow-up time was 17.7 months (range, 2-24 months). Sites treated with SRT included the brain (71.4%), lung/chest (7.9%), bones (7.9%), spine (6.3%), and other (6.3%). OS was 74.4% versus 65.0% at 1 year and 71.0% versus 59.4% at 2 years for the IO + SRT and IO alone groups, respectively, although this difference did not reach statistical significance (log-rank P = .1077). In patients with BM, however, 1-year OS (73.0% vs 54.7%) and 2-year OS (70.8% vs 51.4%) was significantly higher in those receiving IO + SRT versus IO alone, respectively (pairwise P = .0261). Timing of SRT (before or after IO) did not influence OS (log-rank P = .3185). Conclusions Patients with BM secondary to mRCC had prolonged OS with the addition of SRT to IO. Factors such as International mRCC Database Consortium risk stratification, oligometastatic tumor burden, SRT dose/fractionation, and utilization of doublet therapy should be considered in future analyses to better identify patients who may benefit from combined IO + SRT. Further prospective studies are warranted.
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- Alexander Piening
- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research, AHEAD Institute, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Clinical Study of 3DCRT Combined with SBRT in the Treatment of Patients with EGFR Mutation Oligometastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 2023:1266778. [PMID: 36846051 PMCID: PMC9950325 DOI: 10.1155/2023/1266778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Background Lung cancer is one of the malignant tumors with the highest morbidity and mortality in my country and the world. Among them, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 80%. For patients who are diagnosed with NSCLC and have epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR gene-sensitive mutations The treatment is particularly important. Aims To investigate the efficacy and prognosis of 3DCRT combined with local SBRT in patients with EGFR mutation oligometastatic NSCLC. Materials and Methods Eighty patients with EGFR mutation oligometastatic NSCLC were selected by random remainder grouping method. 3DCRT combined with SBRT is effective and safer in patients with EGFR-mutant oligometastatic NSCLC, and significantly improves the patient's immune and tumor marker levels. It has a certain reference value in the clinical treatment of EGFR-mutant oligometastatic NSCLC.
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Sosa-Fajardo P, Blanco-Suarez JM, Pineda-Munguía Á, Rubí-Olea L, Peleteiro-Higuero P, Gajate P, Zafra-Martín J, Siva S, Bossi A, López-Campos F, Couñago F. Stereotactic body radiation therapy for kidney cancer. Where do we stand? Int J Urol 2023; 30:437-445. [PMID: 36746747 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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At present, surgery is still the gold standard for the local treatment of renal cancer. Nonetheless, in several clinical scenarios, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) also known as stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) is emerging as a highly effective ablative technique in fragile patients and those with significant comorbidities, as well as in cases where percutaneous therapy (cryoablation or radiofrequency) is not viable. However, considering the intrinsic radioresistance of renal tumors, the optimal treatment schemes have not been established. In oligometastatic patients, it has been reported that the control of the oligometastases can be a potentially curable approach. Being a technique than can be administered exclusively or in combination with systemic therapy, treatment individualization based on patient characteristics is key. Another scenario under investigation is oligoprogression, where SBRT offers the possibility of delaying further lines of systemic therapy by eliminating subclones of resistant tumor with ablative doses, with the additional opportunity of stimulating the immune system (immunomodulatory role). In this review, we have conducted an analysis of recently published studies that test the role of this technique in different clinical scenarios of this disease. We have found promising results that make SBRT a potent therapeutic approach with low toxicity. We also comment on ongoing studies that will generate the necessary evidence needed for the implementation of this technique in our daily clinical practice.
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- Paloma Sosa-Fajardo
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS/CSIC/CIBERONC), University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBIS/CSIC/CIBERONC), University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Regional Hospital, Málaga, Spain
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- Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, IRYCIS, Madrid, Spain
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- Group of Translational Research in Cancer Immunotherapy, Health and Medical Research Centre (CIMES), Institute of Biomedical Research in Malaga (IBIMA), University of Malaga (UMA), Malaga, Spain.,Department of Radiation Oncology, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Malaga, Spain.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaga (UMA), Malaga, Spain
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- Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Radiation Oncology Department, GenesisCare Madrid Clinical Director, San Francisco de Asis and La Milagrosa Hospitals, National Chair of Research and Clinical Trials, GenesisCare, Madrid, Spain
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French AFU Cancer Committee Guidelines - Update 2022-2024: management of kidney cancer. Prog Urol 2022; 32:1195-1274. [DOI: 10.1016/j.purol.2022.07.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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