Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Feb 15, 2024; 16(2): 557-562
Published online Feb 15, 2024. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i2.557
Anti-EGFR antibody monotherapy for colorectal cancer with severe hyperbilirubinemia: A case report
Toshiaki Tsurui, Yuya Hirasawa, Yutaro Kubota, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Takuya Tsunoda
Toshiaki Tsurui, Yuya Hirasawa, Yutaro Kubota, Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Takuya Tsunoda, Department of Medical Oncology, Showa University, Tokyo 1428555, Japan
Kiyoshi Yoshimura, Department of Clinical Immuno Oncology, Clinical Research Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Showa University, Tokyo 1578577, Japan
Author contributions: Tsurui T designed the case report and drafted the manuscript; Hirasawa Y coordinated the study; Kubota Y revised the manuscript; Yoshimura K organized the manuscript; Tsunoda T supervised the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent for medical treatment was obtained from the patient.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Toshiaki Tsurui, MD, Doctor, Department of Medical Oncology, Showa University, No. 1-5-8, Hatanodai, Shinagawa, Tokyo 1428555, Japan. ttsurui.quantum@gmail.com
Received: October 25, 2023
Peer-review started: October 25, 2023
First decision: November 30, 2023
Revised: December 13, 2023
Accepted: January 11, 2024
Article in press: January 11, 2024
Published online: February 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We report the case of a patient with colorectal cancer and severe hyperbilirubinemia who was successfully treated with anti-EGFR antibody monotherapy. As this approach is safe and potentially lifesaving, it should be considered as a treatment option for hyperbilirubinemia due to hepatic metastases when biliary drainage is impossible.