Yu J, Li NL. Loss of human epidermal receptor-2 in human epidermal receptor-2+ breast cancer after neoadjuvant treatment: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(17): 5923-5928 [PMID: 35979138 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5923]
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Nan-Lin Li, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Thyroid, Breast and Vascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, No. 127 West Changle Road, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China. yuyujing0729@163.com
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Yu J, Li NL. Loss of human epidermal receptor-2 in human epidermal receptor-2+ breast cancer after neoadjuvant treatment: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(17): 5923-5928 [PMID: 35979138 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5923]
World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2022; 10(17): 5923-5928 Published online Jun 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i17.5923
Loss of human epidermal receptor-2 in human epidermal receptor-2+ breast cancer after neoadjuvant treatment: A case report
Jing Yu, Nan-Lin Li
Jing Yu, Nan-Lin Li, Department of Thyroid, Breast and Vascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Yu J analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Li NL and Yu J performed the research; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Nan-Lin Li, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Thyroid, Breast and Vascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, No. 127 West Changle Road, Xi’an 710032, Shaanxi Province, China. yuyujing0729@163.com
Received: January 25, 2022 Peer-review started: January 25, 2022 First decision: March 16, 2022 Revised: March 18, 2022 Accepted: April 4, 2022 Article in press: April 4, 2022 Published online: June 16, 2022 Processing time: 134 Days and 18.5 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Human epidermal receptor-2 (HER-2) expression has been reported to be discordant between primary tumor and metastatic tissue.
CASE SUMMARY
We presented a case diagnosed with the HER-2+ breast cancer patient who exhibited changes in the expression of HER-2 receptors on tumour samples from surgical specimens obtained after neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) compared with initial biopsy. The patient underwent a HER-2-targeted therapy consequently, in spite of HER+ gene loss. After the surgery, the patient subsequently underwent endocrine therapy and radiotherapy.
CONCLUSION
Changes in HER-2 expression after NAT should be retested by physicians and pathologists before systemic treatment instead of avoiding further HER-2-targeted therapy, and we will perform immunohistochemical multiple-spot biopsy analyses of other important clinical issues to better define prognosis and tailor subsequent adjuvant therapy.
Core Tip: We presented a case diagnosed with the human epidermal receptor(HER)-2+ breast cancer patient who exhibited changes in the expression of HER-2 receptors on tumour samples from surgical specimens obtained after neoadjuvant treatment (NAT) compared with initial biopsy. Changes in HER-2 expression after NAT should be retested by physicians and pathologists before systemic treatment instead of avoiding further HER-2-targeted therapy. In general, the exact mechanisms of HER-2 discordance remain unknown and further investigations are needed.
