Adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma typically secretes alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Here, we report a case of non-AFP-producing adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was conducted to identify gene mutations.
A 64-year-old man presented with mild back pain and unexplained weight loss for 3 months.
Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a mass (9.9 × 9.7 × 9.1 mm) above the upper pole of the left kidney. The left renal artery and vein were compressed. The tumor was positive for CK8/18, CK19, CK7, hepatocyte marker (Hepatocyte), and Hep Par 1, but negative for AFP. Plasma AFP was 2.75 ng/mL (normal range: 0-7 ng/mL). NGS revealed mutations of the following genes: ATM, CDKN2A, EGFR, STK11, TP53, BIM, and MLH1. A diagnosis of adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma was established.
The treatment included 4 cycles of the mFOLFOX6 regimen (oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil), transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, and apatinib.
The patient died 9 months after the diagnosis.
This case highlights the importance of thorough clinical, radiological, and immunohistochemical investigation for suspected adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma. Metastasis from other primary tumors should be ruled out. Furthermore, AFP is not necessarily elevated in adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma. NGS could be helpful in establishing the diagnosis and selecting treatments.
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第一作者机构:[1]Oncology Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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通讯机构:[1]Oncology Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.[*1]Oncology Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, 16th Airport Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, China
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Lin Jietao,Cao Yang,Yu Ling,et al.Non-α-fetoprotein-producing adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma: A case report and literature review.[J].Medicine.2018,97(39):e12336.doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000012336.
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Lin Jietao,Cao Yang,Yu Ling&Lin Lizhu.(2018).Non-α-fetoprotein-producing adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma: A case report and literature review..Medicine,97,(39)
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Lin Jietao,et al."Non-α-fetoprotein-producing adrenal hepatoid adenocarcinoma: A case report and literature review.".Medicine 97..39(2018):e12336