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10.08.2018 | Clinical Study
Trametinib for progressive pediatric low-grade gliomas
Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Ausgabe 2/2018
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Introduction
Pediatric pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs) are low grade gliomas and the most common brain tumors in children. They often represent a therapeutic challenge when incompletely resected as they can recur and progress despite the use of several lines of chemotherapeutic agents or even radiation therapy. Genetic alterations leading to activation of the mitogen-activated-protein-kinase pathway are a hallmark of this disease and offer an interesting therapeutic alternative through the use of targeted inhibitors.
Methods
Here, we describe six children with sporadic PA who were treated with trametinib, a MEK inhibitor, following progression under conventional therapies. Retrospective chart review was performed.
Results
The median age at diagnosis was 2.3 years (y) old [range 11 months (m)–8.5 y old]. KIAA1549-BRAF fusion was identified in five cases, and hotspot FGFR1/NF1/PTPN11 mutations in one. All patients received at least one previous line of chemotherapy (range 1–4). The median time on treatment was 11 m (range 4–20). Overall, we observed two partial responses and three minor responses as best response; three of these patients are still on therapy. Treatment was discontinued in the patient with progressive disease. The most frequent toxicities were minor to moderately severe skin rash and gastro-intestinal symptoms. Two patients had dose reduction due to skin toxicity. Quality of life was excellent with decreased hospital visits and a close to normal life.
Conclusion
Trametinib appears to be a suitable option for refractory pediatric low-grade glioma and warrants further investigations in case of progression.