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Medici B, Riccò B, Caffari E, Zaniboni S, Salati M, Spallanzani A, Garajovà I, Benatti S, Chiavelli C, Dominici M, Gelsomino F. Early Onset Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Current Insights and Clinical Management of a Rising Condition. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3509. [PMID: 37444619 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133509] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite a recent overall decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality, there has been a significant rise in CRC diagnoses in young adults. Early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) is defined as CRC diagnosed before the age of 50. Possible predisposing conditions include not only genetic syndromes but also other risk factors, such as microbiome alteration, antibiotic exposure, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and inflammatory bowel disease. EOCRC tends to be diagnosed later than in the older counterpart because of a lack of awareness and the fact that screening for CRC usually starts at the age of 50. Furthermore, CRC in young adults seems to be related to unique molecular features and more aggressive clinical behavior. This paper aims to provide an in-depth review of this poorly understood subject, with a comprehensive review of the state of the art and considerations for future perspectives.
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- Bianca Medici
- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital of Parma, 43100 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Laboratory of Cellular Therapy, Division of Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children & Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hematology, Division of Oncology, University Hospital of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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Baba O, Bidikian A, Mukherji D, Shamseddin A, Temraz S, Fakhruddin N, Khazzouh M, Ghizzawi D, Abdel Khalek R, Zaatari G, Mahfouz R. Tumor profiling of KRAS, BRAF, and NRAS gene mutations in patients with colorectal cancer: A Lebanese major center cohort study. Gene 2022; 834:146646. [PMID: 35680020 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In the era of precision medicine, treatment schemes for advanced Colorectal (CRC) disease include monoclonal antibodies which block the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) implicated in tumor proliferation, invasion, migration and neovascularization. Resistance to these agents has been correlated with activating downstream mutations in KRAS, BRAF and NRAS genes, among others, leading to constitutive activation of the EGFR axis bypassing EGFR blockade. The assessment of tumor RASandBRAFmutational status has thus become standard clinical practice. While multiple investigations reported roughly mutations rates of 40% in KRAS, 7% in NRAS and 5-15 % in BRAF, numbers vary across different populations with limited data specifically from the Middle East. METHODS This is a retrospective observational Laboratory information system (LIS) chart review of all the patients with pathologically confirmed colorectal carcinoma (CRC) or metastatic CRC who underwent KRAS, NRAS and/or BRAF mutational analysis testing at the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory of the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) from January 2012 to December 2018, inclusive. Data retrieved included the results of mutation testing performed for KRAS, NRAS and BRAF genes, the age, gender, and tumor location for each patient. Analysis of the mutations was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) hybridization StripAssay® (ViennaLab, Vienna, Austria). RESULTS 130 (47.6%) out of 273 histologically confirmed CRC cases, had positive KRAS mutations, namely in codons 12 (82%), 13 (17%), 146 (1.5%), 117 (0.75%), or 61 (0.75%). Two patients had two concomitant mutations: 12 + 12 (different mutations) and 12 + 146. Of 203 CRC cases tested for NRAS mutations, 16 (7.8%) were found to be positive for a mutation in codon 12 (37.5%), 61 (37.5%), or 13 (12.5%). Two patients had two concomitant mutations: 12 + 13 and 59 + 61. Of 172 CRC cases tested for BRAF mutations, 2 (1.2 %) were positive for the V600E -. CONCLUSION This retrospective study is the first to report the frequencies of KRAS, NRAS and BRAF gene mutations in a Lebanese CRC cohort diagnosed and managed at a tertiary care center. The frequencies of the studied somatic gene mutations were similar to previously reported cohorts in other populations however the rate of BRAF mutation was lower in this cohort than expected.
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- Omar Baba
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine. American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine. American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine. American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Internal Medicine. American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Siu DHW, Ali A, Tjokrowidjaja A, De Silva M, Lee J, Clingan PR, Aghmesheh M, Brungs D, Mapagu C, Goldstein D, O'Neill S, Liauw WS, Sjoquist KM, Thomas D, Pavlakis N, Clarke SJ, Diakos C, Chantrill LA. Clinical and molecular profile of young adults with early-onset colorectal cancer: Experience from four Australian tertiary centers. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2022; 18:660-668. [PMID: 35098672 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.13745] [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: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with early-onset colorectal cancer (EO-CRC) have unique characteristics. Contemporary data on the pathological and molecular features, and survival of EO-CRC are limited in the Australian context. AIM To determine the demographic, histopathological and molecular characteristics of adults with EO-CRC, and their survival. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of adults aged 18-49 years with EO-CRC who were referred to the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and Royal North Shore Hospital in New South Wales, Australia, between 2014 and 2018. RESULTS Of 257 patients included, 94 (37%) patients presented with de novo metastatic CRC, 80% patients had near-average risk family history and 89% had a symptomatic presentation. In 159 patients with nonmetastatic disease at diagnosis, stage III disease (OR 3.88 [95% CI: 1.13-13.3]; p = .03) and the presence of perineural invasion (PNI) (OR 6.63 [95% CI: 2.21-19.84]; p = .001) were risk factors associated with the development of metastatic disease. Among 94 patients with de novo metastatic disease, 43 (43%) and 12 (14%) patients harbored a KRAS or BRAF V600E mutation, respectively. The median overall survival was 29.6 months (95% CI: 20.4-38.7). BRAF mutation was associated with inferior survival (HR 3.00 [95% CI: 1.30-6.94]; p = .01). CONCLUSION The prevalence of KRAS and BRAF mutations in our cohort is similar to the overseas experience. Stage III disease at diagnosis, presence of PNI and BRAF mutation are adverse prognostic indicators. A better understanding of the molecular landscape is needed for this patient cohort, so as to better tailor prevention strategies, screening and treatment pathways.
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- Derrick Ho Wai Siu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trial Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Nelune Cancer Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH), New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Medical Oncology, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Asyut, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trial Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Medical Oncology, Nelune Cancer Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH), New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Nelune Cancer Centre, The Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH), New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trial Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St George Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), New South Wales, Australia.,Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Huang D, Sun W, Zhou Y, Li P, Chen F, Chen H, Xia D, Xu E, Lai M, Wu Y, Zhang H. Mutations of key driver genes in colorectal cancer progression and metastasis. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2019; 37:173-187. [PMID: 29322354 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-017-9726-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The association between mutations of key driver genes and colorectal cancer (CRC) metastasis has been investigated by many studies. However, the results of these studies have been contradictory. Here, we perform a comprehensive analysis to screen key driver genes from the TCGA database and validate the roles of these mutations in CRC metastasis. Using bioinformatics analysis, we identified six key driver genes, namely APC, KRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, SMAD4 and p53. Through a systematic search, 120 articles published by November 30, 2017, were included, which all showed roles for these gene mutations in CRC metastasis. A meta-analysis showed that KRAS mutations (combined OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.05-1.33) and p53 mutations (combined OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.23-1.80) were associated with CRC metastasis, including lymphatic and distant metastases. Moreover, CRC patients with a KRAS mutation (combined OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.13-1.47), p53 mutation (combined OR 1.35, 95% CI 1.06-1.72) or SMAD4 mutation (combined OR 2.04, 95% CI 1.41-2.95) were at a higher risk of distant metastasis. Subgroup analysis stratified by ethnic populations indicated that the BRAF mutation was related to CRC metastasis (combined OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.18-1.71) and distant metastasis (combined OR 1.51, 95% CI 1.20-1.91) in an Asian population. No significant association was found between mutations of APC or PIK3CA and CRC metastasis. In conclusion, mutations of KRAS, p53, SMAD4 and BRAF play significant roles in CRC metastasis and may be both potential biomarkers of CRC metastasis as well as therapeutic targets.
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- Dongdong Huang
- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
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Mauri G, Sartore-Bianchi A, Russo AG, Marsoni S, Bardelli A, Siena S. Early-onset colorectal cancer in young individuals. Mol Oncol 2018; 13:109-131. [PMID: 30520562 PMCID: PMC6360363 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 332] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Treatment of young adults with colorectal cancer (CRC) represents an unmet clinical need, especially as diagnosis in this population might lead to the greatest loss of years of life. Since 1994, CRC incidence in individuals younger than 50 years has been increasing by 2% per year. The surge in CRC incidence in young adults is particularly alarming as the overall CRC frequency has been decreasing. Early-onset CRC are characterized by a more advanced stage at diagnosis, poorer cell differentiation, higher prevalence of signet ring cell histology, and left colon-sided location of the primary tumor. Among EO-CRC, approximately 30% of patients are affected by tumors harboring mutations causing hereditary cancer predisposing syndromes, and 20% have familial CRC. Most notably, the remaining 50% of EO-CRC patients have neither hereditary syndromes nor familial CRC, thus representing a formidable challenge for research. In this review article we summarize epidemiology, clinical and molecular features, heredity and outcome of treatments of EO-CRC, and provide considerations for future perspectives.
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- Gianluca Mauri
- Niguarda Cancer Center, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Dipartimento di Oncologia e Emato-Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale), Milan, Italy
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- Niguarda Cancer Center, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Dipartimento di Oncologia e Emato-Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale), Milan, Italy
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- Niguarda Cancer Center, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Dipartimento di Oncologia e Emato-Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale), Milan, Italy.,FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology (IFOM), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, University of Turin, Italy.,Candiolo Cancer Institute - FPO, IRCCS, Turin, Italy
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- Niguarda Cancer Center, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Dipartimento di Oncologia e Emato-Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale), Milan, Italy
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Won DD, Lee JI, Lee IK, Oh ST, Jung ES, Lee SH. The prognostic significance of KRAS and BRAF mutation status in Korean colorectal cancer patients. BMC Cancer 2017; 17:403. [PMID: 28583095 PMCID: PMC5460473 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3381-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Background BRAF and KRAS mutations are well-established biomarkers in anti-EGFR therapy. However, the prognostic significance of these mutations is still being examined. We determined the prognostic value of BRAF and KRAS mutations in Korean colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods From July 2010 to September 2013, 1096 patients who underwent surgery for CRC at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital were included in the analysis. Resected specimens were examined for BRAF, KRAS, and microsatellite instability (MSI) status. All data were reviewed retrospectively. Results Among 1096 patients, 401 (36.7%) had KRAS mutations and 44 (4.0%) had BRAF mutations. Of 83 patients, 77 (92.8%) had microsatellite stable (MSS) or MSI low (MSI-L) status while 6 (7.2%) patients had MSI high (MSI-H) status. Patients with BRAF mutation demonstrated a worse disease-free survival (DFS, HR 1.990, CI 1.080–3.660, P = 0.02) and overall survival (OS, HR 3.470, CI 1.900–6.330, P < 0.0001). Regarding KRAS status, no significant difference was noted in DFS (P = 0.0548) or OS (P = 0.107). Comparing the MSS/MSI-L and MSI-H groups there were no significant differences in either DFS (P = 0.294) or OS (P = 0.557). Conclusions BRAF mutation, rather than KRAS, was a significant prognostic factor in Korean CRC patients at both early and advanced stages. The subgroup analysis for MSI did not show significant differences in clinical outcome. BRAF should be included in future larger prospective biomarker studies on CRC. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12885-017-3381-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Daeyoun David Won
- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hospital Pathology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Hospital Pathology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06591, Republic of Korea.
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