Multimodality durable salvage of recurrent brain metastases refractory to LITT, SRS and immunotherapy with resection and cesium-131 brachytherapy: Case report and literature review Journal Article


Authors: Yu, K. K. H.; Imber, B. S.; Moss, N. S.
Article Title: Multimodality durable salvage of recurrent brain metastases refractory to LITT, SRS and immunotherapy with resection and cesium-131 brachytherapy: Case report and literature review
Abstract: Brain metastases (BrM) are treated with multimodality therapy, however the optimal combination and timing of modalities in the setting of recurrent tumours that have failed prior treatments remain poorly defined. We present a case of a patient with biopsy-confirmed renal cell carcinoma BrM with good performance status initially treated with laser interstitial thermal ablation therapy (LITT) followed by stereotactic radiosurgery and dual checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. He subsequently developed rapid in-field recurrence which was treated with salvage surgical resection and implantation of intracavitary cesium-131 brachytherapy. The patient's disease remained stable through 18 months postoperatively. This case illustrates the range of options available and provides a combination salvage therapy strategy in a select group of locally recurrent patients who have exhausted conventional treatment options.
Keywords: neurosurgery; therapy; neurooncology; trial; postoperative stereotactic radiosurgery; cancer intervention; cns cancer
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Volume: 14
Issue: 12
ISSN: 1757-790X
Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.  
Date Published: 2021-12-01
Start Page: e245369
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:000731960700002
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245369
PROVIDER: wos
PMCID: PMC8685948
PUBMED: 34920997
Notes: Review -- Source: Wos
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