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Taxane-resistant lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma: Excellent response to VIP chemotherapy

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Background

Lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma is a rare tumour type. The optimal treatment for this disease is not known. No effective therapies are described in the literature.

Aims

This report describes a case of lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma and documents a therapeutic strategy which has proved effective.

Results

The patient was initially treated with a common platinum-based chemotherapy regimen incorporating a taxane (Carbplatin and Docetaxel). Disease stabilization initially occurred but the patient soon progressed. The patient was then treated with VIP chemotherapy and had a complete response.

Conclusion

VIP chemotherapy appears to be an effective therapeutic strategy in lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma.

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  1. Dept of Medical Oncology, Mercy University Hospital, Cork

    A. G. Duffy, G. Wyse, A. M. Morgan, M. O’Keefe, S. O’Reilly & O. S. Breathnach

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Duffy, A.G., Wyse, G., Morgan, A.M. et al. Taxane-resistant lymphoepithelial-like carcinoma: Excellent response to VIP chemotherapy. Ir J Med Sci 175, 64–65 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03169176

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