Gingival Metastasis of ALK Rearranged Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Conclusion: Our case showed good response to primary tumor and gingival metastasis but not to intestinal obstruction. ALK inhibitor often shows high response rate and long survival for ALK rearrangement NSCLC, however ALK rearranged positive NSCLC with gingival metastasis may have poor prognosis.Case Rep Oncol 2019;12:171 –177
Source: Case Reports in Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research