Multi-center retrospective review of vitiligo-like lesions in breast cancer patients treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitors

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PURPOSE: Cutaneous adverse effects from cyclin-dependent 4 and 6 kinase inhibitors (CDK4/6i) used in metastatic breast cancer are prevalent and well described. Vitiligo-like lesions have been reported and are rare. They can negatively impact patients' quality of life and may be associated with survival benefits. We describe the clinical characteristics of vitiligo-like lesions in an international cohort of patients treated with CDK4/6i to help improve recognition and management.

METHODS: Retrospective review of patients diagnosed with vitiligo-like lesions from CDK4/6i from five academic institutions in the USA and Europe was performed. Ten patients were included in the study.

RESULTS: Median age of our patients was 55 (range 37-86). Median progression-free survival was 24 months in 5 patients. The median time to rash was 10 months. Sun-exposed areas such as the arms and face were the most affected areas. Multiple skin-directed therapies such as topicals, laser, and phototherapy were trialed with minor success. Mild repigmentation was seen in one patient treated with ruxolitinib cream. CDK4/6 treatment was discontinued due to the vitiligo-like lesions in one patient.

CONCLUSION: Clinical characteristics are similar to previously reported findings in case reports and series. We add topical ruxolitinib as a potential treatment option for these patients and include data regarding progression-free survival that should continue to be collected. No definitive conclusions can be made regarding survival benefits from our cohort. Clinicians should refer these patients to dermatologists to aid with management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:204

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Breast cancer research and treatment - 204(2024), 3 vom: 01. März, Seite 643-647

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bang, Alexander S [VerfasserIn]
Fay, Christopher J [VerfasserIn]
LeBoeuf, Nicole R [VerfasserIn]
Etaee, Farshid [VerfasserIn]
Leventhal, Jonathan S [VerfasserIn]
Sibaud, Vincent [VerfasserIn]
Arbesman, Joshua [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Jennifer Y [VerfasserIn]
Kwong, Bernice Y [VerfasserIn]

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82S8X8XX8H
Abemaciclib
Aminopyridines
CDK4/6 inhibitors
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4
Dermatologic adverse event
EC 2.7.11.22
Journal Article
Nitriles
Oncodermatology
Palbociclib
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Pyrazoles
Pyridines
Pyrimidines
Ribociclib
Ruxolitinib
Vitiligo
Vitiligo like

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Date Completed 25.03.2024

Date Revised 25.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s10549-023-07217-2

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NLM367149788