Molecular Genetic Profiling of Adolescent Glassy Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Reveals Targetable EGFR Amplification with Potential Therapeutic Implications

J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol. 2016 Sep;5(3):297-302. doi: 10.1089/jayao.2015.0068. Epub 2016 Mar 14.

Abstract

Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix (GCCC) is a very rare and aggressive form of cervical cancer. An adolescent female with advanced metastatic disease was enrolled in our genomic profiling research protocol. We identified high-level amplification of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and Yes-associated protein-1 (YAP1), which led to the addition of EGFR inhibitors to the chemotherapy regimen. Here, we report the first genetically profiled case of GCCC with potential therapeutic implications.

Keywords: carcinoma; cervical cancer; chemotherapy; gene regulation; imaging; treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • ErbB Receptors / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Molecular Biology / methods*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • EGFR protein, human
  • ErbB Receptors

Supplementary concepts

  • Glassy cell carcinoma of the cervix