[A case of alpha-fetoprotein-producing gastric cancer with hepatic metastasis successfully treated with combination chemotherapy]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2008 Oct;105(10):1489-95.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The patient was a 79-year-old woman. We became introduction consultation than a nearby doctor in alpha-fetoprotein(AFP)high level. Abdominal ultrasonography showed 30mm great tumor in liver lateral segment area and gastric fiber showed type2 tumor which is AFP producing gastric cancer. On admission AFP level is high(403ng/ml). Multiple liver metastases were noted it by abdominal angiography. We started FLAP(5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, etoposide, cisplatin)combination chemotherapy by a diagnosis of AFP producing gastric cancer StageIV. It is reduction of a liver tumor after one course, and the stomach lesion almost disappeared after three courses end points.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma / metabolism*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Cisplatin / therapeutic use
  • Etoposide / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / therapeutic use
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology
  • alpha-Fetoproteins / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • alpha-Fetoproteins
  • Etoposide
  • Cisplatin
  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • FLEP regimen