Advanced Secondary Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK Mutation, from Treatment of
Childhood Osteopetrosis: Case Report
Abstract
A 28-year-old male with a childhood history of osteopetrosis treated
with a stem cell transplantation (SCT) presented with chronic fatigue,
malaise, and abdominal pain. CT imaging identified a left lung nodule
with osseous, hepatic, and splenic metastases, and diffuse
lymphadenopathy. Hepatic biopsy demonstrated metastatic pulmonary
adenocarcinoma, ALK-mutated. He received alectinib with an excellent
radiographic response maintained a year later. Recipients of a SCT have
an increased risk of secondary solid cancer (SSC) and a cumulative
incidence of 10-15% by 15-years. Awareness and screening for SSCs are
essential for an earlier diagnosis and the possibility of improved
outcomes.