Update on Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant BRAF Inhibitors in Papillary Craniopharyngioma: A Systematic Review.

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Title
Update on Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant BRAF Inhibitors in Papillary Craniopharyngioma: A Systematic Review.
Journal
Cancers
Author(s)
Cossu G., Ramsay DSC, Daniel R.T., El Cadhi A., Kerherve L., Morlaix E., Houidi S.A., Millot-Piccoli C., Chapon R., Le Van T., Cao C., Farah W., Lleu M., Baland O., Beaurain J., Petit J.M., Lemogne B., Messerer M., Berhouma M.
ISSN
2072-6694 (Print)
ISSN-L
2072-6694
Publication state
Published
Issued date
14/10/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
16
Number
20
Pages
3479
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: epublish
Abstract
Background/Objectives: The recent discovery of BRAF mutation in papillary craniopharyngiomas opened new avenues for targeted therapies to control tumour growth, decreasing the need for invasive treatments and relative complications. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the recent scientific data dealing with the use of targeted therapies in papillary craniopharyngiomas, as adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatments. Methods: The PRISMA guidelines were followed with searches performed in Scopus, MEDLINE, and Embase, following a dedicated PICO approach. Results: We included 21 pertinent studies encompassing 53 patients: 26 patients received BRAF inhibitors (BRAFi) as adjuvant treatment, while 25 received them as neoadjuvant treatment. In the adjuvant setting, BRAFi were used to treat recurrent tumours after surgery or adjuvant radiation therapy. The most common regimen combined dabrafenib (BRAFi) with trametinib (MEK1 and 2 inhibitor) in 81% of cases. The mean treatment length was 8.8 months (range 1.6 to 28 months) and 32% were continuing BRAFi. A reduction of tumour volume variable from 24% to 100% was observed at cerebral MRI during treatment and volumetric reduction ≥80% was described in 64% of cases. Once the treatment was stopped, adjuvant treatments were performed to stabilize patients in remission in 11 cases (65%) or when a progression was detected in three cases (12%). In four cases no further therapies were administered (16%). Mean follow-up after the end of targeted therapy was 17.1 months. As neoadjuvant regimen, 36% of patients were treated with dabrafenib and trametinib with a near complete radiological response in all the cases with a mean treatment of 5.7 months. The neoadjuvant use of verumafenib (BRAFi) and cometinib (MEK1 inhibitor) induced a near complete response in 15 patients (94%), with a median volumetric reduction between 85% and 91%. Ten patients did not receive further treatments. Side effects varied among studies. The optimal timing, sequencing, and duration of treatment of these new therapies should be established. Moreover, questions remain about the choice of specific BRAF/MEK inhibitors, the optimal protocol of treatment, and the strategies for managing adverse events. Conclusions: Treatment is shifting to a wider multidisciplinary management, where a key role is played by targeted therapies, to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with BRAF-mutated craniopharyngiomas. Future, larger comparative trials will optimize their protocol of use and integration into multimodal strategies of treatment.
Keywords
BRAF, MEK, craniopharyngioma, inhibitors, papillary, systematic review, targeted therapy
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Web of science
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Yes
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