Case report shows acquired gene fusion complicating treatment in metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, suggesting the need for genomic profiling.
This case report describes a 60-year-old male patient initially diagnosed with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma harboring an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 21 L858R mutation who subsequently developed a rare acquired AGK-BRAF fusion during the course of treatment. This case highlights the complexity of managing EGFR-mutant lung cancer with additional acquired genetic alterations, the potential role of these alterations in treatment resistance, and the importance of comprehensive genomic profiling in guiding personalized treatment strategies.
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