Lattice radiotherapy for extensive liver metastases in synchronous EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma and small cell lung cancer

Abstract

We report the case of exceptional response of massive liver metastases of a patient with synchronous lung adenocarcinoma and small cell lung cancer following lattice radiotherapy (L-RT). After a single irradiation of 16 Gy to 1 % of the metastatic liver burden, the patient reported improved abdominal symptoms within a week. Within two weeks liver volume decreased by 50 %, and liver enzyme levels stabilized or improved. This case highlights L-RT as a novel and effective approach to treat symptomatic liver metastases.