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Histological findings. Biopsy of a liver metastasis showing glandular tumor mass composed of tubular structures with large cells and clear cytoplasm (Hematoxylin and eosin staining (a) and (b) with high magnification)
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Fig1
A hepatic percutaneous biopsy revealed a tumor with tubular pattern consisting of large and polygonal cells with clear or eosinophilic cytoplasm CK7+, CK20-, TTF1-, ER-, PR-, HER2-, CDX2- and CK5/6- (Fig. 1).
Before and after the treatment. CT scans showing hepatic metastases before the treatment (a), and the tumor size reduction after 3 cycles of chemotherapy (b) and after 6 cycles (c)
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Fig2
To date, she has received 7 cycles of this combination with excellent tolerance and the follow up CT scans have showed a partial response with reduction of tumor size after 3 and 6 cycles (Fig. 2).