Regression of lymph node metastases by immunotherapy using autologous breast tumor-lysate pulsed dendritic cells: report of a case

Surg Today. 2001;31(6):513-6. doi: 10.1007/s005950170112.

Abstract

A 50-year-old woman was diagnosed as having stage IV breast cancer with bilateral supraclavicular lymph node metastasis resistant to CAF therapy. She received immunotherapy using autologous tumor lysate-pulsed dendritic cells (DCs). Four cycles of DC injection into the right supraclavicular lymph nodes resulted in regression of bilateral supraclavicular lymphogenous metastasis. Histological studies revealed an accumulation of CD45+ T lymphcytes in the regressive lymph nodes. This case suggests that immunotherapy with DCs may be a safe and promising approach for the treatment of advanced breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / administration & dosage
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / therapeutic use*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Dendritic Cells*
  • Female
  • Hemocyanins
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Middle Aged
  • Remission Induction

Substances

  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Hemocyanins
  • keyhole-limpet hemocyanin