Hedgehog pathway inhibition in advanced basal cell carcinoma: Latest evidence and clinical usefulness

Sirunya Silapunt, Leon Chen, Michael R. Migden

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Abstract

Treatment of locally advanced basal cell carcinomas (laBCCs) with large, aggressive, destructive, and disfiguring tumors, or metastatic disease is challenging. Dysregulation of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway has been identified in the vast majority of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). There are two United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA)-approved Hh pathway inhibitors (HPIs) that exhibit antitumor activity in advanced BCC with an acceptable safety profile. Common adverse effects include muscle spasms, dysgeusia, alopecia, fatigue, nausea and weight loss.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)375-382
Number of pages8
JournalTherapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology
Volume8
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2016

Keywords

  • Hedgehog pathway inhibitor
  • basal cell carcinoma
  • sonidegib
  • vismodegib

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology

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