Recurrent Coronary Artery Vasospasm in a Patient with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with Sorafenib: a Case Report and Literature Review
- Author:
Dae Hyun LIM
1
;
Jai Hoon YOON
;
Dae Won JUN
;
Oh Young LEE
;
Byung Chul YOON
;
Hang Rak LEE
;
Kyung Soo KIM
;
Ho Soon CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Liver Cancer 2020;20(1):67-71
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are widely used as targeted treatments for various malignancies. Sorafenib is an orally active tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks the signaling pathways of several growth factors. Its use is approved for various malignancies such as unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Several adverse effects have been reported in the literature; however, cardiotoxicity is rare. We present a case of recurrent coronary vasospasm caused by short-term administration (5 days) of sorafenib. Since it caused refractory ischemia after re-administration, we had no choice but to stop the treatment.
