Case Report: triple therapy with pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, and lenvatinib in mitotane- and radiation-refractory, cortisol-secreting stage IV adrenocortical carcinoma: a genomically guided approach - Summary - MDSpire

Case Report: triple therapy with pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, and lenvatinib in mitotane- and radiation-refractory, cortisol-secreting stage IV adrenocortical carcinoma: a genomically guided approach

  • By

  • Afif Nakhleh

  • Ahmad Mahamid

  • Yaniv Yechiel

  • Leonard Saiegh

  • Sagit Zolotov

  • Salomon M. Stemmer

  • May 4, 2026

  • 0 min

Share

Objective:

To report a case of stage IV adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) resistant to conventional therapies and to explore the effectiveness of a combination treatment based on genomic profiling.

Key Findings:
  • The patient showed a remarkable clinical response with resolution of Cushing’s syndrome.
  • Follow-up imaging confirmed a sustained partial response and regression of metastatic lesions.
  • Genomic analysis indicated a high tumor mutational burden and specific alterations linked to immune resistance, including MSH6 and TP53 mutations.
Interpretation:

This case illustrates the potential of personalized combination immunotherapy in treating refractory ACC, highlighting the importance of detailed genomic profiling.

Limitations:
  • Single case study limits generalizability of findings.
  • Long-term outcomes and safety of the combination therapy remain to be established.
  • Further research is needed to validate the effectiveness of this treatment approach.
Conclusion:

The integration of genomic analysis into treatment planning can enhance therapeutic strategies for patients with advanced ACC, potentially improving outcomes.

Original Source(s)

Related Content