| Literature DB >> 27565924 |
H Semper1, F Muehlberg2, J Schulz-Menger2, M Allewelt1, C Grohé3.
Abstract
Immunotherapy such as nivolumab is a new promising therapeutic option for advanced stage non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Due to the interference with the immune system previously unknown side effects are observed both in clinical studies and experience. Autoimmune phenomena effecting skin, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine glands, kidney and lung have been described. Up to now there is only limited information regarding potential cardiac side effects. We present a case of symptomatic drug induced myocarditis after nine cycles of nivolumab in a patient with efficient anticancer response.Entities:
Keywords: Drug-induced myocarditis; Immunotherapy; Nivolumab; PDL-1; Pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27565924 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2016.06.025
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lung Cancer ISSN: 0169-5002 Impact factor: 5.705