| Literature DB >> 29519715 |
Cynae Johnson1, Amir Anthony Jazaeri2.
Abstract
Use of immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 and programmed cell death protein 1 have led to improved survival outcomes for advanced solid-tumor malignancies. This report helps the reader gain a better understanding of adverse events in patients with ovarian cancer on checkpoint inhibitor therapy. We describe 3 hypothetical case vignettes of patients with gynecologic cancer on checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and discuss common immune-related adverse events. The typical presentation and onset of immune-related events are different from those associated with conventional chemotherapy. This report highlights the importance of early recognition and management of these events.Entities:
Keywords: anti-CTLA-4; anti-PD1; hypophysitis; immune checkpoint inhibitors; pneumonitis; thyroiditis
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29519715 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.02.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Ther ISSN: 0149-2918 Impact factor: 3.393