| Literature DB >> 34895977 |
Sabrina Chiloiro1, Antonio Bianchi2, Antonella Giampietro2, Domenico Milardi2, Laura De Marinis2, Alfredo Pontecorvi2.
Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized the treatment of several malignancies, improving patient survival and quality of life. Endocrinopathies have emerged as a clinically significant group of immune-related adverse events (IRAEs). Although the mechanism of ICI toxicities has not been clarified, inhibition of immune checkpoints reduces immune tolerance to autoantigens, resulting in the development of autoimmunity disorders. We report current evidence regarding endocrine IRAEs that may have diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Management should be focused on a multidisciplinary approach to reach a prompt diagnosis and an appropriate and safe treatment.Entities:
Keywords: adrenal insufficiency; adrenalitis; diabetes insipidus; diabetes mellitus; hyperthyroidism; hypocalcemia; hypoparathyroidism; hypopituitarism; hypothyroidism; thyroiditis
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Year: 2021 PMID: 34895977 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2021.10.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Endocrinol Metab ISSN: 1043-2760 Impact factor: 12.015