Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have produced significant survival benefit across many tumor types. However, immune-related adverse events are common including autoimmune responses against different endocrine organs. Here, a case of ICI-mediated hypoparathyroidism focusing on long-term follow-up and insights into its etiology is presented. CASE AND METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Ramona Dadu, Theresa E Rodgers, Van A Trinh, Elizabeth Helen Kemp, Trisha D Cubb, Sapna Patel, Julie M Simon, Elizabeth M Burton, Hussein Tawbi |
Journal | Journal for immunotherapy of cancer
(J Immunother Cancer)
Vol. 8
Issue 1
(06 2020)
ISSN: 2051-1426 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 32581059
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. |
Chemical References |
- Autoantibodies
- Ipilimumab
- Receptors, Calcium-Sensing
- Nivolumab
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Topics |
- Aged
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
(adverse effects)
- Autoantibodies
(immunology)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hypocalcemia
(etiology, pathology)
- Hypoparathyroidism
(chemically induced, immunology, pathology)
- Ipilimumab
(administration & dosage)
- Male
- Melanoma
(drug therapy, immunology, pathology)
- Nivolumab
(administration & dosage)
- Prognosis
- Receptors, Calcium-Sensing
(immunology)
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