Diagnosis and Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–related Toxicities in Ovarian Cancer: A Series of Case Vignettes

Cynae Johnson, Amir Anthony Jazaeri

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)389-394
Number of pages6
JournalClinical Therapeutics
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2018

Keywords

  • anti-CTLA-4
  • anti-PD1
  • hypophysitis
  • immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • pneumonitis
  • thyroiditis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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