Autor: |
Yue Hu, Cuixia Liu, Shaojun Jin, Zihan Yi, Chao Wang, Xiaohong Pan, Huaqiong Huang |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2023 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2023) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1471-2466 |
DOI: |
10.1186/s12890-023-02417-4 |
Popis: |
Abstract Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been widely used in the treatment of cancer. Moreover, immune-related adverse events (irAEs) have become a new clinical challenge. ICI-associated myocarditis is a rare but fatal condition among diverse organ injuries, and early recognition and effective interventions are critical for patients. Case presentation In this report, we present the case of a healthy 60-year-old male who was diagnosed with lung squamous cell carcinomas following chemotherapy and received ICIs. The patient presented with asymptomatic cardiac biomarker elevation followed by immune-related myocarditis. Fortunately, the patient achieved a good clinical result after receiving high-dose steroids. The treatment with ICIs was discontinued because of recurrent increases in troponin T. Conclusion ICI-mediated associated myocarditis is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening adverse event. The current data suggest that clinicians need to be cautious about reinitiation in low-grade patients; however, further study of the diagnosis and treatment is necessary. |
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