Autoimmune rhabdomyolysis and a multiorgan display of PD-1 inhibitor induced immune related adverse events during treatment of metastatic melanoma

ConclusionsPD-1 inhibitors are now widely used in a multitude of cancer types including melanoma, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, and Hodgkin lymphoma amongst others. While these agents are often well tolerated, they are associated with a unique profile of immune-related toxicities that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Education of both patients and healthcare providers is essential for diagnosis and treatment of these adverse events early in their course. This case highlights the uncommon but potentially serious PD-1-associated toxicity of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis along with other organ involvement and is directly applicable to use of these agents in patients with advanced cancers.
Source: Experimental Hematology and Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research