Fatal Toxic Effects Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

2018 JAMA Oncology 2,385 citations

Abstract

In the largest evaluation of fatal ICI-associated toxic effects published to date to our knowledge, we observed early onset of death with varied causes and frequencies depending on therapeutic regimen. Clinicians across disciplines should be aware of these uncommon lethal complications.

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MedicineIpilimumabDurvalumabNivolumabPembrolizumabAtezolizumabTremelimumabAvelumabPharmacovigilancePneumonitisInternal medicineMyocarditisAdverse effectImmunologyOncologyCancerImmunotherapy

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Year
2018
Type
review
Volume
4
Issue
12
Pages
1721-1721
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2385
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Daniel Wang, Joe‐Elie Salem, Justine V. Cohen et al. (2018). Fatal Toxic Effects Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. JAMA Oncology , 4 (12) , 1721-1721. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.3923

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10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.3923