BACKGROUND As immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have become widely used in lung cancer treatment,immune-related adverse events(irAEs)warrant sufficient attention.Checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis(CIP)is one of ...BACKGROUND As immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have become widely used in lung cancer treatment,immune-related adverse events(irAEs)warrant sufficient attention.Checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis(CIP)is one of the most concerning adverse events as it is uncommon but life threatening.CASE SUMMARY The patient whose case is reported here experienced three episodes of CIP in a span of 4 mon.Interestingly,the three episodes of CIP involved different regions of the lung separately.Taking these pneumonitis areas together makes nearly a whole lung area.CONCLUSION This case showed that recurrent CIPs may occur repeatedly until the whole lung is involved,suggesting that the follow-up period of CIP should be long enough,and the rechallenge of ICI should be done with due caution.展开更多
Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal ...Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal irAEs are a common type of irAEs characterized by intestinal side effects,such as diarrhea and colitis,which may lead to the cessation of ICIs.Although irAE gastritis is rarely reported,it may lead to serious complications such as gastrorrhagia.Furthermore,irAE gastritis is often difficult to identify early due to its diverse symptoms.Although steroid hormones and immunosuppressants are commonly used to reverse irAEs,the best regimen and dosage for irAE gastritis remains uncertain.In addition,the risk of recurrence of irAE gastritis after the reuse of ICIs should be considered.In this editorial,strategies such as early identification,pathological diagnosis,mana-gement interventions,and immunotherapy rechallenge are discussed to enable clinicians to better manage irAE gastritis and improve the prognosis of these patients.展开更多
Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are new and promising therapeutic agents for non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).However,along with demonstrating remarkable efficacy,ICIs can also trigger immune-related adverse events...Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are new and promising therapeutic agents for non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).However,along with demonstrating remarkable efficacy,ICIs can also trigger immune-related adverse events.Checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis(CIP)has been reported to have a morbidity rate of 3%to 5%and a mortality rate of 10%to 17%.Moreover,the incidence of CIP in NSCLC is higher than that in other tumor types,reaching 7%to 13%.With the increased use of ICIs in NSCLC,CIP has drawn extensive attention from oncologists and cancer researchers.Identifying high risk factors for CIP and the potential mechanism of CIP are key points in preventing and monitoring serious adverse events.In this review,the results of our analysis and summary of previous studies suggested that the risk factors for CIP may include previous lung disease,prior thoracic irradiation,and combinations with other drugs.Our review also explored potential mechanisms closely related toCIP,including increasedT cell activity against associated antigens in tumor and normal tissues,preexisting autoantibodies,and inflammatory cytokines.展开更多
Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal ...Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal irAEs are a common type of irAEs characterized by intestinal side effects,such as diarrhea and colitis,which may lead to the discontinuation of ICIs.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND As immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)have become widely used in lung cancer treatment,immune-related adverse events(irAEs)warrant sufficient attention.Checkpoint inhibitor-related pneumonitis(CIP)is one of the most concerning adverse events as it is uncommon but life threatening.CASE SUMMARY The patient whose case is reported here experienced three episodes of CIP in a span of 4 mon.Interestingly,the three episodes of CIP involved different regions of the lung separately.Taking these pneumonitis areas together makes nearly a whole lung area.CONCLUSION This case showed that recurrent CIPs may occur repeatedly until the whole lung is involved,suggesting that the follow-up period of CIP should be long enough,and the rechallenge of ICI should be done with due caution.
基金Supported by Joint Funds for the Innovation of Science and Technology,Fujian Province,China,No.2021Y9227Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China,No.2023J011254+2 种基金The Science Foundation for The Excellent Youth Scholars of Fujian Provincial Health Commission,China,No.2022ZQNZD009The Special Research Funds for Local Science and Technology Development Guided by Central Government,Fujian Province,China,No.2023L3020Fujian Medical University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project,China,No.JC2023191.
文摘Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal irAEs are a common type of irAEs characterized by intestinal side effects,such as diarrhea and colitis,which may lead to the cessation of ICIs.Although irAE gastritis is rarely reported,it may lead to serious complications such as gastrorrhagia.Furthermore,irAE gastritis is often difficult to identify early due to its diverse symptoms.Although steroid hormones and immunosuppressants are commonly used to reverse irAEs,the best regimen and dosage for irAE gastritis remains uncertain.In addition,the risk of recurrence of irAE gastritis after the reuse of ICIs should be considered.In this editorial,strategies such as early identification,pathological diagnosis,mana-gement interventions,and immunotherapy rechallenge are discussed to enable clinicians to better manage irAE gastritis and improve the prognosis of these patients.
基金This work was supported by a grant from the Wu Jieping Medical Foundation(Grant No.320675018288).
文摘Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are new and promising therapeutic agents for non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).However,along with demonstrating remarkable efficacy,ICIs can also trigger immune-related adverse events.Checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis(CIP)has been reported to have a morbidity rate of 3%to 5%and a mortality rate of 10%to 17%.Moreover,the incidence of CIP in NSCLC is higher than that in other tumor types,reaching 7%to 13%.With the increased use of ICIs in NSCLC,CIP has drawn extensive attention from oncologists and cancer researchers.Identifying high risk factors for CIP and the potential mechanism of CIP are key points in preventing and monitoring serious adverse events.In this review,the results of our analysis and summary of previous studies suggested that the risk factors for CIP may include previous lung disease,prior thoracic irradiation,and combinations with other drugs.Our review also explored potential mechanisms closely related toCIP,including increasedT cell activity against associated antigens in tumor and normal tissues,preexisting autoantibodies,and inflammatory cytokines.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81671226Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,No.232300421047+1 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province,No.24HASTIT067Henan Province Young and Middle-aged Health Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project,No.JQRC2023001.
文摘Immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs)are widely used due to their effectiveness in treating various tumors.Immune-related adverse events(irAEs)are defined as adverse effects resulting from ICI treatment.Gastrointestinal irAEs are a common type of irAEs characterized by intestinal side effects,such as diarrhea and colitis,which may lead to the discontinuation of ICIs.
