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ea0038p443 | Thyroid | SFEBES2015

Thyroid abnormalities during anti-PD1 cancer immunotherapy

Mace Cathrine , Diem Stefan , Gore Martin , Larkin James , Morganstein Daniel

: Recent Phase 3 studies have demonstrated the clinical utility of immunotherapy with inhibitors of PD1 in cancers, including melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer. Autoimmune side effects are common. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have been observed in up to 16% of patients. We report for the first time the endocrine evaluation of patients with anti-PD1 induced thyroid dysfunction.Methods: All patients treated in published trials of anti-PD1 ...