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ea0038p337 | Pituitary | SFEBES2015

Unusual features in a case of hypophysitis following ipilimumab therapy

Rathore Ali , Siegler Charlotte , Algurafi Hafiz , Ahlquist James

Endocrinopathies are becoming increasingly recognised with the use of new anticancer drugs. Ipilimumab therapy has recently been associated with hypophysitis. The presentation of hypopituitarism can be non-specific and diagnosis in an oncology setting may be challenging. We describe a 77-year-old man who presented to oncology with a short history of lethargy, nausea, anorexia, and weight loss. He had completed four cycles of ipilimumab as treatment for melanoma 7–9 months...