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ea0081ep87 | Adrenal and Cardiovascular Endocrinology | ECE2022

Managing Immune checkpoint inhibitors and adrenal insufficiency in acute setting

Bashir Mahamud , Ramachandran Kirtanya , Volmy Rebecca , Williams Alexanderia , Elonu Akunna , Elekwa Gloria , Fahal Lamis , Rehmani Hassan , Roy Homagni , Mlawa Gideon

The introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in clinical management of cancer has had an undeniable impact in management of cancer patients. Currently there are several ICIs are used across Europe including but not limited to, pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, and ipilimumab. Even though their clinical efficacy is reputable, they have the potential of causing serious immunotherapy-related adverse eventsÂ’ (irADRs) in several organ systems including endocrine organs. ...