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Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Adrenal Insufficiency

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Summary Immune checkpoint inhibitors are cell membrane proteins that regulate the immune response. It is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, melanoma and some other tumor types. They affect the dermatological, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine and other systems. We present a case of adrenal insufficiency caused by nivolumab in a patient presenting with complaints of weakness, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.

Source: Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi

DOI: 10.35440/hutfd.1546792

Authors: Ramazan Yolacan, Bekir Kaya, Ali Üzel, Ümit Karabulut, Feyzullah Uçmak, Muhsin Kaya

Institutions: Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Dicle University

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal Hormones and Disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408770728

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