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- Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Adrenal Insufficiency
Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Adrenal Insufficiency
Authors : Ramazan Yolacan, Bekir Kaya, Ali Üzel, Ümit Karabulut, Feyzullah Uçmak, Muhsin Kaya
Pages : 195-198
Doi:10.35440/hutfd.1546792
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Publication Date : 2025-03-26
Article Type : Other Papers
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.Keywords : Adrenal yetmezlik, Nivolumab, İmmün checkpoint inhibitörleri