Hypoparathyroidism: An Uncommon Complication Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Omar El Kawkgi, Dingfeng Li, Anupam Kotwal, Robert A. Wermers
Abstract
As immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs are being used in the treatment of some cancers, unusual adverse events are being reported, labeled as immune-related adverse events. Various endocrinopathies related to immune-related adverse events have been described, among which hypoparathyroidism is exceedingly rare. We report a case of hypoparathyroidism induced by immune checkpoint drugs, highlighting the need for awareness of this emerging complication.
Topics & Concepts
HypoparathyroidismAdverse effectComplicationMedicineImmune systemImmune checkpointImmunologyInternal medicineImmunotherapyCancer Immunotherapy and BiomarkersNeuroendocrine Tumor Research AdvancesCancer Diagnosis and Treatment