Kidney injuries related to ipilimumab

Invest New Drugs. 2014 Aug;32(4):769-73. doi: 10.1007/s10637-014-0092-7. Epub 2014 Apr 1.

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies directed against the immune checkpoint protein cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4; CD152) have been investigated in metastatic melanoma and other cancers and have shown promising results. Inhibition of CTLA-4 characteristically induces well-known side effects called "immune-related adverse events" (irAEs). IrAEs mainly include colitis, dermatitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies; uveitis, iridocyclitis, neuropathies, and inflammatory myopathy have occasionally been reported. Kidney involvement is rare. We report 2 cases of acute granulomatous interstitial nephritis and present, based on literature review, renal disorders related to Ipilimumab therapy. Autoimmune symptoms have to be carefully checked for patients treated with CTLA-4 inhibitors. In order to reduce the risk of sequelae, early recognition of irAEs and treatment initiation are crucial.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / adverse effects*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • CTLA-4 Antigen / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ipilimumab
  • Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • CTLA-4 Antigen
  • Ipilimumab