[Encephalitis associated to immune checkpoint inhibitors]

Medicina (B Aires). 2023;83(3):471-474.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have been shown to improve the prognosis of multiple oncological diseases. Recently, adverse events related to immunotherapy have been reported. Neurologic toxicity is infrequent. We present the case of a patient with encephalitis associated to immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Los inhibidores del punto de control inmunitario han demostrado mejorar el pronóstico de múltiples enfermedades oncológicas. Recientemente se han reportado eventos adversos relacionados a la inmunoterapia. La toxicidad neurológica es poco frecuente. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con encefalitis relacionada con inhibidores del punto de control inmunitario.

Keywords: immunotherapy; neoplasms; neurotoxicity syndromes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Encephalitis* / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Immunotherapy / adverse effects
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors