Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report
Rahul Gupta, Cary Lubkin · 2024
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A peer-reviewed research article from Europe PMC (2024). IntroductionOne of the less common and more life-threatening etiologies of adrenal insufficiency is immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-induced primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI). Patients typically present with fatigue, malaise, and nausea and are treated empirically with hydrocortisone.Case ReportWe present the case of a 59-year-old female who presented with hypotension, which initially was thought to be due to hypovolemia or medication-related, but was ultimately found to have PAI.ConclusionThis case highlights the importance of early detection of ICI-induced primary adrenal insufficiency, given its associated morbidity and
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| CREATOR | Rahul Gupta, Cary Lubkin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 13 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |