Title: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy- Related Hypophysitis: A Case Report

Authors: Kreze A, Roulová J, Klemperová K, Papp P, Šíp O

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i5.133

Abstract

Hypophysitis due to programmed cell death protein-1 antibodies is not common. This condition may be life threating. Diagnosis  remain clinical and laboratory.  Treatment requires pituitary hormones replacement.

Keywords: Checkpoint inhibitors, Programmed cell death protein-1 inhibitor, Hypophysitis.

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Corresponding Author

Kreze A