Immune checkpoint inhibitor colitis, a rising issue in targeted cancer therapy era: A literature review

Randy Adiwinata, Kevin Tandarto, Caroline Tanadi, Bradley Jimmy Waleleng, Harlinda Haroen, Linda Rotty, Fandy Gosal, Luciana Rotty, Cecilia Hendratta, Pearla Lasut, Jeanne Winarta, Andrew Waleleng, Paulus Simadibrata, Marcellus Simadibrata

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Abstract

Research advances in the oncology treatment field have led to the widespread use of immunotherapy. The usage of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) has improved the survival of cancer patients with metastases. This has also led to the rapidly expanding indications for ICI use. However, ICI usage may lead to toxicity, which may be immune-related, in different organ-specific targets. The immune-related adverse events (irAEs) of ICI may lead to increased morbidity, decreased quality of life, and early termination of ICI. The clinical manifestations of irAEs in the gastrointestinal system are variable, ranging from self-limited to life-threatening or fatal events. In this review article, we would like to focus on discussing ICI-induced colitis, which is one of the most common ICI irAEs in the gastrointestinal tract.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)219-230
Number of pages12
JournalRomanian journal of internal medicine = Revue roumaine de medecine interne
Volume62
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2024

Keywords

  • Colitis
  • Enterocolitis
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • Immunotherapy
  • Review

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