Severe pembrolizumab-induced gastritis in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2022 Feb;114(2):127-128. doi: 10.17235/reed.2021.8319/2021.

Abstract

Cancer immunotherapy is an increasingly common treatment option based on anti-tumor immune response. However, a challenge is arising regarding its potential, which is the poorly understood recognized immune-mediated adverse effects.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma of Lung* / chemically induced
  • Adenocarcinoma of Lung* / drug therapy
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / adverse effects
  • Gastritis* / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms* / pathology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • pembrolizumab