Carfilzomib-induced Thrombotic Microangiopathy: A Case Based Review

Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther. 2023 May 23;16(4):426-431. doi: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2020.07.001.

Abstract

Carfilzomib is an irreversible proteasome inhibitor currently approved for the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma. It has been implicated as a cause of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in several case reports. The incidence, risk factors, and treatment of carfilzomib-related TMA remain unclear. Here we describe the clinical presentation and outcome of a 58-year-old man with biopsy-proven TMA that occurred following treatment with carfilzomib-based therapy. We also reviewed the published literature with regard to the incidence, risk factors, treatment options, and outcome of carfilzomib-related TMA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma* / drug therapy
  • Oligopeptides / adverse effects
  • Proteasome Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Thrombotic Microangiopathies* / chemically induced
  • Thrombotic Microangiopathies* / drug therapy

Substances

  • carfilzomib
  • Proteasome Inhibitors
  • Oligopeptides