Complete response to pembrolizumab in a patient with dermatomyositis and MMR deficient ovarian cancer: A case report

Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2022 May 25:41:101010. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2022.101010. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Abstract

•Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be safely administered to patients with dermatomyositis.•Immunosuppressants did not impact the efficacy of treatment with an immune check point inhibitor.•Patients with autoimmune disorders who require immune check point inhibitors should be monitored by a rheumatologist.

Keywords: Dermatomyositis; MMR deficiency; Microsatellite instability; Ovarian cancer; Pembrolizumab.

Publication types

  • Case Reports