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Published on: March 8, 2022
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Hyperprogression after nivolumab for melanoma: A case report.
1Medical Oncology Department, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Bakırköy/İstanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Immune checkpoint inhibitors like nivolumab can paradoxically cause hyperprogressive disease in cancer patients. This case highlights the need for awareness of this rare but serious adverse event during immunotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunotherapy
- Cancer Research
Background:
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), such as nivolumab, targeting programmed cell death-1 (PD-1), are increasingly used in cancer treatment.
- While effective, ICIs can elicit distinct responses compared to traditional chemotherapy, including a phenomenon known as hyperprogression.
- This report details a case of hyperprogressive disease (HPD) associated with anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.
Observation:
- A 25-year-old female with stage IV melanoma received multiple treatments, including ipilimumab, dabrafenib/trametinib, and nivolumab.
- Prior to nivolumab, palliative whole brain radiotherapy was administered for brain metastases.
- Following the fourth cycle of nivolumab, the patient experienced rapid clinical deterioration, with imaging confirming hyperprogression of metastatic lesions.
Findings:
- Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed hyperprogressive disease after nivolumab treatment.
- Nivolumab was discontinued, and chemotherapy with cisplatin and dacarbazine was initiated.
- The patient's case illustrates a rare adverse outcome of anti-PD-1 therapy.
Implications:
- Anti-PD-1 immunotherapy demonstrates efficacy across various cancers but carries the risk of precipitating hyperprogressive disease.
- As the utilization of anti-PD-1 agents expands, heightened physician awareness regarding the potential for HPD is crucial.
- Further research is warranted to understand and mitigate the mechanisms underlying immunotherapy-induced hyperprogression.
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