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Reactive capillary hemangiomas: a novel dermatologic toxicity following anti-PD-1 treatment with SHR-1210
Xuelian Chen1, Lanying Ma2, Xi Wang1
1State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College-Medical Oncology, Beijing 100021, China.
Objective:
SHR-1210 is a new and promising anti-PD-1 agent for solid tumors. During the phase I study of SHR-1210, we encountered a novel but prevalent immune-related dermatologic toxicity: reactive capillary hemangiomas (RCHs). Thus we tried to summarize the features of RCHs and estimate their relationship with tumor response.
Methods:
This prospective observational study systematically enrolled 98 patients with advanced solid tumors from April 27th, 2016 to June 8th, 2017 in the context of the phase I clinical study of SHR-1210. This report focused on the skin toxicities. Patients underwent entire skin inspection every two weeks while taking medication. The clinical course of RCHs was recorded and their association with tumor response was estimated. The data cut-off date was November 15th, 2017.
Results:
After a median follow-up of 242 (range, 29-567) days, RCHs were observed in 85.7% (84/98) of patients on cutaneous/mucosal surfaces; 84.5% (71/84) of the RCHs were evaluated as grade 1 adverse events. No grade 3 or 4 RCHs were observed. The time of onset of RCHs was dose dependent and shortest in the 400 mg-dose cohort (P < 0.001). Spontaneous and complete regression of RCHs was observed both during and after treatment. The objective response rate of tumors for patients with RCHs was 28.9% (24/83). However, no responders were observed among the patients without RCHs.
Conclusions:
RCHs were prevalent but manageable during treatment with SHR-1210. It might add to the expanding literature regarding immune-related dermatologic adverse events.
Insights
Reactive capillary hemangiomas (RCHs) are common skin toxicities in patients receiving SHR-1210, an anti-PD-1 agent. These manageable RCHs were associated with positive tumor response in this phase I study.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunology
- Dermatology
Background:
- SHR-1210 is a novel anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) agent investigated for solid tumors.
- Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are common with PD-1 inhibitors.
- A novel dermatologic toxicity, reactive capillary hemangiomas (RCHs), was observed during SHR-1210 therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical features of RCHs.
- To assess the prevalence and management of RCHs during SHR-1210 treatment.
- To investigate the association between RCHs and tumor response.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 98 patients with advanced solid tumors receiving SHR-1210.
- Systematic skin inspections every two weeks.
- Recording of RCHs' clinical course and association with objective tumor response.
Main Results:
- RCHs occurred in 85.7% of patients, mostly as grade 1 adverse events.
- RCH onset was dose-dependent, with earlier onset at 400 mg.
- Tumor objective response rate was 28.9% in patients with RCHs versus 0% in those without.
Conclusions:
- Reactive capillary hemangiomas are prevalent but manageable dermatologic toxicities associated with SHR-1210.
- RCHs may serve as a potential biomarker for anti-tumor response to SHR-1210.
- Further research into immune-related dermatologic adverse events is warranted.
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