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Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enteritis assessed using capsule endoscopy.

Shinsuke Otagiri¹, Takehiko Katsurada¹, Kana Yamanashi¹

¹Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine Sapporo Japan.

JGH Open : an Open Access Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

|December 15, 2020

Summary

Capsule endoscopy effectively evaluated immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enteritis, revealing small intestinal ulcers. This case highlights capsule endoscopy as a valuable tool for managing these specific gastrointestinal adverse events.

Keywords:

capsule endoscopy immune‐related adverse event intestinal disorder

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Oncology
Pharmacology

Background:

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are crucial cancer therapies.
ICI-induced enteritis is a significant adverse event.
Diagnostic methods for ICI-induced enteritis require further evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the utility of capsule endoscopy in diagnosing immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enteritis.
To report a case of successful capsule endoscopy use for ICI-induced gastrointestinal adverse events.

Main Methods:

Capsule endoscopy was performed on a patient with suspected immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enteritis.
Findings were analyzed to identify gastrointestinal lesions.

Main Results:

Capsule endoscopy revealed multiple erosions and small ulcers in the small intestine.
No prior reports demonstrated capsule endoscopy's effectiveness for ICI-induced gastrointestinal adverse events.

Conclusions:

Capsule endoscopy may be a useful diagnostic tool for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced enteritis.
This case supports the role of capsule endoscopy in evaluating ICI-related gastrointestinal toxicity.