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Fulminant Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Myocarditis and Complete Heart Block in Advanced Melanoma: A Case
Bakr Alhayek1, Xiaowei Malone1, Muhammad Affan Rashid1
1Internal Medicine, AdventHealth Tampa, Tampa, USA.
Cureus
|December 31, 2025
Summary
Fulminant immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis can be fatal. Early recognition and aggressive immunosuppression, including second-line therapies, are crucial for managing this serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) like ipilimumab, nivolumab, and relatlimab are crucial in cancer therapy.
- ICI-associated myocarditis is a rare but life-threatening adverse event.
- NRAS-mutant melanoma is a specific subtype of melanoma.
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