Inflammatory Arthritis: A Newly Recognized Adverse Event of Immune Checkpoint Blockade

Oncologist. 2017 Jun;22(6):627-630. doi: 10.1634/theoncologist.2016-0390. Epub 2017 Jun 2.

Abstract

This commentary summarizes current knowledge on the clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of the inflammatory arthritis which may occur as an immune‐related adverse evet of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Herein, we propose a new algorithm aimed at assisting oncologists in the diagnosis and management of this immune‐related adverse event.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis / etiology*
  • Arthritis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology*
  • Inflammation / pathology
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor / immunology*

Substances

  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor