IgA Nephropathy Secondary to Ipilimumab Use

Ipilimumab is a human monoclonal antibody targeting cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 approved for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other malignancies. Despite a high prevalence of other immune-related adverse events (irAEs), checkpoint inhibitor (CPI)-related nephro...

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Autores principales: Sean C. Dougherty, Nisa Desai, Helen P. Cathro, Amanda Renaghan
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Publicado: Karger Publishers 2021
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Sumario:Ipilimumab is a human monoclonal antibody targeting cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 approved for the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other malignancies. Despite a high prevalence of other immune-related adverse events (irAEs), checkpoint inhibitor (CPI)-related nephrotoxicity has been reported less frequently. In this clinical case report, we describe the evaluation of a 70-year-old female with stage IV NSCLC who presented with nephrotic range proteinuria 4 weeks after receiving her first cycle of ipilimumab. She underwent a renal biopsy and was found to have IgA nephropathy that was presumed to be secondary to ipilimumab use, given recent initiation of therapy and clinical history. Unfortunately, despite prompt initiation of corticosteroids, her acute kidney injury progressed and she required hemodialysis, later transitioning to hospice. To our knowledge, this is one of few reported cases of IgA nephropathy secondary to CPI use. With increasing use of CPIs, this case further emphasizes the need for continued surveillance for irAEs, which can occur at any point in a patient’s treatment course.