scholarly journals Nivolumab-induced Hypophysitis, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency and Destructive Thyroiditis in a Patient with Lung Adenocarcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 693-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuka Mishima ◽  
Takahiro Fukaishi ◽  
Naohiko Inase ◽  
Susumu Isogai
Keyword(s):  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

scholarly journals EGFR T790M-Positive Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastases to the Pituitary Gland Causing Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Adashek ◽  
Kenneth Miller ◽  
Arit A. Silpasuvan
Keyword(s):  
Lung Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Pituitary Mass ◽  
Morning Cortisol ◽  
Metastatic Lung ◽  
History Of ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Egfr T790m

A 64-year-old man, with history of micropapillary thyroid cancer and epidermal growth factor receptor-positive lung adenocarcinoma with no evidence of active disease for 3 years after chemotherapy and radiation on erlotinib, presented with fatigue, nausea, lack of appetite, and xeroderma. A screening magnetic resonance image of the patient’s head demonstrated a new bilateral pituitary mass. Initial evaluation revealed low morning cortisol, and the patient was diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency. His symptoms rapidly improved with maintenance glucocorticoids. Soon thereafter, the patient developed an acute visual deficit secondary to enlargement of the pituitary mass, and biopsy revealed EGFR T790M positive metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. Hence, we present a rare case of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma to the pituitary causing secondary adrenal insufficiency.

Abstract #514 Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Pembrolizumab

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ansari ◽  
Ula Tarabichi ◽  
Hadoun Jabri ◽  
Qiang Nai ◽  
Anis Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Immune Checkpoint ◽  
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitor ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Abstract #476 Coming in from the Cold: Unusual Presentation of Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 232-233
Author(s):  
Richard Pinsker ◽  
Tahmina Jahir ◽  
Sudheer Chauhan ◽  
Narinder Kukar
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Adrenal crisis in patients with primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency

2006 ◽  
Vol 114 (S 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Hahner ◽  
M Löffler ◽  
D Weismann ◽  
AC Koschker ◽  
M Fassnacht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Adrenal Crisis ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

Acute illness in children with secondary adrenal insufficiency

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Louise Rushworth ◽  
Nikki Gouvoussis ◽  
Thomas Goubar ◽  
Ann Maguire ◽  
Craig F. Munns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Acute Illness ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency

scholarly journals Immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapies very frequently induce secondary adrenal insufficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katsunori Manaka ◽  
Junichiro Sato ◽  
Maki Takeuchi ◽  
Kousuke Watanabe ◽  
Hidenori Kage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Immune Checkpoint ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Acth Deficiency ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Inhibitor Combination

AbstractImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are potent therapeutic options for many types of advanced cancer. The expansion of ICIs use however has led to an increase in immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Secondary adrenal insufficiency (AI) can be life-threatening especially in patients with delayed diagnosis. We retrospectively investigated secondary AI in ICI-treated patients. A total of 373 cancer patients treated with ICIs were included and evaluated. An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) deficiency was described in 13 patients. Among 24 patients with a combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab therapy, 7 patients (29%) developed secondary AI in a median time of 8 weeks during the combination therapy and 2 of 15 patients (13%) developed isolated ACTH deficiency during maintenance nivolumab monotherapy following the combination therapy. More than half of the patients (4/7) with a combination therapy-induced multiple anterior hormone deficiencies was diagnosed as secondary AI based on regular ACTH and cortisol tests with slight subjective symptoms. Secondary AI can arise frequently and rapidly in cancer patients receiving a combination ICI therapy, and thus we speculate active surveillance of AI using regular ACTH and cortisol tests during the combination therapy might be useful for avoiding life-threatening conditions due to secondary AI.

Pazopanib-associated secondary adrenal insufficiency in a patient with malignant solitary fibrous tumor

2021 ◽  
pp. 107815522110160
Author(s):  
Muhammed Muhiddin Er ◽  
Murat Araz ◽  
Meryem Karabacak ◽  
Muzaffer Uğraklı ◽  
Melek Karakurt Eryılmaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumor ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Soft Tissue Sarcomas ◽  
Pituitary Hormones ◽  
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ◽  
Hypoglycemic Attack ◽  
Fibrous Tumor

Introduction Pazopanib is an agent that is being successfully used in soft tissue sarcomas. Some endocrine side effects may develop during pazopanib treatment. Here, we presented a case diagnosed with secondary adrenal insufficiency while being investigated for etiology of hypoglycemia which developed after pazopanib. Case report A 69-year-old male patient was operated in June 2019 due to a lung mass 26 × 18 × 10 cm in size. Pathological diagnosis revealed a solitary fibrous tumor with malignant behavior. The patient received three lines of chemotherapy. After pazopanib treatment, a hypoglycemic attack was reported. Management and outcome: Blood cortisol and ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) levels were not increased at the time of the hypoglycemic attack, and levels of other pituitary hormones were found to be normal. Electrolyte levels were in normal range. Since the counteracting hormone did not reach a sufficient level, it was considered secondary adrenal insufficiency. Hypoglycemic attacks did not occur during follow-up while taking steroid therapy and pazopanib. Discussion A single case of primary adrenal insufficiency has been reported in the literature. We here present a case who developed hypoglycemia after pazopanib and was diagnosed with drug-associated secondary adrenal insufficiency. When hypoglycemia develops during pazopanib treatment, we must be aware of adrenal insufficiency.

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