Loyola University Chicago.
Baptist Health Lexington.
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Jun 1;24(3):240-243. doi: 10.1188/20.CJON.240-243.
Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is a potential immune-related adverse event (irAE) of immunotherapy (e.g., checkpoint inhibitor). If not identified and treated promptly, AI can be life-threatening. Unlike other irAEs, AI may be irreversible, requiring long-term glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid replacement. Provider and patient education are essential in the management of immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced AI.
肾上腺功能不全(AI)是免疫治疗(如检查点抑制剂)的一种潜在免疫相关不良事件(irAE)。如果不能及时识别和治疗,AI 可能会危及生命。与其他 irAE 不同,AI 可能是不可逆的,需要长期使用糖皮质激素和盐皮质激素替代治疗。在免疫检查点抑制剂引起的 AI 管理中,提供者和患者教育至关重要。