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Pham YT, Vu MT, Nguyen AQ, Trinh PN, Tran MH, Chu HC, Nguyen NT, Vu CH, Nguyen DV. Pembrolizumab-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Vietnamese patient with nonsmall-cell lung cancer. Asia Pac Allergy 2024; 14:84-89. [PMID: 38827262 PMCID: PMC11142754 DOI: 10.5415/apallergy.0000000000000131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Chemoimmunotherapy is an effective therapy for an individual with nonsmall-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without anaplastic lymphoma kinase or epidermal growth factor receptor mutations. However, it can also be related to adverse cutaneous reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) with high morbidities and mortality rates. We present a case of a 65-year-old male with NSCLC who underwent first-line chemotherapy with paclitaxel, carboplatin, and pembrolizumab, which was later followed by a second cycle of the same therapies. The patient developed a fever and rash 12 days after the second cycle. Pembrolizumab was strongly suspected as the culprit medication because cutaneous reactions to this drug have been frequently reported and threw other medications used as less likely candidates. This is the first case reported in Vietnam of SJS/TEN related to pembrolizumab and contributes to our knowledge of severe skin reactions associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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- Yen T.H. Pham
- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Biomedical Informatics, Vingroup Big Data Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Center of allergy and Clinical Immunology, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, inmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Cornea department, National Ophthalmology Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Allergy and Immunology, inmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Medicine, Penn State University, PA, USA
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Ge J, Chen J, Shen Q, Zheng X, Chen X, Shi L, Chen L, Xu B. Comprehensive Analysis of the Immunosuppressive Function of Regulatory T Cells in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tissues. Cancer Control 2024; 31:10732748241251580. [PMID: 38712609 DOI: 10.1177/10732748241251580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Immune-based therapies are commonly employed to combat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the presence of immune-regulating elements, especially regulatory T cells (Tregs), can dramatically impact the treatment efficacy. A deeper examination of the immune-regulation mechanisms linked to these inhibitory factors and their impact on HCC patient outcomes is warranted. METHODS We employed multicolor fluorescence immunohistochemistry (mIHC) to stain Foxp3, cytokeratin, and nuclei on an HCC tissue microarray (TMA). Leveraging liver cancer transcriptome data from TCGA, we built a prognostic model focused on Treg-associated gene sets and represented it with a nomogram. We then sourced liver cancer single-cell RNA sequencing data (GSE140228) from the GEO database, selectively focusing on Treg subsets, and conducted further analyses, including cell-to-cell communication and pseudo-time trajectory examination. RESULTS Our mIHC results revealed a more substantial presence of Foxp3+Tregs in HCC samples than in adjacent normal tissue samples (P < .001). An increased presence of Foxp3+Tregs in HCC samples correlated with unfavorable patient outcomes (HR = 1.722, 95% CI:1.023-2.899, P = .041). The multi-factorial prognosis model we built from TCGA liver cancer data highlighted Tregs as a standalone risk determinant for predicting outcomes (HR = 3.84, 95% CI:2.52-5.83, P < .001). Re-analyzing the scRNA-seq dataset (GSE140228) showcased distinctive gene expression patterns in Tregs from varying tissues. Interactions between Tregs and other CD4+T cell types were predominantly governed by the CXCL13/CXCR3 signaling pathway. Communication pathways between Tregs and macrophages primarily involved MIF-CD74/CXCR4, LGALS9/CD45, and PTPRC/MRC1. Additionally, macrophages could influence Tregs via HLA-class II and CD4 interactions. CONCLUSION An elevated presence of Tregs in HCC samples correlated with negative patient outcomes. Elucidating the interplay between Tregs and other immune cells in HCC could provide insights into the modulatory role of Tregs within HCC tissues.
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- Junwei Ge
- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Radiological Intervention Center, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Radiological Intervention Center, Department of Radiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Department of Tumor Biological Treatment, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for Tumor Immunotherapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
- Institute of Cell Therapy, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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Jain A, Meshram RJ. Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Following the Ingestion of Paracetamol in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e48216. [PMID: 38050528 PMCID: PMC10693832 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Paracetamol is considered to be a relatively safe drug, even in the pediatric age group, at the recommended doses. Here we present a case of a six-year-old male presenting with symptoms and signs of Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrosis (SJS/TEN) following the ingestion of paracetamol. Steven Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrosis is a potentially life-threatening dermatological emergency requiring intensive treatment. The patient was initially misdiagnosed as a case of chickenpox and was administered paracetamol. However, upon attending a tertiary care facility, he was diagnosed with TEN and treated with immunosuppressants. He recovered fully without any complications and was discharged within a week.
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- Aditya Jain
- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Wardha, IND
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Schroeder JW, Caputo V, Guida S, Conte F, Paolino G, Bonoldi E, Baruffaldi Preis FW, Rongioletti F. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: 11-year retrospective experience in a high-complexity tertiary hospital in Milan, Italy. Clin Dermatol 2023; 41:712-720. [PMID: 37716583 DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2023.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe drug-induced hypersensitivity reactions characterized by widespread epidermal necrosis, mucous membrane erosions, and systemic findings. We have provided our 11-year experience from a Milan, Italy tertiary hospital managing SJS/TEN, evaluating the clinical and histopathologic features plus the impact on mortality. We retrospectively analyzed 28 patients diagnosed with SJS/TEN based on the clinical and histopathologic findings, according to the classification criteria of multiple studies. We assessed the dermatographics, comorbidities, drug history, lesion characteristics, clinical findings, treatments, blood tests, and outcomes. Severity scores (SCORTEN, Re-SCORTEN, ABCD-10) were used for treatment evaluation and mortality prediction. Data were statistically analyzed, and significant factors associated with mortality were identified. We found that among the 28 patients, 89.2% had comorbidities, mainly cardiovascular diseases, and 21.4% had autoimmune disorders. All patients had received systemic therapy (46.6% monotherapy, 53.6% combination therapy), with systemic steroids (71.4%) and intravenous immunoglobulins (67.8%) being common treatments. There were complications, including systemic infections (67.9%) and septic shock (10.7%). The overall mortality rate was 17.8%. The statistical analysis indicated that malignancy, a high ABCD-10 score, and a high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were significantly associated with mortality. The extent of affected body surface area did not correlate significantly with mortality. This study provides insights into SJS/TEN management, revealing factors influencing mortality in a high-complexity tertiary hospital setting.
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- Jan W Schroeder
- Unit of Allergology and Immunology, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Pathological Anatomy and Cytogenetics, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Dermatology Clinic, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Pathological Anatomy and Cytogenetics, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Dermatology Clinic, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy.
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Kosche C, Jaishankar D, Cosgrove C, Ramesh P, Hong S, Li L, Shivde RS, Bhuva D, White BEP, Munir SS, Zhang H, Lu KQ, Choi JN, Le Poole IC. Skin Infiltrate Composition as a Telling Measure of Responses to Checkpoint Inhibitors. JID INNOVATIONS 2023; 3:100190. [PMID: 37554516 PMCID: PMC10405096 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjidi.2023.100190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Checkpoint inhibitors treat a variety of tumor types with significant benefits. Unfortunately, these therapies come with diverse adverse events. Skin rash is observed early into treatment and might serve as an indicator of downstream responses to therapy. We studied the cellular composition of cutaneous eruptions and whether their contribution varies with the treatment applied. Skin samples from 18 patients with cancer and 11 controls were evaluated by mono- and multiplex imaging, quantification, and statistical analysis. T cells were the prime contributors to skin rash, with T cells and macrophages interacting and proliferating on site. Among T cell subsets examined, type 1 and 17 T cells were relatively increased among inflammatory skin infiltrates. A combination of increased cytotoxic T cell content and decreased macrophage abundance was associated with dual checkpoint inhibition over PD1 inhibition alone. Importantly, responders significantly separated from nonresponders by greater CD68+ macrophage and either CD11c+ antigen-presenting cell or CD4+ T cell abundance in skin rash. The microenvironment promoted epidermal proliferation and thickening as well. The combination of checkpoint inhibitors used affects the development and composition of skin infiltrates, whereas the combined abundance of two cell types in cutaneous eruptions aligns with responses to checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
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- Cory Kosche
- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Chuenwipasakul D, Washrawirul C, Panpruk R, Wititsuwannakul J, Charoenchaipiyakul K, Buranapraditkun S, Puangsricharern V, Klaewsongkram J, Rerknimitr P. Correlations between histopathologic findings, serum biomarker levels, and clinical outcomes in Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). Sci Rep 2023; 13:13620. [PMID: 37604858 PMCID: PMC10442337 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40812-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe dermatological emergencies. The role of cytokines and chemokines in the pathogenesis, progression of the disease, and histopathologic features is not fully elucidated. To address this gap, we conducted a retrospective study examining the associations between 42 serum biomarkers, histopathologic findings, and clinical outcomes in SJS/TEN patients. We reviewed the medical records of 23 patients diagnosed with SJS/TEN. Regarding histopathology, our study did not reveal any significant associations between the degree of epidermal necrosis, dermal mononuclear cell infiltration, and clinical outcomes. However, an intriguing observation was made regarding the degree of dermal infiltration of CD8 + cells, which showed a negative correlation with the severity of acute ocular complications. Notably, serum levels of IFN-γ positively correlated with the number of CD8 + cells in dermal infiltration. Additionally, higher serum levels of myeloperoxidase were associated with greater degrees of epidermal necrosis, while serum Fas ligand and stem cell factor levels were elevated in individuals with increased dermal mononuclear cell infiltration. Furthermore, the levels of S100A8/A9 were significantly correlated with the SCORTEN and mortality rate. These findings provide insights into the intricate pathogenesis of the disease.
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- Donlaporn Chuenwipasakul
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Chonburi Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Cornea and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Cornea and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
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- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand
- Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.
- The Skin and Allergy Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Kattan E, Elgueta MF, Merino S, Retamal J. Sedation and Analgesia for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in the Intensive Care Unit: Few Certainties, Many Questions Ahead. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1194. [PMID: 37623445 PMCID: PMC10455435 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13081194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare, acute mucocutaneous life-threatening disease. Although research has focused on the pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects of the disease, there is a paucity of data in the literature regarding pain management and sedation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Most therapies have been extrapolated from other situations and/or the general ICU population. These patients present unique challenges during the progression of the disease and could end up requiring invasive mechanical ventilation due to inadequate pain management, which is potentially avoidable through a comprehensive treatment approach. In this review, we will present clinical and pathophysiological aspects of TEN, analyze pain pathways and relevant pharmacology, and propose therapeutic alternatives based on a rational and multimodal approach.
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- Eduardo Kattan
- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8330077, Chile;
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- División de Anestesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8330077, Chile;
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- Servicio de Anestesiología, Complejo Asistencial Sótero del Río, Santiago 8330077, Chile;
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- Departamento de Medicina Intensiva, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8330077, Chile;
- Institute for Biological and Medical Engineering, Schools of Engineering, Medicine and Biological Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8330077, Chile
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Chen CB, Hung WK, Wang CW, Lee CC, Hung SI, Chung WH. Advances in understanding of the pathogenesis and therapeutic implications of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms: an updated review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1187937. [PMID: 37457584 PMCID: PMC10338933 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1187937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms or drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DRESS/DIHS) is one type of severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR). It is featured by fever, widespread skin lesions, protracted clinical course, internal organ involvement, and possibly long-term autoimmune sequelae. The presence of high-risk human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles, hypersensitivity reaction after culprit drug ingestion, and human herpesvirus reactivation may all contribute to its complex clinical manifestations. Some recent studies focusing on the roles of involved cytokines/chemokines and T cells co-signaling pathways in DRESS/DIHS were conducted. In addition, some predictors of disease severity and prognosis were also reported. In this review, we provided an update on the current understanding of the pathogenesis, potential biomarkers, and the relevant therapeutic rationales of DRESS/DIHS.
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- Chun-Bing Chen
- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Chang Gung Allergology Consortium, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- School of Medicine, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Immune-Oncology Center of Excellence, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Chang Gung Allergology Consortium, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Drug Hypersensitivity Clinical and Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Cancer Vaccine and Immune Cell Therapy Core Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Chang Gung Immunology Consortium, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- Xiamen Chang Gung Allergology Consortium, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, China
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Immune-Oncology Center of Excellence, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
- Whole-Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human Diseases, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Department of Dermatology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Genomic Medicine Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Focus on the Pathophysiological and Diagnostic Role of Viruses. Microorganisms 2023; 11:microorganisms11020346. [PMID: 36838310 PMCID: PMC9966117 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11020346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a heterogeneous, multiorgan and potentially life-threatening drug-hypersensitivity reaction (DHR) that occurs several days or weeks after drug initiation or discontinuation. DHRs constitute an emerging issue for public health, due to population aging, growing multi-organ morbidity, and subsequent enhanced drug prescriptions. DRESS has more consistently been associated with anticonvulsants, allopurinol and antibiotics, such as sulphonamides and vancomycin, although new drugs are increasingly reported as culprit agents. Reactivation of latent infectious agents such as viruses (especially Herpesviridae) plays a key role in prompting and sustaining aberrant T-cell and eosinophil responses to drugs and pathogens, ultimately causing organ damage. However, the boundaries of the impact of viral agents in the pathophysiology of DRESS are still ill-defined. Along with growing awareness of the multifaceted aspects of immune perturbation caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2-related disease (COVID-19) pandemic, novel interest has been sparked towards DRESS and the potential interactions among antiviral and anti-drug inflammatory responses. In this review, we summarised the most recent evidence on pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and clinical management of DRESS with the aim of increasing awareness on this syndrome and possibly suggesting clues for future research in this field.
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Watanabe T, Yamaguchi Y. Cutaneous manifestations associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1071983. [PMID: 36891313 PMCID: PMC9986601 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1071983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are monoclonal antibodies that block key mediators of tumor-mediated immune evasion. The frequency of its use has increased rapidly and has extended to numerous cancers. ICIs target immune checkpoint molecules, such as programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), PD ligand 1 (PD-L1), and T cell activation, including cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein-4 (CTLA-4). However, ICI-driven alterations in the immune system can induce various immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that affect multiple organs. Among these, cutaneous irAEs are the most common and often the first to develop. Skin manifestations are characterized by a wide range of phenotypes, including maculopapular rash, psoriasiform eruption, lichen planus-like eruption, pruritus, vitiligo-like depigmentation, bullous diseases, alopecia, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. In terms of pathogenesis, the mechanism of cutaneous irAEs remains unclear. Still, several hypotheses have been proposed, including activation of T cells against common antigens in normal tissues and tumor cells, increased release of proinflammatory cytokines associated with immune-related effects in specific tissues/organs, association with specific human leukocyte antigen variants and organ-specific irAEs, and acceleration of concurrent medication-induced drug eruptions. Based on recent literature, this review provides an overview of each ICI-induced skin manifestation and epidemiology and focuses on the mechanisms underlying cutaneous irAEs.
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- Tomoya Watanabe
- Department of Environmental Immuno-Dermatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Immuno-Dermatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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Line J, Thomson P, Naisbitt DJ. Pathology of T-cell-mediated drug hypersensitivity reactions and impact of tolerance mechanisms on patient susceptibility. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 22:226-233. [PMID: 35779063 DOI: 10.1097/aci.0000000000000834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW T-cell-mediated drug hypersensitivity is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, and represents a substantial clinical concern. The purpose of this article is to focus on T-cell reactions and discuss recent advances in disease pathogenesis by exploring the impact of tolerance mechanisms in determining susceptibility in genetically predisposed patients. RECENT FINDINGS Certain drugs preferentially activate pathogenic T cells that have defined pathways of effector function. Thus, a critical question is what extenuating factors influence the direction of immune activation. A large effort has been given towards identifying phenotypic (e.g., infection) or genotypic (e.g., human leukocyte antigen) associations which predispose individuals to drug hypersensitivity. However, many individuals expressing known risk factors safely tolerate drug administration. Thus, mechanistic insight is needed to determine what confers this tolerance. Herein, we discuss recent clinical/mechanistic findings which indicate that the direction in which the immune system is driven relies upon a complex interplay between co-stimulatory/co-regulatory pathways which themselves depend upon environmental inputs from the innate immune system. SUMMARY It is becoming increasingly apparent that tolerance mechanisms impact on susceptibility to drug hypersensitivity. As the field moves forward it will be interesting to discover whether active tolerance is the primary response to drug exposure, with genetic factors such as HLA acting as a sliding scale, influencing the degree of regulation required to prevent clinical reactions in patients.
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- James Line
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Sherrington Building, Ashton Street, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Wu JY, Kang K, Yi J, Yang B. Pembrolizumab-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome in advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:6110-6118. [PMID: 35949835 PMCID: PMC9254208 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i18.6110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Revised: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND For advanced lung squamous cell carcinoma, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been regarded as one of the optimal therapies. While immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are common in ICI treatment, cutaneous toxicities are among the most common irAEs. Most immune-related skin toxicity grades are low, and the prognosis is good. However, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare but extremely severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction with high mortality.
CASE SUMMARY We report a rare case of SJS induced by pembrolizumab. The case involved a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. SJS appeared after one cycle of immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy. After treatment with prednisone hormone symptoms, anti-infection, gamma globulin, and antipruritic agents, the skin toxicity of the patients gradually decreased and eventually disappeared. Although the antitumor treatment was stopped due to serious adverse reactions, the tumor of the patient remained stable for nearly half a year after one cycle of immune therapy combined with chemotherapy, which also corroborates the delayed effect of immunotherapy.
CONCLUSION We believe our report can provide some references for the treatment of SJS and the treatment of immune-related adverse reactions.
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- Jing-Yi Wu
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Techonology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology Surgery, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Techonology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Techonology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
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Cacabelos R, Naidoo V, Corzo L, Cacabelos N, Carril JC. Genophenotypic Factors and Pharmacogenomics in Adverse Drug Reactions. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413302. [PMID: 34948113 PMCID: PMC8704264 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) rank as one of the top 10 leading causes of death and illness in developed countries. ADRs show differential features depending upon genotype, age, sex, race, pathology, drug category, route of administration, and drug–drug interactions. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) provides the physician effective clues for optimizing drug efficacy and safety in major problems of health such as cardiovascular disease and associated disorders, cancer and brain disorders. Important aspects to be considered are also the impact of immunopharmacogenomics in cutaneous ADRs as well as the influence of genomic factors associated with COVID-19 and vaccination strategies. Major limitations for the routine use of PGx procedures for ADRs prevention are the lack of education and training in physicians and pharmacists, poor characterization of drug-related PGx, unspecific biomarkers of drug efficacy and toxicity, cost-effectiveness, administrative problems in health organizations, and insufficient regulation for the generalized use of PGx in the clinical setting. The implementation of PGx requires: (i) education of physicians and all other parties involved in the use and benefits of PGx; (ii) prospective studies to demonstrate the benefits of PGx genotyping; (iii) standardization of PGx procedures and development of clinical guidelines; (iv) NGS and microarrays to cover genes with high PGx potential; and (v) new regulations for PGx-related drug development and PGx drug labelling.
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- Ramón Cacabelos
- Department of Genomic Medicine, International Center of Neuroscience and Genomic Medicine, EuroEspes Biomedical Research Center, Bergondo, 15165 Corunna, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-981-780-505
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- Department of Neuroscience, International Center of Neuroscience and Genomic Medicine, EuroEspes Biomedical Research Center, Bergondo, 15165 Corunna, Spain;
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, International Center of Neuroscience and Genomic Medicine, EuroEspes Biomedical Research Center, Bergondo, 15165 Corunna, Spain;
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- Department of Medical Documentation, International Center of Neuroscience and Genomic Medicine, EuroEspes Biomedical Research Center, Bergondo, 15165 Corunna, Spain;
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- Departments of Genomics and Pharmacogenomics, International Center of Neuroscience and Genomic Medicine, EuroEspes Biomedical Research Center, Bergondo, 15165 Corunna, Spain;
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Schunkert EM, Shah PN, Divito SJ. Skin Resident Memory T Cells May Play Critical Role in Delayed-Type Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions. Front Immunol 2021; 12:654190. [PMID: 34497600 PMCID: PMC8419326 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.654190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Delayed-type drug hypersensitivity reactions (dtDHR) are immune-mediated reactions with skin and visceral manifestations ranging from mild to severe. Clinical care is negatively impacted by a limited understanding of disease pathogenesis. Though T cells are believed to orchestrate disease, the type of T cell and the location and mechanism of T cell activation remain unknown. Resident memory T cells (TRM) are a unique T cell population potentially well situated to act as key mediators in disease pathogenesis, but significant obstacles to defining, identifying, and testing TRM in dtDHR preclude definitive conclusions at this time. Deeper mechanistic interrogation to address these unanswered questions is necessary, as involvement of TRM in disease has significant implications for prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
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Chang HC, Ko PH, Chang YS, Chou PC. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by atezolizumab in a patient with lung adenocarcinoma. Lung Cancer 2021; 159:175-176. [PMID: 34158188 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2021.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Hua-Ching Chang
- Department of Dermatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Division of Thoracic Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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