Oncological emergencies with special consideration of the side effects of checkpoint inhibitors

Oncological emergencies with special consideration of the side effects of checkpoint inhibitors

Oncological patients are already exceedingly burdened due to their underlying disease, so that another complication can quickly cause significant deterioration of the state of health. Febrile neutropenia should be rapidly treated with anti-infective agents and malignant hypercalcemia requires a rapi...

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Published in:Medizinische Klinik, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin Vol. 117; no. 5; p. 389
Main Authors: Niederberger, P, Christ, M, Gautschi, O
Format: Journal Article
Language:German
Published: Germany 01-06-2022
Subjects:
Hypercalcemia
Adverse reactions
Corticosteroids
Drug toxicity
Febrile neutropenia
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Summary:Oncological patients are already exceedingly burdened due to their underlying disease, so that another complication can quickly cause significant deterioration of the state of health. Febrile neutropenia should be rapidly treated with anti-infective agents and malignant hypercalcemia requires a rapid diagnosis. In the case of suspected checkpoint inhibitor-associated toxicity, an interdisciplinary consultation is often necessary.
ISSN:2193-6226
DOI:10.1007/s00063-022-00921-9