| Title |
A Case of Repeated Cytokine Releasing Syndrome During Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Therapy, with Bacterial Infection Suspected as a Trigger for Relapse |
| Subtitle |
CASE REPORT |
| Authors |
Keigo Matsuura1,2, Toshiyuki Sumi1,2, Kento Fujimori3, Kouki Kamada2,3, Tomofumi Kobayashi2,3, Mitsuo Otsuka2,3, Taiki Ishigooka1,2, Takumi Ikeda1,2, Yuichi Yamada1,2, Hirofumi Chiba2 |
| Authors (kana) |
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| Organization |
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hakodate Goryoukaku Hospital, 2Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, 3Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hokkaido P.W.F.A.C. Sapporo-Kosei General Hospital |
| Journal |
Japanese Journal of Lung Cancer
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| Volume |
65
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| Number |
1
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| Page |
54-59 |
| Year/Month |
2025 / |
| Article |
Report |
| Publisher |
The Japanese Lung Cancer Society |
| Abstract |
[ABSTRACT] [Background.] Cytokine releasing syndrome (CRS) is a severe immune-related adverse event (irAE) associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Although there have been reports of CRS recurrence, the risk factors for recurrence and factors that predict its severity remain unclear. [Case report.] A 75-year-old male was under postoperative surveillance for lung adenocarcinoma when pleural dissemination and malignant pleural effusion were detected. He was started on nivolumab and ipilimumab therapy. On day 16, he was admitted for drainage of the malignant pleural effusion. From day 24, he developed a fever, and on day 35, he experienced tonic-clonic seizures and hypoxemia. He was diagnosed with CRS and treated with steroid pulse therapy and tocilizumab, resulting in improvement, and he was discharged on day 72. However, on day 75, he developed fever and lower leg pain, and recurrent CRS triggered by cellulitis was suspected, leading to readmission on day 78. Despite treatment with steroids and antibiotics, his condition did not improve, and he subsequently died. [Conclusion.] Bacterial infection was considered a potential factor in the recurrence of CRS. During CRS treatment, even mild bacterial infections may trigger CRS onset, highlighting the need for prompt therapeutic intervention and careful monitoring. |
| Practice |
Clinical medicine |
| Keywords |
Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, Cytokine releasing syndrome, Bacterial infection |