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Recognizing encephalopathy in immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: A single-center experience.

Danmeng WeiDaniel J ZhouProleta DattaOlga Taraschenko
Published in: Cancer medicine (2021)
Lack of the uniform evaluation limits the definitive conclusion of the cause of encephalopathy in some patients but reflects the standard of care at the time of their assessment. ICI-associated neurotoxicity presenting with encephalopathy is an ominous complication of ICI therapy, especially if left untreated. Prompt recognition and involvement of multidisciplinary care, including neurologists, would facilitate timely administration of recommended therapies.
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