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Late-onset hypophysitis after discontinuation of nivolumab treatment for advanced skin melanoma: a case report.

Sofia AntoniouGeorgios BazazoLudwig RöcklMarios PapadakisChristian Berg
Published in: BMC endocrine disorders (2021)
We conclude that even after discontinuation of nivolumab, isolated adrenal insufficiency can occur. Therefore, in case of administration of such agents, clinical assessment, and routine monitoring of blood pressure, sodium-, glucose-levels, pituitary hormones as well as magnetic resonance imaging are needed to identify such conditions and prevent an adrenal crisis.
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