Aortic rupture following acute aortitis in a patient with head and neck carcinoma treated with nivolumab: a rare but severe immune-related adverse event.

Yuki OhnoYushi UekiShusuke OshimaJo OmataYusuke YokoyamaTakeshi TakahashiRyusuke ShodoKeisuke YamazakiArata Horii

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

Although severe irAE, such as acute aortitis, occurred, the patient may still achieve a durable response. A broad examination and prompt treatment of irAE can help improve the patient's survival.

Keyphrases

case report
liver failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
respiratory failure
early onset
hepatitis b virus
atrial fibrillation
combination therapy
pulmonary arterial hypertension
electronic health record