Imaging in Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events.

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Since their introduction, immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment by harnessing the body's own immune system as a defense against tumor growth. The downside of activating the immune system is the development of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), which mimic autoimmune disease of various organ systems. The musculoskeletal system is an uncommon, but substantial one for patients and can lead to long-term pain and disability that affects their quality of life. This review summarizes recent literature on imaging forms utilized for diagnosis and assessing treatment response in rheumatic irAEs.

Investigators
Abbreviation
Rheum Dis Clin North Am
Publication Date
2024-03-08
Volume
50
Issue
2
Page Numbers
313-323
Pubmed ID
38670729
Medium
Print-Electronic
Full Title
Imaging in Rheumatic Immune-related Adverse Events.
Authors
Zhang J, Ni R, Oke I, Calabrese C, Strouse J, Weinmann S, Ladouceur A