Case report: A rare case of anti-PD-1 sintilimab-induced agranulocytosis/severe neutropenia in non-small cell lung cancer and literature review
Yanzhu Qin,
Shuaiji Lu,
Jingwen Chen
et al.
Abstract:Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) demonstrate unique advantages in the treatment of lung cancer and are widely used in the era of immunotherapy. However, ICIs can cause adverse reactions. Hematological toxicities induced by immunotherapy are relatively rare. Agranulocytosis, a rare hematologic adverse event associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, has received limited attention in terms of treatment and patient demographics. Herein, we report the case of a 68-year-old male with non-small cell lung cance… Show more
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