LBSAT236 A Case of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Pembrolizumab Induced Simultaneous Rare Endocrinopathies, Type 1 DM (presenting As DKA) And Grave's Thyrotoxicosis, With Evidence Of Autoimmunity Development.
Abstract:Introduction
Pembrolizumab is a novel immunotherapeutic monoclonal antibody directed against PD-1 (programmed death receptor 1), which has been linked to endocrinopathies. We present a rare case of type 1 DM and Grave's disease noted in setting of Pembrolizumab use.
Case presentation
A 56 year old female with history of Hodgkin's lymphoma (being treated with Pembrolizumab), heart failure and type 2 DM was sent to the ED from … Show more
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