An Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planus-Like Reaction from Pembrolizumab
Joint Authors
Lee, Matthew
Seetharamu, Nagashree
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
With the advent of immunotherapy, a new subtype of side effects called IRAEs or immune related adverse effects have become more common.
They may present in various organ systems as colitis, pneumonitis, hypophysitis, and thyroiditis and commonly as dermatological reactions.
Case.
This is a case report of a lung cancer patient that was started on Pembrolizumab and developed shortly after what appeared to be clinically at first pustular psoriasis but on biopsy was confirmed to be lichen planus.
She was discontinued on the Pembrolizumab and treated with both systemic and topical steroids and improved.
Conclusion.
This case highlights a cutaneous reaction from Pembrolizumab and the subsequent management that helped resolve her condition but also weighing the benefits against the risk of treatments and potential prognostic implications of having cutaneous side effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Matthew& Seetharamu, Nagashree. 2019. An Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planus-Like Reaction from Pembrolizumab. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135594
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Matthew& Seetharamu, Nagashree. An Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planus-Like Reaction from Pembrolizumab. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135594
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Matthew& Seetharamu, Nagashree. An Atypical Presentation of Lichen Planus-Like Reaction from Pembrolizumab. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135594
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135594