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Lung brain metastasis pseudoprogression after nivolumab and ipilimumab combination treatment

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Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of non‐small cell lung cancer; however, its role in the treatment response of lung brain metastasis is unknown. Understanding immunotherapy activity in the central nervous… Click to show full abstract

Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of non‐small cell lung cancer; however, its role in the treatment response of lung brain metastasis is unknown. Understanding immunotherapy activity in the central nervous system is important in order to avoid additional toxicity, such as that associated with the use of cerebral radiotherapy. We present two cases with clinical and radiological progression with increases in size and perilesional edema of brain lesions after treatment with a combination of ipilimumab and nivolumab. The increasing use of immunotherapy in lung cancer requires increased knowledge of new patterns of radiological response, such as pseudoprogression.

Keywords: brain metastasis; treatment; lung brain; lung

Journal Title: Thoracic Cancer
Year Published: 2018

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