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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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IX.r Myasthenia gravis - Myasthenic-like syndrome

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Last update : 17/04/2016
 
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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Causality assessment
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See also under
Atezolizumab
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) - ICI combinatorial Rx
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Ipilimumab
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Lambrolizumab
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Nivolumab
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PD-1/PD-L1-inhibitors or blocking agents/drugs
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Publications

Pembrolizumab-induced myasthenia gravis: A fatal case report.
Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners 2018 Mar;24;146-149 2018 Mar
Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis in a patient with melanoma treated with pembrolizumab.
Muscle & nerve 2016 Jun;54;157-61 2016 Jun

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