Tofacitinib and faecal microbiota transplantation in treating checkpoint inhibitor-induced enterocolitis: case report

Rikke Boedker Holmstroem, Emilie Kristine Dahl, Morten Helms, Henrik Vedel Nielsen, Janne Bayer Andersen, Jacob Tveiten Bjerrum, Inge Marie Svane, Eva Ellebaek, Jakob Benedict Seidelin

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can induce a wide range of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), potentially affecting any organ. ICI-induced colitis is a frequently reported irAE, whereas enteritis is rare and not well documented.

CASE PRESENTATION: We are presenting a patient with metastatic melanoma who developed severe ICI-induced enterocolitis multirefractory for glucocorticoids, infliximab and vedolizumab, partially responding to faecal microbiota transplantation and final complete response to tofacitinib.

CONCLUSION: This case supports that tofacitinib may be an(other) effective agent in managing multirefractory ICI-induced diarrhoea caused by colitis and/or enteritis.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummere000989
TidsskriftBMJ Open Gastroenterology
Vol/bind9
Udgave nummer1
ISSN2054-4774
DOI
StatusUdgivet - dec. 2022

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