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abstractpubmed· Abstract 2020· item PMID:33367219
Hypoparathyroidism: An Uncommon Complication Associated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy. As immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs are being used in the treatment of some cancers, unusual adverse events are being reported, labeled as immune-related adverse events. Various endocrinopathies related to immune-related adverse events have been described, among which hypoparathyroidism is exceedingly rare. We report a case of hypoparathyroidism induced by immune checkpoint drugs, highlighting the need for awareness of this emerging complication.