Unilateral Pneumonitis and Hydropneumothorax Following Pembrolizumab

A man in his 80s with metastatic melanoma presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and dry cough after 7 cycles of pembrolizumab monotherapy. He was initially treated with antibiotics for community acquired pneumonia; however, his symptoms recurred after 2 weeks, and he developed hydropneumoth...

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Main Authors: Andrew Sanchez, Peter Kahn, Christine Minerowicz, Harriet Kluger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University 2022-11-01
Series:Brown Journal of Hospital Medicine
Online Access:https://bhm.scholasticahq.com/article/39747-unilateral-pneumonitis-and-hydropneumothorax-following-pembrolizumab