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Citation:
Knipe H, Luijkx T, Di Muzio B, Sarcoid-like post-immunotherapy granulomatosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-48577
Sarcoid-like post-immunotherapy granulomatosis has been reported as an uncommon complication in patients treated with immunotherapy agents such as monoclonal antibodies. It was first reported in TNF inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and has also been reported in various immunotherapy agents for oncological patients.
Radiographic features
Hilar and/or mediastinal lymphadenopathy, as well as pulmonary infiltrates, have been reported 1, in a pattern that resembles sarcoidosis.
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