Docetaxel-Induced Pneumonitis in a Patient With Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Cureus
; 16(8): e67939, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Docetaxel is a taxane anti-neoplastic agent commonly used in the treatment of solid-organ tumours. Here, we describe a case of a patient with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma who had disease progression following initial treatment with a combination of pembrolizumab, pemetrexed and carboplatin. She received three cycles of docetaxel and had a favourable oncological response but was admitted for breathlessness following the third cycle. A repeat computed tomography scan of the thorax showed predominantly right-sided ground-glass opacities and consolidation. The patient underwent high-risk bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage. Once infection was confidently ruled out, she was started on high-dose steroid therapy and responded to treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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En
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Cureus
Year:
2024
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Article
Country of publication:
United States