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ArticleCancers2025

Temporal Trends of Hyponatremia in Patients with Respiratory and Intrathoracic Cancers Treated with Chemotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.

Kuo-Cheng Lu, Ching-Liang Ho, Joshua Wang, Cai-Mei Zheng, Kuo-Wang Tsai, Yi-Chou Hou, Chien-Lin Lu

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Kuo-Cheng LuDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan.
Ching-Liang HoDivision of Hematology and Oncology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan.
Joshua WangDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan.
Cai-Mei ZhengDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-0370-3951
Kuo-Wang TsaiDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cardinal-Tien Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan.
Yi-Chou HouSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan.
Chien-Lin LuSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan.

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Abstract

backgroundImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) offer a novel approach to cancer treatment by enhancing immune responses against malignant cells. However, ICIs are associated with immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including hyponatremia, a potentially severe electrolyte disturbance. The risk of hyponatremia increases further when ICIs are combined with cisplatin, a nephrotoxic chemotherapy agent widely used in treating respiratory and intrathoracic cancers. This study investigated the incidence, severity, and temporal dynamics of hyponatremia in patients treated with ICIs alone or in combination with cisplatin.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from the TriNetX global health research network. Patients with respiratory or intrathoracic malignancies (

resultsThe combination group exhibited a higher cumulative incidence of hyponatremia across all severity levels, with early-phase risk peaking within 20 days of treatment. Rate ratios for mild, moderate, and severe hyponatremia were significantly elevated in the combination group (

conclusionsHyponatremia is a significant complication in patients receiving ICIs, particularly when combined with cisplatin. Early monitoring and tailored management are essential to mitigate risks and optimize treatment outcomes.

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cisplatinhyponatremiaimmune checkpoint inhibitortemporal trends

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PMID40361386
PMCPMC12071158

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