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ArticleJCEM case reports2026

Multigland dysfunction from immune-checkpoint inhibitors: a case of hypothyroidism, diabetes, and adrenal insufficiency.

Ranjini Vengilote, Oyiyechukwu Onwudiwe, Alshaima Yousef, Michael Quartuccio

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Ranjini VengiloteDepartment of Medicine, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY 14621, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7337-2565
Oyiyechukwu OnwudiweDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY 14607, USA.
Alshaima YousefDepartment of Medicine, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY 14621, USA.
Michael QuartuccioDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY 14607, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0177-5908

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Abstract

Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) such as nivolumab and ipilimumab have improved outcomes in metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) but can cause immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including potentially irreversible endocrine toxicities with long-term treatment implications. We present a 62-year-old man with metastatic clear-cell RCC who developed 3 distinct endocrine irAEs during ICI therapy: thyroiditis evolving into hypothyroidism, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with diabetic ketoacidosis, and secondary adrenal insufficiency (AI), necessitating ICI discontinuation. Additionally, he experienced immune-mediated inflammatory arthritis. His course required thyroid hormone replacement, insulin therapy, and hydrocortisone for AI. This case underscores the potential for sequential, multiglandular endocrine toxicities from ICIs, a phenomenon infrequently reported in the literature. Clinicians should remain vigilant for delayed or evolving presentations, even in the absence of autoantibodies or radiographic abnormalities. Early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and long-term follow-up are critical for ICI-associated endocrinopathies.

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adrenal insufficiencydiabetes mellitushypothyroidismimmune-checkpoint inhibitorsipilimumabnivolumab

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PMID41737644
PMCPMC12926220

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