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ArticleJournal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN2026

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Acute Kidney Injury: A Report from the 34th Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) Consensus Conference.

Shruti Gupta, Roberta Fenoglio, Naoka Murakami, Elad Sharon, Sandra M Herrmann, Biruh T Workeneh, Dario Roccatello, Jack A Blau, Marlies Ostermann, Claudio Ronco and 4 more

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Shruti GuptaDivision of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID 0000-0002-5747-2151
Roberta FenoglioDepartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases (ERK-net, ERN-Reconnect and RITA-ERN Member), Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatology and Rare Diseases (CMID), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8019-5749
Naoka MurakamiDivision of Nephrology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.ORCID 0000-0001-8168-5811
Elad SharonHarvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID 0000-0002-0044-9719
Sandra M HerrmannDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.ORCID 0000-0002-3700-4537
Biruh T WorkenehDivision of Nephrology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Dario RoccatelloDepartment of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University Center of Excellence on Nephrologic, Rheumatologic and Rare Diseases (ERK-net, ERN-Reconnect and RITA-ERN Member), Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatology and Rare Diseases (CMID), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Jack A BlauDivision of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Marlies OstermannDepartment of Intensive Care and Nephrology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom.ORCID 0000-0001-9500-9080
Claudio RoncoUniversity of Padova, Padova, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6697-4065
Amanda DeMauro RenaghanDivision of Nephrology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia.ORCID 0000-0003-4536-9891
Mitchell H RosnerDivision of Nephrology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia.ORCID 0000-0003-2598-4782
David E LeafDivision of Renal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.ORCID 0000-0001-7875-090
on behalf of the ADQI Conference Participants

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Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer therapy but are associated with immune-related adverse events, including ICI-associated AKI (ICI-AKI). ICI-AKI presents diagnostic and management challenges and can influence decisions regarding immunosuppression and ICI rechallenge, with important implications for both kidney and cancer outcomes. An international, multidisciplinary panel convened at the 34th Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) consensus conference in September 2024. Systematic literature searches of PubMed were conducted to identify studies on the epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, management, rechallenge, and outcomes of ICI-AKI. The meeting followed the established ADQI process and used a modified Delphi method to achieve consensus. Evidence was reviewed and appraised by workgroups, and consensus statements were developed through structured discussion and voting. Observational data suggest that AKI occurs in up to 20% of patients receiving ICIs, with ICI-AKI accounting for approximately 2%-5% of cases. Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis is the most common lesion, observed in 80%-90% of biopsies, although glomerular diseases are increasingly recognized. No clinical features reliably distinguish ICI-AKI from other causes of AKI, and kidney biopsy remains the diagnostic gold standard. Emerging urinary, circulating, and imaging biomarkers show promise but are not yet ready for routine clinical use. Early glucocorticoid initiation (within 3 days of ICI-AKI diagnosis versus >3 days after diagnosis) is associated with higher rates of kidney recovery, although optimal dosing and duration remain uncertain. Recurrent ICI-AKI occurs in fewer than 20% of patients undergoing ICI rechallenge. Management of high-risk populations, including kidney transplant recipients and patients with autoimmune disease or advanced CKD, requires individualized, multidisciplinary decision making. ICI-AKI is an important and potentially reversible complication of cancer immunotherapy; these consensus statements provide a framework for diagnosis and management, support cautious ICI rechallenge in selected patients, and identify priorities for future research.

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Acute Kidney InjuryImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsHumansImmune Checkpoint Inhibitorsacute kidney failureAKIclinical nephrology

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PMID42536415
PMCPMC13641466

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