20-04-2024 | Tracheostomy | Clinical Report
Velopalatine and Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Associated with Atezolizumab Treatment: A Severe and Previously Undocumented Side Effect in Cancer Immunotherapy
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
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Adverse effects of immunotherapeutic treatments like atezolizumab remain largely unknown due to limited experience. We present a 65-year-old man with sudden dyspnea and other symptoms, implicating immunotherapy. Prompt intervention and suspension were crucial. This study identifies a novel unreported adverse effect—bilateral vocal cord and velopalatine paralysis—associated with atezolizumab use.