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Clinical, Endoscopic, and Histological Characteristics of Severe Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Colitis
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Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer therapy. They can cause immune-mediated colitis (IMC), a potentially severe adverse event. Current data on severe IMC (grade 3-4) are limited, particularly regarding clinical, endoscopic, and histological features. Methods: We conducted a multicenter, retrospective observational study promoted by GETECCU, including adults with solid tumors who developed grade 3-4 IMC requiring hospitalization and systemic therapy. Clinical symptoms, endoscopic findings (Mayo and UCEIS indices), and histological features were systematically collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 196 patients were included. Diarrhea was universal (median 8 bowel movements/day), with 76% reporting abdominal pain and 39% rectal bleeding. Endoscopy (n = 139) revealed vascular pattern loss (80%), mucosal lesions (69%), and Mayo scores >= 2 in 69%. Histopathology (n = 141) showed abnormalities in 85%, including cryptitis (50%), lymphocytic infiltration (48%), and crypt abscesses (37%). Notably, 72% of patients with normal endoscopy had histological inflammation. Endoscopic severity correlated with bleeding and impaired general condition but not with stool frequency or pain intensity. Histological and endoscopic severity were modestly associated. Conclusions: Severe IMC presents with heterogeneous clinical, endoscopic, and histological features, with limited correlation between these domains. Endoscopic findings were often ulcerative and inflammatory, yet histological abnormalities were frequently present even in endoscopically inactive disease. These findings highlight the importance of biopsy in all suspected IMC cases and underscore the need for validated multidimensional assessment tools for accurate diagnosis and management of severe IMC.
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CASAS DEZA, Diego, et al. Clinical, Endoscopic, and Histological Characteristics of Severe Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Colitis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2026. Vol. 15, num. 1. ISSN 2077-0383. [consulted: 30 of May of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/227224