Abstract
IntroductionReactivation of cytomegalovirus can complicate the evolution of patients with gastritis induced by immune checkpoint inhibitors. MethodsThe experience in our center is described and a review of the literature is performed. ResultsA case of severe gastritis induced by treatment with a programmed cell death receptor-1 (anti-PD1) inhibitor, associated with reactivation of cytomegalovirus (CMV) is described. In the systematic review, we identified 5 cases of immune-related gastritis associated with CMV reactivation. Ganciclovir treatment contributed to clinical improvement in most patients. ConclusionThe early identification of a CMV infection in patients with severe or refractory immune-related gastritis will allow the initiation of targeted treatment, and may avoid increasing immunosuppressive therapy.
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