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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2025; 13(8): 97677
Published online Mar 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.97677
Published online Mar 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.97677
Grading | Description | Recommendation for grade I | Recommendation for grade II | Recommendation for grade III |
Grade 1 | Asymptomatic; blisters covering < 10% of the body surface area (BSA); topical potent glucocorticoids | Emergency dermatology consultation; routine blood, liver, and kidney function, electrolytes, and C-reactive protein (CRP) tests | ||
Grade 2 | Painful blisters covering 10%-30% of the BSA; limited daily use of tools | Suspension of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment until the toxicity is < grade I; prednisone/methylprednisolone (0.5–1 mg/kg/d]); routine blood, liver, and kidney function, electrolyte, and CRP tests | Emergency dermatology consultation | |
Grade 3 | Blisters covering > 30% of the BSA; significant limitation in self-care and daily life; Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) | Permanent discontinuation of treatment with ICIs; prednisone/methylprednisolone (1–2 mg/kg/d); hospital admission to the burn ward, intensive care unit monitoring or emergency consultation with a dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and urologist; test for routine blood indicators, liver and kidney functions, electrolyte levels, CRP, complement, and other relevant inflammatory factors | Skin biopsy when necessary | |
Grade 4 | Blisters covering > 30% of the BSA; concurrent fluid and electrolyte abnormities; lethal SJS or TEN |
- Citation: Jiang YJ, Wu L, Yang X, Pu Y, Ning BJ, Peng N, Zhu XJ. Dermatitis bullosa caused by the immune checkpoint inhibitor camrelizumab: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(8): 97677
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i8/97677.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i8.97677