Association between immune-mediated cystitis and PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, and LAG-3 immune checkpoint inhibitors: A pharmacovigilance study from the FAERS database

BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed oncology but predispose patients to immune-related adverse events. Immune-mediated cystitis represents a rare yet clinically significant urological complication requiring enhanced surveillance. This studies characterizes the pharmacovigilance profile of immune-mediated cystitis across ICI classes using real-world post-market surveillance data. PATIENTS AND METHODS: = 1) inhibitors. RESULTS: = 15). PD-L1 inhibitors showed minimal signals with isolated cases. CONCLUSION: Immune-mediated cystitis demonstrates strongest association with PD-1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors, warranting enhanced clinical surveillance, prompt recognition, and evidence-based management protocols.

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Urologia Journal
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2026-04-30
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https://doi.org/10.1177/03915603261446420
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Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
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Association between immune-mediated cystitis and PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, and LAG-3 immune checkpoint inhibitors: A pharmacovigilance study from the FAERS database

Connor Frey
Urologia Journal
Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
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Association between immune-mediated cystitis and PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4, and LAG-3 immune checkpoint inhibitors: A pharmacovigilance study from the FAERS database

Connor Frey
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BACKGROUND: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed oncology but predispose patients to immune-related adverse events. Immune-mediated cystitis represents a rare yet clinically significant urological complication requiring enhanced surveillance. This studies characterizes the pharmacovigilance profile of immune-mediated cystitis across ICI classes using real-world post-market surveillance data. PATIENTS AND METHODS: = 1) inhibitors. RESULTS: = 15). PD-L1 inhibitors showed minimal signals with isolated cases. CONCLUSION: Immune-mediated cystitis demonstrates strongest association with PD-1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors, warranting enhanced clinical surveillance, prompt recognition, and evidence-based management protocols.

Urologia Journal
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