Immune thrombocytopenia triggered by dostarlimab in a patient with endometrial carcinoma: first reported case

Abstract

/L) accompanied by rectal bleeding, resulting in a lifethreatening condition. Secondary causes were excluded, and bone marrow findings supported a diagnosis of ITP. Initial treatment with highdose corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin achieved only a partial response, while sustained platelet recovery was obtained with the addition of romiplostim. The patient remained on dostarlimab following hematological recovery without further episodes of ITP. This case highlights a potentially lifethreatening adverse effect of a widely used immunotherapy and underscores the importance of early recognition and timely escalation of treatment in ICIinduced ITP.