CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced liver injury: Clinical phenotypes and role of corticosteroid treatment.
(2024) JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology — Vol. 6, n° 7, p. 101098 [1-8] (2024)
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- Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors are the cornerstone of systemic therapy for patients with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative (HR+/HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. In the various therapeutic studies with CDK4/6 inhibitors, elevations in liver tests were more frequent than in the control groups. The mechanism of CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced liver toxicity is not well understood; moreover, natural history and appropriate management are poorly described. We conducted a retrospective study, collecting cases of CDK4/6 hepatitis from the REFHEPS (Réseau Francophone pour l'étude de l'HEpatotoxicité des Produits de Santé) database. In this study, we report on 22 cases of hepatitis induced by CDK4/6 inhibitors (ribociclib, n = 19 and abemaciclib, n = 3). According to the CTCAE classification, all hepatitis cases were grade 3 or 4. Twelve (54.6%) patients had a liver biopsy showing acute centrilobular hepatitis with foci of necrosis and lymphocytic infiltrate. Nine (40.9%) patients were treated with corticosteroids for resolution of hepatitis. In three cases, another CDK4/6 inhibitor could be resumed after resolution of the hepatitis without recurrence. CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced hepatitis is poorly described in the literature but there are several arguments pointing out that these drugs should be included in the DI-ALH (drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis) category. This study highlights the clinical significance and hepatotoxic risks of CDK4/6 inhibitors, like ribociclib and abemaciclib, in HR+/HER2-metastatic breast cancer treatment. It underscores the necessity for enhanced hepatic monitoring and tailored management strategies, including corticosteroid intervention for unresolved hepatitis post-withdrawal. These findings are crucial for oncologists, hepatologists, and patients, guiding therapeutic decisions and indicating careful liver function monitoring during therapy. The utility of corticosteroids in managing drug-induced hepatitis and the feasibility of resuming CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy post-recovery are notable practical outcomes. Nonetheless, the study's retrospective nature and limited case numbers introduce constraints, underscoring the need for further research to refine our understanding of CDK4/6 inhibitor-associated hepatotoxicity.
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Meunier, L., De Martin, E., Delire, B., Jacot, W., Guiu, S., Zahhaf, A., Larrey, D., & Horsmans, Y. (2024). CDK4/6 inhibitor-induced liver injury: Clinical phenotypes and role of corticosteroid treatment. JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology, 6(7), 101098 [1-8]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101098 (Original work published 2024)