Publications by authors named "Maki Hori"

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been widely used as standard therapies for various cancers. However, in 20-30% of cases, ICIs can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs), which sometimes require discontinuation of treatment. Due to the increased risk of irAEs, patients with pre-existing autoimmune diseases (AI) are often advised against receiving ICIs.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Spontaneous renal artery dissection is a rare condition that precedes renal infarction. We describe a 48-year-old, normotensive healthy woman presenting with left flank pain of sudden onset. Enhanced abdominal computed tomography demonstrated a dissecting intimal flap of the left renal artery complicating renal infarction.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF