Cytokine Release Syndrome
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| Term | Cytokine Release Syndrome |
| Short definition | Cytokine Release Syndrome - (pronounced) (SY-toh-kine deer-LEES SIN-drome) condition that can occur after treatment with some types of immunotherapy, such as monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T cells. Cytokine release syndrome is caused by a large, rapid release of cytokines into the blood from immune cells affected by immunotherapy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Cytokine Release Syndrome - (pronounced) (SY-toh-kine deer-LEES SIN-drome) condition that can occur after treatment with some types of immunotherapy, such as monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T cells. Cytokine release syndrome is caused by a large, rapid release of cytokines into the blood from immune cells affected by immunotherapy. Cytokines are immune substances that have many different effects in the body. Signs and symptoms of cytokine release syndrome include fever, nausea, headache, rash, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, and difficulty breathing. Most patients have a mild reaction, but sometimes the reaction can be serious or life-threatening
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