Guillain-Barré syndrome after treatment with sunitinib malate?

Oncology (Williston Park). 2008 Jan;22(1):66-7, 70-1.

Abstract

Sunitinib malate (Sutent, SU011248) is an oral multitargeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for treatment of renal cell carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. We report a case of a patient who developed Guillain-Barrd syndrome after initial treatment with sunitinib, with recurrent symptoms upon reintroducing the drug. This is the first report of such an effect. The literature on chemotherapy-induced Guillain-Barri syndrome is also reviewed. Oncology providers should be aware of this rare but potentially serious possible adverse effect of sunitinib.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / drug therapy
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / drug therapy
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Indoles / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Pyrroles / adverse effects*
  • Sunitinib

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Indoles
  • Pyrroles
  • Sunitinib