Case Report

Nephrotic Syndrome Induced by Lenvatinib Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Table 1

Common adverse events and recommended management for lenvatinib treatment.

Adverse eventsCTCAE gradeCTCAE descriptionManagement

Proteinuria10.15–1.0 g/24 hNone
2>1.0–3.5 g/24 h(i) Hold lenvatinib until proteinuria resolves to ≤2.0 g/24 h
(ii) Consider consult nephrology
3>3.5 g/24 h(i) Hold lenvatinib until proteinuria resolves to ≤2.0 g/24 h
(ii) Referral to nephrology
4Nephrotic syndrome(i) Discontinue lenvatinib permanently
(ii) Referral to nephrology

CTCAE, Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; , gram; h, hours.