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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To report on a case of uveitis and scleritis resulting as an immune-mediated side effect of cancer immunotherapy with nivolumab and cabiralizumab.Observations
Bilateral anterior nongranulomatous anterior uveitis and bilateral diffuse anterior and posterior scleritis occurred following the use of combination cancer immunotherapy. The uveitis and scleritis resolved following temporary discontinuation of nivolumab and cabiralizumab as well as systemic prednisone.Conclusions and importance
Ophthalmologists should be aware of the possibility of acute ocular inflammation developing with cancer immunotherapy. Systemic corticosteroids play a first-line role in managing such immune-mediated side effects.
SUBMITTER: Gonzales JA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5834645 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Gonzales John A JA Shantha Jessica J Acharya Nisha R NR
American journal of ophthalmology case reports 20180208
<h4>Purpose</h4>To report on a case of uveitis and scleritis resulting as an immune-mediated side effect of cancer immunotherapy with nivolumab and cabiralizumab.<h4>Observations</h4>Bilateral anterior nongranulomatous anterior uveitis and bilateral diffuse anterior and posterior scleritis occurred following the use of combination cancer immunotherapy. The uveitis and scleritis resolved following temporary discontinuation of nivolumab and cabiralizumab as well as systemic prednisone.<h4>Conclusi ...[more]