Dow ER, Hou K, Ransome S, Abbassi S, Tsui E. Posterior Uveitis Associated with Cemiplimab.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2021;
30:1211-1213. [PMID:
33793370 DOI:
10.1080/09273948.2021.1872649]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
The immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPIs) comprise a class of oncologic immunotherapies. The most recent US Food and Drug Administration-approved ICPI is cemiplimab (Libtayo®). Cemiplimab, like the other ICPIs, blocks checkpoint receptors in order to disinhibit T-cells so that they may detect and eliminate tumor cells. Consequently, treatment with ICPIs is associated with immune-related adverse events including uveitis.
METHODS
Case report.
RESULTS
A 63-year-old man with a history of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma developed blurry vision 3 months after starting treatment with cemiplimab. The patient was found to have posterior uveitis with retinal vasculitis that was successfully controlled with discontinuation of the medication as well as treatment with local and systemic steroids.
CONCLUSION
Similar to other ICPIs, uveitis may be associated with cemiplimab. In the setting of posterior uveitis, treatment may require cessation of cemiplimab and intensive steroid treatment.
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