학술논문

Checkpoint inhibitor-induced uveitis: a case series
Document Type
Original Paper
Source
Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology: Incorporating German Journal of Ophthalmology. :1-5
Subject
Checkpoint inhibitors
Metastatic cancer
Autoimmune uveitis
Language
English
ISSN
0721-832X
1435-702X
Abstract
Purpose:Checkpoint inhibitors are now a common treatment modality for metastatic cancer. In this manuscript, we describe the clinical features and management of autoimmune non-infectious uveitis induced by this class of drugs.Methods:Seven patients undergoing checkpoint inhibitor treatment for metastatic cancer from uveitis practices at three tertiary referral centers.Results:All seven patients developed various severities of ocular inflammatory disease while taking checkpoint inhibitors for metastatic disease.Conclusions:Checkpoint inhibitors may induce autoimmune uveitis. Ocular complaints should prompt an early evaluation by an ophthalmologist.