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Checkpoint inhibitor-induced sarcoid choroidal granulomas

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Purpose To present a novel case of sarcoid choroidal granulomas due to nivolumab therapy for metastatic cutaneous melanoma. Observations A 55 year-old male with a history of stage III metastatic… Click to show full abstract

Purpose To present a novel case of sarcoid choroidal granulomas due to nivolumab therapy for metastatic cutaneous melanoma. Observations A 55 year-old male with a history of stage III metastatic cutaneous melanoma treated by nivolumab presented with bilateral choroidal lesions. The ophthalmologic examination revealed bilateral creamy, yellow choroidal lesions with no ocular inflammation. The systemic workup revealed pulmonary sarcoidosis confirmed by biopsy. Conclusion Nivolumab is an immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy used in the treatment of metastatic melanoma. With the increasing use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in patients with advanced melanoma, clinicians should be aware of this potential associated immune-related adverse event.

Keywords: choroidal; choroidal granulomas; sarcoid choroidal; checkpoint; checkpoint inhibitor

Journal Title: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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