scholarly journals Cerebral metastasis during remission after immunotherapy for metastatic urothelial carcinoma: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohei Iwata ◽  
Fusako Niimi ◽  
Tetsuya Danno ◽  
Sachi Honda ◽  
Takeshi Azuma
2021 ◽  
pp. 247412642110136
Author(s):  
Diana H. Kim ◽  
Tian Xia ◽  
Peter Bracha ◽  
Brian L. VanderBeek

Purpose: This report aims to describe a case of bilateral, multifocal neurosensory retinal detachments that developed during erdafitinib therapy for metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Methods: A case report with color fundus imaging and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography imaging is presented. Results: A 50-year-old man with metastatic urothelial carcinoma had an unremarkable baseline ophthalmic examination prior to starting erdafitinib. At 3-month follow up, an examination revealed bilateral, multifocal retinal detachments. Because the patient was asymptomatic and erdafitinib was the only drug to which his tumor had responded, he was kept on the medication with close ophthalmic monitoring. Conclusions: Erdafitinib, a fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitor, can cause bilateral, multifocal retinal detachments. Continuation of erdafitinib may be considered in patients without significant visual impairment when the overall benefit of the medication appears to outweigh the risks.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 23-23
Author(s):  
Cheng-Sheng Liu ◽  
Chien-Jui Cheng ◽  
Yun-Ru Liu ◽  
Shauh-Der Yeh ◽  
Shiu-Chen Jeng ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (6) ◽  
pp. 552-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deni Rkman ◽  
Robert Likić ◽  
Marko Bebek ◽  
Milena Gnjidić ◽  
Marija Gamulin

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. e236357
Author(s):  
Mary Sessums ◽  
Siva Yarrarapu ◽  
Pramod K Guru ◽  
Devang K Sanghavi

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionised cancer therapy in the past decade. Although they have been indicated to treat a diverse range of malignant neoplasms, they are also associated with various immune-related adverse effects. We report the case of a 74-year-old man with a history of urothelial carcinoma who had atezolizumab-induced myocarditis and myositis resulting in acute hypercapnic respiratory failure, despite the discontinuation of atezolizumab and aggressive treatment with corticosteroids. This case highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for early diagnosis and treatment of immune-related adverse events. Physicians must be aware of the risks associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors and have a basic knowledge regarding their management.


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