Major response of a peritoneal mesothelioma to nivolumab and ipilimumab: a case report, molecular analysis and review of literature
Marie-Florence Reveneau,
Julien Masliah-Planchon,
Manuel Fernandez
et al.
Abstract:Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare tumor associated with a poor prognosis and a lack of consensus regarding treatment strategies. While the Checkmate 743 trial demonstrated the superiority of first-line nivolumab and ipilimumab over chemotherapy in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPlM), few studies have assessed the effectiveness of immunotherapy against MPM, due to its rarity. Here, we report a major and sustained 12-month response in a 74-year-old female patient who received the anti-PD-1 nivo… Show more
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