Tuberculosis Reactivation Demonstrated By Choroiditis And Inflammatory Choroidal Neovascular Membrane In A Patient Treated With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors For Malignant Mucosal Melanoma
Melissa Louise Murphy,
Duncan Rogers
Abstract:Purpose
To describe a complex case of ocular tuberculosis reactivation with anterior uveitis, choroiditis and inflammatory choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) following immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICPI) treatment of malignant mucosal melanoma.
Methods
A retrospective collection of medical history, clinical findings and multimodal imaging with literature review of the topic was conducted.
Results
A 52-year-old Romanian female developed reduced vision and photophobia after three cycles of ICPI therapy comp… Show more
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