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[Protein kinase inhibitors can induce retinopathy].

Authors :
Lindboe JB
Ahmed HJ
Christakopoulos CE
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2020 Aug 03; Vol. 182 (32).
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Novel treatment strategies such as targeted therapy with mitogen-activated protein-kinase-kinase/B-Raf proto-oncogene (MEK/BRAF) inhibitors have prolonged patient survival in metastatic melanoma and are used in oncology. The combination of binimetinib og encorafenib can induce extensive bilateral neuroretinal detachments. In this case report, we present a 72-year-old female patient with this condition. Dilated fundus examination and optical coherence tomography are essential in diagnosis and monitoring of patients treated with MEK/BRAF-inhibitors. No persistent visual deficits were documented in the patient, as this condition appears to be fully reversible.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
182
Issue :
32
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32800052