Ocular Findings in Alemtuzumab (Campath-1H)-induced Thyroid Eye Disease

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Nov/Dec;32(6):e128-e129. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000310.

Abstract

Alemtuzumab (Campath-1H) is a humanized anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Studies demonstrate significant reduction in relapse risk and the risk of accumulating sustained disability. Adverse events include infusion-associated reactions, infections, and secondary autoimmunity. Systemic thyroid disease is the most common secondary autoimmune event and affects up to approximately 30% of treated patients. This is the first description of the ocular findings and management in a case of thyroid eye disease (Graves' Ophthalmopathy [GO]) following alemtuzumab therapy. The ocular disease was managed conservatively while the systemic Graves' was managed with thyroidectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alemtuzumab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / chemically induced
  • Graves Ophthalmopathy / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Thyroid Gland / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Alemtuzumab