Vogt-Kayanagi-Harada-Like Uveitis Induced by Dabrafenib/Trametinib Therapy for Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2023 Aug;54(8):477-480. doi: 10.3928/23258160-20230524-01. Epub 2023 Aug 1.

Abstract

A 54-year-old woman with cutaneous malignant melanoma developed Vogt-Kayanagi-Harada (VKH)-like uveitis induced by dabrafenib/trametinib therapy. Dabrafenib was discontinued but she continued to use trametinib due to the risk of disease progression. Intraocular inflammation resolved after cessation of dabrafenib and administration of topical and systemic corticosteroids. Our patient outlines the importance of recognizing VKH-like uveitis as a consequence of dabrafenib/trametinib therapy in melanoma patients and highlights a question about the potential role of each drug in developing uveitis. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2023;54:477-480.].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melanoma* / drug therapy
  • Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Uveitis* / chemically induced
  • Uveitis* / diagnosis
  • Uveitis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • dabrafenib
  • trametinib