Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Associated with Lenalidomide Use for Multiple Myeloma in an Immunocompetent Patient
Joint Authors
Weng, Christina Y.
Adams, Matthew K.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The aim of this report is to present a case of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in an immunocompetent patient using lenalidomide.
Methods.
Case report with fundus photography, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, and fluorescein angiography imaging.
Results.
A 55-year-old male with history of multiple myeloma treated with lenalidomide presented with blurriness and floaters in his right eye and was found to have vitreous biopsy-confirmed CMV retinitis.
The patient was treated with pars plana vitrectomy, oral valganciclovir, and intravitreal foscarnet.
More than one year later, the patient was doing well with visual acuity of 20/25 and no recurrence of retinitis.
Conclusion.
This represents the second report of CMV retinitis associated with lenalidomide therapy.
It suggests that even immunocompetent patients can be affected by CMV retinitis in the context of lenalidomide treatment.
It is critical that patients being treated with lenalidomide receive prompt evaluation if they develop ophthalmic symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adams, Matthew K.& Weng, Christina Y.. 2019. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Associated with Lenalidomide Use for Multiple Myeloma in an Immunocompetent Patient. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142267
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adams, Matthew K.& Weng, Christina Y.. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Associated with Lenalidomide Use for Multiple Myeloma in an Immunocompetent Patient. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142267
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adams, Matthew K.& Weng, Christina Y.. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Associated with Lenalidomide Use for Multiple Myeloma in an Immunocompetent Patient. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142267
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142267