Squamous cell carcinoma or squamous proliferation associated with nivolumab treatment for metastatic melanoma

Dermatol Online J. 2022 Jun 15;28(3). doi: 10.5070/D328357786.

Abstract

Nivolumab is a programmed death-1 (PD1) immune checkpoint inhibitor that treats various types of cancers including non-small cell lung carcinoma and melanoma, among others. Although it serves as an effective immunotherapy, there are many associated immune-related adverse events. Even years after the introduction of nivolumab, the breadth of its side effect profile continues to expand. We present a case of squamous cell carcinoma associated with nivolumab treatment for metastatic melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / chemically induced
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / drug therapy
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Humans
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
  • Lung Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Lung Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Melanoma* / drug therapy
  • Melanoma* / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary*
  • Nivolumab / adverse effects
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor

Substances

  • Nivolumab
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor