Frontiers in Oncology (Mar 2021)

Case Report: Enfortumab Vedotin for Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: A Case Series on the Clinical and Histopathologic Spectrum of Adverse Cutaneous Reactions From Fatal Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis to Dermal Hypersensitivity Reaction

  • Paul V. Viscuse,
  • Mario L. Marques-Piubelli,
  • Meghan M. Heberton,
  • Edwin Roger Parra,
  • Amishi Y. Shah,
  • Arlene Siefker-Radtke,
  • Jianjun Gao,
  • Sangeeta Goswami,
  • Doina Ivan,
  • Jonathan L. Curry,
  • Jonathan L. Curry,
  • Matthew T. Campbell

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2021.621591
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Enfortumab vedotin is a Nectin-4 directed antibody-drug conjugate approved in metastatic urothelial carcinoma following progression on a platinum-containing chemotherapy and immune checkpoint blockade. On-target dermatologic toxicity may occur from Nectin-4 expression in the skin. We highlight a case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis following enfortumab infusions that was ultimately fatal. The second case describes an erythema multiforme-like rash with interface dermatitis related to enfortumab. Dermatologic findings, immunohistochemistry studies, and immune profiling are detailed. These cases demonstrate the potentially catastrophic outcomes in some patients treated with enfortumab. Patients must be monitored for cutaneous toxicities with early involvement of dermatology and dermatopathology.

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