Unexpected complete resolution of intravesical inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor after immunotherapy for melanoma: A case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMT) are exceedingly rare, particularly when originating in the bladder. Complete surgical resection is the gold standard treatment for IMTs. We describe a case of IMT of the urinary bladder that achieved complete radiographic and endoscopic resolution after systemic treatment with ipilimumab and nivolumab directed towards metastatic melanoma. This case is noteworthy due to the tumor's serendipitous and remarkable response to immunotherapy.
Source: Urology Case Reports
Authors: Michael Lesgart, Steven Leonard, Francesca Montanaro, Emma Helstrom, Kenneth Richer, Abigail Keller, Nicholas Mackrides, Alexander Kutikov
Institution: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,160
OpenAlex ID: W4416588233