Nivolumab-induced myasthenia gravis in a patient with squamous cell lung carcinoma

Abstract

Nivo-related MG should be highly suspected in patients who develop ptosis, diplopia, and general weakness. The corresponding treatments include discontinuation of Nivo and steroid treatment with plasmapheresis. The disease course may be rapid and fatal. This report stresses the importance of awareness of this rare and lethal adverse effect while using nivolomab immunotherapy.