Resolution of Anterior Uveal Infiltration of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After CAR T-Cell Therapy

ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum

On this episode of the JVRD Author's Forum podcast, Dr. Jose J. Echegaray, Retina Consultants of Orlando, discusses 'Resolution of Anterior Uveal Infiltration of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia After Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy,' published in the November/December 2024 issue of JVRD.

Host Dr. Timothy Murray and Dr. Echegaray discuss the key takeaways from this rare presentation of leukemia in the uveal tract, including the importance of early and accurate diagnosis through clinical and tissue-based assessments to guide treatment, and the potential of CAR T-cell therapy in treating systemic leukemia and uveal infiltration despite the risk for side effects, such as cytokine release syndrome, which must be carefully managed.

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Welcome to ASRS’s Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases (JVRD) Author’s Forum. JVRD is the official scientific peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) offering the highest quality and most impactful research and clinical information in the field. Join host Dr. Timothy Murray, Editor-in-Chief for JVRD as he discusses cutting-edge developments featured in JVRD with the lead authors who share clinical pearls and explore their significance for advancing patient care.