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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2026

Case Report: Long-term response to multimodal treatment in metastatic uveal melanoma.

Francesca Rifaldi, Martina Angi, Giuseppe Leone, Marta De Ponti, Marta Vaiani, Andrea Spagnoletti, Alice Indini, Michele Del Vecchio, Lorenza Alessia Di Guardo

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Francesca RifaldiMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Martina AngiOcular Oncology Unit, Department of Surgical Oncology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Giuseppe LeoneMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Marta De PontiMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Marta VaianiDepartment of Radiology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Andrea SpagnolettiMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Alice IndiniMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Michele Del VecchioMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.
Lorenza Alessia Di GuardoMelanoma Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medical Oncology ed Hematology, Fondazione Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare intraocular malignancy with limited systemic treatment options and poor outcomes once metastatic. Tebentafusp, an ImmTAC (Immune-mobilizing monoclonal T-cell receptor Against Cancer) targeting gp100 in HLA-A*02:01-positive patients, has improved survival, although durable responses remain uncommon. Radiotherapy (RT) has been shown to induce immunogenic cell death and to modulate antitumor immune responses, supporting a potential synergistic interaction with systemic immunomodulatory therapies. Case presentation: We described a 39-year-old woman with localized UM initially treated with proton therapy (60 Gy in four fractions), who developed liver and hilar adenopathies metastases seven years later. After confirmation of metastatic melanoma and HLA-A*02:01 positivity, tebentafusp was started and well tolerated. Following four months of therapy, imaging revealed oligoprogression in a hilar adenopathy, while hepatic lesions remained stable. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT; 30 Gy in 10 fractions) was delivered to the nodal site while tebentafusp was continued. Subsequent MRI at nine months demonstrated partial response across all lesions. The patient has maintained disease control for an additional 35 months, with excellent quality of life (ECOG PS 0). Conclusion: This case illustrates a durable systemic response after combined tebentafusp and SBRT, suggesting a synergistic interaction between ImmTAC-mediated T-cell activation and radiation-induced immunogenic modulation. Local RT may enhance antigen release and T-cell recruitment, amplifying tebentafusp efficacy and inducing abscopal-like effects. Prospective studies are warranted to evaluate this combination and identify biomarkers predictive of response.

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MelanomaUveal NeoplasmsAdultCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansLiver NeoplasmsProton TherapyRadiosurgeryTreatment OutcomeUveal MelanomaImmTACradiotherapysynergistic immunologic responsetebentafuspuveal melanoma

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