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Severe colitis in patients with melanoma treated with BRAF/MEK inhibitors.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 Apr 2023
Carbonnel Franck, Routier Emilie, Lazure Thierry, Mussini Charlotte, Bellanger Christophe, Merklen Carine, Bejou Bakhtiar, Buisson Anthony, Amiot Aurélien, Meyer Antoine, Dong Catherine, Robert Caroline
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Dual blockade of BRAF and MEK kinases is a standard of care for metastatic V600E/K BRAF mutant melanoma. This study reports the first systematic description of colitis due to BRAF and MEK inhibitors. METHODS: We studied consecutive patients with melanoma, treated with BRAF and MEK inhibitors, who had colitis requiring hospitalisation. Electronic files were studied; endoscopic biopsies and...
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