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Nivolumab treatment in a patient with BRAF mutant advanced melanoma and liver failure with encephalopathy.
Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners - 1 Apr 2024
Colak Rumeysa, Kapar Caner, Gulturk Ilkay, Yilmaz Mesut
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BACKGROUND: We report the case of a patient with melanoma and liver failure with encephalopathy, successfully treated with nivolumab without major side effects and encouraging prolonged disease control. CASE PRESENTATION: In June 2022, metastatic lesions appeared in the liver associated with melanoma progression under treatment. Liver biopsy was non-diagnostic. The patient developed fever, abdominal distension,...
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