Challenges in the use of immunotherapy in metastatic melanoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2016 Nov 18:2016:bcr2016216681. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2016-216681.

Abstract

A 65-year-old man with metastatic melanoma was started on immunotherapy, switched to alternative targeted therapy and developed disseminated intravascular coagulation. This case underscores the complexity of interpreting and managing side effects of novel therapies in cancer care, identification of progression versus pseudoprogression and challenges in sequencing treatments in metastatic melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Disease Progression
  • Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / therapy*