Association of melanoma and natalizumab therapy in the Italian MS population: a second case report

Neurol Sci. 2011 Feb;32(1):181-2. doi: 10.1007/s10072-010-0427-x. Epub 2010 Nov 5.

Abstract

There is debate about a possible association between natalizumab treatment and higher risk of melanoma. Here we report a case of melanoma in a patient who developed melanoma after 77 infusions of natalizumab, without known risk factors. Pharmacovigilance programs of new drugs can help to monitor adverse events in patients at risk.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / drug therapy*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / complications
  • Natalizumab

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Natalizumab