Ipilimumab Induced Enterocolitis: A Fatal Immune-Related Adverse Event of Melanoma Treatment

Chandamuri Babi, Spiegel Jaclyn, Nicaud Mark, Hutchings John

Abstract


Ipilimumab is a human monoclonal antibody that has recently been approved for treatment of stage III or IV melanoma. Although it is has proven to be a generally safe drug, treatment with ipilimumab has been associated with potentially fatal adverse effects. We present a fatal case of enterocolitis caused by just one cycle of ipilimumab therapy.

Keywords


Ipilimumab, Diarrhea, Enterocolitis, Melanoma, Immune, Adverse

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