Development of two malignant melanomas during administration of levodopa.
In a 72-year-old man two malignant melanomas had developed simultaneously during long-term treatment with levodopa. Although a causal relationship between tumour growth and administration of levodopa can only be suspected, such a possibility should be considered when using this drug.
B
B
Przybilla
U
U
Schwab
M
M
Landthaler
O
O
Braun-Falco
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D007980:Levodopa