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Case Reports
. 1985;65(6):556-7.

Development of two malignant melanomas during administration of levodopa

B Przybilla, U Schwab, M Landthaler, O Braun-Falco
  • PMID: 2420127
Case Reports

Development of two malignant melanomas during administration of levodopa

B Przybilla et al. Acta Derm Venereol. 1985.

Abstract

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.

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